Bridcutt Signs

TangerineTed said:
How does he pass a medical when Colby Bishop didn’t?
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You don't pass or fail medicals really, it highlights things and the club decides from there.

You can't blame the club for not gambling if Bishops showed something minor, given our track record.

Pompey are in league 1 and happier to take that risk as he's a bigger reward for them at that level and they probably haven't had the constant injuries we've had to spook them.

Bridcutt may have had things show up, but he's free and we need experience and not a real risk.
 
JJpool said:
You don't pass or fail medicals, it highlights things and the club decides from there.

You can't blame the club for not gambling if Bishops showed something minor, given our track record.

Pompey are in league 1 and happier to take that risk as he's a bigger reward for them at that level and they probably haven't had the constant injuries we've had to spook them.

Bridcutt may have had things show up, but he's free and we need experience and not a real risk.
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The most relevant and probably most accurate part was “ but he’s free”.
 
Goforgoal said:
The most relevant and probably most accurate part was “ but he’s free”.
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Well yes and we didn't have him before so it he gets injured we haven't lost anything.

When we're spending on a potential striker and if the medical shows something minor that could potentially be an issue, if we choose to take the risk after paying decent money and he got injured, fans would be screaming and asking why the club given all our injuries took that risk.
 
Jeez, AVFTT at its worst. Talk about writing the poor guy off. We desperately need a "proper" "experienced" defensive midfielder, not Dougall or Connolly. If he is fit enough to play tomorrow expect a midfield 3 with him, Patino and either Carey or Wright and 4 at the back will make a massive difference to us.

Good luck to him and may the BFC injury curse please fuck right off!!
 
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I am happy. Because the Bolton fans that I know really liked him. Now we have him. He does well. It will piss them off.
 
JJpool said:
Well yes and we didn't have him before so it he gets injured we haven't lost anything.

When we're spending on a potential striker and if the medical shows something minor that could potentially be an issue, if we choose to take the risk after paying decent money and he got injured, fans would be screaming and asking why the club given all our injuries took that risk.
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Apart from wages
 
Well we must have had a good look at him. Let's hope he makes few on here look daft. I'm sure most wouldn't mind if in return we get a good midfield option who knows how to pass forwards 👍
 
JJpool said:
Well yes and we didn't have him before so it he gets injured we haven't lost anything.

When we're spending on a potential striker and if the medical shows something minor that could potentially be an issue, if we choose to take the risk after paying decent money and he got injured, fans would be screaming and asking why the club given all our injuries took that risk.
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If he gets injured we have lost wages and a squad place. And yet another crock, the medical thing with Bishop, in my opinion, was a smokescreen. I also, along with a few others, am beginning to think the rumours may be right and SS has put the block on spending on players. I’m not expecting millions to be squandered, but spending nowt is ridiculous. When it was obvious Bowler was going posters were saying at least we know the money will be invested in the squad, oh yeah, I have heard ducks fart before.
 
Goforgoal said:
If he gets injured we have lost wages and a squad place. And yet another crock, the medical thing with Bishop, in my opinion, was a smokescreen. I also, along with a few others, am beginning to think the rumours may be right and SS has put the block on spending on players. I’m not expecting millions to be squandered, but spending nowt is ridiculous. When it was obvious Bowler was going posters were saying at least we know the money will be invested in the squad, oh yeah, I have heard ducks fart before.
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But its less of a loss than spending a big fee.

We'll never know, but some sources did mention about the medical issue didn't they.

It makes sense we'd want to avoid a risk given the injury curse.

I don't think SS has changed his approach people just panic, SS has made money in his business in good and bad times, we have money but a set wage budget, thats why deals have failed too.

It was disappointing that bar Wright we didn't have time to reinvest any more cash but SS has given us no reason to doubt his intentions and I full expect it to go back into the club when it can.

Its mainly all about wages though with deals failing.
 
JJpool said:
But its less of a loss than spending a big fee.

We'll never know, but some sources did mention about the medical issue didn't they.

It makes sense we'd want to avoid a risk given the injury curse.

I don't think SS has changed his approach people just panic, SS has made money in his business in good and bad times, we have money but a set wage budget, thats why deals have failed too.

It was disappointing that bar Wright we didn't have time to reinvest any more cash but SS has given us no reason to doubt his intentions and I full expect it to go back into the club when it can.

Its mainly all about wages though with deals failing.
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Yes but, if the main issue is injury risk, why sign Bridcutt who has been a walking injury for the past 3/4 seasons. We might as well keep Ward, who is already here, no cost, probably less wages than Bridcutt and is just as good?
 
Goforgoal said:
Yes but, if the main issue is injury risk, why sign Bridcutt who has been a walking injury for the past 3/4 seasons. We might as well keep Ward, who is already here, no cost, probably less wages than Bridcutt and is just as good?
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It's not been the best window, it's also not been terrible, we have missed out and areas we thought we'd strengthen we haven't been able to.

We tried to get Brannagan, things didn't work out for many signings for different reasons.

Where we are now some experience is good, he's always looked good when we've played against him.

He's less of a risk than Bishop as we're not shelling out a big fee. But ultimately we don't know the ins and out of all the decisions. The club won't get it all right always.

I think he might be decent.
 
JJpool said:
It's not been the best window, it's also not been terrible, we have missed out and areas we thought we'd strengthen we haven't been able to.

We tried to get Brannagan, things didn't work our for many signings for different reasons.

Where we are now some experience is good, he's always looked good when we've played against him.

Hes less of a risk than Bishop as we're not shelling out a big fee. But ultimately we don't know the ins and out of all the decisions. The club won't get it all right always.

I think he might be decent.
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I hope so, but I’m prepared to be disappointed.
 
After what I thought, and probably said on here about Keogh at first I'm going to say good luck to the guy and let's get behind him.

But.... yeah, it seems a bit desperate, he is "only" 33 though and definitely has shown some class in the past. Only 2 years since he was a major part of Lincolns, in retrospect, even more impressive run, surely pretty "low risk", that's about all I've got.
 
I have seen him play several times and he is capable enough on his day. Given his Agee it remains to be seen how this goes. I don’t get anyone slagging him off before he has even kicked a ball. I’m happy to have a go at some for their poor displays but until he has shown what he can do he deserves everyone’s support. Welcome Liam. 👍
 
Wilburrabbit said:
I have seen him play several times and he is capable enough on his day. Given his Agee it remains to be seen how this goes. I don’t get anyone slagging him off before he has even kicked a ball. I’m happy to have a go at some for their poor displays but until he has shown what he can do he deserves everyone’s support. Welcome Liam. 👍
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Age
 
1953 said:
We live in hope - from a Lincoln blogger:

He leaves after two-and-a-half seasons with the Imps.... Clearly talented beyond League One, only injuries held the midfielder back, restricting him to just 41 starts in his spell, and just 15 last season....In fact, it is my opinion that had he turned in 35 games during the 2020/21 season, we’d have been in the Championship last season...I’ve always maintained he is one of the best footballers I’ve seen play for the Imps, and I stand by that. He reads the game superbly, he’s a great professional.....there was never a Liam Bridcutt at half-mast. He was full throttle at a time when perhaps his body just couldn’t quite stand for it.

I’m gutted, because the central defensive midfield role is vitally important to the way we play, and on his day there was nobody quite like him, certainly not in this squad or during my time supporting the club. Replacing him is the big issue of the summer, I’ve said it since Michael Appleton left and I don’t care to keep repeating myself, but it really is.

Best of luck in the future Liam Bridcutt.
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You can’t get more praise than that 👆🏼

Looking forward to seeing him play.

Let’s hope he gets 20 minutes today.

Thanks for posting 1953 👍
 
We needed another body in midfield, it’s a 1 year deal that I bet is heavily stacked on minutes he plays.

Experienced which we need, decent when fit and without the window properly open hopefully it’s a good short-term fix. The sitting midfielder or as they now call it ‘the number 6’ is essential to the 4-3-3, let’s hope between him & Kevin Stewart returning at some point they can share it.
 
tangysider said:
Every outfield player should try to add to our goals total, particularly as our strikers clearly struggle. While I hope it works out I cannot pretend to be enthusiastic. You are one of the most negative of posters, so please allow me to voice an honest opinion, you wannabe Welsh dwarf.
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I'm not negative and I'm certainly neither a dwarf or Welsh and I'm pointing out the stupidity of your post being critical of a defensive midfield player for not scoring goals

Fcuking idiot ....
 
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Goforgoal said:
If he gets injured we have lost wages and a squad place. And yet another crock, the medical thing with Bishop, in my opinion, was a smokescreen. I also, along with a few others, am beginning to think the rumours may be right and SS has put the block on spending on players. I’m not expecting millions to be squandered, but spending nowt is ridiculous. When it was obvious Bowler was going posters were saying at least we know the money will be invested in the squad, oh yeah, I have heard ducks fart before.
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Squad place ??? The squad isn’t full
anyway??? What are you talking about??
 
We’re lacking in experience, he has plenty.
We’ve said the players don’t seem to know the system, he’s known to the manager.
We’re lacking in the middle of the park and aren’t happy with our current defensive midfield options, he gives us another option.

Hes 33, it’s a one year contract, we’ve had older do well for us.
He’s injury prone, this is the only worry for me but it will be reflected in the terms we’ve offered.

It’s a classic write them off before they’ve kicked a ball but I wasn’t expecting any further signings tbh. I don’t think the success of our season relies on Liam Bridcutt but he could do a job in an area where we are lacking so I’d rather have him here than not.
 
Having seen him play a couple of times in League 1, when he has been the best player on the pitch, hopefully he will be an inspired signing
The manager knows the player and believes he can add strength to the squad
Lets hope he's right
 
He's 33 so what and he's had loads of experience in the Championship with clubs like Leeds and Brighton

I'm sure he also played in the Premier lg for a couple of seasons

He's also a leader i remember him being the captain of Brighton when he was in his early 20's

He's just what we need with the loss of Keogh and Stewart

Give him a chance ffs...
 
fcblackpool said:
Sometimes a player can bring a lot more than his own ability. If he can bring experience and a sense of leadership along with calm, without getting beyond 7/10 individually he'll be doing well.
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Which is why Husband should start, however harsh it is on other players.
 
I fully agree with Philb, an experienced player just what we need, would'nt surprise to see him involved today. Been here 2/3 weeks wont be
that far off his fitness levels now, if he can hit the ground running could be a very good signing. Some people on here dont show any respect.
 
FLATBACKFOR said:
I fully agree with Philb, an experienced player just what we need, would'nt surprise to see him involved today. Been here 2/3 weeks wont be
that far off his fitness levels now, if he can hit the ground running could be a very good signing. Some people on here dont show any respect.
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Also would not be surprised to see him play some part today. As to him being more than just a squad filler, I live in hope not expectation. Realistically based on recent record we will be lucky to get 15 games from him.
 
Philbfctrois said:
I'm not negative and I'm certainly neither a dwarf or Welsh and I'm pointing out the stupidity of your post being critical of a defensive midfield player for not scoring goals

Fcuking idiot ....
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Half wit and fcuking idiot in one thread, I am doing well.
He has replaced another midfielder, who may play a slightly different role, we sent on loan who has already scored one and got an assist. With the dearth of goals from strikers we need goals from midfield.
Given his goal scoring and injury record and recent level he was playing at, I cannot be excited by this signing, but hope he does well.
 
We need midfield experience, he has it and fits the position we most need that experience in - the defensive/holding midfield spot. Definitely worth a 1 year, appearance based contract. And as with any new player deserves our support and a few games to bed in.
 
tangysider said:
Half wit and fcuking idiot in one thread, I am doing well.
He has replaced another midfielder, who may play a slightly different role, we sent on loan who has already scored one and got an assist. With the dearth of goals from strikers we need goals from midfield.
Given his goal scoring and injury record and recent level he was playing at, I cannot be excited by this signing, but hope he does well.
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Comparing Bridcutt and Virtue is the sort of thing and idiotic half wit would do to be fair.
 
TheRealKingKenny said:
Comparing Bridcutt and Virtue is the sort of thing and idiotic half wit would do to be fair.
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Thanks mate
I do not think we will win many games playing 2 defensive midfielders,or would you drop both Connolly and Dougall?
One defensive, one box to box and one attacking gives us more threat.
So not comparing like with like, but the balance of midfielders seems wrong.
 
We have 3 young players in the centre of midfield with exceptional talent but little experience (Carey, Forini, Patino)

Isn’t it a positive to have an older head around the squad that even if not starting, can put their arm around these kids shoulders and give them a word of experience that isn’t from the coaching staff?

It’s a long season and injuries have already bitten us. Give the lad a chance
 
Goforgoal said:
Stop trying to make us think you have inside info, you know as much as me, bugger all.
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You’re absolutely wrong on that front. I was told about Drinkwater the day before Appleton announced it was dead in the water. This time last week, Bridcutt very nearly went somewhere else and was unlikely to happen. These are facts and I genuinely couldn’t care less about your snide opinion. Off you pop.
 
TonyEllisTopBins said:
You’re absolutely wrong on that front. I was told about Drinkwater the day before Appleton announced it was dead in the water. This time last week, Bridcutt very nearly went somewhere else and was unlikely to happen. These are facts and I genuinely couldn’t care less about your snide opinion. Off you pop.
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Anyone can claim to know after the event. If you had said Bridcutt unlikely, I would give you that, you didn’t. You stated categorically Bridcutt not happening, then it did. Now off I will pop.
 
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