"Despite the departure of Porteous, Tom has been encouraged by Ogbonna's recent performances - and with Keben close to a return, in addition to the highly rated Tikvic and Almeida, it was decided that no defensive reinforcements were required."
Poor signing. We would have been watching him with Doig on the pitch at the same time and the decision pursue Porteous and we'll get Danny Rose on a free.
Well if Ryan isn’t happy then Tom hasn’t been told . https://x.com/androofrench/status/1876976896606437529
I'd be pretty bloody shocked if he was unhappy here, considering he's rubbish, frequently costs us, and plays a lot. Sounds like the recipe for a fulfilling, even smug, life, to be honest.
I thought initially he was a great signing. Partly based on a conversation in a Barcelona Hotel with a Hibs season ticket holder and his first games. I think he is ok as a top ten Championship player. But things have changed this season and I would not rate him above Pollock. Sieralta obviously is worse, but even Morris was passable in the three. With the old fella back to fitness he is no longer a guaranteed starter. So if we can turn a penny on him, it would be good to sell now, when January fees tend to be higher than the following summer.
"He has been no more dour than usual." A photo taken by Ngakia when he asked Porteus if he could borrow a quid for the coffee machine.
I thought it was more in line with his response to the question ‘how do you think we’ll do this season?’, which was ‘we’re doomed! (Especially with me at CB)’
Apparently was in Glasgow talking to Rangers on Tuesday according to people ITK...Presume nothing was sorted out as wouldn't have thought he would have played tonight otherwise?
John Laurie was a serious actor wasn't he,RSC etc. He thought he was demeaning himself in a light comedy. Until he read the scripts and participated in rehearsals. I'm not sure Porterhouse Blue ever reads his scripts.
Cleverley has come out to say there has been interest in Porteous. I think he’s broadly fine as a defensive option, but should we get offered anything over £2m we should be running to the hills with the money.
Hull's local press continuing to push this. Strange one - why do they want him? Why does he want to go? How keen would we be to sell? Maybe we've had a sniff they're prepared to spend decent money on Championship-hardened players and sensed an opportunity - it would probably bring a pay rise for him and a move a bit closer to home.
I really don’t rate Porteous that highly. And I suspect TC doesn’t either. However, I do find it curious that TC has gone on record saying he wants players that have played in the Championship, and have a bit of ‘savvy’ about them (buying time, managing the ref etc) - that’s exactly what Porteous was when we signed him. I fear we have maybe regressed him by trying to make him something he isn’t. Might be best to just tell him to go back to acting like a moron. Probably get more out of him.
Eden is one of the most stunning debut albums of all time. She was born in Brookmans Park and grew up in Hatfield. Studied at Hull university.
Yes bought that and the “lost our way, how the hell do we follow that?” follow up albums with occasional decent tracks before they decided they were actually a techo band !
Definitely unrivalled in their catalogue. Most of their follow up albums have merit, except for The Language of Life. The record label obviously wanted to back them for their 3rd album by paying for a full symphonic orchestra. That album includes the great “Come Hell or High Water”. I’ve heard Scott Duxberry state, quite resolutely, that he is a fan.
Don’t mind if this goes ahead. Porteous has had a few good games of late but generally speaking he’s an absolute liability. Also not the most popular player in the squad. If we are to bring in a solid championship defender as being touted then we’d have too many to choose from and out of our current crop I’d be happy to see Porteous or sierralta leave to be honest
I’m pretty optimistic to be honest, from what I’ve heard id expect at least 3 players in this window, hopefully 4 with a gk now added to the priorities
Now let’s not be ridiculous, I don’t have that much faith in the board… lol I’d like to think we’d have a cb lined up or signed before allowing Porteous to leave though
I’m sure we’d target a decent number but as to whether we can actually do a deal with players and their clubs in a competitive market I’d be less confident about. Unless from Udinese or Bayat !
I am hopeful of Kyprianou and a striker, hopefully Al-hamadi on loan with an option. As for the centre back I have no idea of any names currently. also reportedly have a free agent on trial currently and has been training with us since start of Jan