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Title: BBC News: Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
Post by: News Monkey on Thursday, August 8, 2013, 16:00:02
Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
     


Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe insists Wes Thomas is not for sale after turning down a bid for the striker from Swindon.
     

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23618530
     


Title: Re: BBC News: Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Thursday, August 8, 2013, 16:49:04
I wonder whether we are just showing interest and bidding for players that we know we can't get?


Title: Re: BBC News: Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
Post by: dagrumpymunki on Thursday, August 8, 2013, 17:02:37
I wonder whether we are just showing interest and bidding for players that we know we can't get?

There's every reason for the board to believe this player might be available. Look him up online and see his playing record over the last few seasons. Then look at the size of the squad Bournemouth have and the number of forwards on their books. Then consider he was a non-league forward that they signed when in the lower reaches of the league pyramid and that they're now "building a premiership push in the championship".

All players are for sale. When a manager says they're not he's just saying "not at that price".


Title: Re: BBC News: Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
Post by: nigel grays a postie on Thursday, August 8, 2013, 17:06:08
Matt Ritchie wasn't for sale


Title: Re: BBC News: Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
Post by: RWB Robin on Thursday, August 8, 2013, 17:08:09
Is Matt injured, or is he out of favour?  Not in the squad for either game so far...


Title: Re: BBC News: Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
Post by: Dr Pierre Chang on Thursday, August 8, 2013, 17:08:58
There's every reason for the board to believe this player might be available. Look him up online and see his playing record over the last few seasons. Then look at the size of the squad Bournemouth have and the number of forwards on their books. Then consider he was a non-league forward that they signed when in the lower reaches of the league pyramid and that they're now "building a premiership push in the championship".

All players are for sale. When a manager says they're not he's just saying "not at that price".
They are very light upfront at the moment but your other points stand.

Would be a very good signing, I was expecting a kid on loan...it may well still be a kid on loan but going after the likes of Clarke and Thomas is a good sign.

RWB Robin - Ritchie is injured.


Title: Re: BBC News: Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
Post by: Power to people on Thursday, August 8, 2013, 18:24:18
They are very light upfront at the moment but your other points stand.

Would be a very good signing, I was expecting a kid on loan...it may well still be a kid on loan but going after the likes of Clarke and Thomas is a good sign.

RWB Robin - Ritchie is injured.

surely you would know who we will be signing with your 'inside knowledge'


Title: Re: BBC News: Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
Post by: Dr Pierre Chang on Thursday, August 8, 2013, 18:42:16
surely you would know who we will be signing with your 'inside knowledge'
:Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:

Brilliant!


Title: Re: BBC News: Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
Post by: Spud on Thursday, August 8, 2013, 20:12:03
All players are for sale. When a manager says they're not he's just saying "not at that price".

Agreed. A player isn't for sale until the right price comes in.


Title: Re: BBC News: Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, August 8, 2013, 21:30:37
I think from twitter Jed says we've put in a second bid for Thomas.


Title: Re: BBC News: Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
Post by: Notts red on Thursday, August 8, 2013, 21:48:01
Is Matt injured, or is he out of favour?  Not in the squad for either game so far...
Some of their fans are suggesting that his injury maybe a cover up and that he hasn't looked interested albeit playing out of position. They reckon they are wanting to bring in at least one more striker but would be happier if Thomas was only loaned out as they still think he has enough to offer them.


Title: Re: BBC News: Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, August 8, 2013, 21:54:22
Is Nevada really one of his middle names?


Title: Re: BBC News: Wes Thomas: Bournemouth striker not for sale, says Howe
Post by: Paolo69 on Friday, August 9, 2013, 07:46:58
Some of their fans are suggesting that his injury maybe a cover up and that he hasn't looked interested albeit playing out of position. 

Haha. Fans in making shit up shock!