kni Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) I see he was on trial with Leeds and played in 2 bounce games there also. Was told he'd be signed if he impressed the Manager (Hockaday), only for Hockaday to be sacked before a decision was made! Frans has been unlucky to go on trial at two clubs in turmoil. Jose Riga was very unhappy with his Chairman during the transfer window but, contrary to expectations, has stayed on at Blackpool. Hockaday was only the head coach at Leeds so it's doubtful that he had the final say in recruitment. The chairman, Cellino, recruits and gets rid of players. Paddy Kenny was dumped because the Chairman thought that his birthday was unlucky. ETA - Frans, even if he leaves in January, could be a valuable signing. He will certainly want to impress scouts from other clubs. Edited October 14, 2014 by kni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibberish Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 The length of contract shows either. 1 The board has very little faith in Archie's signings after Stephenson, Gabby and Baird. 2 Archie is unsure of the player and has really just taken him on on an extended trial for probably no wages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derby Jag Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Frans has been unlucky to go on trial at two clubs in turmoil. Jose Riga was very unhappy with his Chairman during the transfer window but, contrary to expectations, has stayed on at Blackpool. Hockaday was only the head coach at Leeds so it's doubtful that he had the final say in recruitment. The chairman, Cellino, recruits and gets rid of players. Paddy Kenny was dumped because the Chairman thought that his birthday was unlucky. ETA - Frans, even if he leaves in January, could be a valuable signing. He will certainly want to impress scouts from other clubs. That Paddy Kenny story isn't true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 The length of contract shows either. 1 The board has very little faith in Archie's signings after Stephenson, Gabby and Baird. 2 Archie is unsure of the player and has really just taken him on on an extended trial for probably no wages. It's more likely that the player or his agent, who got him trials at English Championship clubs, did not want to commit to a longer contract. Btw, it's Stevenson who would give you a Rocket for spelling his name wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kni Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 That Paddy Kenny story isn't true... That's a pity but it would have been consistent with Cellino's "unlucky 17" superstition. There isn't a 17 shirt in the current Leeds squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibberish Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 It's more likely that the player or his agent, who got him trials at English Championship clubs, did not want to commit to a longer contract. Btw, it's Stevenson who would give you a Rocket for spelling his name wrong. And he's that good we would let him come on his terms, really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liamconnollyglasgow Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 From what frans meant to have said looks like he's trying to get his self in the shop window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Frans o Freddie Welcome to Firhill 6’ 4” Defender now you’re talking Archie All we need now is 6’ 4”, 30 goals a season man to neighbur Dools Why does the hight matter ? If this mythical player can score 30 goals a season, I wouldn't mind if he was 4' 4" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 The length of contract shows either. 1 The board has very little faith in Archie's signings after Stephenson, Gabby and Baird. 2 Archie is unsure of the player and has really just taken him on on an extended trial for probably no wages. I think that's utter hoop on both counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Why does the hight matter ? If this mythical player can score 30 goals a season, I wouldn't mind if he was 4' 4" We had a tall forward before, 6ft 8 Roger Eli, played once (I use the word played loosely) and was never seen again, Mcglashin, McCoy, and various other great forwards were tiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibberish Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I think that's utter hoop on both counts. Is your opinion relevant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaggyMad Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I think that's utter hoop on both counts. Is your opinion relevant God sake DS, don't you know that mr drivel knows everything which is happening in our club. How dare you talk to him like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Is your opinion relevant You're a prick in my opinion. That might not be relevant. Hell, it isn't even opinion. It's fact. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabbath Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Why does the hight matter ? If this mythical player can score 30 goals a season, I wouldn't mind if he was 4' 4" A mythical player that can score 30 goals a season..................a Hobbit............you know it might just work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaggyMad Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Maybe from Lord of the Wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglemon Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 We had a tall forward before, 6ft 8 Roger Eli, played once (I use the word played loosely) and was never seen again, Mcglashin, McCoy, and various other great forwards were tiny I have never taken umbridge before and don't know how to spell it but to describe McCoy as great forward is stretching it. If McCoy was great then we have had a lot great forwards including Eddie Gallacher, Alan Logan, Issac English and Pogo who , to name but several, are the equal or better of McCoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 The length of contract shows either. 1 The board has very little faith in Archie's signings after Stephenson, Gabby and Baird. 2 Archie is unsure of the player and has really just taken him on on an extended trial for probably no wages. You really can't think of even a third, fourth, fifth reason why the contract is only till January? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibberish Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 You really can't think of even a third, fourth, fifth reason why the contract is only till January? Do I need too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have never taken umbridge before and don't know how to spell it but to describe McCoy as great forward is stretching it. If McCoy was great then we have had a lot great forwards including Eddie Gallacher, Alan Logan, Issac English and Pogo who , to name but several, are the equal or better of McCoy. The Gerry McCoy Callum Campbell partnership for us was excellent for us till Lambie sold McCoy then pissed off to Hamilton 2 days later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Passenger Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Do I need too No. They've been spelled out elsewhere in the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibberish Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 No. They've been spelled out elsewhere in the thread. Thanks for the support drama queen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Reading the Shaggy blog in the ET suggests that any option on contract re BRE is in our court. Also hints that may be the case with Frans as well but that would be extremely naive to take as gospel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerjag Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) If he's fit he should play cos balatoni isnt cutting the mustard Edited October 16, 2014 by Gingerjag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 If he's fit he should play cos balatoni isnt cutting the mustard Conrad has been fine when paired with Dan, it's when he is paired with Aero that the problems begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Conrad has been fine when paired with Dan, it's when he is paired with Aero that the problems begin! And sadly never end.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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