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Duracell Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 'Raid.' The most annoying and misused terms in football transfers. Adam Hurrey defined its use in football as suggesting "a certain cynicism from the bidding club, and a level of helplessness on the part of the seller." We're never ever the ones doing the raiding, are we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 Just now, Duracell said: 'Raid.' The most annoying and misused terms in football transfers. Adam Hurrey defined its use in football as suggesting "a certain cynicism from the bidding club, and a level of helplessness on the part of the seller." We're never ever the ones doing the raiding, are we? I suppose you could say we raided Wigan for Nathan Byrne and David Marshall last summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 1m is a very good fee to recieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Sell if they will give us that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I like Duane, but £1m isn't a bad figure to receive for him. He obviously wouldn't be one of the higher earners in the team and he's never really been able to nail down his place in the team. Shinnie has overtaken him a little bit in terms of preference. It also gets a good bloke out of a bad situation where he can't guarantee his wages will be paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawhillram Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Better him than some of the younger starlets. Duane not been at his best recently. Sell sell sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottingram Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Still hold hope he can get back to his best but not sure we are in a position to not accept a million quid for a fringe player with 6 months left. Ultimately his best position is where we are most blessed with squad depth. Shame as I like him a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangwayD Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 If genuine then I’d be inclined to take that deal. I really like Duane and he’s coming into his prime but he’s a nearly man for me. Does some great work then ‘nearly’ makes that killer pass, but just doesn’t happen. Cheers Gangway D from the terrace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I'd forgotten about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 If it pays the wages it’s not a bad hit to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 23 minutes ago, Duracell said: 'Raid.' The most annoying and misused terms in football transfers. Adam Hurrey defined its use in football as suggesting "a certain cynicism from the bidding club, and a level of helplessness on the part of the seller." We're never ever the ones doing the raiding, are we? There was a time when it felt like every single Derby County transfer was a 'Rams Raid'. The alliteration was low hanging fruit but under Clough we would more often plunder lower league outfits for versatile defenders or semi-talented Michael Jacobs types. There is a vulnerability to having your team raided that doesn't sit well with me. I don't mind selling players but who wants to see football money men barge into Moor Farm and leave with Duane Holmes strapped over their shoulders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Been a good player for us, just seems to have lost his spark and confidence a bit, so a change could do us good. We’d make a profit on him if he goes for £1mil, which is a big positive for us considering he’s not really a starter anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Nixon claiming he knows people that have taken calls from our senior officials about signing our players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Ram Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I would drive him there myself if we we were to receive £1 million, he just doesn't seem to progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I am a fan of Holmes but so far this season he has been poor. Last 6 months of his deal, 1m would be a brilliant price for him. Slight profit on what we paid which obviously would have been amortized over a period so that 1m will more than cover the last year hit on the books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC27 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Sell. Might be the best thing he’s done for Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogbad van 50 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 23 minutes ago, Leicester Ram said: There was a time when it felt like every single Derby County transfer was a 'Rams Raid'. The alliteration was low hanging fruit but under Clough we would more often plunder lower league outfits for versatile defenders or semi-talented Michael Jacobs types. There is a vulnerability to having your team raided that doesn't sit well with me. I don't mind selling players but who wants to see football money men barge into Moor Farm and leave with Duane Holmes strapped over their shoulders? He’d fit in a Co-op bag for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser_23 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Good player in him, but never really seen his full potential at Derby. Wish him well but take the 1 million and run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 Ryan Conway/The Athletic reporting a move to Huddersfield is imminent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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