Rumor Mill 2017/18

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Re: Rumor Mill 2017/18

Post by K L Blue » Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:23 pm

bluemike wrote:Sorry KL, didnt see this when i posted story elsewhere

I ain't worried Mike, just hoping the guy from Brighton gets to sign as well

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Re: Rumor Mill 2017/18

Post by Tangfastic » Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:03 am

So we've missed out on Goldson and got a young kid who's primarily a RB?

If that's the case, not sure how much better of we are. Really needed an experienced CB.

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Post by herforder » Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:29 am

Not entirely clear on the logic of this loan - but wish the lad well for his time here. Time will tell whether failure to land a recognised, experienced, CB will impact adversely. But too late now,

Interesting to see the amount and quality of business done by other CShip clubs - notably 'arry at B'ham, Sunderland, S Wed and Derby.

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Post by ashfordblue » Fri Sep 01, 2017 11:19 am

:roll: I don't think the Goldson move was ever going to happen, Brighton signed the defender cover, albeit not the original defender they wanted, BUT it was done in plenty of time for Ipswich to tie the loan deal up, and on the Brighton web sight there's mention of the loan move going through if they sign the defender cover they want, of which they did, But low and behold no arrival of Goldson, so me thinks that as usual this was just a wishful pursuit by MM & ME and was never going to happen, Ipswich always leave their special deals to the last minute, and invariably lose out, its happened countless times.

:shock: But the young Everton RB Connolly move was secured by Joe Royal as the Lad can play at Centre Half, Joe still has a soft spot for Ipswich and wants them to do well, but I'll bet Mick wont play him at QPR game, he'll stick with make shift full backs to cover the centre back slot for a few months, of which his intentions were always to make do until Smith or Chambo or Webster are fit again, will be interesting to see the line up against QPR.

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Post by marko69 » Fri Sep 01, 2017 11:25 am

ashfordblue wrote::roll: I don't think the Goldson move was ever going to happen, Brighton signed the defender cover, albeit not the original defender they wanted, BUT it was done in plenty of time for Ipswich to tie the loan deal up, and on the Brighton web sight there's mention of the loan move going through if they sign the defender cover they want, of which they did, But low and behold no arrival of Goldson, so me thinks that as usual this was just a wishful pursuit by MM & ME and was never going to happen, Ipswich always leave their special deals to the last minute, and invariably lose out, its happened countless times.

:shock: But the young Everton RB Connolly move was secured by Joe Royal as the Lad can play at Centre Half, Joe still has a soft spot for Ipswich and wants them to do well, but I'll bet Mick wont play him at QPR game, he'll stick with make shift full backs to cover the centre back slot for a few months, of which his intentions were always to make do until Smith or Chambo or Webster are fit again, will be interesting to see the line up against QPR.
Only Spider-Man has this, Ash. Don't pi$$ off the superheroes with transfer talk....... they've got more pressing issues to deal with.

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Post by Bluemike » Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:09 pm

I'm booking myself into the local nuthouse because on this occasion I actually agree with Ash !!!!

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Post by ashfordblue » Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:53 pm

bluemike wrote:I'm booking myself into the local nuthouse because on this occasion I actually agree with Ash !!!!
:shock: Fooking Nora, to think me and Blue Mike sharing the same cell room :astroll: :lol: :lol:

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Post by herforder » Fri Sep 01, 2017 2:35 pm

Just found the biggest spider you-ever-did-see in the dog's bed - not the Super Hero variety! Probably take them both for a walk later, providing dog doesn't consume said spider. A sight for saw eyes.....!

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Post by marko69 » Fri Sep 01, 2017 4:57 pm

Hopefully that spider doesn't bite the dog, Herford. Otherwise the dog could be taking you out for that "walk" with its new super spidey powers.

Homer voice: "Spider Dog, Spider dog................................."

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Post by herforder » Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:04 pm

marko69 wrote:Hopefully that spider doesn't bite the dog, Herford. Otherwise the dog could be taking you out for that "walk" with its new super spidey powers.

Homer voice: "Spider Dog, Spider dog................................."
:D Doooooh!

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Post by derick_ipsw » Sat Sep 02, 2017 7:02 am

That signing is completely underwhelming I suppose he can move Iorfa to centre back and play Conolley at right back but he won't because he is a f**king fossil who will go with the same line up until a centre back returns from injury. By then we will be 10th in the league.

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Post by ashfordblue » Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:34 am

:roll: The only chance Mick has of getting a CB in now is if there's a decent free agent one hanging around, I still reckon like Blue Mike said Joleon Lescott could do a good job for us, and he's free??? But in the mean time lets see how the cookie crumbles with what we've got, Connolly is only 19 so if Joe Royale says he's good enough I would go with that, I would take Joe's advise against Micks any day

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Post by K L Blue » Sat Sep 02, 2017 1:00 pm

Alex Bruce is still looking for a club, he might be good cover on a short term contract

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Post by herforder » Sat Sep 02, 2017 1:26 pm

K L Blue wrote:Alex Bruce is still looking for a club, he might be good cover on a short term contract
Pretty sure he signed for Wigan, KLB.

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Post by K L Blue » Sat Sep 02, 2017 2:34 pm

herforder wrote:
K L Blue wrote:Alex Bruce is still looking for a club, he might be good cover on a short term contract
Pretty sure he signed for Wigan, KLB.
AH! I'm behind the times then

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Post by marko69 » Sat Sep 02, 2017 4:06 pm

ashfordblue wrote::roll: The only chance Mick has of getting a CB in now is if there's a decent free agent one hanging around, I still reckon like Blue Mike said Joleon Lescott could do a good job for us, and he's free??? But in the mean time lets see how the cookie crumbles with what we've got, Connolly is only 19 so if Joe Royale says he's good enough I would go with that, I would take Joe's advise against Micks any day
Get down the "Casino", Ash ..... get some dough on Connolly.

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Post by Bluemike » Sat Sep 02, 2017 4:20 pm

Big Joe also said Conor Grant was good enough, he wasn't.

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Post by ashfordblue » Sat Sep 02, 2017 5:36 pm

bluemike wrote:Big Joe also said Conor Grant was good enough, he wasn't.
There's been a bloody site worse signings than Grant over the last 3 seasons, you know who they are so I wont list them, on Conor Grants time, the reason he failed was 2 things, :astroll: Suffolk country life, :oops: and Micks ineptitude to play players in their correct positions, and hoof ball tactics, also he was missing his thieving Liverpool mates :lol: :lol:

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Post by Bluemike » Sat Sep 02, 2017 5:41 pm

He's now at Doncaster, says it all

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Post by Watership Down » Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:50 pm

ashfordblue wrote:
bluemike wrote:I'm booking myself into the local nuthouse because on this occasion I actually agree with Ash !!!!
:shock: Fooking Nora, to think me and Blue Mike sharing the same cell room :astroll: :lol: :lol:
Burke and Hare!!

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Post by ipswichtownNo1 » Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:23 am

Watership Down wrote:
ashfordblue wrote:
bluemike wrote:I'm booking myself into the local nuthouse because on this occasion I actually agree with Ash !!!!
:shock: Fooking Nora, to think me and Blue Mike sharing the same cell room :astroll: :lol: :lol:
Burke and Hare!!
Chuckle brothers!

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Post by rossi » Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:51 pm

Watership Down wrote:
ashfordblue wrote:
bluemike wrote:I'm booking myself into the local nuthouse because on this occasion I actually agree with Ash !!!!
:shock: Fooking Nora, to think me and Blue Mike sharing the same cell room :astroll: :lol: :lol:
Burke and Hare!!
Up the close and doon the stair,
But and ben' wi' Burke and Hare.
Burke's the butcher, Hare's the thief,
Knox the boy that buys the beef.

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Post by ashfordblue » Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:51 am

:roll: Rumour has it that Micks looking at free agent Jay Spearing, a midfielder ??

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Post by marko69 » Mon Sep 25, 2017 12:12 pm

ashfordblue wrote::roll: Rumour has it that Micks looking at free agent Jay Spearing, a midfielder ??
You been listening to Adele again? For Gods sake, Ash! Stop that sh*t!

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Post by derick_ipsw » Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:07 am

derick_ipsw wrote:That signing is completely underwhelming I suppose he can move Iorfa to centre back and play Conolley at right back but he won't because he is a f**king fossil who will go with the same line up until a centre back returns from injury. By then we will be 10th in the league.
I must have crystal ball.

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