Beauchief Owl Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Athelwulf said: Rhodes would be on £50K a week. This is why I have always doubted that we would get Rhodes. The ex-PL clubs not only have the advantage of parachute money, but also far more generous wage structures. This allows them to accommodate players like Rhodes quite easily. Leeds couldn't even match Wednesday for FF's wages, and Rhodes would absolutely dwarf the rest of the squad's wages. This is why Monk is doing so well. He's got an upper mid-table team to third. Frankly, Leeds should be more concerned about hanging onto Wood, bearing in mind his relatively low wages. That's why Wood has had a £15 million price tag put on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mercury Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, smhouston said: Cannot believe people are turning their nose up at Rhodes. My boss is a Middlesborough fan and he says the only reason he hasn't done better up there is due to them only playing 1 up top, which isn't playing to Rhodes strength He would be an absolutely amazing signing for us. Imagine a strike force to chose from of... Forestieri Winnall Rhodes Fletcher Hooper Exactly what I was saying (& have said same loads of times about Rhodes). In rushing my earlier post, I omitted Fletcher from my list , but I think DC is going for it by looks of things , potentially very exiting times to come if all this comes off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athelwulf Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Exactly, and they're right to be nervous considering Wood's wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) 26 minutes ago, smhouston said: Cannot believe people are turning their nose up at Rhodes. My boss is a Middlesborough fan and he says the only reason he hasn't done better up there is due to them only playing 1 up top, which isn't playing to Rhodes strength He would be an absolutely amazing signing for us. Imagine a strike force to chose from of... Forestieri Winnall Rhodes Fletcher Hooper Wouldnt turn my nose up at him as a player. He's class. But I can't help but think all these costs must be taking us to the limit. Edited January 19, 2017 by Bluesteel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlandished Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 21 minutes ago, Mr Mercury said: Exactly what I was saying (& have said same loads of times about Rhodes). In rushing my earlier post, I omitted Fletcher from my list , but I think DC is going for it by looks of things , potentially very exiting times to come if all this comes off You also missed Nuhiu, Joao and Hirst who all bring something the others don't too Whether we need or will keep all of these if we sign Rhodes is another matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, smhouston said: Cannot believe people are turning their nose up at Rhodes. My boss is a Middlesborough fan and he says the only reason he hasn't done better up there is due to them only playing 1 up top, which isn't playing to Rhodes strength He would be an absolutely amazing signing for us. Imagine a strike force to chose from of... Forestieri Winnall Rhodes Fletcher Hooper To be fair, we've had most on that list anyway, and we've hardly been prolific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cersei Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Heard he's signed and it's announced tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Cersei said: Heard he's signed and it's announced tonight. who for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plonk Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 For villa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 unless we're going to play 4-2-4, I'd rather us focus on the midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Copthorneowl Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, gurujuan said: To be fair, we've had most on that list anyway, and we've hardly been prolific Spot on and the reason for that is the system we've played. In the first half last week Fletcher played up front on his own and held the ball up really well first half both with his feet, chest and often with flick ons with his head to FF who was often too far back to support him. Put Rhodes into that scenario and he will fair no more than half as well as he's miles behind Fletcher in those skills, yes he can and will score more if given chances but he's not in Fletchers/Hoopers class when it comes to holding up the ball and linking play. If Carlos gets more ambitious and plays two up front with Nando yes but if not as I said earlier even Aguero would struggle to score and Rhodes will do nowt in that scenario imo. Posters saying can't believe people turning their noses up well sorry I can't see why the clamour to spend a lot of money on him don't think he's worth it and as Villa are the only other interested party I'm not the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richowl Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, smhouston said: Cannot believe people are turning their nose up at Rhodes. My boss is a Middlesborough fan and he says the only reason he hasn't done better up there is due to them only playing 1 up top, which isn't playing to Rhodes strength He would be an absolutely amazing signing for us. Imagine a strike force to chose from of... Forestieri Winnall Rhodes Fletcher Hooper How do you keep that lot happy ??!! (Should Rhodes sign) the wages must be 150k+ a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgmetcalf Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Rhodes could be smoke to slip someone in under the radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest addedtime Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 19 minutes ago, Cersei said: Heard he's signed and it's announced tonight. No medical then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 19 minutes ago, Cersei said: Heard he's signed and it's announced tonight. Stop it please ..................... otherwise HITC will spot your post and run it as breaking transfer news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendoddsdadsdogsdead Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Honestly don't think we need Rhodes. Adding him creates problems on who you pair him with. If it's Hooper and or Fletcher, no place for FF, unless he then plays left midfield, which in turn pushes Reach out. And where would you play Winall ? We have enough strikers, adding him just complicates matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I was all far getting Rhodes, but now we have got Winnall for a fraction of the price , i dont think we need him. Iid rather we spent the money on a box to box midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s29wfc Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, kendoddsdadsdogsdead said: Honestly don't think we need Rhodes. Adding him creates problems on who you pair him with. If it's Hooper and or Fletcher, no place for FF, unless he then plays left midfield, which in turn pushes Reach out. And where would you play Winall ? We have enough strikers, adding him just complicates matters. It's called having a squad packed with quality, players to come in and not weaken the first 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 35 minutes ago, s29wfc said: It's called having a squad packed with quality, players to come in and not weaken the first 11. Thats all well and good, but there are other areas in much greater need, like central defence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southie_Owl Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 minute ago, gurujuan said: Thats all well and good, but there are other areas in much greater need, like central defence And creativity from midfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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