hejammy Posted 28 May 2021 Share Posted 28 May 2021 So this we could potentially announce before the transfer window opens on the 9th as he was an out of contract player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 28 May 2021 Share Posted 28 May 2021 32 minutes ago, hejammy said: So this we could potentially announce before the transfer window opens on the 9th as he was an out of contract player? Makes no odds really if you’ve agreed a deal you can announce it whenever you want to technically he is contracted until end June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayday Posted 28 May 2021 Share Posted 28 May 2021 We need prioritise our transfer money on buying attacking players, so this makes sense just getting a left back in as cover. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hejammy Posted 28 May 2021 Share Posted 28 May 2021 44 minutes ago, st albans fox said: Makes no odds really if you’ve agreed a deal you can announce it whenever you want to technically he is contracted until end June I mean in the sense that the club generally would not announce anything outside of the transfer window normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peach0000 Posted 28 May 2021 Share Posted 28 May 2021 4 hours ago, hejammy said: I mean in the sense that the club generally would not announce anything outside of the transfer window normally. Clubs do that all the time. Normally they’ll wait until the previous season is over but they don’t even always do that. Once a deal is done it’s normally announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindaloo FOX Posted 28 May 2021 Share Posted 28 May 2021 Done deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted 28 May 2021 Share Posted 28 May 2021 1 hour ago, Vindaloo FOX said: Done deal Is that you speculating on what's been made publuc knowledge or is the sime insider info? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasyls Pec Deck Posted 28 May 2021 Share Posted 28 May 2021 15 hours ago, Vindaloo FOX said: I think Leicester ticks alot of boxes for him. European football. Probably getting paid more. Plus gets to work with BR again. Probably turned down the Saints because they are guaranteed a 9-0 drubbing once a season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 17 hours ago, dayday said: We need prioritise our transfer money on buying attacking players, so this makes sense just getting a left back in as cover. We need a 1st choice LB. Thomas, if he stays, has a lot to learn still, albeit has come in and filled a hole to the best of his abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 2 hours ago, UHDrive said: We need a 1st choice LB. What does that have to do with Bertrand? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB-THE-BLUE Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 4 hours ago, UHDrive said: We need a 1st choice LB. Thomas, if he stays, has a lot to learn still, albeit has come in and filled a hole to the best of his abilities. JJ when he's fit? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGLCFC Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 4 hours ago, ROB-THE-BLUE said: JJ when he's fit? Agree, but that could be another 6 to 9 months. We've seen how long Ricardo has been out and he's still not back to full fitness IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 7 hours ago, Deeg67 said: What does that have to do with Bertrand? That's kind of my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 5 hours ago, ROB-THE-BLUE said: JJ when he's fit? Thoroughly agreed. I've just posted on another comment of yours. Please ignore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 Just now, UHDrive said: That's kind of my point. Fair enough, I misinterpreted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 Just now, Deeg67 said: Fair enough, I misinterpreted. Apologies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verumex Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 Bertrand comes in as a short term first choice LB. An experienced head, and capable of doing the job. While doing this, he also mentors Thomas and teaches him everything he knows. When Justin is ready to come back we don't have to rush him in, he can ease his way back into fitness, and eventually takes over as first choice LB. Bertrand remains for the rest of the year, maybe next season too, as a rotational player, all while continuing to mentor Thomas and Justin. It's a move that makes so much sense for everyone involved. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waller5 Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 Direct Fuchs replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesis1 Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 On 28/05/2021 at 02:31, Vindaloo FOX said: I think Leicester ticks alot of boxes for him. European football. Probably getting paid more. Plus gets to work with BR again. The truth of it is he's probably another player who thinks he's too big for his club. There is a chance he might spend all season at left back if Justin takes a while to get back in form similar to Castange taking Perrieras position but for free or not or saving us money, this does not scream we want top 4, it whispers I'd like to stay in the league please and maybe top half if we can. I'm so glad players don't read these because there'd be a few of us taking a right kicking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhYesNdidi Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 4 minutes ago, Genesis1 said: The truth of it is he's probably another player who thinks he's too big for his club. There is a chance he might spend all season at left back if Justin takes a while to get back in form similar to Castange taking Perrieras position but for free or not or saving us money, this does not scream we want top 4, it whispers I'd like to stay in the league please and maybe top half if we can. I'm so glad players don't read these because there'd be a few of us taking a right kicking. Too big? He’s just come from Southampton ffs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGLCFC Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 16 minutes ago, OhYesNdidi said: Too big? He’s just come from Southampton ffs Think he means too big for his current club, not us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 1 hour ago, Verumex said: Bertrand comes in as a short term first choice LB. An experienced head, and capable of doing the job. I think that describes a squad player more than a first choice starter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CloudFox Posted 29 May 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 29 May 2021 This talk of first team players Vs squad players is missing the point I think. To properly compete in Europa and the Prem we need to have a squad where we don't think of players as just 'filling in' - they need to be decent alternatives. Bertrand ticks that box perfectly, and competition between him, JJ and Thomas is perfect. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 14 hours ago, UHDrive said: We need a 1st choice LB. Thomas, if he stays, has a lot to learn still, albeit has come in and filled a hole to the best of his abilities. How does he learn unless we play him? Thomas should be first choice, at least until Justin is back 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 29 May 2021 Share Posted 29 May 2021 8 minutes ago, murphy said: How does he learn unless we play him? Thomas should be first choice, at least until Justin is back He will have lots of game time, but he doesn't need to be playing 3 games a week at 19. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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