magpies eye skyblues ace bigi (1 Viewer)

Sub · May 28, 2012

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7783068/

they want Bigi

ccfcway · May 28, 2012

an 18 year old under contract and wanted by a prem club

any other club would be holding out fro a sizeable amount here

Sub · May 28, 2012

for those that can not see the link

Sky Sports understands Newcastle are lining up a move for highly-rated Coventry City midfielder Gael Bigirimana.
The 18-year-old enjoyed an impressive first season in the Coventry first-team this term, making 28 appearances in all competitions for the Sky Blues.

The all-action midfield dynamo broke into the Coventry side at the start of the campaign and he was rewarded for his progress by being named the Championship's Apprentice of the Year.
Bigirimana's performances have seen him likened to Michael Essien

in his style of play and his showings have not gone unnoticed by other clubs.
Newcastle

are believed to have watched Bigirimana on several occasions and they are now weighing up a move to bring the player to St James' Park.
Magpies boss Alan Pardew is keen to bolster his squad as he prepares his side for the rigours of playing in Europe next season and he sees Bigirimana as an exciting talent for the future.
Coventry are facing a fight to keep hold of Bigirimana following their relegation from the Championship and they would find it hard to resist a sizeable offer for the midfielder.

Houchens Head · May 28, 2012

Bye Bye Bigi!

Johnrambo · May 28, 2012

I would stay, he wont get any playing time up there, ofc there is a bigger contract to him.

But still he will be much better off staying here atleast one more year..

Sub · May 28, 2012

Houchens Head said:
Bye Bye Bigi!

Yup think you will be right there HH

Clive Plattini · May 28, 2012

ccfcway said:
an 18 year old under contract and wanted by a prem club

any other club would be holding out fro a sizeable amount here

£100K should do it

Brighton Sky Blue · May 28, 2012

Bigi on Geordie Shore?

Gray · May 28, 2012

its ok its on the skysports website it can't be true

bulkingtonskyblues · May 28, 2012

highly rated? not so sure, one good game and we were talking of him being the future, another case of only being involved in the first team because we had nobody else

We'll_live_and_die · May 28, 2012

Bigi is a massive Cov fan and he is not driven by Money. I find it hard to believe that he will agree terms with any club if CCFC attempt to sell him. He is also most likely one of the lowest wages on the squad at less than £4k per month.

TheBoss · May 28, 2012

Selling him would show SISU's true intentions, anyway "God brought him to Coventry" not Newcastle.

Sub · May 28, 2012

bulkingtonskyblues said:
highly rated? not so sure, one good game and we were talking of him being the future, another case of only being involved in the first team because we had nobody else

he is the future because we havnt signed or will not be signing anybody :facepalm::facepalm:

ccfcway · May 28, 2012

TheBoss said:
Selling him would show SISU's true intentions, anyway "God brought him to Coventry" not Newcastle.

As opposed to losing Turner, Gunnar, King, Juke, Clingan, Craine (tbc) etc etc

We know their true intentions

ccfcway · May 28, 2012

Obviously its not going to happen, but i'd be more than happy to lose Bigi if it meant that we could offer Keogh more, and keep McPake

dongonzalos · May 28, 2012

If it is true, then it will be an interesting one. SISU say the plan is sell release experienced players. Keep the youth they are the future the foundations of the club.

Bigi has gone through a massive learning curve, now is the chance to reap the benefits football wise not money wise. Let's see how the future of the football team is valued.

The minimum I would expect if he us sold is that we hold into him for a season long loan.

Also I think it would be a bad move for him, he was not quite ready for the championship last season. He would waste his career going there and not getting a sniff.

Sub · May 28, 2012

dongonzalos said:
If it is true, then it will be an interesting one. SISU say the plan is sell release experienced players. Keep the youth they are the future the foundations of the club.

Bigi has gone through a massive learning curve, now is the chance to reap the benefits football wise not money wise. Let's see how the future of the football team is valued.

The minimum I would expect if he us sold is that we hold into him for a season long loan.

Also I think it would be a bad move for him, he was not quite ready for the championship last season. He would waste his career going there and not getting a sniff.

they tried selling thomas to liverpool they will sell everything and anyone they can for a quick buck !!!!

Marty · May 28, 2012

Hes not ready to be a first teamer anywhere. It would probably be a good move for him to be around better coaches and better footballers, but hes not going to be a first team player.

ccfcdan · May 28, 2012

If Newcastle bid above 700k then I think he'd be gone. As for Bigi not being motivated by money, maybe that is the case. I'm not motivated by money either but if someone offered me 4 times my salary and the chance to play with/against some of the best players in the world I'd be off like a shot!

We'll_live_and_die · May 28, 2012

ccfcdan said:
If Newcastle bid above 700k then I think he'd be gone. As for Bigi not being motivated by money, maybe that is the case. I'm not motivated by money either but if someone offered me 4 times my salary and the chance to play with/against some of the best players in the world I'd be off like a shot!

Bigi doesn't know what to do with his money now as he is an old school christian, living by the book. He does not drive, drink or flounder his cash. He has different values to us dan. Plus he won't get to train or play with some top quality players as he would be joining the development squad and not the first team. It would be a bad move for him and for us.

Having said all that, it didn't stop Westwood from leaving to become 3rd choice at a bigger club.

Oz Howie · May 28, 2012

Bigi should get hold of Keiren Westwood's phone number and have a talk to him about moving to 'greener pastures' and more money.

SkyBlue_Bear83 · May 28, 2012

Would be a disaster if he were to leave

dazzled2u · May 28, 2012

Gael doesn't want to leave City he has made that very clear and knowing the lad this isn't a throw away statement. He is settled and he's still learning his trade, he will develop much quicker from playing regular first team football than watching from the sidelines. I have little doubt that he will be a prem player but not quite yet.

But if SISU want cash they will sell, shortsighted small return at the expense of the clubs future!

Walking Bird · May 28, 2012

Massive error for Bigi to go there as hes nowhere near ready for that level of competition. Whether its his choice or not remains to be seen.

skybluelee · May 28, 2012

He'll be gone within days then.

aodea · May 28, 2012

To say he would make a huge error if he left is neither here nor there. If Coventry accept a bid for him he will be under immense pressure to sign for the club making the bid. In this case Newcastle. If newcastle offered 500k and a year loan to Coventry SISU would sell and then Bigi would be under immense pressure not to sign. This is also a huge opportunity for him. These chances may not come along often in a players life. newcastle are a massive club. If he turned them down and had 2 or 3 bad seasons his stock may not be as high and he may never get the chance again.

If this is a crediable story and a bid comes in he will leave. He may be pushed and have a heavy heart but he will leave.

OyJimmy · May 28, 2012

Clive Plattini said:
£100K should do it

Yes right. Sisu would let him go on a free if they thought they could get the wage bill down.

Mcloven · May 28, 2012

Heard from a good friend of bigi's that he is off to Burnley for £800k. Seeing they wanted him on loan, strong enough for me

Sky · May 28, 2012

i, like alot of others on here know Gael quite well. Basically the situation is he wants to stay but if any kind of bid comes in for him he can't do anything about it and he will most likely be sold. He's a smart kid and knows if he goes to a team like Newcastle at the moment it might ruin him

lordsummerisle · May 28, 2012

Rich said:
Bigi doesn't know what to do with his money now as he is an old school christian, living by the book. He does not drive, drink or flounder his cash. He has different values to us dan. Plus he won't get to train or play with some top quality players as he would be joining the development squad and not the first team. It would be a bad move for him and for us.

Having said all that, it didn't stop Westwood from leaving to become 3rd choice at a bigger club.

Doesn't drive?

What is he, Amish?

Maybe he could get his mates together and put up a new stadium in an afternoon if the Ricoh talks don't go well.

Sky · May 28, 2012

He doesn't drive because he's 18 and learning. Not to do with religion =P

ccfctommy · May 28, 2012

He actually took his theory test the same day as I did, the morning after the Cardiff game at home. Dunno if he passed through.

Paxman II · May 28, 2012

I would have thought Bigi and our other 'youth' players who made a terrific impact last season are the very foundations which we will strive to hold onto and it will be the opportunity for these players to showcase themselves in league 1 to good effect bringing perhaps immediate success for us and more profiling headlines for themselves.
If SISU start to offload these players who have been nurtured into the first team with good effect then they will be acting with great negligence.
Short term cash will not help this football club with what is required....an immediate return to the championship.
The only way I see this happening is if the bid is enormous somewhere in the 1.5m mark at least and replacements can be sourced.
I was looking forward to the likes of Bigi, Clarke, etc in the team this season who are far better than most of the dross in this league already.

wingy · May 28, 2012

ccfctommy said:
He actually took his theory test the same day as I did, the morning after the Cardiff game at home. Dunno if he passed through.

Looks like he'll be setting the satnav in a different direction to CV6

SkyBlueJohnso · May 28, 2012

if he goes i certainly dont think it will be his choice or money motivated. if it was for a mid table championship side who maybe will push for promotion i'd say good luck to him he might stand a chance, but a top 6 Prem side? he'll be lucky to get anywhere near the bench at best

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