Jourdan Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 5 hours ago, BramcoteRam84 said: If we were gambling with finances then we would’ve signed a striker by now as we’d have paid a slight premium just to get players in as early as possible. The Dursun things seems to have stalled because we’re playing hardball in the negotiations. If we sign Austin, we will have the financial headroom to do so. Let’s hope you are right. But we all fell into the trap of assuming everything was under control and the club were making sound decisions, only for the stadium sale, the Gabay loan controversy, the ongoing EFL/P&S case to later be revealed and blindside many of us. That’s where my position of wariness comes from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Van Cone De Head said: If he comes on a 70k a week his wages will be less than Wardrobes anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 1 minute ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: I’ll admit it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Just started reading thread then saw 16 pages.... Got some vaccing to do so it’s a yes from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Everyone text 5Live now and ask Curtis what he thinks? Don’t want to put him on the spot mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 56 minutes ago, Wolfie20 said: Can't afford 6 million dollars. Next! What about Wonderwoman? I’d take her any time ok ok sorry I’ll get me coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BramcoteRam84 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 52 minutes ago, Jourdan said: Let’s hope you are right. But we all fell into the trap of assuming everything was under control and the club were making sound decisions, only for the stadium sale, the Gabay loan controversy, the ongoing EFL/P&S case to later be revealed and blindside many of us. That’s where my position of wariness comes from. Most of that stemmed from mistakes made early on in Mel’s tenure when a significant proportion of posters (Including myself) were extremely critical of Mel. I think it’s reasonable to say he got it wrong in the first couple of years. We’ve been making the right moves towards sustainability in the past couple of years, pushing to have a greater proportion of the first team squad coming from the academy, but unfortunately we were still saddled with the big wages and huge losses on the balance sheet from signings we made back in 15/16, which led to us having to do things like sell the stadium to comply with P&S. I trust the club to be prudent now and see every evidence that we are being prudent based on our transfer dealings this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Rab a dab doo said: Can we re-build Austin, and make him the 'six million dollar man' we have been lacking for us ? We have the technology. Listening to the erudite Curtis Davies on Five Live this morning, saying how young players in the game don't know what he's talking about when he mentions players from his era but before their time (eg "who was Steve McManaman?"), I thought I'd post this by way of explanation for all the youngsters on the forum: Better, faster, stronger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Jimbo Ram said: Agree in that Jack can’t play as the loan striker ? Stop effing with my OCD. You know it’s “lone” ? you’re making me “loose” my rag. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Mostyn6 said: Stop effing with my OCD. You know it’s “lone” ? you’re making me “loose” my rag. ? ? I was going to edit it but didn’t account for smart alecs like you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldstar Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 After seeing him lose his poo a couple of years ago on match of the day, I'd love him here. You need a bit of fire in the belly, at least he cares, and we know he has the capability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8TY Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Wasn’t on the bench even today does this mean it’s pretty close ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 1 minute ago, S8TY said: Wasn’t on the bench even today does this mean it’s pretty close ? Hasn’t been for most prem matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Hughes Hair Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, Topram said: Hasn’t been for most prem matches I bet he'll loose his poo over this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk Thrust Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Will Hughes Hair said: I bet he'll loose his poo over this ? Or do you mean he would lose his loose poo? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornwallRam Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Turk Thrust said: Or do you mean he would lose his loose poo? ? That explains the interest. It was a language thing. Cocu said, 'find me a striker with the runs'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Hughes Hair Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, Turk Thrust said: Or do you mean he would lose his loose poo? ? If he did, he could be band for a few a games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macintosh Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Wolfie20 said: Do you have confirmation he was only offered a one year deal and on reduced terms or is it an assumption? Not from the horses mouth, and I won't be able to get it in writing if that is what is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptherams Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 1 hour ago, BramcoteRam84 said: Most of that stemmed from mistakes made early on in Mel’s tenure when a significant proportion of posters (Including myself) were extremely critical of Mel. I think it’s reasonable to say he got it wrong in the first couple of years. We’ve been making the right moves towards sustainability in the past couple of years, pushing to have a greater proportion of the first team squad coming from the academy, but unfortunately we were still saddled with the big wages and huge losses on the balance sheet from signings we made back in 15/16, which led to us having to do things like sell the stadium to comply with P&S. I trust the club to be prudent now and see every evidence that we are being prudent based on our transfer dealings this window. We still then went on to sign Bielik for.. £8m was it. Which was understandable as he looked like a player that would either be here long term or we sold on for substantially more than that. Then he get's injured. Just goes to show that even when you sign the right player for big money, things can go tits up. I don't blame Mel for never breaking £5m again while we are in this league and signings such as Jozwiak become even rarer. But the pattern appears to be that we won't spend any kind of significant money unless there is the chance to sell the player on. Good. There are bargains out there. Marshall and Byrne. Ibe might turn out to be another steal and hopefully if we sign Austin, he will be too. Whilst we allow our academy players and U23's more and more opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, Uptherams said: We still then went on to sign Bielik for.. £8m was it. Which was understandable as he looked like a player that would either be here long term or we sold on for substantially more than that. Then he get's injured. Just goes to show that even when you sign the right player for big money, things can go tits up. I don't blame Mel for never breaking £5m again while we are in this league and signings such as Jozwiak become even rarer. But the pattern appears to be that we won't spend any kind of significant money unless there is the chance to sell the player on. Good. There are bargains out there. Marshall and Byrne. Ibe might turn out to be another steal and hopefully if we sign Austin, he will be too. Whilst we allow our academy players and U23's more and more opportunities. Marshall and Byrne are the kind of players that played for the kind of teams that beat us but cost a fraction of our players. They were just hard working professionals who did their job right with no fuss. We have been short of about six of these extremely good value players who just get on with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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