[Archived] January Transfer Window 2014

[JWUpper]

Nakhi Wells gone to Huddersfield from Bradford, so think we can put our potential interest in him to bed!

[The Rover of Finland]

Nakhi Wells gone to Huddersfield from Bradford, so think we can put our potential interest in him to bed!

Sounds like £8M again next August!

[Tom]

Fair play I think it will be a good signing that

[joey_big_nose]

Neill would be lunacy. Too old, slow, and will think he knows better than GB. Hes a leader but more likely to rock the boat than settle it. Too much of a gamble really only for a little experience imo.

[Mani]

Neill would be just as good as Santa Cruz and Bentley were when they came back. Seems like Dann is staying though.

Why?

Because the manager has ruled it out like Rhodes? - No

Because the player has ruled it out? - No

GB's interview this week basically said we've not had any firm bids yet...

Dann may not go because of a lack of interest at the right ££ but he CAN go...100%

[Stuart]

Why?

Because the manager has ruled it out like Rhodes? - No

Because the player has ruled it out? - No

GB's interview this week basically said we've not had any firm bids yet...

Dann may not go because of a lack of interest at the right ££ but he CAN go...100%

100%?

Gary? Is that you?

[Mani]

Ha ha is it 100% if the player has been told?

[SoldierMo]

Ok mani what other info you got for 100percent i believe you but just asking

Out of curiousity was it yourself who said rhodes was not looking interested in pre season training?

[Mani]

Nothing more than what iv said previously pal...

Tbf nothing can be 100% right but what iv written has 100% been said...

And yes the word was that Rhodes' head had been turned earlier in the season...issues obv ironed out and you are welcome to believe what u like..

[adsfortheblues]

Ha ha is it 100% if the player has been told?

They were happy to let Dann go in the summer, I said this back in August, but no bids came in, nothing has changed with Dann and I know for a fact Bowyer is very enthusiastic and has a lot of confidence in O'Connell.

[Mani]

They were happy to let Dann go in the summer, I said this back in August, but no bids came in, nothing has changed with Dann and I know for a fact Bowyer is very enthusiastic and has a lot of confidence in O'Connell.

Where is O'connell at the mo mate? Don't think I've seen him play.

[Neal]

Not sure if this has been mentioned but we've been linked with someone called Will Vaulks and there's a bit about Songo'o...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25679484

[RevidgeBlue]

Dann may not go because of a lack of interest at the right ££ but he CAN go...100%

To be fair that applies to 100% of players 100% of the time.

100%.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Don't think he is big enough to be a centre-back, or quick enough to be a full-back, which probably explains why he is scratching around for a club.

I don't think we should go near him - even if Dann leaves. If Dann leaves we should have a look at that youth player (Jack O'Connell I think) to see if he is nearly there, in which case he can back up Killgallon and come into the team if and when ready.

Not saying I want Dann gone - just saying if he does.

That's my view also. Not big enough or quick enough any more. Thanks for coming Lucas.

[longsiders1882]

No way is Ings worth more. Rhodes just has that big profile, clubs already know how much it will take to get him. Pretty sure Burnley would sell Ings for less then 10-12 million.

I guess you wouldn't be aware, when we signed Ings there was already interest from Liverpool and a few other clubs. I believe we got an offer for him before he'd even played for us, trust me he has the profile. Of course he's been hampered by 2 injury hit seasons.

My point still stands, you paid top dollar for Rhodes and he's not ever going for a lot more than you paid for him. Ings on the other hand will likely go for over 4 times what he cost - though with luck we can keep him a little longer

[Stuart]

To be fair that applies to 100% of players 100% of the time.

100%.

Haha. Good point.

[AJW]

Nakhi Wells gone to Huddersfield from Bradford, so think we can put our potential interest in him to bed!

..... Interesting , he was Leeds preferred target they could now move for Best ,who was on their back-up list ,as was Le Fondre so lets not get too excited just yet

[RevidgeBlue]

Haha. Good point.

Mind you we could be onto a winner with this idea of bringing back former players.

We could sign Simon Garner up on loan until the end of the season in case Rhodes gets injured or sold and have Bryan Douglas on standby on a pay as you play deal in case anything happens to Taylor or Marshall.

[tomphil]

I guess you wouldn't be aware, when we signed Ings there was already interest from Liverpool and a few other clubs. I believe we got an offer for him before he'd even played for us, trust me he has the profile. Of course he's been hampered by 2 injury hit seasons.

My point still stands, you paid top dollar for Rhodes and he's not ever going for a lot more than you paid for him. Ings on the other hand will likely go for over 4 times what he cost - though with luck we can keep him a little longer

Funny you mention the 4 times more as i was just going to say that we know whenever a 4+ bid comes in for a Burnley player their directors back pockets open wide

[Bundesburn]

I guess you wouldn't be aware, when we signed Ings there was already interest from Liverpool and a few other clubs. I believe we got an offer for him before he'd even played for us, trust me he has the profile. Of course he's been hampered by 2 injury hit seasons.

My point still stands, you paid top dollar for Rhodes and he's not ever going for a lot more than you paid for him. Ings on the other hand will likely go for over 4 times what he cost - though with luck we can keep him a little longer

You've hit the nail on the head, bizarrely. Precisely because Ings suffered with injuries recently will clubs be less likely to take a punt on a player who's had one impressive half season.

Putting them side by side, Ings has a cartilage tear in his injury record by the age of 21 and has had one good half season, following a season where he scored once every ten league appearances.

Rhodes has a dislocated shoulder in his youth, as well as an equal, if not slightly better goal per league game ratio this season, following an equally impressive term last season. This while playing at a club in relative turmoil and probably underperforming, given it's recent heritage. Before that, his goal record at Hudds speaks for itself.

You might be getting at potential - which is up for debate, because Ings hasn't done enough to truly signify he can be a top player - or potential percentage profit on a future sale. Even the fact that Burnley are most likely headed for the Premiership next year affects what they can say no to. But on the market today, I'd wager a club is likely to pay at least three times for Rhodes what they would for Ings. It's all about risk. Rhodes is closer to a sure bet, if there ever was such a thing.

[Bucksrover]

..... Interesting , he was Leeds preferred target they could now move for Best ,who was on their back-up list ,as was Le Fondre so lets not get too excited just yet

I'll clutch at a 'Best leaving' straw any day!

[dubdubdub]

I guess you wouldn't be aware, when we signed Ings there was already interest from Liverpool and a few other clubs. I believe we got an offer for him before he'd even played for us, trust me he has the profile. Of course he's been hampered by 2 injury hit seasons.

My point still stands, you paid top dollar for Rhodes and he's not ever going for a lot more than you paid for him. Ings on the other hand will likely go for over 4 times what he cost - though with luck we can keep him a little longer

Even if he goes for four times what he cost you and Rhodes goes for four million more than he cost us then Rovers have still made more money (wages aside).

[Mani]

To be fair that applies to 100% of players 100% of the time.

100%.

Keep rationalising pal...it's what you're best at! ;-)

[CapeTownRover]

out of interest sake Longsiders, did Charlie Austin get sold for big money?

[dingles staying down 4ever]

Even if he goes for four times what he cost you and Rhodes goes for four million more than he cost us then Rovers have still made more money (wages aside).

Can't see Rhodes going for £32 million!

Ings obviously has potential and this year is showing it and Burnley invested in the hope he will be eventually be sold for more money. Rhodes was signed for top dollar in the hope of firing Rovers back to the premiership gravy train immediately and the plan did not work. Even if Rovers do sell I can only see a small profit at best. Hopefully it will work this season.

If both players were sold this window, pound for pound the profit on the transfer fees could be the same but with wages factored in there is only one club will show a profit. A lesson which Venkys have taken too long to learn and another part of why we are in financial peril.