[Archived] Ins and outs

[67splitscreen]

I think I said at the time that the headline didn't match the story.

Perhaps the cretins who have followed it up - in so many internet places that it is almost laughable - should read the story rather than the headline.

I thought it was the intelligence highway. The word 'no' at the front would be more appropriate.

The use of SWP name in a speculative way in your article, has only fuelled more speculation by these "cretins" as you call them.

I'd imagine Anderson is loving all the exposure his client is receiving, none of which he would be getting if he had not been mentioned in the first place.

You could have used Ferdinand for instance but then I doubt that would have had the desired affect.

[nicko]

The use of SWP name in a speculative way in your article, has only fuelled more speculation by these "cretins" as you call them.

I'd imagine Anderson is loving all the exposure his client is receiving, none of which he would be getting if he had not been mentioned in the first place.

You could have used Ferdinand for instance but then I doubt that would have had the desired affect.

Rio is with Zahavi.

Anton isn't worth mentioning.

SWP was used as an example of their clients - not as a Rovers target.

[67splitscreen]

Rio is with Zahavi.

Anton isn't worth mentioning.

SWP was used as an example of their clients - not as a Rovers target.

Rio fair enough (bad info) has he always been with Zahavi, since his move to Utd?.

Certainly correct about Anton.

I accept you were using him as an example, all I'm saying is that a better choice of words, would not have led to all the follow up speculation and even less if a players name had not been suggested but then the desired effect would have been nullified.

[LDRover]

Can't believe there's anyone who could question whether we should sign Charlie Adam - especially if it turns out to be on a free.

He's exactly the kind of player we need and is far far better than any of our current personnel in that position - he's also used to playing in a 4-3-3 system. His signing alone would be enough to ensure we don't get relegated.

[nicko]

Rio fair enough (bad info) has he always been with Zahavi, since his move to Utd?.

Rio has been with Zahavi since he was a boy at West Ham. I vaguely recall SEM did a commercial deal or two for him. But Chris Nathaniel is also involvd with him. So Zahavi is his 'real' agent when it comes to new contracts and the like.

[brian_gallagher85]

The 'court case' or Premier League arbirtration panel is tomorrow in London. If he wins - as he surely must - then he has a decision on whether to go for breach of contract.

Surely Blackpool would be better giving in and paying the £20k or have bridges been burnt?

If he does go elsewhere then they are as good as down, I don't think I've seen as natural a long range passer since Tugay.

[booth]

Lot of Rangers fans I know still don't rate Adam that highly (even though he has been good for Blackpool). His court case is today?

Yes but these are a bunch of folks who rated Barry Ferguson remember.

[Amo]

Midfield is the priority in January. Whether it be an attacking midfielder or a playmaker who can play deeper. We really need someone who can give us that extra quality in the final third and control the tempo of a game, the way Toogs used to do.

After that, I would like to see Rovers go for a specialized left-back, but of course this all depends on our new owners. It's something that could wait till next summer.

With Kalinic, Roberts, Benjani and Mame Diouf, we'll have enough in the striker department. We only had two of them at the back-end of last season and did okay.

[nicko]

Surely Blackpool would be better giving in and paying the £20k or have bridges been burnt?

In a logical world you would be right. But there's no logic in football.

[booth]

With Kalinic, Roberts, Benjani and Mame Diouf, we'll have enough in the striker department. We only had two of them at the back-end of last season and did okay.

Really? I'd get rid of Roberts and look to bring someone else in.

[Amo]

Really? I'd get rid of Roberts and look to bring someone else in.

Let's say we have £5m in January, and put it towards a new midfielder (which I think is our priority).

If we sell Roberts, which will be for peanuts, I doubt we could bring in anyone else. I'd rather keep him, he has his uses and always gives 100%.

[K-Hod]

Let's say we have £5m in January, and put it towards a new midfielder (which I think is our priority).

If we sell Roberts, which will be for peanuts, I doubt we could bring in anyone else. I'd rather keep him, he has his uses and always gives 100%.

That he does- but he still couldn't hit a barn door (most of the time, and that's not just because of what happened Saturday just before Chelski scored-that's years of watching him do the same for the Rovers!)

[bluebruce]

With Kalinic, Roberts, Benjani and Mame Diouf, we'll have enough in the striker department. We only had two of them at the back-end of last season and did okay.

Are you talking about until the end of the season, or January? Because we don't own Diouf and isn't Roberts out of contract end of the season? Benjani has dodgy knees and the jury is still out. I like Kalinic, but he's playing poorly at present and doesn't seem to fit our system.

[Amo]

Are you talking about until the end of the season, or January? Because we don't own Diouf and isn't Roberts out of contract end of the season? Benjani has dodgy knees and the jury is still out. I like Kalinic, but he's playing poorly at present and doesn't seem to fit our system.

We only had Kalinic & Roberts as our main strikers towards the end of last season and did just fine. Now we have four strikers who all bring something to the team. We can do with them until the end of the season, when we will need to reinvest.

EDIT: I'm not saying we shouldn't sign a striker, if the right one is available. But I wouldn't sign one at the expense of a new midfielder.

[brian_gallagher85]

Yes but these are a bunch of folks who rated Barry Ferguson remember.

He's done alright with Birmingham to be fair.

In a logical world you would be right. But there's no logic in football.

It's all rather strange. If he has felt the need to take it to court then I'd imagine relations are strained at best.

[bluebruce]

We only had Kalinic & Roberts as our main strikers towards the end of last season and did just fine. Now we have four strikers who all bring something to the team. We can do with them until the end of the season, when we will need to reinvest.

EDIT: I'm not saying we shouldn't sign a striker, if the right one is available. But I wouldn't sign one at the expense of a new midfielder.

Then we agree! But if possible I'd like to see us ship Roberts whilst we can get something for him and bring in a decent replacement. But a midfielder first, certainly.

[nicko]

A pal of mine watched Guidetti at Manchester City last night - one of those on the 'new' watch list.

However the word is he is not ready for it yet.

[Miker]

Adam has come on a ton since he came to England. He is the main man in that side, the brains, a throwback. There would be five or six after him if he got a free.

The 'court case' or Premier League arbirtration panel is tomorrow in London. If he wins - as he surely must - then he has a decision on whether to go for breach of contract.

I've watched Adam a few times now and he's definitely quality, but I seem to remember a certain Sidwell playing brilliantly for Reading a few years back and then he made the switch to Chelsea and has disappeared into obscurity ever since. There's always a danger in removing a star player from a team and placing him among players he's equal to, or below, in quality. Big fish in a small pond and all that.

[nicko]

I've watched Adam a few times now and he's definitely quality, but I seem to remember a certain Sidwell playing brilliantly for Reading a few years back and then he made the switch to Chelsea and has disappeared into obscurity ever since. There's always a danger in removing a star player from a team and placing him among players he's equal to, or below, in quality. Big fish in a small pond and all that.

Adam can pass a ball. It's a dying art. For nothing - if it comes to that - it's an absolute no-brainer. But a few are currently having that thought process.

[rickard]

A pal of mine watched Guidetti at Manchester City last night - one of those on the 'new' watch list.

However the word is he is not ready for it yet.

Guidetti was on loan earlier to a Swedish Club, was considered a huge success there. Don't know if that says more about him or the Swedish league... However, all the interviews on Swedish television show a very determined young man who works really hard to become the best player he can. So I wouldn't be surprised if he was ready for the EPL sooner rather than later.

[Iceman]

Adam can pass a ball. It's a dying art. For nothing - if it comes to that - it's an absolute no-brainer. But a few are currently having that thought process.

Everton are in there, but with Arteta, Cahill, Pienaar, etc, do they really need him? Are Everton, bracing themselves for the possible departure of Pienaar Nicko?

[Hughesy]

A pal of mine watched Guidetti at Manchester City last night - one of those on the 'new' watch list.

However the word is he is not ready for it yet.

Perfect time to snap him up then...too late once he has made it!

[nicko]

Everton are in there, but with Arteta, Cahill, Pienaar, etc, do they really need him? Are Everton, bracing themselves for the possible departure of Pienaar Nicko?

I think so. Try to sell him and use the money for a striker seems to be the plan under review.

[LDRover]

I've watched Adam a few times now and he's definitely quality, but I seem to remember a certain Sidwell playing brilliantly for Reading a few years back and then he made the switch to Chelsea and has disappeared into obscurity ever since. There's always a danger in removing a star player from a team and placing him among players he's equal to, or below, in quality. Big fish in a small pond and all that.

No danger of that with out dogshite midfielders - he'll stand out like a sore thumb.

[47er]

The only reservation I'd have about Adam is that he is very slow and liable to be caught in possession. His defensive skills are a little bit dodgy too. Still, the bottom line is that he can pass the ball better than anyone we have and would be free.

A no-brainer as Nicko says and the end of Blackpool.