Dr. Gonzo Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Linked with Burnley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf's shin pads Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Going to stick my neck out here. Absolutely nothing against Russell, he has on the whole been a good player, but I think perhaps his time with us has come. He runs through brick walls but often doesn't seem to have a clue what to do once he's knocked them down. Everything inbetween is usually very commendable, but the first and last touch that bookend all the endeavour are often pretty shoddy I'm afraid. If we think we can get a decent price and have a good replacement lined up, I think I'd sell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Love Johnny to bits, but if him leaving was to make room for a better winger than himself then I'd support the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 He's one of those players you'd absolutely hate to see leave. Love him to bits but ultimately is he good enough for the PL? Sadly the answer is no. If him leaving means we got a better player I would have to accept it too. If we went up he would sadly be surplus to requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripperg-ram Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I for one, would think it's a shame if Johnny goes. A lot of people are saying he's not been good of late. But neither has Thorne or Martin and until recently neither had Ince. He's just out of form. At his best, I think he could make the step up. wouldnt be suicidal if he left, but I would be sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I'd keep Russell and sell Weimann. If we could get back what we paid for Weimann and have a decent replacement or two on the wing then I'd gladly take that. Russell > Weimann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Russell and Ince are the only 2 out and out wingers at the club (Weimann is a striker and Dawkins doesn't know his strongest position). Strength in depth is vital so why would the club risk selling him, even to fund another winger coming in? We're one injury away from being forced to change formation! I agree a new winger is needed, but not at the expense of Russell leaving the club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I have, as many of you know, never been convinced by the footballing abilities of Johnny. I do believe, however, that he should not be sold this window. I will be pleased when he his not first pick because, frankly, as a footballing team we will have progressed. However, I think he is a very popular team member, and I would like him to stay around and be a part (if only an occasional '15 minute cameo' part) of this push for promotion. He is deserving of our loyalty because of his effort and his apparent love of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Would be utter madness to sell a regular starting forward to a promotion rival who are struggling to score goals. People doubt Johnny's ability but he's the one who often creates chances. I actually think he might do fine in the Prem: for Scotland he's always looked far more dangerous than Martin because he does have pace and that can terrify defenders. Johnny's reliable and as @i-Ram says, clearly a popular squad member. I'm sure no one would be daft enough to send him to Burnley in this window (unless they're paying more than for Grey and we have a replacement lined up). All this said, he really does have to lose the ridiculous beard. If you're reading this, it's not cool, Johnny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Wouldn't even consider selling him. To be honest, I'm slightly bias because I really love Russell, but I can admit he's pretty much just a solid Championship winger, who'll have 4 or 5 games a season where he'll be spectacular but mainly won't ever drop below a 6 or get much above a 7 each game. A few people don't like him but he's hardly someone you'd ever rate so little that you'd want us to sell him. Think people who moan about him are a bit spoilt by our other talent, you forget he would probably get into 20 out of 24 sides in the division. There are other wingers like him but he's a pretty good, reliable one for the league. Scored a few goals this term too (Brum, Boro, Wolves, Bristol, forced an own goal against Fulham) off the top of my head and delivered the pass of the season against Preston. He's not what he's made out to be by some and doesn't have the talent of Ince, but he's clearly a handy player. We need more wingers, shouldn't be selling Russell who's a known, reliable quantity. Add another paced winger with flair like Ince and we're good as gold, covering all bases. Don't think we should be selling someone who's popular with his team mates and the fans, puts in a 6/7 out of 10 performance pretty much week in, week out and is defensively solid for a winger. Particulary to stingy Burnley who'd only give us 9 million for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeTownRams Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Thing is he's still better than Weiman. The latter's attitude and effervescence I think are great -I like the lad- but for 2.5m he was imho a mistake. And, as I say, no better than Johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 it's Burnley. Unless they're offering £4m plus no, keep til the end of the season. It's Burnley, so the offer will be £10 and a bag of chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure I've heard their manager telling they don't like to spend money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Ram Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I wouldn't sell Russell. I don't think he'll cut the mustard if we get promoted, but I'd rather keep our powder dry, unless we can somehow find a bargain player that the top league teams have missed! otherwise we could end up having to spend more money again in 6 months. You just have to look at Matt Ritchie - got 15 goals last season and has 3 to his name so far. I do think we could do with an extra winger in the squad to give us some more options, but I'd rather raid the loan market than sell/replace a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 4 hours ago, RadioactiveWaste said: it's Burnley. Unless they're offering £4m plus no, keep til the end of the season. It's Burnley, so the offer will be £10 and a bag of chips. How much did they pay for Gray ? Why would they need russell with him in the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackhasler23 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Russell did only sign a three year contract at the start of the season so why would we give him a new contact if we were going to sell him, he is clearly a player Paul wants to keep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwash_Ram Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Durexpect us to believe this rumour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 it's from one of them fake twitter accounts with about 10 followers. Nothing to see here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Ram Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Don't sell to your rivals (well unless you are really hard up) should be a good rule to live by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Few to go before we start releasing players like JR , Shotton ,Weimann , for starters .Sure JR is border line at best at Prem level but from all accounts he brings a lot to the dressing room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.