Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Balogun played as rightback for Nigeria a few days ago.
We won't be looking for yet another one.
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[Albion] £2m bid rejected by Sunderland for Paddy McNair
- Thread starter Driver8
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We won't be looking for yet another one.
KingKev
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Skaville
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Why would he want to leave Sunderland?
Ps Athletico Mince so bob mortimer being a bit sweary
Ps Athletico Mince so bob mortimer being a bit sweary
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Exacty...and I wouldn't say a replacement for Bruno...but a player to share the workload
Naylor writing about him today following Michael O'Neill's comments about him being Premier League class. Must admit I thought all along he was just a centre back, didn't realise he had impressed so much as converted centre mid. The new Rohan Ince!
His adaptability, ability, premier league experience and relatively modest fee Sunderland are going to ask for him as well as their desire to get him off the wage bill now they're in Division 3 says to me this has a very good chance of happening. The mood music around it certainly suggests so.
From what I've read on Twitter, the Sunderland fans actually do seem to rate him and they don't usually like their players so that can only be a good thing!
His adaptability, ability, premier league experience and relatively modest fee Sunderland are going to ask for him as well as their desire to get him off the wage bill now they're in Division 3 says to me this has a very good chance of happening. The mood music around it certainly suggests so.
From what I've read on Twitter, the Sunderland fans actually do seem to rate him and they don't usually like their players so that can only be a good thing!
Found it an odd piece from Naylor insomuch as he is not one to write about a target unless we are very close, lets hope it's true.
Great we're doing business so early very unlike us!
ferring seagull
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Maybe the Albion didn't do itself justice by making what perhaps might generally be considered as a 'cheeky bid'
I fully understand that the guy has been unfortunate with injuries over the past two years ( although PS and the team have obviously taken that into account in even making an approach and offer).
But he has nonetheless apparently been impressive as his sign off from SAFC was something like four out of five which as a MF has to be pretty good.
Also he has the pedigree of ManU and just because they didn't see him through means nothing as they rarely bring through their Academy products !
I seriously hope that we can get a deal for Paddy over the line !
I fully understand that the guy has been unfortunate with injuries over the past two years ( although PS and the team have obviously taken that into account in even making an approach and offer).
But he has nonetheless apparently been impressive as his sign off from SAFC was something like four out of five which as a MF has to be pretty good.
Also he has the pedigree of ManU and just because they didn't see him through means nothing as they rarely bring through their Academy products !
I seriously hope that we can get a deal for Paddy over the line !
Whitley Bayster
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One of my technicians at work is a Mackem and he speaks really highly of McNair. Says he was head and shoulders their best player last season even though he only played a handful of games. I'm not sure that's much an indicator given Sunderland's demise but I'm now a bit more optimistic! I'm told he's a livewire covers the ground well, he's got an eye for a pass, good in the tackle and gets in the box. Our recruitment team have a good eye for players that fit our system and ethos so I'm happy to trust their judgement, He could be another bargain
That’s what I thought and assumed it is quite close.
On paper it seems like a clever, sensible signing. Obviously not catching the imagination of NSC though as you’d expect a lot more posts than this thread has discussing a player that we look close to signing.
Lifelong Supporter
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Well I think that with our set up and investment we have as good a chance as many of staying up next season which should make us as attractive.
redoubtable seagull
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Yes, I agree. Naylor has publically stated previously that he does not speculate the rumour mill; so unless he has altered his journalistic moral compass, it does seem as if a deal could be close.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
This one seems closer than the Goldson / Moore / Baldock situation.
Perhaps closer than we think.
Perhaps closer than we think.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Balogun and McNair would be replacements for Rosenior and Hueneneier - not sure exactly which replaces which as such.
lizard
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- Jul 14, 2005
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Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Being linked with Derby, Stoke and Norwich now.
Are we actually after him, in reality ?
Something doesn't seem right here, the club are normally so secretive yet not for this one.
Are we actually after him, in reality ?
Something doesn't seem right here, the club are normally so secretive yet not for this one.
Bladders
Twats everywhere
Being linked with Derby, Stoke and Norwich now.
Are we actually after him, in reality ?
If we are, we’ll blow those minnows out the water .
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Makes sense signing a midfielder that can drop back in defence allowing Dunk or Duffy to take the ball out of defence if need be. The downside is his proneness to injuries. Dale Stephens or Propper could push forward more, although Propper seems to like the ball in front of him.
Keepers 3
Full Backs 4 (2 left footers)
Central Defenders 4
Wingers 4 (Wingers 3 Wing-backs 1)
Midfield 6 (incl 2 attacking &/or box2box midfielders &/or utility players)
Strikers 4
= 25
Cowfold Seagull
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Shame, l had been banging the drum on here about Ryan Fredericks for months. Would seem he may be West Ham bound though.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
That's a sweeping statement, Schelotto, although not at his best defensively, did a great job in several Albion home games last season, indeed he kept Bruno out of the team for quite a while. If he ups the defensive part of his game, l can still see him becoming our long term right back.