StudentOwl Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 7 minutes ago, np pontefract said: Selling our best players is not the right thing to do, if the club are serious about promotion. Neither is going into the opening game of the season with Bullen as boss... but here we are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Personally hope Rhodes stays and is given a chance under the new manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
np pontefract Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 minute ago, StudentOwl said: Neither is going into the opening game of the season with Bullen as boss... but here we are So let's not make things worse than they already are.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I want to punch someone from Norwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMortimer Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 14 minutes ago, torres said: Devils advocate ......... He’s arguably not in the first 16 names you’d want in the squad if fit currently We won’t be anywhere near promotion realistically Isn’t it best to get him off the wage bill?? I agree, but not as basically a favour to Norwich. Without recouping a large chunk of the reckless amount we gambled on him, we are correct in telling them to balls (good summary above by Leaping Lannys Perm). And they could well be back as the deadline approaches with a more attractive offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beighton Owl 87 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Why are clubs throwing 15-20 million on average Bristol City players but won't pay the going rate for a proven goalscorer on our books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel The Tree Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Dom hits the nail on the head yet again ... "Rhodes has struggled to make an impact since moving to Hillsborough in February 2017, hitting just 10 appearances in 55 outings." ... no wonder he's barely scored, JR obviously didn't turn up for the other 45 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ethel The Tree said: Dom hits the nail on the head yet again ... "Rhodes has struggled to make an impact since moving to Hillsborough in February 2017, hitting just 10 appearances in 55 outings." ... no wonder he's barely scored, JR obviously didn't turn up for the other 45 Does he combine his day trips with occasional football matches? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 minute ago, DJMortimer said: I agree, but not as basically a favour to Norwich. Without recouping a large chunk of the reckless amount we gambled on him, we are correct in telling them to balls (good summary above by Leaping Lannys Perm). And they could well be back as the deadline approaches with a more attractive offer. The trouble is, unfortunately we are not in much of a position to negotiate aggressively Free sounds ridiculous, but when you look at all the variables, it’s worth looking at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel The Tree Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Beighton Owl 87 said: Why are clubs throwing 15-20 million on average Bristol City players but won't pay the going rate for a proven goalscorer on our books. Because the EFL Soft Embargo is like a flag that says "Desperate, Vulnerable and Open to Exploitation" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMortimer Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, WalthamOwl said: Personally hope Rhodes stays and is given a chance under the new manager. He's already had 55 chances for us, and rewarded us with the princely total of just 10 goals. Blame what you like (and the list of excuses offered so far have been absolutely unique in my experience of Wednesday players dating back four decades), but the truth is all 5 of our other strikers have outperformed him comprehensively in the one element of the game he was supposed to excel at, whilst still offering all the other things that Rhodes cannot. If he stays, then he deserves the opportunity to earn his place, but nothing he has done in almost four years now would justify that degree of faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, Beighton Owl 87 said: Why are clubs throwing 15-20 million on average Bristol City players but won't pay the going rate for a proven goalscorer on our books. Have a think about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A E Neuman NYowl Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, Beighton Owl 87 said: Why are clubs throwing 15-20 million on average Bristol City players but won't pay the going rate for a proven goalscorer on our books. It shows what Clubs value Rhodes at. Haven't heard of anyone other than Norwich showing any interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, DJMortimer said: He's already had 55 chances for us, and rewarded us with the princely total of just 10 goals. Blame what you like (and the list of excuses offered so far have been absolutely unique in my experience of Wednesday players dating back four decades), but the truth is all 5 of our other strikers have outperformed him comprehensively in the one element of the game he was supposed to excel at, whilst still offering all the other things that Rhodes cannot. If he stays, then he deserves the opportunity to earn his place, but nothing he has done in almost four years now would justify that degree of faith. Wrong. He’s managed 10 appearances in those 55 games 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, torres said: The trouble is, unfortunately we are not in much of a position to negotiate aggressively Free sounds ridiculous, but when you look at all the variables, it’s worth looking at Yes we are. We have something they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 8 minutes ago, Beighton Owl 87 said: Why are clubs throwing 15-20 million on average Bristol City players but won't pay the going rate for a proven goalscorer on our books. Cos Rhodes is no longer a "proven goalscorer" Do you honestly think..all these clubs are "missing a trick" ? They obviously don't rate him ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbupperthongowl Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 In a world where McBurney is worth £20m....they know exactly what they are doing, unfortunately Hello Mr C.... will you please bend over.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 Just now, McRightSide said: Yes we are. We have something they want. They want him for nothing - they hardly played him last year I’m not sure they will jump through hoops to get him back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls-swfc Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I'm surprised that the Chief Cook (down at Norwich) has not made a statement yet regarding Rhodes ... Something along the lines of " Let's be avin yer"... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauchief Owl Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 So now he's scoring goals in pre season matches his value has gone up to...…nothing. Bye Delia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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