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1 hour ago, Srg said:

Have we considered re-signing Chris Martin?

Fairly sure if we took him on last season when we desperately needed another forward we would have finished in the top 6 

Chill out folks - the lad did alright last season in the third division in a side that finished 7th - he scored two goals I think which was helpful but looked uncomfortable at left wing back - he has a lot to learn yet. He would have been useful to have back but this is what happens when you have loan players - there not ours and his basic wage was high at Brighton so Bristol city can afford to increase their £500,000 a week losses where as we are being fairly responsible 

38 minutes ago, Mckram said:

If £1.5-£2m would be the compensation we could receive then we’re in a really strong position here.

We can tell any club interested that they need to pay that plus a small premium to secure him now, otherwise we’re happy to run down his contract and they can wait a year by which point there could be a better offer on the table for Knight.

I’d personally love to keep him. I think many forget that he’s still only 22. He’s got 5 years or more before he could be at his best. He’s very consistent and you always know what you’re going to get from him.

Hopefully we are back in the championship next season - where we will need him ! 

12 minutes ago, NorwichExile said:

Malcolm Christie did ok for a non league striker. Even Kelle Roos has made himself a good career. You could argue we've had more success buying from non league and from Ireland than we have from picking up released players from clubs higher up the pyramid.

Hell, I remember seeing Bryson playing for Clyde and thinking "there's a bargain there". If even I can spot a player up there (and my record of writing off players instantly is abysmal), then sending an analyst or scout up is surely worth the gamble. What's the downside?

Let’s remember Bryson came for a trial here and we didn’t sign him ! Only for Clough to bring him in later on 

I think there are a couple of possible buyers - this one hasn’t got I chance I would suggest 

15 minutes ago, B4ev6is said:

Good lad on the top one

Bottom one tut tut

Unless it is achole free.

Bobby Davison always said that all the hat tricks he scored were when he had massive hangovers - just saying 

1 minute ago, TomTom92 said:

Yes this is my concern, HR even said he preferred the centre back role over wing back, so the real question is if HR signs does this mean Cashin is off?

We will sell anyone if the money is right - the same as any other club 

I hope it works out for them as they have suffered in many ways similar to ourselves 

10 hours ago, Ambitious said:

I've just had a look on the Wyscout database for players who have played in CM/AM in League One this season and looked at a few parameters 

Successful defensive actions per 90 minutes - 7.44 - 107 out of 255. 
Defensive duels won - 64.41% - 60 out of 255
Successful attacking actions per 90 minutes - 2.91 - 56 out of 255.
Attacking duels won - 47.86 - 49 out of 255. 
Forward passes per 90 - 13.12 - 54 out of 255. 
Accurate Forward passes - 62.55 - 103 out of 255.
Shot Assists per 90 - 0.77 - 100 out of 255.
Smart passes per 90 - 0.33 - 112 out of 255. 
Passes into the final third - 7.05 - 45 out of 255. 
Progressive passes per 90 - 6.59 - 61 out of 255. 
Accurate progressive passes per 90 - 71.25 - 111 out of 255. 

It shows a fairly steady, balanced League One midfielder without context. With context, it shows an international player who struggled to really have an impact in the third tier of English football. 

When you compare it to his season in the Championship, it actually shows that he was able to take advantage of the drop in quality to have more of an impact but definitely not remotely close to what he should've done. 

Successful defensive actions per 90 minutes - 6.36 - 140 out of 236
Defensive duels won - 55.08% - 160 out of 236
Successful attacking actions per 90 minutes - 3.18 - 52 out of 236
Attacking duels won - 52.02 - 18 out of 236
Forward passes per 90 - 7.33 - 163 out of 236
Accurate Forward passes - 64.05 - 135 out of 236
Shot Assists per 90 - 0.58 - 121 out of 236
Smart passes per 90 - 0.45 - 124 out of 236
Passes into the final third - 3.42 - 155 out of 236
Progressive passes per 90 - 3.55 - 167 out of 236
Accurate progressive passes per 90 - 71.25 - 122 out of 236

Perspective might show the steady deterioration in our playing staff. All around him ?

1 minute ago, Caerphilly Ram said:

Matter of perspective that. His potential leaving weakens the playing staff in an immediate sense….if we re-invest any funds generated wisely in the playing staff it could well strengthen the team, leading to promotion which would in turn strengthen the club…. 🤷🏻‍♂️ 

Or our owner uses to money to pay any outstanding debts or reclaim some of his outgoings - we just don’t know 

5 hours ago, Carnero said:

Not by a distance, we sold Ince to newly promoted Huddersfield for £10m, after buying him for £4.75m two years prior.

In terms of profit made and premiership minutes played he would be by far our best sale to the premiership?

1 hour ago, Ghost of Clough said:

£9m, but I dont know if that's only upfront or all inclusive

I think it was £10.5 million plus sell ons which we never got as he went on a free to Newcastle - that said our best premiership sale by a distance 

1 hour ago, B4ev6is said:

What I mean is scoring goals from them mate.

Yes so was myself 

6 minutes ago, Mr Tibbs said:

Can't see a massive fee but then again Jeff Hendrick went for near on 12 million didn't he. 

The market is daft for young international players no matter how good they are, hope we milk the fee. 

Hendrick was our best sellable asset - again good engine with huge championship and international experience and has gone on to have a decent premiership career - no difference from Knight in my opinion with knight being more adaptable in where he could slot in.

1 minute ago, BuckoBeast said:

Me too, or are we being too harsh. Hard worker but does he contribute enough? Goals and assists 

Surrounded by better players he would be terrific - folks on here seriously under value him 

4 minutes ago, Big Trav said:

Bidding war for Jason Knight✅ 

don’t know exact clubs yet but a mix of champ and prem clubs. @B4ev6ismight get his wish for 15 million 

So there should be as well - experienced championship and international player who can play in many positions and definitely our most sellable asset and has been injury free - us being a third division club is irrelevant and we should be getting big money for him and obviously I would want him to stay but Clowes didn’t buy Derby county because he wanted a football club so we have to be self financing for Warne to get us promoted. 

We were rubbish at scoring from corners and crosses from free kicks last season - Cashin and Forsyth the main culprits - I expect that to change drastically next season, needs must and all that - Hourihane delivery was fine and Sibley when allowed was also excellent so that wasn’t the problem.

10 hours ago, Gaspode said:

Fat Sam “earned” £500k for his 25 day stay as Leeds Manager…..

I don’t think he ‘Earned it’ at all 😆

4 hours ago, Dimmu said:

It'll be a busy summer for Panathinaikos!

I doubt it - the overweight Greek owns the other club 

58 minutes ago, Foreveram said:

They are down to the bare bones now.

26 contracted players over the age of 24.

23 contracted players under the age of 24

Are there still limits on how many you can have in a squad in that league?

9 hours ago, richinspain said:

Now we know who is to blame. And Terry thinks it's genius.

 

That’s exactly what Ipswich did at pride park this season 

6 minutes ago, Tamworthram said:

Good. I really don't see the point of overseas preseason friendlies.

When we are a third division side 😉

4 hours ago, simmoram1995 said:

I would argue that if we sign Bradley that’s the only 30 ish year old we sign 

everywhere else we need 23-28 year olds 

Then again we might sign what we can get 🤷‍♂️

36 minutes ago, JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta said:

The problem with Birmingham being the only club in for him is that they haven't got a pot to piss in. Could do with someone else coming in for him to bump the price up.

Leeds Leicester and Southampton need well and truly contacting by his agent - Birmingham simply won’t pay much at all with our only benefit being him removed from the wage bill. 

What I do know is that some of his strike were of high quality last season and I don’t give out compliments that easily - if he can score inside the six yard area then that would help - definitely not a hold up, flick it on type of forward. How we would fit him in would be interesting - yes we should be interested and yes getting out of league one and into the championship is what we are trying to achieve