Con Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I'm much more excited about this signing than Steven Defour. Seriously. This would be perfect for us. Not quite as good as getting Bannan back, but he will absolutely improve our performances, help younger players, has experience of the league and should not take long to settle. Ticks every box. Go go go. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Norwich will never sell to us and if they do they will look at least 3-4 mill. Something I don't believe he is worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 An older Barry Bannan. Surely not that good!! TBF probably a good signing for the money but not one to get excited about (see my post above). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Norwich will never sell to us and if they do they will look at least 3-4 mill. Something I don't believe he is worth. 1.5 million is a lot of money compared to zero, which is what they will get if they don't accept our offer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Norwich will never sell to us and if they do they will look at least 3-4 mill. Something I don't believe he is worth. Business is business and they may well be happy to get some money for a 31 year old whose contract is running down and isn't a regular starter. This would be OK for a short term fix, I'd hope we'd sign better in the summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 It's not the most inspiring but think he will do a good job. Think Norwich will play hard ball though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Fantastic player. Always puts in a shift and is pure quality. He is exactly what we need. Remember watching him play for Shelbourne in Dublin vs either Villa or Celtic(cant remember which one) nearly 15 years ago now and he looked great. Always kept an eye on his career after that and it would be a bit strange to see him play for the Villa after so long because I never thought he would make it to the Premier league but fair play to him. He has more than proved himself with both Norwich and Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tezvilla Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Can't see Norwich selling a decent player to Lambert and a relegation rival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 exciting signing...not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 An older Barry Bannan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Can't see Norwich selling a decent player to Lambert and a relegation rival It's not the most inspiring but think he will do a good job. Think Norwich will play hard ball though If they give us Hoolahan we will pull our bid for Defour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Norwich will never sell to us and if they do they will look at least 3-4 mill. Something I don't believe he is worth. Business is business and they may well be happy to get some money for a 31 year old whose contract is running down and isn't a regular starter. This would be OK for a short term fix, I'd hope we'd sign better in the summer. But his contract has another 18 months plus he is playing well over the past few games for them. Why let a player like him go when he could be the difference in them staying in 60mill prem league and not. Norwich fans think he is best thing since sliced bread. Also they are selling to Lambert and Villa. I'd stake my rep, which isn't much that we won't get him for less than 2.5mill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 He is very underrated. The Norwich fans love him (and Norwich fans are pretty sound). They seem to be saying they don't want him to leave so should be asking around £5m. Obvi £5m is insane but I imagine £1.5m isn't going to be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Yes please. Still need another CM. Defour, Delph and Hoolahan sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myko Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Jesus Christ this would be one of the most depressing signings we've ever made. Not saying he's that bad of a player, just would be such an anti-climax to the infamous "number ten" we've needed for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 3, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 3, 2014 I think this would be a good signing if we have made a bid. Would definitely fill a gap in our midfield. Think he'd do well for us too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Thinking this is a good signing shows our desperation He is very underrated. The Norwich fans love him (and Norwich fans are pretty sound). They loved Lambert as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) I honestly don't see what's not to like about this. Good player, PL experience, creative, inexpensive, low wages and generally experienced at 31 and not past it. May not be playing much atm but that is not an indicator of his quality, he just doesn't fit into Houghton's system and that makes Norwich fans unhappy. Also bear in mind what the other options are within our budget. Forget big names signings; it is this or another 21 year old pile of crap from Somewaria. Edited January 3, 2014 by Spoony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 He is very underrated. The Norwich fans love him (and Norwich fans are pretty sound). They seem to be saying they don't want him to leave so should be asking around £5m. Obvi £5m is insane but I imagine £1.5m isn't going to be enough. The same Norwich fans who told us Lambert was some sort of tactical genius? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyp_avfc Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Would think he'd have a similar effect Merson had... knows the game and would bring the best out of getting it from the midfield to the attackers... Would be a catalyst for the team! Yes please and he'd be cheap too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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