[Archived] Nicko's January Rumour Mill

[67splitscreen]

The hungarian Nicko mentioned last night, Wiki says he is a striker who plays in MF for his Country.

Has to be Darb's replacement to be here so quick. But...............

[47er]

Nicko-----the Sun is quoting the "Egyptian Beckham" as saying a 6 month loan deal with Rovers is sorted and he's on his way. Is that correct? if so that presumably means no Spit.

[gazsimm]

i think we need a creative midfielder before the transfer window shuts, without Dunn in the team we look clueless in midfield as it showed in the 1st half last night against Horwich

[gumboots]

play 433 with 3 strikers against any team thats remotely adequete and we'll be destroyed.

you need a 451 with two quick midfielders to play off the striker holding the ball up.

As we dont have one of these, i'd prefer to stick with 442

so whats happening with this ruskie bloke?

I wasn't suggesting playing it permanently. Just that last night it worked well inthose particular circumstances. I wouldn't presume to suggest tactics to anyone as I have little or rather no knowledge of them. Don't even play any of the footie games on the computer so don't even have a theoretical knowledge.

[The Prof.]

The Spurs bid for Roque came in AFTER the Derbyshire-Olympiacos move was set up.

Derbs goes, a replacement for him is due in.

A better replacement for Roque will still have to be found.

The Manchester paper story about City's final bid would have been written without the paper knowing about the Spurs development.

So now we have a simple equation.

Rovers CAN get more for Roque than expected because two clubs are in...but they have to get a replacement sorted out - and now they have more cash to spend.

But no time to spend it.

[mohelger]

Just to clarify - does the Derbyshire-deal include an option for Olympiakos to buy him at a set price as well?

[67splitscreen]

Just to clarify - does the Derbyshire-deal include an option for Olympiakos to buy him at a set price as well?

All the reports I have read (4-5) state no option to buy.

[nicko]

You're saying a replacement for Derbyshire is due in, Nicko, is that a loan or a permanent deal?

I take it you have a name, being announced at 11 o'clock?

It's a permanent...and I think it will come out sooner.

Depends when the disco stops.

DERBYSHIRE...I think there is a fee of £2.5 million agreed if he is a success...not sure how that is defined - games or whatever.

HUNGARIAN...Trialist, could be a squad man...not central to the immediate plans but one for the future.

EGYPTIAN...I think that one is in the lad's head now...if the new arrival is who I think he is then the Egyptian is off.

[Antgrad]

It's a permanent...and I think it will come out sooner.

Depends when the disco stops.

If it's going to come out you may as well tell us now, then we can add it to your scoop list.

[Craigman]

It's a permanent...and I think it will come out sooner.

Depends when the disco stops.

Is that Edin Dzeko (Disco) stopping in Lancashire Nicko ?

[nicko]

If it's going to come out you may as well tell us now, then we can add it to your scoop list.

No, let this one slither out in its own time.

And I can't claim this one...don't want to either.

[Bobby G]

So new arrival isnt a striker, but rather a right back or right winger, cause that would clash with the Egyptian's position.

[nicko]

Is that Edin Dzeko (Disco) stopping in Lancashire Nicko ?

Careful..it's like reading too much into pop lyrics...

I mean disco as in 'last dance at the disco' and as in total desperation, anything with a pulse etc.

[LeftWinger]

No, let this one slither out in its own time.

And I can't claim this one...don't want to either.

Don't want to? Is it not good news from our point of view? Has Fowler re-signed ?

[nicko]

So new arrival isnt a striker, but rather a right back or right winger, cause that would clash with the Egyptian's position.

The new guy I hear is coming can play anywhere across the front line...doesn't score much.

Can you tell what it is yet?

[Sandiway Blue]

No, let this one slither out in its own time.

And I can't claim this one...don't want to either.

Is he that bad?

[dellinsert]

The new guy I hear is coming can play anywhere across the front line...doesn't score much.

Can you tell what it is yet?

Only points to one man for me, Diouf?

[Sandiway Blue]

The new guy I hear is coming can play anywhere across the front line...doesn't score much.

Can you tell what it is yet?

Diouf?

EDIT:Beat me to it Dell!

[67splitscreen]

It's a permanent...and I think it will come out sooner.

EGYPTIAN...I think that one is in the lad's head now...if the new arrival is who I think he is then the Egyptian is off.

A man of many positions then. is he a RB, RM or a good old winger.

Edit tooooo slloooww.

[thenodrog]

No, let this one slither out in its own time.

And I can't claim this one...don't want to either.

Spit?

Damn you two beat me too.

[my_name_is_Earl]

The new guy I hear is coming can play anywhere across the front line...doesn't score much.

Can you tell what it is yet?

Rolf Harris? I'm having a guess at Alan Smith.....

[LeftWinger]

It must be Diouf!

[hawkiiz]

The new guy I hear is coming can play anywhere across the front line...doesn't score much.

Can you tell what it is yet?

babel? that description suits everyone from spurs...

[67splitscreen]

Bendtner by ant chance. Read this morning Le Arse to sell for 5m.

[gazsimm]

Diouf about to sign as replacement for Derbyshire good business by Sam that is. Diouf is a better player then Matty