Gone Ethan Pinnock (Coventry)

[AB]

He'll improve Coventry if he goes there so i'd rather he didn't.

I think if he improves them enough to make them take points off our rivals while not making Coventry better than us or taking points off us it’s overall better for us than continuing here and having a relatively minor role through the season.

 

[cd1994]

I think if he improves them enough to make them take points off our rivals while not making Coventry better than us or taking points off us it’s overall better for us than continuing here and having a relatively minor role through the season.

agreed, we aren't in competition with coventry. ive been told Yirenki who theyve signed is good and Rudoni will end up a prem level player but the rest of them are championship players

 

[Bigbee]

Doesn’t he have a son at Fulham? Might not be keen to move to a club outside of London (either uprooting the family or being constantly away commuting)

How was that allowed to happen ! Unless he's really sh*t and it was deliberate !

 

[brentford born & bred]

How was that allowed to happen ! Unless he's really sh*t and it was deliberate !

If you listen to the podcast from 5 years ago his son was at that stage at QPR

 

[cliffbee]

Ethan was great in his pomp but he's lost his pace and always looks uncomfortable with the ball at his feet now. High pressing teams know he is a weak spot

Total nonsense. The only PL game he started last season he was MOTM. He may need to leave for regular starts but can't see that happening while Sepp is injured.

 

[Freebee]

I think if he improves them enough to make them take points off our rivals while not making Coventry better than us or taking points off us it’s overall better for us than continuing here and having a relatively minor role through the season.

Rivals are obviously the teams around us on a similar level to us.If they can takes points
off them,they could do it to us too.

 

[Bigbee]

If you listen to the podcast from 5 years ago his son was at that stage at QPR

he's sh*t then , fine .

 

[mhead bee]

Ethan was great in his pomp but he's lost his pace and always looks uncomfortable with the ball at his feet now. High pressing teams know he is a weak spot

He got replaced by younger players and we are the best in business at finding them, had he left last year he would be someone else' player of the season by now.

 

[davewfilms]

Hope Ethan stays nice to have at least one left footed centre back to give us balance.
Last game he played last season he was the best player on the pitch by a country mile.
Wouldn’t blame him if he wants to leave if he can get 2 or 3 years elsewhere.

 

[RitchBee]

Think he’ll stay till next transfer window based on Josh going out only for half a season who I guess is his replacement possibility and VB being injured

 

[JANORAK]

Think he’ll stay till next transfer window based on Josh going out only for half a season who I guess is his replacement possibility and VB being injured

I’d assumed that Schuster was his replacement - as is our way.

 

[badgerbee]

Think Cov could use EP......

 

[Untouchable]

Judging by their first 25 mins against Arsenal, Coventry should be sending us a cheque for whatever we want for Big Eth.

 

[kenbee]

With SvdB injured and Shuster unproven we need to keep him until the January window,not just as cover but his influence in the dressing room,especially now that Henderson has gone.

 

[chizbee]

They could definitely do with him after tonight's game

 

[badgerbee]

They could definitely do with him after tonight's game

Could have done with him before the game.....

 

[GuyBee]

Coventry's problems seemed to be down the wings, and dealing with low crosses.......not sure Ethan would have been the obvious answer to those weaknesses

 

[ChesilB]

They needed more than Ethan. Looks to me like Arsenal will make any number of teams look out of their depth this season. Their squad depth is impressive.

 

[N5022N122]

their front lads did some good link up play, moving it out of defense other than banging it long was proving difficult. Arsenal killed the game early in. Still think there is a capable side in there with some slick passing and quick movement generally. Ethan not known for his quick feet and decisive passes to the mid field.

 

[WARFIELD BEE]

They needed more than Ethan. Looks to me like Arsenal will make any number of teams look out of their depth this season. Their squad depth is impressive.

Tzolis looking good signing

 

[ChesilB]

Tzolis looking good signing

Yes he does. Where did he come from?

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Yes he does. Where did he come from?

Club Brugge. Think we've been interested in him before.

 

[Edmundo]

Have I stumbled on the Tzolis thread by mistake?

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Have I stumbled on the Tzolis thread by mistake?

You stumbled on 3 posts.

 

[TadB]

Think he’ll stay till next transfer window based on Josh going out only for half a season who I guess is his replacement possibility and VB being injured

Why did we pay £17 million for Schuster?

 

[JANORAK]

Why did we pay £17 million for Schuster?

I don’t think we did. Whenever I’ve seen a figure, it’s been £14m/£15m…

 

[brentford born & bred]

Why did we pay £17 million for Schuster?

Because if we had waited a season and he had progressed as our recruitment department expect he would have cost £40M plus. We have 3 excellent centre backs and the dependable Pinnock as backup to allow Schuster to develop without pressure hopefully getting game time in the cup games whilst learning from our experienced centre backs during our intense training sessions.

 

[Gee Bee]

Think he’ll stay till next transfer window based on Josh going out only for half a season who I guess is his replacement possibility and VB being injured

I suspect Josh is only half a season in league 2 for development into a higher division loan in 2nd half of season

 

[TadB]

I don’t think we did. Whenever I’ve seen a figure, it’s been £14m/£15m…

You are spliting hairs. The argument remains the same. He was not bought for the B Team!

 

[TadB]

Because if we had waited a season and he had progressed as our recruitment department expect he would have cost £40M plus. We have 3 excellent centre backs and the dependable Pinnock as backup to allow Schuster to develop without pressure hopefully getting game time in the cup games whilst learning from our experienced centre backs during our intense training sessions.

He can develop as number four Centre Back quite easily without Pinnock. We only had effectively 4 Centre Backs after Christmas last season, and I do not think the forth was even used. I believe this is an academic argument as I do not believe that Coventry are in for him. If, however, he gets the chance he will go with my blessing.

 

[cliffbee]

Why did we pay £17 million for Schuster?

Completely irrelevant to his place in the pecking order. We paid about 10m more than that for Carvalho and he's never been close to a regular starter. Until Schuster proves he's better than Pinnock I don't see him as above in the CB pecking order.

 

[londondude]

Few rumours on X that West Ham have made contact for Ethan

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Few rumours on X that West Ham have made contact for Ethan

Feels like that one has been bubbling away all summer.

 

[Windmill Rd Bee]

Feels like that one has been bubbling away all summer.

Probably just keeping their irons in the fire

 

[TadB]

Completely irrelevant to his place in the pecking order. We paid about 10m more than that for Carvalho and he's never been close to a regular starter. Until Schuster proves he's better than Pinnock I don't see him as above in the CB pecking order.

Most sensible people can!

 

[Ollie]

View: https://x.com/david_ornstein/status/2091905904538968212?s=46

 

[Homer]

Sad, but it feels like it's time, and a good move for him.

 

[ChesilB]

Can only wish him well. He's been outstanding for us. Top man, top player.

 

[BeesManMax]

Good money for him at his age etc

 

[Brentford77]

I'm normally up for booing ex players who return...but there is no way at all I will ever bring myself to doing that if Ethan makes a return with the sky blues. What a guy.

 

[TOXIC BEE]

Take the emotion out of the fact that this is a Brentford legend and it’s fantastic business from PG and co…

Still very sad though, even if it is probably time we moved on. Hope he gets a fabulous reception when we play them (I’m sure he will).

 

[Ioweddie]

Lovely Chap. A true Brentford Legend. Good Luck Ethan. You are part of the story and will always be

 

[Houghton Bee]

Take the emotion out of the fact that this is a Brentford legend and it’s fantastic business from PG and co…

And by his agent if he gets a 3 year plus contract at his age.

Best of luck to him, legend

 

[hanworthbee]

Great deal for Ethan getting 3 years at 33 and good money for us.

 

[Banana]

Yep. all done.

 

[josht]

And by his agent if he gets a 3 year plus contract at his age.

Best of luck to him, legend

Yeah that's a crazy contract length for a 33 year old. What a great deal for him.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

All of that and we made a profit on him as well.

 

[badgerbee]

Another sad departure, but good luck big Ethan!!!
Legendary part of our journey!!
You'll get a great welcome back!!

Just Vitaly, Mathi, Rico and Josh left now from the promotion squad.............

 

[Ghost]

6 Million ... WOW

All the best big man! Leg-end.

 

[Wouldbee]

All of the above. Will never forget his contribution and leading part in promotion.
At one point his defending stats for a season were up there with Van Dijk
For you ,of all our players, it is a lamentable shame that time catches up with us all
LEDGE. Hats off sir .