No Uniform Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 1 minute ago, RobbieOwler said: Pretty sure Stuart Gray said he was signed on a free. Yorkshire Post says so too http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/sheffield-wednesday-v-leeds-united-has-tom-lees-performed-better-than-united-s-defenders-this-season-1-7226105 Maybe we're only saying it was undisclosed to save Leeds their blushes. Free can be undisclosed and that's the only fee I've actually seen from a reliable source. I don't think we paid Leeds anything, but definitely paid something. Think it was the payment Leeds needed to pay to Lees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Owl Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Lee Bannan Hutchinson Westwood Wallace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sl-OWL-ly Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Wasn't Waddle got on a "free" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horny owl Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Kieran Lee for me Didnt we get Bannan on a free too? reyt players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelphi1867 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Lawrie madden, with out a doubt, in my time of watching Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james o connor Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 36 minutes ago, No Uniform said: Semedo! Nope not the best player, but the club has improved season on season since we signed him and is the epitome of passion for the club that has helped drive forward the club. Was a driving force in the mind the gap season and was quintessential in 2 seasons ago's incredible run of not conceding goals. Nowhere near Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 2 minutes ago, adelphi1867 said: Lawrie madden, with out a doubt, in my time of watching Wednesday. gave good service i'll grant you that ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.. Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Barry Bannan for me of the current crop :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 29 minutes ago, RobbieOwler said: Pretty sure Stuart Gray said he was signed on a free. Yorkshire Post says so too http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/sheffield-wednesday-v-leeds-united-has-tom-lees-performed-better-than-united-s-defenders-this-season-1-7226105 Maybe we're only saying it was undisclosed to save Leeds their blushes. Free can be undisclosed and that's the only fee I've actually seen from a reliable source. BBC said it was for an indisclosed fee. Wouldn't be surprised if Leeds have a sell on clause in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry sheridan Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 im pretty sure there was a fee involved for Lee's and Bannan id go with Westwood ,Brunt ,Whelan and Simek as best free transfers of recent times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 22 minutes ago, Captain Sl-OWL-ly said: Wasn't Waddle got on a "free" ? 1 million quid I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offalyowl Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Definitely think we paid for lees but he worth every penny, can't just pick 1 as we done some great deals over the years and don't think it fair picking 1 over the other when did all did a great job for us Uto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyowl1 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Hard to single out one because of different circumstances , 1920s players generally frees or very minimal transfer fees , modern players free because clubs want them off their wage bills , frees released as juniors and develop or free because of Bosman transfers. Personal favourite free Kevin Pressman , 15 years service and saw off two International No 1s and the highly rated Matt Clarke during his time with us. Very unlucky never to win a full cap considering some of the keepers who have been capped since he retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 As has been said, Brunt, Whelan, JP McGovern were excellent freebies during a difficult time. But I don't think we were able to make the most of any of them. In terms of our current squad, loovens, Hutchinson, Lee and even Nuhiu have been great value signings when you think of where we were when they joined and the contribution they have made toward where we are now. Kenny Lunt deserves a special mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyowl1 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 1 minute ago, Bluesteel said: As has been said, Brunt, Whelan, JP McGovern were excellent freebies during a difficult time. But I don't think we were able to make the most of any of them. In terms of our current squad, loovens, Hutchinson, Lee and even Nuhiu have been great value signings when you think of where we were when they joined and the contribution they have made toward where we are now. Kenny Lunt deserves a special mention. Kenny Lunt he goes in the list with Donnelley , O'Donnell , Branston and Kim Olsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 The fanfare when he signed as well, we were buzzing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_ Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Tbf Lunt came with a glowing reputation, he was a star for Crewe. Did a great invisible man impression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleblue Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 32 minutes ago, Captain Sl-OWL-ly said: Wasn't Waddle got on a "free" ? Even if he wasn't, what he did for our club it was worth every penny, probobably best signing we ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evaD Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 We paid the remainder of Lees' contract off so it wasn't a significant sum. But I do seen to remember the deal was going to go through as a free until Leeds had a change of heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosleyowl Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Gary Teale and his Bentley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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