You don't pass or fail medicals really, it highlights things and the club decides from there.How does he pass a medical when Colby Bishop didn’t?
The most relevant and probably most accurate part was “ but he’s free”.You don't pass or fail medicals, it highlights things and the club decides from there.
You can't blame the club for not gambling if Bishops showed something minor, given our track record.
Pompey are in league 1 and happier to take that risk as he's a bigger reward for them at that level and they probably haven't had the constant injuries we've had to spook them.
Bridcutt may have had things show up, but he's free and we need experience and not a real risk.
Well yes and we didn't have him before so it he gets injured we haven't lost anything.The most relevant and probably most accurate part was “ but he’s free”.
To be fair, Mansford is a bit of a **!!Avftt at its finest,can’t even get Bridcutt over the line,we’re skint,saddlers out of his depth,Mansfords a **.
Sign Bridcutt,he’s shit,past it,no ambition,league 1here we come.
Apart from wagesWell yes and we didn't have him before so it he gets injured we haven't lost anything.
When we're spending on a potential striker and if the medical shows something minor that could potentially be an issue, if we choose to take the risk after paying decent money and he got injured, fans would be screaming and asking why the club given all our injuries took that risk.
If he gets injured we have lost wages and a squad place. And yet another crock, the medical thing with Bishop, in my opinion, was a smokescreen. I also, along with a few others, am beginning to think the rumours may be right and SS has put the block on spending on players. I’m not expecting millions to be squandered, but spending nowt is ridiculous. When it was obvious Bowler was going posters were saying at least we know the money will be invested in the squad, oh yeah, I have heard ducks fart before.Well yes and we didn't have him before so it he gets injured we haven't lost anything.
When we're spending on a potential striker and if the medical shows something minor that could potentially be an issue, if we choose to take the risk after paying decent money and he got injured, fans would be screaming and asking why the club given all our injuries took that risk.
But its less of a loss than spending a big fee.If he gets injured we have lost wages and a squad place. And yet another crock, the medical thing with Bishop, in my opinion, was a smokescreen. I also, along with a few others, am beginning to think the rumours may be right and SS has put the block on spending on players. I’m not expecting millions to be squandered, but spending nowt is ridiculous. When it was obvious Bowler was going posters were saying at least we know the money will be invested in the squad, oh yeah, I have heard ducks fart before.
Yes but, if the main issue is injury risk, why sign Bridcutt who has been a walking injury for the past 3/4 seasons. We might as well keep Ward, who is already here, no cost, probably less wages than Bridcutt and is just as good?But its less of a loss than spending a big fee.
We'll never know, but some sources did mention about the medical issue didn't they.
It makes sense we'd want to avoid a risk given the injury curse.
I don't think SS has changed his approach people just panic, SS has made money in his business in good and bad times, we have money but a set wage budget, thats why deals have failed too.
It was disappointing that bar Wright we didn't have time to reinvest any more cash but SS has given us no reason to doubt his intentions and I full expect it to go back into the club when it can.
Its mainly all about wages though with deals failing.
It's not been the best window, it's also not been terrible, we have missed out and areas we thought we'd strengthen we haven't been able to.Yes but, if the main issue is injury risk, why sign Bridcutt who has been a walking injury for the past 3/4 seasons. We might as well keep Ward, who is already here, no cost, probably less wages than Bridcutt and is just as good?
I hope so, but I’m prepared to be disappointed.It's not been the best window, it's also not been terrible, we have missed out and areas we thought we'd strengthen we haven't been able to.
We tried to get Brannagan, things didn't work our for many signings for different reasons.
Where we are now some experience is good, he's always looked good when we've played against him.
Hes less of a risk than Bishop as we're not shelling out a big fee. But ultimately we don't know the ins and out of all the decisions. The club won't get it all right always.
I think he might be decent.
AgeI have seen him play several times and he is capable enough on his day. Given his Agee it remains to be seen how this goes. I don’t get anyone slagging him off before he has even kicked a ball. I’m happy to have a go at some for their poor displays but until he has shown what he can do he deserves everyone’s support. Welcome Liam.
We live in hope - from a Lincoln blogger:
He leaves after two-and-a-half seasons with the Imps.... Clearly talented beyond League One, only injuries held the midfielder back, restricting him to just 41 starts in his spell, and just 15 last season....In fact, it is my opinion that had he turned in 35 games during the 2020/21 season, we’d have been in the Championship last season...I’ve always maintained he is one of the best footballers I’ve seen play for the Imps, and I stand by that. He reads the game superbly, he’s a great professional.....there was never a Liam Bridcutt at half-mast. He was full throttle at a time when perhaps his body just couldn’t quite stand for it.
I’m gutted, because the central defensive midfield role is vitally important to the way we play, and on his day there was nobody quite like him, certainly not in this squad or during my time supporting the club. Replacing him is the big issue of the summer, I’ve said it since Michael Appleton left and I don’t care to keep repeating myself, but it really is.
Best of luck in the future Liam Bridcutt.
I'm not negative and I'm certainly neither a dwarf or Welsh and I'm pointing out the stupidity of your post being critical of a defensive midfield player for not scoring goalsEvery outfield player should try to add to our goals total, particularly as our strikers clearly struggle. While I hope it works out I cannot pretend to be enthusiastic. You are one of the most negative of posters, so please allow me to voice an honest opinion, you wannabe Welsh dwarf.
It’s October mate, the window is shut and our midfield is injured.What did you expect ???This shows the height of our ambition. 33 years old, played just over 100 games in 6 years from the league below. Distinctly underwhelmed.
Squad place ??? The squad isn’t fullIf he gets injured we have lost wages and a squad place. And yet another crock, the medical thing with Bishop, in my opinion, was a smokescreen. I also, along with a few others, am beginning to think the rumours may be right and SS has put the block on spending on players. I’m not expecting millions to be squandered, but spending nowt is ridiculous. When it was obvious Bowler was going posters were saying at least we know the money will be invested in the squad, oh yeah, I have heard ducks fart before.
I’m talking same as you were when you said ne definitely wasn’t signing.Squad place ??? The squad isn’t full
anyway??? What are you talking about??
Which is why Husband should start, however harsh it is on other players.Sometimes a player can bring a lot more than his own ability. If he can bring experience and a sense of leadership along with calm, without getting beyond 7/10 individually he'll be doing well.
That’s what Appleton should if got!
I’m intrigued, I keep hearing this. Why is he a **?To be fair, Mansford is a bit of a **!!
Also would not be surprised to see him play some part today. As to him being more than just a squad filler, I live in hope not expectation. Realistically based on recent record we will be lucky to get 15 games from him.I fully agree with Philb, an experienced player just what we need, would'nt surprise to see him involved today. Been here 2/3 weeks wont be
that far off his fitness levels now, if he can hit the ground running could be a very good signing. Some people on here dont show any respect.
Half wit and fcuking idiot in one thread, I am doing well.I'm not negative and I'm certainly neither a dwarf or Welsh and I'm pointing out the stupidity of your post being critical of a defensive midfield player for not scoring goals
Fcuking idiot ....
Kev Stewart interviews very well alsoListened to his interview on TTV. He's a serious lad that's for sure.
Comparing Bridcutt and Virtue is the sort of thing and idiotic half wit would do to be fair.Half wit and fcuking idiot in one thread, I am doing well.
He has replaced another midfielder, who may play a slightly different role, we sent on loan who has already scored one and got an assist. With the dearth of goals from strikers we need goals from midfield.
Given his goal scoring and injury record and recent level he was playing at, I cannot be excited by this signing, but hope he does well.
Thanks mateComparing Bridcutt and Virtue is the sort of thing and idiotic half wit would do to be fair.
Is he eligible to play today?
Last week… he wasn’t signingI’m talking same as you were when you said ne definitely wasn’t signing.
Stop trying to make us think you have inside info, you know as much as me, bugger all.Last week… he wasn’t signing
You’re absolutely wrong on that front. I was told about Drinkwater the day before Appleton announced it was dead in the water. This time last week, Bridcutt very nearly went somewhere else and was unlikely to happen. These are facts and I genuinely couldn’t care less about your snide opinion. Off you pop.Stop trying to make us think you have inside info, you know as much as me, bugger all.
Anyone can claim to know after the event. If you had said Bridcutt unlikely, I would give you that, you didn’t. You stated categorically Bridcutt not happening, then it did. Now off I will pop.You’re absolutely wrong on that front. I was told about Drinkwater the day before Appleton announced it was dead in the water. This time last week, Bridcutt very nearly went somewhere else and was unlikely to happen. These are facts and I genuinely couldn’t care less about your snide opinion. Off you pop.