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Discussion in 'Bristol City' started by wizered, Apr 21, 2015.

  1. Supcon72

    Supcon72 Well-Known Member

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    As I said before, Hooper for me, he has the proven know how in this Division that neither Gayle or Gray does. Yes he may be slower than the previous two, but we already have 3 speedy strikers in Kodija, Agard and Burns, but only one with a bit of craft in Wilbraham, but he will not play 46 games this season, so a signing like Hooper makes sense from both a tactical and financial perspective.
     
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  2. Loathsneyd

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    I thinks it more 4-6 weeks but guess he would struggle at a medical. Also hadn't he started every game so far? Doesn't mean much I suppose when you consider Baldock started every game for us before he left but I still think this transfer would be very unlikely
     
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  3. RedorDead

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  4. invermeremike

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    I would have been surprised to see Smith return to Ashton Gate despite his influence and contributions to our great season last time out. Smith was never regarded as quick (was he?) but primarily a target man and could Hooper could offer that same kind of value to the squad?

    We are possibly in for an interesting and educational week, so hang on to your hollyhocks.
     
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  6. wizered

    wizered Ol' Mucker
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    We've offered a contract to Dimitar Berbatov according to the every trusty Twitter <party>
     
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  8. invermeremike

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    Norwich report that they are not going to sell 2 top players, in spite of strong rumours that Hooper is heading to Sheff Wed.
     
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  9. Mind the gap!

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    Albert Adomah is reportedly told Middlesborough he wants to leave, setting up a possible return to city
     
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  10. Red Robin

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    Come home Albert welcome here
     
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  11. invermeremike

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    Come home albert.
     
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  12. invermeremike

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    Took time to review Albert's statistics and they are as follows.

    Bristol City 2010-2013 Average games/season 43 Goals scored Average 6
    Middlesbrough 2013-2015 " " / " 42 " " " 8

    Not a prolific scorer but manages to play nearly all games.

    Is he the kind of player that could fit in with our new scheme of things, if he is available?
     
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  13. wizered

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    I've seen all this on OTIB, including a Metz fans forum.
    I really do wonder if this is an elaborate hoax mainly because the fact that it claims that QPR are also interested.

    Sounds too much like a wind up based on the fact that QPR took Konchesky from under our nose and were also allegedly on the edge of the dealings with others we've been talking to.
     
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  15. wizered

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    Bristol City FC Supporters PageUpdate on this deal.. city are actually in talks with the French side, a deal is thought it be around £1.4 million, but nothing agreed yet.
     
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  16. invermeremike

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    Hooper gone to Sheff Wed on loan for a reported 500K loan fee and 32K a week wages. Forget the loan fee and ask yourself if we are prepared to pay anyone that kind of money? I have no idea what the salary range is at Bristol City but I doubt whether anyone is any near close to 32k/week - are they?
     
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  17. wizered

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    Craig Coley ‏@WalsallSwift 38 mins38 minutes ago
    Just seen Steve Cotterill leaving the Banks's Stadium, must be watching our Bradshaw
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    #walsallfc #bcfc
     
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  18. cidered abroad

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    We play Brighton in October so SC probably taking a short journey to see them at first hand now.
     
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  19. wizered

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    26 Aug 2015 23:12:58
    Bristol City to bid £400k for Walsall striker Tom Bradshaw. Manager Steve Cotterill watched the 23 year old forward in the midweek cup tie.
    City may offer Bobby Reid on loan until January

    26 Aug 2015 17:52:53
    Bristol City are set to sign west country born Jason Rudge from Welsh league 1 side Barry Town United of a fee around £750,000.
     
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  20. Budgie

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    £75,000 maybe but not £750,000
     
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