Summer transfer, gossip and speculation thread

[themossman]

I think the fact that there's been no denial from JT about the rumours of him returning is a clear sign that something is happening behind the scenes. I predict something will be announced tomorrow....

  He was brilliant with the other players, so bring him in as a coach instead, or assistant manager maybe?

and sack Bruce

Et tu, JT?

[berneboy]

His mum's funeral?  I know ye do burials a bit later than many countries but it's been, what, six months now!

Visiting the grave of his parents in Belfast.

The Twitter picture from his son, Alex, showed a grave name which wasn't Bruce.
Flora Greed , 2000

[dave.woodhall]

His mum's funeral?  I know ye do burials a bit later than many countries but it's been, what, six months now!

Visiting the grave of his parents in Belfast.

The Twitter picture from his son, Alex, showed a grave name which wasn't Bruce.
Flora Greed , 2000

And? Maybe it's a family plot and they're Steve's grandparents. Or maybe they're all in on some big lying conspiracy.

[saunders_heroes]

It’s his wife’s parents I think.

[sickbeggar]

If i was Bruce i wouldn't ask Terry back just because he's tailor-made to take over as caretaker if Bruce continues fecking up. Fact is he's liked and respected by the players, hasn't put a foot wrong to the point even those among us that dislike him would begrudgingly admit he's been good for the team. You could see us giving Terry till christmas while we look for a replacement or give him the job if it works out. A lot has changed since Bruce signed him originally and not to his advantage.  Not saying Terry would actually take the job if Bruce was sacked, but y'know...i wouldn't risk it.

[mr underhill]

we're looking at re hiring James Collins apparently, ahead of any deal for Terry

[mike]

I think the fact that there's been no denial from JT about the rumours of him returning is a clear sign that something is happening behind the scenes. I predict something will be announced tomorrow....

  He was brilliant with the other players, so bring him in as a coach instead, or assistant manager maybe?

and sack Bruce

I heard from a good source they want Thierry Henri to take over with John Terry as his assistant.
Disclaimer: my good source is a local pisshead down the pub who reckons his brother spoke to a former player in asda.

At least as much validity as ‘someone said on Twitter...’

[Villafirst]

Collins although 35 should be ok as a stop gap this season.

[tomd2103]

Collins although 35 should be ok as a stop gap this season.

Past indiscretions at the club aside, will know Chester well and will have played alongside him before.   

[sickbeggar]

hmmm. clapped out centre-half who wasn't much good when we sold him. Sounds about right.

[Duncan Shaw]

hmmm. clapped out centre-half who wasn't much good when we sold him. Sounds about right.

Who has carried on having a solid if unspectacular career in the top flight since he left.

[Ads]

He was alright Collins. Nothing spectacular, but he wasn't awful.

[London Villan]

Didn't he hit Gordon Cowans in La manga??

[tomd2103]

hmmm. clapped out centre-half who wasn't much good when we sold him. Sounds about right.

Due to poor squad management (again!!), that's the market we're in at the moment unfortunately. 

[Clark W Griswold]

Collins is wank!