canarytim 0 Posted May 30, 2009 Does anyone think we will sign anyone until 1st July, i hope i am wrong but i think it is highly unlikely. All this paper talk is doing my head in, if we know who we want and they are affordable lets not p*** about get them in.Because lets not forget one of the reasons Gunny was given the job, was that Dixie had done alot of work as to who our targets should be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted May 30, 2009 [quote user="canarytim"]Does anyone think we will sign anyone until 1st July, i hope i am wrong but i think it is highly unlikely. All this paper talk is doing my head in, if we know who we want and they are affordable lets not p*** about get them in.Because lets not forget one of the reasons Gunny was given the job, was that Dixie had done alot of work as to who our targets should be.[/quote]I''d like to hear what Blah has to say about this. Do I hear wedding bells? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 0 Posted May 30, 2009 I may be wrong but I get the impression blahx3 is to old to play for Norwich..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJJJ 0 Posted May 30, 2009 It is kinda annoying though, I think that he should be making every effort to get people in asap. One of the biggest problems last season was that the team, heavily populated as it was with loans, didn''t really "gel" together. We''d stand a much better chance of pushing for promotion if this season we had a squad who''d had all summer to train together and get used to each other as a team. Plus, if they are together as a team, they make actually care more about keeping us up, rather than a mis-matched team made up of players who know they can just go back to their parent clubs no matter what happens, which was exactly what we saw last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forever Norwich 0 Posted May 30, 2009 We all know next season will be youngsters and loans and we wont sign one decent player and we will struggle mid table lets all face reailityPROVE ME WRONG GUNN [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downloads 35 Posted May 30, 2009 I share your frustration, but i think these things do geniunly take time. If you are to believe the papers then we have already offered a contract to a spanish defender for example. Now if he accepted it straight away then we would have our first in and everyone would be a bit more happy. But in reality, this player isn''t just going to sign the first thing that comes in front of him, with press covereage he will wait and see if any other offers come in, what his agent can produce etc. For some players you might be talking about their last chance at a decent wage etc, average/poor players don''t play at a high level into their late 30s often, so a 28 year old would think very hard before signing a 3 year deal as the next time he signs, he could be looking at conference footy! I just think there are many reasons why a player would not dive in and i think it will just require some patience.Secondly, Norwich hopefully will be aiming at players which might be desirable to everyone else, and then it''s a case of persuasion!I know a lot of people on this board think we have nothing to offer players coming here as we have no money, but some players would give their right arm to play in front of 20k of fans every week and use the facilities Norwich have, not a lot of clubs can say that in this league. I don''t think the weekly wages we offer will be poor comparatively. 20mil of debt doesn''t mean you can''t spend a few quid on wages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,672 Posted May 31, 2009 [quote user="johnjohnjohnnyjohn"]It is kinda annoying though, I think that he should be making every effort to get people in asap. One of the biggest problems last season was that the team, heavily populated as it was with loans, didn''t really "gel" together. We''d stand a much better chance of pushing for promotion if this season we had a squad who''d had all summer to train together and get used to each other as a team. Plus, if they are together as a team, they make actually care more about keeping us up, rather than a mis-matched team made up of players who know they can just go back to their parent clubs no matter what happens, which was exactly what we saw last season.[/quote]I''m sure he is making every effort. The main problem is most players are now away on holiday, as are quite a few managers i would think. Therefore, Gunn''s only real interaction will be with players agents - who will be pushing to sell any crap player to us in the hope for a good amount of money from the deal. I think Butterworth probably does have a list of players he wishes to target - but not too many transfers go through at this time. Sure, i know several have done - but in general, the majority of transfer activity doesn''t start as of yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.B.C 0 Posted May 31, 2009 So people think that Gunn is doing nothing and wants to wait till August till he signs players? Jeez.Did you see that we have interviewed some people for chief Exec role? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuanVelasco 27 Posted May 31, 2009 [quote user="Canaries in Bed"]So people think that Gunn is doing nothing and wants to wait till August till he signs players? Jeez.Did you see that we have interviewed some people for chief Exec role?[/quote]An interesting point in itself, as it is the CEO who formalises contracts. Or at least somebody with legal standing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatCanary 0 Posted May 31, 2009 [quote user="Downloads"]I share your frustration, but i think these things do geniunly take time. If you are to believe the papers then we have already offered a contract to a spanish defender for example. Now if he accepted it straight away then we would have our first in and everyone would be a bit more happy. But in reality, this player isn''t just going to sign the first thing that comes in front of him, with press covereage he will wait and see if any other offers come in, what his agent can produce etc. For some players you might be talking about their last chance at a decent wage etc, average/poor players don''t play at a high level into their late 30s often, so a 28 year old would think very hard before signing a 3 year deal as the next time he signs, he could be looking at conference footy! I just think there are many reasons why a player would not dive in and i think it will just require some patience.Secondly, Norwich hopefully will be aiming at players which might be desirable to everyone else, and then it''s a case of persuasion!I know a lot of people on this board think we have nothing to offer players coming here as we have no money, but some players would give their right arm to play in front of 20k of fans every week and use the facilities Norwich have, not a lot of clubs can say that in this league. I don''t think the weekly wages we offer will be poor comparatively. 20mil of debt doesn''t mean you can''t spend a few quid on wages. [/quote]Not a chance we will be looking at any players who other teams are,we will be lookinjg for cheap options,we all know that,as for your last point i totally agree,most league 1 or 2 players would love to play at Carrow Road but we can''t afford them!! Troubled times ahead,you only have to listen to the management team and there lack of ambition to realise that we are in for a long hard season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inch High aka Inchy.. 405 Posted May 31, 2009 I wasn''t aware that Blah x3 was that good? Come on Blah tell us, are you playing next season?[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Butler 0 Posted May 31, 2009 [quote user="IncH_HigH"]I wasn''t aware that Blah x3 was that good? Come on Blah tell us, are you playing next season?[;)][/quote]As his agent I can assure you that we have had preliminary discussion with NCFC that might lead to a conversation at Dunstan Hall.At the moment the sticking point is the signing on fee ,as my client at present is a free agent.We are suggesting £1.50 but Mr Gunn has said that his last offer is a Scottish pound note, which he assures us is still legal tender.I will keep you informed of progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downloads 35 Posted May 31, 2009 [quote user="PhatCanary"]Not a chance we will be looking at any players who other teams are,we will be lookinjg for cheap options,we all know that,as for your last point i totally agree,most league 1 or 2 players would love to play at Carrow Road but we can''t afford them!! Troubled times ahead,you only have to listen to the management team and there lack of ambition to realise that we are in for a long hard season.[/quote]Of course we will be looking at cheap options, but everyone has seen the free transfers on offer and a certain number of those will be looking at Div 1, it''s the management''s job (who i don''t have a lot of faith in) to persuade the better ones to come here and focus on the positives we have to offer. I certainly don''t think we will spend anything more than a mil on transfers this summer and it could be nothing given the sales of players potentially, but i do think there are half decent players at Div 1 level on a free who we could get in and do a job in this league.Just because a player is on a free doesn''t mean they are crap necessarily, it could mean they weant a change, don''t like what''s on offer or maybe have ambition to step up a league etc. We just need to pick the decent ones up, that''s the part where i don''t have faith in the people at the top, we seem to have a history of sticking with flops for too long giving them too many chances. Saying that though, this Spanish defender might not be a bit of bad business if we can get him - Pleased we have started with the defence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,023 Posted May 31, 2009 The silence from Blahx3 seems to indicate that he is in talks with Gunn. For what it is worth Blahx3 I hope that you still have time to post on this message board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacks ncfc 0 Posted May 31, 2009 don''t think city will get anybody until pre-season which will probaley be a free transfer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana 0 Posted May 31, 2009 blah blah blah - if he has been linked, who is he and what number?? and who does he play for?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarytim 0 Posted May 31, 2009 Yeah sorry guys, blah, blah, blah is a bit crap.I did n''t want to name the players we are supposedly linked with as I think we have no chance of signing them.Gunny has left for talks in Monaco as Barcelona have made a bid for Semmi, no sorry thats a dream !I bet if they were after him he couldn''t be arsed to do anything about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted May 31, 2009 I can neither confirm nor deny that I have been linked with any post at NCFC, but I am keeping my options open. My agent tells me that there are openings at Histon and Dagenham and Redbridge, but only if I can get myself out of the mobility scooter for more than 15 minutes.Having attempted to hit a cows arse with a banjo and missed by only 12 yards, I expect that I would have stand a chance of getting the strikers role. I have an appointment with a hairdresser and some green dye booked for 3 o clock tomorrow. Damn, I''ve said too much already [;)]... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unhinged Canary 375 Posted May 31, 2009 This may or may not be a controversial statement, but I''d much rather get in a team of lower league players, our youth and maybe the odd half decent freebie, and have them play the 6-7 frendlies we''ve got booked. Then, hopefully have a team that''s gelled, know''s each other and may stand a chance of being able to play together. As opposed to a team that''s thrown together in the last week of the window, who don''t know each other from Adam, and need at least 10 (or more) games to sort themselves out! Just my thoughts at the moment! (Although it is very sunny, and I''ve had a few!) [B][H] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Butler 0 Posted May 31, 2009 [quote user="blahblahblah"]I can neither confirm nor deny that I have been linked with any post at NCFC, but I am keeping my options open. My agent tells me that there are openings at Histon and Dagenham and Redbridge, but only if I can get myself out of the mobility scooter for more than 15 minutes.Having attempted to hit a cows arse with a banjo and missed by only 12 yards, I expect that I would have stand a chance of getting the strikers role. I have an appointment with a hairdresser and some green dye booked for 3 o clock tomorrow. Damn, I''ve said too much already [;)]...[/quote]I told you not to mention the dye. I did but I think I got away with it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 902 Posted May 31, 2009 [quote user="blahblahblah"]I can neither confirm nor deny that I have been linked with any post at NCFC, but I am keeping my options open. My agent tells me that there are openings at Histon and Dagenham and Redbridge, but only if I can get myself out of the mobility scooter for more than 15 minutes.Having attempted to hit a cows arse with a banjo and missed by only 12 yards, I expect that I would have stand a chance of getting the strikers role. I have an appointment with a hairdresser and some green dye booked for 3 o clock tomorrow. Damn, I''ve said too much already [;)]...[/quote]Stand a chance?Not hitting a cows arse with a banjo is the main criteria when playing up front for us. [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downloads 35 Posted May 31, 2009 Indeed, as long as you know a cow and play the banjo you are fine. Oh, if you are a free transfer it helps too.Are you currently connected to a club? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted May 31, 2009 [quote user="Downloads"]Indeed, as long as you know a cow and play the banjo you are fine. Oh, if you are a free transfer it helps too.Are you currently connected to a club?[/quote]I did play briefly for Sprowston Athletic reserves for a season and a half 19 years ago, when they were the second worst team in norfolk, and their reserves were the second worst reserve team in norfolk. Well, I say played, I spent most of my time on the sidelines with a bucket or a flag. There was this one game against Wroxham A where I set 2 goals up and scored one. We had 8 men (hence my being picked for the team), and they had 11. They must have been the 11 worst office workers that ever graced a pitch is all I can say - we were crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downloads 35 Posted May 31, 2009 I guess that makes you a free then.However i bet our board will find a way to pay a million for you, to your agent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted May 31, 2009 My brother saw Blah Blah Blah in Asda, so it must be true... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted May 31, 2009 Blah blah blah blah...blah blah blah blah.. Hey Hey blah blah blah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted May 31, 2009 Blast. Missed a Blah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7rew 0 Posted June 1, 2009 [quote user="PhatCanary"]Not a chance we will be looking at any players who other teams are,we will be lookinjg for cheap options,we all know that,as for your last point i totally agree,most league 1 or 2 players would love to play at Carrow Road but we can''t afford them!! [/quote]Unless my mates who are fans of the likes of oldham, stockport and tranmere are way off the money, being available cheap and being looked at by many teams are far from mutually exclusive - in fact they are often very highly linked.Apparently, Tranmere haven''t paid or recieved a transfer fee in about 5 years, due to everyone being on at most 2 year contracts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobert 0 Posted June 1, 2009 [quote user="canarytim"]Does anyone think we will sign anyone until 1st July, i hope i am wrong but i think it is highly unlikely. All this paper talk is doing my head in, if we know who we want and they are affordable lets not p*** about get them in.Because lets not forget one of the reasons Gunny was given the job, was that Dixie had done alot of work as to who our targets should be.[/quote]Surely there is a difference between knowing "who we want" and getting "them in". England is no longer a slave state. The last English slave was released in the 1500''s. Perhaps the target does not want to come to Norwich.Considering the abuse he is likely to get from this Board and the so called Norwich fans, the distance from Norwich to some of the centres of population ( it took my wife 7 hours to dive to Liverpool today), the fact that we have an ex goal-keeper for a manager and the no small additional fact that NCFC is in League One would ,I should think, mean that very few of the players that "we know who we want" will want to come here.I suspect any target who is any good will not want to sign until just before the start of the season as he will he looking for a better offer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites