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Post by SleepyGas on Aug 6, 2024 17:29:12 GMT
We signed Rickie Lambert from Rochdale in League Two for £200k after he had notched 22 league goals the previous season. And then didn't score 20+ for us until his 3rd season Turned out alright tho, didn't he? Promoted in his first season and an EFL Trophy Final (10 goals in all comps.. including the only goal over 2 legs against City in the JPT Area Final) FA Cup quarter final in his second season (19 goals in all comps) 29 league goals in his third season Finally sold for over £1m I'd say it paid off, no? |
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Post by warehamgas on Aug 6, 2024 18:51:11 GMT
Shame, I was hoping we had shirt no 3 held back for him! Perhaps percy but whereas in the past I thought we always looked a bit stretched at full back this year I think we look strong there with options. Other priorities? UTG! |
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Post by EastTerraceGas on Aug 6, 2024 18:51:19 GMT
I’ve have it on absolutely no authority whatsoever that we are holding out hoping to get Dom Ballard from Southampton on loan for the season after injury cut short his time at Reading last season
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Post by pirate on Aug 6, 2024 19:17:03 GMT
I’ve have it on absolutely no authority whatsoever that we are holding out hoping to get Dom Ballard from Southampton on loan for the season after injury cut short his time at Reading last season Quality player |
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Post by EastTerraceGas on Aug 6, 2024 20:01:06 GMT
I’ve have it on absolutely no authority whatsoever that we are holding out hoping to get Dom Ballard from Southampton on loan for the season after injury cut short his time at Reading last season Quality player Would certainly be worth holding out for in my opinion. Think he would fit in with the shape too. Float it around gaschat enough it may make the bristol post rumour mill never know |
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Post by Topper Gas on Aug 6, 2024 20:15:19 GMT
Would certainly be worth holding out for in my opinion. Think he would fit in with the shape too. Float it around gaschat enough it may make the bristol post rumour mill never know It looks like a few of L1 big clubs are after him, if he does join us along with Garrett then we really could be looking for a top 6 finish, assuming MT is up to the the task. |
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Post by pirate on Aug 6, 2024 20:16:39 GMT
Would certainly be worth holding out for in my opinion. Think he would fit in with the shape too. Float it around gaschat enough it may make the bristol post rumour mill never know There is a suggestion he has a really good working relationship with Reading manager Ruben Selles, who has of course worked with Ballard at both Reading and Southampton, so I'd imagine they would be favourite if another loan move is sanctioned. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Aug 6, 2024 20:51:39 GMT
Would certainly be worth holding out for in my opinion. Think he would fit in with the shape too. Float it around gaschat enough it may make the bristol post rumour mill never know There is a suggestion he has a really good working relationship with Reading manager Ruben Selles, who has of course worked with Ballard at both Reading and Southampton, so I'd imagine they would be favourite if another loan move is sanctioned. Not seen anything to suggest Reading have resolved their ownership/financial issues and haven't even signed one player so far this summer, I doubt Soton will want to send a player to a club who could well be fighting relegation all season unless a new owner is in place PDQ. It also seems players rarely return to the same club for a second loan spell. |
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Post by pirate on Aug 6, 2024 20:56:16 GMT
There is a suggestion he has a really good working relationship with Reading manager Ruben Selles, who has of course worked with Ballard at both Reading and Southampton, so I'd imagine they would be favourite if another loan move is sanctioned. Not seen anything to suggest Reading have resolved their ownership/financial issues and haven't even signed one player so far this summer, I doubt Soton will want to send a player to a club who could well be fighting relegation all season unless a new owner is in place PDQ. It also seems players rarely return to the same club for a second loan spell. All fair points. Will have to just wait and see what develops between now and the end of window, but is certainly a good prospect and would be a good signing IMHO. |
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Post by Somersetgas on Aug 6, 2024 22:07:10 GMT
Not seen anything to suggest Reading have resolved their ownership/financial issues and haven't even signed one player so far this summer, I doubt Soton will want to send a player to a club who could well be fighting relegation all season unless a new owner is in place PDQ. It also seems players rarely return to the same club for a second loan spell. All fair points. Will have to just wait and see what develops between now and the end of window, but is certainly a good prospect and would be a good signing IMHO. Pirate, do you think we will still be having the same conversation in a years time? It seems to have been going on for nearly two years.Or is it just that there is a lack of strikers out there now to sign? Looking at my sons level, you see one per team, thus reducing the amount in the market further on up? |
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Post by pirate on Aug 6, 2024 22:49:58 GMT
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Post by warwickgas on Aug 8, 2024 12:10:05 GMT
If we are in for Josh Coburn we may get him if events South of the River play into our hands.
I refer to the current saga involving their Tommy Conway. Middlesborough have made a bid. He wants to go there. Hull have made a bigger bid. He doesnt want to go there. If Middlesborough get him they are likely to let Coburn go out on loan. What an irony !
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Post by SleepyGas on Aug 8, 2024 12:41:40 GMT
If we are in for Josh Coburn we may get him if events South of the River play into our hands. I refer to the current saga involving their Tommy Conway. Middlesborough have made a bid. He wants to go there. Hull have made a bigger bid. He doesnt want to go there. If Middlesborough get him they are likely to let Coburn go out on loan. What an irony ! *IF* we are in for him.. let's hope George Friend is pulling some 'Boro strings (and JC has some fond memories of his last stint with us)  |
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Post by gasmania on Aug 13, 2024 12:17:12 GMT
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Post by pirate on Aug 13, 2024 12:30:56 GMT
Dom Ballard, Ashley Fletcher, Kyle Joseph and Jordan Rhodes are decent forward options for our level. |
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Post by brfc on Aug 13, 2024 12:51:48 GMT
Dom Ballard, Ashley Fletcher, Kyle Joseph and Jordan Rhodes are decent forward options for our level. I think they’re looking to try and ship out Kyle Joseph who I’d have here. |
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Post by fatherbrown on Aug 13, 2024 14:12:01 GMT
Couldn't bring in Dom Ballard, what about the other Dom, Dom Telford?, WYHHB
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Aug 13, 2024 14:25:43 GMT
Couldn't bring in Dom Ballard, what about the other Dom, Dom Telford?, WYHHB I'd be happy with Dom inatrix. Anyway, back to the football |
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Post by fatherbrown on Aug 13, 2024 14:28:07 GMT
Couldn't bring in Dom Ballard, what about the other Dom, Dom Telford?, WYHHB I'd be happy with Dom inatrix. Anyway, back to the football You have five lashes for that non football quote. |
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Post by outsidehitter30 on Aug 13, 2024 14:58:52 GMT
Peter oRourke on Twitter
In-demand St Johnstone striker Adama Sidibeh has a £500,000 release clause in his contract alerting a number of clubs in England and Scotland. #sjfc
Surely we haven't got another half a mill under the pillow have we?
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