Everton Striker Ellis Simms is Coventry bound and good riddance! I was never much of a fan of this player, and at those inflated prices it is wise of Ipswich to pull out.
The 22-year-old Oldham-born player was interesting several Championship clubs, including Town, and his former loan club Sunderland; along with Bristol City, Middlesbrough, Blackburn, Swansea, and Stoke City. Most pulled out quickly but Town bid around 4 million for the forward, but this was not seen as good enough for the Toffee’s, who wanted a transfer war to commence and this is when Town lost interest.
We have no need to be unduly concerned. Simms is not as good as some people seem to think, and we could do a lot better for less than half his asking price. The problem we face is that a lot of time has been spent trying to get this Simms deal over the line, and CEO Mark Ashton is preoccupied this season with a lot of other things, with a new TV channel and the job of overseeing new developments at Portman Road which includes our new playing surface! He is not on his own but everything takes time.
I have been raving recently about Roda forward Dylan Vince but I have been informed that he was not on the list of the 12 striker candidates that Kieran Mckenna gave to Ashton earlier in the window, and the Blues still have many irons in the fire. The trouble is time. We are just over three weeks away from the new campaign, and we have to bed these players in, get them up to match fitness, and getting to know the players and the system that our manager Kieran McKenna employs. New players need time to adjust to a new football environment. Watch this space. Something will happen soon!
He’s too good for your shower…..
You need a cold shower Jason. Cool down man!
Sounds like a bit of sour grapes!
Hello Frank. Without giving to much away, is there any chance/interest in Hirst returning? Not a squeak about him.
I think something is happening still behind the scenes Steve, but Town are keeping their cards very close to their chest at the moment.
Yes,Steve he was spotted at Portman Road yesterday, and rumour has it he is taking his medical as we speak. The Foxes wanted him to stay but George wanted away apparently.
Simms price was £3.5m rising to £5m (after x appearances) and £8m after promotion and international caps. Plus 10% sell on clause.
When big clubs like Coventry take interest, the Ipswiches and Sunderland just can’t compete.
Also looking likely that Dylan Vince will be joining Simms at Coventry.
8 million. You’ve been had. Small clubs like Coventry ain’t got a clue how to spend money.
Yeah whatever. £3.5m up front with rest performance based sounds like a great deal. Coventry haven’t got a clue with transfers hey, turned Gyokeres from a £1m player to at £20m player in 2 seasons. 🤡
We shall see MC.
Do you want some salt to go with your vinegar?
Not sure what you are getting at there Michigan Mark…
I’m a Rochdale supporter, I work for a football finance company.
I was purely correcting the myth that Simms price is £8m.
I personally think it’s a very good signing and that the players that Coventry look to be signing will make them a real force this coming season.
Coventry have actually spent much less than Ipswich over the last 10 years with more success.
Good luck to both teams.
Thanks the Bear but we do you get your information from? Ipswich have spent far less and over that time have off-loaded a lot of players so the balance sheet is balanced. Let hope Victor what’s it, goes to Sporting Lisbon as planned, otherwise you are in deep s…!
i hope he scores a hatrick against you !! kn#$b
We’ll said that man.
In your dreams Kevin. In your dreams!
It seems to be a very harsh assessment by Frank Weston. Has he done something to upset the writer?
Well obviously turned Ipswich down
Not really Mike. I have never really been much of a fan to be honest, but as you know, football is very subjective so I might be proved wrong!