Fenham Mag Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 A lot of talk in Newcastle and Coventry press that a bid has been made for him, Andy Thorn (Coventry Manager) talking openly about it. Opinions? Newcastle have offered between £500,000 and £1million for Gael Bigirimana in there local paper coventry telegraph http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/coventry-city-fc-news/2012/05/29/newcastle-united-move-is-too-soon-for-gael-bigirimana-says-andy-thorn-92746-31066305/ Newcastle United move is too soon for Gael Bigirimana, says Andy Thorn ANDY Thorn is hoping to keep hold of Gael Bigirimana after Coventry City received an approach from Newcastle United for the exciting young midfielder. The Premier League club are understood to have offered between £500,000 and £1million for the 18-year-old talent who they want to join their development squad at St James’ Park, similar to when Conor Thomas joined Liverpool 18-months ago. But Sky Blues boss Thorn insists the teenager is very much part of his plans and would be better off staying at the Ricoh Arena to play competitive league games rather than moving to such a big club at a tender age. “Gael’s a good talent but he’s still got a heck of a lot to learn and I’d be really disappointed if he left,” said Thorn, who clearly hopes that the Sky Blues’ board resist the temptation to cash in. The City boss, who joined the Magpies at 22 but left after just a season, added: “I was a young lad when I went to Newcastle. "They are a massive club and if you aren’t careful it eats you up if you go too soon, so you have to be very careful.” The Burundi-born midfielder was given his big break in City’s first team last season after graduating from the club’s Academy a year early, making 28 senior appearances and earning rave reviews for his passing ability and confidence on the ball. “He was given his chance last season and he did really well,” said Thorn. “Then, like most kids breaking through, he had a little dip and we looked after him by taking him out of the team to get him back on his game again. “He understood that and did that and he came back strong again, so it would be a real shame if we lost him now. “He’s in there and very much part of my plans and I’d love to see him continue his development with us. "I think it’s really important at his age that he’s playing competitive football. I’d love him to be part of it.” Bigirimana was linked with interest from Burnley in March when the Clarets were understood to have made an inquiry about taking him on loan. Thorn said at the time: “As far as I’m concerned there is no way Gael is leaving the club. "He’s part of our future here – we’ve nursed him through and he has to stay and develop with us. “We can’t be getting rid of our young boys and I’m sure that won’t happen.” Although the player is contracted to the club until June 2014, he will, no doubt, be taking advice from his agent and it remains to be seen whether the club will cash in on one of City’s brightest young players who won the Championship’s Apprentice of the Year award and has been on stand-by for England Under-19s Won Championship Apprentice of the Year last season: http://www.google.co.uk/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/59017000/jpg/_59017844_apprenticechampionship02.jpg&sa=X&ei=QWDHT6vdBsKT0QWklcyEDw&ved=0CAsQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNEmDuuR0a7b2pMXSQc3RqJxqvaxCA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Some views from Coventry fans: http://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threads/17406-Offer-Made-for-Bigi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Get the impression that his main attribute is his athletic ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 mates currently on placement at the Coventry Telegraph and sits near the sports desk. Asked him to see if he can find anything else out that they're yet to publish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Get the impression that his main attribute is his athletic ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Shit hair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Trying to replace Tiote without us noticing? We do love a midfielder. The young midfielders we have now barely even get on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Some views from Coventry fans: http://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threads/17406-Offer-Made-for-Bigi Seems fucking shit to be a Cov fan atm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Get the impression that his main attribute is his athletic ability. Opposed to what? Playing the flute? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 - Cracking hair - Looks a happy sort - Hours of entertainment watching our fans trying to fit his name into a song Sign him up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Seems f***ing s*** to be a Cov fan atm They welcomed relegation with open arms. It finally gave them something to talk about that was related to what happens on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Get the impression that his main attribute is his athletic ability. Opposed to what? Playing the flute? Or dancing. http://gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs/983164_o.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Sounds like he'd be a signing in the Abeid mould, looking a couple of years down the line with maybe the odd cup appearance in the short term. More signings like this the better IMO, long as there are a few for the first team as well of course. And yeah, being a Coventry fan sounds rubbish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGupter Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 http://i.imgur.com/GBbQR.png http://i.imgur.com/GBbQR.png http://i.imgur.com/GBbQR.png http://i.imgur.com/GBbQR.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddydog Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 - Hours of entertainment watching our fans trying to fit his name into a song Sign him up! Bigirimana rhymes with banana. What could possibly go wrong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Get the impression that his main attribute is his athletic ability. Opposed to what? Playing the flute? Or dancing. http://gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs/983164_o.gif Aye good point. Some players are good at that., Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Bigi Bigi Bigi , can't you see, sometimes your goals just hypnotise me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 http://gifsoup.com/view5/1994799/bolo-zenden-safety-dance-o.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Camp Zenden should be a meme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranBadlund Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Trying to replace Tiote without us noticing? We do love a midfielder. The young midfielders we have now barely even get on the bench. Ooooh racism Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 FAO Mike: http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000001FU6.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_V1115553329_.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Trying to replace Tiote without us noticing? We do love a midfielder. The young midfielders we have now barely even get on the bench. Ooooh racism How did I miss that gem? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Tiote's hair and Sammy's smile Seems to be rated well by the Coventry fans, seems it would be good if we could get him here for the price quoted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 My cov supporting mate says he's their version of tiote. Would be a good under study to learn from cheick rather than replace him. No way can cov refuse our bid after being relegated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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