davieG Posted 28 January 2009 Share Posted 28 January 2009 Probably crap and we look well down the list but...... Colchester United`s second bid for Hibernian centre-half Rob Jones has been rejected amid reported interest from Sheffield United, Bristol City, Nottingham Forest and Leicester. Today`s Scotsman reports that the in-form giant defender Jones finds the interest in him flattering and would be willing to consider his options before the transfer window shuts on Monday night. He is known, according to the report, to want to return to England, but the former Grimsby and Celtic man valued at much higher than the reported in-excess bid £200,000 Colchester have made. In a recent interview, Jones said of the speculation: "People are not going to get interested if you are not doing well and not doing the right things, it shows you are doing the job properly. But there is not a lot I can do about people speculating, that's someone else's prerogative, isn't it?" Sky Sports this evening then reported that the renewed bib, of more than double the first, had also been turned down. They quote a club spokesman as saying: "Hibs have categorically rejected the second offer from Colchester." It remains to be seen how far the U`s are willing to go to secure his signature, although they may face completion from bigger clubs for the 29-year-old. Colchester are still awaiting the FA verdict on their conduct over the first bid, which saw the Essex side reported to the Football Association by Hibs after they made the offer public on their official website. http://www.colchester.vitalfootball.co.uk/...le.asp?a=141072 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 28 January 2009 Share Posted 28 January 2009 seems like a decent CB when I have watched Hibs on Setanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLC Posted 28 January 2009 Share Posted 28 January 2009 Another defender, so thats nelson, antony gerrard, and him, anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pricey Posted 28 January 2009 Share Posted 28 January 2009 Another defender, so thats nelson, antony gerrard, and him, anyone else? Which of those three would you go for? Experience would be good with Morrison and Hobbs being young, so I'd probably go for Jones but i don't know enough about him. 6"7 though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 28 January 2009 Share Posted 28 January 2009 I rate Jones. Very good in the air, fully comitted when he's playing, a bit of a character, brilliant in the sliding tackle. If it's cover, as suspected, he'd be more than adequate for this league, perhaps even the Championship. Although I'll wait for the "No thankz, Scottitsch footy is sh1t!" response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pricey Posted 28 January 2009 Share Posted 28 January 2009 I rate Jones.Very good in the air, fully comitted when he's playing, a bit of a character, brilliant in the sliding tackle. If it's cover, as suspected, he'd be more than adequate for this league, perhaps even the Championship. Although I'll wait for the "No thankz, Scottitsch footy is sh1t!" response. Haha sounds good for cover or even starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Lisemore Posted 28 January 2009 Share Posted 28 January 2009 Good player when iv'e watched him...quite tall and commanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles2lcfc Posted 28 January 2009 Share Posted 28 January 2009 I live near Chester and watched him a couple of years back for Grimsby and was impressed. No doubt he has improved with experience so would be a good addition to the squad imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 28 January 2009 Share Posted 28 January 2009 Not the worst potential signing but Jones ain't a young lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Lisemore Posted 28 January 2009 Share Posted 28 January 2009 Not the worst potential signing but Jones ain't a young lad. Bit out of the blue but does anyone know when Kisnorbo is back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 29 January 2009 Share Posted 29 January 2009 Not the worst potential signing but Jones ain't a young lad. i think you hit the nail on the head their - he aint young and i cant imagine mandy would spend what sounds like at least 1/2m for a 29 year old who really is only cover until Tunch is back next season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandannieldanok Posted 29 January 2009 Share Posted 29 January 2009 No thankz, Scottitsch footy is sh1t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 29 January 2009 Share Posted 29 January 2009 No thankz, Scottitsch footy is sh1t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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