lushrams Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 42 minutes ago, Phoenix said: Is it a reasonable assumption that Johnny Russell will be here to the end of the season. Can't see him being shifted out this week to go to USA. With the new MLS season starting in about 4 weeks, I would say JR won't play for us again. We won't want to risk getting him injured considering there is a fee involved (albeit a small one) and he'll want to link up with his new team as soon as possible. I'd say he'll be gone next week - unless I missed something in an earlier post. A hard working player, very frustrating at times but a great servant for the club all the best JR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, FindernRam said: I wonder whether he has actually been to Kansas City. Its absolutely miles from anywhere, freezing (like -20) in winter and very hot (+40) in summer. Grass is green for about 3 weeks between the snow melting and the heat baking it brown. Oh its also in Tornado alley. Been there, stayed for a bit. Enjoyed the little town feel of it. Good luck to JR. Living in the US has its appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanRam Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The local paper over there seems to think its happening immediately. And its worth the read just to look at the language they use! http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article197177424.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Ram Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Looks like Johnny is going asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Thanks for the good times Johnny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Wasnt Russell watch one of the biggest threads on here a few years ago? Quite funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjam Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 14 minutes ago, VulcanRam said: The local paper over there seems to think its happening immediately. And its worth the read just to look at the language they use! http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article197177424.html 'Russell, 27, can play anywhere along the front line or as an underneath forward, but he primarily spots as a left or right winger.' Its like listening to my wife talk about football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanRam Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Look on the list of outs.........it's only Benny Feilhaber!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 minute ago, VulcanRam said: Look on the list of outs.........it's only Benny Feilhaber!!! Or as i remember muttering at the time "Benny Fail Harder". Was that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentRam Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Sparkle said: Usually you can get an intresting read from other fans forums and quite a few have noted Russell leaving and have expressed that he is one of our most exciting players and one that other teams actually fear and that we will miss him. Other teams feared him? If he was that good then some of those clubs would have come in for him knowing he is out of contract in the summer. He is going to Kansas City. I am still worried that the move falls through when Kansas City do a tad more research, so fingers crossed the move does not collapse last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanRam Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, RadioactiveWaste said: Or as i remember muttering at the time "Benny Fail Harder". Was that mean? I think that's fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Spanish said: well I wouldn't refer to him as an upgrade on what we had and therefore is not good enough I'd be very surprised if we can find an upgrade with a day and a bit left of the transfer window so we have to make do with what we have, we have Anya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninos Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 4 hours ago, Mistaram said: Quite right Anya is better player than either Russell or Weimann pacy two footed can defend also a good crosser with either foot also works well with Vydra what's not to like Pass. Hes had a good last couple games in the u23s but he has been poor overall, as was Bent in his cameos, and Thorne and Fozzy in their appearances tbf - none of the first teamers save Shacks - has shone there. He runs around a lot, has ball skills but he’s so lightweight it’s ridiculous. He’s not too wily either. It’s his fragility and size that’s a main factor for Rowett one would think. GR likes em Strong which would explain his love of Bradley. Afobe would be his perfect winger. All his acquisitions save Tom are man beasts. I could be wrong but don’t think he has any part to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanRam Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Plus I believe we have to pay Watford a sizeable chunk the very next time he pulls on a Derby shirt. Money that can be put to much better use bringing someone in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 At the beginning of the window I said we didn't really need to sign any one, if we did it was a bonus. However, we are now in a comfortable position and have a real opportunity for automatic promotion. With Russell now all but gone it leaves Weimann for the right hand side. I like Weimann but we have been crying out for an upgrade to both Russell and Weimann for a while now. We are 1 good signing away from having a complete team. A replacement for Russell by tomorrow is now a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stedcfc Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: At the beginning of the window I said we didn't really need to sign any one, if we did it was a bonus. However, we are now in a comfortable position and have a real opportunity for automatic promotion. With Russell now all but gone it leaves Weimann for the right hand side. I like Weimann but we have been crying out for an upgrade to both Russell and Weimann for a while now. We are 1 good signing away from having a complete team. A replacement for Russell by tomorrow is now a must. After the fiasco on deadline day in the summer I expect we aren't letting Johnny formally go until the replacement is through the door. Russell is still under contract until the end of the season and if needs be I'm sure we'll keep him here until the end of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyth_18 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 11 minutes ago, VulcanRam said: Plus I believe we have to pay Watford a sizeable chunk the very next time he pulls on a Derby shirt. Money that can be put to much better use bringing someone in. Ahh the old 28 appearances installment. Surely not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, Stedcfc said: After the fiasco on deadline day in the summer I expect we aren't letting Johnny formally go until the replacement is through the door. Russell is still under contract until the end of the season and if needs be I'm sure we'll keep him here until the end of it. He's sold for 250,000. He's free to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Stedcfc said: After the fiasco on deadline day in the summer I expect we aren't letting Johnny formally go until the replacement is through the door. Russell is still under contract until the end of the season and if needs be I'm sure we'll keep him here until the end of it. JR is a character, he plays on confidence and personal desire. I am sure that in his mind he has left and I wouldn't expect much from him if he was forced to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: At the beginning of the window I said we didn't really need to sign any one, if we did it was a bonus. However, we are now in a comfortable position and have a real opportunity for automatic promotion. With Russell now all but gone it leaves Weimann for the right hand side. I like Weimann but we have been crying out for an upgrade to both Russell and Weimann for a while now. We are 1 good signing away from having a complete team. A replacement for Russell by tomorrow is now a must. Still think we need quality cover in central midfield......if both Ledley and George break down I don't think Hanson is the answer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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