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Post by werrington on Aug 1, 2021 11:00:36 GMT
There’s no way clubs agree to that must play contract nonsense but either way you just know that judgment has been passed on here when he plays after he’s had a poor game
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Post by xchpotter on Aug 1, 2021 11:18:01 GMT
I’m still adamant he’s not coming, but after reading things like above needing guaranteed matches etc, we’d be stupid to sign him on that basis. He’s clearly talented but he’s not played anywhere near this level, the championship is a huge step up for him - the last thing we need is a player who has so many starts written into the deal and him not being ready to make that step up. I think if he does sign and there is a clause about starts, he will achieve it anyway unless we sign another striker. With all the best will in the world there is no way Fletcher, and Campbell once fit, will end up playing every game which leaves just Brown as competition. He may be a bit of a gamble, but Man City aren’t in the habit of keeping 18 year olds with no future at their club despite the embarrassment of riches they have. I think he could do well for us and as we could be desperate with squad depth, a necessary acquisition. |
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Post by 1860oatcake on Aug 1, 2021 11:39:34 GMT
I don’t think Pete has much of a clue what’s going on with this one. I don’t think an injury that will keep him out for a few weeks would scupper a season long loan. Yeah - but could well delay it with City wanting to be sure he's 100% before letting him out? With his Dad at the club, you can be sure City would feel more confident in his long-term being guarded better than if he went elsewhere. Rory definitely won't allow him be rushed into games if he's not fully fit. And you can't be sure another loan club would have Liam's interests at heart as much as Stoke would. Maybe I'm being overly optimistic on this one, but I think his pre-season injury bumps up the likelihood of it being Stoke who get him rather than another club. |
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Post by wearepremierleague on Aug 1, 2021 11:40:48 GMT
Would be a game changer in our season. If they want guaranteed games, give it him, he’s miles better than what we have
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Post by nott1 on Aug 1, 2021 11:50:16 GMT
The Daily Express reckon that Brighton have tracked him for some time and have been in touch with Man City over a permanent or loan move!
South coast sunshine or Stoke on Trent, what a dilemma for him.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Aug 1, 2021 11:51:49 GMT
Yeah - but could well delay it with City wanting to be sure he's 100% before letting him out? With his Dad at the club, you can be sure City would feel more confident in his long-term being guarded better than if he went elsewhere. Rory definitely won't allow him be rushed into games if he's not fully fit. And you can't be sure another loan club would have Liam's interests at heart as much as Stoke would. I agree. I'm not sure if ANY club is going to commit to a "must play if fit" clause for a untested teenager. BUT, he clearly would get more game time at a Championship club than at a Premier League club. AND, the fact that his dad is at Stoke and would be sure to kick up a fuss if he wasn't treated well (in his interest and ours) would suggest that, from Man City's point of view, Stoke would appear to be the best bet. I am reasonably optimistic about this. |
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Aug 1, 2021 11:56:10 GMT
Was Liam a Stoke fan during his Father's playing time with us?
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Post by marylandstoke on Aug 1, 2021 11:59:44 GMT
Was Liam a Stoke fan during his Father's playing time with us? No, he’s a big Vale fan. |
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Aug 1, 2021 12:06:59 GMT
Was Liam a Stoke fan during his Father's playing time with us? No, he’s a big Vale fan. Stop providing the ammunition for bayern and Benji!  |
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Post by hardcastle on Aug 1, 2021 12:11:43 GMT
Was Liam a Stoke fan during his Father's playing time with us? He'd be seven or eight, when most kids get into football supporting, around 2010 or 2011. We'd have been a pretty attractive proposition then. The cup run, the European campaign, then the first three years under Hughes when he'd be ten to thirteen - so quite likely he'd be drawn in, I'd guess. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2021 12:22:37 GMT
There’s no way clubs agree to that must play contract nonsense but either way you just know that judgment has been passed on here when he plays after he’s had a poor game I’m sure I’ve seen before that clubs agree to these sort of arrangements but more akin to the player can be recalled/returned if they don’t play a certain percentage of games. That way both clubs get what they want i.e. a player who is developing by getting regular 1st team action (Parent Club) and the ability to return if not up to standard (Loan Club). |
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Post by jezzascfc on Aug 1, 2021 12:53:36 GMT
There’s no way clubs agree to that must play contract nonsense but either way you just know that judgment has been passed on here when he plays after he’s had a poor game I’m sure I’ve seen before that clubs agree to these sort of arrangements but more akin to the player can be recalled/returned if they don’t play a certain percentage of games. That way both clubs get what they want i.e. a player who is developing by getting regular 1st team action (Parent Club) and the ability to return if not up to standard (Loan Club). It happened with Jamie Tartt at Richmond.... |
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Post by davejohnno1 on Aug 1, 2021 13:28:46 GMT
Was Liam a Stoke fan during his Father's playing time with us? He was definitely a stoke fan when we won 1-0 at goodison courtesy of a Huth header. I sat next to the Delap family and young Liam was in stoke gear celebrating the goal as if it was his dad scoring. |
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 1, 2021 13:30:23 GMT
He definitely had a Stoke tracksuit top at one point!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2021 13:31:47 GMT
Was Liam a Stoke fan during his Father's playing time with us? He was definitely a stoke fan when we won 1-0 at goodison courtesy of a Huth header. I sat next to the Delap family and young Liam was in stoke gear celebrating the goal as if it was his dad scoring. Didn't Mrs Delap have a banner at Wembley pointing to herself? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2021 13:49:28 GMT
I’m sure I’ve seen before that clubs agree to these sort of arrangements but more akin to the player can be recalled/returned if they don’t play a certain percentage of games. That way both clubs get what they want i.e. a player who is developing by getting regular 1st team action (Parent Club) and the ability to return if not up to standard (Loan Club). It happened with Jamie Tartt at Richmond.... Good old Ted Lasso. Cracking programme. |
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Post by baystokie on Aug 1, 2021 14:53:45 GMT
The Daily Express reckon that Brighton have tracked him for some time and have been in touch with Man City over a permanent or loan move! South coast sunshine or Stoke on Trent, what a dilemma for him. Per year, Stoke sunshine is 3/4 amount Brighton gets but Brighton gets more rain - you win some, you lose some  |
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 1, 2021 16:45:08 GMT
The Indian cricket guy from yesterday is saying it's all sorted?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2021 16:46:23 GMT
The Indian cricket guy from yesterday is saying it's all sorted? 😁 I must admit I've never heard of that cricket fella... |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 1, 2021 16:46:57 GMT
The Indian cricket guy from yesterday is saying it's all sorted? Really would be lovely but I’m not saying anything until the club puts a 👀 Twitter post up😉 |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 1, 2021 16:48:06 GMT
The Indian cricket guy from yesterday is saying it's all sorted? 😁 I must admit I've never heard of that cricket fella... I’ve heard he’s the finest ITK this side of the Taj Mahal |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2021 16:59:58 GMT
Is that his name or some Indonesian food? Not sure what to think about Delap but fancy some Nasi Goreng
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Post by greystokie on Aug 1, 2021 17:07:46 GMT
😁 I must admit I've never heard of that cricket fella... I’ve heard he’s the finest ITK this side of the Taj Mahal Would that be the Taj Mahal in Hanley, Duck? |
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Post by chigstoke on Aug 1, 2021 17:14:06 GMT
The Indian cricket guy from yesterday is saying it's all sorted? Did a bit more searching on this guy
So it looks like he used to write for City Xtra on freelance, an independant fan page that posts news, pics, game reports etc... (think they were posted a couple pages ago?)
LinkedIn page also states he does football in addition to cricket reporting, he's also done City press conferences
So maybe he has someone at Man City who he knows possibly?
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Post by monkeycat on Aug 1, 2021 17:16:50 GMT
He seems well connected
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Post by nonameface on Aug 1, 2021 17:22:57 GMT
the club are probably gutted more about this deal keeps surfacing without it being finalised.
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Post by stokecitytalke on Aug 1, 2021 17:24:39 GMT
Anybody else in the pipeline Monkey? |
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Post by xchpotter on Aug 1, 2021 17:31:33 GMT
The Indian cricket guy from yesterday is saying it's all sorted? If true, wonder what the bonus clause is? Do we get him for another year on loan as a Premier League striker, or do they get first refusal on some our better players 😂😂. |
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Post by davejohnno1 on Aug 1, 2021 17:34:32 GMT
The Indian cricket guy from yesterday is saying it's all sorted? If true, wonder what the bonus clause is? Do we get him for another year on loan as a Premier League striker, or do they get first refusal on some our better players 😂😂. If we get promoted we get him next season as well |
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Post by march4 on Aug 1, 2021 17:36:27 GMT
Exciting if we can sign the lad for a season.
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