Brewster

[Nick Jansky]

He wouldn't be the first player to have been bought for one reason but gone on to develop into something else. There was a guy at Liverpool in the 70s but I can't remember who.

Joelinton is a great example of that.

 

[Sean Thornton]

David. (edit, beat me to it)
You might be mixing him up with Steve Heighway?

Ray Kennedy?

 

[Nick Jansky]

Ray Kennedy?

Yes, was a striker at Arsenal, became a top midfielder for Liverpool.

 

[ml1997]

I’m delighted for him and like him as a person but in no way does he deserve a new deal, in my view. He’s a below average championship forward who’s injury prone. He’s been fairly poor this year in my view and we’ve looked miles better with O’Hare as a 10 (though I’m not a massive fan of his either). Also will be on a huge wage and when he looks at options for himself at the end of the year I’m sure he’ll get decent offers (£££ wise) from the likes of Turkey and Scotland.

 

[bertieblade]

Could well be that Brewster is more if a blade than some of our “supporters” on here

 

[Silent Blade]

Yes, was a striker at Arsenal, became a top midfielder for Liverpool.

His first club was Port Vale but manager Stanley Matthews thought Ray was "too slow" to be a footballer! He returned to the North East be an amateur footballer before being spotted by Arsenal.

 

[NAnstonblade]

His first club was Port Vale but manager Stanley Matthews thought Ray was "too slow" to be a footballer! He returned to the North East be an amateur footballer before being spotted by Arsenal.

Ended up playing several times for England in midfield.

 

[ISZA ⚔️]

Yes, and a bloody awful midfielder too at the time. I remember viewing him as an inept, useless donkey at the time, but the rest is history.

Those times will still very fresh in the memory when the team sheets were released before both the 4-2 at the sty, and the 1-0 at Leeds and he was in midfield. After that they faded very quickly.

 

[NuddysGloves]

Those times will still very fresh in the memory when the team sheets were released before both the 4-2 at the sty, and the 1-0 at Leeds and he was in midfield. After that they faded very quickly.

Although in that 1st half at Elland Road Bash had an absolutely awful game and most people were calling for him to be subbed off at half time. Good job he wasn't!

 

[Cappy]

 

[crazyblade1889]

Dion Dublin was a centre back, became a striker and then became a tv presenter

 

[Melbourne Blade]

Dion Dublin was a centre back, became a striker and then became a tv presenter

And excelled at all roles imho. Legend

 

[GrunkyPeep]

Dion Dublin was a centre back, became a striker and then became a tv presenter

And he invented a musical instrument!

 

[Go with the Flo]

Despite his recent form, if we get promoted I'd be surprised and worried if he's given another contract.

 

[NAnstonblade]

Despite his recent form, if we get promoted I'd be surprised and worried if he's given another contract.

How so?

 

[Gimli]

Dion Dublin was a centre back, became a striker and then became a tv presenter

The ultimate utility room man

 

[Snowflake]

Despite his recent form, if we get promoted I'd be surprised and worried if he's given another contract.

If we go up there is no possibility of having 20 outfield players who are of good PL quality. The squad therefore must have some other good players who may not be PL standard.
Brewster is probably one of those, together with several others in the current squad.

 

[1987]

I'd offer him a new contract I think, his career has been so stalled, it's hard to understand what stage he's actually at.

His transfer fee is history, but assuming there is still some potential there to improve with confidence and consistent games, I'd be OK with giving him an extension, 2 years at greatly reduced terms though.

 

[Go with the Flo]

If we go up there is no possibility of having 20 outfield players who are of good PL quality. The squad therefore must have some other good players who may not be PL standard.
Brewster is probably one of those, together with several others in the current squad.

If the new owners are as serious about maintaining (assuming we get there) a premier league status as they suggest, we will need 20 outfield players that can compete in the Premier League. I can't see Brewster at that level. Whilst I'm chuffed that he's had an injury free period and has scored some vital goals, it should be a head over heart decision. He must think that for his future career he would be better trying to establish himself at a Championship level, rather than spending next season sat on the bench.

 

[Lama]

I think given his age, performances this season and general ability he’s currently a £2-3m player.

I’d say he’s a reasonable option at championship level with unknown potential.

If we had a £2-3m, reasonable championship option, with unknown potential on our books who’s name wasn’t Rhian Brewster, nobody would bat an eyelid if he got a new deal - especially one who’s just won us a Sheffield derby.

People are scarred though, married to their preconceptions and that won’t change anytime soon

 

[petcharlie]

What ever happens to him he has written himself into the Blades history along with Bashes goal at Leeds and Duffies bounce killer at the sty

 

[FTPE]

I absolutely love this kid.

 

[Snowflake]

If the new owners are as serious about maintaining (assuming we get there) a premier league status as they suggest, we will need 20 outfield players that can compete in the Premier League. I can't see Brewster at that level. Whilst I'm chuffed that he's had an injury free period and has scored some vital goals, it should be a head over heart decision. He must think that for his future career he would be better trying to establish himself at a Championship level, rather than spending next season sat on the bench.

I don’t think we can buy that many players of the standard you mention without breaching the sustainability regulations.

 

[Blademan89]

I don’t think we can buy that many players of the standard you mention without breaching the sustainability regulations.

Plenty of free agents at the end of the season who will be quality, if we can break our wage structure.

 

[Snowflake]

Plenty of free agents at the end of the season who will be quality, if we can break our wage structure.

If they are good enough surely they would only come into a relegation battle as a last resort.

 

[Blade56]

Dion Dublin was a centre back, became a striker and then became a tv presenter

I think Steve Bull was a full back.

 

[MojoMuffin]

He's causing me a lot of problems in my personal life.

I keep walking up to my fiancé at various times during the day, staring her dead in the eyes and asking her the question, very seriously, albeit with a whisper:

"Who put the ball in the Wednesday net?"

 

[Blademan89]

If they are good enough surely they would only come into a relegation battle as a last resort.

Plenty go, how do you think forest, palace, Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford & Wolves etc attracted these players to stay in premier league when these went up?

 

[Snowflake]

Plenty go, how do you think forest, palace, Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford & Wolves etc attracted these players to stay in premier league when these went up?

…by paying fees mainly. Most of Forest’s free transfers never played for them, but went out on loan.

 

[Blademan89]

…by paying fees mainly. Most of Forest’s free transfers never played for them, but went out on loan.

Doesn't have to necessarily be freebies as such eiter (I know I mentioned it but was example, to pick some cheaper experience up) but Forest you mentioned also did some smart business Hudson-odoi £3m!!, milenkovic £12m, jota £7m.

Brighton picked up gilmour £8M, Bounanotte £6m, mitoma £3m!!.

As I say, if you pay premier league wages you will attract premier league players.