It was Hoskins

[seagull_special]

Bristol Rovers turned down offer because they could not sign replacement striker.

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

We could have given them Holdroyd.

 

[Zebedee]

We were too late it would seem. I wonder how late we were?

 

[Mendoza]

£900,000 for a third division striker....

 

[Rugrat]

Pity but good demonstration of intent for next season. We're all but over the line anyway so not sure it's going to impact on outcome and it will be good to see what Sandaza can do Saturday ... I'm not convinced but it's a chance for him over 90 minutes. I got the sense he was mega unhappy (frustrated) during his interview yesterday and can see him preferring a drop down just to play

 

[Bring back Bryan wade!!]

I thank you for my correct prediction. We will get him for 750k in the summer if Gus still wants him anyway.

 

[El Turi]

Deal still on for the summer I hear.

 

[Bring back Bryan wade!!]

Would be a good signing, think the lads got real potential. Caused Calderon no end of problems at their place.

 

[OSRGull]

I thank you for my correct prediction. We will get him for 750k in the summer if Gus still wants him anyway.

Once again you're saying it like you know what's going to happen.

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

Not good enoughy imo

 

[Wilka]

Would have been a good signing.

Oh well. Just goes to show how over priced strikers are. Better make sure we get Murray tied down to a good contract ASAP.

 

[Simster]

Not convinced by Hoskins at all. Good player but doesn't strike me as the sort of player with a stomach for a fight. I think we've been spoilt by a winning team at a club on the rise, but at some point the chips will be down and we will need players prepared to work hard to get the team out of a hole.

 

[OSRGull]

How does anybody even know it was Hoskins ?

Hoskins is a top player at League One level but I think we need much better if we're going to be playing in the Championship.

 

[Dawn Korus]

Back page of the Argus was the give away

 

[Mackenzie]

Bristol Rovers messageboard

Hoskins Failed Bid - Bristol Rovers Fans' Forum

 

[clippedgull]

Back page of the Argus was the give away

Indeed. Package worth close to £1 million reported by the Argus. Deal would have gone through but too late for Rovers to organise another striker coming in.

 

[Marshy]

£900,000 for a third division striker....

Would that be an acceptable fee for Murray ?....if he was tied down to a contract... Id want pretty much that

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Not convinced by Hoskins at all. Good player but doesn't strike me as the sort of player with a stomach for a fight. I think we've been spoilt by a winning team at a club on the rise, but at some point the chips will be down and we will need players prepared to work hard to get the team out of a hole.

With all due respect - what a load of horsehit!

Hoskins has scored 18 goals this season in a SHIT pub team, against a backdrop of two managerial sackings, player unrest and personnal attacks on him from the fans.

Imagine what he'd do in a good team, at a settled club.

 

[bhaexpress]

I seem to recall that the last striker we got from Rovers did okay.

 

[Simster]

With all due respect - what a load of horsehit!

Hoskins has scored 18 goals this season in a SHIT pub team, against a backdrop of two managerial sackings, player unrest and personnal attacks on him from the fans.

Imagine what he'd do in a good team, at a settled club.

I didn't say he was a shit player, I said he was a good player. But I'm not convinced he's the sort of player with a stomach for a fight. As you know, he arrived at Rovers on a free from Watford because he couldn't cut it in the championship.

Mind you, if Gus rates him who am I to argue?