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Allan McGregor (now signed)

Discussion in 'Hull City' started by The Omega Man, Jun 15, 2013.

  1. The Omega Man

    The Omega Man Well-Known Member

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    Looks like a done deal.
     
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  2. TigerMarv

    TigerMarv Well-Known Member

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    Have you got HP or Ketchup on this
     
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  3. Tigerned

    Tigerned Active Member

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    Why?
     
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  4. originallambrettaman

    originallambrettaman Mod Moderator
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    It's a done deal according to his agent, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a done deal.
     
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  5. Quill

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    Nah, I think it's BBQ or Tabasco.
     
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  6. Qatartiger Cambridgetiger

    Qatartiger Cambridgetiger Well-Known Member

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  7. Craigo

    Craigo Well-Known Member

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    I feel a bit underwhelmed by this unless he's going to be our No. 2 GK.
    Does anyone feel more optimistic about this (possible) signing?
     
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  8. Tony Angelino

    Tony Angelino Well-Known Member

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    To be honest Craig I have an horrible feeling you might well be underwhelmed when they announce the strikers, again linked with some good players but they aren't the ones we sign. Hope I'm wrong but...
     
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  9. Quill

    Quill Bastard

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    It's early-mid June. There is still a few months of transfer window still to go. We will be linked with dozens and dozens of good players.

    In the words of the late Clive Dunn, don't panic.


    Yet.
     
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  10. petersaxton

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  11. Leon T Trout AFC

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    Fair enough if you’re not happy with the signing, but it’d be ****ing brainless to spend circa 2 million plus and (I’d guess) around 20-25k p/w on a 31 year old keeper to be our number 2.
     
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  12. Craigo

    Craigo Well-Known Member

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    I don't know his fee or his wages so I couldn't comment.
     
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  13. Chazz Rheinhold

    Chazz Rheinhold Well-Known Member

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    I wanted Schwarzer, I no nothing about Mcgregor, gotta trust Brucey on this one. He's got to be first choice.
     
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  14. McGregor HU5

    McGregor HU5 Well-Known Member

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    Why is Celtic88 browsing this thread <laugh>
     
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  15. petersaxton

    petersaxton Well-Known Member

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    When players get into their 30s a lot are happy to get a good salary even if they wont play every week. I wouldn't want us to have a number 2 who we weren't happy about playing in case of injury to our first choice.
     
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  16. Dr.Stanley O'Google, HCFC

    Dr.Stanley O'Google, HCFC Well-Known Member

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    He's homeless?
     
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  17. Quill

    Quill Bastard

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    Because he's a wum. Looking for a catch.

    And what Stan said.
     
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  18. Leon T Trout AFC

    Leon T Trout AFC Well-Known Member

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    He&#8217;s a Scottish international who no doubt would have been earning a fair whack in Turkey (wiki say it was 1.2 million Euros per season). His previous club was Glasgow Rangers &#8211; where again I&#8217;d guess he was earning a fair amount.

    He&#8217;s at an age considered to be peak years for a keeper.

    Naturally, I don't know the exact figures either, but I&#8217;m certain (considering market value/forces) they&#8217;ll be a minimum of 25k p/w in wages.
     
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  19. Leon T Trout AFC

    Leon T Trout AFC Well-Known Member

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    So, you'd advocate spending 2 million plus a top wage on McGregor and possibly more on a 'better keeper' as well?

    How much do calculate we have to spend on new players?
     
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  20. Walter Sobchak

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    Trust in Bruce.
     
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