Birmingham release Kevin Philips

[Giraffe]

I'm pretty sure I heard him on the radio saaying he was free and available to a championship team and thought that he would be able to score plenty of goals in the Championship.

Yep I heard him interviewed on five live where he said just that. Got the impression that we were exactly the type of club he would consider but there must be about 14 clubs in the championship that would fit the bill. Gus may gain us some brownie points but we would need to be able compete financially.

 

[perseus]

Just been announced. Interesting? Could he be "the one"?

They are releasing Larsson and two others that appeared in the League Cup Final. Larsson is a right sided midfielder and more important he can take corners, which we need if Elliott Bennett is to be in the game more.

 

[empire]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[kevtherev]

Really think this is likely considering our wage cap?

Just because we would not pay £10k a week for a unproven championship striker, who is prone to sulking and pissing off his team mates, does not mean we have a wage cap. It means he was not worth that sort of money. Phillips on the other hand on a one year deal, that a different kettle of fish.

 

[Sheebo]

no thanks.

we need a target man.

I don't think a target man would suit our style in the slightest. Murray was a lot more than that. So basically IMO nNO we don't need a target man - Gus is manager not McGhee

 

[Deleted User X18H]

After speaking to K.P himself he has no intrested in joining us, but did look at me in a strange way when asking him the question.

Well he told me he was thinking of joining us. Gave ME a strange look when I suggested to him he wouldn't!

 

[Turkey]

My concern with Phillips is that for the wages he would demand, would his body be able to cope with regular 90 minutes. No doubt at all that he would score goals, but if we have the budget to get in one high earning striker, I'm not sure someone without much pace and with question marks over how much they would play, is the best use of our budget. I also wonder, if at his age he could get about the pitch and defend from the front like Gus demands from our strikers. I'd rather we spent the money on someone who could have a bigger impact upon the side but if we can afford to get Phillips and another high earning striker, then I'd be all for it.

 

[Hungry Joe]

I'm with Chappers on this, he's one of the most gifted natural finishers in the game at the top level. He'd get plenty of goals even as a bit part player with our service. Would be a top signing.

 

[beorhthelm]

My concern with Phillips is that for the wages he would demand, would his body be able to cope with regular 90 minutes.

i would assume that we'd only go for him (or any player) if they accepted wages in keeping with the clubs wage structure. its not our concern to have, its Gus and Bloom's. even for one year and not as mobile or eneretic as we might like ideally, his presence and experience in the dressing room alone would be valuable to Hoskins and Barnes.

 

[GT49er]

I thought Gus has already said he was not looking for a Murray type player as a replacement, and wants the ball on the ground, pace and movement?

Not everything can be done along the ground - there will still be corner kicks and set pieces - at both ends.

 

[ewe2]

IMO Poyet will sign no "big name " players,with our limited budet he will sign players that fit into "we have the best team but not the best players " remit of last season.

 

[Seagull on the wing]

This is true. But target man or not we need someone who can win something in the air. Murray's game was just as much about defending as it was attacking at times!

I think we're chasing a massive signing, not Phillips, bigger than that. Fingers crossed it'll happen.

Agree with biccy on this one

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Phillips is a proven goalscorer and wants to play first team football. Would be a great signing for us.

 

[BHA1983]

talkSPORT (Ian Danter Brum fan) today suggested K Phil is likely to remain in the midlands for the remainder of his career.

 

[peterward]

talkSPORT (Ian Danter Brum fan) today suggested K Phil is likely to remain in the midlands for the remainder of his career.

West kids - coventry or walsall

East kids - Derby, leicester, forest or notts c

Maybe coventry or Derby imho if he's staying in midlands

 

[hastings]

Veteran striker Kevin Phillips, 37, is set to return to the Championship with Watford after being released by relegated Birmingham.

(The Sun)

 

[peterward]

Veteran striker Kevin Phillips, 37, is set to return to the Championship with Watford after being released by relegated Birmingham.

(The Sun)

I read they are in the bottom couple of clubs next season for wage caps..... we will be above them, so guessing we could afford a bit more than them.

 

[Braders]

Veteran striker Kevin Phillips, 37, is set to return to the Championship with Watford after being released by relegated Birmingham.

(The Sun)

top signing for a club I'm expecting to struggle next season ... we need some BIG signings just to battle this season I think.