FlippinEck 3,702 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 You think Eck would pass his name on too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 Birmingham City have confirmed that Dutch winger Daniel de Ridder has left St Andrews. The 24-year-old has had his contract cancelled by mutual consent after just one season with the Blues. The former Ajax youngster was signed on a free transfer from Spanish side Celta Vigo a year ago on a three-year deal, but found opportunities scarce. The Holland Under 21 international hardly featured under Alex McLeish after being brought to the club by Steve Bruce before he quit to join Wigan. Frustration De Ridder has openly talked of his frustration at not playing regularly which could alert the likes of Bruce, who has been linked with a move for the versatile player. The winger started eight games for City during the course of the season, plus four as a substitute but, despite showing glimpses of his talent, he was largely inconsistent. Now here is a very good player who can play in a number of positions and has the ability to create something out of nothing, very good out wide and has the ability to beat a man and deliver a cracking cross. The sort of player who we have been crying out for, for years. I think both myself and dbbtb mentioned him when he was given a bosman by Celta after the U-21 championships in 2007. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc_no1fan 13 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 You think Eck would pass his name on too Eck released him He couldnt spot a good player if his life depended on it. He will ruin Birmingham and take them back 5 years with the poor players he will bring in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Would love to see him up here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Now here is a very good player who can play in a number of positions and has the ability to create something out of nothing, very good out wide and has the ability to beat a man and deliver a cracking cross. The sort of player who we have been crying out for, for years. I think both myself and dbbtb mentioned him when he was given a bosman by Celta after the U-21 championships in 2007. I don't even want to go into how long you, myself, rfc_no1fan and DDBTB have been shouting for this guy, and now he's on a free! Excellent player, and as RFC says, proves that Eck couldn't spot a good player if his life depended on it. Expect us to make no move whatsoever though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 We'd rather go for SPL or Scottish shite. Our manager has probably never heard of de Ridder, to creative and exciting for his liking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Birmingham reject doesn't inspire. My Dutch friends don't seem to keen on him either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Birmingham reject doesn't inspire. My Dutch friends don't seem to keen on him either. I've seen him play lots, he'd walk the SPL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 Birmingham reject doesn't inspire. My Dutch friends don't seem to keen on him either. Birmingham reject, just like Miller is a celtc and Derby reject? Doesn't help when the manager is Big ed McLeish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanksRFC 3,868 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 We will end up with some shite like de Visscher from Aberdeen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Birmingham reject doesn't inspire. My Dutch friends don't seem to keen on him either. Birmingham reject, just like Miller is a celtc and Derby reject? Doesn't help when the manager is Big ed McLeish. Miller fell out with Strachan and Liewell over money according to my sources, then Liewell started telling him he wasn't good enough and it was him who rejected Derby by having an exit clause in his contract pending on relegation. I'm not his biggest fan but I can clearly see the logic in the signing. He works his arse off, produced his best stuff under Walter and Ally and bears a gigantic grudge against Strachan and Liewell. He may just prove a few folk wrong. I really hope he does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraser77 0 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I AM AGAINST THE SIGNING BT I THINK EVERYONE WILL AGREE THAT THEY LIKE NOTHING BETTER THAN A PLAYER PROVING US WRONG AS FOR DE RIDDER WOULD LOVE HIM AT IBROX WAS SHOKED TO READ HE HAD BEEN RELEASED TO BE HONEST WE ARE CRYING OUT FOR SOMEONE LIKE HIM WE ARE THE PEOPLE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanksRFC 3,868 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I AM AGAINST THE SIGNING BT I THINK EVERYONE WILL AGREE THAT THEY LIKE NOTHING BETTER THAN A PLAYER PROVING US WRONG AS FOR DE RIDDER WOULD LOVE HIM AT IBROX WAS SHOKED TO READ HE HAD BEEN RELEASED TO BE HONEST WE ARE CRYING OUT FOR SOMEONE LIKE HIM WE ARE THE PEOPLE NO NEED TO SHOUT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraser77 0 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 sorry guys didnt realise i had "shouted" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,096 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Sign De Ridder now.....he will cure the right wing problem for nothing ..we better be looking . :angry2: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest therabbitt Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Agreed, had a fantastic Euro's last year. Get him signed. Also, the other stand-out of last years Euro's has sank without trace down south, Maceo Ridgers, he'd do a job also Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgblue 2 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Signed for Wigan Ridder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest therabbitt Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Ballacks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanksRFC 3,868 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 He looks like Hamit Altintop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Wigan Athletic have snapped up Daniel De Ridder after the midfielder's departure from Birmingham City. De Ridder had his contract cancelled by Blues on Monday and has now signed a three-year deal with Wigan. He had been brought to Birmingham by current Latics boss Steve Bruce last summer, but struggled to make an impact at St Andrews. The Dutchman made just 12 first-team appearances for the club and is now looking forward to playing under Bruce again at the JJB Stadium. Flattering "When a manager says he wants you for his team, it is very flattering, especially when it is a big team like Wigan who are now well established in the Premier League," De Ridder told the club's official website. The former Holland Under 21 international is Wigan's first signing of the summer, but Bruce is hoping De Ridder will not be the last arrival. Bruce said: "Daniel is an exciting player and I'm convinced he can make an impact at Wigan. "He has very quick feet and can pull off the unexpected, he's a player with a trick, who can go past defenders and has an eye for a pass. "He is also versatile enough to play in a number of positions. "It's clear we need to bring one or two new faces in this summer and we are currently chasing several targets. Watch this space." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3761558,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Typical Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Maestro 11,025 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Was going to Wigan from the start to play under Bruce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,751 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 So if the powers at be had their feelers on over the past week or so we could potentially have signed Morris & De Ridder and still had a more than decent sum of money left to invest on a couple of other players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 I hate shite like Wigan and Bolton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
filipsebonumberone 0 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 does walter not think we can bring quality players to rangers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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