Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 19 Aug 2008 11:49
Indeed.The Rouge wrote:But so would Surman...
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Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 19 Aug 2008 12:04
http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/footb ... looks_dead
"Coppell also rubbished reports that he has made a £200,000 bid for Cork City striker Dave Mooney.
As we revealed last month, Royals’ boss watched Mooney in action and I understand the club is continuing to monitor him. However, they have not as yet made any move for the target man.
Meanwhile Royals are still trying to land a left-sided player.
Sheffield United’s Chris Armstong is keen to join, while Southampton’s Andrew Surman is also a possible target.
Royals are interested too in signing Arsenal’s 18-year-old Kieran Gibbs on loan. They have been in contact with the Gunners, who already have Armand Traore as back-up to first-choice left-back Gael Clichy.
Coppell added: “There is nothing imminent and the search goes on, but it is not a desperate one because it has to be the right player. And we can always get a loan player in after August 31.”
"Coppell also rubbished reports that he has made a £200,000 bid for Cork City striker Dave Mooney.
As we revealed last month, Royals’ boss watched Mooney in action and I understand the club is continuing to monitor him. However, they have not as yet made any move for the target man.
Meanwhile Royals are still trying to land a left-sided player.
Sheffield United’s Chris Armstong is keen to join, while Southampton’s Andrew Surman is also a possible target.
Royals are interested too in signing Arsenal’s 18-year-old Kieran Gibbs on loan. They have been in contact with the Gunners, who already have Armand Traore as back-up to first-choice left-back Gael Clichy.
Coppell added: “There is nothing imminent and the search goes on, but it is not a desperate one because it has to be the right player. And we can always get a loan player in after August 31.”
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 19 Aug 2008 12:08
More lies and contradictions from Coppell, first he says he's looking for a left sider, then he want a right sider...Sarah Star wrote:http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2034030_harpers_boro_move_looks_dead
"Coppell also rubbished reports that he has made a £200,000 bid for Cork City striker Dave Mooney.
As we revealed last month, Royals’ boss watched Mooney in action and I understand the club is continuing to monitor him. However, they have not as yet made any move for the target man.
Meanwhile Royals are still trying to land a left-sided player.
Sheffield United’s Chris Armstong is keen to join, while Southampton’s Andrew Surman is also a possible target.
Royals are interested too in signing Arsenal’s 18-year-old Kieran Gibbs on loan. They have been in contact with the Gunners, who already have Armand Traore as back-up to first-choice left-back Gael Clichy.
Coppell added: “There is nothing imminent and the search goes on, but it is not a desperate one because it has to be the right player. And we can always get a loan player in after August 31.”
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 19 Aug 2008 12:13
Kind of related but not exactly! Did anyone else realise the transfer window has been extended until midnight 1st September?
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 19 Aug 2008 12:16
Gotta say that's a high class article from Nick Ive, I think he has covered every rumour on these pages in that one. Skills.Sarah Star wrote:http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2034030_harpers_boro_move_looks_dead
"Coppell also rubbished reports that he has made a £200,000 bid for Cork City striker Dave Mooney.
As we revealed last month, Royals’ boss watched Mooney in action and I understand the club is continuing to monitor him. However, they have not as yet made any move for the target man.
Meanwhile Royals are still trying to land a left-sided player.
Sheffield United’s Chris Armstong is keen to join, while Southampton’s Andrew Surman is also a possible target.
Royals are interested too in signing Arsenal’s 18-year-old Kieran Gibbs on loan. They have been in contact with the Gunners, who already have Armand Traore as back-up to first-choice left-back Gael Clichy.
Coppell added: “There is nothing imminent and the search goes on, but it is not a desperate one because it has to be the right player. And we can always get a loan player in after August 31.”
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 19 Aug 2008 15:14
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 19 Aug 2008 15:58
He is primarily a left winger AFAIK. He's as much a left back as Hunt.Bill Oddie's Beard wrote:http://www.readingfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1370080,00.html
Note coppell's hopeful of bringing in a 'left sider', not necessarily a left back. I'm guessing gibbs would fit the bill as he seems to be able to play on the wing or at lb.
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 17:54
BBC website saying we are considering £500K bid for Armstrong.
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 17:59
That would be easily good enough. Tidy player, proven at this level and did a steady job in the Prem too. He would do very nicely.andrew1957 wrote:BBC website saying we are considering £500K bid for Armstrong.
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 18:10
I like Armstrong as a player but his injury record worries me....
I wonder if we're looking to get Armstong and Surman
I'm getting carried away now!
I wonder if we're looking to get Armstong and Surman
I'm getting carried away now!
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 18:11
Rumour of signing Armstrong in yesterday's Daily Mirror too.
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 18:12
You think we missed that one? The way these women talk...Wizard wrote:Rumour of signing Armstrong in yesterday's Daily Mirror too.
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 18:14
Goodness sorry. I only read it a few hours ago!Streets wrote:You think we missed that one? The way these women talk...Wizard wrote:Rumour of signing Armstrong in yesterday's Daily Mirror too.
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 21:46
Now Arsenal have got Silvestre as back up for Clichy, how about Armade Traore on loan? He's probably twice the player of anyone else we could hope for.
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 22:50
Has Silvestre actually signed then?SCIAG wrote:Now Arsenal have got Silvestre as back up for Clichy, how about Armade Traore on loan? He's probably twice the player of anyone else we could hope for.
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 23:00
Could be the move required to allow Gibbs to be loaned.SCIAG wrote:Now Arsenal have got Silvestre as back up for Clichy, how about Armade Traore on loan? He's probably twice the player of anyone else we could hope for.
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 23:33
Would seem that they are in the past, has played a consistant number of games over the last couple of seasons.Only one Trevor Morley wrote:I like Armstrong as a player but his injury record worries me....
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 23:49
Stood out as a very capable left back for Sheff Utd and would love him here. Ideal signing at that price too. Just someone we have to wrap in cotton wool as we had to with Kitson.
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 21 Aug 2008 08:14
rg6royal wrote:Has Silvestre actually signed then?SCIAG wrote:Now Arsenal have got Silvestre as back up for Clichy, how about Armade Traore on loan? He's probably twice the player of anyone else we could hope for.
Yup first Arse- Manure transfer since Viv Anderson
Re: Who is the mystery LB
Posted: 21 Aug 2008 08:18
oh dear good please let us get him!never know they might loan him out?SCIAG wrote:Now Arsenal have got Silvestre as back up for Clichy, how about Armade Traore on loan? He's probably twice the player of anyone else we could hope for.