[Archived] Transfer Deadline Day

[G Somerset Rover]

Who is the Williamson that people keep mentioning? Mike Williamson from Newcastle?

Haha we wish Le Chuck! It's some lower league journeyman.

If we've fallen this low then God help us: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Williamson

[BigBar]

we would want to start gathering a bit of steam in the next few hours to avoid this being a more depressing situation than it already is...im sure the loan signings will come next week...

whats the latest on Kazim, does he even want a permanent move to ewood?

[LeChuck]

Haha we wish Le Chuck! It's some lower league journeyman.

If we've fallen this low then God help us: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Williamson

Ah damn! I saw "Williamson" and "Portsmouth" and got the wrong end of the stick.

[Clitherover]

Haha we wish Le Chuck! It's some lower league journeyman.

If we've fallen this low then God help us: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Williamson

Released from Portsmouth this year?, failed to break into the Jamaica squad?

Sign him up!

[Mike E]

Tbh with you, Williamson could be what we need in our current situation. The release from Portsmouth seems to suggest more of a 'wage cull' than any detriment to his ability. It'd help if we knew what his game was. Eg: is he a midfield ball-winner or box-to-box (what we need) or yet another attacking player?

[Clitherover]

The release from Portsmouth seems to suggest more of a 'wage cull' than any detriment to his ability.

That thought did cross my mind as I was typing.

[Teacup]

We need a ball winning midfielder for sure. One who doesn't get tired after 15 minutes preferably.

[Craigman]

Mokoena anyone ?

[roverlution]

Williamson was one of the mainstays in Sheffield United's team last season in their run to the playoffs. Not sure how he has been at Portsmouth this year, but I know a number of Sheffield United fans who were very disappointed he left last season, and believe it was more down to contractual reasons than ability. I wouldn't say he was top of my list of players but I wouldn't mind seeing him at Rovers. He'd fit in with what looks to be our formation system as he fits the traditional wingers mould.

[ABBEY]

Adu is awful, I didn't realise we were linked to him? Looks like Balaji has his copy of CM 03/04 out again

I have said that since venkys came , ha.

[chaddyrovers]

i expect Baptiste deal to be done with Goodwillie going the other way as part of the deal.

plus Henderson n us signing a right winger.

[Roverdale]

Jerome Thomas apparently coming in as right winger (Cryer).

Great signing for Championship if it comes off

[Dave S]

Jerome Thomas apparently coming in as right winger (Cryer).

Great signing for Championship if it comes off

I thought he played on the left. I stand to be corrected though.

[riverside returns]

Says that Thomas is a left winger or central. Still recall the game at WBA couple of years back when he tore into us but we held out. He looked fast and dangerous and knew what to do when crossing or passing.

[Mike E]

I thought he played on the left. I stand to be corrected though.

Think he plays both tbh. Wiki states he's a 'left winger but can also play centrally'. Oh bollcoks

[ABBEY]

by eck ,shes a good un on ssn .Toppers would agree .

[riverside returns]

Who would that be Abbey?

[Tom]

Latest appears to be

Outgoings

Robbo to west ham in doubt as Robbo wants his contract paying up apparently even though he'd be collecting a wage at west ham

Rosado to Benfica is possible but not certain

Simon to Nicosia is now off apparently (happy if he stays and plays but don't want him here and being paid for nothing)

In:

Baptiste - bid rejected by Blackpool

Thomas - potentially coming in

Would be happy with those two plus a midfielder that can tackle

[LeChuck]

Think he plays both tbh. Wiki states he's a 'left winger but can also play centrally'. Oh bollcoks

He's definitely a winger. He's one of those right footed players that plays on the left wing.

I've never seen him play on the right but I see no reason why he wouldn't be able to.

[RibbleValleyRover]

I just wonder if Simon stays then Thomas might not go ahead. IIRC the manager was saying we have too many players at the same position.

[Emge]

Lets hope we keep Martin today!

[LeChuck]

Robbo to west ham in doubt as Robbo wants his contract paying up apparently even though he'd be collecting a wage at west ham

Very greedy if that's the case.

Is it definitely the full contract he's after or just this "loyalty bonus" that seems to be in most players contract whereby they are due a payment if they leave the club but didn't ask for a transfer.

[RibbleValleyRover]

Very greedy if that's the case.

Is it definitely the full contract he's after or just this "loyalty bonus" that seems to be in most players contract whereby they are due a payment if they leave the club but didn't ask for a transfer.

Can you blame him? The club suddenly dropped him and decided to get rid. Most players with some time left to run on their deals would do the same.

Rovers have handled the Robinson situation pretty badly imo.

[den]

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburn_rovers/news/10198639.BREAKING__Rovers_close_in_on_West_Brom_s_Thomas/

Mods - can we not suspend one of the transfer threads?

[LeChuck]

Can you blame him? The club suddenly dropped him and decided to get rid. Most players with some time left to run on their deals would do the same.

Not the whole contract. We needn't involve a buying club if we're paying the whole contract up, we can pay that up at any time and get rid.