Mick Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Just a thought that's popped into my head there. Anyone else reckon this could be the reason Distin turned us down? Wasn't there supposed to be a rift between the British & foreign players at City? How would Distin have known that we would go for Barton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Hmm, maybe. I remember Allardyce originally tried to sign Distin on loan from PSG the same time as we did but he chose us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Just a thought that's popped into my head there. Anyone else reckon this could be the reason Distin turned us down? Wasn't there supposed to be a rift between the British & foreign players at City? How would Distin have known that we would go for Barton? I seriously doubt this is a spur of the moment thing from Allardyce. Maybe when we spoke to Distin we told him we'd be going for Barton and it put him off? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 You're right it is just speculation but i was trying to illustrate a point about people jumping on unpopular views even though there is something in them. OK, I still think it's the way he gets his message across more than what ha says. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Distin & Barton have the same agent as does Dabo who Barton whacked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 It seems to be quite generally accepted on here that Barton is a better player than Parker, whereas I cant really comment as I havent seen much of Barton. But while I'm not disappointed that he is signing for us (other than a little concerned about his attitude) I am disappointed that Parker has decided he wants to leave. I think he was a fantastic player in his first season for us and gave 100% every game, but he was played out of position last season. I think with a new manager coming in that is likely to use him to good effect as a DM, he should have stayed. If Curbishley uses him correctly (which he most likely will since he had him at Charlton) then West Ham have signed a very good player. too little has been made of Sam not at least persuading Parker to stay for another season within a new set-up under a different chairman imho What evidence do you have to suggest that he didnt ? We can only guess at what was discussed between them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 out of barton, butt and emre, the best partnership would be butt and emre, so this doesn't really solve our problems in terms of creativity from central midfield. decent player but im not sure how he would fit into the team, perhaps that will become clearer with more signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 out of barton, butt and emre, the best partnership would be butt and emre, so this doesn't really solve our problems in terms of creativity from central midfield. decent player but im not sure how he would fit into the team, perhaps that will become clearer with more signings. Butt Barton --- Emre ... tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 out of barton, butt and emre, the best partnership would be butt and emre, so this doesn't really solve our problems in terms of creativity from central midfield. decent player but im not sure how he would fit into the team, perhaps that will become clearer with more signings. If we play Emre & Barton together will that be classed as playing 2 right wingers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Spectrum Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Just a thought that's popped into my head there. Anyone else reckon this could be the reason Distin turned us down? Wasn't there supposed to be a rift between the British & foreign players at City? Nope. Yep. Distin & Barton have the same agent as does Dabo who Barton whacked. Nope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 out of barton, butt and emre, the best partnership would be butt and emre, so this doesn't really solve our problems in terms of creativity from central midfield. decent player but im not sure how he would fit into the team, perhaps that will become clearer with more signings. Butt Barton --- Emre ... tbh. maybe. i don't think that would be a significant upgrade on a butt, emre, parker midfield. butt and emre could play anchorman and box-to-box, but i don't think barton has enough ability to be an out and out attacking midfielder capable of getting 10+ goals a season every season. and as others have said, we probably need a creative, playmaker type with vision, and none of those three meet that criteria. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 It seems to be quite generally accepted on here that Barton is a better player than Parker, whereas I cant really comment as I havent seen much of Barton. But while I'm not disappointed that he is signing for us (other than a little concerned about his attitude) I am disappointed that Parker has decided he wants to leave. I think he was a fantastic player in his first season for us and gave 100% every game, but he was played out of position last season. I think with a new manager coming in that is likely to use him to good effect as a DM, he should have stayed. If Curbishley uses him correctly (which he most likely will since he had him at Charlton) then West Ham have signed a very good player. too little has been made of Sam not at least persuading Parker to stay for another season within a new set-up under a different chairman imho What evidence do you have to suggest that he didnt ? We can only guess at what was discussed between them maybe,just maybe,allardyce didn't want to persuade him to stay and was quite happy for him to go so he could have the cash for squad building Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Personally i would look to get in an attacking midfielder with an end product now and let Emre go. Spend big if we have to, but get the right man in. I am not sure who at this minute though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Distin & Barton have the same agent as does Dabo who Barton whacked. Nope. Has Distin dumped Willie Mc? Or is Dabo dabbling with another agent now. It is okay Specky I found Willie was never his agent just helped out. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=A1YourView&xml=/sport/2007/05/03/sfnmac03.xml Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Personally i would look to get in an attacking midfielder with an end product now and let Emre go. Spend big if we have to, but get the right man in. I am not sure who at this minute though. We've just bought one, or will do tomorrow. That's the last position that needs filling now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boot Boy Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 The guy is not good enough to be as much of an arsehole as he is. Unhappy definitely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Who edited the poll? Bit daft to add in another option after 60 people have voted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Personally i would look to get in an attacking midfielder with an end product now and let Emre go. Spend big if we have to, but get the right man in. I am not sure who at this minute though. We've just bought one, or will do tomorrow. That's the last position that needs filling now. Barton doesn't score and create that many goals tbh. He does have a decent record. Emre should go. He is good on his day, but hes far too inconsistent and i don't really see what he contributes to the team. I know he had a good spell in the middle with Butt last season, but i don't want to see them two playing together in the middle next season, and i don't think it will happen. I think with the money we could get for Emre we could get a player who is more reliable and offers us more. Just my opinion obviously though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Emre and Dyer should go but who will replace them?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 out of barton, butt and emre, the best partnership would be butt and emre, so this doesn't really solve our problems in terms of creativity from central midfield. decent player but im not sure how he would fit into the team, perhaps that will become clearer with more signings. Emre is crap. Hope he is sold. Barton and Emre should be the partnership at the moment but I'd like us to buy another CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Who edited the poll? Bit daft to add in another option after 60 people have voted. James On my suggestion Soz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I just wonder whether Parker or his wife just haven't settled in the area. It used to happen a lot with London players. He's looked tense and uncomfortable with his game over the last season, and I'm not sorry to see him go. Barton is a gamble, but Allardyce obviously feels it's one worth taking. In terms of all round ability, he'd be the best midfield player at the club. He has the potential to be an England regular, I'm sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I don't know why people are bothering to think of a future with emre. He's one of our most inconsistent players weve got (in both seasons, unlike parker) and i think he's one who we definitely should and most likely will, get rid of Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheOrder Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I don't know why people are bothering to think of a future with emre. He's one of our most inconsistent players weve got (in both seasons, unlike parker) and i think he's one who we definitely should and most likely will, get rid of Wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheOrder Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I just wonder whether Parker or his wife just haven't settled in the area. It used to happen a lot with London players. He's looked tense and uncomfortable with his game over the last season, and I'm not sorry to see him go. Barton is a gamble, but Allardyce obviously feels it's one worth taking. In terms of all round ability, he'd be the best midfield player at the club. He has the potential to be an England regular, I'm sure. Maybe its the clean air, lush countryside, and cleaner water he's not liking up here then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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