CONFIRMED John Egan

[Rodley]

Critically, another captain. Good lad, good age, good signing. Let the moaners moan!

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Nixon's now saying he is the one he was referring to earlier in the week, for the near club record fee.

I thought he indicated it was a striker, and I certainly don't see what's 'interesting' about it. He's said himself he's a long term target. It's predictable.

If it's anything over £3m I'll be surprised. That would seem excessive.

But if we're willing to spend that on a CB, fingers crossed that means the overall budget is decent.

Nixon never gave any indication to position.

Great signing anyway.

 

[blackydog]

Andy Giddings tweeted it's imminent
https://twitter.com/Gids1980?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

 

[Patrick Suffaux]

It’s definitely a crucial signing. We need to improve at both ends of the pitch to finish games off and he would only make us better defensively. If it is £4m it’s worth it.

 

[Mouth of the South]

Always liked Egan even from the few times I saw him play for Southend. Think he'll do a good job although I'm not sure whether he'll play central or right-sided.

However, only 26 comments over 2 pages simply isn't good enough for a target - how can he compete with Burn, Leonard and the reigning king Morsy?

 

[Patrick Suffaux]

Andy Giddings tweeted it's imminent
https://twitter.com/Gids1980?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Snap ^

 

[robbiez666]

Always liked Egan even from the few times I saw him play for Southend. Think he'll do a good job although I'm not sure whether he'll play central or right-sided.

However, only 26 comments over 2 pages simply isn't good enough for a target - how can he compete with Burn, Leonard and the reigning king Morsy?

There's at least one other thread. Fear not.

 

[Bladesman]

Good signing.

Now if we could offload Lundstrum and sign Ryan Woods as well that would be great.

 

[Hilly]

Surely not true because ........ Wages.

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

Not necessarily. I’m not a Bash Basher, but he is a player we can improve on. JO’C, Stearman and Egan as the back 3, Bash as backup and Leonard preferred as a CM.

I agree, but Bash offers that overlapping that we seen keen on.

Not sure Egan can.

 

[Blade58]

Get the Prosecco out, the Blades Express is leaving the station

 

[IdLiketoRogerMoore]

Thank god!!!

CB was much more of a need than CF in my opinion...

We shipped far too many goals last season and a solid defender is more of a pressing need.

 

[Newbury Blade]

Can’t be right, we only shop in the bargain basement, L1 and L2 not the Championship.
... or so I read from some of the experts on here.

 

[Bladesman]

Surely not true because ........ Wages.

We may just be giving him perks like a club shop discount.

 

[ben1987]

Absolutely cracking signing if it comes off and the second top CB we've pinched off them in the last couple of years.

Hope there is still enough in the kitty for a striker

 

[Chali 2na]

Hmmm, I know Wilder was bemoaning our defending at times last season, but if this is the one that's near 4m I'm shocked.

JO'C, Stearman, Basham, Wright, Leonard..... Yes we need improvements, but unless he's planning on shoving Bash back into midfield, I don't see how it fits (and he's not the attacking type).

Does it mean someone out?

It may not mean someone is on their way out necessarily, he's probably filling the slot in the squad that CCV occupied.

I think in terms of the 1st eleven, you'd have to assume that he's been bought to displace/compete with Basham.

I love Basham, but he's not without his flaws, Egan (based on the handful of times I've seen him play) would probably be an improvement.

 

[Jonboy60]

Had 1 loan game with us in 2012.

 

[Stretch]

Good things come to those who wait. What a fabulous signing this will be.

Looks like things aren't all falling to pieces behind the scenes after all

 

[sitwell]

Critically, another captain. Good lad, good age, good signing. Let the moaners moan!

He was shit when he played for us at Walsall

Actually he wasn't but Matt Hill made his debut that night too.

 

[Houso]

He was shit when he played for us at Walsall

Actually he wasn't but Matt Hill made his debut that night too.

#bringbackmatthill (and Marcus Williams!)

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

Surely not true because ........ Wages.

Wages mate

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

Had 1 loan game with us in 2012.

Just seen a comment on Facebook of “wasn’t keen on him when we last had him” - 1 game ffs.

 

[Jesus_was_a_Blade]

A lot saying Bash is going to be the one to dip out, and it may well be the case. However I'd say he was arguably our best player in the 2nd half of the season. Yes he has his faults but he's been immense at times.
ompetition for places is never a bad thing though, and if Egan is an upgrade then all the better for the team...

 

[Bladesman]

20% of the fee is going to Gillingham I think.

 

[Luke1993]

I think he will replace stearman in the first 11 not bash.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Something that i really like about him already.............ff to 1.00 if you are impatient.

 

[Jonboy60]

Just seen a comment on Facebook of “wasn’t keen on him when we last had him” - 1 game ffs.

Seen that, “away to Walsall, dogmeat.”

 

[Upton_Blade]

A lot saying Bash is going to be the one to dip out, and it may well be the case. However I'd say he was arguably our best player in the 2nd half of the season. Yes he has his faults but he's been immense at times.
ompetition for places is never a bad thing though, and if Egan is an upgrade then all the better for the team...

Could be Stearman that dips out???

 

[Blade for Sale]

Egan JOC and Stearman could be the best defensive line we've had for many a year. Like a fine whisky, great blend, nice age and well balanced.

 

[blademark]

I can't t pretend that I've seen him too many times, but Brentford are a smashing side, and he is their Captain, and I think he a fairly local lad, so even if it's £4m, for a championship Captain, sounds fair to me.