Summer transfer targets/rumours, retained list etc

[PV1973]

30 minutes ago, ValeForever. said:

I'm certainly not saying he's not good enough. I'm just not sure he's this nailed on Championship starter just yet. He's a good player. It's hard to be as influential as you say he has been, given his injury record over the past couple of years.

I do hope he signs, but it's not the end of the world if he doesn't IMO.

I don’t think he’s championship yet either, but he was definitely influential in the games he played in this season. There’s no doubt about that. 

[MBE]

1 hour ago, PV1973 said:

I don’t think he’s championship yet either, but he was definitely influential in the games he played in this season. There’s no doubt about that. 

It’s Gibbos mental attributes as much as his football ability which is why he’s such an important and influential player.

There are not many players around like him.

I’m still feeling confident he will resign.

[SFBT]

3 hours ago, Jacko51 said:

The Aussie A League is about on a Par with the Championship so not a bad move. 

That's really useful to know. I had no idea, but as a former resident, I follow the fortunes of Adelaide United.

I moved there aged 14. My best mates were from Norton, Lymm and Rotherham. 75% of the kids in my school were from the UK.

[bomber]

After seeing all the lads after the Wembley win I find it difficult to understand why anyone would not remain to be apart of something maybe even bigger! I hope all the lads sign! 

[werstayinup]

22 minutes ago, bomber said:

After seeing all the lads after the Wembley win I find it difficult to understand why anyone would not remain to be apart of something maybe even bigger! I hope all the lads sign! 

Its a short career so sadly for most(not all) it will be about what money and security can they get

[butt lane vale fan]

13 hours ago, Walka003 said:

Strong rumours of Gibbo signing for Wigan. Really hope it's not true.

You mean 1 wum on FB started it and now all OVF is in panic mode. 🤣

[Paul6754]

Probably a Wigan Casino reunion day.

[Osh]

5 minutes ago, Paul6754 said:

Probably a Wigan Casino reunion day.

That might go over some people's heads m8; not mine though. Long time again but remember going when I was a wee lad. 

[LancyTony]

6 hours ago, philmpv said:

He broke into the team under Bruno didn't he? Played well that season I thought (unless I've completely misremembered again!)

Edit: I have completely misremembered again. I'm going to have to see my quack as this is getting more and more frequent!

What is????

[Hoppers]

3 minutes ago, LancyTony said:

What is????

he cant remember 😂

[mikey]

Absolutely no way is he going to Wigan. The step up to championship level from league 2 is massive.

[Vale Ball]

After seeing all the lads after the Wembley win I find it difficult to understand why anyone would not remain to be apart of something maybe even bigger! I hope all the lads sign! 

If a National league side came in for Gibbo doubled his wages and put him on a 3 year deal he would be off, that's the name of the game all pro's play for the money.

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Geosname said it right:

“the only people you can rely on are the fans, the rest are just passing through.”

I would count Carol as a fan before anyone gets hrjskwmndndnmamfntnma about it.

[Playa Amodores]

If he goes it will be a damn shame and I for one would still appreciate what James has given us. As ppl have already said it’s a short career and we’d all do the same. James, just make the right decision for you and your family. 

[Jacko51]

4 hours ago, SFBT said:

That's really useful to know. I had no idea, but as a former resident, I follow the fortunes of Adelaide United.

I moved there aged 14. My best mates were from Norton, Lymm and Rotherham. 75% of the kids in my school were from the UK.

My mate Dave has a season ticket for Melbourne Vics. We watch the A League on telly a fair bit and saw Vics v Perth Glory when we were over there a few years ago.