Dubai Mark 0 Posted January 31, 2014 Whilst I am disappointed (very) that it is not looking like we will be signing a "number ten" or the creative midfield player (if only to shut a few people up), I have to reluctantly say, that I have no problem with this as it gets him away from our club and to a club that isnt Villa who certainly appeared to tap him up, it sure is a funny old game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnieCorbet 0 Posted January 31, 2014 West Brom local reporter.Steve Madeley @smadeley_star 10m There might have been an enquiry, but it doesn''t sound like it''s happening. #wba Steve Madeley @smadeley_star 10m Just had a conversation which makes me very dubious about the Hoolahan rumours. #wbaMaybe we are trying to get another bid out of Villa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggie Strayshun 0 Posted January 31, 2014 [quote user="Green and Yellow fellow"]. Wes out Obertan in. Could be a stroke of genius, could go down like a lead baloon. Who knows![/quote]Whatever transpires with the Wes situation, I just do not see what Obertan is going to bring to the party that is not already there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowbeagle 0 Posted January 31, 2014 This isn''t confirmed anywhere though is it? I just cant see how this makes any sense however anyone dresses it up. Don''t sell to Villa I understand they haven''t put in a big enough bid and we don''t want to strengthen a rival, but I would have thought we''d be even more against strengthening West Brom. Then with the rumours about Obertan who has looked nothing short of awful for quiet some time just to top it off. I cant believe any of this will happen it''s like p**sing in your own drinking water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kangaroo Court 0 Posted January 31, 2014 Says a lot for some posters that they''re completely losing their heads over a rumour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergodsake 0 Posted January 31, 2014 I can see the sense in it, removes a potential problem player from the squad, but at the same time shows that players cant dictate terms when under contract. Shows clubs that they need to maintain a good working relationship with us if they want deals to go through (its not lamberts leaving that got me, but the Jed Steer signing that pissed me off) and that you have to bid the market value rather than unsettling a player and hope he forces his way out on the cheap. Pays the wages of a player who rarely plays and wouldnt play well if demoralised anyway and gives us the option to sell at a later date. Also if they can get the best of him at West Brom then he may well damage teams around us. All in all, there is some logic to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,662 Posted January 31, 2014 It does sound like there was contact between the two clubs though?For all those saying Wes isn''t PL quality, if this rumour is true, why then are two clubs who are arguably more established than us interested in him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Houston Canary 0 Posted January 31, 2014 If Wes Brom finish ahead of us, and there''s a million pounds extra per place, how clever will that make our board and management look? Serious question here- Do they play a style that can use him much or at all, or is he going there as coverage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The ghost of Michael Theoklitos 0 Posted January 31, 2014 I somehow don''t think Hughton has anything to do with this one.This has McNally''s fingerprints all over it.Still, any stick..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,495 Posted January 31, 2014 [quote user="Jim Smith"]Whilst there may be a moderately amusing "it p**ses off Villa" angle to this its certainly not hilarious.The only consolation I can think of is that Wes can come back in the summer when hopefully this boring little man we have managing us has gone for good but if true loaning him to west Brom is idiotic. They are far more of a relegation rival than Villa. They have just lost Sessegnon to injury for a while but we are proposing to help them out by loaning them one of our most creative players. I am just staggered and (unless we have a top notch replacement coming in his place) will be livid if this happens.If only Hughton had been sacked weeks ago none of this would be happening.[/quote]Wasn''t there a Jim Smith on here a couple of weeks ago saying that as we''re stuck with Chris Hughton he''d lay off for a bit ?Must be someone else......[:D] [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,609 Posted January 31, 2014 Why the assumption that this is a done deal?What percentage of ''enquiries'' about players actually come to fruition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City 2nd 192 Posted January 31, 2014 Houston Canary wrote the following post at 2014-01-31 9:26 PM:If Wes Brom finish ahead of us, and there''s a million pounds extra per place, how clever will that make our board and management look? Serious question here- Do they play a style that can use him much or at all, or is he going there as coverage? Think they have just shipped out midfielder THORPE on loan - Wes in to cover perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sussexyellow 55 Posted January 31, 2014 Everybody seems to be forgetting the other party in this - Wes.With a loan he will not get an inreased contract or increased wages. He would have to upsticks for a few months. So may not be that attractive to him.But it could be a good way of starting to get his head back in the right place. Basically saying we do not want to sell you but we have given you the option of a loan, with a view to you still making a contribution here when you return. If you do not want to go - well time to start knuckling down here again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted January 31, 2014 Well thats that. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-news-aston-villa-pull-6655622 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I E I E I O 0 Posted January 31, 2014 [quote user="Le Juge"]PLEASE let this be true.That is friggin hilarious. I take it all back McNally you are a legend.I''m gutted that Hoolahan is off, but do you realise how peed off Villa fans and Lambert are going to be?[/quote]This would be an absolute ridiculous move by the club, so we are going to sell to a club that is proper in it potentially a man worth 6 points instead of villa who will clearly be safe easily! What a joke! I will be furious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,436 Posted January 31, 2014 [quote user="......and Smith must score."][quote user="Jim Smith"]Whilst there may be a moderately amusing "it p**ses off Villa" angle to this its certainly not hilarious.The only consolation I can think of is that Wes can come back in the summer when hopefully this boring little man we have managing us has gone for good but if true loaning him to west Brom is idiotic. They are far more of a relegation rival than Villa. They have just lost Sessegnon to injury for a while but we are proposing to help them out by loaning them one of our most creative players. I am just staggered and (unless we have a top notch replacement coming in his place) will be livid if this happens.If only Hughton had been sacked weeks ago none of this would be happening.[/quote]Wasn''t there a Jim Smith on here a couple of weeks ago saying that as we''re stuck with Chris Hughton he''d lay off for a bit ?Must be someone else......[:D] [;)] [/quote]Old habits die hard I''m afraid. Although I think technically I did say I would stop banging on "all the time" so perhaps scope for the odd lapse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyc24_uk 74 Posted January 31, 2014 West Brom looking to offload Graham Dorrans and Markus Rosenberg, according to Sky Sports... Would anyone take either of those in a swap deal for Wes, either until the end of the season or permanently? Rosenberg hasn''t hit the back of the net for WBA but had a solid record in Europe at good clubs before that; Dorrans for me would be a good replacement for Wes, is younger, and arguably more versatile... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kangaroo Court 0 Posted January 31, 2014 I''ve never heard of a half season swap deal, have you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedi 0 Posted January 31, 2014 I''d be well pleased with Dorrans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,570 Posted January 31, 2014 Irish Radio think the Wes to WBA and not Villa is hilarious. Not sure what Lambert has done to upset them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,003 Posted January 31, 2014 It is interesting how Villa have ''pulled out'' of a transfer for Wes, when there was never be on in te first place.Their fans will be spitting, though - seems the ''giants'' are making no more signings, missing out to little ol''norwich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Baboon 0 Posted January 31, 2014 Deal nowhere near according to latest WBA update on sky sports news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 957 Posted January 31, 2014 At 19.16 hours, Hoolahan was 9/4 to stay at City. At 19.34 hours, he''s now 2/5 to leave with WBA favourites to sign him at 4/9http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/live-clockwatch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,609 Posted January 31, 2014 It just gets more & more random ...http://metro.co.uk/2014/01/31/yohan-cabayes-absence-at-newcastle-could-be-filled-by-norwichs-wes-hoolahan-or-west-bromwich-albions-james-morrison-4286157/? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 56 Posted January 31, 2014 I''d be pleased with Dorrans whether or not Wes leaves. Fox would have to stand down to make room if Wes doesn''t leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barclay_boy111 0 Posted January 31, 2014 wes to WBA is on the back burner, guessing that its because we haven''t signed any one on loan yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy cousins 11 Posted January 31, 2014 would be happy with Dorrans, if I remember correctly we had an offer rejected for him few years back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkshire Canary 118 Posted January 31, 2014 Hoolahan in wilderness going nowhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tele 0 Posted January 31, 2014 [quote user="Yorkshire Canary"]Hoolahan in wilderness going nowhere[/quote]Suspect this is the truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
