Bertin?

[Frutos]

Are we still pretty much in the same 'wait and see' situation as to whether he's going to say with us or not, or have we moved one way or another that I've missed?

We've got Whing, we've got Forster, Bertin signing would be the icing on the cake for me.

 

[Basil Fawlty]

If we can keep hold of Bertin, then this season will look very bright indeed.

 

[Yorkie]

It's still wait and see as far as I know - unless anyone else knows different.

 

[vulture]

Am I alone in thinking Berin is over-rated

 

[ali jenkins]

Am I alone in thinking Berin is over-rated

He's good, theres no doubting that, but i do feel that sometimes people (some on here) do think signing him will be the make or break of the season!

 

[maidstoneseagull]

Is he waiting for Falmer or some indication the club is progressing before committing?

 

[NMH]

Am I alone in thinking Berin is over-rated

That could only be the case, if there was a 'rating' that could be said to have been surpassed. What does it mean then, "over-rated"? He's a decent enough player for his position, no Renaldo but then who else is, and has done well for us - with the consideration that finding a better player would not be easy or affordable.
Assuming he might feel comfortable about the player around him, and the location (perhaps a key issue here), then why not try to have him carry on?

 

[severnside gull]

he is better than anyone we are likely to atttract and will wait until pre-season to see if a bigger club come looking.....and why wouldn't/shouldn't he? Reckon we can reasonably assume he will move on

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Am I alone in thinking Berin is over-rated

No, there are others who think so too, but they are wrong as well.

He is the best defensive midfielder the club has had in 20 years.

 

[Marshy]

better than Jimmy Case ?...

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Better than Jimmy Case at any point in the last 20 years? Probably.

In his heyday at Liverpool, of course not.

 

[Napper]

Am I alone in thinking Berin is over-rated

I agree , he was different class in his first few games, then went at best average for the rest of his games.

We've seen he can be very good though so wouldlove it if we got him. The fact Reid is fit though takes the pressure off getting him slightly

 

[clippedgull]

Am I alone in thinking Berin is over-rated

Agreed. Average player.

I think a deadline should be put on him. Sign or f*** off. We want players that want to play for this club, not wait until the last chance saloon before signing.

 

[the right footed denilson]

Agreed. Average player.

I think a deadline should be put on him. Sign or f*** off. We want players that want to play for this club, not wait until the last chance saloon before signing.

There really isn't any rush- most contracts don't expire 'till July anyway so 99% of transfers are yet to happen. He is always going to review his options and who can blame him?

Hope he signs. Hope Currie signs too. Just imagine that!

 

[ManOnTheRun]

He is the best defensive midfielder the club has had in 20 years.

I'm with you on that HKFC ... we have been crying out for someone like him for years. I really hope he stays ...

 

[Icy Gull]

A midfielder who can break play up without going through players and getting booked for ridiculous tackles, who can also pass the ball as well as slow the play down. If he stays I reckon he will be the next big money player to leave ...probably in the January window. He is too good for this division, imo.

 

[Withdean Wanderer]

Agreed. Average player.

I think a deadline should be put on him. Sign or f*** off. We want players that want to play for this club, not wait until the last chance saloon before signing.

That sums it up as i see it. But apparently we are definitely 'wrong'.

 

[B.W.]

He is a good player, but we should set a deadline... if he says No, we need time to find an alternative defencive midfielder (Reid is not that type of player BTW)...