david james to bristol

[pepsipete]

Originally Posted by Freathy

Football is supposed to be about entertainment and seeing big name stars. Bristol City have absolutely done the right thing by signing James. That signing along with the appointment of Steve Coppel is a real huge statement of intent that is bound to give the crowds at Ashton Gate a massive boost. And imagine the sales of the goalkeepers shirt with Englands No1 name on the back!

Its a funny old game, we signed Shilton and got relegated, ditto Brian Hall.

[punchdrunk]

Yep we also signed Bruce Grobbelaar,did that have any effect on attendances??

[Tringreen]

James is still a top keeper, Shilton and Grobs weren't.

[pepsipete]

Originally Posted by Tringreen

James is still a top keeper, Shilton and Grobs weren't.

Think Shilton at that time was better than James is now. James is only in the England team because we have no decent keepers.

[Tringreen]

We'll just have to wait and see how it works out at City. They are clearly gearing up for a promotion push in the next season or two .
You wouldn't pay his wages unless you had cash backed , real ambition.

[punchdrunk]

Im not being an "Aviva boy" believe me i am all for big investment and all the rest of it, i just think if you have that much to invest (wages) in a team i think spending it on a goalkeeper is a bit of a waste, but then again when they have Maynard up front

[Tringreen]

Originally Posted by punchdrunk

Im not being an "Aviva boy" believe me i am all for big investment and all the rest of it, i just think if you have that much to invest (wages) in a team i think spending it on a goalkeeper is a bit of a waste, but then again when they have Maynard up front

I know you're not an Aviva boy Punchie . I believe that Coppel is a steady man and wouldn't waste money unless he thought he'd get 'value'.
City seem to be in a similar situation to Reading when he took over. They have 'enough' money to make a difference and with the new stadium, City, like Argyle, have the potential for developing a bigger fanbase than Reading.