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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 5, 2013 21:06:16 GMT
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Post by Dave the Rave on Jun 5, 2013 21:07:48 GMT
First mistake of his managerial reign.
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Post by casper113 on Jun 5, 2013 21:08:58 GMT
hes past it, time to move on, what next will he bring fuller back
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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 5, 2013 21:11:44 GMT
Credit to Joey who seems to have called this last week! Don't post all that often, but those who know me on here know I don't like spreading rumours or rubbish. Seen Pennant's name mentioned a few times, he's not "history" by any means. Club are in discussions to keep him now that Pulis has gone, and I presume he will jump at the chance. Not sure on the club's motives for doing this (i.e they genuinely think he's very good/want to keep the fans on the board's side), but it does mark a line in the sand on their future policy of being in control of signings, seeing as a manager has yet to even walk through the door to sanction it.. Joe So Hughes is okay with keeping him? EDIT: Sorry, seen the end of your post. So the 'club' (whoever that may be) are now re-signing players. Hmm. Don't like the sound of that if true. Not sure on the specifics of 'club' either mate, Peter and John Coates + Cartwright perhaps will be making the decisions on signings. Not entirely sure if this policy is one i'm comfortable with either. Likewise, Bayern. He's evidently a bad egg, we could replace him with a young and hungry winger on half the money that he's on who would cause a tenth of the trouble too. Should be taking advantage of the fact that Mr Pulis had the foresight to only offer him short term deals...for a reason! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2013 21:11:48 GMT
What a stupid, backward decision. An old troublemaker, a waste of wages and a waste of a squad place. Not happy.
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Post by RichardTMP on Jun 5, 2013 21:12:39 GMT
If he proves he still wants to play the part then we might as well give him contract until the new year with an additional few months surely, wouldn't hurt would it?
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Post by davejohnno1 on Jun 5, 2013 21:12:44 GMT
If some of the shit that has been spouted on here about Pennant is supposedly true, then Peter Coates would have told Mark Hughes to forget about this particular players.
As it happens, there is no problems between Pennant and other players and the only problem that ever existed has been between manager and player.
Manager has gone so if player earns himself a new contract with a new manager on the back of a good pre-season (training and performances) then what is there to worry about?
Clearly, the chairman will know of Pennant's alleged problems with Pulis and any new contract offer can offer the necessary safeguards to protect the club against further misdemeanours.
It's all about being better in all aspects of the transfer market afterall!
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Post by fca47 on Jun 5, 2013 21:14:46 GMT
I'd be very surprised if it was true. Good player, but he has had so many chances that you can't make excuses for him any more.
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Post by nicholasjalcock on Jun 5, 2013 21:15:00 GMT
One of those young players with lots of re-sale value!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2013 21:15:41 GMT
Interesting move. We might have to stop for a minute and consider the thought that Hughes might be able to manage him better than Pulis and get more out of him. Just a thought.
Hughes managed to get a big tune out of Bentley at Blackburn, something he hasn't really re-created anywhere else - including under that well known motivator Redknapp at Spurs. Similar 'Jack the lad' tpe character.
Watch this one with great interest folks. It will actually be a good yardstick about Hughes and his managerial style.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 5, 2013 21:16:45 GMT
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Post by redwhite on Jun 5, 2013 21:17:05 GMT
Really hope this comes off if it's true. Pennant, when in form, is a fantastic player. Will he get back to that form? Who knows. However I think it's a risk worth taking because we know how good he can be.
Everyone likes to draw conclusions that because he's been released from loads of clubs, he's going to destroy our team but I don't think that's fair. I think the main reason for him being left out was Pulis' complete stubbornness rather than committing a serious offence, but again, we don't really know.
We've played Walters, Kightly, Ethers, Jerome, Shotton even Whitehead on the right wing this season and none of them are a shadow of Pennant's quality. I'd be happy seeing Pennant back as our main winger next season if Hughes thinks he's good enough. We definitely need a new winger for the left side but I believe Pennant could do the job on the right.
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Jun 5, 2013 21:17:10 GMT
He wont be starting if he signs that's for certain, but to have the option of Jermaine Pennant on the bench to bring on in wider areas instead of Jon Walters and Ryan Shotton would improve our team instantly, I'd have no qualms if he was handed a one year deal.
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Post by stokiejoe on Jun 5, 2013 21:19:46 GMT
Loads of rumours about him and others wives, still think the real reason is that he and Pulis fell out. Let's see what he can do on the pitch and then decide.
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Post by itsmorethanagame on Jun 5, 2013 21:20:58 GMT
Any notion that Pennant has somehow been hard done by Pulis and we have this major talent sitting wasting away is rubbish.
He went on loan to Wolves last season and was dreadful. A club who was relegated from the championship and he couldn't even get a regular starting place there.
This massively stinks of a backwards move. I said with the Hughes appointment that something didn't seem right and I was worried with what direction we may be taking. Coates' quote in this article worries me a lot. I really hope we don't start going down the route of just taking any available players simply on the basis that they are cheap and represent good value. You cannot build a successfully team with that philosophy.
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Post by ChrisKamarasPerm on Jun 5, 2013 21:22:43 GMT
Great news and allows 5 million + to spent elsewhere
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Post by ianstokie on Jun 5, 2013 21:22:48 GMT
Brilliant news.
Always thought Pennant was a key player. hope Sparky sorts him out.
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Post by Edward Tattsyrup on Jun 5, 2013 21:23:01 GMT
oh dear! time to move on and leave the past in the past.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2013 21:23:16 GMT
Fine by me, if we can get him close to his form of 2 years ago, then we've got a player who's delivery is as good as anyone's in the league. He didn't have a spell of poor games really, just was in and out of the team. His spell at wolves wasn't great, but he was surrounded by relegation fodder.
Take the chance Jermaine. Don't let yourself down.
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Post by sportsman on Jun 5, 2013 21:23:20 GMT
Sorry but where does it say Hughes is looking at pennant? Peter just said it would be up to hughes who could well say no chance.
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Post by fortressbritannia on Jun 5, 2013 21:23:51 GMT
I'm unsure of what to think on this. He was great for us in 2010/11 particularly towards the end but he took a long time to get going that season, it took till February to really start performing, can he recreate that form? Also he's 30 now could we end up with a similar situation to Etherington?
I'm edging towards us cutting our loses and going after a younger player with more bite about him, who could be with us for the long haul or sell for a profit.
If Hughes is in in this its a definite sign that he's going for the traditional 4-4-2.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 5, 2013 21:24:55 GMT
Have another final opportunity Jermaine.....  |
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Post by timbo1988 on Jun 5, 2013 21:25:07 GMT
Nobody really knows what went on and why Pulis discarded him so people saying they don't want him back what is this based on? If Hughes offers him a second chance then its up to Pennant to prove why he should be in the team and the fans should get behind him.
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Post by Davef on Jun 5, 2013 21:27:45 GMT
How many of you have even bothered to read the article?
It's pure speculation.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 5, 2013 21:27:47 GMT
Nobody really knows what went on and why Pulis discarded him so people saying they don't want him back what is this based on? If Hughes offers him a second chance then its up to Pennant to prove why he should be in the team and the fans should get behind him. He was beyond wank at Wolves and we should move on, it seems a great opportunity for it. The same with Etherington, shift the shit and get some players in. What a waste. |
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Post by aldershotstoke on Jun 5, 2013 21:28:07 GMT
No problems with a 1 year deal...no brainer really. Could represent very good value, if he can get back to where he was, after a full pre-season. Then we only need another winger, who can cover both wings (Hoilett?). I'm thinking Brek Shea on the left as a starter next season.
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Post by stokiejoe on Jun 5, 2013 21:28:34 GMT
Pushed out to Wolves, not even allowed to train and yet nothing to do with the manager at the time? Hardly the way to motivate a player. Put him on the pitch on a monthly contract and see what happens. Very little to lose and a lot to gain.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2013 21:28:42 GMT
If some of the shit that has been spouted on here about Pennant is supposedly true, then Peter Coates would have told Mark Hughes to forget about this particular players. As it happens, there is no problems between Pennant and other players and the only problem that ever existed has been between manager and player. Manager has gone so if player earns himself a new contract with a new manager on the back of a good pre-season (training and performances) then what is there to worry about? Clearly, the chairman will know of Pennant's alleged problems with Pulis and any new contract offer can offer the necessary safeguards to protect the club against further misdemeanours. It's all about being better in all aspects of the transfer market afterall! "the only problem that ever existed has been between manager and player." ...between the player and EVERY manager the player has ever had. |
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Post by wearepremierleague on Jun 5, 2013 21:28:54 GMT
Great news. Much better team with him in it, get rid of Etherington and Kightly before we let go of Jermaine
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Post by stokiejoe on Jun 5, 2013 21:29:37 GMT
Pushed out to Wolves, not even allowed to train and yet nothing to do with the manager at the time? Hardly the way to motivate a player. Put him on the pitch on a monthly contract and see what happens. Very little to lose and a lot to gain.
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