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Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:47 am

Don’t know if this has legs.

A vast array of players have been linked with moves to the Welsh capital in recent weeks, but one rumour that has gathered pace regards Chris Brunt. The 33-year-old Northern Irishman is seeking a new challenge after current club West Bromwich Albion suffered the ignominy of Premier League relegation last season, and Cardiff are believed to be interested.

Acquiring a player recently relegated from the Premier League may seem an unwise idea for a club currently hoping to avoid that fate in the coming season but, when looking at West Brom’s performances with and without Brunt, it’s easy to see why such a move would appeal to Cardiff:

Re: Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:56 am

salopiancity wrote:Don’t know if this has legs.

A vast array of players have been linked with moves to the Welsh capital in recent weeks, but one rumour that has gathered pace regards Chris Brunt. The 33-year-old Northern Irishman is seeking a new challenge after current club West Bromwich Albion suffered the ignominy of Premier League relegation last season, and Cardiff are believed to be interested.

Acquiring a player recently relegated from the Premier League may seem an unwise idea for a club currently hoping to avoid that fate in the coming season but, when looking at West Brom’s performances with and without Brunt, it’s easy to see why such a move would appeal to Cardiff:


Do you have the stats for this ?

Be interesting to see.

Re: Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:36 am

Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2004 Middlesbrough 0 (0)
2004 → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 6 (2)
2004–2007 Sheffield Wednesday 134 (21)
2007– West Bromwich Albion 344 (42

Re: Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:56 am

The Baggies endured a truly dismal campaign last time out, but it’s notable just how much worse things got in the 12 games in which Brunt played no part.

Average goals scored per game dropped by 0.2 while average goals against climbed by 0.6, highlighting just how keenly his absence was felt at both ends of the part. More alarming, however, was the side’s win ratio.

The 23% win rate achieved by West Brom with Brunt in the side was unlikely to save them from relegation, but the 0% win rate without him was guaranteed to condemn them to a bottom 3 spot. To fail to win a single game without Brunt in 12 attempts is truly telling, and Baggies fans must wonder how their side became so dependent on just 1 man.

While age may not be on Brunt’s side, he’s a wiley Premier League operator with vast amounts of experience to share. His knowhow could be vital within a squad largely untested at the very highest level, and as such it’s a signing that would make perfect sense for Cardiff at this stage.

Re: Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:54 am

salopiancity wrote:The Baggies endured a truly dismal campaign last time out, but it’s notable just how much worse things got in the 12 games in which Brunt played no part.

Average goals scored per game dropped by 0.2 while average goals against climbed by 0.6, highlighting just how keenly his absence was felt at both ends of the part. More alarming, however, was the side’s win ratio.

The 23% win rate achieved by West Brom with Brunt in the side was unlikely to save them from relegation, but the 0% win rate without him was guaranteed to condemn them to a bottom 3 spot. To fail to win a single game without Brunt in 12 attempts is truly telling, and Baggies fans must wonder how their side became so dependent on just 1 man.

While age may not be on Brunt’s side, he’s a wiley Premier League operator with vast amounts of experience to share. His knowhow could be vital within a squad largely untested at the very highest level, and as such it’s a signing that would make perfect sense for Cardiff at this stage.


Thanks for that, seems like the sort we need. 100%er with the experience we require. Hope this one comes off.

Re: Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:13 pm

Good set peice taker aswell. We gunna have to rely on alot of set peices. Would be happy with this.

Re: Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:14 pm

Good set peice taker aswell. We gunna have to rely on alot of set peices. Would be happy with this.

Re: Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 2:22 pm

To old

Re: Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:11 pm

He's 33 but I'd have him he got all the experience that were after sign him on a 1 year deal with a optional extension could have that killer pass that we need.

Re: Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 4:34 pm

I would take him

Re: Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:00 pm

could be a replacement for Hoilett, nothing against that but certainly no improvement. Thenagain perhaps a better delivery

Re: Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:03 pm

Plays left wing or left back! Don’t need him,unless Bennett leaves,way pass his best like Lambert?

Re: Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:07 pm

I thought he was a right side player but maybe slot him in the middle.

Re: Chris Brunt

Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:35 pm

This is bull. He's been playing left back and is now slower and anyway we've got Bennett, Cunningham and Jazz can play there.

Re: Chris Brunt

Wed Jun 20, 2018 12:03 am

He has previously so that's better, he's versatile. Not gunna cost much if anything, would take in a heartbeat loads of premier league experience.

Re: Chris Brunt

Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:24 am

Wouldn't pay a fee for him, loan perhaps but no more.