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Post by heworksardtho on Jul 23, 2020 4:45:53 GMT
Ppl said the same about Nathan , me been one
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Post by aloha63 on Jul 23, 2020 5:31:04 GMT
Could only view Chris Brunt as a back up player, surely not in any way first choice, with the claimed ambition.
MoN has repeatedly said we'll have too many players on the books, need to reduce numbers/wages. Can't see how signing Brunt does either of those things.
Our single most important new signing is a GOOD & pacy left back, Brunt has NO pace. If he does come in, it must be purely as a known & trusted senior pro who MoN feels he can rely on.
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Post by lordherefordsknob on Jul 23, 2020 5:44:25 GMT
For me a good addition, with the possibility of 2 games every week, next season’s promotion contenders will be the teams with the best squads.
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Post by bolders on Jul 23, 2020 5:48:29 GMT
Personally for me no, but if MON wants that experienced midfielder who can steady the ship then ok. But it best be a 1 year contract on low wages and he doesn’t play much
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Post by minnierover on Jul 23, 2020 5:58:39 GMT
He’ll be a decent squad player although he was an ever present for MON and NI so he may be first name on the team sheet. He certainly knows how to get out of this division. Another promotion last night for him, to think we came down with WBA with them as bottom and now they’re back in the prem. Hopefully we can challenge for top 6 next season.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2020 6:17:33 GMT
I think he'll be a good signing. I have the greatest of respect for Chris Brunt as a professional footballer, a record to be proud of. However considering the size of our squad, his age and his potential influence/value going into next season I’d be disappointed. If I’m wrong I would be the the first to be pleased and apologetic. Likewise, if i'm wrong I'll also hold my hands up. The other side of it is how he will be in and around the club and the dressing room, which is vitally important in a successful squad. This is something I think we've been sadly lacking from afar over the last few years - even going back to the PL years where we've since heard how Glen Johnson sat down in the dressing room with 'the crew' and called relegation in Pre Season before a ball was kicked. Sadly for us though that is more difficult to accurately judge.
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Post by wilcopotter on Jul 23, 2020 7:38:11 GMT
I hope I'm wrong but this has Darren Fletcher written all over it! H I agree. If this does happen, I wonder if this is about cover and joining the management team in the long run. Defensive coach maybe.
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Post by hinckpotter on Jul 23, 2020 7:51:07 GMT
This smells like Darren fletcher all over again... no thanks
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Post by Lesalanos on Jul 23, 2020 7:59:50 GMT
Ppl said the same about Nathan , me been one I think the difference here is that MON took a team we felt were cert’s for relegation, that many felt was an unbalanced squad of unlikeable players(me included) and got 48 points from 31 games. In the process only two teams scored more goals.
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Post by redstriper on Jul 23, 2020 8:04:27 GMT
I think theres more to this than just on the pitch. MON wants professionals with the right attitude to influence the dressing room and lead by example, we were fragile mentally under NJ - the players underperformed as a result. MON will leave no room for that to happen again next season.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 23, 2020 8:24:15 GMT
I really hope this isn't true, because I don't think we'll have much room for new players due to FFP. We should bring in 3-4 upgrades, not more of the same (old and slow)! A left back with pace to compete with Tymon, a right winger to compete with Ince, a defensive midfielder with ability on the ball and a left footed central defender with pace. Those 4 players are needed to keep us up there fighting for promotion I think. We need to offload: Federici (gone) Ward (gone) Diouf (gone) Woods Badou Etebo Wimmer Butland Indi Gregory Edwards (loan) Collins (loan) N'Goy (loan)
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jul 23, 2020 9:05:00 GMT
I really hope this isn't true, because I don't think we'll have much room for new players due to FFP. We should bring in 3-4 upgrades, not more of the same (old and slow)! A left back with pace to compete with Tymon, a right winger to compete with Ince, a defensive midfielder with ability on the ball and a left footed central defender with pace. Those 4 players are needed to keep us up there fighting for promotion I think. We need to offload: Federici (gone) Ward (gone) Diouf (gone) Woods Badou Etebo Wimmer Butland Indi Gregory Edwards (loan) Collins (loan) N'Goy (loan) Agree with all of that. However after the last couple of games Gregory has done well and may be worth another season. I’d prefer to start with Campbell and Vokes but he’s decent cover. A pool of Campbell, Vokes, Gregory and Afobe is pretty decent. 4 fighting for 2 spots.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 23, 2020 9:12:13 GMT
Ppl said the same about Nathan , me been one It is a very odd notion.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 23, 2020 9:28:44 GMT
I really hope this isn't true, because I don't think we'll have much room for new players due to FFP. We should bring in 3-4 upgrades, not more of the same (old and slow)! A left back with pace to compete with Tymon, a right winger to compete with Ince, a defensive midfielder with ability on the ball and a left footed central defender with pace. Those 4 players are needed to keep us up there fighting for promotion I think. We need to offload: Federici (gone) Ward (gone) Diouf (gone) Woods Badou Etebo Wimmer Butland Indi Gregory Edwards (loan) Collins (loan) N'Goy (loan) Agree with all of that. However after the last couple of games Gregory has done well and may be worth another season. I’d prefer to start with Campbell and Vokes but he’s decent cover. A pool of Campbell, Vokes, Gregory and Afobe is pretty decent. 4 fighting for 2 spots. I thought of keeping him, but we need to put ourselves in a better position finacially. Maybe we even could get some money for him now while he has done so well?
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Post by obhstokie on Jul 23, 2020 10:54:58 GMT
Happy to hold my hands up if i am wrong in a years time, but this is the exact type of signing that we do not need! we have enough 'old experienced' heads in the squad. We need players on their way up in terms of career, that want to come and give 100% with pace and energy
I would be very disappointed if we sign him and i am right
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Post by callas12 on Jul 23, 2020 11:02:45 GMT
I'm more than happy to trust MON on this one. In Brunt he obviously knows exactly what he's getting, both on & off the pitch. Had Ward still been here I'd be seriously questioning the wisdom of having 2x shall we say veteran left backs at the club but with Ward having already departed & off the wage bill, I'm far more open minded if the recruitment of Brunt happens.
The main difference between the Fletcher & Brunt situation for me is Hughes signed Fletcher on a whim whereas MON has personal knowledge of Brunt as a player & the other aspects of what else he can bring to the club & if he feels he can be an asset to us then time will tell if it was a good call.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jul 23, 2020 14:11:26 GMT
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Post by march4 on Jul 23, 2020 14:13:17 GMT
MON will want someone he can trust in the dressing room. Brunt can be that person.
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Jul 23, 2020 15:50:37 GMT
Not convinced by this one...but O'Neill's earned the right to pick whoever he wants as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by mrcoke on Jul 23, 2020 16:00:32 GMT
I really hope this isn't true, because I don't think we'll have much room for new players due to FFP. We should bring in 3-4 upgrades, not more of the same (old and slow)! A left back with pace to compete with Tymon, a right winger to compete with Ince, a defensive midfielder with ability on the ball and a left footed central defender with pace. Those 4 players are needed to keep us up there fighting for promotion I think. We need to offload: Federici (gone) Ward (gone) Diouf (gone) Woods Badou Etebo Wimmer Butland Indi Gregory Edwards (loan) Collins (loan) N'Goy (loan) + Ince
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 23, 2020 16:01:44 GMT
As I’ve said before he will be a useful squad player and respected member of the dressing room. Like a low budget James Milner if you will🤔
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Post by franklin66 on Jul 23, 2020 16:05:42 GMT
I still think Etebo could come good for us as could Badou if only we could get them onboard they could be devastating for us.
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Jul 23, 2020 16:06:50 GMT
Where will he play? If it's left back then it's a smack in the face for those of us screaming for a new one with pace and skill, not a 35 year old ex-winger who has come to do a job there. Brunt has been an excellent servant and a good player in his day, but this smacks of an old pals act and an elastoplast solution.
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Jul 23, 2020 16:07:37 GMT
As I’ve said before he will be a useful squad player and respected member of the dressing room. Like a low budget James Milner if you will🤔 Milner wasn't 35 when he went to Liverpool though.
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Post by Veritas on Jul 23, 2020 16:09:00 GMT
As I’ve said before he will be a useful squad player and respected member of the dressing room. Like a low budget James Milner if you will🤔 Milner wasn't 35 when he went to Liverpool though. We are not at the top end of the Premier League
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Post by lordb on Jul 23, 2020 16:09:30 GMT
As I’ve said before he will be a useful squad player and respected member of the dressing room. Like a low budget James Milner if you will🤔 Milner wasn't 35 when he went to Liverpool though. you'd have Miner,age 34, at Stoke like a shot wouldn't you? Not all players in their mid 30's are past it appreciate we have had a load who have been past it mind
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Jul 23, 2020 16:11:04 GMT
That makes no difference to your comparison. In fact, I'm not really sure what you were trying to say. My concern is we're buying a 35 year old, irrespective of his position.
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Post by greenhoff on Jul 23, 2020 16:21:35 GMT
Milner wasn't 35 when he went to Liverpool though. you'd have Miner,age 34, at Stoke like a shot wouldn't you? Not all players in their mid 30's are past it appreciate we have had a load who have been past it mind Hes hardly played this season. It's not a good deal whether as a starter, squad player or he does stand up in the dressing room. Too old and a waste of a wage
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Jul 23, 2020 16:43:44 GMT
Milner wasn't 35 when he went to Liverpool though. you'd have Miner,age 34, at Stoke like a shot wouldn't you? Not all players in their mid 30's are past it appreciate we have had a load who have been past it mind Well, he's a year younger and a Prermiership starter so why not? Again, an erroneous comparison.
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Post by fca47 on Jul 23, 2020 16:48:27 GMT
Been a decent player in his time ,but the last thing this defence needs is another ageing plodder. Need a bit of pace and dynamism.
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