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Dont know how true this is, but a friend has said that hes heard and seen rumnours that hes interested in signing for us? Link with King through sunderland...
I wouldn't have thought we could afford him but anyone else heard anything?
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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 10:35:48 » |
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I think it was a name that was mentioned at the end of the season on here, personally I think it's too much of a gamble with his injury record...
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Marie
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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 10:38:24 » |
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this mates a forest fan and wouldn't have seen what town fans have been saying. well unless its been on other websites.
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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 10:41:15 » |
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I was just saying that the only thing I'd heard about him was that he was a player mentioned on here as a possible replacement for Sammy, I think it's a fairly probable signing if it's true, it makes sense after all.
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« Reply #4 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 10:44:07 » |
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i think its possible but only if Parkin goes (which looks likely now) we would have Parkin's wage for Bridges. anything less than Parkin's wage and we wouldnt be able to afford him. it would be a great signing in my opinion. i dont care about his injury record.
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Marie
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« Reply #5 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 10:56:18 » |
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i do seem to remember king saying at some point that he wouldn't sign any big players...so maybe its not true? or did i dream that?
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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 11:33:56 » |
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Swindon were linking with Bridges as soon as the season had closed and Angy King said at the same time he quashed rumors over Luke Beckett that Bridges wouldn't be coming to the county ground due to Swindon not being able to afford his wages.
plus with his injury record its a gamble i don't think the board would be willing to take. Granted if he is fit he would be a wonderfull signing but if injured and on high wages it would be aweful and swindon connot afford the risk
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« Reply #7 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 11:41:13 » |
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plus with his injury record its a gamble i don't think the board would be willing to take. Granted if he is fit he would be a wonderfull signing but if injured and on high wages it would be aweful and swindon connot afford the risk
agree with that. Bridges when playing well would be supurb for us but several months not playing and being paid X amount would cripple us. unless you could put an injury clause into his contract??? |
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« Reply #8 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 13:15:58 » |
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Bridges for Parkin would be a great swap. Injury record though for bridges as we all know isn't good though.
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« Reply #9 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 18:50:46 » |
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I suppose if nobody else is willing to take a punt on Bridges.....and he's prepared to accept a 20K a week pay cut and take a month by month contract he could be worth a look.
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« Reply #10 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 21:19:38 » |
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Pay cut maybee, month by month contract. I don't see him going for it.
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« Reply #11 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 22:09:55 » |
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I have to say if Bolton couldn't reserrect his career I can't see many clubs willing to take the gamble, Swindon included. Couple with the notion that he's a Northern boy I can't see him coming here.
Also, would he really be any better than what we've already got? I'd rather see another hot youngster - Nathan Tyson if we've got the money would do nicely! - to challenge Fallon and Roberts for a first team place.
Assuming we losing Parkin, Fallon and Roberts is a dream pairing. The big lump to throw it to, and quick footed Roberts with the speed and flair to create chances. The reason Fallon struggled is he is a similar player to Parkin, but never got the chance to forge a partnership with Roberts. I for one hope Fallon gets his chance again like he did last season at the beginning of this before we opt for a big name signing. Up front doesn't really need attention other than perhaps a back up player. The midfield and defence however, certainly does need attention!
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« Reply #12 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 22:18:51 » |
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the only problem with fallon is that i can't see him hitting 20 goals next season, if he does i will streak on the pitch at the end of the season.
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Plays in midfield and his name is Tommy Miller,
signed him from Huddersfield his name is Tommy Miller,
first touch is average but his second is a killer,
heeeeeey Tommy Miller!
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« Reply #13 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 22:49:22 » |
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If Fallon gets 20 goals next season I'll fuck Whits on the centre circle at half time of the last game of the season*
*ie: it ain't gonna happen.
We need a replacement for SSP, not rely on what we've got (Can't see Fallon and Roberts getting the goals we'll need to stay up) and I hope to god King isn't going to have to trawl the depths of non-league again. He's going to have to spend some cash, if he doesn't get any from SSP's sale we're up shit street.
(IMO which I hope is wrong)
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« Reply #14 on: Tuesday, June 21, 2005, 22:51:10 » |
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If Fallon gets 20 goals next season I'll fuck Whits on the centre circle at half time of the last game of the season*
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Plays in midfield and his name is Tommy Miller,
signed him from Huddersfield his name is Tommy Miller,
first touch is average but his second is a killer,
heeeeeey Tommy Miller!
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