gurujuan Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, bigash_swfc said: The only player that completely fits this mould. Is Tommy Elphick. He was a part of Hull City's return to form until Villa (out of the blue) recalled him and Steve Bruce did sign him. Possibly, yes, don’t particularly rate him, but he does meet the brief. He was recalled by Villa, but they have since signed Hause, and are trying to bring in that Bulgarian player, so you might be right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrev Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 13 minutes ago, bigash_swfc said: The only player that completely fits this mould. Is Tommy Elphick. He was a part of Hull City's return to form until Villa (out of the blue) recalled him and Steve Bruce did sign him. Did he? I’m pretty sure Elphick played for Villa against us on the first day of the season when Di Matteo was at Villa before Bruce. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigash_swfc Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, gurujuan said: Possibly, yes, don’t particularly rate him, but he does meet the brief. He was recalled by Villa, but they have since signed Hause, and are trying to bring in that Bulgarian player, so you might be right I do honestly think he'll be coming. (Elphick) Also think we'll get another one atleast from Hogan, ElMohamady, Bree, Taylor and Lansbury. Then there will be a loan signing or two. Rhian Brewster Conor Wickham Baba Rahman (Lookman was never happening) Edited January 8, 2019 by bigash_swfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigash_swfc Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, TrickyTrev said: Did he? I’m pretty sure Elphick played for Villa against us on the first day of the season when Di Matteo was at Villa before Bruce. They've had that many managers I've lost track of time. Anyways. Wickham and Fletcher, what we reckon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzuki_San Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, fpowl said: Get this but our wage bill has significantly increased since then I would say year two signings such as abdi Jones fletcher and Boyd would accumulate in the region of about £140k per week which is over 7million a year just on wages I (without much science!) calculate that our wage bill would reduce by circa £200k p.w. in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Can't see us signing Elphick. Bruce didn't buy him, and sent him out on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Just now, Suzuki_San said: I (without much science!) calculate that our wage bill would reduce by circa £200k p.w. in the summer. ..and that's just by shifting Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrev Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, bigash_swfc said: They've had that many managers I've lost track of time. Anyways. Wickham and Fletcher, what we reckon? I actually think Fletcher and Rhodes is more likely as I’m pretty sure Bruce tried signing Rhodes when he was at Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigash_swfc Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 minute ago, TrickyTrev said: I actually think Fletcher and Rhodes is more likely as I’m pretty sure Bruce tried signing Rhodes when he was at Villa. I agree but thats next season. However late it will be, I still think we'll push as much as we can, this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigash_swfc Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, Suzuki_San said: I (without much science!) calculate that our wage bill would reduce by circa £200k p.w. in the summer. Possibly another 60k, if you add Onomah and Hectors wage to that, when they return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred mciver Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 6 hours ago, keepitsteel89 said: So...your telling me we're snookered? We need about £18 million - CASH - before 30 May . Reach and Bannon may raise this. Trust in Bruce - he'll trade us outta this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, fred mciver said: We need about £18 million - CASH - before 30 May . Reach and Bannon may raise this. Trust in Bruce - he'll trade us outta this. There will be all sorts going on. If it was as clear cut as we need to raise 18m cash before may. We would have never have spent the money we did on getting Bruce and he would never have come. Jos would have continued his cost cutting mission or we would have left bullen in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigash_swfc Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, fred mciver said: We need about £18 million - CASH - before 30 May . Reach and Bannon may raise this. Trust in Bruce - he'll trade us outta this. Ground will go before players. Edited January 8, 2019 by bigash_swfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecap Owl Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Here's one from "left field". Just spoke to one of my friends who is very closely connected to the Vancouver Whitecaps (he played for the Caps in the 70's / 80's and his son is now playing for us). He told me this morning that the Whitecaps have shown interest in Hooper as far as going into some serious negotiations. My issue with Hooper is that he hasn't played for a while AND our home stadium is "fake grass". That being said, a fully fit Hooper might be the striker we are looking for this season... stay tuned... The MLS window doesn't open till early February so any deals would either be kept quiet till then or announced as pending... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I think within the next 12 months we’ll be a totally different side to what we are now in terms of personnel and the overall balance. Bruce knows you need Physicality, Power and Pace to get out of the championship. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 2 hours ago, TrickyTrev said: Did he? I’m pretty sure Elphick played for Villa against us on the first day of the season when Di Matteo was at Villa before Bruce. He did mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerwyldesmullet Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Great Big Galaa said: I think within the next 12 months we’ll be a totally different side to what we are now in terms of personnel and the overall balance. Bruce knows you need Physicality, Power and Pace to get out of the championship. This all day long until the cows come home, the crowds go home and the wagon wheels are sold out. Bruce doesn’t plan tactics he plans Teamsheets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 3 hours ago, gurujuan said: If Bruce is looking to bring in an experienced centre back, and he usually does, then it could easily be someone who is out of contract. At Villa he recruited Samba and Terry, the latter installed as captain. Not saying it would be any of those, but it seems the type of player he always goes for early in his reign. We could do with such a player, an experienced leader at the back, someone who can organise the defence. It does go against our newly stated policy of only recruiting younger players though. However, we are unlikely to find an experienced leader who fits that age profile Venancio will be available for not much and at the price he will cost of less than £1m would be a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night King Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Isn’t Elphick stuck at villa now cause he’s played for them and Hull this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl Rly Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Whitecap Owl said: Here's one from "left field". Just spoke to one of my friends who is very closely connected to the Vancouver Whitecaps (he played for the Caps in the 70's / 80's and his son is now playing for us). He told me this morning that the Whitecaps have shown interest in Hooper as far as going into some serious negotiations. My issue with Hooper is that he hasn't played for a while AND our home stadium is "fake grass". That being said, a fully fit Hooper might be the striker we are looking for this season... stay tuned... The MLS window doesn't open till early February so any deals would either be kept quiet till then or announced as pending... Nixon was asked on this and he replied with “Is he fit?” I am not saying or doubting you, but I would be staggered if he is signed in any window prior to his contract expiring since he is injured. Maybe Whitecaps or DC United in July on a free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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