Animal is a Ram Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, eddie said: Clough find. Knew what he was doing, that newsagent. 2 of his back four are still (arguably) first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rample Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 28 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: But he's one of the 'old guard' how can he be any good? PS there's one or two others still hanging about too... There isn't an issue with him. He'll always come in and be energetic. Would I like younger, less injury prone and a bit better of course but he can play a role from the off as can Keogh and to a somewhat lesser extent Forsyth. I still believe Martin could, but he does need to build fitness and form so isnt an immediately in that category. George likewise, but he's got a long way to go to be that player again. Do we invest into believing in and trying to return them to what we want or grab reasonable fees and move on? That doesn't negate I would sell virtually everyone at the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rample Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 15 minutes ago, 86 points said: I wonder whether this means we're swapping one George for another? Desperately disappointing for George T and many Rams fans if that's the case. What with the injuries and sheer bad luck the lad seems cursed. I'd have dearly loved to have seen him return this year in the kind of form that he showed in his first season at the club, but with every passing week that scenario seems less and less likely. Such a shame as when fit and in form, the lad's an absolute Rolls Royce of a footballer. I'll keep my fingers crossed in any case. Sadly he's been a bit more of a Fiat recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 17 minutes ago, 86 points said: I wonder whether this means we're swapping one George for another? Desperately disappointing for George T and many Rams fans if that's the case. What with the injuries and sheer bad luck the lad seems cursed. I'd have dearly loved to have seen him return this year in the kind of form that he showed in his first season at the club, but with every passing week that scenario seems less and less likely. Such a shame as when fit and in form, the lad's an absolute Rolls Royce of a footballer. I'll keep my fingers crossed in any case. I kind of hope Thorne goes out on loan, rather than sold. He needs to go and play and prove his fitness, and if he can even get back close to the player he was, then back he comes like a new signing with Huddlestone & Ledley a year older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 9 minutes ago, jimbo jones said: I kind of hope Thorne goes out on loan, rather than sold. He needs to go and play and prove his fitness, and if he can even get back close to the player he was, then back he comes like a new signing with Huddlestone & Ledley a year older. Spot on Jimbo. Here's hoping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gccrowdpleaser Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 46 minutes ago, Rample said: I'm presuming rhetorical, but as things stand Johnson, Hanson, Butterfield, Elsnik and Bird are on the payroll and in the mix. Johnson I'd forgotten. I don't class Butterfield as a serious contender based on fan reaction so far. It just doesn't bode well. Hanson I don't take seriously. He's committed but not good enough for a side who want to be challenging. I haven't seen enough of Elsnik or Bird but again don't see either of them as challenging really. Although i suspect Elsnik will play at Cov as he only played 45 yesterday. Everything about the players we've brought in tells me we're going for it. So you have to bring in those that can support it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 25 minutes ago, Rample said: That doesn't negate I would sell virtually everyone at the right price. Hide Grandma, hide! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Clement signed Butterfield - can't we just do a straight swap for Evans! Sunderland's accepted bid was meant to be around £1m, with 1 year on his deal I think we would take £1m for Butterfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 19 hours ago, Ryan O'Meara said: Even if Thorne was to leave, why would we need 3 holding midfielders? Injuries to holding midfielders have cost us dearly before. Granted it was very bad luck but under Mac 1 it was definitely a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Get Harry Redknapp to tout our players around then apologise to Frank If anyone finds out. It would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 19 hours ago, Rample said: Sadly he's been a bit more of a Fiat recently. In Ireland I am told that FIAT stands for Fix it again Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBRam Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Found in a tip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Still on Sky Transfer Centre as likely to be go to Sunderland. Trail gone cold pending sales at our end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Reading fans don’t rate him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Sheep Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Sparkle said: Reading fans don’t rate him What about the illiterate ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archied Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 6 minutes ago, Bad Sheep said: What about the illiterate ones? They would not know he was good unless you spelt it out for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t'oldu Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 another club meaning not us?? Or a club other than themselves ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 10 minutes ago, DcFc Dyycheee said: Just asked my Reading supporting made (I know, the poor sod) and he says there's been no mention of who it could be anywhere, but he can't see it being anyone other than us. The Sunderland rumour seems to have died down so he thinks it's us Not so sure myself because we've still not had any outgoing in midfield, but we only had one centre mid on the bench today so many someone is close to leaving and we're bringing in Evans as their replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Low risk signing. Unfortunately it means Thorne’s time is up, which breaks my heart a little bit. I don’t think I’ll ever forget the games when he first joined us. He was unbelievable, I just hope he gets back on track. It’s such a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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