Hammer Time For Hogan – Or Will Bunfight Go To The Wire?

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David Carney on January 5, 2017 at 2:14 pm

It’s not Brentford that need to hold their nerve – it is Premier League clubs who could lose many, many millions by falling down to the Champonship that are more nervous. Next window for them is too late so an extra £5 million over the reported £10 million already offered is good business for a jittery Premier League team.

Ted Soudan on January 5, 2017 at 2:32 pm

Bit surprised that Dave Lane even mentioned ‘mothballing’ Hogan. Why not let him continue to play, score more goals and cement the higher transfer fee. Historically players are injured in training as well as in a match. Is Dave really suggesting that that he is also ‘mothballed’ from training?

Regards,
Ted Soudan

Dave Lane on January 5, 2017 at 3:40 pm
Not suggesting anything just running through a few likely considerations – for example, if you knew you had the winning Euromillions lottery ticket in your back pocket would you take it down the pub to show your mates the next day, or lock it up somewhere safe so you could cash it in on the Monday?
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- Ted Soudan on January 5, 2017 at 5:44 pm
  Sorry Dave,
  ‘Euromillions’ ticket argument doesn’t hold water as value is the same whether the next day or the following Monday. My argument is that by playing Hogan and him continuing to score, you have more chance of increasing his transfer value. Your argument is Safety first. Mine isn’t.
  Regards,
  Ted Soudan
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  - Dave Lane on January 5, 2017 at 6:00 pm
    It does hold water, if you take the ticket to the pub when you know you’ve hit the jackpot, you risk losing the ticket… After the Judge injury the club will be thinking safety first I imagine. We shall see, as I say, just thoughts, not suggestions or recommendations.
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Richard on January 6, 2017 at 2:27 am

He will probably be rested for the cup game (in case it gets to squeaky bum time)but if he is still our player I feel he will be back for the Newcastle game tarkygate not withstanding.
On a separate matter are we doing anything to try to sign Judgy to a new contract ?

Ray on January 6, 2017 at 12:19 pm

Just briefly on the Judgey rumours. He is getting a bit of stick online as we’ve looked after him for a year. It’s probably false anyway, but not long ago I heard many people ruing the fact that we hadn’t cashed in before he broke his leg. Bear in mind what Martin Allen said about footballers limited career, Judgey is 28 and recovering from a seriously broken leg. If the price is right with 6 months on his contract lets not be stubborn. If Scotty goes, he was off sick for two years and has only given us 9 months in return, albeit 9 great scoring months. Everyone thinks he has a price which will repay that. Judgey may have too and doesn’t have much time left to set up his family for life.
Judgey has denied all rumours and I’m sure he will stay, but I wouldn’t criticise him if the offer is good for us and him.

It’s probably Toon trying to unnerve us aka Sean Dyche/Tarkygate

I’m still looking forward to seeing Hogan, Judgey, Canos, Jota in our line up. Who needs a defence??

Bees make honey not money on January 6, 2017 at 4:54 pm

Well done Beesotted scouting team by the way after your podcast!

‘Brentford eye Wycombe striker Scott Kashket

SAM MORSHEAD: Brentford are weighing up a move for Scott Kashket as clubs begin to circle for the freescoring Wycombe striker.
Kashket, 20, was picked up as a free agent in the summer after his contract with Leyton Orient was cancelled and has rewarded the punt taken on him by the Chairboys, netting 13 times in 15 appearances.

Seven goals in six outings in December ensured he won the League Two player of the month award and Brentford, who could lose Scott Hogan to the Premier League during the transfer window, are one of several clubs keeping a keen eye on the prolific frontman.

Promotion-chasing Brighton have also been monitoring his situation, as well as League One outfit Peterborough.
Wycombe would be loath to lose their top scorer but a bid of around £400,000 would likely be irresistible

Sportsmail understands Bees chief scout Andy Scott has been to watch Kashket on several occasions during the first half of the season.’