DcFc Dyycheee Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Rovers do have competition for Richie Wellens, Paul Dickov has admitted. But Dickov insists speculation linking the out of contract midfielder with Queens Park Rangers is just a rumour. Wellens is a free agent after his short-term deal with Doncaster expired on January 1 and he missed Saturday’s FA Cup defeat to Stevenage. Dickov admits he faces competition for the 33-year-old’s signature - with Leeds United and Derby County thought to be in the queue for his services - although he remains confident he can still do a deal. “There are other clubs interested that Richie’s told me about,” said Dickov. “I’ve heard all the rumours about QPR but I’ve not actually heard anything myself. “Richie’s an honest guy who I get on really well with. “He’s a top player and he’s out of contract so there’s going to be other clubs interested - but he wants to stay here. “We’re still trying to get a deal done,” he added. “I spoke to Richie on Saturday morning. Like always, Richie wants to stay and I want him to stay - we’ll see where that takes us. “I’ve always been confident about getting a deal done and hopefully we can sort it out. “In an ideal world you would’ve liked Richie sorted out a little while ago. “But we all know football is not an ideal world and it doesn’t always happen.” - http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-race-for-wellens-hots-up-1-6352739#.UspuWHiRiU8.twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 No thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 He is a very good player, however I think a stronger, quicker DCM who can pass a bit, would augment our current midfield best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky1884 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 was amazing on an old Championship Manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 He is a very good player, however I think a stronger, quicker DCM who can pass a bit, would augment our current midfield best. Someone like James Bailey, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Someone like James Bailey, perhaps? He is a bit quicker but certainly not stronger. I was thinking more of a Eustace with pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Bailey had a good 10 minutes but for heavens sake, that's all it was! For someone to fail to make a mark after lengthy loan spells in the lower leagues to suddenly being put forward as the answer to our defensive midfield role is pure folly. It's good that he gets another chance but let's not get carried away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Bailey had a good 10 minutes but for heavens sake, that's all it was! For someone to fail to make a mark after lengthy loan spells in the lower leagues to suddenly being put forward as the answer to our defensive midfield role is pure folly. It's good that he gets another chance but let's not get carried away! good job you weren't around when we were considering Chris Martin then! His loan spell at Swindon was rubbish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Wellens... another one we should've looked at 10 years younger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Bailey had a good 10 minutes but for heavens sake, that's all it was! For someone to fail to make a mark after lengthy loan spells in the lower leagues to suddenly being put forward as the answer to our defensive midfield role is pure folly. It's good that he gets another chance but let's not get carried away! There are some on here who will say that Bailey hasn't been given a fair crack of the whip. As far as him warranting inclusion is concerned, all he has to do is to prove that he is the best available at the current time. I don't know that, you don't know that, and how he has performed elsewhere with other players in other teams is not completely relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 good job you weren't around when we were considering Chris Martin then! His loan spell at Swindon was rubbish! Read the last line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Read the last line! Licensed to: Daveo @ DCFC Fans I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastKentRam Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I'd still take him, always been class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIMBAUD Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 played well against us - this season - and quite few other occasions too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I do like him, but not the name I would be hoping for. Would rather stick with what we have than pay-out for him. I think we still have to work on blooding Hendrick into that role, if he can manage it. You have 3 of the best central midfield players in the league working with each other IMO - that's our base and should be our goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hendrick can play holding midfield, but he's best breaking forward. Wellens is a plain non-starter for me, don't see he's better than we've got and he certainly won't improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Getting on a bit now ain't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 34 next month, probably get a season out of him and have to replace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky1884 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 34 next month, probably get a season out of him and have to replace Like an old car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Like an old car? like an old Eustace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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