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Post by OldStokie on Aug 8, 2017 10:17:59 GMT
Those who say that Bruno is at best 'competant' or maybe even worse, are way out. The lad is quick; solid, and a proper defender who rarely makes mistakes in the Prem. Of course he'll make the odd mistake but so does every centre-back, even the very best. His signing will, to me, be one of the most important we make.
OS.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Aug 8, 2017 10:21:04 GMT
Bruno is not quick, that's a complete myth. If you want evidence watch one of Kane's goals against us at the lane last season where he left him for dead. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen Bruno sprint, he does a 'heavy jog'
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Post by mosquito on Aug 8, 2017 10:21:47 GMT
I thought Shawcross and BMI were solid together. Unfortunately, let down and exposed by a lack of protection from full backs and midfield! But having a back 3 of Zouma, Shawcross and BMI, does fill me with more confidence, hopefully
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Post by wuzza on Aug 8, 2017 10:34:45 GMT
Those who say that Bruno is at best 'competant' or maybe even worse, are way out. The lad is quick; solid, and a proper defender who rarely makes mistakes in the Prem. Of course he'll make the odd mistake but so does every centre-back, even the very best. His signing will, to me, be one of the most important we make. OS. It's not a demeaning description in any way. Competent, solid, able to read the game are descriptions I want of a centre back not the hyperbole that surrounds the like of John Stones. There are are a fair few of these type peppered around the lower half clubs in the PL. To me a good defence is built on organisation using players like Bruno - it's the organisation bit which will be the key this season.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 8, 2017 10:37:33 GMT
There aren't many CBs in the Premier League I trust, Bruno last season was one I do.
Defending is becoming a lost art but Bruno knows how to defend.
Him and Shawcross played well together and had a great understanding. The issues were down the side and in front of them.
It's a solid base to build on at the back.
The sooner he actually signs, the better!
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Post by robwahlmann on Aug 8, 2017 10:39:23 GMT
Bruno is not quick, that's a complete myth. If you want evidence watch one of Kane's goals against us at the lane last season where he left him for dead. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen Bruno sprint, he does a 'heavy jog' He is a bit like Shawcros as they both are quite quick when running with a player, but they turn around very slowly as I see it.
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Post by sanmarinostokie on Aug 8, 2017 10:57:37 GMT
Regardless of the whys and wherefores, £7m for BMI in this market is theft. Is he a lesser player than Keane or Gibson? The deal we were meant to have agreed was for about the same wasn't it? It was always going to be of that order? And it always seemed low. The agreed deal was £8.6 million. So slightly more expensive than the new deal
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Post by OldStokie on Aug 8, 2017 11:03:18 GMT
There aren't many CBs in the Premier League I trust, Bruno last season was one I do. Defending is becoming a lost art but Bruno knows how to defend. Him and Shawcross played well together and had a great understanding. The issues were down the side and in front of them. It's a solid base to build on at the back. The sooner he actually signs, the better! This.
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Post by nott1 on Aug 8, 2017 11:20:37 GMT
Just on Transfer Centre:-
Stoke are close to completing the signing of defender Bruno Martins Indi from Porto in a cut-price deal, according to Sky sources.
Stoke pulled out of negotiations last month because they weren't prepared to meet Porto's asking price of £10m, at which point the Netherlands international looked to be heading to Crystal Palace.
However, Stoke and Porto have now agreed on a price of around £7.25m, and Martins Indi's return to the bet365 Stadium is imminent.
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Post by akstoke93 on Aug 8, 2017 11:22:47 GMT
Just on Transfer Centre:- Stoke are close to completing the signing of defender Bruno Martins Indi from Porto in a cut-price deal, according to Sky sources. Stoke pulled out of negotiations last month because they weren't prepared to meet Porto's asking price of £10m, at which point the Netherlands international looked to be heading to Crystal Palace. However, Stoke and Porto have now agreed on a price of around £7.25m, and Martins Indi's return to the bet365 Stadium is imminent. Remember last time they told us that at Sky..........
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Post by boskampsflaps on Aug 8, 2017 11:56:37 GMT
There aren't many CBs in the Premier League I trust, Bruno last season was one I do. Defending is becoming a lost art but Bruno knows how to defend. Him and Shawcross played well together and had a great understanding. The issues were down the side and in front of them. It's a solid base to build on at the back. The sooner he actually signs, the better! The centre backs aren't blameless they were just as much part of the problem at times, I'll be slightly concerned even if we sign two new wing/full backs that we will still have the same two in the middle as last season.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 8, 2017 12:20:32 GMT
There aren't many CBs in the Premier League I trust, Bruno last season was one I do. Defending is becoming a lost art but Bruno knows how to defend. Him and Shawcross played well together and had a great understanding. The issues were down the side and in front of them. It's a solid base to build on at the back. The sooner he actually signs, the better! The centre backs aren't blameless they were just as much part of the problem at times, I'll be slightly concerned even if we sign two new wing/full backs that we will still have the same two in the middle as last season. On the whole though the issues came about though by them filling in the gaps left by the vacated full backs/central midfielders. The shape of the side was non-existent.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 8, 2017 17:24:55 GMT
😄😄
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Post by GeneralFaye on Aug 8, 2017 17:25:34 GMT
Oh dear, Dorsett with his balls on the line there.
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Post by StokieNath on Aug 8, 2017 17:29:27 GMT
Dorsett talking bollocks here. BMI has visited today. I fucking know it.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 8, 2017 17:34:05 GMT
Dorsett talking bollocks here. BMI has visited today. I fucking know it. I thought of you when I posted it😄
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Post by Block 22 on Aug 8, 2017 17:34:39 GMT
Dorsett talking bollocks here. BMI has visited today. I fucking know it. In fairness Nath, you've said about 3542 players have visited over the last few days.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Aug 8, 2017 17:35:43 GMT
I wonder if we're going to stick with the last medical they told us he'd done or will he have to do it again? Don't see why unless he's had an injury on his hols! I would imagine that the club's insurers - indeed any clubs' insurers, would insist that a medical has to take place within a few hours hours before the contract is signed. Certainly I would not insure a player unless he had a medical immediately before he signed a contract which might commit the club to paying him many £millions over the course of that contract - would you?
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Post by chigstoke on Aug 8, 2017 17:44:46 GMT
Sorry guys, he's signed for Fleetwood, bloody Dorsett curses it yet again
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2017 17:57:48 GMT
Oh dear, Dorsett with his balls on the line there. Or on the tarmac as the plane lands
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Post by LDE76 on Aug 8, 2017 18:03:52 GMT
Sorry guys, he's signed for Fleetwood, bloody Dorsett curses it yet again He has a white outline and no shadow. Can't see if he's floating. On balance, I'm calling Photoshop.
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Post by Dr Hesham on Aug 8, 2017 18:09:25 GMT
Sorry guys, he's signed for Fleetwood, bloody Dorsett curses it yet again He has a white outline and no shadow. Can't see if he's floating. On balance, I'm calling Photoshop. 100% photoshop
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Post by medwaypotter on Aug 8, 2017 18:52:56 GMT
There isn't as has been mentioned on here millions of times. Now back to BMI. Because it doesn't fit your agenda that the club is going backwards ? i actually think it's a good bit of foresight.
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Post by chigstoke on Aug 8, 2017 18:53:39 GMT
Sorry guys, he's signed for Fleetwood, bloody Dorsett curses it yet again He has a white outline and no shadow. Can't see if he's floating. On balance, I'm calling Photoshop. You wouldn't know a real photo if it floated in front of you
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Post by chigstoke on Aug 8, 2017 18:54:26 GMT
He has a white outline and no shadow. Can't see if he's floating. On balance, I'm calling Photoshop. 100% photoshop
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 8, 2017 19:08:51 GMT
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Aug 8, 2017 19:10:30 GMT
I'm starting to get a bad dose of BMI transfer fatigue, just get it done ffs!!!!
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Post by bhp on Aug 8, 2017 19:10:44 GMT
Bargain! Fair play Stoke, credit where it's due. Zouma and Bruno in and Muni out, not bad.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2017 19:11:26 GMT
if true - a very good fee for a good solid 'no frills' premier league central defender
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 8, 2017 19:11:31 GMT
Bargain! Fair play Stoke, credit where it's due. Zouma and Bruno in and Muni out, not bad. It certainly seems a steal if true
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