Pat Bamford

[Hastings gull]

That passage could also have been written about Vydra. One swallow a summer does not make.

That is true. But the passage could also apply to him. Unless it is the Messis of this world, predicting ability and how they fit in, is not an exact science, and one should not be dismissive. I trust the recruitment and management team, and IF they think PB is worth a punt, then that is good enough for me. But for all we know they may think the opposite.

 

[westsussexseagulls]

Whilst you may be right, of course, the fact that he did score many goals in one championship season, suggest that he DOES have talent and might just need the right team,surroundings and careful management to get the best out of him. Might be worth a loan. know any club that fits the bill?

Yep, going out on loan all the time isn't his fault, looked a very good talent at boro, could do with some stability. People saying disruptive etc , not sure where they get from , unusually a very bright lad for a footballer if you do your research.


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[Rugrat]

Whilst you may be right, of course, the fact that he did score many goals in one championship season, suggest that he DOES have talent and might just need the right team,surroundings and careful management to get the best out of him. Might be worth a loan. know any club that fits the bill?

I'm with [MENTION=638]Bigtomfu[/MENTION] on this. Bamford is a legend in his own mind. He had once decent (not outstanding) season in a very good Boro side and since then nobody has been able to get anything out of him. Fairweather player, I'm not keen on him at all

 

[Hugo Rune]

Paid too much too young. Another player ruined by Chelsea. He is a very rich young man with no need to apply himself or learn his trade.

 

[Hastings gull]

I'm with [MENTION=638]Bigtomfu[/MENTION] on this. Bamford is a legend in his own mind. He had once decent (not outstanding) season in a very good Boro side and since then nobody has been able to get anything out of him. Fairweather player, I'm not keen on him at all

Yes, you could well be right. Time will tell. The fact that he has been on loan for years and no one has signed him, must say something, but then he has not played for CH yet . .

 

[Hastings gull]

Yep, going out on loan all the time isn't his fault, looked a very good talent at boro, could do with some stability. People saying disruptive etc , not sure where they get from , unusually a very bright lad for a footballer if you do your research.


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Yes, just looked. Bright lad which might have led to problems as he became frustrated, or may just be too big for his boots. Who knows?

 

[Bigtomfu]

I'm with [MENTION=638]Bigtomfu[/MENTION] on this. Bamford is a legend in his own mind. He had once decent (not outstanding) season in a very good Boro side and since then nobody has been able to get anything out of him. Fairweather player, I'm not keen on him at all

Yes, you could well be right. Time will tell. The fact that he has been on loan for years and no one has signed him, must say something, but then he has not played for CH yet . .

IMO I think we need something different to a Wilson/Bamford type scenario and would be better served going for a left field foreigner.

That having been said the one young Prem loanee that piques my interest is Chuba Akpom from Arsenal. Strong, quick and hungry. Wouldn't mind a look at him.

As for PB being disruptive I think that comes about purely for sulking when he hasn't got game time at Palace/Chelsea and now Burnley. Fine if he's 'hungry' but in interviews it's come across to me personally as arrogance fed by his agent.

 

[BensGrandad]

I would take Bamford but only if the choice was him or no signing either permanent or loan.

 

[Bigtomfu]

I would take Bamford but only if the choice was him or no signing either permanent or loan.

That would be a sensible approach, but pretty certain the cost of any loan might be prohibitive.

 

[BensGrandad]

That would be a sensible approach, but pretty certain the cost of any loan might be prohibitive.

If Chelsea want him to get games we shouldnt have to pay for the privilege.

 

[Bigtomfu]

If Chelsea want him to get games we shouldnt have to pay for the privilege.

Sadly not the way it works these days. Would imagine a fat loan fee in the region of £2m as per the quote for Vydra last year...

 

[durrington gull]

Sadly not the way it works these days. Would imagine a fat loan fee in the region of £2m as per the quote for Vydra last year...

Ideal loan signing

 

[moggy]

Chelsea to Middlesbrough. Done deal

 

[Nixonator]

Chelsea to Middlesbrough. Done deal

Gutted.

 

[samtheseagull]

Chelsea to Middlesbrough. Done deal

Rising to 10 million maybe

 

[supaseagull]

£6.2 mil for a player that can't score in the premier league- bargain!


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[crodonilson]

Rising to 10 million maybe

£5m up front with potentially an extra £7m in add-ons. Great deal for Boro, Pat Bamford already something of a hero up there.

 

[samtheseagull]

£5m up front with potentially an extra £7m in add-ons. Great deal for Boro, Pat Bamford already something of a hero up there.

Great deal for Chelsea you mean

 

[crodonilson]

Pat Bamford just been on Jim White TS show. Said there was plenty of Championship interest but he had to stay in the PL and he knows he can score goals at this level.

 

[Betfair Bozo]

Am I right in thinking he hasn't scored at all since his last spell at 'boro?