Signing from Millwall, confirmed through club text
Signing from Millwall, confirmed through club text
Official text saying were signing Tony Craig!
Bit of experience in defence is definitely in need.
http://www.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/La...848255,00.html
[QUOTE=Orp_Bee;1979242]Official text saying were signing Tony Craig!
Bit of experience in defence is definitely in need.
http://www.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/La...848255,00.html
Good going BFC, this deal was a long time in the works but one Uwe was keen to get over the line. He was highly regarded by Millwall and the Millwall fans. Was Captain last season for some of their campaign!
Left back and centre back?
DVT in the Ealing Road
That's our captain sorted then
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Good signing ! Maybe bidwell wont be returning then !
I'd imagine he has been signed as a centre back so Bidwell will still be on our radar
yep, can play both. Replaced Paul Robinson at centre half last season when Robinson was injured and took over the captaincy.Originally Posted by jharvey85
Just spoke to a Millwall fan at work. Apparently Jackett wanted to keep him for the start of the season as he was still unsure about their left back. Goes without saying that he is very disapointed that he has been allowed to sign for us. However more of a defensive centre back than an attacking one. That said, very happy with this signing
Here's what Millwall fans think:
http://www.millwall.vitalfootball.co...=97121&posts=9
Seems a couple were thinking he'd play a part for them this season in the Championship
Experienced in the Championship. A good defender who will put his body on the line, but not one to make marauding runs into the opposition half. Can play left-back or centre-half so would still expect another left-back to come in - Bidwell? We now have Legge, Craig, Dean and Balkestein at centre-half. Would not be surprised to see Pim leaving now as he won't want to be fourth choice. If suspensions and injuries did take their toll, we can always bring in a loanee or call up on of the development squad - Mawson?
Hope we bring in Redwood for the DS too. Still raw but could push Craig/Bidwell.
I was thinking the same myself. Seems a decent signing though.
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This is a really serious sign of our intent to go places next season as TC is a very experienced and established first teamer at a decent Championship club and I bleieve that this will be a long term deal which will not come cheap either.
The deal has taken a very long time to come to fruition as I understand that moves were made to bring TC here on loan back in January. We also need some experience in our team to help the younge rplayers develop and lead them on the pitch.
He is a proven Championship level defender who can play both at CH and LB and will be the left sided defender that UR has been seeking.
More than that he is very vocal on the pitch and leads by example and will not put up with any slackers.
I fully expect him to be made captain and to form a partnership with Harlee Dean but be able to fill in a sneeded at LB.
I think that this will have no impact on our moves to sign Bidwell but it will certainly spell the end of Pim's chances of contributing next season and hopefully he will see the writing on the wall and try and fix himself up with a move elsewhere.
Last edited by North London Bee; 13th July 2012 at 10:11.
Very good signing. Was in the first team when Millwall went on their excellent run. Surprised Kenny's let him go, not that I'm complaining.
Tevez and Torres up front? I would prefer Donaldson and Grella!
Another great signing by the looks of it !!
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wellse (13th July 2012)
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3 year deal subject to medical.
Good stuff, confirmed on Millwall site too, cheers Tom
British by birth English by the grace of god.
Yes, Millwall fan here not happy! and astonished they let him go. Said he was excellent towards end of season.
British by birth English by the grace of god.
http://www.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/La...848255,00.html
"Tony, a tall left sided defender"
Good to see Uwe getting exactly what he wants.
They were all excellent towards the end of last season. I wouldn't be surprised if they make a play-off tilt this campaign.
Tevez and Torres up front? I would prefer Donaldson and Grella!
Just goes to show that we shouldn't get in a lather over apparent lack of activity in the transfer market as lots of things seem to be going on behind the scenes which the club manage to keep a lid on. I must admit that I am guilty of this perhaps because of the experience of previous seasons.
This seems a really good signing and is certainly a statement of intent, if one were needed, of the determination of the club to get out of this league.
I wonder how the defence will be set up now? I understand Dean is a left sided CB as is Pim and this would seem to be Craig's preferred position.
I dont think that Legge would be preferred to Dean, so it makes me wonder. Would agree that it still makes a return of Bidwell possible.
Could be a case of Dean/Legge with Craig/Pim maybe?
Just spoken to a Millwall supporter mate and he says that he will be a great signing for us, wears his heart on his sleeve, lacks a bit of pace but makes up for it with his all round 100% game. Very comfortable left sided defender who is best at centreback in his opinion. Its always nice to hear good things about new players. Roll on Walsall.
He came with Uwe on Wednesday night at Hampton and sat with him on the balcony upstairs in the clubhouse, I did wonder who it was to be fair.
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