Gordon Bennett 789 Posted August 10, 2023 40 minutes ago, Canary Wundaboy said: Gotta put the Max money towards another CB. We're dangerously light in that area even if Big Andy stays. Highly unlikely we'll sign a sixth centre half I'd have thought even taking into account injuries. Especially with Jaden Warner highly thought of too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,360 Posted August 10, 2023 Just now, Gordon Bennett said: Highly unlikely we'll sign a sixth centre half I'd have thought even taking into account injuries. Especially with Jaden Warner highly thought of too. But if you look at available CBs: Gibson Duffy Omabamidele That's it, and that's too light. Hanley injured and who knows what condition he'll be in when he returns, could have lost all his pace. Tomkinson is injured. Haven't heard of Warner I'll admit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soldier on 168 Posted August 10, 2023 Tomkinson needs a loan. Barely featured at Stevenage . Warner is only listed on the u21 squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,091 Posted August 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Canary Wundaboy said: But if you look at available CBs: Gibson Duffy Omabamidele That's it, and that's too light. Hanley injured and who knows what condition he'll be in when he returns, could have lost all his pace. Tomkinson is injured. Haven't heard of Warner I'll admit. i think you are right i would buy a good young 1st team defender , but i think wages would be a problem Gibson is a big earner and i can not see the club paying him to be on the bench  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 789 Posted August 10, 2023 24 minutes ago, norfolkngood said: i think you are right i would buy a good young 1st team defender , but i think wages would be a problem Gibson is a big earner and i can not see the club paying him to be on the bench  This is the issue really, how much money are the club realistically going to invest in central defenders? Tomkinson back early to September by the sounds of things and Hanley could conceivably be back in October so unless either of the young uns goes on loan then even without signing anybody you could be looking at six fit centre halves vying for two positions. However if Hanley is out til Nov-Dec, if Big Andy leaves and if Tomkinson goes on loan then absolutely get another one in. Just don't see it myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,329 Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bert said: It’s not the size it’s what you do with it that matters That's why people are bashing it so heavily then, explains a lot. Edited August 10, 2023 by Google Bot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,812 Posted August 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Canary Wundaboy said: But if you look at available CBs: Gibson Duffy Omabamidele That's it, and that's too light. Hanley injured and who knows what condition he'll be in when he returns, could have lost all his pace. Tomkinson is injured. Haven't heard of Warner I'll admit. Ajer is not exactly a regular at Brentford any more.. Dare we try again?🤣 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 556 Posted August 10, 2023 52 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Ajer is not exactly a regular at Brentford any more.. Dare we try again?🤣 And on that matter has the Quag retired yet....? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,898 Posted August 10, 2023 4 hours ago, Canary Wundaboy said: But if you look at available CBs: Gibson Duffy Omabamidele That's it, and that's too light. Hanley injured and who knows what condition he'll be in when he returns, could have lost all his pace. Tomkinson is injured. Haven't heard of Warner I'll admit. It would defo be a risk to leave us with 4 fit centre-backs (Gibson, Duffy, Omabamidele and Tomkinson) till xmas containing two players that are relatively 'inexperienced' heads. We saw how that played out at the end of last season with Omabamidele and Sorenson. An easy compromise would be to loan someone till xmas to cover Hanley. If he hasn't recovered by then, extend the loan. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,259 Posted August 10, 2023 1 hour ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Ajer is not exactly a regular at Brentford any more.. Dare we try again?🤣 NO!!!! We dodged that bullet once already. Simply not a very good footballer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 966 Posted August 10, 2023 4 hours ago, Bert said: It’s not the size it’s what you do with it that matters Are you talking about clubs or Midlands' testicles again? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bovril 219 Posted August 10, 2023 We have no money left for transfer fees (the money we had before has gone on wages for the 'free' transfers in). We have three fit CB's, presuming Omobamidele is not sold in this window. I would go for a loan, akin to the Rodon loan to Leeds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,091 Posted August 10, 2023 4 hours ago, Canary Wundaboy said: But if you look at available CBs: Gibson Duffy Omabamidele That's it, and that's too light. Hanley injured and who knows what condition he'll be in when he returns, could have lost all his pace. Tomkinson is injured. Haven't heard of Warner I'll admit. to be honest if anyone bid for Gibson i would be happy to sell him , Far to many mistakes with him and Hanley in the CB positions even at this level , use to the money to rebuild the back line 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,812 Posted August 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, Bovril said: We have no money left for transfer fees (the money we had before has gone on wages for the 'free' transfers in). We have three fit CB's, presuming Omobamidele is not sold in this window. I would go for a loan, akin to the Rodon loan to Leeds. Well, we don't until Max is sold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,091 Posted August 10, 2023 59 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Well, we don't until Max is sold I do not expect much of the Aarons / Rashica or any sales will be spent , the club has signed so good freebies and those wages should be covered by players who have left dowell / pukki etc i think some balancing the books is going on 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soldier on 168 Posted August 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, norfolkngood said: I do not expect much of the Aarons / Rashica or any sales will be spent , the club has signed so good freebies and those wages should be covered by players who have left dowell / pukki etc i think some balancing the books is going on Webber did talk about reinvesting though . Guess that could mean Fassnacht and Sainz but a bit underwhelming if none of the money is used on transfer fees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Attleborough_Canary 73 Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) Now official -Â https://www.canaries.co.uk/content/aarons-completes-permanent-move-to-afc-bournemouth Edited August 10, 2023 by Attleborough_Canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,230 Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) £12m, sounds about right given the last two seasons haven't been so great for him Edited August 10, 2023 by AJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,485 Posted August 10, 2023 Yep. Decent fee for us. A good move for him. Good luck to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 697 Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) Good luck Max. Edited August 10, 2023 by Satriales Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike w 46 Posted August 10, 2023 good luck Max and thanks foi past years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,083 Posted August 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, Satriales said:  Classy lad, good luck Max. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted August 10, 2023 I have met Max on a few occasions having run a football facility where he came to meet me with his Dad, genuinely a really nice family and knowing him it would’ve been a difficult decision to leave Norwich but equally this will be an excellent move for him. Will miss him at NCFC but wish him luck for next season.   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,800 Posted August 10, 2023 Bournemouth's money is as good as anyone's but rather similar to when Bellamy left us to join Coventry , feel slightly underwhelmed for him at the next stage of his career.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grando 283 Posted August 10, 2023 12 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Bournemouth's money is as good as anyone's but rather similar to when Bellamy left us to join Coventry , feel slightly underwhelmed for him at the next stage of his career.. Why? Premier Bournemouth is a step up from us. It’s up to him to show what he can do in that league third time around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,091 Posted August 10, 2023 Looks like they have a good song lined up for him ! Ohhhhh Max Aarons is magic He wears a magic hat He could've signed for Leeds but he said no f++k that Instead he signed for Bournemouth cus we're f++king dynamite And when we get to Europe we'll sing this song all night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,105 Posted August 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, Grando said: Why? Premier Bournemouth is a step up from us. It’s up to him to show what he can do in that league third time around. I’ll answer that for GJL as I understood what he meant when Bellamy moved to Cov there were talks of him going even higher, we all know eventually he did. I think what GJL is saying is he thought Aarons would too but as with Bellamy think it will take a few years and he’ll then move on and hopefully we’ve got a decent sell on!  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,082 Posted August 10, 2023 A shame he has left but really wish him nothing but the best. Shows how to behave and do your job. If I'm completely honest, I'm a little underwhelmed as I want him to go to a 'big' club and succeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,041 Posted August 10, 2023 Good luck to Max, with Iraola being a former Spanish international right back he should get the coaching and guidance he needs to  reach his full potential.........  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites