Guest Deleted member Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Wolves have just let Nouha Dicko go... might yet be mileage in this move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handworth52 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Jordan Rhodes isn't leaving I was told last week. so id be very surprised if things have changed . if he leaves then I think think we are seriously in trouble with ffp. I know who id like to leave but that aint happening . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jack Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 2 hours ago, jack whitham said: So we sell Rhodes and keep bobbar like Nuihu.. Joao needs moving on and why dont we pay Mcgugan off. You can't sell rubbish these days you have to pay to get it taken away. So you just sell the Ming vase and chuck the junk back in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 23 minutes ago, DJMortimer said: It seems to me that the most stupid part of this proposed deal would not be selling Rhodes for a considerable loss, but buying him in the first place. Striker was a position we were already loaded in and it seems we simply could not afford that amount given the other much more urgent needs in the squad. Centre back has still not been sorted out five disappointing league games into the season, both full backs need upgrading and we could arguably do with another option in central midfield. Thats more or less truth in a nutshell isn't it? All spaffing about Rhodes for 3 years..Hey Presto..not a lot...It might seem like lumps in yer mashed potatoes...but its not far offa the truth...is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffield_dave Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) I think it says a lot about where we are that we can contemplate losing Rhodes and it not be the end of the world. Wind the clock back 2-3 years and even having Rhodes at the club was a pipe dream. That doesn't however change the fact that this is an incredibly disappointing situation for everybody concerned. It just felt right for Rhodes to come in and be a big success here. He's a really likeable lad and a fantastic professional. And his scoring pedigree at this level is unrivalled. I don't think I'd be gutted if Rhodes left, but I'm absolutely gutted it hasn't worked for him here. For my money the way his SWFC career has played out - or more to the point the way it hasn't - is one of our most regrettable mistakes in recent years. Fletcher, Hooper, Winnall still gives us a terrific front line.. but potentially letting Rhodes go stings, there's no two ways about it. For me the only way to mitigate the disappointment of this is for the money to be re-invested in 2 or 3 QUALITY first team players in other positions, and for there to be a clear resolution to the Hirst situation. Edited August 29, 2017 by sheffield_dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppers Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 8 hours ago, OwlofOliveGrove said: Rate deal this. The equivalent of buying a brand new car and then selling it privately the second you get it off of the forecourt. This. What on earth has happened? It is weird. But almost the same thing happened to him at Boro in that he was signed for a manager that did not want him. Has the club not got past his refusal to take a penalty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poite Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 8 hours ago, Saxondale said: No way we will sell both and it's far more likely that FF goes. Flippin hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUMBELOWS91 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 1 hour ago, sheffield_dave said: I think it says a lot about where we are that we can contemplate losing Rhodes and it not be the end of the world. Wind the clock back 2-3 years and even having Rhodes at the club was a pipe dream. That doesn't however change the fact that this is an incredibly disappointing situation for everybody concerned. It just felt right for Rhodes to come in and be a big success here. He's a really likeable lad and a fantastic professional. And his scoring pedigree at this level is unrivalled. I don't think I'd be gutted if Rhodes left, but I'm absolutely gutted it hasn't worked for him here. For my money the way his SWFC career has played out - or more to the point the way it hasn't - is one of our most regrettable mistakes in recent years. Fletcher, Hooper, Winnall still gives us a terrific front line.. but potentially letting Rhodes go stings, there's no two ways about it. For me the only way to mitigate the disappointment of this is for the money to be re-invested in 2 or 3 QUALITY first team players in other positions, and for there to be a clear resolution to the Hirst situation. It could turn on it's head very quickly with a different manager/style of play, but I fear there's very little point in him being here under CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDO Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 1 minute ago, RUMBELOWS91 said: It could turn on it's head very quickly with a different manager/style of play, but I fear there's very little point in him being here under CC. Agreed. If FF and JR both leave we may be able to bring in some proper upgrades in two or three areas which have never been addressed since Wembley. There may be some pleasant surprises looming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 It might be for the good for everyone's sake, and I say that with a heavy heart. It just hasn't worked for a host of reasons. I'm not sure CC will ever get over looking JR in the eyes after extra time and seeing fear and apprehension about doing something that should be natural and him wanting to grab the ball. For whatever reason JR had for this, it's not the killer instinct and responsibility you want from your striker and I can't think of many top strikers who would have done the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardo Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, Animis said: It might be for the good for everyone's sake, and I say that with a heavy heart. It just hasn't worked for a host of reasons. I'm not sure CC will ever get over looking JR in the eyes after extra time and seeing fear and apprehension about doing something that should be natural and him wanting to grab the ball. For whatever reason JR had for this, it's not the killer instinct and responsibility you want from your striker and I can't think of many top strikers who would have done the same. which penalty taker would Jordan have replaced. jack or Barry maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppers Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 9 minutes ago, Animis said: It might be for the good for everyone's sake, and I say that with a heavy heart. It just hasn't worked for a host of reasons. I'm not sure CC will ever get over looking JR in the eyes after extra time and seeing fear and apprehension about doing something that should be natural and him wanting to grab the ball. For whatever reason JR had for this, it's not the killer instinct and responsibility you want from your striker and I can't think of many top strikers who would have done the same. A record signing striker not wanting a clear chance to score a goal? Something not right in his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreyswfc Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Rhodes is going nowhere . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, Lombado said: which penalty taker would Jordan have replaced. jack or Barry maybe? Our record signing striker really didn't need to replace anyone when the first five were agreed. However, perhaps limping Hutch with cramp might have been a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 2 hours ago, DJMortimer said: It seems to me that the most stupid part of this proposed deal would not be selling Rhodes for a considerable loss, but buying him in the first place. Striker was a position we were already loaded in and it seems we simply could not afford that amount given the other much more urgent needs in the squad. Centre back has still not been sorted out five disappointing league games into the season, both full backs need upgrading and we could arguably do with another option in central midfield. When we were buying Winnall and Rhodes we had Hooper injured. That left us Fletch, Nuhiu, Joao, and the non-striker FF. We had to buy, and we bought what 99% of us thought was the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, Holmowl said: When we were buying Winnall and Rhodes we had Hooper injured. That left us Fletch, Nuhiu, Joao, and the non-striker FF. We had to buy, and we bought what 99% of us thought was the best. I think that's a fair point - we also loaned out Joao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IstillhateSteveBould Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, Holmowl said: When we were buying Winnall and Rhodes we had Hooper injured. That left us Fletch, Nuhiu, Joao, and the non-striker FF. We had to buy, and we bought what 99% of us thought was the best. That non striker who'd just scored 5 and assisted 2 in 8 games as a striker? And then scored 2 in his next 3, as a striker? Did you miss that portion of the season or do you just choose to ignore it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakefield owl Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 40 minutes ago, heppers said: This. What on earth has happened? It is weird. But almost the same thing happened to him at Boro in that he was signed for a manager that did not want him. Has the club not got past his refusal to take a penalty? No but the club has now seen him play 20+ times and, with perhaps one exception, have yet to see him produce a good performance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IstillhateSteveBould Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, Animis said: I think that's a fair point - we also loaned out Joao. But FF was in goal scoring form at the time. He was then shoved out of the way for inferior players. No wonder he's been annoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 1 minute ago, IstillhateSteveBould said: That non striker who'd just scored 5 and assisted 2 in 8 games as a striker? And then scored 2 in his next 3, as a striker? Did you miss that portion of the season or do you just choose to ignore it? I look at the 90 odd games he has played to form my view. Read the Forestieri stat thread to see how dire we are over a season with him up top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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