City Fan Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 According to "The People", 'Wigan boss Paul Jewell is thought to be lining up a move for Leicester's £1.5m rated striker David Connolly' This is quite worrying. £1.5 million for Connolly is quite a fair price considering what we paid for him, but who would we be able to get to replace him for that much money? Hopefully Levein wouldn't accept the offer but I think he would if he was offered that much. You could see how much we missed Connolly yesterday so I think he would be mad to even consider a bid of that much. So, Do you think CL would accept a bid of £1.5 million for Connolly?
Anish Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 I hope not. On yesterday's performance I'd love to see Elvis and Connolly up front and I think they could do some damage to the opposition. However, £1.5m is a lot of money and I think the board would take it if it was offered to them.
Blue Arrow Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 I really hope there never was an offer Hammond sounded like he played well yesterday.
Fox 4 Life Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 Jewell also said after the game yesterday he is definetly going to sign a striker before 31 August, im just worried that theyll come in last minute and we wont have time to get anyone in, if thats the case we will be well and truly focked!
Ultra Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 It sounds like speculation to me. Wigan have also been linked with Dean Ashton, who has at least proved himself as a top flight goalscorer, unlike Connors. I don't think he'll go anywhere!
Fox 4 Life Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 It sounds like speculation to me.Wigan have also been linked with Dean Ashton, who has at least proved himself as a top flight goalscorer, unlike Connors. I don't think he'll go anywhere! 160336[/snapback] Yes but Ashton would cost £7.5m apparently and connolly £1.5m, I know who id rather have! But I do agree with the speculation as the papers just hear they want a striker and then look for strikers who are doing well i.e. Connolly and make the story!!
stulcfc Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 if we did sell wold be be able to use the money in other transfers?
Libertine Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 Yes but Ashton would cost £7.5m apparently and connolly £1.5m, I know who id rather have!But I do agree with the speculation as the papers just hear they want a striker and then look for strikers who are doing well i.e. Connolly and make the story!! 160337[/snapback] Exactly, it's the obvious story to make up. Better not be true I'll have to change me username and everything
Wellman Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 Exactly, it's the obvious story to make up.Better not be true I'll have to change me username and everything 160343[/snapback] den den derrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! UH UH!
Hazza Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 It does seem more plausible than a lot of rumours - Wigan need a forward and Connolly certainly has the ability to play premiership football, he also wouldn't cost them a great deal considering their resources. I'd rather he stayed but i think the board/Levein could be tempted by £1.5m, though i'd push them up to £2m at least, and when you look at the quality that £100,000 bought us in the form of Stephen Hughes, i'd fancy CL to get an adequate replacement in with that much.
Libertine Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 den den derrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! UH UH! 160345[/snapback] Quiet you!
Little Nicky Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 No no no no no! Please don't let this be true! Who else is there to replace Conners? I can't see anyone I'd rather have in at the moment!
Gené and Tonic Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 Nugent? But he might be worth a bit more now. I've said all along I'd like to see Derek Riordan here - 1m rated.
Libertine Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 Nugent? But he might be woth a bit more now.I've said all along I'd like to see Derek Riordan here - 1m rated. 160349[/snapback] Would Nugent want to come here though, surely he's got a just as good, if not better, chance of playing in the Prem with PNE.
City Fan Posted 21 August 2005 Author Posted 21 August 2005 If it does happen, I hope it happens now than at the end of the transfer window so we can get an able replacement. Was Connolly really out injured?
PontusK Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 Did Kris Boyd ever sign a new contract with Kilmarnock? Wasn't there another Boyd too? Still, would rather keep Connolly.
Jimmy Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 what about derek riordan, but i still hope this is bull tho connors looks to have finally settled in here
lush Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 1.5M, your having a larf!! Wigan have millions to spend, what with the 3m they got for ellington, and their mega rich owner. The thing to remember here is, if we did sell, we need to replace him with equal or better. No top striker in the championship will be freed without top dosh, and no good premiership striker will come, without big wages. So we`ll either need top money, or enough for a jem from a lower division. £3M or no deal.
Durnerz Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 If they've bought Henri Camara for £5m they can bump up their offer for Connolly if there is one. Right now though Connollys contract is up in the summer and its a massive gamble as to if he's going to sign a new one depending on where we are next season. I hope he doesnt go as hes our best chance of consistant finishing, I was speaking to my mate last night who went to Crewe and said Hammond missed 3 chances, Connolly only needs one chance.
Leicester_Mad Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 Dickov back on loan anyone? If Wigan came in with a bid of £1.5mil it WOULD be accepted - we arent a big club and that is a lot of money now.
Muz Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 It's the newspapers putting 2 and 2 together and coming up with 5. Connolly is doing well , Wigan need a new striker , voila the newspaper has a story.
breadandcheese Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 If Connolly's contract is up at the end of the season, we would be foolish not to accept a £1.5 million bid. He may well be one of the top strikers in the league, but £1.5 mill is a lot (forget about the stupid figures being bandied about as to how much Ashton is worth, or how much Camara went for). However, I cannot see Wigan coming in for Connolly. He is, after all, unproven at the top level. They also need someone to replace Roberts in the team (as Camara is clearly first choice). A partnership of Connolly and Camara would not be the greatest (Camara - a selfish striker, partnered by Connolly - also a striker used to being the main front man). On another note, if Connolly was to go, I don't think Luke Varney would be a bad buy. He looked a good player for Crewe yesterday.
rossporterlc Posted 21 August 2005 Posted 21 August 2005 i would rather have the player than the money but i think if we were offered that much for him then the offer would be accepted
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