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Yannick Bolaise (suggestion?)
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 Mwncisee  Middlesbrough 04 Jun 21 3.41pm |
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OK, I can already feel the heat I'm going to get for this one. I know the vitriol that is normally thrown at the idea of fans always wanting fan favourites back. But humour me and let us think this one through for a bit. He has done really well up here and seems back to how he was when he left us. Boro fans love him ,like we used to, they and Warnock really want to sign him after his loan this season. Boro are having to make serious cut backs financially this season and Yannick has said he would take a massive pay cut to go to Boro to start enjoying his football again and `feel at home`. He had his best playing days with us and would surely perceive he would feel at home with us. Yes he is 32 so not great to lower the age of our squad. He has just been released by Everton (along with Walcott, King and Besic) so would cost nothing in transfer fee and as stated above we could sign him for the equivalent wage a financially struggling mid championship club could afford. We are facing the prospect of Eze being out for at least the start of next season. Yannick and Zaha (if Wilf stays) have played together in the past. Surely as a `stop gap` he isn't a bad choice for little outlay.
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nimblehippo  04 Jun 21 5.28pm |
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Do a Clyne style deal - offer him the chance to train and then assess. Not sure many will be in a rush to sign him up at the level he would want. We'd probably have to wait for new manager to sign off as well.
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| Sportyteacher London 04 Jun 21 8.26pm |
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Originally posted by nimblehippo
Do a Clyne style deal - offer him the chance to train and then assess. Not sure many will be in a rush to sign him up at the level he would want. We'd probably have to wait for new manager to sign off as well. In firm agreement. What have we got to lose?
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| Daddyorc Atlantic Highlands, NJ 04 Jun 21 9.04pm |
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Loved him in his day. That season where him and Zaha were terrorizing defenders was amazing. That being said, the next season he was moved to a striker role. There was a reason, he couldn't, or wouldn't, track back and do the defensive work. Sold him for a fortune, which was probably the best deal we've done (okay, spent the money on Benteke, but let's not go there). For me he'd at best be a sub off the bench. Probably not worth tying up a spot, unless we really need another player. BTW, met him on a plane ride back to NY with his wife and 2 kids. Super nice chap.
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| radsyrendot From Coventry now in Leicester 04 Jun 21 9.15pm |
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With Eze out ...its a no brainer and a cheap option...and I think Zaha would love it
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| Tom-the-eagle Croydon 05 Jun 21 12.10am |
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Originally posted by Sportyteacher
In firm agreement. What have we got to lose? Agree mate
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| HeathMan Purley 05 Jun 21 5.52am |
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Paired up with one of our developing players - percentage of the match each - would provide service for a striker.
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| EddieMac 05 Jun 21 6.34am |
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Originally posted by radsyrendot
With Eze out ...its a no brainer and a cheap option...and I think Zaha would love it It’s a no brainier alright. Only someone with no brain would sign him.
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| Midlands Eagle 05 Jun 21 7.23am |
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Originally posted by EddieMac
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| Painter Croydon 05 Jun 21 8.13am |
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32 years old with a serious knee injury on his record. Best left with old memories.
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| doombear Too far from Selhurst Park 05 Jun 21 8.23am |
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Originally posted by Painter
32 years old with a serious knee injury on his record. Best left with old memories.
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| aashman12 05 Jun 21 9.03am |
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Originally posted by radsyrendot
With Eze out ...its a no brainer and a cheap option...and I think Zaha would love it Cheap for a reason, we had his best years and got good wedge for him, so much for bringing the age of the squad down.
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