Author Topic: Branislav Ivanovic signs for WBA (Read 38577 times)

Atomic · « **Reply #150 on:** September 15, 2020, 12:09:00 PM »

Still not signed then?

Pen run out of ink has it?

Get it done Albion!

And what's going on with Krovinovic? All gone deadly silent.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #151 on:** September 15, 2020, 12:19:16 PM »

Quote from: Atomic on September 15, 2020, 12:09:00 PM

Still not signed then?

Pen run out of ink has it?

Get it done Albion!

And what's going on with Krovinovic? All gone deadly silent.

The old adage, no news is good news!, might be appropriate here

staticboy · « **Reply #152 on:** September 15, 2020, 12:27:01 PM »

We need to sign some people quickly - for my jobs sake.

Albion !!!!

Please sign some players... so then I can concentrate on my job.

baggie38 · « **Reply #153 on:** September 15, 2020, 01:06:29 PM »

If you're on Twitter just turn the notifications on the WBA page. That way you'll get breaking news as and when it happens.

The way I said that then you'd think I was part of the media team trying to promote the platform

staticboy · « **Reply #154 on:** September 15, 2020, 01:43:15 PM »

Quote from: baggie38 on September 15, 2020, 01:06:29 PM

If you're on Twitter just turn the notifications on the WBA page. That way you'll get breaking news as and when it happens.

The way I said that then you'd think I was part of the media team trying to promote the platform

I'm not on Twitter but I thinnk I may need to, it's very difficult to close your screen down in work hours

Just been listening to Sky Sports - I know... I know...

Saying that Ivanovic has trained with the guys yesterday.
But not signed yet.

It meade me think. That he trained yesterday and didn't like it and is keeping his options open.

That wouldn't happen would it???

Atomic · « **Reply #155 on:** September 15, 2020, 01:47:04 PM »

Quote from: staticboy on September 15, 2020, 01:43:15 PM

I'm not on Twitter but I thinnk I may need to, it's very difficult to close your screen down in work hours

Just been listening to Sky Sports - I know... I know...

Saying that Ivanovic has trained with the guys yesterday.
But not signed yet.

It meade me think. That he trained yesterday and didn't like it and is keeping his options open.

That wouldn't happen would it???

Only Albion can drag things on like this.

I dont want to sound desperate but I'm bloody desperate.

We need these signings.

Get it done. NOW!!!!!

Atomic · « **Reply #156 on:** September 15, 2020, 02:28:14 PM »

STILL waiting.

liverbaggie · « **Reply #157 on:** September 15, 2020, 03:02:01 PM »

Or were checking his fitness.

gazberg · « **Reply #158 on:** September 15, 2020, 03:15:36 PM »

Quote from: liverbaggie on September 15, 2020, 03:02:01 PM

Or were checking his fitness.

Bilic already said he won't play for 2/3 weeks when he signs anyway due to lack of fitness so it's not that.

wbarenno · « **Reply #159 on:** September 15, 2020, 03:19:21 PM »

Quote from: liverbaggie on September 15, 2020, 03:02:01 PM

Or were checking his fitness.

BiliÄ‡ publicly announced the signing Sunday before he has even signed , so canâ€™t be because weâ€™re still looking at him

Atomic · « **Reply #160 on:** September 15, 2020, 03:21:27 PM »

Quote from: wbarenno on September 15, 2020, 03:19:21 PM

BiliÄ‡ publicly announced the signing Sunday before he has even signed , so canâ€™t be because weâ€™re still looking at him

There is no signing that's the problem. What Bilic or anyone else says matters not one jot if Ivanovic doesnt sign that paper.

He should have been in by now.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #161 on:** September 15, 2020, 04:08:32 PM »

Signed!!

Re Joseph Masi

Baggie-Dave · « **Reply #162 on:** September 15, 2020, 04:26:16 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on September 15, 2020, 04:08:32 PM

Signed!!

Re Joseph Masi

On the official site.

https://www.wba.co.uk/news/branislav-ivanovic-joins-albion

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #163 on:** September 15, 2020, 04:33:38 PM »

The difference in BiliÄ‡ quotes on this deal compared to CiprÃ© are quite telling.

Mister AT · « **Reply #164 on:** September 15, 2020, 04:40:48 PM »

Adds a wealth of experience, players like Ajayi, Oâ€™Shea and Kipre will learn so much.

Think this might mean we shift out Bartley or Hegazi now.

baggiebof · « **Reply #165 on:** September 15, 2020, 04:43:51 PM »

Quote from: TheJacko2000 on September 15, 2020, 04:33:38 PM

The difference in BiliÄ‡ quotes on this deal compared to CiprÃ© are quite telling.

Absolutely, a massive change. We do need an aerially dominant defensive stopper and leader next to Ajayi, I've seen nothing of Ivanovic in Russia but if he can still hack it physically then he brings those attributes to the table. Bilic has certainly got his man here so no excuses from him.

Bilic did say with Ivanovic we now have the right numbers and quality at the back, I personally think we are still overstocked by one unless a back 3 is our default formation, which I am not convinced it will be. I think these are our first choice back 4/5 scenarios now:

O'Shea Ivanovic Ajayi Gibbs
Furlong Bartley/Hegazi Kipre Townsend

Furlong Ajayi. Ivanovic O'Shea Gibbs
Phillips. Kipre Bartley Hegazi Townsend

Phillips as a right wing back could be a shock but he played there quite well under Moore. Even if a back 3 is our default formation, I still think I'd sell a centre back, if it is a back 3 Livermore could slot in as a secondary option - he has played as a centre back before at Hull.

Mikkyk · « **Reply #166 on:** September 15, 2020, 04:45:45 PM »

Quote from: gazberg on September 15, 2020, 03:15:36 PM

Bilic already said he won't play for 2/3 weeks when he signs anyway due to lack of fitness so it's not that.

I hope this doesn't mean 2-3 more weeks of Bartley

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #167 on:** September 15, 2020, 04:49:03 PM »

Quote from: Mikkyk on September 15, 2020, 04:45:45 PM

I hope this doesn't mean 2-3 more weeks of Bartley

You would imagine Hegazi returns on Saturday after Sunday's 'showing' from Calamity Kyle.

Baggies · « **Reply #168 on:** September 15, 2020, 04:49:22 PM »

At 36, it's going to be a struggle for him to match his old brilliant best and for that reason I really hope we don't "accomodate" him. I've always been a big fan, but would have preferred we had signed him when he went to Zenit rather than now.

He could have a career "Indian summer" and do really well for one season and we probably do need a steady head to partner the more front foot Ajayi/Hegazi/Cipre, but as we saw with Bartley on Sunday, if you don't have the pace in this division teams can hurt you.

BalisPen · « **Reply #169 on:** September 15, 2020, 04:56:45 PM »

Good luck BI.

Get him in for his debut tomorrow and see what he can do and check his fitness.

PartisanBaggie · « **Reply #170 on:** September 15, 2020, 05:12:01 PM »

Think he might be the most decorated player at club level weâ€™ve had in some time.

Hope this will be a happy year for Bran and the Albion.

DobrodoÅ¡ao!

AlbionFan · « **Reply #171 on:** September 15, 2020, 05:22:46 PM »

He gets shirt number 20

gazberg · « **Reply #172 on:** September 15, 2020, 05:23:12 PM »

Welcome to the Hawthorns Ivanovic

ronnie_allen · « **Reply #173 on:** September 15, 2020, 05:23:53 PM »

Quote from: PartisanBaggie on September 15, 2020, 05:12:01 PM

Think he might be the most decorated player at club level weâ€™ve had in some time.

Hopefully he does a lot better than Anelka did for us.

Welcome aboard Branislav.

gerry m · « **Reply #174 on:** September 15, 2020, 05:26:25 PM »

Welcome to the Albion Bran!. And good luck.