Michael Starr 519 Posted August 27, 2014 http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/young-falkirk-star-conor-mcgrandles-signs-for-norwich-city-1879730.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,754 Posted August 27, 2014 Very interesting signing. Will he be a first-teamer or with the youth set up? Well done to Holt who had a big say in this deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holtcantshoot 0 Posted August 27, 2014 McGradles is a funny name. That''s all I know about him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna Grey 0 Posted August 27, 2014 82 senior appearances, 8 goals and 9 assists. More experienced than a lot of our first teamers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,317 Posted August 27, 2014 The Falkirk fans are gutted. Really, really rate him. May need a bit of building up in the gym though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,159 Posted August 27, 2014 To my shaky knowledge he is the second player we have signed from Falkirk, ever. Quiz Q? Who was the first? For older members. (I was a youngster, but remember him as he was later our next door neighbour.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Flash 13 Posted August 27, 2014 Must be Jim Oliver - remember that brilliant hat trick against Stoke in 1965. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted August 27, 2014 it''s worth noting the contrats between the Falkirk manager''s response, and the self pitying whinging of John Gregory"Falkirk boss Peter Houston told his club’s website: “Conor was always a player who was going to move on and play at a higher level. This was a fantastic opportunity for him and we wish him well at Norwich. “It is also fantastic for our club – an endorsement of our commitment to our academy and to bringing young players into the first team at a very early stage. “We said we will only sell another player this window if the offer was absolutely exceptional. This was – and it allows us to strengthen the team and have the funds to look at other developments at the club.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,445 Posted August 27, 2014 [quote user="Jack Flash"]Must be Jim Oliver - remember that brilliant hat trick against Stoke in 1965. [/quote]http://canaryseventyninety.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/stars-of-past-jim-oliver.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Flash 13 Posted August 27, 2014 Enjoyed reading that piece, Drazen That game against Stoke was memorable because the great Stanley Matthews played at 50 yrs old, also Jimmy McIlroy, a fantastic Irish player. We had several injuries prior to the match and had to play several reserves, but what a result 6-0 in front of over 25,000. Very happy memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,159 Posted August 27, 2014 "Must be Jim Oliver - remember that brilliant hat trick against Stoke in 1965." That was super quick JF. I had a few clues lined up too. Jim settled in the City eventually and had a sports business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,297 Posted August 27, 2014 Have to say, building a good team for the future, very good to sign such a highly rated youngster.I would love to see if we could pull off getting Nathon Ake too. Doubt Chelsea would need him and they will more than likely buy before giving this lad the chance he could get here.Great times, holding on to Redmond & Murphy now McGradles........looking good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Wal 314 Posted August 27, 2014 BroadstairsR wrote the following post at 27/08/2014 7:46 PM:"Must be Jim Oliver - remember that brilliant hat trick against Stoke in 1965."What a match!Barry Staton our left back up against a 50-year-old right winger for Stoke ......... Stanley Matthews.All the photographers went behind our goal .......... most of the goals went in the other end! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lets be avin you! 0 Posted August 27, 2014 I would expect that he will join the development squad, I don''t think he''d be ready for a first team place just yet. Very good signing for the future though, sounds like the lad has lots of potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,086 Posted August 27, 2014 I doubt after 82 first team games he will be happy playing under 21 football good enough ? lets see give him a whirl ! I don''t think Redmond will be here after mon pm so murphy and him can play on the wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thas a rummun 2 Posted August 27, 2014 The lad clearly has bags of potential judging by the rave reviews coming from the Falkirk management and the clubs fans.To have 80+ first team appearances by the age of 18 is impressive, no matter what professional level they''ve been played at.I''d like to think Conor is worthy of a place on the bench in the not-too-distant future, with maybe a few late sub appearances in carefully selected games, depending on the match circumstances, to ease him in to this big step up. You never know, he could be more ready than we think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 951 Posted August 27, 2014 Is anyone else finding themselves reading his name in Ronny Barker''s voice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evesham Canary 0 Posted August 27, 2014 [quote user="BroadstairsR"]"Must be Jim Oliver - remember that brilliant hat trick against Stoke in 1965." That was super quick JF. I had a few clues lined up too. Jim settled in the City eventually and had a sports business. [/quote]I worked with his oldest son in Norwich. I think all of the Oliver family are still in Norwich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted August 27, 2014 I have a sneaking feeling Fork Handles is coming in as a direct replacement for Redmond. Sounds like a similar sort of player, and can''t see him being signed after so many senior games just to be played in the development squad. I think Adams knows Redmond''s on his way but who knows eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thas a rummun 2 Posted August 27, 2014 [quote user="Alex "]I have a sneaking feeling Fork Handles is coming in as a direct replacement for Redmond. Sounds like a similar sort of player, and can''t see him being signed after so many senior games just to be played in the development squad. I think Adams knows Redmond''s on his way but who knows eh?[/quote]Why can''t he just be the direct replacement for Pilks? We haven''t really replaced him yet.Redmond will still be here I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwans Big Toe 312 Posted August 27, 2014 [quote user="cornish sam"]Is anyone else finding themselves reading his name in Ronny Barker''s voice?[/quote]No, handles for forks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwans Big Toe 312 Posted August 27, 2014 [quote user="thas a rummun"][quote user="Alex "]I have a sneaking feeling Fork Handles is coming in as a direct replacement for Redmond. Sounds like a similar sort of player, and can''t see him being signed after so many senior games just to be played in the development squad. I think Adams knows Redmond''s on his way but who knows eh?[/quote]Why can''t he just be the direct replacement for Pilks? We haven''t really replaced him yet.Redmond will still be here I think.[/quote]Or Snodgrass either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,557 Posted August 27, 2014 [quote user="thas a rummun"][quote user="Alex "]I have a sneaking feeling Fork Handles is coming in as a direct replacement for Redmond. Sounds like a similar sort of player, and can''t see him being signed after so many senior games just to be played in the development squad. I think Adams knows Redmond''s on his way but who knows eh?[/quote]Why can''t he just be the direct replacement for Pilks? We haven''t really replaced him yet.Redmond will still be here I think.[/quote]Apparently he can play in various positions but left-wing is one of them, and we indeed don''t have an out and out left-winger in the squad now that Pilkingon has gone, unless one of the Murphys counts (I haven''t seen either play). This was partly why I placed McGrandles on the left-wing in my TRANSFER WINDOW thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 435 Posted August 27, 2014 Here''s hoping he doesn''t turn into another Butterfield.Judging by the reaction of Falkirk''s fans we may well have found ourselves a diamond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
50 years a Supporter 0 Posted August 27, 2014 I agree with Alex - it seems that we currently have three (maybe four if you count Jacob) highly rated youngsters to compete for the same position. Can''t see that McG will have joined in the knowledge that he will just be a second/third choice backup. If we still have Redmond after Monday I''ll obviously be pleasantly surprised, but, if not, it looks as if we''ve got ourselves in the happy position where he won''t be missed too much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downloads 35 Posted August 28, 2014 Seems like they think it was 1mil too (sorry if a price has been quoted, just not read it), which would be a steal if he were an English youngster with bags of potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crabbycanary 2 Posted August 28, 2014 quote user="cornish sam"]Is anyone else finding themselves reading his name in Ronny Barker''s voice?[/quote After a series of crimes in the Glasgow area, Chief Inspector Conor McGrandles has announced that he''s looking for a man with one eye. If he doesn''t find him, he''s going to use both eyes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosmic Twin 189 Posted August 28, 2014 "After a series of crimes in the Glasgow area, Chief Inspector Conor McGrandles has announced that he''s looking for a man with one eye. If he doesn''t find him, he''s going to use both eyes."Like it! [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 951 Posted August 28, 2014 [quote user="crabbycanary"]quote user="cornish sam"]Is anyone else finding themselves reading his name in Ronny Barker''s voice?[/quote After a series of crimes in the Glasgow area, Chief Inspector Conor McGrandles has announced that he''s looking for a man with one eye. If he doesn''t find him, he''s going to use both eyes[/quote] Beautiful.... His wit is sorely missed.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly Windley 76 Posted August 28, 2014 From what I read on the Falkirk forums he now more of an inside forward or number 7 (to use an old fashion term). Not a replacement for Redmond, perhaps a long term replacement for Wes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites