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Bobby Thomas to Sheff Utd ? (30 Viewers)

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Chris1987

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  • Yesterday at 1:24 PM
  • #351
Deity said:
My suspicion is that Bobbys agent was approached before the end of last season. At that point they looked attractive to Bobby, likely to be a premier team, Wilder loved by the fans, closer to home etc but a lot has changed since that first contact …. They didn’t get promoted, Wilder left and they have had a difficult transfer window thus far.

I would say it’s 50/50 which way this will go
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In terms of the fan base Wilder is a marmite character. He has his staunch allies but plenty couldn't wait for him to go. There were plenty of instances of his behaviour both on match days and behind the scenes which the owners were exasperated with and embarrassed by. His sacking was inevitable.
 
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Deity

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  • Yesterday at 1:25 PM
  • #352
Spot on.

very similar to the model West Brom tried under Bruce. If you don’t go up you end up with an unsustainable wage bill.

It’s no coincidence that Sheff united were gathering all the best Bosmans last summer ….. COH, Burrows, McCallum, to name just 3
 

Chris1987

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  • Yesterday at 1:27 PM
  • #353
Deity said:
Spot on.

very similar to the model West Brom tried under Bruce. If you don’t go up you end up with an unsustainable wage bill.

It’s no coincidence that Sheff united were gathering all the best Bosmans last summer ….. COH, Burrows, McCallum, to name just 3
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That's because initially they couldn't pay transfer fees for players until approval had gone through officially for the new owners.
 
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oneofourown

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  • Yesterday at 1:27 PM
  • #354
Chris1987 said:
Agree that this year is crucial for them. As I understand the situation it remains unclear what is yet due to the previous owner . Figures that i've heard suggested vary hugely. I am also led to believe by a number of Blunts fans that the club are ready to invest significantly in new players . Hamer is likely to leave due to his wages and the fee would command. the intention would be to reinvest all of that on players.
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As we see, everyone admirers Gus, and a commentator even said at times he is worldclass, but no takers. He is like Stan Bowles or Matt Le Tissier in that he is an enigma who is the centre of the majority of play, but if you want to create a 'team' you can't include him, he is a luxury. In the cup game against the Blues he nearly single-handed beat them.
 
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Kingokings204

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  • Yesterday at 1:29 PM
  • #355
Deity said:
Spot on.

very similar to the model West Brom tried under Bruce. If you don’t go up you end up with an unsustainable wage bill.

It’s no coincidence that Sheff united were gathering all the best Bosmans last summer ….. COH, Burrows, McCallum, to name just 3
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burrows was 6m. 3m plus 3m in add ons
 
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colinc

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  • Yesterday at 1:30 PM
  • #356
Deity said:
Spot on.

very similar to the model West Brom tried under Bruce. If you don’t go up you end up with an unsustainable wage bill.

It’s no coincidence that Sheff united were gathering all the best Bosmans last summer ….. COH, Burrows, McCallum, to name just 3
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Burrows was undisclosed fee, not a Bosman,.
 

clint van damme

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  • Yesterday at 1:31 PM
  • #357
colinc said:
Burrows was undisclosed fee, not a Bosman,.
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Kingokings204 has just disclosed it!
 

AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Yesterday at 1:33 PM
  • #358
Looks like they’ve moved on

 
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Chris1987

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  • Yesterday at 1:40 PM
  • #359
AFCCOVENTRY said:
Looks like they’ve moved on

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They desperately need someone to replace calamity Robinson.
 
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wingy

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  • Yesterday at 1:43 PM
  • #360
Chris1987 said:
They desperately need someone to replace calamity Robinson.
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I don't know if he's the problem but I wonder if it's his new partners that are not up to things?
 

eastwoodsdustman

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  • Yesterday at 1:47 PM
  • #361
wingy said:
I don't know if he's the problem but I wonder if it's his new partners that are not up to things?
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Tyler Binden is the other centre half that they have at the minute and he is on loan from forest. We were supposed to be looking at him before he left Reading.
 

Chris1987

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  • Yesterday at 1:57 PM
  • #362
wingy said:
I don't know if he's the problem but I wonder if it's his new partners that are not up to things?
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He really isn't very good
 

SleepyGinger

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  • Yesterday at 2:02 PM
  • #363
AFCCOVENTRY said:
Looks like they’ve moved on

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Wouldnt of minded him here
 
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Deity

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  • Yesterday at 2:11 PM
  • #364
colinc said:
Burrows was undisclosed fee, not a Bosman,.
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My apologies you are correct but there signings tell the same story





  • Jamie Shackleton (RB) – from Leeds United (Free) — Signed 4 July 2024
  • Sam McCallum (LB) – from Norwich City (Free) — Signed 11 July 2024
  • Kieffer Moore (CF) – from Bournemouth (Undisclosed fee) — Signed 15 July 2024
  • Callum O’Hare (AM) – from Coventry City (Free) — Signed 15 July 2024
  • Henry Molyneux (GK, U21) – from Charlton Athletic (Free) — Signed 19 July 2024
  • Harrison Burrows (LB) – from Peterborough United (Undisclosed fee) — Signed 27 July 2024
  • Tyrese Campbell (CF) – from Stoke City (Free) — Signed 11 August 2024
  • Michael Cooper (GK) – from Plymouth Argyle (Undisclosed fee) — Signed 15 August 2024

  • either free or compensation linked approach ….
 
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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Yesterday at 3:15 PM
  • #365
Chris1987 said:
Agree that this year is crucial for them. As I understand the situation it remains unclear what is yet due to the previous owner . Figures that i've heard suggested vary hugely. I am also led to believe by a number of Blunts fans that the club are ready to invest significantly in new players . Hamer is likely to leave due to his wages and the fee would command. the intention would be to reinvest all of that on players.
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The last couple of sentences make very little sense really.

The club has generated millions in transfer fees already, and huge earners have been moved on, not to mention several high-profile loans returning to their parent clubs, but it's Hamer's fee which will be reinvested into the squad for further incomings - baring in mind there's only a couple of weeks left remaining in the window and there being no discernible interest in said player. (The same situation as last season).

Will be interesting to see how the remainder of the window pans out but their entire transfer strategy seems incredibly bizarre with absolutely zero direction.
 
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wingy

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  • Yesterday at 3:18 PM
  • #366
KenilworthSkyBlue said:
The last couple of sentences make very little sense really.

The club has generated millions in transfer fees already, and huge earners have been moved on, notwithstanding several high-profile loans, but it's Hamer's fee which will be reinvested into the squad for further incomings - baring in mind there's only a couple of weeks left remaining in the window and there being no discernible interest in said player. (The same situation as last season).

Will be interesting to see how the remainder of the window pans out but their entire transfer strategy seems incredibly bizarre with absolutely zero direction.
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AI generated isn't it.
 
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long way home

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  • Yesterday at 3:33 PM
  • #367
Looks like FL and Doug think the current squad is very capable of handling injuries and suspensions to be a top squad. They may need a CB to cover and another option in attacking areas but don't seem in any rush to do so.

So by keeping this group together it will be hard to improve the top end of the squad. Its high prices and big wages needed to get any deal over the line. . So in my opinion they have to improve the bottom half of the squad to see overall improvement. Fans want big signings but i don't think we have the clout to do it unless we lise a big player. I personally don't want to lose Rudonii, Milan or Wright. I want to improve 4 at the bottom of the squad., depending on how you rate them.

We in my opinion have become a victim of our success and priced ourselves out of a market for top players unless we lose a big player. I still see movement happening but not top end signings i can see a quality depth signings to add competition and make us stronger as a collective.
 
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Chris1987

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  • Yesterday at 4:02 PM
  • #368
wingy said:
AI generated isn't it.
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Yes.
 

Chris1987

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  • Yesterday at 4:10 PM
  • #369
KenilworthSkyBlue said:
The last couple of sentences make very little sense really.

The club has generated millions in transfer fees already, and huge earners have been moved on, not to mention several high-profile loans returning to their parent clubs, but it's Hamer's fee which will be reinvested into the squad for further incomings - baring in mind there's only a couple of weeks left remaining in the window and there being no discernible interest in said player. (The same situation as last season).

Will be interesting to see how the remainder of the window pans out but their entire transfer strategy seems incredibly bizarre with absolutely zero direction.
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£21M in transfer fees . The owners have not particularly backed the new manager .
 

Otis

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  • Yesterday at 4:22 PM
  • #370
AFCCOVENTRY said:
Looks like they’ve moved on

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Very similar to Thomas.

That would be given as handball too, the same as Thomas

You just can't have your hands that high up as a defender
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Yesterday at 4:23 PM
  • #371
Otis said:
Very similar to Thomas.

That would be given as handball too, the same as Thomas

You just can't have your hands that high up as a defender
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At least he took the referee’s decision in good spirits.
 
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Otis

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  • Yesterday at 5:47 PM
  • #372
Brighton Sky Blue said:
At least he took the referee’s decision in good spirits.
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Yeah, you can tell from the photo. Smiling, FFS
 

junglej13

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  • Yesterday at 6:08 PM
  • #373
Sounds like the Blades are bringing another centre half in...
 
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AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Yesterday at 7:07 PM
  • #374
That’s 2 for them. Thomas is a no go.
 

larry_david

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  • Yesterday at 7:45 PM
  • #375
New contract for Bobby now please
 
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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Yesterday at 9:36 PM
  • #376
Burnley and Brentford considering moving for Thomas according to O'Rourke.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Yesterday at 9:38 PM
  • #377
KenilworthSkyBlue said:
Burnley and Brentford considering moving for Thomas according to O'Rourke.
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Wonder if we have let it be known what his asking price is.
 

AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Yesterday at 9:44 PM
  • #378
Premiership club needs to pay £15m then
 

Skybluedownunder

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  • Yesterday at 9:49 PM
  • #379
larry_david said:
New contract for Bobby now please
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Why?


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rexo87

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  • Yesterday at 10:09 PM
  • #380
you don’t give a new contract to someone just because there’s rumours other teams are interested, sets a very bad precedent. New contract has to be earned and his defending has not been good or consistent enough for that
 

Hobo

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  • Yesterday at 10:11 PM
  • #381
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Wonder if we have let it be known what his asking price is.
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Sealed bids in excess of………. Lol
 

rob9872

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  • Yesterday at 10:14 PM
  • #382
If there was a sell on fee and he goes to Burnley, do they get a discount or is it voided?
 

SeaSeeEffCee

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  • Yesterday at 10:25 PM
  • #383
rob9872 said:
If there was a sell on fee and he goes to Burnley, do they get a discount or is it voided?
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Usually means they get a discount
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Yesterday at 10:34 PM
  • #384
£15m please if he's off to the Prem.
 
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ptr

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  • Yesterday at 11:16 PM
  • #385
One that is for certain, his agent is desperate for a move.

Great at attacking set pieces so no wonder why the Brentford manager wants him. He’s a young English centre back with good stats and I genuinely think he’d be more difficult to replace than people think.
 
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