Jordan Willis... would you keep or sell?? (2 Viewers)
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Otis
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I wouldn't mind selling, but only if we have a decent replacement lined up. If we haven't, will we able to replace him quickly enough before the end of the transfer window?
skybluegod
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Not really, most clubs don't lie about that stuff?
Willis continued to play when Rotherham were interested so I doubt he's throwing his dummy out the pram.
It's just a foot injury.
I would keep him, unless the valuation is met. He will compliment McDonald well, and we don't need to be rushing around for the last 3 weeks of the transfer window for another CB, as I doubt many if any good ones will be left.
Mucca Mad Boys
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I don't think we should sell. His valuation has probably gone down after relegation, and his replacement would most likely have to be a loan or a free transfer (someone with no preseason), whilst breaking up the Willis-McDonald partnership. We get promoted, he signs a new contract and his valuation goes up. He leaves on a 'free', we get compensation anyway. No deal.
covcity4life
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We finnaly assemble a squad for promotion a d bow some wsbt to sell?
Replacing willis with a leagur 2 oaf is such short term thinking. Willis can help us in l2 and l1. I thibk robins knows this.
If they want him stump up 500k minimum
Replacing willis with a leagur 2 oaf is such short term thinking. Willis can help us in l2 and l1. I thibk robins knows this.
If they want him stump up 500k minimum
Warwickhunt
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Bradford are struggling to get a replacement because they are looking for a cheap option! So fair play to the city sticking by their valuation, too many clubs try to rob us of our players
fernandopartridge
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He must be in on the conspiracy then as he tweeted or instagram to suggest he was looking forward to playing for us
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Colin Steins Smile
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I'd keep him, as with the good coach MR provides he will only get better. Unless someone offers a really big sum for him.
We need a stable back 4 to get out this league.
We need a stable back 4 to get out this league.
Mucca Mad Boys
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How does that any sense? We'll sell a first choice CB and his replacement is a dominant centre forward?! As it stands, we only have 3 contracted CBs and one on non-contract terms. We have enough strikers for the time being.
I'd only sell if a team was willing to pay well over the odds for him, 750k to 1m - which of course is nonsensical for a L2 CB in the last year of his contract...
lifeskyblue
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Must admit I'm not too worried either way as long as a) we get 500k + for him and b) we get in a commanding centre back to replace him.
I like Willis but I don't think he progressed last season; whether he has reached his potential or whether he was poorly coached last season or whether his confidence was shot in a relegation side.
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I like Willis but I don't think he progressed last season; whether he has reached his potential or whether he was poorly coached last season or whether his confidence was shot in a relegation side.
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Astute
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At least we could trust Bradford not to use us to get rid of a player that they don't want because of a lack of effort.....
SkyblueDad
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Would definitely keep him if we can. JW will be off eventually he's got better each season imo would be a star in any league one/two team
Cov kid 55
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He played really well today until going off injured. Was really strong in the air. I don't think we would be able to replace him with a better player, or one with more potential.
rupert_bear
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If you want promotion you keep your best players and Willis is one of those. If was Robins I'd try and keep him atleast until the January window when I reckon his value could soar.
He scores goals too.
He scores goals too.
sw88
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I like Willis. I think he's come on a lot and showed in his early days he would make a decent CB (never rated him st RB).
That said if I was to compare our defence against Notts County with Hyam alongside McDonald and the one from yesterday of Willis and McDonald, I'd say V County we looked a better unit.
Yesterday we were making mistakes too often early on.
But then Tuesday Hyam and mcDonald played, and clearly we were poor defensively.
So it makes me wonder; were we strong looking V County because we weren't tested enough?
It's nice to have a number of options in our defence for a change
That said if I was to compare our defence against Notts County with Hyam alongside McDonald and the one from yesterday of Willis and McDonald, I'd say V County we looked a better unit.
Yesterday we were making mistakes too often early on.
But then Tuesday Hyam and mcDonald played, and clearly we were poor defensively.
So it makes me wonder; were we strong looking V County because we weren't tested enough?
It's nice to have a number of options in our defence for a change
Otis
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I like Willis. I think he's come on a lot and showed in his early days he would make a decent CB (never rated him st RB).
That said if I was to compare our defence against Notts County with Hyam alongside McDonald and the one from yesterday of Willis and McDonald, I'd say V County we looked a better unit.
Yesterday we were making mistakes too often early on.
But then Tuesday Hyam and mcDonald played, and clearly we were poor defensively.
So it makes me wonder; were we strong looking V County because we weren't tested enough?
It's nice to have a number of options in our defence for a change
You also have to factor in this is the first time McDonald and Willis have played together isn't it.
Will take a little time to gel.
AFCCOVENTRY
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I have complete faith in Robins getting a decent replacement if not better for any player that leaves.
JulianDarbyFTW
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I previously was on the sell side of things, believing he had defeat ingrained into his soul at this club. But maybe I was wrong. Perhaps it is as simple as playing with better players, albeit at a lower overall standard in L2. I guess, as a defender, if you spend most of your time on the back foot because the team is poor you'll eventually be exposed. Time will tell.
steve82
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I'm still in the frame of mind if the right price is offered sell him, but only if that money can be reinvested. He's a year left and anything other than promotion he will likely leave on a free given there is still interest from the leagues above.
I like him, I'd be happy for him to stay...he's quick and athletic and does the job. A lot depends on what the offered deal would be...
But as MR has proved he's found 11 good signings on permanent deals so I'd trust he's a few targets on the white board to cover Willis departing given we'd be expecting interest for him from other clubs.
I like him, I'd be happy for him to stay...he's quick and athletic and does the job. A lot depends on what the offered deal would be...
But as MR has proved he's found 11 good signings on permanent deals so I'd trust he's a few targets on the white board to cover Willis departing given we'd be expecting interest for him from other clubs.
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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Sell him.
Get someone in who can play a decent portion of the season!
Get someone in who can play a decent portion of the season!
Winny the Bish
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Would keep him. Looked excellent yesterday before going off. Just got to keep him healthy.
skybluegod
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He played 46 games last season?
Year before he got unlucky with one bad injury.
Year before that he played 40 games?
What a stupid comment.
Mucca Mad Boys
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Every player has a price, so if a team would pay the money we're asking, then sure. However, the team has got off to a good start so I wouldn't want to risk breaking the group up in anyway. So it would have to be a very good offer.
I_Saw_Shaw_Score
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Sell sell sell
Mucca Mad Boys
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Such as?
I'm not gonna go into detail but I work with someone who's connected to his family.
sw88
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But wasn't County the first time we'd seen Hyman and McDonald together?.......
Otis
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Didn't they both play in some of the friendlies?
Also meant in terms of Willis not even training and therefore not having chance to work together.
Nick
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Willis played on friendlies too
