I think you're right. I think £2.5m for Simms would have been fair, he's not reached any add ons yet. I think £7.7m for Wright is far too much.
Though take into account, £10m for the likes of Tom Cannon, we could have been in a much worse position.
Though take into account, £10m for the likes of Tom Cannon, we could have been in a much worse position.
I don't mind Wright, his numbers seriously shut us all the fuck up, given the fact he's another player that hasn't got a first touch, is terrible on the ball and generally does fuck all, but he scores goals and at the end of the day that is all that matters.
Ellis Simms does all of the above but doesn't score goals
its unbelievable
£7.7m for a twenty a season striker at this level is not too much.
I don’t think we’ve overpaid for either player because the market is just that inflated. Birmingham spent £15m on Jay Stansfield who scored less goals than both our strikers last season.
As you say, if £10m for Cannon is the going rate, we’ve done alright.
I’d offload Simms in the summer. Something’s missing. He hasn’t got that nasty edge I think he’d style of game needs.
He hit 14 didn’t he for us in one season which shows me he’s got it but just not consistent enough (although his game time has dropped)
Then he bags last minute winners and my hopes raise but I think all in all, I’d rather we get someone else in. Just my thoughts
He hit 14 didn’t he for us in one season which shows me he’s got it but just not consistent enough (although his game time has dropped)
Then he bags last minute winners and my hopes raise but I think all in all, I’d rather we get someone else in. Just my thoughts
Stansfield is mind boggling. Most of his goals just penalties i'm guessing. The market is just ridiculous.
That’s not the point I was responding to. People trotted out the ‘how many games has he scored in’ argument before I and others pointed out that Simms scored more goals from open play and in more games than Haji last season.
Haji also missed more ‘big chances’ which has been the case this season when they’ve played together.
I think Haji is a top end Championship player on his day and better than Simms. Simms is unfairly judged.
Even since Haji has been back, he’s looked better off the left imo because he has more space to operate in. Sunderland (H) seems to be the exception atm because he’s been bullied a few times when he’s been asked to lead the line against the likes of Oxford (as a sub), Pompey, Sheff U and even Burnley, despite the goal.
3 of the 4 games wright played as a CF were against teams in the top 4 , he scored 4 goals against burnley and sunderland
Simms isnt unfairly judged at all .. hes had plenty of time and people like yourself have constantly made bullshit excuses for his poor form .. its boring
In fairness, JDS has put in a number of good performances and didn’t really get much time today, so there’s no other (outfield) boo boys available.
Birmingham will get exposed next season imo because they have spent massively on decent Championship players. It’s pretty common for teams to get 95-100 points in L1 and struggle in the championship.
People have said we overspent on Rudoni and frankly, it looks like great value and wouldn’t have minded if we were ‘fleeced’ for a few million more.
One thing is unarguable, the results are better when he plays.
I mean if he could hit a ball clean he'd be on penalties to maybe boost his confidence and numbers but he cant even do that well
As they are without sheaf ? Means nothing because ellis is barely contributing
This is true. I think JDS turnaround has been quite admirable. Credit to him, has had his fair share of abuse too. From what i've heard, they have a LB lined up, though he has made a case to remain as the back up. Perhaps now they've extended Bidwell, they can use that to gather some sort of fee for him. Smart business.
Exciting re the LB. Any idea what style of player? Is it the ‘LB MVE’ we all hope exists and is within our range?
Not sure what’s happened to Bidwell, he was the obvious experienced back up for next year, but he’s absolutely nose dived and not from a particularly high height.
Yeah, i think they will be exposed. Did you watch their cup final?
I think Rudoni can go on to improve even further, he was poor today, but everyone was. His willingness to learn and the extra time he puts in after training is what will set him apart. We could make a great profit on him eventually.
It took me a while to work out what MPG was. At first I thought it was miles per game and it took a while to register he can't possibly be running 147 miles a game
He did last season so does that count for nothing in your view?
He’s still a young player and has 2 years on his contract, give him time.
I heard after the Stoke game that we had identified a LB (that can also play LCB), whether we go up or not. I messaged Saddle to see if he had heard the same as me and he said he had, so i'm hoping that's nailed on. There are 3 first team players looking to leave / be moved on.
Not sure with regards to Bidwell, maybe the injuries? but that's speculation on my part. He would make a solid LB for a mid-lower champ side in my opinion, i think extending his contract has given us a chance to recoup some money.
He had a good spell last season yes , we've given him enough time , sell him and buy better
Who knows. I'm sure someone would benefit from his experience.Hopefully Birmingham come and spend over the odds for Bidwell…
When you look at some of the money being spent in the championship last couple of seasons Wright definitely wasn’t an over pay
Appreciate the info - sounds promising!
Interesting on the 3 outbound; nailed on BTA for 1, after that it could be one of a few; Allen, Eccles, Binks, Lati all spring to mind.
I heard domestic, Saddle said he had heard the same. That's why i'm hoping it's nailed on. The fact it was said specifically 'whether we go up or not' led me to believe that discussions may have already been ongoing.
So that would indicate a high quality signing then , considering its up or not
Simms was poor today however he wasnt the only one and wasnt responsible for the three goals we conceded.
Wright was just as poor and other than his goal which incidently was created by Simms header being saved Wright looked like he couldnt be arsed and that header that he missed from two yards out was criminal and could have changed the game.
MVE was terrible and Saka none existent. Our build up play was so slow and consisted of backwards and sideways passing but the biggest worry today was yet again poor goals let in by Collins who seems to be unable to save any shots on target.
Beaten at his near post twice and letting the ball through his hands. Our defence must be terrified anytime the opposition have a shot.
Enough is enough now and how many points this season has he cost us with error after error. We keep giving him the benefit of doubt and hoping he will improve but even if we manage to get in the playoffs we have no chance of winning against Shef or Bristol with ten men and a paper straw in goal
Wright was just as poor and other than his goal which incidently was created by Simms header being saved Wright looked like he couldnt be arsed and that header that he missed from two yards out was criminal and could have changed the game.
MVE was terrible and Saka none existent. Our build up play was so slow and consisted of backwards and sideways passing but the biggest worry today was yet again poor goals let in by Collins who seems to be unable to save any shots on target.
Beaten at his near post twice and letting the ball through his hands. Our defence must be terrified anytime the opposition have a shot.
Enough is enough now and how many points this season has he cost us with error after error. We keep giving him the benefit of doubt and hoping he will improve but even if we manage to get in the playoffs we have no chance of winning against Shef or Bristol with ten men and a paper straw in goal