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[BUPA] Hayden Hackney
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MaxiRobriguez
Bob McKinlay
Decent player, depends what a "big offer" means though as he's quite similar to Mangala in the way he plays. Maybe slightly more dynamic but less calm on the ball/at finding a pass - but nowhere near as dynamic as say Danilo.
So, we don't "need" him - we're well stocked for that sort of midfielder, but he's only 20 and could be a long term prospect, but there's no point paying big big money for him. Anything larger than seven figures is not worth it for us, and even that is pushing it.
So, we don't "need" him - we're well stocked for that sort of midfielder, but he's only 20 and could be a long term prospect, but there's no point paying big big money for him. Anything larger than seven figures is not worth it for us, and even that is pushing it.
MaxiRobriguez
Bob McKinlay
That's precisely why teams can demand big money.
See Brennan Johnson last year, we rejected £20m+ in the Championship.
difference is johno proved himself at league 1, then prove himself in the championship, this lad went on loan at scunthorpe , was unremarkable and the team was relegated to non league , came back and was not picked by wilder until boro changed manager. very different situation , i can't imagine boro demanding 20 million after less than 1 season.
PynchonForest
Stuart Pearce
I like the name.
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John Robertson
I’ve seen him live thrice this season and he’s really good - literally ran the show for Boro. He’s got one more U21 year in him too. I said elsewhere that we could swap Shelvey for him but it’s probably bollocks anyway.
But yes, absolutely would have him, especially as he’d be a free squad space.
But yes, absolutely would have him, especially as he’d be a free squad space.
Cortez the Killer
Impressive member
He sounds like a Turkish taxi driver.
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Harvey
Chrissy Cohen
Hayden Hackney-Carriage?
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Get him in.
Wouldn't count against the squad numbers and has genuine start potential.
Wouldn't count against the squad numbers and has genuine start potential.
Not seen him live but on the box and I like him a lot.
Glides through midfield, can pick a pass, gets stuck in and is big. Reminds me a bit of Ross Barkley when he first came on the scene or even a similar skill set to Jude Bellingham. (Not comparing level before anyone jumps on that).
I would suspect it was what we were hoping to get from Lewis O’Brien but he didn’t have the physicality we ended up requiring. On that note I could see him potentially being a makeweight in any potential deal
More chance of Hendon Hooker.
RedSpoons
First Team Squad
Would take him - he’d surely match Niakhate for air yards
Est.1865
Destination Europe
Knocked back again. Boro want upwards of £30m, player wants to see the job out there this season anyway.
eyupmeduck
Jack Armstrong
They'd agreed to sell him to Ipswich for £20m in August which he knocked back the move, honestly he is a good player but there is no motivation for him to move now. Its like us cashing in on Brennan when we looked like we could challenge for promotion.
If they end up not going up then it could be the case that the old PSR need comes into play for them but unless there has been a signal that there is a possibility of this happening (He did change agents recently) then it seems odd to try and get this one over the line on the day before then the last few hours of the transfer window.
Otis Redding
Try A Little Tenderness
I've no doubt he does want to do that rather than more-than-double his wages within a matter of hours. As with most players, saying he'd rather stay is just a case of currying favour with 'Boro fans if a transfer doesn't happen.
I personally favour trying for players who have a proven Championship record over a number of seasons such as this lad.
Retro
Geoff Thomas
Sounds like a non-league team
Listen 'ere young man
Stuart Pearce
More chance of spotting Mathew Hayden on Hackney marshes.
Notcher
Ian Bowyer
I must admit, the first thought that my mind goes to when I hear his name is Hackney marshesSounds like a non-league team
Quntib Hollox
Jack Burkitt
There’s no championship player worthy of £30M. I understand if that is a figure to deter predators.
JonnoSnr
Jack Armstrong
Would be surprised if the player isnt pushing for it. Much higher wage and Prem football...if he's not I'd question his character a bit.
Osiris
Geoff Thomas
More chance of Hayden Panettiere
At his home town club who are in a strong position for promotion, fair play to him for wanting to stay. He knows full well he’ll either get a big move in the summer or a big pay rise if they go up.
Any Time Now
Jack Burkitt
At 23 years old there's no need for him to force a move, unless he gets an unfortunate injury he'll have enough options to consider in the summer. Either way he'll be playing premier league football on a fat premier league contract next season
JonnoSnr
Jack Armstrong
Unless he has a serious injury of course. It must cross the mind of players surely.