[Archived] Nicko's January Rumour Mill

[joey_big_nose]

I do the funnies.

I believe those numbers are being crunched right now between Roque's mob and Man City...who knows what other small print there is.

If Roque thought he was getting £5 million in six months he might need some persuading to take a 'cut' now.

And his handlers will want their percentage.

Sad, but true.

Nothing in the Semioli rumours then Nicko?

[mohelger]

So then it's probably Givet that John Williams is talking about as the "one player we have moved on" here (SkySports) ?

[nicko]

Nothing in the Semioli rumours then Nicko?

It's a new one to me. I heard they were looking in France rather in Italy.

[gazsimm]

heard anymore on Diouf Nicko?

[nicko]

heard anymore on Diouf Nicko?

There's a deal there to be done. Diouf wants to move, Sunderland want rid.

But I'm still not sure Rovers want him...although it could be abother Fowler/Andrews scene where they don't want him to be the first 'marquee' signing.

More like a small tent than a marquee if you ask me.

[roversnick]

nicko - any chance that duff will come back to rovers?

i heard a rumour a while ago that he (john williams) wanted to reunite dunn, duff & jansen and he had got 2 of his 3 targets...

is jansen still training with us? any chance of a contract? of course big sam had him at bolton too...

[braddock]

nicko - any chance that duff will come back to rovers?

i heard a rumour a while ago that he (john williams) wanted to reunite dunn, duff & jansen and he had got 2 of his 3 targets...

is jansen still training with us? any chance of a contract? of course big sam had him at bolton too...

i would rather have fowler back than jansen

jansen is one of my all time favourite rovers players but he's finished in the premier league

[nicko]

nicko - any chance that duff will come back to rovers?

i heard a rumour a while ago that he (john williams) wanted to reunite dunn, duff & jansen and he had got 2 of his 3 targets...

is jansen still training with us? any chance of a contract? of course big sam had him at bolton too...

Duff was offered as part of the Warnock idea in the summer and nobody was too excited about it.

The only place you would unite Dunn, Duff and Jansen would be in the treatment room.

Ouch.

[hawkiiz]

i heard a rumour a while ago that he (john williams) wanted to reunite dunn, duff & jansen and he had got 2 of his 3 targets...

then why do he act so scared about the prospect of relegation?

[gazsimm]

There's a deal there to be done. Diouf wants to move, Sunderland want rid.

But I'm still not sure Rovers want him...although it could be abother Fowler/Andrews scene where they don't want him to be the first 'marquee' signing.

More like a small tent than a marquee if you ask me.

i am sure sam will be able to get Diouf playing like he was at Bolton Nicko, If he is played in the right postion just behined the forwards he will be a very good player for us i reckon. I am very suprised Bolton have not come back in for him, all the bolton fans i know loved him while he was at the Reebok.

[broadsword]

More concerned with finding defenders for a pal of mine.

Andy Todd?

:-)

[nicko]

Andy Todd?

:-)

I said 'defenders'...

[braddock]

Don't be stupid, if nicko says he's gash then he is gash, OK. Everyone knows nicko is better Fergie, Mourinho and Wenger when it comes to judging a player, only he decided to become a journo instead of a real manager (or scout) as it would be unfair to the teams that didn't employ him otherwise.

i thought there hadnt been any nicko bashing for a while...

please let this not be the floodgates opening

[mark]

Geremi has won the Champions League, La Liga and the Premiership. He's out of favour at the barcodes, has bags of Premiership experience and is still only 30! I thought he was a lot older. Great shout IMO.

[Ewood and I Would]

i thought there hadnt been any nicko bashing for a while...

please let this not be the floodgates opening

More tongue-in-cheek rather than "bashing" but I'll let it slide....

[Hughesy]

I believe those numbers are being crunched right now between Roque's mob and Man City...who knows what other small print there is.

If Roque thought he was getting £5 million in six months he might need some persuading to take a 'cut' now.

And his handlers will want their percentage.

Sad, but true.

So has Roque & his agents been tapped or have we allowed them to sort that out 1st?? Seems odd!

How likely would you say this move is to happen? 99%?

[nicko]

So has Roque & his agents been tapped or have we allowed them to sort that out 1st?? Seems odd!

How likely would you say this move is to happen? 99%?

Because of the complications involved they will need to find out what they are getting at the Man City end.

There's no point pretending it doesn't happen - it does with all clubs.

I just wish they would get on with it.

[rover6]

So Nicko's looking for a defender for a pal.

I rate his eye for a player (except I think Nedum Onuoha's a talent) but if anyone believed Nicko to be completely objective when he's matey and now 'agenty' with managers, you can think again.

Making much out of it, Nicko?

[nicko]

So Nicko's looking for a defender for a pal.

I rate Nicko's eye for a player (except I think Nedum Onuoha's a talent) but if anyone believed Nicko to be completely objective when he's matey and now 'agenty' with managers, you can think again.

Who wants to be objective?

[Hughesy]

How much have the dingles got to spend Nicko?

Surely RSC will be on for a big pay-rise alone at City? I wish they would get on with it too - they still got their irons in all the fires of the likes of Parker, Bellamy, Toure, Given etc?

[Iceman]

Sorry Mods, i know about post 403 but i have to find out this. Nicko, any idea if the South African midfielder Kagiso Dicgacoi will sign for Fulham. I know there was work permit issues. If you could check,ill appreciate it.

On to Rovers, do you know if Diouf will arrive as a replacement for Roque, and Sam going for a right winger like that Italian guy.

[nicko]

How much have the dingles got to spend Nicko?

Surely RSC will be on for a big pay-rise alone at City? I wish they would get on with it too - they still got their irons in all the fires of the likes of Parker, Bellamy, Toure, Given etc?

Burnley have got enough for a couple of loan players for the rest of the season. It's just a matter of applying some pressure in the right players.

RSC will get a rise if he goes to Man City. But he will alsohave his eyes on that slice of the proceeds...in many ways you can't blame him.

[braddock]

any ideas where lovenkrands will go nicko? and are we one of the clubs interested?

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11881_4760110,00.html

[Hughesy]

To be honest I dont blame Roque for wanting what was put infront of him... however I just hope he doesnt get too much of 'our' money from the deal.

Any ideas if the deal is likely to include a player coming the other way or not?? Have City actually spoke to Rovers yet?

[den]

nicko - any chance that duff will come back to rovers?

i heard a rumour a while ago that he (john williams) wanted to reunite dunn, duff & jansen and he had got 2 of his 3 targets...

That would be from the Matt Jansen evening at the hordens. Your little rumour was a joke that JW cracked to Matt, told by Matt in front of the audience in the Hordens, reported in the LT and discussed on here?