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| Ferguson moves to Blackpool; Merged - Official confirmation | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 10 2011, 02:10 PM (6,271 Views) | |
| .Jake | Jul 20 2011, 12:16 PM Post #126 |
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From the qualities he said himself he has got, that is what it sounds like. |
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| BARNETTSrun | Jul 20 2011, 12:19 PM Post #127 |
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**thumbup Thanks Ferguson was a very good important player for us he will be missed As i said during the unbeaten run he was superb |
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| onlybluesandhorses | Jul 20 2011, 12:27 PM Post #128 |
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Hope Barry will get a good reaction from the fans on his return with blackpool this coming season, as he did us well during his time here. |
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| blueboy75 | Jul 20 2011, 12:48 PM Post #129 |
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I think he was a massive player for us and would have been excellent for mutch to play alongside... Guess his wages were too high and would not take a cut.. blackpool have got a bargin there.... |
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| bluenoseboris | Jul 20 2011, 02:18 PM Post #130 |
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Paul Tait
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Seems a very bad deal for Brum. Would have thought him to be worth much more! As reported in the Birmingham Evening Mail: Birmingham City expect the transfer of Barry Ferguson to Championship rivals Blackpool to be completed today. A fee of around £600,000 has been settled between the clubs and the midfielder is also reported to have agreed personal terms with the Bloomfield Road outfit |
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| Papaulski | Jul 20 2011, 02:21 PM Post #131 |
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I think that's about right as his age and wages are both quite high. KRO! |
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| 07blues08 | Jul 20 2011, 02:35 PM Post #132 |
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I think we could have got £2 million for him at least. |
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| bluess7 | Jul 20 2011, 02:38 PM Post #133 |
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Didn't he come on a free? If so, then the 600k fee has paid off a chunk of his time here! |
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| archiesbluedad | Jul 20 2011, 02:44 PM Post #134 |
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Geoff Horsfield
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No we paid £1m for him - would have thought he would have been worth keeping with his experience for the last year of his contract. His experience could have been invaluable next season. We signed alot of experienced players and a mix of younger loans when we last got promoted and it looks like Blackpool are looking to emulate this. Good solid signing for Blackpool. Not too sure who we can get to replace for the money we have got for him. Shame to see the cup final team being broken up. |
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| MikaelForssell | Jul 20 2011, 02:56 PM Post #135 |
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33 years old, £25k-£30k a week, and he wanted a move closer to Scotland... Not too bad really |
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| Mrs_Ferguson | Jul 20 2011, 03:02 PM Post #136 |
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Barry Ferguson came home last night after watching his beloved Rangers beat his prospective new team Blackpool. :) The deal isn't finalised yet by the way. I expect it will be though very soon. £600,000! Seasiders are getting a bargain! Mind you, so did Blues when we gave him to you for a mere £1m! |
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| BluenoseRich | Jul 20 2011, 03:08 PM Post #137 |
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He was a great player for us (especially first season) and is one of the best central midfielders I've seen at the club over the past 20 years. However, I think the reasons he came to us where: a.) Have another go at the Premier League b.) Work with McLeish again He can't get either of those at Blues anymore so I think its best for all if he moves on as I could see an unhappy Ferguson not being the kind of character you want in the dressing room. Much better to try to develop the talents of Jordan Mutch IMO. £600k isn't much, as is a good buy for Blackpool, but I think the fact we recouped money for a 33 year old with 1 year left on his contract who wanted out if decent enough. Now lets offer it for someone like Kilgallon. |
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| Migster | Jul 20 2011, 03:12 PM Post #138 |
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Bob Latchford
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That seems fair. He wasn't that great last season, but he leaves with my best wishes and I'll applaud him when he returns. |
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| B25 YEWTREE LOYAL | Jul 20 2011, 03:13 PM Post #139 |
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Alex Govan
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Bye Barry and if by chance a Blackpool fan approaches trying to engage conversation,trying being polite.Its not asking too much even from a footballer |
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| Mrs_Ferguson | Jul 20 2011, 03:25 PM Post #140 |
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Geoff Horsfield
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He's always polite when a Rangers fan approaches him!! :fishing: |
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| Deleted User | Jul 20 2011, 03:32 PM Post #141 |
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All the best Bazza,me and the kids will up the ur way this summer with our nets, so find a nice big rock pool to hide in **thumbup |
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| Mr Mars | Jul 20 2011, 03:37 PM Post #142 |
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If Ferguson was still a grade A player, then I would have expected a host of Premier League clubs in the North of the country to have bid for him. They didn't. The fact is a club no better or worse than ourselves offered him a deal and he took it. He has been a very good player, however if he still had a great deal to offer then I feel he would have been snapped by a team, and this is meant with no disrespect, better than that of Blackpool. Good luck Barry, I think we saw the best of you in your time with us. A good deal done I think. |
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| bluenosewelsh | Jul 20 2011, 04:32 PM Post #143 |
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But what I can't understand, is that in the Premier league, Blackpool didn't pay anywhere near that sort of money. Now they have been relegated, they can ?? |
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| MikaelForssell | Jul 20 2011, 05:14 PM Post #144 |
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Nope, he'll be taking a wage cut no doubt, but doesnt have the hassle of having to travel from here to Scotland and back I guess...might also have hefty bonuses for promotion/goals etc |
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| bbluenozee | Jul 20 2011, 05:34 PM Post #145 |
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How does a 4 hour drive (195miles) from Blackpool compare with a 1 hour flight from Birmingham? It's all about the money! < < |
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| curlyminogue | Jul 20 2011, 05:40 PM Post #146 |
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Does this mean the end of Mrs F? I hope not. |
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| blue casual | Jul 20 2011, 05:55 PM Post #147 |
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Was glad to hear via Talksport that Espanyol had ended their interest in Michel, citing the reason as Birmingham wanting to re-coup more than the £1m offered. Would be great if Hughton could rejuvinate Michel, he's a tidy player and could do a job as a holding midfielder that can look to receive a pass and spray it about whilst shielding the defence. Gomis is supposed to have decent feet too for a combative midfielder, so maybe he's the player to fill Barry's shoes? It's a tall order either way. |
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| bcfcno1fan | Jul 20 2011, 07:06 PM Post #148 |
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As previously stated, he doesnt live in Glasgow Airport, he just owns a bench there. ;) |
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| Caveman49 | Jul 20 2011, 07:40 PM Post #149 |
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Agree with all of this. I thought Barry was absolutely magnificent the season before last, and probably produced one of the best seasons of football I have ever seen by a Blues player. Good luck Barry - you will not be forgotten by me. |
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| baloos | Jul 20 2011, 08:31 PM Post #150 |
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Contract issues all now sorted and BF will sign for Blackpool tomorrow morning. |
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