ncfclad 0 Posted June 3, 2008 NORWICH City today emerged as the new favourites to land Aberdeen’s Barry Nicholson. The news came as Dons boss Jimmy Calderwood dismissed talk of Nicholson returning to Pittodrie.The Scotland cap is available on a free transfer as his Aberdeen contract expires this month.Dons’ Gothenburg Great Bryan Gunn, now head of player recruitment for the Canaries, confirmed they want Nicholson, who is also being trailed by Preston North End.“Barry is one of the players who has been recommended to us and is on our list of targets,” said Gunn.“We have made inquiries about him, but haven’t taken things further than that just yet.“Barry is a free agent and we are interested but our manager, Glenn Roeder, is on holiday right now so we won’t be taking things further until he gets back.“He has other clubs in England chasing him while Aberdeen are also keen for him to sign another contract with them, but he remains a target.“We watched a lot of games on both sides of the border and travelled up to Scotland to see Barry in action.”The latest development in the Nicholson saga comes amid speculation the 29-year-old was poised to sign a new deal with the Dons.Radio reports claimed Nicholson would be staying, but they were dismissed today by Calderwood.“It would be great if that were true, but sadly it isn’t,” said Calderwood.“As far as I know Barry is going to England.“If he had decided to do otherwise I’m sure I would have been the first one he contacted.”Nottingham Forest and Leeds United are among the other clubs reportedly keen on the former Rangers rookie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albyella 0 Posted June 3, 2008 “Barry is a free agent and we are interested but our manager, Glenn Roeder, is on holiday right now so we won’t be taking things further until he gets back."Best not disturb him then......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
we8wba 0 Posted June 3, 2008 looks a good player on free transfer but hard to judge players coming down from scotland some hit it off i.e bednar - wba some dont rae -cardiffbreiller - youalways worth punt of freebie though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted June 3, 2008 On holiday? I hope thats a joke! In any other job you can go on holiday when things are fixed, not falleen apart like they are now. GR should forgo his holiday to ensure we get the players in we need, otherwise same old, same old, they go elsewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colneycanary 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Roeder''s on holiday!!!!!!!!! Well no wonder we aint bloody signed anyone yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
we8wba 0 Posted June 3, 2008 deserves it after long hard season i mean not like he had 1-2years off before novemeber was it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inch High aka Inchy.. 412 Posted June 3, 2008 we8 you bore me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Simon Lappin/ Fozzy/ Thorne/ Brown/ Jarrett/ Hughes/ Brellier............... come on down![:''(] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willmeister 35 Posted June 3, 2008 I still think Lappin has a lot of potential to do well for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlos Valderrama 0 Posted June 3, 2008 [quote user="1st Wizard"]Simon Lappin/ Fozzy/ Thorne/ Brown/ Jarrett/ Hughes/ Brellier............... come on down![:''(][/quote]Fozzy is ok and Gunn didn''t do badly. Bednar at WBA is very good, Jason Scotland of Swansea didn''t do bad last season. I think Barry Nicholson could turn out to be an exception to the all players from Scotland are crap rule... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canaryjock 0 Posted June 3, 2008 [quote user="we8wba"]looks a good player on free transfer but hard to judge players coming down from scotland some hit it off i.e bednar - wba some dont rae -cardiffbreiller - youalways worth punt of freebie though[/quote]Er, Gavin Rae was given the captaincy within a couple of months of him joining Cardiff and led them out in the FA Cup final. [:$]More nonsense from the Wolves fan on the NCFC forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bongo Boy 0 Posted June 3, 2008 WHENS ROEDER BACK???........FOR GODS SAKE!!......PRIORITYS MAN!!!......Perhaps hes gone to Spain to book the mid season break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huddy 0 Posted June 3, 2008 does roeders holiday mean hoolahoop wont be signing yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bongo Boy 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Dont think they will do a press conference without Roeder gloating about what an asset he has bought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsr600 0 Posted June 3, 2008 not all players that come south from the land of scots are crap, i mean how many of u would have several of the celtic lads in ure team, theyre hardly crap now at celtic, same with rangers, just because a few come down and dont do well doesnt mean they all will, heres a few players who moved south from the border after playing in the scottish leagues and have done well, duncan fergusonliam millermarshallraeShaun MaloneyJames McFaddenPaul DickovRichard HughesNigel QuashiePaul GallagherGarry O''ConnorKenny MillerStephen PearsonIain TurnerCraig GordonAlan Hutton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfclad 0 Posted June 3, 2008 http://boards.footymad.net/mboard/fmb.php?tno=4&fid=27&sty=2&act=1&mid=2129380043One poster says he is signing for us at the end of the week, kinda makes sense as Roeder is probably back around then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted June 3, 2008 Nigel Quashie?He was born in London and has never even played for a Scottish club side.Does he really count? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorwichsNewFinest 0 Posted June 3, 2008 [quote user="ncfclad"]http://boards.footymad.net/mboard/fmb.php?tno=4&fid=27&sty=2&act=1&mid=2129380043One poster says he is signing for us at the end of the week, kinda makes sense as Roeder is probably back around then.[/quote]Erm, unless I''m being pretty thick & completely missed it. Not one poster on that forum said he was signing for us at the end of the week or am I being blind????? I am open to being corrected! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorwichsNewFinest 0 Posted June 3, 2008 I do apologise. Have just re-read it & seen it. Although I''m not one to believe RUMOURS read on any messageboards (wasn''t hoolahoop supposed to be unveiled yesterday/today/tomorrow/thursday/friday???????)I will believe something once the official website or Pink Un website says we''ve signed someone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary_on_the Trent 0 Posted June 3, 2008 [quote user="Royal Anglian all the way"]not all players that come south from the land of scots are crap, i mean how many of u would have several of the celtic lads in ure team, theyre hardly crap now at celtic, same with rangers, just because a few come down and dont do well doesnt mean they all will, heres a few players who moved south from the border after playing in the scottish leagues and have done well, duncan fergusonliam millermarshallraeShaun MaloneyJames McFaddenPaul DickovRichard HughesNigel QuashiePaul GallagherGarry O''ConnorKenny MillerStephen PearsonIain TurnerCraig GordonAlan Hutton[/quote]Paul DickovRichard HughesNigel QuashiePaul Gallagherbegan their careers in England Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsr600 0 Posted June 3, 2008 [quote user="ncfc_chris"][quote user="Royal Anglian all the way"]not all players that come south from the land of scots are crap, i mean how many of u would have several of the celtic lads in ure team, theyre hardly crap now at celtic, same with rangers, just because a few come down and dont do well doesnt mean they all will, heres a few players who moved south from the border after playing in the scottish leagues and have done well, duncan fergusonliam millermarshallraeShaun MaloneyJames McFaddenPaul DickovRichard HughesNigel QuashiePaul GallagherGarry O''ConnorKenny MillerStephen PearsonIain TurnerCraig GordonAlan Hutton[/quote]Paul DickovRichard HughesNigel QuashiePaul Gallagherbegan their careers in England[/quote]they all play for scotland, who by all accounts did greatly better then the english prem players at international level so they cant be that bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
