cantersaddick Member Don't want to lose George! I know he's not done that much but he has shown sign's of what he can do.. just need to be consistent! Is still young and I think in a few years he could be very good! Shouldn't have been the only one of his type of player we had.. too young to be relying on him.. He would have benefited from being second choice and having someone to learn from... Kermorgant would have been perfect for this!
saw Duchatelet mentioned on the Guardians rumor mill today.
fair play, thats a nice story.
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John Chapman writes in with a nice tale that could improve Roland Duchâtelet’s battered reputation in the UK.
“Occasionally a transfer story stands out from the pack and such a one is that of Standard Liege’s centre back Laurent Ciman.
“Ciman is a regular member of Belgium’s international squad and is under contract to Standard until 2017. Despite this, Ciman is on the verge of moving to North American club, Montreal Impact (Impact de Montréal). His desire to move to the MLS (Major League Soccer) is not driven by money but for family reasons.
“Ciman’s young daughter Nina is on the autism spectrum and her parents wish to live in Quebec, a province with an international reputation in the treatment of this condition. Standard Liege chairman Roland Duchâtelet, often criticised by the fans of the clubs he owns, is releasing Ciman from his contract. This will allow the move to go through without a hitch. “The management of Standard Liege deserve respect for allowing the player to leave the club on a free transfer and it is to be hoped that the Ciman family receive the support they need in their new home.”
Jos Hooiveld and Michael Chopra to Millwall supposedly.
I'd take Hooiveld. Proper solid Championship centre-half that was part of Southampton's promotion winning team.
Not too sure about Chopra though. Doesn't seem to have done much in the last 3 years. He hasn't scored in India so tend to be of the thinking that he's finished.........no doubt a 3 year contract will now be forthcoming.
Chopra I definitely think has finished... He used to be a good Championship Striker but sadly his gambling addiction got the better of him
It's a shame really as he had undoubted ability.
As you say, his gambling addiction, coupled with his massive opinion of himself and ability to rub most people up the wrong way, seems to have helped him take his eye off of what should have been a better career than the one he's had.
Carlisle United manager Keith Curle has revealed the club have tabled a bid for a Championship striker.
“We've made a financial bid for a player," he is quoted as saying by Carlisle’s official website. “That has opened the door to negotiations, but it hasn't opened it far enough to allow us to speak to the player yet.
"He's a centre forward who I think has got a future. He has good attributes based on what I've seen. He can play in a number of positions which could be vital for us. He's currently at a Championship club. We don't mind paying the money up front if the lad comes in and is successful.”
Reading are closing in on the loan signing of Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah
Just this minute confirmed on SSN.
A shame. The Steve Clarke factor there I presume.
Blackpool and Charlton are leading the chase to sign Tottenham's highly rated youngster Grant Ward on loan for the rest of the season. The 20-year-old enjoyed a memorable spell with Chicago Fire last year and would relish the chance to get some more first-team football under his belt. Both Championship clubs are looking to strengthen their squads in January and could look to make a move for the talented midfielder.
Reading are closing in on the loan signing of Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah
Just this minute confirmed on SSN.
A shame. The Steve Clarke factor there I presume.
Blackpool and Charlton are leading the chase to sign Tottenham's highly rated youngster Grant Ward on loan for the rest of the season. The 20-year-old enjoyed a memorable spell with Chicago Fire last year and would relish the chance to get some more first-team football under his belt. Both Championship clubs are looking to strengthen their squads in January and could look to make a move for the talented midfielder.
How are Bournemouth spending all this money and staying within FFP limits??? "SSN understands" that they've made a bid worth 4m for an 18 year old Birmingham winger...
How are Bournemouth spending all this money and staying within FFP limits??? "SSN understands" that they've made a bid worth 4m for an 18 year old Birmingham winger...
Is that Gray? They're absolutely minted these days.
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What he has done is what any reasonable employer would do. That's not to say he is duty-bound to do it - so fair play Roland
Don't want to lose George! I know he's not done that much but he has shown sign's of what he can do.. just need to be consistent! Is still young and I think in a few years he could be very good! Shouldn't have been the only one of his type of player we had.. too young to be relying on him.. He would have benefited from being second choice and having someone to learn from... Kermorgant would have been perfect for this!
No worries, he is learning from Simon Church !
Not sure if this would be the best signing but at least it's an experienced championship/premiership head.
Coquelin returning to #cafc according to Arsenal
Not too sure about Chopra though. Doesn't seem to have done much in the last 3 years. He hasn't scored in India so tend to be of the thinking that he's finished.........no doubt a 3 year contract will now be forthcoming.
As you say, his gambling addiction, coupled with his massive opinion of himself and ability to rub most people up the wrong way, seems to have helped him take his eye off of what should have been a better career than the one he's had.
Well they certainly won't shake it all about.
Carlisle United manager Keith Curle has revealed the club have tabled a bid for a Championship striker.
“We've made a financial bid for a player," he is quoted as saying by Carlisle’s official website. “That has opened the door to negotiations, but it hasn't opened it far enough to allow us to speak to the player yet.
"He's a centre forward who I think has got a future. He has good attributes based on what I've seen. He can play in a number of positions which could be vital for us. He's currently at a Championship club. We don't mind paying the money up front if the lad comes in and is successful.”
Bye bye Simon Church ;-)
Blackpool and Charlton are leading the chase to sign Tottenham's highly rated youngster Grant Ward on loan for the rest of the season. The 20-year-old enjoyed a memorable spell with Chicago Fire last year and would relish the chance to get some more first-team football under his belt. Both Championship clubs are looking to strengthen their squads in January and could look to make a move for the talented midfielder.
http://premnews.com/story/2015/01/22/blackpool-and-charlton-lead-chase-for-tottenham-youngster