Author Topic: Ex Players Thread (Read 426493 times)

OldburyWBA · « **Reply #1800 on:** December 19, 2023, 11:24:17 AM »

Quote from: alex1 on December 19, 2023, 01:18:44 AM

(Hope this isn't breaking any advertising rules Mods) but have to give a mention to Simon Garner's book just published " One Last Shot"
https://simongarnerbook.co.uk/

Garns, is one of my all-time favourite players, partly for being a clever, mobile and goalscoring striker, and partly becaue he seemed like a character. Any number of stories and anecdotes about drinking, smoking and colourful private life in an era before disciplined diets etc. After he left Albion (far too soon) he joined my local team Wycombe Wanderers where I got the chance to meet him a couple of times.

Read his first book, was a decent read so might have to get this one as well

gazberg · « **Reply #1801 on:** December 19, 2023, 11:55:56 AM »

Any other good ex player Albion books guys?

NJS · « **Reply #1802 on:** December 19, 2023, 12:32:15 PM »

Well there's Steve Bruce's highly rated literary output

gazberg · « **Reply #1803 on:** December 19, 2023, 12:50:14 PM »

Quote from: NJS on December 19, 2023, 12:32:15 PM

Well there's Steve Bruce's highly rated literary output

I'm not a fan of cookbooks.

I had no idea he had one out to be fair.

OldburyWBA · « **Reply #1804 on:** December 31, 2023, 04:15:25 PM »

Carl Hoefkens sacked by Standard Liege today, looks like he's had a lot to deal with in his 12 months, 2 transfer embargos.

He was sacked on the 27th December last year by Club Brugge

https://getfootballnewsbene.com/happy-new-year-carl-standard-liege-part-ways-with-ex-stoke-and-west-brom-defender-carl-hoefkens/?utm_content=cmp-true

Jeremy Roland Peace · « **Reply #1805 on:** January 03, 2024, 01:40:24 PM »

Finn Azaz, recalled from loan at Plymouth by Villa. Now about to join Middlesbrough for 2.5m

Mikkyk · « **Reply #1806 on:** January 03, 2024, 02:12:37 PM »

Quote from: Jeremy Roland Peace on January 03, 2024, 01:40:24 PM

Finn Azaz, recalled from loan at Plymouth by Villa. Now about to join Middlesbrough for 2.5m

Do we see any of that money with the youth development rules?

Fritzl Palace · « **Reply #1807 on:** January 03, 2024, 02:55:26 PM »

I always thought he was one we allowed to leave instead of them poaching him, like with the lad who went in the summer.

Seems like a daft call if so as he is now tearing it up at this level.

Albionic · « **Reply #1808 on:** January 03, 2024, 03:29:03 PM »

Quote from: Jeremy Roland Peace on January 03, 2024, 01:40:24 PM

Finn Azaz, recalled from loan at Plymouth by Villa. Now about to join Middlesbrough for 2.5m

thats a kick in the teeth for Plymouth. Not like the Vile are hard up for a few quid is it?

Good for Aziz and Boro though.

Fritzl Palace · « **Reply #1809 on:** January 03, 2024, 05:08:48 PM »

Quote from: Albionic on January 03, 2024, 03:29:03 PM

thats a kick in the teeth for Plymouth. Not like the Vile are hard up for a few quid is it?

Good for Aziz and Boro though.

It's less the Villa needing the money, more the need for them to balance the books for FFP purposes still. The Grealish sale saved them, really, but they would still be borderline after the ridiculous amounts they spent on promotion.

SmethDan · « **Reply #1810 on:** January 03, 2024, 05:26:22 PM »

Quote from: Fritzl Palace on January 03, 2024, 02:55:26 PM

I always thought he was one we allowed to leave instead of them poaching him, like with the lad who went in the summer.

Seems like a daft call if so as he is now tearing it up at this level.

The club agreed terms on a new contract in principle apparently then before he signed we reduced the terms on offer. Villa offered our original terms and he signed for Aston Villa.

gazberg · « **Reply #1811 on:** January 03, 2024, 07:38:01 PM »

Quote from: SmethDan on January 03, 2024, 05:26:22 PM

The club agreed terms on a new contract in principle apparently then before he signed we reduced the terms on offer. Villa offered our original terms and he signed for Aston Villa.

Can't blame the lad if true. We are run by clowns

Albionic · « **Reply #1812 on:** January 03, 2024, 08:04:16 PM »

Quote from: Fritzl Palace on January 03, 2024, 05:08:48 PM

It's less the Villa needing the money, more the need for them to balance the books for FFP purposes still. The Grealish sale saved them, really, but they would still be borderline after the ridiculous amounts they spent on promotion.

Good point, I hadn't considered FFP, not that relevant to our club

costa blanca baggie · « **Reply #1813 on:** January 03, 2024, 08:04:37 PM »

Quote from: gazberg on January 03, 2024, 07:38:01 PM

Can't blame the lad if true. We are run by clowns

Apart from Mr Peace. Unfortunately, he turned out to be the evil genius.

gazberg · « **Reply #1814 on:** January 03, 2024, 08:09:19 PM »

Quote from: costa blanca baggie on January 03, 2024, 08:04:37 PM

Apart from Mr Peace. Unfortunately, he turned out to be the evil genius.

Very shrewd businessman indeed.

gazberg · « **Reply #1815 on:** January 11, 2024, 02:47:10 PM »

Kyle Edwards has Ipswich contract terminated by mutual agreement

OldburyWBA · « **Reply #1816 on:** January 11, 2024, 03:37:32 PM »

Quote from: gazberg on January 11, 2024, 02:47:10 PM

Kyle Edwards has Ipswich contract terminated by mutual agreement

Seems to be staying at Oxford to get fit again, he's been out injured since September and not due back until April, wouldn't be surprised if they offer him a deal next year as well.

Hunnington Baggie · « **Reply #1817 on:** January 18, 2024, 12:40:35 AM »

Robert Snodgrass has retired from professional football. Having played 581 games in his career of which 15 were for Albion.

OldburyWBA · « **Reply #1818 on:** January 25, 2024, 06:47:43 PM »

Rico Richards has joined Stockport on loan from the vile

ronnie_allen · « **Reply #1819 on:** January 30, 2024, 12:03:54 PM »

Russell Hoult has been recently diagnosed with a chronic liver condition. As announced by former Players Associaition. Best wishes to him.

OldburyWBA · « **Reply #1820 on:** January 30, 2024, 06:43:51 PM »

Jonathan Leko has joined Burton on loan from MK Dons

gazberg · « **Reply #1821 on:** January 30, 2024, 07:40:14 PM »

Quote from: OldburyWBA on January 30, 2024, 06:43:51 PM

Jonathan Leko has joined Burton on loan from MK Dons

He got injured on debut and subbed off after 5 mins.

Albionic · « **Reply #1822 on:** January 30, 2024, 11:02:13 PM »

Quote from: gazberg on January 30, 2024, 07:40:14 PM

He got injured on debut and subbed off after 5 mins.

That's not good, hope it's not serious,

SmethDan · « **Reply #1823 on:** January 30, 2024, 11:07:39 PM »

Quote from: ronnie_allen on January 30, 2024, 12:03:54 PM

Russell Hoult has been recently diagnosed with a chronic liver condition. As announced by former Players Associaition. Best wishes to him.

Only 51 as well.

All of the very best Houlty and take

.

Albion79 · « **Reply #1824 on:** January 31, 2024, 02:00:31 PM »

Lino Sousa who Arsenal poached from us a couple of years ago is now having a medical at Villa! (surprise surprise)