New signing as well as Lefondre (6 Viewers)

Nick

Administrator

• Aug 2, 2011

• #36

TheParsonsHose said:

I have no idea why people don't just mention the player if they know who it is........Perhaps we could make a "guess who" board and perhaps ask questions throughout the day! Come on Nick sort it out..... put it below the "ask Twitter man" thread.

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Ha there is not much I can do We all know it is Sam anyway!

 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator

• Aug 2, 2011

• #37

Matty why would you release this info but not the name? Will it affect the deal if you tell us?


It must be Frans.

 

ashbyjan

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #38

I fear the best we can hope for is Platt being fit!

 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator

• Aug 2, 2011

• #39

ashbyjan said:

I fear the best we can hope for is Platt being fit!

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Booo Booo Booo

 

mattylad

Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #40

Since it has been mentioned yes its McFadden and whether he is here for the weekend depends on him accepting the contract offered. Just know the club want to keep it queit until its a defo yes or no given the King debacle.

 

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Lilconn_ccfc

New Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #41

Cheers for letting us no. Still think it seems abit far fetched but IF it was to happen it would be a great signing. Just think he would go to a better team than us!

 

ccfcway

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #42

lol

James McFadden....

as if !!!!

 

ccfcway

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #43

The Blackurn and Everton target, James McFadden considering Sky Blues

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Scotland star McFadden attracting interest as Blackburn and Everton plot moves




Blackburn are showing interest in former Birmingham midfielder James McFadden who is available on a free transfer. Everton have also been linked.

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Anyone else think this is just being bank rolled by Brody, just so he can go back on Twitter

:wave:

 

Perryccfc

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #44

You sure you haven't just read this off cov facebook site? As some clown has put exactly the same information as you and has also claimed it's from his source??

 

ashbyjan

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #45

Sorry but I am totally underwhelmed - a player who missed the whole of last season through injury, has never scored more than 6 goals in any one season in England (admittedly mostly in Prem) , has a goal record of 1 in 8 and is not the type of player we need - we need a goal scorer.

 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator

• Aug 2, 2011

• #46

I thought Brian Mcfadden was a singist?

 

blueflint

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #47

we going bust then 10grand a week we must be

 

ccfcway

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #48

Birmingham City: Injured star James McFadden receives contract boost

Oct 31 2010
INJURY-PRONE James McFadden will not be abandoned by Blues.
The Scotland star’s latest Ko came when he ruptured cruciate knee ligaments last month – at the worst possible time.
McFadden had just turned in a starring performance against Liverpool and was coming into top form. And his contract is due to expire at the end of the season.
But Alex McLeish insisted: “We have got a two-year option on James. That’s the situation.



“And I wouldn’t think that we would be letting a guy like James McFadden walk out of here free.”

 

Hibbert

New Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #49

He was on 40k a week at Blose, even if he does sign, he won't be fit for another 2 month. He hasn't had a pre-season, non-starter.

 

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ccfcway

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #50

Dear James McPake...

Good news. We at CCFC have felt bad that for the past 18 months you have spent a lot of time on your back watching television due to being injured. As we care for your welfare, we have just employed another Injured Scot to keep you company. Please dont be irritated by him constantly laughing, that will be because we have given him 10k a week to sit next to you.

Sky Blues

 

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Pigeon

New Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #51

Heard a rumour about McFadden the other day. A bit disappointed as I don't feel he's worth that much in wages.

 

Adam Jones

New Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #52

Hibbert said:

He was on 40k a week at Blose, even if he does sign, he won't be fit for another 2 month. He hasn't had a pre-season, non-starter.

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He was on £25k as far as I can see.

 

SkyBlue_Bear83

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #53

Mcfadden is a quality player, he may not score goals but he is class. He could play as a support striker or in behind the strikers. However he is injury prone with two major injuries keeping him out of most of the last two seasons I believe. Would be a great coup if we pulled it off but I doubt it.

 

mattylad

Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #54

He left Brum July 30th....he has signed for no one else and like I say it comes from someone who has been reliable in the past. He knows the contract is a wage drop (70k at brum my arse by the way) but it offers him first team footbalL AND IF YOU DONT THINK HE IS BETTER THAN WHAT WE HAVE ERRRRRRRRRRR HELLLLOOOOOO

 

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Lilconn_ccfc

New Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #55

Does anyone actually want this to happen if its true? He'll be injured for 50% of the games.

 

SkyBlue_Bear83

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #56

Lilconn_ccfc said:

Does anyone actually want this to happen if its true? He'll be injured for 50% of the games.

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If we can keep him fit he is premiership quality.

 

Hibbert

New Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #57

I'm not questioning his ability or his contract terms. The facts are : Hes a good player WHEN fit. He's had no Pre season so he won't be playing for a while. I would steer clear.

 

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CovScott88

New Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #58

It's all about fitness with McFadden. When fit, he is a player with real quality and a terrific left-foot. It's just a matter of having him available.
Would be brilliant, as long as he plays enough to justify the wages.

 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator

• Aug 2, 2011

• #59

Marlon King springs to mind, didn't he miss the first quarter of the season? Still finished player of the season and our highest scorer. A guy of his quality only needs to play 50% to have a huge impact on a squad like ours.

 

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im-confused

Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #60

I've also heard it's mcfadden.. sounds interesting to say the least!

 

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howzer

Banned

• Aug 2, 2011

• #61

keith Andrews

 

Astute

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #62

I agree Rich.

Strange a few of us have heard the same. Do we go for a player that has not been signed as there are better out there, or do we take a gamble like with King? Just like with King, he was a 5m striker a few years ago. Everyone knows he will do well whilst playing. Could he be put on a pay per play, or at least pay when fit contract? I think he is only about 28/29. Has a few seasons ahead of him. Half a season from a prem quality player is better than 3/4 season from a championship or below player. Players rarely ever play a whole season.

 

Walking Bird

New Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #63

mattylad said:

From a very reliable source I can tell you the player we are trying to sign to replace King is a far bigger star than Lefondre but it will be dependent on whether the guy wants to drop his wages to the offered £10,000 per week

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Ahhh the source is codename ALF ... :wave:

 

ccfcway

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #64

The Franchise player that keep the bench warm !

 

Astute

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #65

Another thing on our side is he should live close enough to travel each day without having to move. Sky is like the Telegraph. Lets guess who is going where as they are at the level where the player without a contract is used to and they need a striker. I am not saying I am in the know, just someone I know who is normally right told me a couple of days ago he is a target. AT is aiming high so he said if it happens, it happens. He is not expecting it to happen, but there is a decent chance of pulling off what could be a good signing.

 

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SuperFred

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #66

he would improve our team when he plays without a doubt. only worry is injuries and we can't afford to pay someone 10k a week for sitting on the treatment table. too big a risk for a club in the financial situation we find ourselves in

 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator

• Aug 2, 2011

• #67

If we are losing £500k per month, whats another £40k between friends? It could be the difference between staying in the league and going down. How much would the club lose should that happen?

 

Astute

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #68

We will get the cash from gunnar to pay his wages. We have a manager who plays to his strengths. If we are doing well it makes our club more sellable. Big gamble like with King though. He rotted away in a cell whilst other players were match fit. Still did well for us in the end though. It is just a matter of wait and see.

 

Fospherous

New Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #69

Found this... http://www.football-rumours.co.uk/coventry-rumours.php

Probably a load of bollocks.

 

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ccfc_Tom

Well-Known Member

• Aug 2, 2011

• #70

Probably won't sign mcfadden or le fondre, but if we could get mcfadden on pay as you play he'd be an quality signing.