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Rhodes anyone?

Discussion in 'Hull City' started by Ullofaman, Aug 21, 2014.

  1. Leon T Trout AFC

    Leon T Trout AFC Well-Known Member

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    As I wrote yesterday, the player exchange idea seems a possibility, though I'd be surprised if it is Bruce.

    We’ve dealt with them a bit recently and they seem to be keen on our squad players. Also, a player exchange would not be counted toward the sell on they’d owe Hudds.

    I must admit, I do fear, with no grounds apart from him ‘failing a fitness test’ last night and it being a player I really like, that if any player was involved in the exchange, it’d be Quinn.
     
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  2. Sir Cheshire Ben

    Sir Cheshire Ben Well-Known Member

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    Didn't Bruce say post game that he'd not had a fitness test he was just unable to find room for him in the squad as he was restricted to 21 players?
     
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  3. robingram02

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    It's because his name isn't an anagram of Sagbo.
     
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  4. Leon T Trout AFC

    Leon T Trout AFC Well-Known Member

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    Good stuff.

    Didn’t hear the post match interview.
     
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  5. GLP

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    I would assume we already know exactly what he is earning. His Uncle is Steve Agnew - Our assistant manager.
     
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  6. londontiger

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    Figgy going the other way? Or am I just being greedy here
     
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  7. TygerTyger

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  8. TigerRoo

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    We appear to be in negotiations with a 9 million quid offer plus a 'fringe' player.
     
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  9. GCTiger

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    Rovers trying to diddle Huddersfield out of some of the sell on clause money....
     
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  10. TygerTyger

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    Only two "Fringe Payers" not in last nights squad.

    Bruce and Quinn.

    Suspect we were offered "£9m plus Quinn or £11m cash, or £15 m and we take Alex Bruce off your hands."

    Or am I being a little harsh?
     
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  11. Spook

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    I'd rather we pay the full price if it means we keep Quinn.
     
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  12. londontiger

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    Wouldn't want to loose Quinny, and yes a little harsh, how much including Figgy then?
     
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  14. TygerTyger

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  15. Steven Toast

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    I think it's Bruce on loan, a lot of Blackburn fans seem to think that's the case and they've been bemoaning a lack of defensive cover all window.
     
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  16. TygerTyger

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    Well he's a good defender. Certainly shut up the back at Championship level as he's been doing it pretty effectively at Premiership level.
     
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  17. newlandcasual

    newlandcasual Well-Known Member

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    we get Rhodes and they get Bruce on loan....win/win
     
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  18. Steven Toast

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    Seems fair enough, as said he's a good all rounder to have and would get into most Championship sides. Plus he'll know Corry Evans.
     
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  19. originallambrettaman

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    I assume it's Bruce, Boyd and Figueroa.
     
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  20. londontiger

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    If so, preferred:
    1) Fig
    2) Bruce
    3) Boyd - I hope not, I like him

    4) or long shot punt for Sagbo? They are loosing a striker
     
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