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Re: Branislav Ivanovic signs for WBA
« Reply #250 on: January 10, 2021, 05:06:21 PM »
If the contract can be terminated it’s an option we should exercise. Old Father Time has well and truly caught up with Branna. The money could be used elsewhere.

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« Reply #251 on: January 10, 2021, 08:03:02 PM »
we really need to get this guy of the payroll. we have better players coaching the side.
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« Reply #252 on: January 10, 2021, 08:06:00 PM »
Would rather see Bartley in the team ahead of him and his wages going on a new signing.
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« Reply #253 on: January 10, 2021, 08:36:51 PM »
Can we include Andy Townsend here too ?

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« Reply #254 on: January 10, 2021, 09:05:41 PM »
Much as I'm not keen on Dowling this is one of Bilic Boys.
Yes on the basis that “we sold Hegazi but the windows closing and your options are no one or Ivanovic “
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« Reply #255 on: January 10, 2021, 09:16:15 PM »
Yes on the basis that “we sold Hegazi but the windows closing and your options are no one or Ivanovic “

Bilic sounded very insistent on BI to me outside of that.

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« Reply #256 on: January 10, 2021, 09:18:24 PM »
Yes on the basis that “we sold Hegazi but the windows closing and your options are no one or Ivanovic “

Not at all, they sold Hegazi 40 days after Ivanovic signed? Definitely a Bilić pick.
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« Reply #257 on: January 10, 2021, 09:32:56 PM »
I believe its been reported in the press that the club wanted to sign Duffy but Bilic wanted Ivanovic.

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« Reply #258 on: January 10, 2021, 09:34:34 PM »
I believe its been reported in the press that the club wanted to sign Duffy but Bilic wanted Ivanovic.

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« Reply #259 on: January 10, 2021, 10:51:43 PM »
I believe its been reported in the press that the club wanted to sign Duffy but Bilic wanted Ivanovic.

And given the way it’s worked out for him north of the border, then it’s pretty much like choosing which arm you would want to lose
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Re: Branislav Ivanovic signs for WBA
« Reply #260 on: January 11, 2021, 12:23:18 AM »
Not at all, they sold Hegazi 40 days after Ivanovic signed? Definitely a Bilić pick.
My apologies, wiki says that we have loaned him (hegazi) to Al Hittiad, I could have sworn he was sold ?
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« Reply #261 on: January 11, 2021, 06:20:20 AM »
Ivanovic might be better hidden behind a midfield that isn't wide open every week , a Pulis system if you like .
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« Reply #262 on: January 11, 2021, 06:27:57 AM »
Ivanovic might be better hidden behind a midfield that isn't wide open every week , a Pulis system if you like .
I think he might be better hidden down the back of a cushion or something similar.
Whatever possessed Bilic to sign him?
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« Reply #263 on: January 11, 2021, 07:27:59 AM »
My apologies, wiki says that we have loaned him (hegazi) to Al Hittiad, I could have sworn he was sold ?

According to the official site hes on loan for the season with a permanent transfer already agreed in the summer

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« Reply #264 on: January 11, 2021, 08:55:07 AM »
I think he might be better hidden down the back of a cushion or something similar.
Whatever possessed Bilic to sign him?
No idea other than we do lack a bit of experience at the back in the top flight .
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« Reply #265 on: January 11, 2021, 10:11:56 AM »
According to the official site hes on loan for the season with a permanent transfer already agreed in the summer

The website hasn’t been updated. There were multiple news reports that the deal became permanent at the start of this month.
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« Reply #266 on: January 11, 2021, 10:19:08 AM »
Hindsight is a wonderful thing but, I have to admit, I thought he would do ok, his record prior to signing for us was decent and he'd played enough games to suggest he still had legs. The Prem is obviously a different animal, especially behind a midfield as bad as ours. Need someone with his experience but who still has gas in the tank!

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« Reply #267 on: April 04, 2021, 10:54:56 AM »
Quite possibly the most astonishing thing yesterday was Ivanovic keeping pace with Werner. I know it broke him, but I still don’t understand how it happened.  ;D

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« Reply #268 on: April 04, 2021, 11:00:29 AM »
Sadly it could well prove to be the end of his career

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« Reply #269 on: April 04, 2021, 11:57:16 AM »
Quite possibly the most astonishing thing yesterday was Ivanovic keeping pace with Werner. I know it broke him, but I still don’t understand how it happened.  ;D

My gob was well and truly smacked by this. It only happened because Werner wasn't in full stride and Ivanovic read his run. Nine times out of ten it probably wouldn't happen, but it definitely happened  ;D .
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« Reply #270 on: April 04, 2021, 12:02:56 PM »
Yep fair play to him, i saw the footrace begin and thought "here we go, hes not going to catch him" but he kept up with him when he had no right too. He's also helped show us the way forward as well unintentionally.

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« Reply #271 on: April 04, 2021, 12:21:35 PM »
I was crapping myself when he came on - the idea of him against Werner and with us pressing further up the pitch almost felt like a recipe for disaster.

His 12 minute testimonial or whatever it was will be the last we see him feature in our stripes. A disastrous signing who we are no doubt paying good money to him. Another summer experiment that has failed.
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« Reply #272 on: April 04, 2021, 12:53:39 PM »
Best thing he has done all season is get crocked and 'replaced' by Robinson.

I actually feel ever so slightly grateful.
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« Reply #273 on: April 04, 2021, 01:00:25 PM »
Another brainless signing , would be Ok I suspect in a Pulis block but Bilic's side was never going to set up like that .
Wages would be decent too I'd imagine .
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« Reply #274 on: April 04, 2021, 01:08:11 PM »
I was crapping myself when he came on - the idea of him against Werner and with us pressing further up the pitch almost felt like a recipe for disaster.......

Me too Liam. He did very well there for an old mon more generally suited to a comfortable walking pace. Yes, you know which thread I'm referring to ya mischievous young scamp  ;D  ;) .
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