Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[PeterWithesShin]

Considering we're the biggest club to ever be in Division 3 i'd like to know as well.

Still, we'll see when we play his side this season. That's assuming we can arrange a friendly with Unemployed Since Being Sacked By Millwall For Being Shit FC.

[OzVilla]

Does Worzel have some link to the Noses because he doesn't half spout the sort of nonsense they do. Whenever he talks about us he comes across as a bitter half wit.

[SoccerHQ]

I'd love to know who the bigger sides were that have gone down twice in a row. He's probably counting Bristol Rovers, the daft carrot-chomper. (No offence Redsox! 😉)

Can only assume given the success and way club is viewed now he views Man. City as one who went down from prem in mid 90s and then were relegated again two years later.

Leeds did the same two years ago.

Neither club have our history but both are better attendance wise, Man. City were averaging 30k in league one in the late 90s and Leeds get 20k + most weeks which is probably what we'll start with for the first couple of months.

[dave.woodhall]

I'd love to know who the bigger sides were that have gone down twice in a row. He's probably counting Bristol Rovers, the daft carrot-chomper. (No offence Redsox! 😉)

Can only assume given the success and way club is viewed now he views Man. City as one who went down from prem in mid 90s and then were relegated again two years later.

Leeds did the same two years ago.

Neither club have our history but both are better attendance wise, Man. City were averaging 30k in league one in the late 90s and Leeds get 20k + most weeks which is probably what we'll start with for the first couple of months.

Or maybe he's just talking ill-informed bollocks to get a response.

[aj2k77]

I'm a miserable bastard at the best of times but even I can see Ian Holloway is one of the top tier Skysports, sensationalist, know nothing, gob shites.

He shoots from his arse, differing comments on a weekly basis. He's also no fan of our club. He talks like a fucking cabbage and is a really shit version of Neil Warnock.

Massive bell end who needs ignoring. Bumpkin dickhead.

[aj2k77]

I'd love to know who the bigger sides were that have gone down twice in a row. He's probably counting Bristol Rovers, the daft carrot-chomper. (No offence Redsox! 😉)

Can only assume given the success and way club is viewed now he views Man. City as one who went down from prem in mid 90s and then were relegated again two years later.

Leeds did the same two years ago.

Neither club have our history but both are better attendance wise, Man. City were averaging 30k in league one in the late 90s and Leeds get 20k + most weeks which is probably what we'll start with for the first couple of months.

Man City were certainly not bigger than Villa in the late 90's. We were constantly challenging for top 6 whilst Man City generally struggled. I don't mind Man City, they're getting gradually more and more repulsive now but it's fair to say they hadn't been challengers since the 70's and weren't on the same level as the Villa.

[robbo1874]

If we don't see a fair few new players arrive, then Dr X will be accused of being liar, fraud, having no money on here etc...!

What I don't understand is we have had a good offer in from Celtic for Sinclair, and we turn it down, then we make ourselves look silly with the Gueye situation, if his contract buy out clause has been met, then how can we say NO?, surely we are now in breach of his contract? (might be a question for our HR people on here)

We could have got rid of 2 players, and raised some much needed funds for new players to brought in.

Yeah and if it's true Burnley offered 6m for Westwood and WBA 4m for Clark again I don't understand why bids were rejected.

Can only conclude RDM sees them as key parts of the team which should make it fun on here for another year...

personally, I'd keep Clarke- I think he'll be fine in the championship, but if reports are to be believed that we've had substantial bids for Westwood and Sinclair and knocked them back, then I really can't understand the thinking behind it. Selling that pair for the best part of 10 mil would free up funds and wages to bring in a decent player.

[aj2k77]

If we can get any money for Sinclair and Westwood, plus the boon of probably millions off the wage bill then it would be a great deal. They, again, will offer nothing next season.

[PaulWinch again]

Holloway is just spouting baseless nonsense. Let's see where we are in terms of our team at the end of August and it'll be easier to make a sound judgement.

[SoccerHQ]

I'd love to know who the bigger sides were that have gone down twice in a row. He's probably counting Bristol Rovers, the daft carrot-chomper. (No offence Redsox! 😉)

Can only assume given the success and way club is viewed now he views Man. City as one who went down from prem in mid 90s and then were relegated again two years later.

Leeds did the same two years ago.

Neither club have our history but both are better attendance wise, Man. City were averaging 30k in league one in the late 90s and Leeds get 20k + most weeks which is probably what we'll start with for the first couple of months.

Man City were certainly not bigger than Villa in the late 90's. We were constantly challenging for top 6 whilst Man City generally struggled. I don't mind Man City, they're getting gradually more and more repulsive now but it's fair to say they hadn't been challengers since the 70's and weren't on the same level as the Villa.

Yes I know but he's viewing Man. City through the prism of their status now here and worldwide.

Like Holloway or not but he has two promotions and a relegation from this league so he knows what state you need to be in to do well or not.

[brontebilly]

Our options at full back are ghastly. Daniels at Bournemouth might be available with Mings back from injury and Smith signed from Liverpool. Thought RDM would be shopping a lot more in the solid but not past it pro bucket this summer.

Holding out for another 200k for Sinclair is madness too. Need to get rid of that gutless clown asap

[mr underhill]

at the moment we are not shopping anywhere - yes it was a friendly on Saturday, but a friendly reminder that we are still shite and need big changes, quickly.

[berneboy]

I'd love to know who the bigger sides were that have gone down twice in a row. He's probably counting Bristol Rovers, the daft carrot-chomper. (No offence Redsox! 😉)

Can only assume given the success and way club is viewed now he views Man. City as one who went down from prem in mid 90s and then were relegated again two years later.

Leeds did the same two years ago.

Neither club have our history but both are better attendance wise, Man. City were averaging 30k in league one in the late 90s and Leeds get 20k + most weeks which is probably what we'll start with for the first couple of months.

Or maybe he's just talking ill-informed bollocks to get a response.

Agreed, Dave.
Silly, silly man.

[SoccerHQ]

He's Sky's championship pundit so that's why he did the preview.

He'll also be more than likely doing our game on Sunday so not the last you've heard of Holloway this season.

[Bottom Right 89]

Can't believe the man gets paid to spout this BS, this fella has just got a big Villa Chip with Curry Sauce on his shoulder. Maybe he should stick to the facts rather than speculate on the state of the club. He's put us behind Blues FFS even our worst side in history beat them last season. I've put my money down, we've got more than enough in our squad already to take on the likes of Brighton, add a couple more before the window shuts and we're winning this title.