EdinburghRam Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 That's not enough surely? More like £500,000 for him. Then again, it is the Daily Mail. Trust nothing Cheers for letting us know early though, something for the night owls amongst us to disect i'll get my thoughts in first . absolute bullshit, 1st - He wouldn't choose us over Birmingham and Fiorentina, 2nd - the quoted fee is three times less than those of Brum's and Fiorentina. 3rd- He's a shocking footballer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullspizz Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 That's not enough surely? More like £500,000 for him. Then again, it is the Daily Mail. Trust nothing Cheers for letting us know early though, something for the night owls amongst us to disect No probs, Ithought it was a bit low as well. It's written just below an article on Savage maybe going to the MLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex W Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 i'll get my thoughts in first . absolute bullshit, 1st - He wouldn't choose us over Birmingham and Fiorentina, 2nd - the quoted fee is three times less than those of Brum's and Fiorentina. 3rd- He's a shocking footballer Ben Davies, not Kenny Miller! Plonker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghRam Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Ben Davies, not Kenny Miller! Plonker oh dear, what am I like :redface:. It's simply because the thread had been hijacked by Kenny Miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghRam Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Let's just ignore what happened. I would say 250,000 is reasonable for Davies, especially considering he's 29 and has never played at this level. Would be happy for him to sign for that price, although we do seem to have a massive amount of player that can play in the front 3 position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex W Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Let's just ignore what happened. I would say 250,000 is reasonable for Davies, especially considering he's 29 and has never played at this level. Would be happy for him to sign for that price, although we do seem to have a massive amount of player that can play in the front 3 position I don't think it would, Bailey cost us more than that and he was an unproven youth player from League Two. Ince knows how much Davies is worth, if we sign him for that much I will be shocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghRam Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I don't think it would, Bailey cost us more than that and he was an unproven youth player from League Two. Ince knows how much Davies is worth, if we sign him for that much I will be shocked. I would say 250,000 is fairly cheap, but not completely out of the question. Bailey is 22, and clearly has potential. Many would say that since Davies hasn't managed to play at a higher level so far, what means he will be able to do it now. I think he probably could play at this level but the fact that he 7 years older at unproven will surely put his price down. I personally wouldn't go much above 400,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex W Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I would say 250,000 is fairly cheap, but not completely out of the question. Bailey is 22, and clearly has potential. Many would say that since Davies hasn't managed to play at a higher level so far, what means he will be able to do it now. I think he probably could play at this level but the fact that he 7 years older at unproven will surely put his price down. I personally wouldn't go much above 400,000 £400,000 is more than likely his actual worth, but £500,000 is what they'll want as he's intergral to their team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy from Brazil Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 £400,000 is more than likely his actual worth, but £500,000 is what they'll want as he's intergral to their team. Think they will want more than that as ince is incharge and will want Top Dollar for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex W Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Think they will want more than that as ince is incharge and will want Top Dollar for him. He's not really worth anymore is the thing, and I don't think Clough would go any higher than that anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabber Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 He's 29, lifelong lower league player. When is his contract up? He would perhaps do a job for 2 seasons (31 then, maybe 4 seasons at a stretch)but there would be no return on investment for him - but so what if he gets us promoted... If he can do a job for 4 years then 250K would be a steal, but the fact that he has been down there for all his career makes me doubt it. But we have obviously watched him closely so perhaps he could cut the mustard. Just wish he was 4 years + younger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabber Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Edinboro wrote: Would be happy for him to sign for that price, although we do seem to have a massive amount of player that can play in the front 3 position But if out of the front 3 options Commons and Bueno go, Davies breaks down who are we left with Cwyka and Green, Doyle, Pearson....Pringle... And I honestly don't think that those remaining could create and score enough to keep us moving forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex W Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Just to remind you dabber, you have a 'quote' button remember. Easier to press that than to copy and paste a posters quote out each time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/nottscounty/nottsnews/Rams-fresh-bid-Magpies-midfielder/article-3094172-detail/article.html? He'd be a key player for us, I'm pretty sure of that so I'm glad we are after him. Just because he has played in the lower leagues for his career doesn't really mean anything, he'll do a job for us and he is a player with end product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornwallRam Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 DET have this too; Rams step up attempt to land Magpies midfield star Thursday, January 13, 2011, 07:30 DERBY County are back in for Notts County's attacking midfielder Ben Davies. The Rams showed keen interest in the 29-year-old in the summer and now hope to land the player in a permanent deal during the current transfer window. Derby are believed to be ready to bid £250,000 for the player. "It's no secret we have been interested in him (Davies) in the last six months and with the window being open it is something we are going to try to pursue," said Rams manager Nigel Clough. "Talks are on-going but there has been no official bid. "Figures have been mentioned, if you class that as a bid." Clough also confirmed Derby have made loan enquiries on a number of targets as they look to add new faces to the squad this month. The Rams have watched Davies for some time. He has 18 months to run on his contract and can play on the left or the right. His accuracy at set-pieces is a major plus. Twenty-four goals in 79 games for the Magpies include eight this season. He started his career at Walsall and had spells at Kidderminster Harriers and Chester, where he won a Conference championship medal in 2004. He signed for Shrewsbury Town in 2006 and scored 30 goals in 112 League appearances captaining the side before he left on a free transfer to Notts in 2009. Rams chief executive Tom Glick said in yesterday's Derby Telegraph that progress is being made in the club's attempts to bring in a striker, a midfielder and a central defender. Derby wingers Lee Croft and David Martin are two players who could go out on loan this month. Both played for the Reserves in yesterday's 2-0 victory over Rotherham United Reserves in a totesport.com League Central Division fixture at Belper. "They are out-and-out wide men and we are not playing with wide men at the moment," said Clough. Croft is back from his loan spell at Huddersfield Town where he made only one start, in a Carling Cup tie against Everton. He also appeared five times as a substitute. Martin, a summer signing from Millwall, has not started a game this season. His only appearances came as a substitute in the home games against Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United. http://www.therams.co.uk/news/Rams-step-attempt-land-Magpies-midfield-star/article-3095629-detail/article.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralRam Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Am I the only person who thinks Ben Davies is 2 years too old? We will get a couple of seasons out of him and that will be it. I would much prefer the funds to be used on a < 25 year old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Savage is well too old then! Get rid! oh, he's going anyway. This boy could be reaching his personal prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious01 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Am I the only person who thinks Ben Davies is 2 years too old? We will get a couple of seasons out of him and that will be it. I would much prefer the funds to be used on a < 25 year old I agree. And he has never played higher than league 1 either. He doesn't seem to be the kind of player that will move us a step closer to promotion but you never know. I would have preferred Michael Tongue back but I guess we can't afford him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcdavecov Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 It tells me on FM that midfielders reach their peak between 28 and 31. So there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 If you watch this boy play he'll come in and be one of our best players. He scores goals regularly but he sets them up nearly each and every game. I wouldn't look at his age and his background, just look at the ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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