Tom Cairney

[General]

I like the increased competition, but I think our youth have the ability to surpass these players in their own careers in time by quite a bit. Seeing as that's the case, then is buying in these players who would possibly want first team football be hindering something else greater or will it balance itself out well enough?!

[Wearethewhites]

I like the increased competition, but I think our youth have the ability to surpass these players in their own careers in time by quite a bit. Seeing as that's the case, then is buying in these players who would possibly want first team football be hindering something else greater or will it balance itself out well enough?!

Dilemma we have is getting back to the Premiership as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, the longer we're in it, the hard it is to get out, just ask teams like Blackburn, Ipswich etc. Due to the mess left from Magath, we're a) lucky to still be in the Championship and b) still in a position to attract good players, and that needs to be the priority right now. Yes, it'd be nice to bleed a few more of these youngsters in, but are they in a position to help us get promoted, and within the next couple of seasons?   

[twang]

If we get Cairney then all we desperately need is a physically strong holding midfielder and our midfield is set. How about giving Jose a call and ask for Chalobah on loan?

Cairney, LVC, Chalobah and Pringle would be a huge upgrade on what we had to put up with last season.

[Jack Fulham]

Good to see we're signing proven players in this division.

[Holders]

I like the increased competition, but I think our youth have the ability to surpass these players in their own careers in time by quite a bit. Seeing as that's the case, then is buying in these players who would possibly want first team football be hindering something else greater or will it balance itself out well enough?!

Dilemma we have is getting back to the Premiership as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, the longer we're in it, the hard it is to get out, just ask teams like Blackburn, Ipswich etc. Due to the mess left from Magath, we're a) lucky to still be in the Championship and b) still in a position to attract good players, and that needs to be the priority right now. Yes, it'd be nice to bleed a few more of these youngsters in, but are they in a position to help us get promoted, and within the next couple of seasons?   

An early return to the PL would help in retaining some of the young talent. That's why last season was so important and we will almost certainly suffer some losses as a result. So far, the declaration of intent for this by these nice signings should mitigate too much leaching. 

[shnlwswlkr]

I hope this gets announced today or tomorrow, really hoping it happens!

[filham]

If we get Cairney then all we desperately need is a physically strong holding midfielder and our midfield is set. How about giving Jose a call and ask for Chalobah on loan?

Cairney, LVC, Chalobah and Pringle would be a huge upgrade on what we had to put up with last season.

LVC, Cairny, Parker , Pringle. sounds alright to me with competition from Roberts, Hyndman, Tunnicliffe ,Kavanagh. No need for any more midfielders so the next urgent signings have to be a left back and a central defender.

[MJG]

If we get Cairney then all we desperately need is a physically strong holding midfielder and our midfield is set. How about giving Jose a call and ask for Chalobah on loan?

Cairney, LVC, Chalobah and Pringle would be a huge upgrade on what we had to put up with last season.

LVC, Cairny, Parker , Pringle. sounds alright to me with competition from Roberts, Hyndman, Tunnicliffe ,Kavanagh. No need for any more midfielders so the next urgent signings have to be a left back and a central defender.

I'd not consider Kavanagh as an option, add Williams when fit and possibly O'hara if he joins and lots of competition and room to keep players fit, fresh and happy. Especially if we go down the route of playing like the top teams of last year with 3 CM's and two wide men and one main striker.

[jelmo]

Would be a good signing for us. If true...

[snarks]

I want to see Hyndman get more game time, he looked good when he played last year, looked good in the U20 world cup. Seems a bit more physically mature than some of the other youth players.

Having said that I'm in favour of getting Cairney and O'Hara if possible.

[Jims Dentist]

Would take nothing for granted when it comes to FFC and transfers.

So many have broken down at the last knockings in the last 5 years or so.

However, hope that this one does go through.

[Lighthouse]

Yes it is all speculation. But some source that said we had signed him also says we have upped our bid for him and Dunk from Brighton. So we will wait and see.

[Apprentice to the Maestro]

Would take nothing for granted when it comes to FFC and transfers.

So many have broken down at the last knockings in the last 5 years or so.

However, hope that this one does go through.

Who have we lost?

How do you know they have broken down as opposed to it being that it was just media or Twitter speculation?

[Chesh]

Just had a look at one of Blackburn's main message boards (www.brfcc.com - under transfer talk part 2, pages 6-9), and they are very much divided between:

i) let him go, as last season he was hardly in games, and doesn't defend as part of the team

and

ii) don't get rid of our only 'playmaker'

Sounds a bit like Bryan Ruiz then.....FWIW I would welcome the signing as I liked Ruiz.

The other thing is that a few of them would like Tunnicliffe back as a make-weight in the deal, as they see him as offering more?!?

At the moment Blackburn aren't allowed to pay fees for players.

[HillingdonFFC]

Just had a look at one of Blackburn's main message boards (www.brfcc.com - under transfer talk part 2, pages 6-9), and they are very much divided between:

i) let him go, as last season he was hardly in games, and doesn't defend as part of the team

and

ii) don't get rid of our only 'playmaker'

Sounds a bit like Bryan Ruiz then.....FWIW I would welcome the signing as I liked Ruiz.

The other thing is that a few of them would like Tunnicliffe back as a make-weight in the deal, as they see him as offering more?!?

At the moment Blackburn aren't allowed to pay fees for players.

Most on Twitter not happy at all, few sour grapers but we'll have to wait and see .Brentford mate said we're definitely sniffing about Tarkowski, dont know much about him to be honest

[FFC1987]

Just had a look at one of Blackburn's main message boards (www.brfcc.com - under transfer talk part 2, pages 6-9), and they are very much divided between:

i) let him go, as last season he was hardly in games, and doesn't defend as part of the team

and

ii) don't get rid of our only 'playmaker'

Sounds a bit like Bryan Ruiz then.....FWIW I would welcome the signing as I liked Ruiz.

The other thing is that a few of them would like Tunnicliffe back as a make-weight in the deal, as they see him as offering more?!?

At the moment Blackburn aren't allowed to pay fees for players.

The most cynical man I know supports Blackburn and said he would be 'gutted' if they lost him, especially for that price. He knows his football so I'm convinced this signing can only be regarded as a good one.

[FFC1987]

Just had a look at one of Blackburn's main message boards (www.brfcc.com - under transfer talk part 2, pages 6-9), and they are very much divided between:

i) let him go, as last season he was hardly in games, and doesn't defend as part of the team

and

ii) don't get rid of our only 'playmaker'

Sounds a bit like Bryan Ruiz then.....FWIW I would welcome the signing as I liked Ruiz.

The other thing is that a few of them would like Tunnicliffe back as a make-weight in the deal, as they see him as offering more?!?

At the moment Blackburn aren't allowed to pay fees for players.

Most on Twitter not happy at all, few sour grapers but we'll have to wait and see .Brentford mate said we're definitely sniffing about Tarkowski, dont know much about him to be honest

I am to understand that James Tarkowski is an English defender, age 22, 6ft 3in.

More speculation....blimey.

[fulhamben]

Just had a look at one of Blackburn's main message boards (www.brfcc.com - under transfer talk part 2, pages 6-9), and they are very much divided between:

i) let him go, as last season he was hardly in games, and doesn't defend as part of the team

and

ii) don't get rid of our only 'playmaker'

Sounds a bit like Bryan Ruiz then.....FWIW I would welcome the signing as I liked Ruiz.

The other thing is that a few of them would like Tunnicliffe back as a make-weight in the deal, as they see him as offering more?!?

At the moment Blackburn aren't allowed to pay fees for players.

Most on Twitter not happy at all, few sour grapers but we'll have to wait and see .Brentford mate said we're definitely sniffing about Tarkowski, dont know much about him to be honest

I am to understand that James Tarkowski is an English defender, age 22, 6ft 3in.

More speculation....blimey.

was brentfords defence any good? I thought they were just out scoring teams

[Northern Cottager]

Just had a look at one of Blackburn's main message boards (www.brfcc.com - under transfer talk part 2, pages 6-9), and they are very much divided between:

i) let him go, as last season he was hardly in games, and doesn't defend as part of the team

and

ii) don't get rid of our only 'playmaker'

Sounds a bit like Bryan Ruiz then.....FWIW I would welcome the signing as I liked Ruiz.

The other thing is that a few of them would like Tunnicliffe back as a make-weight in the deal, as they see him as offering more?!?

At the moment Blackburn aren't allowed to pay fees for players.

Most on Twitter not happy at all, few sour grapers but we'll have to wait and see .Brentford mate said we're definitely sniffing about Tarkowski, dont know much about him to be honest

I am to understand that James Tarkowski is an English defender, age 22, 6ft 3in.

More speculation....blimey.

was brentfords defence any good? I thought they were just out scoring teams

Conceded the msot goals of teams in the Play - Offs.

[HillingdonFFC]

Football league transfer centre on Twitter saying Blackburn have rejected Fulhams offer for Tom Cairney