Mark_w Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 his signature at the side of his posts use to say head scout, have I read to much into that? Absolutely not, who on Earth would lie in their member title?
JJS84 Posted 3 February 2014 Author Posted 3 February 2014 Hahaha Glad I could help provide a chuckle for everyone on a Monday afternoon if nothing more.
Corky Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Me and Col are agreed that a defensive midfielder (NOT Andy King) is the main requirement for the squad.
foxoffderby Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 I would go for the top Championship players (if they don't go up with their own clubs). That in mind I would love Cresswell, Trippier and Ings.
JJS84 Posted 3 February 2014 Author Posted 3 February 2014 Feel free to shoot me down, but I'd imagine the Chelsea will want mr bamford to get some premiership football as he has shown he can do it in the championship, and I assume they won't want to risk a title challenge on him scoring the goals. Might be worth a season long loan here.
artursteppe Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 If Burnley do not get promoted there will be a number of clubs looking at Ings. I believe that his goal scoring and his work ethic would definitely put him on Nigel's potential wish list for the Prem next season.
Babylon Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 If Burnley do not get promoted there will be a number of clubs looking at Ings. I believe that his goal scoring and his work ethic would definitely put him on Nigel's potential wish list for the Prem next season. Yup, would definitely have him on my list. Looks like the sort who would fit in here.
Guest Col city fan Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Yup, would definitely have him on my list. Looks like the sort who would fit in here. I agree. His work rate is immense and he can finish. He seems a good lad.
MrSpaM Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Me and Col are agreed that a defensive midfielder (NOT Andy King) is the main requirement for the squad. Don't rate Drinkwater then?
Happy Fox Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Ings would be a gamble not worth taking, this is the only season he has been prolific, if we had to take a gamble on a striker at championship level Jordan Rhodes is your man.
Babylon Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Burnley will have kittens when they see this thread... talking about buying players for the Prem and buying their players off them.
kingfox Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Hardly surprising the see we are interested in Aaron Cresswell, he is an obvious choice for left-back if we get promoted.
Babylon Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Ings would be a gamble not worth taking, this is the only season he has been prolific, if we had to take a gamble on a striker at championship level Jordan Rhodes is your man. Depends on what Blackburn and Burnley would want money wise. Ings is only 21.... and Rhodes was utter crud when we played them.
Guest Col city fan Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Depends on what Blackburn and Burnley would want money wise. Ings is only 21.... and Rhodes was utter crud when we played them. Rhodes was awful.. But he's consistently scored lots of goals in a pretty average Blackburn side. I'm not sure he's Prem quality though? I'd rather have Ings
Candidcamera Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Steve Walsh will have plenty of time to get some scouting in. This is the benefit of doing well. I trust his judgement loads. Drinkwater is my player of the season closely followed by Jamie Vardy.
MC Prussian Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Nigel will be over in Brazil and no doubt relaxing in the rainforest and along the Amazon dealing with any unruly dangerous animals ! As long as he doesn't get lost there in the summer and is able to return soundly and safely!!!
MC Prussian Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 But Bert, who else are we looking at in terms of Premiership quality? C'mon, spill the beans!!
Babylon Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Rhodes was awful.. But he's consistently scored lots of goals in a pretty average Blackburn side. I'm not sure he's Prem quality though? I'd rather have Ings All I know, is that IF we get up and IF we get money to spend, I can't wait to see what Steve Walsh and Pearson can do with it.
JJS84 Posted 3 February 2014 Author Posted 3 February 2014 All I know, is that IF we get up and IF we get money to spend, I can't wait to see what Steve Walsh and Pearson can do with it. This
Kyle_Le_Don Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Glad I could help provide a chuckle for everyone on a Monday afternoon if nothing more. Would have preferred a Sunday
Captain... Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 All I know, is that IF we get up and IF we get money to spend, I can't wait to see what Steve Walsh and Pearson can do with it. I've said this in another thread, but the transfer window should we get promoted is going to be crucial, NP and Walsh have never had the sort of money to spend that could be available to us if we get promoted, and the freedom to pursue any target rather than be limited by budget and availability and have to pick up kids, veterans and out of contract, they also don't tend to go for massive rebuilding of a squad. I also feel that NP will want to test this team he's built and back them to be able to compete in the Prem, rather than ring the changes. So many teams have fvcked up in the transfer window, with costly mistakes, in financial and footballing terms... but first thing is first getting promoted.
leicesterisme Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Ings would be a gamble not worth taking, this is the only season he has been prolific, if we had to take a gamble on a striker at championship level Jordan Rhodes is your man. Much rather have Ings than Rhodes, think Ings would be more suited to our style of play aswell. You say this is the only season he has been prolific, he is only 21.
CosbehFox Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Wouldn't be able to tell you myself but I'm sure they'll have had targets in mind for every scenario. But that's just an educated guess. Having read the book the Nothing Men about scouts, this is certainly the case. Clubs have lists and lists for every position. I think one club I can't remember who had five players for each position pending on their scenario. It's incredible how detailed and how far it all extends. City won't be alone, lots of other clubs in the Championship will be doing the same. They will be scanning through lists of out of contract players and contacting agents to see if the move fits. Really good book about scouts actually. Nige gets slagged off in fact. Absolutely no sentiment or money in being a scout.
Carl the Llama Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Having read the book the Nothing Men about scouts, this is certainly the case. Clubs have lists and lists for every position. I think one club I can't remember who had five players for each position pending on their scenario. Really good book about scouts actually. Nige gets slagged off in fact. Why? He's such a sweet man.
Unabomber Posted 3 February 2014 Posted 3 February 2014 Having read the book the Nothing Men about scouts, this is certainly the case. Clubs have lists and lists for every position. I think one club I can't remember who had five players for each position pending on their scenario. Really good book about scouts actually. Nige gets slagged off in fact. Why does Nige get slagged off?
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