Lincs Canary 0 Posted January 17, 2011 PL wont swap Jackson for Bennett:Number 1: Strikers available: Holt, Martin, Jackson, Wilbrahim.There wont be enough adequate cover in the squad and PL wouldnt of let Oli go out on loan if he was letting him go.Also remember that Bennett is his third and final as he has been quoted as saying target of the window (3 was said after Barnett) so he wouldnt be bringing another in.Number 2: Striker and Right Midfield. Totally different positions?!If we sign Bennett I doubt we will see Lansbury back here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCfC Till I Die 0 Posted January 17, 2011 bennett and lansbury are to completely different players so why wouldn''t lambert sign them both. if mcnamee not up to the quality we are just replacing him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted January 17, 2011 Oh look another person in the know got something wrong.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted January 17, 2011 [quote user="Norwich News"]This has apeared on their main North Stand Chat forum as well, and they are up in arms about it. He seems to be one of the players they would least like to leave. A friend from college who works on the marketing side of things on their new ground said it is a deal way down the line to completion, and one of the worst kept secrets at the club.[/quote]So is it still happening then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
York Canary 28 Posted January 18, 2011 I''d say no Cityangel..and I fail to see how a deal is way down the line to completion when they''ve said he''s not for sale. I''d imagine the ''friend at college'' stuff is a load of balls, but it is obvious we are interested - unless Brighton have suddenly pulled out of a deal to up the price I don''t think we ever really got close to getting him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,317 Posted January 18, 2011 There is clearly something in this so its not a completely unfounded rumour. The original rumour under a different thread about us being in for Bennett appears to have been correct. However it does appear that any deal is still some way off. Unless we are going to splash some serious cash i feel its going to be very hard for us to convince Brighton to sell given the position they are in and the message it would send out. Guess it depends on how much Lambo wants his man and the extent to which we are prepared to "go for it." We haven''t spent much on Wilbraham and Tierney so you would hope that we have a bit of cash to play with if we really want Bennett. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Splendid Rush 2 Posted January 18, 2011 I asked Pete for my original thread to be deleted as my source was getting nervy that I made it a bit to obvious who he was. He has now been outed again on this thread by someone quoting me anyway so it was futile.Oops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,317 Posted January 18, 2011 [quote user="All in Yellow"]I asked Pete for my original thread to be deleted as my source was getting nervy that I made it a bit to obvious who he was. He has now been outed again on this thread by someone quoting me anyway so it was futile. Oops.[/quote]Without dropping your source in it any further do you know if there have been any developments? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Splendid Rush 2 Posted January 18, 2011 He doesn''t know. Only that there were 5 scouts watching him at the last game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xxxx 0 Posted January 18, 2011 Vital Brighton reporting they have turned down a £1 million bid from Norwich . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Splendid Rush 2 Posted January 18, 2011 That was the exact figure I heard in the first place.PS - To those that read my original thread in which I said I nearly didn''t bother posting because of those posters that just want to shoot you down in flames. Read the first couple of pages of this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colneycanary 0 Posted January 18, 2011 It''s been reported that we bid 1 million for Bennett which they turned down! Shocked that they actually turned that down to be honest. At least we know, we do have some money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xxxx 0 Posted January 18, 2011 Jay Emanuel Thomas off to Cardiff and QPR on the verge of signing Routledge , we could do with a couple of decent signings to show our intent . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cockers 0 Posted January 18, 2011 Realistically how far does everybody think we should be bidding for this lad?The Brighton fans seem to think that they should be taking nothing less than 1.5 to 2 mil...Is he worth it? and if not who else should we be after if we’re going to spend that level of money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted January 18, 2011 Brighton had an online Q&A with Gus Poyet today, and his responces to questions about Bennet make things seem less certain than the Chairman. When asked if Bennet was staying (which happened several times) his answers were along the "I hope so", "I want him to", "he is important" lines rather than anything more definite. Probably reading too much into it, but seems a bit of a back down. To be honest, I''m not sure I would want Norwich to splash £1m on young winger when we don''t use wingers too often and it is a bit of a gamble on an untested player. Lambert seems to have a good eye for players though and has certainly seen more of the guy than I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muddy funster 0 Posted January 18, 2011 No Bethnal, you may have something there. Maybe Bennett''s said he wants to go and they''re just holding out for more. My opinion is that this isn''t dead in the water just yet..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a1canary 0 Posted January 18, 2011 If we''ve really bid that much then it has come from another round of revenue raising around local businesses and HNWIs. There''s simply no way in the world that after Wilbraham, Tierney and Barnett (Leon won''t have come at a snip that''s for sure) we''d have a million quid in the transfer kitty to play with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Butler 0 Posted January 18, 2011 [quote user="a1canary"]If we''ve really bid that much then it has come from another round of revenue raising around local businesses and HNWIs. There''s simply no way in the world that after Wilbraham, Tierney and Barnett (Leon won''t have come at a snip that''s for sure) we''d have a million quid in the transfer kitty to play with. [/quote]So tell me how many season tickets were renewed early? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,317 Posted January 18, 2011 [quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"]Brighton had an online Q&A with Gus Poyet today, and his responces to questions about Bennet make things seem less certain than the Chairman. When asked if Bennet was staying (which happened several times) his answers were along the "I hope so", "I want him to", "he is important" lines rather than anything more definite. Probably reading too much into it, but seems a bit of a back down. To be honest, I''m not sure I would want Norwich to splash £1m on young winger when we don''t use wingers too often and it is a bit of a gamble on an untested player. Lambert seems to have a good eye for players though and has certainly seen more of the guy than I have. [/quote] Byy all accounts he''s not just a winger though. They describe him as their playmaker and say he can play anywhere across the midfield but is bets in a free role. Sounds like a Hooly/Lansbury mark 2. If lambert really wants him i would back him but I really don''t know how much we have to spare. I agree about Poyet''s comments though. Every time he said something about him staying he added words to the effect of (I hope) to the end which means he himself is obviously not 100% sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Block Y Seat 176 80 Posted January 18, 2011 At the figures mentioned does Lambert have to sell to buy? Hope not.HRH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyGodWeArePoorToWatch 0 Posted January 18, 2011 Is it monday yet ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinkle toes silvester 0 Posted January 18, 2011 precisely.!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,445 Posted January 18, 2011 [quote user="the1englishman"]Is it monday yet ??[/quote]Be fair - he didn''t say which Monday - there are plenty left before hell freezes over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted January 18, 2011 [quote user="a1canary"]If we''ve really bid that much then it has come from another round of revenue raising around local businesses and HNWIs. There''s simply no way in the world that after Wilbraham, Tierney and Barnett (Leon won''t have come at a snip that''s for sure) we''d have a million quid in the transfer kitty to play with. [/quote]I have been telling certain people (including The Butler)for a while now how much I thought we have in the transfer kitty for this window and it was £1m+ So it doesn''t surprise me at all, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted January 18, 2011 [quote user="Tangible Fixed Assets anyone"] I have been telling certain people (including The Butler)for a while now how much I thought we have in the transfer kitty for this window and it was £1m+ [/quote]Well, let''s hope The Butler matches it like Foulger did Tangy! [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city till i die 0 Posted January 18, 2011 due at colney tomorrow!!!! for medical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stowmarket Canary (not Delia) 0 Posted January 18, 2011 you sound very sure??!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfcstar 288 Posted January 18, 2011 [quote user="city till i die"]due at colney tomorrow!!!! for medical.[/quote]You also thought we were signing Martin Patterson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted January 18, 2011 [quote user="ncfcstar"][quote user="city till i die"]due at colney tomorrow!!!! for medical.[/quote]You also thought we were signing Martin Patterson. [/quote]He thought they said Albert Bennett. He''s just a bit late! [:S] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,289 Posted January 18, 2011 Loadsa money in the transfer-kitty......if we sell Hoolahan...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
