They paid a ridiculous 10m for Rhodes in Jan. Theres no way theyll want to give us him and cash for Catts mate. Trust me hes not worth the risk.
He scores more than Fletch in the Championship. Fletch would score 20 a season in that league. Im not taking the word off boro fans i watched boro play loads on tv last year when we werent playing and he was no where near Prem standard. No pace, no first touch and no clinical finishing. Hes decent in the air and being in the right place at the right time. Thats it imo.
He would score 20 if he could be arsed but he's got the heart of a mouse. I'd say Rhodes was a strong, physical player with two good feet, good in the air and a load of goals under his belt for not particularly great sides. I'd like to see what he can do I think he's earned it.
Ok mate sounds like youve made your mind up. I for one would be gutted to lose the influence of Catts for a big slow Championship standard lump like Rhodes. Like i said. Bridcutt,Buckley and Gomez used to be top players aswell in that league.
Yeah I have had a Rhodes boner for a few years now and it won't go down that easily haha. I agree with you that I wouldn't be happy with Catts going as part of a deal, I want him in the squad for next season.
His price probably, he's quite a unique player costing 10 mil plus but only making it to the Championship. It'll be interesting to revisit this conversation during the season to review how he's doing whether he's with us or Boro. I've always wanted to see how he'd do at this level.
Same as Ross McCormack mate who Fulham payed about 11m for. Hes never played Prem footy. Yes itll be interesting lol. I hope Rhodes scores 0 goals and Boro go down haha.
That's the key question!! He's been available for several years now and not one PL team was interested. There must be a reason for that.
My thoughts exactly. Bournemouth bought Afobe and Mings from the Championship. They didnt even consider Rhodes.
I hope this is bullshit. A proven premier league footballer vs. a championship footballer who no one's ever taken a punt on. Not impressed with this one.
If this is true why are Boro the newly promoted club not giving him a chance in the Prem, perhaps they have seen his short comings and are trying to get rid.
Even for us this would be insane. Rhodes has been fairly high profile since he was what? 17? Ipswich, Huddersfield, Blackburn, Boro, (I think?) loads of goals yet no prem offer. He might improve our reserves.
Would have been bit more excited 3 year ago with this, but really, next level, smacks of another struggle
The world's a bit crazy at moment all unexpected ( a bit like supporting sunderland) but Consecratio Excellentiae - onwards lads
Can we all agree that, if this does happen, it would be a frontrunner for the most "Sunderland" transfer of all time. 1. Let Scotland's first choice striker leave on a free as he's not good enough. 2. Sign Scotland's third choice striker for effectively £10m (if the values are to be believed)
