[Archived] possible transfer targets summer 2013

[Neal]

Reliable source Jim W is telling me we've signed a player. Name and position to be revealed soon.

If Jim W says it's true then there's a very good chance that it actually IS true.

Loan or permanent?

[john.leigh]

Jim Wilkinson. Local journalist who is better known as "Blue Eyed Boy" - good mate of Andy Cryer...

Still waiting for more info from Jim.

He's not often wrong, but that's all I can give you at present.

I'm not pretending to be ITK - he puts all this on Twitter.

[Gav]

Think it's inevitable that lots of transfer business done in last part of window.

However, hope Rovers don't fall in trap, as other windows, of leaving it too late to bring decent players in and we are left scraping the barrel.

If any key players are going to be sold, or have to be sold, think it's best done now rather than next Monday.

We are already scraping the barrel mercer, look at our business done so far in the window

[bluebruce]

Think it's inevitable that lots of transfer business done in last part of window.

However, hope Rovers don't fall in trap, as other windows, of leaving it too late to bring decent players in and we are left scraping the barrel.

If any key players are going to be sold, or have to be sold, think it's best done now rather than next Monday.

Yep, much like how we scraped the barrel at the end of the window last summer, when we signed Jordan Rho...oh wait.

[Mike E]

Jim Wilkinson. Local journalist who is better known as "Blue Eyed Boy" - good mate of Andy Cryer...

Still waiting for more info from Jim.

He's not often wrong, but that's all I can give you at present.

I'm not pretending to be ITK - he puts all this on Twitter.

Does he rate this particular player?

[John]

Remember Bowyer talking about utilising the Man Utd relationship he was looking to put in place, wonder if any loan deals could be forthcoming....

Just a shame we have staff completely out of their depth, whether it be in the boardroom or on the football side.

[Roverthechimp]

Remember Bowyer talking about utilising the Man Utd relationship he was looking to put in place, wonder if any loan deals could be forthcoming....

Just a shame we have staff completely out of their depth, whether it be in the boardroom or on the football side.

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[Ewoodite]

Does he rate this particular player?

He doesn't even know who it is. I believe calling this bloke a journalist is bordering on the fantasy. He used to be - many moons ago - but now just writes for his family and friend.

[AJW]

is that the guy who has/had a column in the Accy Oberver?

[Ewoodite]

is that the guy who has/had a column in the Accy Oberver?

I think so - not sure though. He always gives the impression of being a right know-all but is just a little bit strange.

[SoldierMo]

I know off topic but wer the hell is williamson seems to have replaced Grella

[bob fleming]

I know off topic but wer the hell is williamson seems to have replaced Grella

Hang on, I thought Etuthu was brought in to replace Grella? And if he was then fair play. I can't even remember how to spell his name anymore.

[SoldierMo]

So now thats Ribiero and Williamson missin hope they do an attendance register everyday before training

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Hang on, I thought Etuthu was brought in to replace Grella? And if he was then fair play. I can't even remember how to spell his name anymore.

Etuhu has replaced Grella, he's got the same treatment bench.

[MrT]

Telegraph Sport ‏@TelegraphSport3m

Leicester City winger Ben Marshall is set to sign for Blackburn Rovers for £1 million.

[JAL]

Telegraph Sport ‏@TelegraphSport3m

Leicester City winger Ben Marshall is set to sign for Blackburn Rovers for £1 million.

What sort of competitive advantage does this lad bring to the team and who is his agent for that kind of fee.

[MrT]

What sort of competitive advantage does this lad bring to the team and who is his agent for that kind of fee.

Dont know much about him im afraid JAL but im sure some of these guys on here will

[MrT]

Full name Ben Marshall^[1] Date of birth 29 September 1991 ^[1] Place of birth Salford, England Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Template:Convert/track/abbr/on^[1] Playing position Winger Club information Current club Leicester City Number 7 Youth career 1997–2005 Manchester United 2005–2009 Crewe Alexandra Senior career* Years Team Apps^† (Gls)^† 2009–2012 Stoke City 0 (0) 2009 → Northampton Town (loan) 15 (2) 2009 → Cheltenham Town (loan) 6 (2) 2010–2011 → Carlisle United (loan) 52 (6) 2011–2012 → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 22 (5) 2012– Leicester City 56 (7) National team 2012– England U21 2 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:54, 4 May 2013 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

[roverslee]

So nixon says we need to sell rhodes to settle a payment with hudders. Yet agree a fee of £1 mill for a player. jog on nixon

[Tom]

I don't know much about him (I'm still ignorant about a lot of this league) someone want to give us an assessment of him?

[patrickvalery]

I'm not really too sure about this lad either to be honest. Didn't he score a screamer against Man City or someone not so long ago?

Edit - it was against Chelsea. Just seen it on youtube. Can't post a link on my phone but it would seem he has scored a few special goals from distance.

[chaddyrovers]

What sort of competitive advantage does this lad bring to the team and who is his agent for that kind of fee.

Marshall is very similar type of player to Bentley. good crosser of the ball, got skills and good at set pieces.

I couldn't get a toss who his agent is. why does this matter now??? This is Bowyer signing IMO.

[Stuart]

Marshall is very similar type of player to Bentley. good crosser of the ball, got skills and good at set pieces.

I couldn't get a toss who his agent is. why does this matter now??? This is Bowyer signing IMO.

Whilst there will never be 100% trust (or probably even 50%+) while Venkys are here, it's fast becoming a catchphrase of JAL's when we are linked with any player.

[adsfortheblues]

http://m.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/story.html?aid=18597378 he sounds like another Bradley Orr

[Boylerhaus]

This is what the Leicester fans think of him. Seems to be that thye think he is the most technically gifted player in the their squad but doesn't show it often enough. Massive confidence player. Some blame Pearson for him not playing better and I think he can be coached to be an important player. Hardworking too

http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/topic/89939-ben-marshall/