[Archived] Nicko's Thread

[Bobby G]

Nicko would you say its a foregone conclusion that Friedel will leave, or are bridges still there to be mended if Villa look at Green lets say...???

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[BRFCBOY]

nicko any idea when these signings will all go through. castillo, chilean and andrews

[EwoodGlory]

Thanks Nicko,

Was just clinging on to a bit of hope that Bentley could stay.

More talk of Newcastle going in for Warnock this morning, I would be livid if he went there, hopefully it's rubbish.

Newcastle are in for Reyes apparently.

[Mr Creosote]

Thanks Nicko,

Was just clinging on to a bit of hope that Bentley could stay.

More talk of Newcastle going in for Warnock this morning, I would be livid if he went there, hopefully it's rubbish.

Newcastle are in for Reyes apparently.

The Barcodes are great for a laugh. Warnock knows he can do better than them - staying with us for a start. As for Reyes, if he didn't like London I cant see him wandering around The Bigg Mrket in a skimpy T shirt in January.

Jesus.

[trueblue]

Can we please keep the topic to asking questions of Nicko and comments on his answers

Thank you!

[spencey7]

Hi Nicko,

Was just wondering if you've heard any rumblings from the camp about the formation and style of football we're likely to be playing next season?

Will it be an attacking 4-4-2? I was kind of expecting a shift to 3-5-2, but the search for a right-back seems to negate that theory...

And in terms of style, does Ince want to implement the "pass-and-move" approach that he was brave enough to introduce in League Two?

Cheers again for all the info.

P.S. Is Villanueva here??

[nicko]

It's quite hard getting news feedback while the players are in Germany.

I think you will get clues about formation tonight - although it won't be precise until the new players arrive and are bedded in.

I think Brad's situation should be clearer by this time tomorrow...Villa still want him, but Rovers have to agree the Robinson deal.

I have no sightings of Villanueva or Castillo, but they will turn up when flights land - and I'm not being funny by saying that.

[roverfanuk]

Do you know where they are flying in from? Maybe you could get a couple of your contacts to lie in wait at the airports, and make them feel welcome!

[nicko]

Things are happening...but best to wait for an update about 6pm.

Need to find out a bit more, but there is the sound of distant movement.

[roversmum]

Best turn the hearing aid up a bit then........................

[Iceman]

Sound of distant movement? Mind you, Mr Nixon,that its no wonder teams play hardball with Spurs.Levy and his chumps,dont make it any easier for other teams to negotiate with them.Robinson,at best should be going for 3.5mil and nothing more.i get the feeling that,they being difficult about it,because we not handing bentley over to them for a ridiculous fee.that they are offering.

[broadsword]

Sound of distant movement?

That's either jungle drums or yesterday's lunch then.

[they_think_its_all_rover]

Things are happening...but best to wait for an update about 6pm.

Need to find out a bit more, but there is the sound of distant movement.

Nicko, is the story I PM'd you about yours? ...if it is not, is it true?

[nicko]

Best turn the hearing aid up a bit then........................

What?

Nicko, is the story I PM'd you about yours? ...if it is not, is it true?

No, no idea, doubt it.

[Moorey]

Anything exciting happening elsewhere Nicko?

[nicko]

Anything exciting happening elsewhere Nicko?

A lot of sagas moving on slowly...nowt fresh.

The big Latvian plays for Coyley tonight. See how long he lasts. Interesting that Rovers wanted him on trial when Mike Rigg was chief scout...

[Iceman]

Nicko any idea on the south african i pm'd u about?any news on that,could be interesting that one.

[Moorey]

A lot of sagas moving on slowly...nowt fresh.

The big Latvian plays for Coyley tonight. See how long he lasts. Interesting that Rovers wanted him on trial when Mike Rigg was chief scout...

Strange that, particularly given that he doesn't appear to have been a regular for his club for a while.

Not too many Latvian league reserves turn up in the Prem.

[broadsword]

Big Latvian, what is he, a lorry driver?

[Blue n White Rover]

So Nicko, am I right in saying, By the end of the week:

Rovers will have signed Castillo and King Carlos (permanently or loan)

Brad will have moved to Villa

Rovers sign Robinson for replacement

[EwoodGlory]

This could mean Osorio is set for the exit door at Stuttgart, might be able to go in with a cheap bid if they need to get shot?

Stuttgart coach Armin Veh has revealed the Bundesliga club have agreed personal terms with Chelsea defender Khalid Boulahrouz.

The 26-year-old, whose stock rose considerably following his performances in Holland's Euro 2008 campaign, is expected to cost in the region of five million euros.

"He is just the man we were lacking," Veh told the Bild newspaper. "He is one who is not scared of getting involved when needed."

Anything in this Nicko?

EDIT: Near enough £4m to answer the below.

Reports in Spain claim Aston Villa have made an offer for Real Sociedad goalkeeper Asier Riesgo.

Diario Vasco claims that Villa, in search of a new goalkeeper, have targeted the 24-year-old who may be sold by Sociedad to assuage their mounting debts.

Setanta

[hawkiiz]

how many pounds are that? why dont we move in for the chelsea man then?

steve coppel says prem clubs have 3 weeks to buy his players. are rovers likely to make a move?

[den]

Gumboots. Socngill and roversfanuk, could you not have used the Beltley thread, for your last posts?

[waggy]

the bentley injuries are so called so he does not pick up a injury,we will look idiots if some jim brannagan from germany breaks his leg,and we have to pay his wages for 6 months,won't we

[bob fleming]

the bentley injuries are so called so he does not pick up a injury,we will look idiots if some jim brannagan from germany breaks his leg,and we have to pay his wages for 6 months,won't we

Good grief! Is that who Ince is looking at for the new right back slot? I've only just got my head around Ince going back in time for Robbie Fowler but Jim Bran?!