IronRam 140.6 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 He has had 3 monster Injuries, not pissy niggles. This is the Hughes/Ince threads over again. Pretending we don't need them, then realising we do. If you thought we let Hughes go cheap. Thorne going on a free would trump that. We really do need him you know. Paul McGrath did ok for a few years whilst broken and wrapped in boiler lagging. Prem maybe a step too far but Thorne as is, cuts it for me in the Champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 George is our best player and should be given a new contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 2 year extension, with the promise to look at it again come the summer should he do well over the remainder of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronRam 140.6 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Look at it this way. What would you rather have Thorne missing half of the season injured or Weimman missing half the season through being crap? I'd equate it as having a really good 6 month loan Once Every 3 seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnstile Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 If he stays fit until the season end, offer him a new one year contract with another one year option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 59 minutes ago, VulcanRam said: He's one of a very small number of individuals at the club I would actually pay to watch, so for me a new contract is a must. His biggest asset in this team is that he is one of very few who gets the ball and his first thought is "forward". I see and get the clamour from certain quarters for Martin not to leave; for me Thorne is far more valuable. He and Keogh are the only ones capable of zipping the ball through the thirds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 18 hours ago, oldtimeram said: I have never seen such a sick note player as Thorne Cause his leg just fell apart didn't it, nothing to do with a reckless studs up challenge. Prior to that he played the majority of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 5 hours ago, curtains said: George is our best player and should be given a new contract. My thoughts exactly. If he could sustain any kind of fitness, he'd be able to drag this team into the Premier League on his own. The only player I have seen at this level for Derby that can make the game rotate around him. He isn't overly mobile, nor quick, but he's on a completely different level mentally. I don't think he's ever played 80+ minutes for us and not made the most passes, touches, tackles, interceptions...etc in comparison to Hendrick and Hughes, who as good as they were, couldn't even manage that once a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyhill60 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 2 hours ago, Ambitious said: My thoughts exactly. If he could sustain any kind of fitness, he'd be able to drag this team into the Premier League on his own. The only player I have seen at this level for Derby that can make the game rotate around him. He isn't overly mobile, nor quick, but he's on a completely different level mentally. I don't think he's ever played 80+ minutes for us and not made the most passes, touches, tackles, interceptions...etc in comparison to Hendrick and Hughes, who as good as they were, couldn't even manage that once a month. Agree but I think you are being harsh, especially on Hughes, and a midfield trio of Hendrick, Hughes and Thorne has most of what I could wish for. On Saturday it was great to see Thorne in action again. He has a speed of thought and the technical ability that most of our squad lack and his defensive work was none too shabby. When United knocked us out of the cup a couple of years ago he provided the sole moment of quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 4 hours ago, sunnyhill60 said: Agree but I think you are being harsh, especially on Hughes, and a midfield trio of Hendrick, Hughes and Thorne has most of what I could wish for. On Saturday it was great to see Thorne in action again. He has a speed of thought and the technical ability that most of our squad lack and his defensive work was none too shabby. When United knocked us out of the cup a couple of years ago he provided the sole moment of quality. Thorne is the Derby player most suited for the Premier league. Given the other threads, I would point out Martin”s pass to Thorne in that United game was quality too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanRam Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 16 hours ago, cannable said: He and Keogh are the only ones capable of zipping the ball through the thirds. Spot on, Keogh was one of the others I mentioned who I enjoy watching play. Hasn't always been that way, but this season particularly he's been excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 2 hours ago, David said: I’d be amazed if we are actually negotiating with ALL out of contract in the summer. My understanding is that would include the following: Thorne Forsyth Russell Hanson Roos Baird Shackell Bent Why would we be in negotiations with the last 3/4? I can somewhat understand Baird and less so Roos. But Shackell and Bent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 6 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Why would we be in negotiations with the last 3/4? I can somewhat understand Baird and less so Roos. But Shackell and Bent? "We are prepared to offer you an one year extension at £100 p/w, take it or leave it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Just now, rynny said: "We are prepared to offer you an one year extension at £100 p/w, take it or leave it." Sam would add a "k" after the 100.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 what do you expect him to say, we are in negotiations with a few but the rest can go for no fee? I take most of these types of comments with a pinch of salt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 I'm assuming some of these negotiations include ending the contracts earlier than planned if the players concerned can get themselves fixed up on permanent deals elsewhere during the January window. These may include those who don't appear to be in Rowetts' plans - either in the short or longer term - Bent, Anya and Shackell possibly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 52 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: I’d be amazed if we are actually negotiating with ALL out of contract in the summer. My understanding is that would include the following: Thorne Forsyth Russell Hanson Roos Baird Shackell Bent Why would we be in negotiations with the last 3/4? I can somewhat understand Baird and less so Roos. But Shackell and Bent? Maybe the negotiation is they can leave before the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Owen Bradley on Twitter Gary Rowett reveals Derby are in discussions with George Thorne's representatives about a new deal. #dcfcfans? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, ramsbottom said: Owen Bradley on Twitter Gary Rowett reveals Derby are in discussions with George Thorne's representatives about a new deal. #dcfcfans? ? I think he mentioned that last night as well. Happy days. Hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.