Transfer Gossip

[deeane Koontz]

1 hour ago, Johnnyrotten said:

I always thought it was "immaculate" 😄.  Me and a mate never referred to him as anything other than the immaculate Anthony Barness.  A class player and came across as a class bloke.  

That's the one pal! Not as ingrained in my memory as i thought it was 😂

[mickbrown]

2 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said:

I always thought it was "immaculate" 😄.  Me and a mate never referred to him as anything other than the immaculate Anthony Barness.  A class player and came across as a class bloke.  

Apparently he lived in Urmston at the time, as did I. Always struck me as a proper ‘unfootballer’ place to live which made me like him even more 

[Tombwfc]

5 hours ago, Wanderlust said:

The correct answer is Roy Hartle.

 

That's where the problem comes with comparing eras. I'd guess the only game that exists of Hartle on film is the '58 final.

I reckon if he played in todays game he'd be blowing out of his arse and a walking red card. And Bradley would get snapped in half if he played in the 50's.

But it's been slim pickings at right back since colour TVs were invented, that's for sure.

[Zico]

50 minutes ago, mickbrown said:

Apparently he lived in Urmston at the time, as did I. Always struck me as a proper ‘unfootballer’ place to live which made me like him even more 

I don't know where he lived but when I lived in Didsbury I once queued in a chippy behind Robbie Elliott 

And I didn't say a thing to him, I was young and a bit star struck

[Tonge moor green jacket]

1 hour ago, Tombwfc said:

 

That's where the problem comes with comparing eras. I'd guess the only game that exists of Hartle on film is the '58 final.

I reckon if he played in todays game he'd be blowing out of his arse and a walking red card. And Bradley would get snapped in half if he played in the 50's.

But it's been slim pickings at right back since colour TVs were invented, that's for sure.

Playing in today's world, he'd have access to better fitness and nutrition specialists.

Best way for me, is to look at their careers; games, trophies, international caps etc.

[Ratwhite]

14 hours ago, Zico said:

I don't know where he lived but when I lived in Didsbury I once queued in a chippy behind Robbie Elliott 

And I didn't say a thing to him, I was young and a bit star struck

Robert Elliot lived in Prestbury, treated a wasps nest there once.

Edited May 18, 2025 by Ratwhite

[tomski]

14 hours ago, mickbrown said:

Apparently he lived in Urmston at the time, as did I. Always struck me as a proper ‘unfootballer’ place to live which made me like him even more 

Top bloke Barness. Met him at Brighton away after he retired and had took his family to watch us off his own back. Has a building firm or did 10 years ago anyway

[tomski]

9 minutes ago, Ratwhite said:

Robert Elliot lived in Prestbury, treated a wasps there once.

Another top white. Was only leaving us for a Byker Grove reunion and the twats came calling

[Tonge moor green jacket]

Just now, tomski said:

Top bloke Barness. Met him at Brighton away after he retired and had took his family to watch us off his own back. Has a building firm or did 10 years ago anyway

He played one of those mega passes that often go unnoticed against West Brom in that play off game.

From right back, a long curving pass into space for Tricky Ricky to run onto and bang into the net.

Back to front, accurate passing, not directly to the man, but to where he was going to be.

Absolute worldy, that is under appreciated, perhaps because of its simplicity. 

[Whitestar]

Me & wife used to do our big shop at Morrisons in town on a Friday teatime, Dave Felgate used to do his at the same time, can't say there was ever anything healthy in his trolley.

[Rizlar]

Didn’t realise we paid fees for Lolos and Desmond ffs Markham was a useless •••• he was .

[Traf]

14 hours ago, mickbrown said:

Apparently he lived in Urmston at the time, as did I. Always struck me as a proper ‘unfootballer’ place to live which made me like him even more 

His kids went to the same junior school as my son.
Spoke to him a few times, really nice bloke

[Steejay]

1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

He played one of those mega passes that often go unnoticed against West Brom in that play off game.

From right back, a long curving pass into space for Tricky Ricky to run onto and bang into the net.

Back to front, accurate passing, not directly to the man, but to where he was going to be.

Absolute worldy, that is under appreciated, perhaps because of its simplicity. 

We were drinking with him in Ritzy after the game. He was with Mcginlay and they were ripping my mate that he looked like Austin Powers.

I got their autographs on a betting slip that I had in my pocket - it was a tenner on Arsenal to win the title, which they duly did.

Lost the slip. 🙄

[gonzo]

1 hour ago, Rizlar said:

Didn’t realise we paid fees for Lolos and Desmond ffs Markham was a useless •••• he was .

Reckon Lolos will be off on loan.

Tutu has one good game in 7. 

[Dr. Feelgood]

3 hours ago, Rizlar said:

Didn’t realise we paid fees for Lolos and Desmond ffs Markham was a useless •••• he was .

Lolos was claimed to be quite a coup. Honestly. Another walking injury.

Tutu too, too &, given the pattern he was chucked into the jury should still be out.

Edited May 18, 2025 by Dr. Feelgood

[Lt. Aldo Raine]

I always assumed Lolos was essentially sign as back-up

A player with potential to compete alongside Collins, McAtee and CMG for one of the two No. 10 positions Evatt was having us play at the time

[frank_spencer]

Despite how disappointing Tutu has been he's been streets ahead of Lolos.

[Whitesince63]

Tutu looks like an injury waiting to happen but Lolos I think was unlucky and I think he’s suffered from not being part of a settled side, much as others have. Hopefully after a summer of renewal and either a few experienced heads and a better idea of what their positions are, we may see some of the potential from the likes of Lolos, Randall, Szabi and McAtee. I’d like to think they’re all better than they’ve shown so far.

[Tonge moor green jacket]

I remember SS comments after the Birmingham win concerning Tutu.

Eulogised over his ability, but spoke about needing to do it more regularly, and that it can be the case with such players.

Consistency would put them in higher leagues I suppose. 

[Cheese]

Haven't Schumacher and Lolos got some history of a falling out at Plymouth?

[Johnnyrotten]

4 hours ago, Rizlar said:

Didn’t realise we paid fees for Lolos and Desmond ffs Markham was a useless •••• he was .

That's a bit harsh on Desmond, he's got talent.  He's not one of those players we've signed for a million and then wondered why.  We paid a small fee for a good winger.

I still think Lolos will have a career in L1, he's got something, but without making excuses for him he's been played in all sorts of positions that aren't his own, and clearly SS doesn't rate him. I don't think his heart is in it, he knows he's not staying.

[Johnnyrotten]

1 hour ago, Whitesince63 said:

Tutu looks like an injury waiting to happen but Lolos I think was unlucky and I think he’s suffered from not being part of a settled side, much as others have. Hopefully after a summer of renewal and either a few experienced heads and a better idea of what their positions are, we may see some of the potential from the likes of Lolos, Randall, Szabi and McAtee. I’d like to think they’re all better than they’ve shown so far.

I'd agree overall, but IMO the only one of those 4 that will start league games for us next season is McAtee.

I'd say Lolos won't start any barring an injury crisis, Randall might get an odd game when the first choice is unavailable, Schon will be a squad player and McAtee might fight it out with Collins to partner a CF.

[Tonge moor green jacket]

If SS wants a different type of striker, then surely McAtee isn't starting regularly. 

Strangely, I can see SS bringing Randall into the fold more early doors to see if he can become more of a regular.

He's got a long contract, so may as well try, unless a loan out is available.

Controversial maybe, but SS may look at his unbalanced midfield, see who is on a shorter contract, is older and would generate some interest.

[frank_spencer]

22 hours ago, L/H White said:

Signed Frimpong to apparently 

Older brother of Wes formerly of this parish.

[Ratwhite]

2 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

I remember SS comments after the Birmingham win concerning Tutu.

Eulogised over his ability, but spoke about needing to do it more regularly, and that it can be the case with such players.

Consistency would put them in higher leagues I suppose. 

That’s why we ended up signing him

Tons of ability, not consistent and very injury prone