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Nathan Collins

Indian Bee said:
My fear with Collins is that I would not be surprised if some big clubs have been tracking him and we get an offer in the close season that would be hard to turn down.
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With the club option, he’s effectively under contract for another 6 years. Any offer is going to have to be mega.
 

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Indian Bee said:
My fear with Collins is that I would not be surprised if some big clubs have been tracking him and we get an offer in the close season that would be hard to turn down.
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The "big clubs" with their amazing scouting (i.e reading the Sun) will look at our goals against and decide he isnt good enough.
Or doesnt cost enough.
Thats how they usually do it
 

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Indian Bee said:
My fear with Collins is that I would not be surprised if some big clubs have been tracking him and we get an offer in the close season that would be hard to turn down.
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But why fear selling our best players at a price our management consider so good we couldn't turn it down? I realise it has been approaching 5 seasons since we were in that position after selling Watkins and Benrahma, but both for many seasons before that and subsequent to those sales we have a great track record of replacing with as good or better players at a fraction of the price for which we have sold players.
Not only does it make financial sense to keep us sustainable, shows young players that we can be a stepping stone in the Premier League before going to a big club but also it keeps the squad fresh. I remember Phil Giles saying how important it was for existing players to find something new when they arrive for pre season, new players being the obvious but he even said tongue in cheek minor things like a new coffee machine at the training ground.
 

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brentford born & bred said:
But why fear selling our best players at a price our management consider so good we couldn't turn it down? I realise it has been approaching 5 seasons since we were in that position after selling Watkins and Benrahma, but both for many seasons before that and subsequent to those sales we have a great track record of replacing with as good or better players at a fraction of the price for which we have sold players.
Not only does it make financial sense to keep us sustainable, shows young players that we can be a stepping stone in the Premier League before going to a big club but also it keeps the squad fresh. I remember Phil Giles saying how important it was for existing players to find something new when they arrive for pre season, new players being the obvious but he even said tongue in cheek minor things like a new coffee machine at the training ground.
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Agree, but don’t forget we sold Toney for 40m last season so it hasn’t been 5 years. It would have been 2 years ago if he wasn’t such a tit
 

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mhead bee said:
Agree, but don’t forget we sold Toney for 40m last season so it hasn’t been 5 years. It would have been 2 years ago if he wasn’t such a tit
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I was referring to unforced sales of players on long contracts. Both Raya and Toney were forced sales due to their contracts being run down.
 

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brentford born & bred said:
But why fear selling our best players at a price our management consider so good we couldn't turn it down? I realise it has been approaching 5 seasons since we were in that position after selling Watkins and Benrahma, but both for many seasons before that and subsequent to those sales we have a great track record of replacing with as good or better players at a fraction of the price for which we have sold players.
Not only does it make financial sense to keep us sustainable, shows young players that we can be a stepping stone in the Premier League before going to a big club but also it keeps the squad fresh. I remember Phil Giles saying how important it was for existing players to find something new when they arrive for pre season, new players being the obvious but he even said tongue in cheek minor things like a new coffee machine at the training ground.
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The fear is more related to the fact I very much see Collins as a future captain post Norgaard (even next season) and has all the leadership qualities. Apart from his defensive abilities this would be hard to replace.
 

Nathan Collins

Indian Bee said:
The fear is more related to the fact I very much see Collins as a future captain post Norgaard (even next season) and has all the leadership qualities. Apart from his defensive abilities this would be hard to replace.
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I think you’re right about future captain, no-one else stands out for the role. Collins is in the top 6 young PL CB’s but I’d say Branthwaite will attract the most attention come June, along with one of Palace’s pair.
 

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Indian Bee said:
The fear is more related to the fact I very much see Collins as a future captain post Norgaard (even next season) and has all the leadership qualities. Apart from his defensive abilities this would be hard to replace.
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Good point about being a potential captain post Norgaard, but I am sure the management team would have that covered if Collins sold.
I do wonder why TF has not given him the armband this season when Norgaard not available or subbed? Seems to be either MJ, VJ or YW take the armband.
 

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brentford born & bred said:
Good point about being a potential captain post Norgaard, but I am sure the management team would have that covered if Collins sold.
I do wonder why TF has not given him the armband this season when Norgaard not available or subbed? Seems to be either MJ, VJ or YW take the armband.
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Those who have deputised as captain have been at Brentford a lot longer than Collins. Would it not be a snub to them if Collins was given the captaincy?
 

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Indian Bee said:
The fear is more related to the fact I very much see Collins as a future captain post Norgaard (even next season) and has all the leadership qualities. Apart from his defensive abilities this would be hard to replace.
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Wouldn’t expect Collins as club captain in the near future based on TF’s comments last month. Was a bit surprising but TF knows the players far better than any of us do
View: https://x.com/tabuteaus/status/1894069596228841766?s=46
 

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jlove said:
I think you’re right about future captain, no-one else stands out for the role. Collins is in the top 6 young PL CB’s but I’d say Branthwaite will attract the most attention come June, along with one of Palace’s pair.
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I would not be surprised if is he one of a few players Liverpool are looking at if VVD does not sign an extension. But completely agree that Brathwaite and others would be higher up for a few clubs.
 

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Nathan Collins

Indian Bee said:
Another excellent performance - probably my MoM. What a bargain he has turned out to be. As I noted this morning, scouts are looking at him (I believe).
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Fully agree, when you think his old buddy Killman went to West Ham for twice as much I know who I prefer. He's is a great player and will be a great captain no doubt about it.
 

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It is a pleasure to witness a player develop and improve week on week in front of our eyes. It is him plus one at centre back these days. That felt a long way off last season. His improvement has been off the scale.
 

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When I look back upon the game
It's sometimes with a sense of shame
He's never been the one to blame
For everything he has to do

No matter when or where we win
There's one thing in common
It's a, it's a, it's a,....... it's Collins
 

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A wonderful player. So composed and talented. We have once again bought great potential and polished it into a gem.
 

Nathan Collins

A rock at the back. Beautiful to watch. Comfortable with the ball at his feet and what I like is it seems all the players have full trust in him. Has to be around the £75M mark now and rising.
 

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He has been absolutely outstanding all season and yesterday was another Collins masterclass in defending.
 

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Nathan Collins

PGH_Bee said:
Sure we could sell him. Seeing as he is functionally signed until 2031, how about 15 mil per year we would be giving him up for, 90 mil total.

He's simply too good to let go unless there is an unreal offer.
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I was wondering similar. What’s the record price for a defender? I remember £80m for Maguire to ManU.
They can have a closer look at him soon.
 

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Its inevitable that Nathan will be coveted by a number of clubs. He is an outstanding young centre back who will only get better. If goes in the future we will make a handsome profit I am sure. However I sense after the turmoil and angst of his year at Wolves followed by the faith and coaching TF has given him he will think twice about jumping too early. I predict he will be here for 2 more years and his partnership with VDB will be the envy of may next season.
 

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Its amazing how Phil and co can see such potential in players that other clubs and fans cant . Wolves fans would of driven him down to us as he was seen as a liability riddled with mistakes

I've rewritten the above as it was garbage before
 
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TorbayBee said:
Its inevitable that Nathan will be coveted by a number of clubs. He is an outstanding young centre back who will only get better. If goes in the future we will make a handsome profit I am sure. However I sense after the turmoil and angst of his year at Wolves followed by the faith and coaching TF has given him he will think twice about jumping too early. I predict he will be here for 2 more years and his partnership with VDB will be the envy of may next season.
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I think he’s already expressed a few times that, after all the short stays he’s had at Burnley and Wolves, he really values the settled and positive environment at Brentford.
 

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Bigbee said:
Its amazing how Phil and co can see such potential in players that other clubs and fans cant . Wolves fans would of driven him down to us as he was seen as a liability riddled with mistakes

I've rewritten the above as it was garbage before
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Agreed.
However from what I've seen/understand, it would appear that a lot of Ireland fans share the same views of those from Wolves when he turns out for RoI.......
 

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He lined up again as captain for Ireland yesterday.

Struggled a bit at times (just not on the same page as those around him), but just barley missed netting a goal on a free kick.
 

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badgerbee said:
Agreed.
However from what I've seen/understand, it would appear that a lot of Ireland fans share the same views of those from Wolves when he turns out for RoI.......
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In fairness to RoI, Collins plays with better players at Brentford and a better coaching set up.
 

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Bigbee said:
Its amazing how Phil and co can see such potential in players that other clubs and fans cant . Wolves fans would of driven him down to us as he was seen as a liability riddled with mistakes

I've rewritten the above as it was garbage before
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Spot on @Bigbee
I think this is our biggest asset and the main reason we’ve been the success we have over the last decade or so.
That and the fact that we’re willing to persevere with players when they are getting started, have a slump in form, lose confidence or get injured.
 

Nathan Collins

Bigbee said:
Its amazing how Phil and co can see such potential in players that other clubs and fans cant . Wolves fans would of driven him down to us as he was seen as a liability riddled with mistakes

I've rewritten the above as it was garbage before
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Yep, they preferred Craig Dawson ??
 

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NC booked in RoI 2-1 win tonight...4-2 on aggregate....
 

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Played every minute this season alongside van dyke they are the only two to have done so... Touchwood
 

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Newcastle fans/ media lovers process for journalism:
Step 1) create a believable name (e.g MagNews, All_About_Newcastle)
Step 2) Go to the GPG and find a player that we think is under the radar
Step 3) Create a title saying: Newcastle United in pole position to win battle for Brentford starlet (optional: compared to Ronaldinho, Figo, Maldini)
Step 4) write a whole load of sh*t underneath without naming the source
Step 5) post to the public for clicks

example given:
www.givemesport.com

Newcastle Want to Sign 'Outstanding' Star Compared to Maldini

Eddie Howe is eager to bolster his defensive options for next season.
www.givemesport.com www.givemesport.com
 

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damsgard.szn said:
Newcastle fans/ media lovers process for journalism:
Step 1) create a believable name (e.g MagNews, All_About_Newcastle)
Step 2) Go to the GPG and find a player that we think is under the radar
Step 3) Create a title saying: Newcastle United in pole position to win battle for Brentford starlet (optional: compared to Ronaldinho, Figo, Maldini)
Step 4) write a whole load of sh*t underneath without naming the source
Step 5) post to the public for clicks

example given:
www.givemesport.com

Newcastle Want to Sign 'Outstanding' Star Compared to Maldini

Eddie Howe is eager to bolster his defensive options for next season.
www.givemesport.com www.givemesport.com
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step 6) Do it during an international break where it gets maximum exposure as nothing else is happening.
step 7) Sit back and watch the gullible believe it,stress over it and discuss which top 6 club would be the best fit for the player.
 
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