CONFIRMED: Karlan Grant on his way...are City having a go...?

[TWGL1]

They finally got rid of Zohore this week. He's just joined Śląsk Wrocław on a free transfer

Perhaps what they still owe us from the Zohore transfer is paying for this loan ?

[the other bob wilson]

Well done to the club for pulling off a deal which I don’t think anyone was talking about until this morning.

As with all of our new players, Grant comes here with questions to answer, but he’s an intriguing signing who could turn out to be inspired one.

One other thing, I’m not sure we’re paying most of his wages - that’s the sort of thing West Brom would say for their own fans’ consideration in their dodgy financial position.

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

Have a mate who a baggies fan - they still have forgiven us for Zohore. He doesnt have much to say about Grant - other than that he runs about a bit and falls over. Hope he's wrong

Well, for two seasons at Huddersfield, he was apparently doing a bit more than just running about a bit and falling over.

There are certain posters creaming themselves about how well Robert Glatzel is doing in Germany - but it just never happened for him here.

So, maybe a change of club and manager is what Grant needs right now.

[jeepster]

Well done to the club for pulling off a deal which I don’t think anyone was talking about until this morning.

As with all of our new players, Grant comes here with questions to answer, but he’s an intriguing signing who could turn out to be inspired one.

One other thing, I’m not sure we’re paying most of his wages - that’s the sort of thing West Brom would say for their own fans’ consideration in their dodgy financial position.

There was the same thing about Boothroyd,lazy ect.
One of the most exciting players at the City.

[TWGL1]

There was the same thing about Boothroyd,lazy ect.
One of the most exciting players at the City.

They all slagged Kaba off in January.

[Mr Soul '68]

It seems City aren't just looking for safety in the coming season, their ambitions appear to be much higher than that.

Where's Bale, has he been keeping in shape

Starting to feel positive about the coming season. Far more than I was last season, with Morison's signing of 17 journeymen and not one proven goal scorer among them!

[BlueArmy 86]

Getting quite excited for the season, some decent looking signings early doors, and a fit Robinson and Collins back in the side. I hope Adams comes good as well.

I’m optimistic about the new manager and coaching staff as well. Dark horses?

[splott parker]

There was the same thing about Boothroyd,lazy ect.
One of the most exciting players at the City.

Boothroyddear God.

[jeepster]

Boothroyddear God.

I know

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Grant didn’t play up front last season, was either out on the left or right wing apparently.

Not true, but the stats of last season make for interesting reading.

Grant started all of West Brom's opening 9 league games as striker, scoring 3 in those games. That's hardly shabby. Steve Bruce signed Brandon Thomas-Asante and he was a scoring substitute in the last 2 of the opening 9 league games Grant had started. Bruce decided to start with T-A instead of Grant, but was soon given the sack.

Corberan took over and started Grant up front in his first two games in charge. Grant didn't score in either and was dropped to the bench, even missing out on the squad on many occasions, none to injury or illness. Daryl Dike had recovered from injury and became a regular starter with T-A, though neither player were in any way prolific.

Thomas-Asante and Dike scored 7 each. Dike started 14, T-A 20. Grant started the last 5 games playing on the left wing, meaning he'd started 18 games by the end of the season, but only 1 between matchdays 19 and 42.

There's no denying that 3 goals in 18 starts and 13 appearances as sub isn't great, but he only had one run of games all season, right back at the beginning. TLG's comments about Corberan not wanting him at all sound about right and Grant's downturn in fortunes seem to have coincided with Corberan's arrival at The Hawthorns. Hopefully a change of surroundings will be the ticket for Grant and he then finds some form again.

[ToTaL ITK]

You’d make a good warm up man at a crematorium

was thinking the same...The Lone Glumman

[North Cardiff Blue]

Indeed. If someone’s statistics are great wherever they go, that signifies top grade talent.

But inconsistent statistics can mean anything:

1. Temporary lack of form
2. Low motivation
3. Issues in personal life
4. Doesn’t get on with coach
5. Doesn’t fit system with last team
6. Chemistry didn’t work with recent players

Strikers in particular. Liverpool signed Belgian international Benteke from Villa on the back of good stats. Didn’t fit Brendan Rogers style - failure

Diego Forlan. Cracking Uruguayan striker. Dirge initially for United

Examples are abound. The guy can clearly score. The question is will the system work for him and wik the players in midfield provide the service to meet his skillset. If those are in place, he stands a good chance of doing well.

I think with Rambo feeding him, he will grab a few goals for us, another good signing, things are definitely looking a lot brighter on paper than a month ago

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Well, for two seasons at Huddersfield, he was apparently doing a bit more than just running about a bit and falling over.

There are certain posters creaming themselves about how well Robert Glatzel is doing in Germany - but it just never happened for him here.

So, maybe a change of club and manager is what Grant needs right now.

Ding Dong

[PhyllisStant]

I think with Rambo feeding him, he will grab a few goals for us, another good signing, things are definitely looking a lot brighter on paper than a month ago

Grant also said on his interview he’s good mates with Robinson and the two enjoy playing g together. Fingers crossed he can knock a few in

[The Lone Gunman]

One other thing, I’m not sure we’re paying most of his wages - that’s the sort of thing West Brom would say for their own fans’ consideration in their dodgy financial position.

I don’t think West Brom would have sanctioned the deal so early in the transfer window if City weren’t paying the majority of his wages. I reckon they would have waited for other options, and there were sure to have been some given his scoring record at this level.

Yesterday seems to have seen a significant change of policy at the club. I reckon Grant and Ramsey are the two biggest deals City have taken on in terms of wages since Warnock was awarding players with daft contracts.

I wonder whether the focus has finally shifted away from the Sala affair?

[Former Labour leader]

I don’t think West Brom would have sanctioned the deal so early in the transfer window if City weren’t paying the majority of his wages. I reckon they would have waited for other options, and there were sure to have been some given his scoring record at this level.

Yesterday seems to have seen a significant change of policy at the club. I reckon Grant and Ramsey are the two biggest deals City have taken on in terms of wages since Warnock was awarding players with daft contracts.

I wonder whether the focus has finally shifted away from the Sala affair?

In fact, have we now paid Nantes in full?