[RUMOUR] Andre Gray

Discussion in 'The Transfer List' started by Burnsy, Jan 9, 2020.

  1. Carpster

    Carpster Squad Player

    Yes we are. 60m doesn't and won't be plugged in one season. I didn't say we could replace all of the players sold with better players. But players of the calibre of:
    Femenia
    Cathcart
    Cleverly
    Kabs
    Deeknee
    Gray
    Yes these could all be replaced by a better quality of player who want to play Championship football with the hope of a promotion chasing season.
     
  2. tonycotonstache

    tonycotonstache Squad Player

    Bet when he finally goes he puts a Little Mix song up as a goodbye.

    I'm guessing shout out to my ex
     
  3. Carpster

    Carpster Squad Player

    Are you owning up to knowing little mix songs?
     
  4. a19tgg

    a19tgg First Team

    Ok, so you’re saying we’ve dropped a league but can sign better players than we already have, I just wanted to make sure that’s actually what you’re saying.

    No wonder we were relegated if we didn’t realise when we were a league higher that was possible and affordable.
     
  5. WillisWasTheWorst

    WillisWasTheWorst Its making less grammar mistake's thats important

    Little who? Little Richard, Little Walter, Little Willie John, yes. Little Mix - nah.
     
  6. Carpster

    Carpster Squad Player

    I'm stating that:
    Femenia
    Cathcart
    Cleverly
    Kabs
    Deeknee
    Gray
    Can all be replaced by better players. What's not to understand? Just because my opinion differs from yours doesn't mean it's wrong.

    No wonder we were relegated if we didn’t realise when we were a league higher that was possible and affordable. Like that's got anything to do with me! The recruitment was shocking. Or you honestly trying to tell me that the players I stated cannot be replaced by better just because we've been relegated?
    But then again I am in a discussion with someone who stated that Gray was capable of scoring 17 Premier league goals due to his stats last season.
     
  7. tonycotonstache

    tonycotonstache Squad Player

    Just the touch of your love Carpster
     
  8. wfc4ever

    wfc4ever Administrator Staff Member

    I don't think we will be buying players for good money or high quality but sure a few bargains can be found.

    Let's get a manager first.
     
  9. Smudger

    Smudger Messi's Mad Coach Staff Member

    Saddled with this millstone.
     
  10. Carpster

    Carpster Squad Player

    Stop flirting :eek:
     
  11. El distraído

    El distraído Johnny Foreigner

  12. Hogg-DEENEY!!!

    Hogg-DEENEY!!! Squad Player

  13. Chumlax

    Chumlax Squad Player

    Little Mix songs are catchy as ****, very proficient pop music.
     
  14. The undeniable truth

    The undeniable truth First Team Captain

    Couldn't name a single song, let alone hum one. Who are these tiny Irishmen anyway ?
     
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  15. Carpster

    Carpster Squad Player

    U2
     
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  16. IRB

    IRB THe artist formally know as ImRonBurgundy?

    When does this ****'s contract expire?
     
  17. Carpster

    Carpster Squad Player

    Not soon enough.
     
  18. wfc4ever

    wfc4ever Administrator Staff Member

    Shame we cannot get someone to buy him on loan and pay his wages .
     
  19. We hate 48

    We hate 48 Reservist

    Luckily (for whom?) -he signed a 5 year deal so just this coming season and the one after that to go until it expires in June 2022.
     
  20. Rookery Refugee

    Rookery Refugee Reservist

    Having him under a longer contract helps the club, even if he's crap. First, it lets the club spread out the depreciation on the signing and agent fees, easing any FFP pressure and potentially freeign up money for other purposes. Second, if they do get someone to come in for him, it gives us a better negotiation position, and let's the other club have more clarity on wages.

    All of that would be better, obviously, if he actually found the back of the net every so often.
     
  21. PapaBear56

    PapaBear56 Academy Graduate

    Let them have him.....with Sarr and Delaf likely to go...how about Sturridge and Ighalo up top with Troy in behind when available...would terrorise Championship defences...surprised Pulis not mentioned in Manager possibilities....he gets teams promoted...not great to watch but points count...
     
  22. Burnsy

    Burnsy First Team

    Is this a joke post? Has to be surely?

    Given it’s a reply to a post I made in January, Ighalo is on about 300k a week in China, Troy has never played as a No.10, Sturridge and Welbeck would combine for the most expensive physio’s room we have ever had - and all that before we come to the Pulis suggestion.

    No offence, but if you could burn posts on this forum to the ground, I’d burn this one.
     
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  23. folkestone orn

    folkestone orn Squad Player

    Might as well get Allardyce in with that logic.
     
  24. Burnsy

    Burnsy First Team

    As I’ve said elsewhere, Pulis success is a myth. Has won promotion twice - in 27 years as a manager.
     
  25. PapaBear56

    PapaBear56 Academy Graduate

    Didn't suggest him as next mgr..just expressed surprise his name not on list given his availability and cv...
     
  26. simpleMASH

    simpleMASH Reservist

    What are you suggesting his name for then? Head chef?
     
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  27. Burnsy

    Burnsy First Team

    What is it about his CV that would make him attractive? What has he actually achieved in his 27 years that would make someone think he’s tailor made for the situation we are in?

    Given how no one knows what’s going on in regards to the vacancy, I dare say that if you popped down to William Hill and bunged £25 on Pulis, he’d be amongst the favourites within the hour...almost worth doing just to see the meltdown (myself included) on here.
     
  28. IRB

    IRB THe artist formally know as ImRonBurgundy?

    Linked with West Brom
     
  29. Burnsy

    Burnsy First Team

    https://www.expressandstar.com/spor...on/2020/09/07/west-brom-tracking-hornet-gray/

    Yep. Supposedly we have told them we are ‘open’ to a loan move and talks have been held. Karlan Grant is their main target but they are apprehensive at the £16m fee so Gray is the alternative.

    Unless we really need wages off the books and he’s not had his wage cut, I wouldn’t understand this. He has more to offer to this team currently than Deeney.
     
  30. IRB

    IRB THe artist formally know as ImRonBurgundy?

    Fingers crossed
     
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  31. Jumbolina

    Jumbolina First Team

    Really feels like we are just trying to ship out everyone except the proven deadwood like the centre backs, on loan or otherwise. Surely Gray will be good in the Championship?

    Obviously we need to get the wage bill down and clear some debt but it just feels like there is no strategy whatsoever in terms of who we think we can keep. Completely amateurish.
     
  32. wfc4ever

    wfc4ever Administrator Staff Member

    Well we have sold one player on 70k a week and Gray might be better in the Championship.

    If we sell Suarez too we'd have no strikers with pace unless Welbeck is staying and Pedro or Sarr play centrality.
     
    Last edited: Sep 7, 2020
  33. R4E

    R4E Reservist

    Considering we've only sold Doucoure and everything else is just internet gossip I think you might be overreacting a bit.
     
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  34. lowerrous

    lowerrous First Team

    We should tell them they can have Deeney and that's it.

    Where does that leave Troy if even WBA really are now turning their attentions elsewhere?!
     
  35. Jumbolina

    Jumbolina First Team

    I’d say the players not integrated into the current squad would indicate players we want to sell. And now Gray who has been involved is seemingly available as well.

    Do you think Pereyra/Deeney/Welbeck will suddenly be in the squad on Friday? There should be a balance in terms of selling players and mounting a promotion challenge. Just seems like there is no coherent strategy to me, but it’s little surprise with the current management structure.
     
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