(That long since we've had any, couldn't find the thread)

Alan Nixon: "Top Liverpool starlet Cameron Branagan will Ben allowed out on loan in Jan.

Bolton lead the race for the 20 year old midfielder"

Edited December 11, 20169 yr by Ratwhite

27 minutes ago, ZiggyStardust said:

Wilson left at home for Bristol Citys pre season trip.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-nigel-pearson-austria-8569120

 

He'll be our player by the end of the week.

On 30/06/2023 at 21:51, Johnnyrotten said:

McManaman back at Wigan for a 3rd spell, he didn't have a club at all last season after being released by Tranmere.  Another "its who you know" signing, with his ex teammate from when he was at his peak now his manager.

 

Weird career. Probably had less than 20 good games but one of them was in the FA Cup final. Like a higher end Clough.

49 minutes ago, ZiggyStardust said:

Wilson left at home for Bristol Citys pre season trip.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-nigel-pearson-austria-8569120

Wasn't it something to do with image rights, sell ons & appearance money that was the sticking point ?

Not even taking him to training camp shows what bullsit that was.

I'd not trust Pearson to run a raffle.

52 minutes ago, Mannyroader said:

He'll be our player by the end of the week.

Can't wait for the "overjoyed to finally get the deal over the line/playing for such a huge club/big ambitions/back where Bolton belongs" video interview.

Birmingham City are sniffing around Wilson apparently.

2 hours ago, Wanderlust said:

Can't wait for the "overjoyed to finally get the deal over the line/playing for such a huge club/big ambitions/back where Bolton belongs" video interview.

You only need to look at the size of the stadium and see the training facilities.  I know a couple of the lads and they only have positive things to say about the manager and the club.

3 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

Wasn't it something to do with image rights, sell ons & appearance money that was the sticking point ?

Not even taking him to training camp shows what bullsit that was.

I'd not trust Pearson to run a raffle.

I have a feeling there is more to this. No idea what but he clearly isn’t keen on him and I can’t see him holding the deal up in what will be small change to his budget. 

Or Wilson may just be an ostrich.

The Wimbledon lad Chislet we was linked with as signed for Port Cale .

1 hour ago, Rizlar said:

The Wimbledon lad Chislet we was linked with as signed for Port Cale .

Thought he may have gone Forest Bean

 

1 hour ago, Rizlar said:

The Wimbledon lad Chislet we was linked with as signed for Port Cale .

Also signed Jason Lowe.

3 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said:

You only need to look at the size of the stadium and see the training facilities.  I know a couple of the lads and they only have positive things to say about the manager and the club.

When St Mirren fans were asking why on earth Baccus would even consider signing for us I mentioned all the above plus family club, direction of travel, ambition, huge support etc etc to which they responded "increase the money or f*** off!"

I'm guessing only one thing matters to many - and it ain't the "nice to haves".

2 hours ago, Rizlar said:

The Wimbledon lad Chislet we was linked with as signed for Port Cale .

I am guessing we werent interested in him.

59 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Thought he may have gone Forest Bean

 

Very good.

Too good for mangetout United.

1 hour ago, TrickyTrotter said:

Also signed Jason Lowe.

Good character, if a bit limited as a player, he shouldn't have been down in L2 playing for a no-mark club.  Presume its another "who you know" signing, he was here at same time as Flitcroft.

Mcginlay and branagan were who you know signings

Why would managers not sign players they have previously had?

12 minutes ago, Casino said:

Mcginlay and branagan were who you know signings

Why would managers not sign players they have previously had?

Never understood why people think it's a bad thing this. It happens in all types of work. First thing I did when setting up a few years ago was take a couple of lads from where I worked previously. Know them, trust them and know what to expect. No different in football, surely. 

Agreed

Maybe its just me (and you) but i get a feeling its seen as a negative

Nowt wrong with bringing players in that are known. So long as they can do the job, and it's not just a job for the boys type arrangement. 

Evatt brought in keepers he knew..

 

18 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Nowt wrong with bringing players in that are known. So long as they can do the job, and it's not just a job for the boys type arrangement. 

Evatt brought in keepers he knew..

 

Whatever works

28 minutes ago, Casino said:

Agreed

Maybe its just me (and you) but i get a feeling its seen as a negative

Memories of Robbie Blake as chief bantz officer persist in these parts. 

2 hours ago, Mounts Kipper said:

I am guessing we werent interested in him.

Weve signed a Tranmere player, why not a Wimbledon player? Same league! Maybe Port Vale offered more?😀

9 minutes ago, RoadRunnerFan said:

Memories of Robbie Blake as chief bantz officer persist in these parts. 

Well, erm, yes

Im going for a lie down

19 minutes ago, Casino said:

Well, erm, yes

Im going for a lie down

Lest we forget the fat kit man.

33 minutes ago, DazBob said:

Lest we forget the fat kit man.

I think he was actually his brother-in-law or something 

Worth remembering that when Parky went back to Bradford for players he came back with Darby and Proctor.  Morais rescued him.