Rumor Mill 2017/18

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Re: Rumor Mill 2017/18

Post by Bluemike » Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:40 pm

I never did believe there was anything in that.

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Re: Rumor Mill 2017/18

Post by pathay » Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:33 pm

lot o talk down here in Cardiff that you are about to sign Graig Noone from us. He is one of three players told they can find another club. Stumbling block apparently was his wages but talk is that he's on his way.

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Post by hallamblue » Sun Aug 13, 2017 10:40 pm

Thanks pathay, there had been rumours up here a week
Ago too, but then went quiet. He's s winger or midfielder isn't he?
Wouldn't surprise me if this happened because we seem to have so many injuries at the moment. You haven't got a CB going free at the moment have you, cos we definitely need good one of those right now!

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Post by Dubai Blue » Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:46 pm

Interesting to speculate, given the apparently rebuffed bid of £25m for Sessegnon from Spurs, what a fit Andre Dozzell might be worth in this moment......... Surely 10-15 million.

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Post by marko69 » Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:57 pm

^ Good question and one I'd like to see a regular viewer make a comment on.

Purely guessing, I would say 6/7 or 8 max.

How is he doing with injury anyway? Out for a while?

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Post by Dubai Blue » Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:42 pm

Cruciate ligament. Out for the season Marko.

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Post by pathay » Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:53 am

hallamblue wrote:Thanks pathay, there had been rumours up here a week
Ago too, but then went quiet. He's s winger or midfielder isn't he?
Wouldn't surprise me if this happened because we seem to have so many injuries at the moment. You haven't got a CB going free at the moment have you, cos we definitely need good one of those right now!
Yes Noone is a fast clever player who has scored some spectacular goals. He does not seem to fit into Warnock's way of playing and he is on top wages which may be a stumbling block. Its all gone quiet about it down here at the moment. We got plenty of CB but I don't think their going anywhere but it looks as if our LB Joe Bennett is of to Fulham . Shame but he as a clause in his contract allowing him to go if he gets a better deal. Bloody good player that we don't want to lose.

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Post by ashfordblue » Wed Aug 16, 2017 1:33 pm

:roll: Mick needs another centre back pronto our defence is too fragile at the moment, any one know of any rumours flying around of any possible moves to secure one, I know Taylor was a sick note, BUT he would have done a job for a short while until we get a decent C back

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Post by marko69 » Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:57 pm

ashfordblue wrote::roll: Mick needs another centre back pronto our defence is too fragile at the moment, any one know of any rumours flying around of any possible moves to secure one, I know Taylor was a sick note, BUT he would have done a job for a short while until we get a decent C back
I'll ask my Nana if you want, Ash? Shove her between the sticks, no one is scoring goals.

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Re: Rumor Mill 2017/18

Post by Bluemike » Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:24 am

Joleon Lescott anyone?

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Post by phily bon bon » Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:28 am

bluemike wrote:Joleon Lescott anyone?
Would be great Mike if true. Where is he playing at the moment? And of course if he is fit. We don't want another crocked centre back like him from Newcastle.

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Post by Bluemike » Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:40 am

No sorry, there is no rumour but I believe he is currently unattached and if fit would be a great stop gap at CB.

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Post by ashfordblue » Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:01 pm

:D I'd be happy with Lescott, he's doing a bit of TV pundit work at the moment, but if micks got his number give him a call.

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Post by arana peligrosa » Fri Aug 18, 2017 12:36 am

Was involved in Lescott's activities for some amount of time and while a good defensive player that was both versatile and could be utilized in other areas of play, was prone to moments of indecision and tendency to go missing. Would he sign here, simple answer, unlikely. Time has moved on, a different club, different location, not to mention the advancing years.

An invariably dependable defensive unit, but no Matthaus or Maldini. Once again his time has passed, the chances of appearing with us are between slim and zero.

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Post by hallamblue » Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:28 am

Rumours circulating that we might be after Gorestd John Hobbs on loan

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Post by Bluemike » Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:23 am

Liz is that Jack Hobbs at Forest ?

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Post by Bluemike » Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:52 am

Yes to my own question......
Town are reportedly looking to sign Nottingham Forest central defender Jack Hobbs on loan.

According to The Sun on Sunday, the Blues want to add the 29-year-old to their squad before Thursday’s 11pm deadline and are negotiating how much of his £1 million wage they should pay.

Hobbs is out of favour at the City Ground having featured in only their Carabao Cup games this season, after making only 10 appearances during 2016/17.

The Portsmouth-born defender started his career with Lincoln City, where he became their youngest debutant aged only 16 years and 149 days, before moving on to Liverpool on his 17th birthday.

While at Anfield, where he made only three starts and two sub appearances, the 6ft 3in tall centre-half spent time on loan with Scunthorpe, Leicester and Hull before joining the Tigers on a permanent basis for £850,000 in June 2011.

The former England U19 international joined Forest on loan in July 2013 before making his move a permanent switch the following January.

Speaking after yesterday’s 2-0 defeat to Fulham, Town boss Mick McCarthy said he was confident of adding another centre-half to his squad before the transfer window closes on Thursday.

Owner Marcus Evans was at yesterday’s match and seems likely to have held talks with the Blues manager after the game with McCarthy unusually late for his press conference having missed his regular post-match meet-up with his opposition counterpart, Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic.

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Post by ashfordblue » Sun Aug 27, 2017 4:05 pm

:roll: Jack Hobbs ?????????? who is he, is he the ancient cricketer who cant get in the first team at Forest, is it yet another definite loan, :shock: Mick late for the press conference speech, urgent talks with ME, :roll: is he getting the chop ????? :) :astroll: is Chambo going the other way, tune in for an update later next week, to hear concluding story of The loaned man Jack from the Forest, and will Mick be gone ??? :o
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Re: Rumor Mill 2017/18

Post by Bluemike » Sun Aug 27, 2017 4:15 pm

Ash, serious question, are you just on a wind up or on drugs ?

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Re: Rumor Mill 2017/18

Post by marko69 » Sun Aug 27, 2017 4:16 pm

Ash, He was late for the conference because Jack Hobbs' brother, Russell turned up and put the kettle on.

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Re: Rumor Mill 2017/18

Post by ashfordblue » Sun Aug 27, 2017 4:17 pm

:roll: Me on smack and crack :mrgreen: :lol: :lol: you better believe it Mikey boy

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Re: Rumor Mill 2017/18

Post by ashfordblue » Sun Aug 27, 2017 4:20 pm

:lol: :lol: I love this site, it makes my weekend with you guys, Marko my favourite song is Puff the magic dragon, I think you know what ah mean 8)

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Post by ashfordblue » Sun Aug 27, 2017 4:23 pm

:P Right me and the Mrs are just going out to celebrate her birthday, going round my mates for a tipple or two or three :lol:

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Post by ashfordblue » Sun Aug 27, 2017 4:24 pm

:roll: See you all next week :astroll: if we get home after the party.

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Re: Rumor Mill 2017/18

Post by Bluemike » Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:22 pm

Cya next time we lose lol

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Post by ashfordblue » Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:24 pm

bluemike wrote:Cya next time we lose lol
ok see you in 2 weeks :lol:

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Re: Rumor Mill 2017/18

Post by Bluemike » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:02 pm

Great fan you are.....NOT.

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Post by hallamblue » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:25 pm

bluemike wrote:Liz is that Jack Hobbs at Forest ?

Yes sorry Mike only now checked into forum again. And I'll bloody swing for predicted text !!! I definitely typed Forest Jack Hobbs , grrrrr !!!

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Post by marko69 » Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:06 pm

hallamblue wrote:I definitely typed Forest Jack Hobbs , grrrrr !!!
You sure? I just went on the Gorestd site, and they too have a Jack Hobbs.

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Post by patthegimp » Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:45 pm

marko69 wrote:
hallamblue wrote:I definitely typed Forest Jack Hobbs , grrrrr !!!
You sure? I just went on the Gorestd site, and they too have a Jack Hobbs
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