gonzo Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 4 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Why not ? Best modern era full back we had & would have been another step-change if we'd kept him. Unfortunately his model wife wasn't for being here iirc. He wasnt that good for us in reality imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deane koontz Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Matt Clarke was a mint keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 1 hour ago, meanderson93 said: different end of the spectrum, I liked James Henry a lot, currently doing very well in that Oxford team and would be a nice addition to the way we play now. James Henry was a massive let-down IMO. Seemed like a real coup when we got him, but apart from a couple of goals his performances were generally pretty poor. He'd get nowhere near our team now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 He the lad that scored againt scunny on boxing day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Aye Everyone was excited because of the stunner he scored this against us when he was at Wolves. He's just one of those very forgettable players we had during a very forgettable period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 55 minutes ago, gonzo said: He (Candela) wasnt that good for us in reality imo Blimey. Your standards are high !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 He wasnt even on loan either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, DazBob said: Aye Everyone was excited because of the stunner he scored this against us when he was at Wolves. He's just one of those very forgettable players we had during a very forgettable period. I always think you’ve been a tad harsh on jenry. I think Phil couldn’t get the best out of him. Wouldn’t be the first. On that note as he hasn’t been mentioned. Would of like Armstrong If we played him as a striker. Edited February 14, 2022 by tomski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Rodrigo is another who went on to have a pretty good career Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkonion Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, frank_spencer said: Rodrigo is another who went on to have a pretty good career As did Alonso. We didn't really see him at his best while he was with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted February 14, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted February 14, 2022 Armstrong did himself a favour joining Rovers, I thought he was still a bit raw for the championship at the time. Them extra few months in L1 helped him with a bit more experience and got his confidence levels up. Similarly, I think he's moved to the prem a season too soon too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhanley Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I was going to mention Hebberd, Newsome, Ripley and Pike but I can see they've already been referenced. We signed Stuart Gray on loan when he was a kid in 1983. Cloughie doing John McGovern a favour! He was young and overwhelmed and put in to a midfield with others of a similar ilk. Went on to have a fine career though! Remaining in the 80s - Ian Bailey has also been mentioned. We signed him on loan 2 or 3 times and he was really solid for us each time. Always wanted us to sign him permanently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R5dean Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Page 2 and no mention of Ivan Campo yet ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, R5dean said: Page 2 and no mention of Ivan Campo yet ! Pretty sure we signed him mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R5dean Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 on loan first 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 1 hour ago, R5dean said: on loan first 😳 ... and the title of the thread is... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted February 14, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted February 14, 2022 9 minutes ago, DazBob said: ... and the title of the thread is... ? Great point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 6 hours ago, meanderson93 said: I wouldn't be so sure we were no hopers for Sturridge at the time, an £8-£9million bid may well have got him. I'd like to think with the Prem money it could have been doable with the inevitable returns he would offer. I'll echo the Dawson shouts as well, could just tell he was some player and evidenced by a very very good career. A different end of the spectrum, I liked James Henry a lot, currently doing very well in that Oxford team and would be a nice addition to the way we play now. At the time I was amazed Henry had to drop down to league one to get regular games. Cant believe he only scored 1 for us, and that was deflected, since he went to Oxford he's scored 47! Sadlier reminds me a bit of him, always on the front foot looking to make something happen and comfortable on either wing and down the middle. Juke was superb for us and always looks good for Birmingham, a very underrated player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolli Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 4 hours ago, tkonion said: As did Alonso. We didn't really see him at his best while he was with us. Dont think Alonso was on loan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 20 minutes ago, woolli said: Dont think Alonso was on loan. He wasn't. Left on a free. I don't think anyone expected him to have the career he has had though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Carter Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 10 hours ago, Leyther_Matt said: Allan Johnston, you mean? Sacked by Queen of the South at the weekend, no less. Ritchie was ace but we loaned him from Hearts and he’d already signed a pre-contract with Rangers. I don’t think we ever had a sniff of signing Sturridge permanently, but Dawson was very much one who got away. Jon Newsome was awesome, though I’m not sure he’d have been good enough to come up with us to the Premier League. Similarly Colin Hendry was unreal when he came in. Seem to remember we had Warhust on loan at the same time as Newsome. We couldn’t afford both and opted for Warhurst. Newsome retired the following season due to injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondi Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Steve De Ridder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 In 91-92, the Dibble & Felgate season, we had a goalkeeper crisis and, for one match, loaned Gerry Payton who was then a reserve keeper for Everton. It was a match v Exeter and it utterly pissed down all day. We lost 1-2 (Andy Walker) and there were 5,600 on. I walked onto the Burnden terrace unaware of this & wondered who he was & why (pre t'interweb). It wasn't a memorable match. One instance apart. Late in the first half an Exeter player who looked like Ali from Eastenders, attacking the Lever End got to the corner of the box, near me, and took a right footed curling shot which went utterly top corner. No-one could have saved it. Payton was mid goal in his 6yd bix &, transfixed, watched it fly over him. He barely moved. Behind me an older guy shouted, very loudly across a silenced Paddock "Bloody hell Payton ! I don't mind y' letting one in but y' might get fucking muddy while y' doing it !!". For that reason only, Gerry Payton will always be a loan memory for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I'm another who wasn't in the Candela fan club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWFC_LOVE Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Clarence Carter said: Seem to remember we had Warhust on loan at the same time as Newsome. We couldn’t afford both and opted for Warhurst. Newsome retired the following season due to injuries. Aye, Wednesday wanted £2m for Newsome. Think Warhurst was about £800k. Bit of an unsung hero Warhurst really. Certainly did a job for us in the Campo role before we upgraded. Remember him being injury prone a fair bit in his first couple of seasons. 26 minutes ago, Traf said: I'm another who wasn't in the Candela fan club. I remember there being massively polarising opinions on him at the time. Thought he was excellent. Funny old game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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