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Matty H
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13 August 2010 08:59:55
One of the bar flies I know is a gashead (yes, he's the other one) before this season started he said Trollope would mastermind another awful season. His words: "We'll probably have a goal difference of minus 20 by September" if only that 6-1 hadn't been in the cup 😂 I have pointed out to him on many occasions that Rovers are AT their level in league one anyway. Crowds of 5k and a 'stadium' made out of bits of scaffolding and tents dictates that 😉
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SEMerc
13 August 2010 12:22:47

Supposedly, Coppell was ticked off at Calamity being brought in over his head. I've no idea whether this is true or not.

Matty H
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13 August 2010 12:38:40

Supposedly, Coppell was ticked off at Calamity being brought in over his head. I've no idea whether this is true or not.

SEMerc wrote:

Complete nonsense. He suggested it. He pursued it and he brokered the deal. He admitted all this the day after James signed and James said he only signed because Coppell convinced him to.

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RWL757
13 August 2010 14:33:49

One of the bar flies I know is a gashead (yes, he's the other one) before this season started he said Trollope would mastermind another awful season. His words: "We'll probably have a goal difference of minus 20 by September" if only that 6-1 hadn't been in the cup 😂 I have pointed out to him on many occasions that Rovers are AT their level in league one anyway. Crowds of 5k and a 'stadium' made out of bits of scaffolding and tents dictates that 😉

Matty H wrote:

I think you're right matty but you grow up supporting a team from 6/7 years old and thats the team you support whether they are in the prem or the conference and every august you think this doesnt look too bad this year and as far as Bristol teams seem to go, you are soon let down. as for the mem its home I like watching from the terracing Ive watched from the Gazebo end its ok you live by your means, as I said once before it beats getting dragged round cribbs by wife and daughters. I do enjoy a bit of inter city banter but I support Bristol soccer If city win thats great Im pleased if they lose thats also great and I can take the pee out of my mates from the south side. But My money and loyalty go to Rovers through thick and thin (thin and thinner). This year I fear thinner we will have to see what I make of our new players against Yeovil tomorrow.

re The Coppell saga do you think he was upset by the violence at the Milwall game or is that also just paper talk.

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SEMerc
13 August 2010 15:10:37

Season over. Time for a new one. We have a summer of transfer activity and hope and expectations to discuss.

For my part I have no idea how we will do next season. There are a few key things. We now have Steve Coppell at the helm. We have plenty of money and a man who knows how to spend it wisely. A lot will depend on if we manage to hold onto Nicky Maynard. He has come out and said he isn't going anywhere this summer, but talk is cheap as we all know. The club have stated there is no financial reason to sell him. They are trying to achieve promotion to the Prem in the next 2 seasons and we need to hold onto our best player, and Maynard is the best striker in the Championship. One thing is for certain, if he does go it wont be to another Championship side. Time will tell. It's going to be a long summer.

Matty H wrote:

I thought I might remind you how you started this thread off back in May, Matty. The first seven words are very timely.

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13 August 2010 15:25:03
Hey Rich. Absolutely spot on. The banter is what it is all about 👍 No, there are several conspiracy theories from the usual lazy journalists from the gutter press today. Coppell has said himself that he didn't leave for any reasons to do with finances or players. He just didn't have any heart in it. Basically with injuries, suspensions and the start we've had coupled with the fact he admits he hates working away from his home (See the Man City saga) it was too much for this weak minded, jelly legged, man who clearly has emotional/mental issues. He cited this for his Man City exit. Personally every single ounce of respect I once had for him has gone. Every ounce. I now despise the man and pity him at the same time. He needs help
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Super Cell
15 August 2010 20:05:52

Damn. I've got a couple of quid on him to go to some average Prem League team. Could have been Spurs, but I think it was Fulham, given the Hughes connection.

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SEMerc
15 August 2010 20:08:21

Damn. I've got a couple of quid on him to go to some average Prem League team. Could have been Spurs, but I think it was Fulham, given the Hughes connection.

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Hee hee, no such luck.

Matty H
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15 August 2010 21:22:58

Just said on Sky Sports News that Cardiff have released a statement flatly denying the Bellamy rumours.

Of course they may be doing this to prevent a bigger club scuppering the deal at the last minute.

This would be very similar to the David James scenario. It fits for logistical reasons

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SEMerc
15 August 2010 21:27:01

Just said on Sky Sports News that Cardiff have released a statement flatly denying the Bellamy rumours.

Of course they may be doing this to prevent a bigger club scuppering the deal at the last minute.

This would be very similar to the David James scenario. It fits for logistical reasons

Matty H wrote:

Oh please, please Craig, go to Cardiff.

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15 August 2010 21:33:41

Just said on Sky Sports News that Cardiff have released a statement flatly denying the Bellamy rumours.

Of course they may be doing this to prevent a bigger club scuppering the deal at the last minute.

This would be very similar to the David James scenario. It fits for logistical reasons

SEMerc wrote:

Oh please, please Craig, go to Cardiff.

Matty H wrote:

Yeah, he hasn't signed for them at all. He may do, of course, but he hasn't yet.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303343/Craig-Bellamy-join-Cardiff-City-month-loan-deal.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Everton and Fulham believe they will actually sign him instead.

Cover your eyes Merc because Spurs is mentioned too

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SEMerc
15 August 2010 21:38:24

Just said on Sky Sports News that Cardiff have released a statement flatly denying the Bellamy rumours.

Of course they may be doing this to prevent a bigger club scuppering the deal at the last minute.

This would be very similar to the David James scenario. It fits for logistical reasons

Matty H wrote:

Oh please, please Craig, go to Cardiff.

SEMerc wrote:

Yeah, he hasn't signed for them at all. He may do, of course, but he hasn't yet.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1303343/Craig-Bellamy-join-Cardiff-City-month-loan-deal.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Everton and Fulham believe they will actually sign him instead.

Cover your eyes Merc because Spurs is mentioned too

Matty H wrote:

Don't get me wrong, I like Bellamy as a player, especially for his attitude. I just don't think he would fit in at Spurs from a footballing standpoint. Given his age too, he wouldn't have much of a resale value. I'm surprised Levy has even entertained the idea of signing him because he tends to look at a player's resale value first and foremost - hence age is an important consideration. Harry must have done a good bullshining job.

TBH, I'm surprised Robby Keane is still there. But that's a matter for another thread.

Super Cell
16 August 2010 16:09:18

Everton and Fulham believe they will actually sign him instead.

Matty H wrote:

Oooh, my bet is still on then?

That Spurs defender the Mirror said we'd signed (FACT) appears to have got lost on the M1, by the way

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Matty H
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16 August 2010 19:37:53
I'm not on about the links to the club. My dead nan is aware of that. You told us last night, unequivocally, that he had signed. He hasn't 😕
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Matty H
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16 August 2010 20:12:29
You lied to us Tricky 😢 Why, Tricky? Why? After all we've been through 😢 SSN saying he's gone back to train with Man City now. His days there are over. Rightfully so after his characteristic juvenile rant the other day. Where he goes now is anyones guess. I get the feeling he's using the media to get himself the deal he wants and it's working
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Matty H
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16 August 2010 20:44:00
SSN now saying Everton are favourites to sign him.
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Brummie Snowman
16 August 2010 21:16:10

For some reason, all references to Southampton in the football supplement in today's Sun have been replaced with "South coast team.

Maybe a Portsmouth fan's idea of a joke.

Saint Snow
17 August 2010 08:23:58

BBC Gossip this morning reporting that Leeds are after signing Darius Vassell.

I hear his time at that Turkish Sunday League team wasn't a great success, so not sure what he'd offer back in the English Championship. Although I was surprised to read he's still only 30 years old.

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SEMerc
17 August 2010 08:27:51

BBC Gossip this morning reporting that Leeds are after signing Darius Vassell.

I hear his time at that Turkish Sunday League team wasn't a great success, so not sure what he'd offer back in the English Championship. Although I was surprised to read he's still only 30 years old.

Saint Snow wrote:

I know - I saw that too. I don't know whether you laughed, but I certainly did.

Matty H
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17 August 2010 08:30:14
I think you'll find it's his agent pushing his name around. Vassell has been linked with about 9 clubs this summer including us. Two reports said we were discussing terms with him, but the management came out and said we certainly weren't. Yeah, I though he was older than that too
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SEMerc
17 August 2010 08:47:06

I think you'll find it's his agent pushing his name around. Vassell has been linked with about 9 clubs this summer including us. Two reports said we were discussing terms with him, but the management came out and said we certainly weren't. Yeah, I though he was older than that too

Matty H wrote:

If this story has any legs on it I think Leeds Utd fans should be scared. Very, very scared. Would Ken be so daft? Who knows.

If true, I certainly don't think I'll have any need to draft that letter to Ken asking that the PL money be handed back.

Matty H
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17 August 2010 11:01:03
Tricky, looks like your mate can officially announce it again 😝 Although it pains me to say it I agree with Redknapp. It's a cut of your nose to spite your face move and a waste of talent going to Cardiff. Good signing for them though providing he doesn't throw a strop over something (as if) Another rumour (just a rumour again) that the Malaysians are prepared to pay £40k of his wages per week. If this is true then they're pretty poor businessmen. Cardiff owe millions to so many people including various other football clubs, yet their owners feel it is more important to settle the weekly wage of a petulant little nob first. One would hope the inland revenue has noted this misplaced priority, not to mention the other clubs that are still owed money by this train wreck of a club. I'm sure it will make good evidence in court at the next hearing. It is just a rumour though. If true it is another staggering example of how it's one rule for one and one for another. I'm sure the likes of Palace and Pompey's ears will prick up at this, and the various clubs Cardiff owe a fortune to will be knocking at the door demanding what they are due 😂
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SEMerc
17 August 2010 11:14:46

You can read all about it here. However, I have spotted numerous typos in this piece.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/welsh/hi/newsid_8920000/newsid_8920800/8920892.stm

Matty H
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17 August 2010 11:44:56
😂 😂 😂
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Essan
17 August 2010 14:06:33

I doubt Bellamy really said "wrth ei fodd yn dod yn ôl adre i Gaerdydd. "Rwyf hefyd yn edrych ymlaen yn eiddgar i wisgo'r crys y clwb rwyf wedi ei gefnogi ers yn fachgen." 

But if he did, I bet he spat all over the interviewer in the process

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