Re: Marshall signs for Wigan
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jon1959
Hope he does the Ayatollah every time he gets the ball out of his net in the first game! Many times!
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...david-16551650
He was great for us (and good to see him get a club) but it seems his career has been in reverse ever since he left.
That would make an interesting comparison - players that have left us and gone on to better things Vs players that have left us and been utter gash elsewhere.
Re: Marshall signs for Wigan
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Originally Posted by
Eric the Half a Bee
That would make an interesting comparison - players that have left us and gone on to better things Vs players that have left us and been utter gash elsewhere.
Off the top of my head David Marshall, Roger Johnson, Michael Chopra and Jay Bothroyd are definitely in the second category
McCormack could go into both categories, great for Fulham, utter shite for Villa
In the first category Ramsey, Heaton, Ledley, Gabbidon, Collins, Burgstaller?
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I think Marshall and his family were happy and settled here (S.Wales, not just the club) and he couldn't settle elsewhere.
Just my opinion.
Re: Marshall signs for Wigan
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Originally Posted by
City123
Off the top of my head David Marshall, Roger Johnson, Michael Chopra and Jay Bothroyd are definitely in the second category
McCormack could go into both categories, great for Fulham, utter shite for Villa
In the first category Ramsey, Heaton, Ledley, Gabbidon, Collins, Burgstaller?
An interesting topic. As an unashamed Dave Jones fan, I suspect the outcome would be a significant indicator that he got the best from players. And on the subject of Ross McCormack, who was always a bona fide quality player... he’s only 32. Im not one for re signing players but he had actual class. No idea what his salary demands are given that he is seemingly unemployed, but he’s got the talent and he’s young enough still to get fit again. I’d be interested to see what he could still do for us.
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I should add that I am really quite drunk and the at-present romantic thought of a still-in-service ex-hero returning may, once sober, seem like a terrible plan. But from where I am sat right now, having experienced god knows how many years of bang average strikers, the thought of a player who openly enjoys kicking a ball into a net and has the ability to do so is uplifting.
Re: Marshall signs for Wigan
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Optimistic Nick
An interesting topic. As an unashamed Dave Jones fan, I suspect the outcome would be a significant indicator that he got the best from players. And on the subject of Ross McCormack, who was always a bona fide quality player... he’s only 32. Im not one for re signing players but he had actual class. No idea what his salary demands are given that he is seemingly unemployed, but he’s got the talent and he’s young enough still to get fit again. I’d be interested to see what he could still do for us.
I think an in form Ross McCormack could do better for us than most of our striking options.
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What are the odds on Marshall saving a pen and Pilks scoring the winner against us.Its writ in the stars.
Re: Marshall signs for Wigan
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Originally Posted by
Optimistic Nick
An interesting topic. As an unashamed Dave Jones fan, I suspect the outcome would be a significant indicator that he got the best from players. And on the subject of Ross McCormack, who was always a bona fide quality player... he’s only 32. Im not one for re signing players but he had actual class. No idea what his salary demands are given that he is seemingly unemployed, but he’s got the talent and he’s young enough still to get fit again. I’d be interested to see what he could still do for us.
What ever people’s opinions of Dave Jones, his squads would piss all over the squad we have now.
Re: Marshall signs for Wigan
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William Treseder
What ever people’s opinions of Dave Jones, his squads would piss all over the squad we have now.
Well until November and then March onwards, Warnock would be fist pumping like it's going out of fashion then.
Re: Marshall signs for Wigan
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Eric the Half a Bee
I think an in form Ross McCormack could do better for us than most of our striking options.
Only one small problem, McCormack hasn't been in form since early 2016.
Re: Marshall signs for Wigan
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Originally Posted by
William Treseder
What ever people’s opinions of Dave Jones, his squads would piss all over the squad we have now.
Jones was a good manager. Warnock would get the better out of him more often than not, just like he did at QPR.
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It’s been reported that Ross has just had a £30k per week pay rise for promotion with Villa despite not starting for them since September 2017.
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Baloo
It’s been reported that Ross has just had a £30k per week pay rise for promotion with Villa despite not starting for them since September 2017.
He was released at the end of the season. I currently earn more per week than he does
Re: Marshall signs for Wigan
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Optimistic Nick
He was released at the end of the season. I currently earn more per week than he does
OK, missed that.
Re: Marshall signs for Wigan
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Optimistic Nick
He was released at the end of the season. I currently earn more per week than he does
He has signed a variation agreement at Villa. He's still getting paid 70k a week for this season but whatever club he signs for, Villa will make up the difference. So if he signs for 10k a week, Villa pay him 60k.
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Pedro de la Rosa
He has signed a variation agreement at Villa. He's still getting paid 70k a week for this season but whatever club he signs for, Villa will make up the difference. So if he signs for 10k a week, Villa pay him 60k.
Missed that too.
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Baloo
Missed that too.
So you are right, he got a massive payrise (and a slice of their promotion bonus). Not bad.
Re: Marshall signs for Wigan
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Pedro de la Rosa
Jones was a good manager. Warnock would get the better out of him more often than not, just like he did at QPR.
They were halcyon days under Jones. Some of the best football down the city I’ve seen in my lifetime.
The collapse at the end of 2008/2009 was unforgivable, but the play off defeat was unbearable. I often wonder how things would have panned out for the club if we’d beaten Blackpool that day.
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William Treseder
They were halcyon days under Jones. Some of the best football down the city I’ve seen in my lifetime.
The collapse at the end of 2008/2009 was unforgivable, but the play off defeat was unbearable. I often wonder how things would have panned out for the club if we’d beaten Blackpool that day.
And some of the worst, too. Good side but so reliant on Bothroyd. I think we'd probably have been in the PL for a good number of seasons but you never know!