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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Bin Ont Turf » Sun Aug 27, 2017 11:55 pm

Blyclaret wrote:I started the thread suggesting that we could go for Wells as an option.
And it was silly.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Dano1bfc » Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:00 am

Is be better than Gerry Crainey?
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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Walton » Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:01 am

Wells is a top end League 2, mid table League One player. Hence Huddersfield barely ever starting him even at Championship level.

He's bobbins.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by MDWat » Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:15 am

He's ******* shite.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by claretandy » Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:20 am

Nixon thinks its him, god help us.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Blyclaret » Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:51 am

I heard as much too
We have an interest whether it develops or not is another thing

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by agreenwood » Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:52 am

If we sign Wells to replace Gray, it's time to suspend or overhaul the overseas scouting network.

It simply isn't worthwhile. They are either not finding the players or the current regime doesn't trust the recommendations.

Wells hasn't kicked a ball at Prem level. He hasn't always looked a Championship player, as his 1 in every 4 or 5 game league record for Huddersfield suggests.

He's also currently recovering from an ankle operation.
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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by IndigoLake » Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:30 am

I think we should have learned our lesson regarding players who aren't perhaps first choice in their current teams. Arfield was out of favour at Huddersfield when we signed him - he has proven to be an excellent player for us, if a little limited at Premier League level.

However, I too feel we should be aiming higher than players like Nakhi Wells. I want to see us bring in players who are actually improving the team - not convinced he would do that. He's proven himself capable of scoring goals at League 1 and Championship level but he has never been prolific.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Steddyman » Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:36 am

claretandy wrote:Nixon thinks its him, god help us.
No he doesn’t. He said he hasn’t a clue who it is but Wells is possible.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by SkiptonClaret » Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:41 am

I'd be astounded if it's Wells. Newcastle are allegedly open to offers for Dwight Gayle, I would have thought he would be a realistic option for us if fhe suggestion is correct that we are shying away from the foreign market. Somebody posted Gayle's PL minutes/goals stats and they were ok.
Shane Long is a possible Thursday at 10 pm option if all else fails.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by IndigoLake » Mon Aug 28, 2017 11:03 am

Walton wrote:Wells is a top end League 2, mid table League One player. Hence Huddersfield barely ever starting him even at Championship level.

He's bobbins.
I don't understand that. He's made 143 appearances for them in the Championship, scoring 44 goals - he's obviously played a fair bit for them. Still wouldn't be particularly enthusiastic about him though.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Steddyman » Mon Aug 28, 2017 11:03 am

Nixon first tweeted we had a backup about 4 days ago and still doesn't know a name.

If you ask me he is helping the club to lower the price on Maris.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by IndigoLake » Mon Aug 28, 2017 11:06 am

SkiptonClaret wrote:I'd be astounded if it's Wells. Newcastle are allegedly open to offers for Dwight Gayle, I would have thought he would be a realistic option for us if fhe suggestion is correct that we are shying away from the foreign market. Somebody posted Gayle's PL minutes/goals stats and they were ok.
Shane Long is a possible Thursday at 10 pm option if all else fails.
Yes, that was me. I'll post them again here since Dwight Gayle been mentioned a few times:

2013/14 season he played 892 mins but got 7 goals.
2014/15 season he played 1096 mins and got 5 goals and 2 assists.
2015/16 season he played 771 mins and got 3 goals and 1 assist.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by JohnMac » Tue Aug 29, 2017 1:57 pm

It's on Twitter 5 minutes ago that we are making enquiries again.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by NL Claret » Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:22 pm

Were we making enquiries about his fitness?

Isn't he injured?

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Dark Cloud » Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:26 pm

Gayle yes. Wells a very big no. When he was at Bradford and we weren't where are now I wanted us to take a punt. But definitely not now. We can do much better.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by JohnMac » Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:28 pm

He is expected to return from ankle surgery in 4 weeks. A strange one really that being the case, why not look in January?

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Somethingfishy » Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:29 pm

If we sign Wells i will be massively underwhelmed. Certainly not a signing of intent and he is certainly not of similar standard to Gray. Huddersfield fans will be laughing if we pay anything daft for him. Like one poster has already said you would seriously have to question the use of a foreign scouting policy.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by tiger76 » Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:58 pm

I'd rather we missed out then spend money on Wells,average Championship forward at best,had a good season with Bradford a few years back done nothing since.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Woodleyclaret » Tue Aug 29, 2017 5:32 pm

Not good enough for relegation candidates Huddersfield so definitely not good enough for us
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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Hedontplayforyou » Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:46 pm

We should stay well away from Wells, he simply isn't good enough. Wells for around 6/7 million, or £10m for Gayle?

If it is between the two then it has to be Gayle, no questions asked. Also keep Ashley!!

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Quicknick » Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:47 pm

I would be amazed if SD wanted this bloke.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Hedontplayforyou » Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:48 pm

Quicknick wrote:I would be amazed if SD wanted this bloke.
You and me both!

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by willsclarets » Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:49 pm

This would be as underwhelming as Steven Reid.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by PWBFC » Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:49 pm

The kind of signing we would've made 3 summers ago. Surely not this time.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Blyclaret » Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:51 pm

We definitely seem interested
Could be last day cheeky bid
If we fail with other targets

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Hedontplayforyou » Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:55 pm

Regurgitated Alan Nixon quotes there

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by ExistentialWanderer » Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:56 pm

Blyclaret wrote:We definitely seem interested
Could be last day cheeky bid
If we fail with other targets
I'm interested in a fumble with Keira Knightley, it doesn't mean it's going to happen!
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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Blyclaret » Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:56 pm

What ?

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Rossendale88 » Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:01 pm

Don't much buy into the odds market but Wells now 1/2 on to join before Thursday. Can't say this one excites me much.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:16 pm

Very odd given he's injured.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by DCWat » Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:23 pm

Very odd given he's a mediocre player.

It'll say little for broadening our scouting in Europe, if this is the signing to solve our striker / winger shortage.

I'd hoped, with the more recent links, that we would be bringing in a player or two from abroad, offering better value and potential.

Time yet, of course, though these sort of links set alarm bells ringing a little. I know we've plenty cash now, but not plenty enough to be wasteful.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Vegas Claret » Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:47 am

if we sign Wells we might as well pack it in

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by RVclaret » Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:51 am

I'll be bitterly disappointed if it's Wells.

Very strange signing.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by bfc1984 » Wed Aug 30, 2017 3:07 am

Vegas Claret wrote:if we sign Wells we might as well pack it in
ok then after I tremendous start to the season we will just pack it in! Thanks for that pal.p.s please stay in Vegas

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Quicknick » Wed Aug 30, 2017 5:03 am

I'd be very disappointed in Wells. A Huddersfield mate doesn't rate him, but they didn't rate Arfield.

Still, maybe only a rumour.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Marlonspants » Wed Aug 30, 2017 5:56 am

Vegas Claret wrote:if we sign Wells we might as well pack it in

What a complete drama queen.

If we sign Wells then it won't cost you a penny so just chill and have faith in the people at the club who have brought us this far.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Quicknick » Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:15 am

I think Vegas is just overstating the case. That's all. With the names that we have been interested in, he has every right to be disappointed if we sign Wells.
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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Vegas Claret » Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:19 am

Marlonspants wrote:What a complete drama queen.

If we sign Wells then it won't cost you a penny so just chill and have faith in the people at the club who have brought us this far.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Think you need to chill Marlon, I'm very well aware of and have faith in the people that run the club BUT if we sign Nakhi ******* Wells then I would absolutely begin to question the managers sanity, the boards sanity and also the value of our improved scouting network. I hope we don't sign him.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Vegas Claret » Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:20 am

bfc1984 wrote:ok then after I tremendous start to the season we will just pack it in! Thanks for that pal.p.s please stay in Vegas
I fully intend to

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Reecey1987 » Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:31 am

How can we go from andone to nahki wells

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Reecey1987 » Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:34 am

It was prob wells that got spotted at barnfield not lennon
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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Reecey1987 » Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:59 am

Boden says theres nothing in it . Link keeps popping up because cheif executive knows him from bradford days

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by bfc1984 » Wed Aug 30, 2017 7:08 am

Vegas Claret wrote:
I fully intend to
good just glad your not sat behind me moaning at a match

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by DCWat » Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:28 am

It's not moaning, it's opinion and it's the bickering 'please stay in Vegas' type comments in response that end up with tit for tat arguments. How about just expressing opposite opinions without the snide remarks?

This forum would be far better without the arguments.
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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by IndigoLake » Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:41 am

Reecey1987 wrote:Boden says theres nothing in it . Link keeps popping up because cheif executive knows him from bradford days
If Boden says there's nothing in it then we should definitely be worried :D
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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Quicknick » Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:13 am

Reecey1987 wrote:Boden says theres nothing in it . Link keeps popping up because cheif executive knows him from bradford days
I really hope Boden is right. I'd rather have Tony Hancock.

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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Reecey1987 » Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:14 am

Quicknick wrote:I really hope Boden is right. I'd rather have Tony Hancock.
He will get a lot of stick if it turns out to be true because he's confident there is nothing in it
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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by Reecey1987 » Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:05 am

Nixon says burnley and wells becoming more serious now
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Re: Nahki Wells

Post by ClaretTony » Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:06 am

Quicknick wrote:I really hope Boden is right. I'd rather have Tony Hancock.
You wouldn't rather have Tony Hancock.

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