bigthinrob Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 The old saying 'Never look a gift horse in the mouth', is never more true than in this situation re Rhodes. All the other names banded about are not only basically off topic but are sheer conjecture and not really relevant. Maybe if Rhodes wasn't available and someone of his stature but in another position was available, we may be talking about that person and position rather than Rhodes. The fact is though, it is Rhodes who is available, his favourite ground is Hillsborough and his Dad works for us. He is there for the taking, others are not. For the first time in our recent history we are in a position to move on him. Let's not mess it up this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthinrob Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 4 minutes ago, S_W_F_C said: Would you advocate signing him permanently for 11m? Think i've made my feelings clear on Rhodes. The finance side of things is for others to juggle with. Everyone quotes FFP without really knowing all the true implications and i'm no exception and I also do not know the financial situation as to whether buying Rhodes is viable or not. Sooner or later we are going to have to make that quantum leap in transfer fees, if it IS viable then i would say go for it, but like i said, I'm biased. Regardless how we would structure it, i would love to see him playing for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthinrob Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Just now, S_W_F_C said: I believe if we sign him and don't go up that's us under a transfer embargo. If that happens you can completely forget promotion, for that reason im out. I respect your opinion mate. I think however one thing not in doubt is his ability. The viability of the thing is a different argument. Others seem to manage it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrbluesky Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 2 hours ago, bigthinrob said: If it improves the squad it is never futile. Today was today, bad day at the office against a side who had clearly done their homework. There have been plenty of other games where we have created plenty and not taken them, where his instinct in front of goal would have been invaluable. I can never understand the reluctance among the fan base to improve the squad. "Hey Real Madrid fans we're looking to sign that Welsh fella, that Gareth Bale". "Nah, we've already got Ronaldo we don't need anyone else, signing him would be futile". "Ronaldo gets 25 plus goals a year, best saving our money". Is it just us??? You misunderstand, we already have 3 Jordon Rhodes at the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athelwulf Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I think the problem is not so much Rhodes' wages in isolation. Clearly Wednesday could afford to pay them, especially if they outed a player or too. The real problem would be Rhodes' wages compared to everyone else's. The ex-PL teams have the advantage that not only can they afford to pay Rhodes' wages, but they can afford to pay everybody else more than us too. At £60 thousand a week, Rhodes would be earning 50% more than anyone else at the club. We saw what happened when Fletcher was parachuted in on big wages, and how FF reacted to it. Rhodes' wages wouldn't dwarf Villa's squad's wages in the way that he would ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthinrob Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 16 minutes ago, mrbluesky said: You misunderstand, we already have 3 Jordon Rhodes at the club I think the misunderstanding may be in the eye of the beholder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrbluesky Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I Think beholder is out on lash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 On 30/12/2016 at 16:49, theowlsman said: There's a definite rumour he's joining. I know because I started it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 all Rhodes lead to nowhere At the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastleigh Owl Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 26 minutes ago, bigthinrob said: I think the misunderstanding may be in the eye of the beholder! MMMMMMMM, think you are spot on there BTR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taximark Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Not read the full Fred but no way would I chuck 11 plus mill and mega high wages at Jordan Rhodes when they are players scoring for fun below us like Danny graham, Sam winnall and tammy Abrahams altho he's a loan from Chelsea. Edited January 1, 2017 by TaxiMark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S63 Owl Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Has he signed yet?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleblue Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, S61 Owl said: Has he signed yet?!? Fax machine broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S63 Owl Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 21 minutes ago, daleblue said: Fax machine broke. We're talking Tuesday now then by the time someone's been out to fix that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 1 minute ago, S61 Owl said: We're talking Tuesday now then by the time someone's been out to fix that! this next tuesday ?? oh well someone had to say it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 4 hours ago, gurujuan said: Replacing Forestieri with Rhodes, would hardly add to our creativity. Him and Fletcher would be the sort of partnership that would have been deemed good, 5 years ago. Now, it's a bit basic, there's a lot more quality in this league, and Forestieri gives us a place at the table The two issues are separate. I'm not saying sell FF and replace with JR, but an earlier poster had said FF was irreplaceable when the truth is everyone is replaceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin West's Quiff Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 8 hours ago, S_W_F_C said: What would you be thinking about next season if we signed Rhodes and lost in the play offs? I wasn't saying sign Rhodes. I'm not convinced he is the answer to getting us over the line . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 7 hours ago, TaxiMark said: Not read the full Fred but no way would I chuck 11 plus mill and mega high wages at Jordan Rhodes when they are players scoring for fun below us like Danny graham, Sam winnall and tammy Abrahams altho he's a loan from Chelsea. I look forward to Danny Graham firing us to promotion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppers Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Jesus Hirst will be our saviour. The son of God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chow Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 no one in the championship will spend that much on one player this time of year with the FFP because nobody is certain to go up so its not worth the risk. I'd love us to loan him and after watching Nuhiu last night just shows how much were crying out for another striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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