Cam the Ram Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just now, cheron85 said: Wales squad just announced and the BBC are saying Joe Ledley is still unattached - What's going on there then? Waiting for a good offer that has failed to materialise maybe? Question (and why posting here) - Would you take him? Bearing in mind he has waited until after the football season has started to get a club so I would imagine is holding out for a 'better' offer than a championship club? Good player - But not sure I'd want to sign someone who might think of us as their last resort... I seem to remember reading he had offers from all over the world including a team from China, so you'd presume he's got some silly wage offers on the table. And I also recall reading he'd rejected offers from two Championship teams, so he definitely thinks he can either play at a higher level, or get much more money elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just now, Cam the Ram said: I seem to remember reading he had offers from all over the world including a team from China, so you'd presume he's got some silly wage offers on the table. And I also recall reading he'd rejected offers from two Championship teams, so he definitely thinks he can either play at a higher level, or get much more money elsewhere. I feel like most of the top European leagues have started by now though haven't they? Most would want to have their starters in place already - Especially if they could have been picked up on a free So he could be backup or a desperation "missed your actual targets" choice somewhere good - Or end up signing for someone who he doesn't really want to play for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 minute ago, cheron85 said: Wales squad just announced and the BBC are saying Joe Ledley is still unattached - What's going on there then? Waiting for a good offer that has failed to materialise maybe? Question (and why posting here) - Would you take him? Bearing in mind he has waited until after the football season has started to get a club so I would imagine is holding out for a 'better' offer than a championship club? Good player - But not sure I'd want to sign someone who might think of us as their last resort... As has been mentioned before, our midfield weakness is a lack of pace. Butterfield and Bryson have energy, Johnson bulk and aerial presence and Huddlestone and Thorne skill on the ball. We don't have a dasher who can quickly track back or forward. Ledley certainly isn't that man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, cheron85 said: I feel like most of the top European leagues have started by now though haven't they? Most would want to have their starters in place already - Especially if they could have been picked up on a free So he could be backup or a desperation "missed your actual targets" choice somewhere good - Or end up signing for someone who he doesn't really want to play for? He has the luxury though of waiting until even after the window has closed to sign for someone. So he can bide his time, wait until the window closes and then teams who missed out on targets are desperate to sign him because he's one of the few free agents who's played regularly at a top level. Then he can negotiate even more money because of how desperate teams will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Ram Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, Cam the Ram said: He has the luxury though of waiting until even after the window has closed to sign for someone. So he can bide his time, wait until the window closes and then teams who missed out on targets are desperate to sign him because he's one of the few free agents who's played regularly at a top level. Then he can negotiate even more money because of how desperate teams will be. Or conversely he might have to accept any offer that comes his way ..................... it's a dangerous game. Which I hope we don't participate in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 55 minutes ago, Cam the Ram said: He has the luxury though of waiting until even after the window has closed to sign for someone. So he can bide his time, wait until the window closes and then teams who missed out on targets are desperate to sign him because he's one of the few free agents who's played regularly at a top level. Then he can negotiate even more money because of how desperate teams will be. Oh yeh true - But it depends on your motivation - I assumed he was looking for regular football at the highest level possible - I feel like that approach is about making the most money possible and not caring where you play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irobinson Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 i thinks we need players who are motivated and want to come to Derby - genuinely - like Tom Lawrence said. We don't need journeymen awaiting retirement - and on high wages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistaram Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 43 minutes ago, irobinson said: i thinks we need players who are motivated and want to come to Derby - genuinely - like Tom Lawrence said. We don't need journeymen awaiting retirement - and on high wages We've already got one he's called Bent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Willow Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 And how about Jason Lowe? A tough-tackling defensive midfielder, 25 y.o.,179 matches, 3 goals Free agent ex-Blackburn Rovers captain, ex-U20 and U21 England He supposedly wants a salary of £12000-15000-a-week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogbad van 50 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 "And how about Jason Lowe? A tough-tackling defensive midfielder, 25 y.o.,179 matches, 3 goals Free agent ex-Blackburn Rovers captain, ex-U20 and U21 England He supposedly wants a salary of £12000-15000-a-week." Quote That's just appeared on the Football League World website! They usually pluck out 3/4 players names to generate speculation.If he's not good enough for Blackburn,he's not good enough for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Willow Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just now, rcarso1 said: That's just appeared on the Football League World website! They usually pluck out 3/4 players names to generate speculation.If he's not good enough for Blackburn,he's not good enough for us! You've got me here. I've also read it there. He did trials with W.B.A. this summer and he looks quite good on youtube videos which I've just watched. I wouldn't say no to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Gnarly Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Snodgrass signs for Villa Loan with view for Permanent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I'm getting rather jealous of the signings being made by Villa and Hull. Although im sure we are still above both clubs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamsPolls Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Very jealous about Snodgrass going to Villa. But lets be honest, Bruce gets the best out of him and if he was ever going to drop back to the championship, he'd be going back where Bruce is. Still think we need another attacking player to make a serious challenge this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irobinson Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Mistaram said: We've already got one he's called Bent to be fair he came what 3 years ago? exactly - he's injured and now the past - if he had been fit - i am sure Rowett would have moved him on We need fresh young people - who want to play for the mighty Derby County Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 20 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: I'm getting rather jealous of the signings being made by Villa and Hull. Although im sure we are still above both clubs ? Wouldn't worry too much. Both those clubs seem to have all sorts of issues at present. There were probably forum boards in early 2008 with posts like "seen Derby have signed Mills, Robert Ghaly and Savage - all internationals. Fancy them to stay up and storm upwards next season." As we know...doesn't always work out like that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, RamsPolls said: Very jealous about Snodgrass going to Villa. But lets be honest, Bruce gets the best out of him and if he was ever going to drop back to the championship, he'd be going back where Bruce is. Still think we need another attacking player to make a serious challenge this year... Yet another high cost midfielder- how they get around FFP will be interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbydazz Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I think if your team has money to spend let them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8TY Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 6 hours ago, Parsnip said: What's James Wilson doing with himself these days? We could do with one extra striker and didn't Gary once have the jota for him? Is Wilson any better than what we have ? I wasn't particuarly impressed with his last stint here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogbad van 50 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, Saity said: Is Wilson any better than what we have ? I wasn't particuarly impressed with his last stint here He's also recovering from an ACL injury suffered in training with us last October.Not likely to be recovered and fit until January time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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