Evil Monkey 52 Posted June 22, 2011 Hearing whispers this morning suggesting that Roger Johnson is set to sign on Friday for £4.5 million. I have absolutely no idea whether this rumour is valid or not, but sounds like the kind of ''big name, big value, experienced'' signing so many have been asking after recently. May or may not be true, just passing on what I''ve heard. Anyone else heard anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Man of Kent 0 Posted June 22, 2011 In my opinion there is no chance of that happening. Birmingham will want a lot more money for him than that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnakepitCanary 0 Posted June 22, 2011 I really, really cannot see him either joining us or even him being valued that low. I''d love it to be true, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Young One 0 Posted June 22, 2011 The Guy is rated at £14 million, Wolves have been keen since may and looking to Bid £7 mill along with Blackburn and Sunderland.So this one is a no go and probably just an agent trying to up the bids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,558 Posted June 22, 2011 I saw rumours of him being valued at £14m and going to Arsenal (which I didn''t believe). He seems one of those players that will have loads of speculation attached to him and a massive price tag but end up moving to Everton or someone for £6m. As Birmingham don''t have a manager yet I can''t imagine his transfer happening anytime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant Holt is a Monster 0 Posted June 22, 2011 Unfortunately EM there is more chance of you being able to play a game with a cornflakes box without removing your trousers than there is of RJ signing for £4.5m. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thisisbabyish 0 Posted June 22, 2011 Exactly!He''s worth probably 5-7m tops and will go to Villa most likely. The likes of Wigan Wolves Wba would all be ahead of us and would kill to get Johnson.No chance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted June 22, 2011 Just passing on the whispers I''d heard. Would absolutely love it to be true, but agree its a long-shot... GHIAM... Shouldn''t you be getting your girdle fitted ahead of the big day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 436 Posted June 22, 2011 His value as a player might be £14 Million. But Birmingham will not get that, no way!One year of his contract left and a club that as been relegated. Birmingham have to cash in on him now or let him walk for free at the end of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
When Saturday Comes 0 Posted June 22, 2011 Absolute rubbish. Another stupid rumour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted June 22, 2011 If youn spread a rumour, please show us the source! I wish it was true...but it will never happen for that price! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted June 22, 2011 Nee-naw, nee-naw, nee-naw... There''s a reason why the thread has ''rumour'' in the title. Please learn to read before posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted June 22, 2011 Interestingly Lambert was manager of Wycombe for a matter of a week or two when he was sold back in ''06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coelho 0 Posted June 22, 2011 [quote user="Grant Holt is a Monster"]Unfortunately EM there is more chance of you being able to play a game with a cornflakes box without removing your trousers than there is of RJ signing for £4.5m.[/quote]I''ve seen him play that game too – do we know each other?Also, to the poster who said Birmingham don''t have a manager yet, they''re expected to appoint Hughton today. Bottom line is, if Johnson wants to leave, Hughton will be told that he needs to be sold to balance the books. But yeah, I''d say £4.5m would be a snip, and you''d think McLeish rates him highly enough to outbid us.Monkey – is it the usual source? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 0 Posted June 22, 2011 £14 mill for Roger johnson and another £14 mill for Danns? Are Birmingham''s centre back pairing really worth £28 million? Davo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted June 22, 2011 [quote user="Davo"]£14 mill for Roger johnson and another £14 mill for Danns? Are Birmingham''s centre back pairing really worth £28 million? Davo[/quote]That''s why we''re screwed already. You need £28m to be relegated[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant Holt is a Monster 0 Posted June 22, 2011 [quote user="Coelho"][quote user="Grant Holt is a Monster"]Unfortunately EM there is more chance of you being able to play a game with a cornflakes box without removing your trousers than there is of RJ signing for £4.5m.[/quote]I''ve seen him play that game too – do we know each other?Also, to the poster who said Birmingham don''t have a manager yet, they''re expected to appoint Hughton today. Bottom line is, if Johnson wants to leave, Hughton will be told that he needs to be sold to balance the books. But yeah, I''d say £4.5m would be a snip, and you''d think McLeish rates him highly enough to outbid us.Monkey – is it the usual source?[/quote]Indeed we do Mr Coelho. AH at your service.And I agree, McLeish will be all over Johnson with Lerner''s cash behind him. I can''t see him preferring sunny Norfolk to the potential of Villa''s millions and his old boss who made him a Premier League captain.Girdle on standby Monkey.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webbo118 0 Posted June 22, 2011 [quote user="Evil Monkey Wizard In A Sulk"]Nee-naw, nee-naw, nee-naw... There''s a reason why the thread has ''rumour'' in the title. Please learn to read before posting.[/quote]There is also no reason why you shouldn''t say where you "heard the whispers" and who was doing the whispering. It would give more credibility as well if you at least mentioned someone''s cousin. I would imagine that most people are thinking that it doesn''t exactly need a genius to merely invent or dream up something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted June 22, 2011 Coelho: I''m not sure if I have a ''usual'' source (the only potential one you and I know is prone to keeping schtum in such situations), but this one is merely office gossip I thought worth sharing if only cos I''m bored... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coelho 0 Posted June 22, 2011 [quote user="Evil Monkey Wizard In A Sulk"]Coelho: I''m not sure if I have a ''usual'' source (the only potential one you and I know is prone to keeping schtum in such situations), but this one is merely office gossip I thought worth sharing if only cos I''m bored...[/quote]I was thinking of the friend of a mutual friend who often used to ply him with gossip when he was operating under a former username – capisce?Nice to see AH back on here, incidentally. Never could understand why people feel the need to change username and open other accounts, personally. CTID – Coelho ''Til I Die... [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted June 22, 2011 Coelho wrote: I was thinking of the friend of a mutual friend who often used to ply him with gossip when he was operating under a former username – capisce? I''m afraid you''re going to have to be a bit more * specific... AH is an idiot and keeps forgetting his password. Cos he''s an idiot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant Holt is a Monster 0 Posted June 22, 2011 [quote user="Evil Monkey Wizard In A Sulk"]Coelho wrote: I was thinking of the friend of a mutual friend who often used to ply him with gossip when he was operating under a former username – capisce? I''m afraid you''re going to have to be a bit more * specific... AH is an idiot and keeps forgetting his password. Cos he''s an idiot...[/quote]This is true. I''m going to attempt to stick with this one now. I''ve had probs when I''ve changed e-mail addresses and had prev e-mail accounts closed so I can''t just get a reminder sent because the e-mail account has closed I was reg''d with. Also, I''m fickle and get bored easily. Plus women keep finding out that I''m really a millionaire underwear model and I have to change names to stop the non-stop flow of DM''s proposing shennanigans. It''s hell on earth, it really is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunky Norwich 0 Posted June 22, 2011 It''s not just his transfer value, which would be in the region of £8-10m but his wages. I''d imagine he''s on quite a good little earner and would want a payrise if he moved back up to the Prem. £40k a week? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
By Heck It's Fleck 10 Posted June 22, 2011 Why are we even thinking of signing a centre back from a club that just got relegated? We should be looking towards Ferdinand, Vidic, Terry etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scrappy33 0 Posted June 22, 2011 I think some people are getting muddled with Scott Dann who plays for Birmingham and the sort after Neil Danns who plays for Palace. Also Roger Johnson''s centre back partner Liam Ridgewell would be a more possible move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 0 Posted June 22, 2011 I did spell Danns instead of Dann but my point is still valid according to the BBC gossip collum. DAvo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desert Fox 0 Posted June 22, 2011 Scrappy,Ridgewell hasnt played CB for years (Villa reserves), except for when both Dann and Jiranek were injured this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smudger 0 Posted June 22, 2011 [quote user="Desert Fox"]Scrappy,Ridgewell hasnt played CB for years (Villa reserves), except for when both Dann and Jiranek were injured this year. [/quote]Ridgewell played centre half with Johnson at Brum, prior to McLeish signing Dann. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evesham Canary 0 Posted June 22, 2011 Ridgewell would be OK and a more realistic target.Also he was a centre half in his Villa days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smudger 0 Posted June 22, 2011 haha I like your HULA HOOPS bag BY HECK IT''s FLECK! [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites