[Archived] Summer Transfer Window

[LeChuck]

I think 2.5 million is such a poor offer...and i bet they know it

Why? It's around what we paid for him, and he hasn't gone up any levels in performance from his Wigan days (not an insult, he was very good there), and he's now a year older.

The only way he can be worth considerably more than what we paid for him is if the new television money and/or newly 'rich' clubs are inflating transfer fees.

[Guest shoppybrfc]

Snap their hands off, Roberts is never going to be good enough for a top 6 side, we dont see our rivals such as Villa,West ham,Pompey wanting Roberts. Hes not good enough for a potential top 6 side. Use the cash to get Mido, Hughes will keep him in check.

[grizfoot]

Snap their hands off, Roberts is never going to be good enough for a top 6 side, we dont see our rivals such as Villa,West ham,Pompey wanting Roberts. Hes not good enough for a potential top 6 side. Use the cash to get Mido, Hughes will keep him in check.

I'm sure Roberts scored more goals than Mido last season.

Mido already messed the club around last year. Best to stay well clear I say.

[benhben]

Defoe!

[Cocker]

Defoe!

Click

You do have to wonder about the lad dont you. You hear all the time about footballers who dont really care about playing and are quite happy to get the cash - I think he could be one of em. There is no way he will get that many games next season though I bet he still gets an England call up :ph34r:

[rover_groo]

I'm sure Roberts scored more goals than Mido last season.

Mido already messed the club around last year. Best to stay well clear I say.

Agreed Grizfoot!!

Would hate to see the sight of the fecker around here. I wouldn't welcome him at all.

At the moment, he wouldn't really be pushing for a place:-

Derbyshire, Gallagher, Jeffers, McCarthy, Rigters, Roberts.

[SuperStella]

Bellamy may be signing

I'll know more at 8:43pm

Make sure your all online!

[gazsimm]

Bellamy may be signing

I'll know more at 8:43pm

Make sure your all online!

how have you heard this?

[krislu]

Bellamy may be signing

I'll know more at 8:43pm

Make sure your all online!

Haha

[Manc Rover]

Haha

Oh I hope this is true. That would make my miserable day worth while!

[Bing]

After the Torres press conference there can be little doubt left that Bellamy is on his way out.

Asked about what this signing means for players like Bellamy, he responded with "he knows my ideas." Then asked whether that meant he was still here and still part of his plans, he said "Are we talking about Torres?" and the questioner said, "no, Bellamy" then Benitez said "I am very happy to have Torres here."

Very strange. It was as if Benitez was trying to make a deliberate point that he wanted Bellamy out. The usual response would have been a dead batted "Craig's still at the club and part of the squad etc etc."

[SuperStella]

Maybe Benitez was making a point that he was unveiling new signing TORRES rather than talk about existing players..

Ask Nicko

[gazsimm]

is that bellers at ewood? or am i seeing things

[Fife Rover]

is that bellers at ewood? or am i seeing things

Don't you start as well. We have enough silly b's already with SS trying for a wind-up!

[philipl]

I have just been for a walk round the block and I haven't seen Bellamy.

[gazsimm]

I have just been for a walk round the block and I haven't seen Bellamy.

try again

[gazsimm]

Don't you start as well. We have enough silly b's already with SS trying for a wind-up!

the bbc might report it though

[USABlue]

After the Torres press conference there can be little doubt left that Bellamy is on his way out.

Asked about what this signing means for players like Bellamy, he responded with "he knows my ideas." Then asked whether that meant he was still here and still part of his plans, he said "Are we talking about Torres?" and the questioner said, "no, Bellamy" then Benitez said "I am very happy to have Torres here."

Very strange. It was as if Benitez was trying to make a deliberate point that he wanted Bellamy out. The usual response would have been a dead batted "Craig's still at the club and part of the squad etc etc."

Means nothing more than "f off and mind your own business" Happy? at 26 Mil he ought to be delirious

[Teemu]

Why? It's around what we paid for him, and he hasn't gone up any levels in performance from his Wigan days (not an insult, he was very good there), and he's now a year older.

The only way he can be worth considerably more than what we paid for him is if the new television money and/or newly 'rich' clubs are inflating transfer fees.

I thought even then that 2,5 mil was a bargain for Roberts. And anyway Wigan has done some really poor business in the transfer market, so any going rate of theirs shouldn't be any concern for Rovers. Look at Heskey for evidence

I think he'd slot quite easily in to the 4-6 mil cathegory. First team players for decent prem teams don't usually go for less. And selling him now and resorting his role to be played by rather untested Dutch guy would be a big gamble. I believe we are going to keep him and Ritgers is just his backup. Only chance is that we are paying silly amounts for Bellers and need to sell players to fund it. IMO we shouldn't pay more than 7 or 8 mils for Bellamy and we should have that kind of money available (?).

Speaking of other transfer targers, I'd be very happy if we'd be looking in for Ludovic Giuly. It seems clear that he is moving away from Barca. Could be out of our reach but if Newcastle is involved,as is reported, I'd say try to get in and steal the deal the Ritgers way. He'd be genuine superstar quality.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Benitez admitts that Bellamy looks to be on his way.......how about making an offer Rovers?

[John]

Interesting to hear Rafa's last comment below - wonder if we will see rumours for MGP or Bents start to fly about.

"It is clear we will improve with Fernando but if we can find other players good enough I think we will have better balance.

"When you talk about the Premier League you talk about nine months and you need a big squad.

"We have some names. We are especially looking for wingers."

[Billy Castell]

Tell them Matteo has played on the wing then. Or Gallagher

I think we should start looking elsewhere, and not get so obsessed with Bellamy. If he's available, Saviola could be an option, although I don't know if he's moved from Barca to date. Or perhaps get an Argie or Brazilian from MSI or whatever they're called. That would only cost £5.5m.

[John]

I think we should start looking elsewhere, and not get so obsessed with Bellamy.

I am sure Hughes is not obsessed with Bellamy. He will have other targets.

Looking back, Hughes was correct with his comments a few months after Bellamy left. He said (referring to Bellamy), sometimes players should realise (and appreciate) when they are playing well and have a prominent role within a team.

Looks like Bellamy should have listened....

[Roar of the Rover]

We could do with this guy in our team : http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2nSOv8s7igU

Great Compusure

[philipl]

Double bad news- West Ham bidding £11m for Bellamy and Man U selling Richardson to fund a bid for Benni.

Good news- these are Tribal Football reports.