Worthington finally got his man today when Spurs agreed to allow England U21 midfielder Dean Marney to join on a season-long loan. Ironically, Marney is...
City have just announced that Damien Francis has finally been sold to Wigan. The initial fee is £1.5m, with a further £500k depending on appearance and...
Up here in Sheffield the local newspaper said Damien was 2nd choice after Phil Jagielka of the Blades, who was valued at £4 million. Sounds like Wigan have...
Hilton, Mark
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Aug 5, 2005 11:22 am
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I think it's a good deal all things considered......
adamrorton@...
Aug 5, 2005 11:26 am
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Yeah but couldn't we have done them a BOGOF and sent the Doc as well? _____ From: CN@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CN@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ...
Apparently not because of the strange I'm not playing Shacks anymore stance St Nige seems to have adopted......
adamrorton@...
Aug 5, 2005 11:41 am
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totally agree. Why the apperance clause, if Wigan go down he will not stay... so looks like a crap fee. Jagiekla rated a 4 million, yet a player who's proven...
If Francis was worth anywhere near £4m, don't you think City would have had rather more enquiries than they did. In reality, only two Clubs showed any real...
After how he played last season it was a good deal. Brian ... From: <adamrorton@...> To: <CN@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 12:26 PM ...
Brian Burrell
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Aug 5, 2005 5:27 pm
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Frustrating thing is if only we knew his heart was set on playing for Wigan, we could have done a trade for Jarrett. OTBC, Paul...
Good thinking. Jarrett on a free and £1.5 million for Francis. Or Jarrett in exchange for Francis. _____ From: CN@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CN@yahoogroups.com]...
The former. It was apparent for weeks that Francis did not want to play in the Coca Cola, could have got rid of him earlier in the close season. Paul ... ...
The club said before any money Worthy got from the sale of players he could then use to get new ones, but now the club is saying he cant have the Francis...
Brian Burrell
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Aug 6, 2005 6:14 am
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Didn’t realise the club were saying that Brian. Do you have a link to it? _____ From: CN@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CN@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian ...
After Francis went they said on the radio something like "We will not say how much Worthy can have for plays!" you can read into that what you like?????? Only...
Brian Burrell
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Aug 6, 2005 11:25 am
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August 31st, i thought. Birdie OTBC! Brian Burrell <bwburrell@...> wrote: After Francis went they said on the radio something like "We will not say...
Anyone know why Shackell was not playing or even on the bench? Brian [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Brian Burrell
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Aug 7, 2005 9:14 am
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Heard from a Wrath regular on the way back to London that it's because of "disciplinary reasons"...obviously that's totally unconfirmed... [Non-text portions...
adamrorton@...
Aug 7, 2005 11:17 am
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No match report, I'm afraid, as I was on Usher's duty at a fellow season ticket holder's wedding - the date was optimistically chosen to avoid clashing with...
Shackell is playing catch-up after his summer virus http://www.canaries.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/FirstNewsDetail/0,,10355~696260,00.html Nick Whilst this...
Nick.Fribbens@...
Aug 8, 2005 12:12 pm
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Shouldn't this information have been available on Saturday so everyone hasn't been fuming all weekend! In a message dated 08/08/2005 13:12:50 GMT Daylight...
Yet again, City could only draw at home last night, with Crewe somehow holding on for most of the second half after McKenzie equalised just after half time. ...
City completed a hat-trick of 1-1 home draws on Saturday. Yet again City created enough chances to win several matches, but couldn't kill off the game before...
City have agreed a fee (believed to be around £2m) for Birminghma City striker Clinton Morrison. Morrison joined Birmingham in a deal valued at £4.25m, with...
I know there are not many about but I would have preferred to have seen the money spent on a good defender. I truly hope this doesn't mean the sale of Ashton...
Hilton, Mark
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Aug 19, 2005 7:08 am
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It would make no sense to flog Ashton now...Jan window maybe, but not now... As for someone else, well it could happen, St Nige is nothing if not a smoke...
adamrorton@...
Aug 19, 2005 8:08 am
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Mmm. Not so sure about Brown knowing his reputation. He's a city loving boy - tempting him away from the bright lights of the smoke might be a bit difficult...
Hilton, Mark
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Aug 19, 2005 8:14 am
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He's also not the best looking chap in the world so yeah, combine that with what you said, I don't want him now...yes, I am that fickle......
adamrorton@...
Aug 19, 2005 8:17 am
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In many respects this situation is similar to last season. We were concerned Greeno was going to leave, and more so after the signing of Ward and Gallagher....
If City get Morrison for £2m and keeps Ashton it will show all us fans that the club really means to back up this season, but.....if they sell Ashton even...