Ginge signs 2 year extension
This discussion was created from comments split from: Pre January 2016 Window - Transfer Spec.
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Genuinely delighted for him, but also pleased for the club.
It's easy to see players as commodities, but when you read what Ginge says you see how much it means to him (and presumably most players.)
I really like the fact that we don't seem to be going all 'Citeh' and simply going out and buying everyone we can afford, but are assessing players we have, and rewarding hard-work and good performances.
For me, it allows the squad to develop and improve, rather than simply getting in a whole load of players and seeing what happens.
I would imagine it is also good for squad morale.
We all bang on about how we want players to play for the shirt, give 100% and all that.
Well with James Collins it does exactly what it says on the tin.
He'll make the odd mistake but he'll save us more points than he costs us.
Great professional too.
'had to get my head down and prove that my attitude, training and performances could earn me a contract'
;clap
Glad you are staying, sir ;thumbsup ;scarf
Both his spells with us he has given 100% an excellent squad player.
Best early Christmas present ever!
Delighted as much for him and his family as for us.
Works for me
Grey totally agree with your comments ;ok
With Ogbonna, Tomkins, Reid, Collins and Burke (after potentially a full season playing regularly in the Football League) our defensive options look brilliant going to the OS. One thing which is for sure though (as shown this season), he will get games- people get knocks (esp WHU ;lol ) Suspensions, good cup runs, tactical changes a la tomkins this season moving to RB.
Does anybody think ging Will get testimonial and should he ?
I think he should if he has done 10 years combined service for the club
Well done to the Dave's for getting some sort of a fee for him. As others have said a grossly over the top fee paid for him, but that's not his fault. A good deal for us, good for Norwich and good for him - it's one of those where everyone comes out on top.
With this caption ....
West Ham team-mate Andy Carroll has revealed his nickname for Collins
;doh
I know I go on about it, so you probably think have a bee in my bonnet, but really??? This is a sports journalist employed by the BBC?
;doh
Really pleased for him as he's got a youngish family and appears settled here, and pleased for us that he'll be around, both on the pitch and as an example to the youngsters off it, for another couple of years. ;thumbsup
Seriously, he has said many times he didn't want to leave first time round and he loves the club. He is taking care of his body and training, he knows he may not always start, but keeps himself ready. What a great role model for the younger players.