Cadno'r Cymoedd Posted 22 May 2021 Share Posted 22 May 2021 11 hours ago, Arkie Bennett said: I liked Ça Plane Por Moi. Ya plastic! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman_Mike Posted 22 May 2021 Share Posted 22 May 2021 I don't think he'd be a bad squad player if the wages were modest, it was a short term deal and we're in the Europa League. We need the cover and we're not at the level yet where we can have a player that would start in most sides sat on our bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphericalfox Posted 22 May 2021 Share Posted 22 May 2021 Why would Bertrand take 1 year deal, even if it was decent wages? Surely he can get a longer deal elsewhere and get more football too. I think he's ok, and perhaps a stopgap til we've got a fully fit Justin/Ricardo. But I don't see this happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardyfox86 Posted 22 May 2021 Share Posted 22 May 2021 1 hour ago, sphericalfox said: Why would Bertrand take 1 year deal, even if it was decent wages? Surely he can get a longer deal elsewhere and get more football too. I think he's ok, and perhaps a stopgap til we've got a fully fit Justin/Ricardo. But I don't see this happening. A couple of reasons might be: Signing on fees are high for free players, so he'd get that next year too depending on who he signed for after us. Maybe we insert the option of a 1-year extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphericalfox Posted 22 May 2021 Share Posted 22 May 2021 9 minutes ago, wardyfox86 said: A couple of reasons might be: Signing on fees are high for free players, so he'd get that next year too depending on who he signed for after us. Maybe we insert the option of a 1-year extension. At his age you'd think he'd want the security of a reasonable length contract and playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJB-fox Posted 22 May 2021 Share Posted 22 May 2021 Assumedly it would be a one year deal with good financial incentives and the option of extension if things went well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindaloo FOX Posted 22 May 2021 Share Posted 22 May 2021 Smart tranfer if it happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 22 May 2021 Share Posted 22 May 2021 We don't have a bottomless pit for transfer fees, so we have to hit the odd bargin. Would provide cover and be a good pro to help Thomas develop. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HybridFox Posted 22 May 2021 Share Posted 22 May 2021 With Fuchs leaving it's a definite yes surely. Providing he's content being a back-up/squad player 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackneyfox Posted 22 May 2021 Share Posted 22 May 2021 12 hours ago, sphericalfox said: At his age you'd think he'd want the security of a reasonable length contract and playing time. I'm sure he's financially sorted so if it's just about playing time that's more likely doing a season with us (plus European football), then moving on to somewhere else were he's more likely to get first team football. He can earn a few million and play regular football over the next three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 24 May 2021 Share Posted 24 May 2021 On 19/05/2021 at 16:06, Tuna said: We'll have to offer a 2 year deal to get him. Do it then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywood_6 Posted 27 May 2021 Share Posted 27 May 2021 https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12318035/ryan-bertrand-leicester-city-in-talks-with-full-back-following-southampton-departure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted 27 May 2021 Share Posted 27 May 2021 If we sign Bertrand seems a big statement of intent to use Thomas regularly. Not totally against that, thought he improved as the season went on and he looked really steady in the crucial games at the end of the season, even where others weren't playing so well. I'm not entirely convinced he's got the attributes to be a world class modern full-back but he's certainly coming along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolo Barella Posted 27 May 2021 Share Posted 27 May 2021 Would want him on a max 2 year deal, ideally just a 1 year deal with an option to extend if he does well so he remains motivated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 27 May 2021 Share Posted 27 May 2021 Would prefer Goosens but if this means we can strengthen convincingly elsewhere, so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee7 Posted 27 May 2021 Share Posted 27 May 2021 I can't imagine him only taking a year at the age of 31/32. He played most games for Southampton last season so i can't see him wanting to warm anyones bench knowing he could play first team football for a few more years before having to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 27 May 2021 Share Posted 27 May 2021 We don’t really need Gosens. Once JJ is back (if he returns to his previous form) and Ricardo can find his form again we will still have incredible options. So Bertrand would make sense really, he is usually reliable in terms of injury, and would probably be ready to step in. However, I feel he will command more than we are willing to offer him, so I’d actually be surprised if he joins. It’s got West Ham written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindaloo FOX Posted 27 May 2021 Share Posted 27 May 2021 We have a very young defense, a good experienced head is much needed. Happy if this happens. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AjcW Posted 27 May 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 27 May 2021 This signing is spot on for me. We had the best left back in the league until he got injured, problem is he might not be back until Christmas and even then, might be a bit like Ricardo for the rest of the campaign. Also means JJ can do some of his 'getting up to speed' at LCB if we're sticking with a 5, with Bertrand and Thomas at LB Also he is technically one of BR's 'Tasted Success' quota. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrifox Posted 27 May 2021 Share Posted 27 May 2021 2 minutes ago, AjcW said: This signing is spot on for me. We had the best left back in the league until he got injured, problem is he might not be back until Christmas and even then, might be a bit like Ricardo for the rest of the campaign. Also means JJ can do some of his 'getting up to speed' at LCB if we're sticking with a 5, with Bertrand and Thomas at LB Also he is technically one of BR's 'Tasted Success' quota. "technically " is the key word - I'm sure that Southampton will have coached that winning mentality stuff out of him by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjcW Posted 27 May 2021 Share Posted 27 May 2021 9 minutes ago, surrifox said: "technically " is the key word - I'm sure that Southampton will have coached that winning mentality stuff out of him by now True who knows... might be like riding a bike, first sniff of a Thursday night against Levadia Tallinn and he turns into Roberto Carlos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 27 May 2021 Share Posted 27 May 2021 Ismail Jakobs is the one for me, can play at left back, wingback or left wing and is young and would cost £10m or so. What I don't want us doing is blowing £30-40m on a wingback as I can't cope with 3-4-1-2 unless we completely rip up our team and rebuild it. Bertrand on a free makes sense if we are looking to improve the squad overall to go back to 4-2-3-1 / 4-3-3 and he will cover Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simoken Posted 27 May 2021 Share Posted 27 May 2021 With Wes abd Fuchs gone we def need some experience heads in the dressing room. Great move if it happens. sign him up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffschlupp Posted 27 May 2021 Share Posted 27 May 2021 Hasn't he played CB in a 3 at the back before, too? Would be handy if we had to drop back into that shape with Bertrand supporting Thomas in front of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 27 May 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 27 May 2021 3 minutes ago, jeffschlupp said: Hasn't he played CB in a 3 at the back before, too? Would be handy if we had to drop back into that shape with Bertrand supporting Thomas in front of him 3-4-1-2 can fcuk right off Jeffrey 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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