Cam the Ram Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I remember reading that Rowett said Thorne had been offered a new deal and as we've seen today, thankfully he's signed that. I don't however remember seeing anything about Russell being offered a new deal, has anyone else? I think in these past few weeks he's looked back to his best and I certainly hope he stays. A Johnny Russell playing full of confidence is easily one of the better wingers in this league and it would be awful business to lose him on a free, especially if it's to another Championship team and we don't go up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 To be fair, I also haven't heard Rowett be asked about Russell specifically, as he was about Thorne. But, if we don't offer him one before the end of the season - if he's playing regularly enough, and we don't get promoted, I think we will (probably) offer him a renewal. I think in that situation its unlikely he gets a better offer elsewhere, either in terms of money or where he wants to be. I think if we get promoted, we'll just let him go. If we get promoted, a lot of our squad won't survive the summer - that's just the reality of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mice_elf Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, Cam the Ram said: I remember reading that Rowett said Thorne had been offered a new deal and as we've seen today, thankfully he's signed that. I don't however remember seeing anything about Russell being offered a new deal, has anyone else? I think in these past few weeks he's looked back to his best and I certainly hope he stays. A Johnny Russell playing full of confidence is easily one of the better wingers in this league and it would be awful business to lose him on a free, especially if it's to another Championship team and we don't go up Here you go :- http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/george-thorne-johnny-russell-contracts-1057637 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Rowett said both Thorne and Russell had been offered new contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Ah well there you have it then. @Cam the Ram just spreading misinformation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Just now, mice_elf said: Here you go :- http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/george-thorne-johnny-russell-contracts-1057637 Cheers. I just remember hearing about Thorne's offer because of Rowett mentioning they shared the same agent. Let's hope Russell signs it then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDerby Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Johnny loves to put a few big performances together when his contract is coming to an end. Saying that, he's been a great servant to the club and I'd be sad to see him go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 1 minute ago, SaintRam said: Ah well there you have it then. @Cam the Ram just spreading misinformation! To be fair, in that piece Rowett doesn't mention Russell specifically, but the Derby Telegraph state 'they understand' both Thorne and him were offered new deals. So everyone's right, Rowett hasn't mentioned Johnny specifically but there are reasons to believe he has been offered one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I'd keep him on. Still a very good Championship player. If we go up, I'm not sure how much use he'll be but with a couple years on a contract, if he was available for sale for £3-4mil in the summer I'm sure we'd have plenty of takers at this level. Certainly not worth letting go on a free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 If he wants to stay at derby he will sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 If he wants to leave Derby he won't sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, ViewsFromTheMiddle said: If he wants to leave Derby he won't sign. With the most insightful post of the year so far. Deserves a Michael Owen award this one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, Andicis said: With the most insightful post of the year so far. Deserves a Michael Owen award this one . I think @MackworthRamIsGod wins the award (refer to bottom of page 1). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, ViewsFromTheMiddle said: I think @MackworthRamIsGod wins the award (refer to bottom of page 1). I missed that one, but well worth a shout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdave85 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, Andicis said: I missed that one, but well worth a shout! Think we can close this thread @MackworthRamIsGod & @ViewsFromTheMiddle have covered all bases! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistaram Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 22 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: If he wants to stay at derby he will sign. That depends what the contract terms are doesn't seem to be in to much of a hurry does he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 A top player in this league and probably useful if we went up, I thought he played very well at Manchester United to back that up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 1 hour ago, ViewsFromTheMiddle said: I think @MackworthRamIsGod wins the award (refer to bottom of page 1). Sometimes it just needs dumbing down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 2 hours ago, JoeDerby said: Johnny loves to put a few big performances together when his contract is coming to an end. Saying that, he's been a great servant to the club and I'd be sad to see him go! I think think he’s been worse than ever recently, if I’m honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 17 minutes ago, cannable said: I think think he’s been worse than ever recently, if I’m honest I presume you say this in jest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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