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Tom Ince

Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:23 am

Remember when he was the next big thing?
Or thought he was anyway.

Didn't we try and sign him from Blackpool under Jones?

Re: Tom Ince

Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:29 am

Once was practically anonymous, as he has been the last few times he played against us.

He had a few decent seasons at the start of his career, but now he's not anything special.

Re: Tom Ince

Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:50 am

We tried to sign him , he came here with his Dad on the train. It was looking good - then he went and signed for BlackPool.
Always in it for the money rather than his career. Never really fulfilled his potential, or maybe he did - and actualyt wasnt that good. Playing for Luton at the wrong end of the championship is probably not what he had in mind at this stage of his career.

Re: Tom Ince

Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:29 am

Cardiff wasn't a big enough opportunity for him at the time as he was destined for bigger things. I wonder how that's working out for him?

Re: Tom Ince

Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:52 am

Pantmawr Bluebird wrote:Remember when he was the next big thing?
Or thought he was anyway.

Didn't we try and sign him from Blackpool under Jones?

Malky wanted him just after we got promoted. Think we tabled £8m which at the time was about right for a player of his quality (then). How the ‘mighty’ fallen :laughing6:

Re: Tom Ince

Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:06 pm

Fairblue27 wrote:Cardiff wasn't a big enough opportunity for him at the time as he was destined for bigger things. I wonder how that's working out for him?



the head in the shed family... wasnt just us he turned down... the list is endless

Re: Tom Ince

Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:17 pm

In fairness, he did look destined for big things when he was at Blackpool. I was gutted when he turned us down, but since then his career has stagnated. Dodged a bullet there.

Re: Tom Ince

Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:43 pm

Remember the photo of him and his dad coming down for talks .

Re: Tom Ince

Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:46 am

Badly influenced by his Dad.

Re: Tom Ince

Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:20 am

bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
Pantmawr Bluebird wrote:Remember when he was the next big thing?
Or thought he was anyway.

Didn't we try and sign him from Blackpool under Jones?

Malky wanted him just after we got promoted. Think we tabled £8m which at the time was about right for a player of his quality (then). How the ‘mighty’ fallen :laughing6:


Did we go after him twice then?

I was sure Jones went after him one year as well, maybe he chose to go to Blackpool as they were in the Prem at the time?

I'm getting the years and teams mixed up here I think :lol:

Re: Tom Ince

Thu Feb 18, 2021 11:28 am

Pantmawr Bluebird wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
Pantmawr Bluebird wrote:Remember when he was the next big thing?
Or thought he was anyway.

Didn't we try and sign him from Blackpool under Jones?

Malky wanted him just after we got promoted. Think we tabled £8m which at the time was about right for a player of his quality (then). How the ‘mighty’ fallen :laughing6:


Did we go after him twice then?

I was sure Jones went after him one year as well, maybe he chose to go to Blackpool as they were in the Prem at the time?

I'm getting the years and teams mixed up here I think :lol:

Not sure about jones’ interest but Malky deffo went for him. Fee was agreed. I’m the one who usually mixes up dates mate lol :old:

Re: Tom Ince

Thu Feb 18, 2021 11:31 am

Pantmawr Bluebird wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
Pantmawr Bluebird wrote:Remember when he was the next big thing?
Or thought he was anyway.

Didn't we try and sign him from Blackpool under Jones?

Malky wanted him just after we got promoted. Think we tabled £8m which at the time was about right for a player of his quality (then). How the ‘mighty’ fallen :laughing6:


Did we go after him twice then?

I was sure Jones went after him one year as well, maybe he chose to go to Blackpool as they were in the Prem at the time?

I'm getting the years and teams mixed up here I think :lol:



no mate Blackpool had just been relegated when he signed for them.. 2 seasons later after we had won promotion we offered the 8 mill.....