Both are solid Prem players who lack the quality to play regularly in a side bidding to win the title. The question is, why would they want to join a relegation battle?
I suppose City would be reluctant to strengthen any of their rivals by selling or loaning to them the less than dynamic duo. And it might help their cause to strengthen us in the hope that we might then secure results against the likes of Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham - although the idea that Wright-Phillips and Bridge could make that much difference is a little far fetched.
Then there is the little matter of the cap on domestic loan signings. Ben Haim would either have to leave or be bought, and any thought of taking Keane or O'Hara on loan would be binned.
We need a left back and a pacey flank man, although SWP is better down the right than the left. The deal makes sense for us but would Bridge really want to join our troubled waters and be so close to John Terry? And as for SWP, his last stay in London was not exactly a happy one. Mind you, Wright-Phillips does enjoy playing at Upton Park! He can't have outjumped many defences to score over his career!
In case I don't post later, Merry Christmas to you all, even you guys who hate me! I hope you have a great day tomorrow and that Boxing Day is even better!
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Kevin in manchester writes..
just posted a goodwill message on a previous blog entry but to repeat thanks for this fantastic blog it brightens my day and all the best to you and yours in whatever way they may need such wishes.cheers, kevin.
Cheers mate. I saw it and replied. There is a lag on this thing! Have a great Christmas.
They would be useful signings alright.
Have a lovely Christmas HF and West ham will come back fit and firing against Fulham
I'd be happy with either or both of those!
Merry Xmas HF, have a good one.
SwissHammer Says....
Happy Christmas to one and all. Many Thanks HF for the posts. Keep them coming, the Black humour is a tonic to some of the other posts i see about West Ham!
Today is our Christmas in Switzerland so I am waiting for the Christmas Angel to bring me a nice surprise later. Perhaps a win against Fulham?
HF, what is the limit on domestic loan signings? How many do we have available to use? And finally, I assume loans from other leagues don't count or have a different quota.
Sorry for the naivete. This is the first year I can recall the issue being brought up.
Have a great holiday and thanks as well for the most entertaining blog I've found on the only team I truly follow anymore (that's after having season tickets to the New York Mets for 7 years and the New York Rangers for 24 years).
I think it is two of each mate. But I may be wrong!
Have an enjoyable and safe Christmas HF and everyone, and an enjoyable and safe holiday for those that don't celebrate it. Remember, it's all about family people, and if there's someone you're upset with and haven't spoken to in a while, give them a nudge, it'll be worth it.
Merry Xmas HF. We surely don't hate you! All the best to you and your family. And, may we be a Premier Leauge Club next year (with or without Grant).
The like to you Stani and Sav. Here's hoping for a Grant inspired hat-trick of victories over the Christmas break, followed by a victory over Barnsley in the Cup and a two legged victory over Birmingham in the Carling Cup semifinal!
...he's drinking already Sav!
Here HF, scientists have discovered the best cure for hangovers; honey on toast:
http://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/food-drink/secret-to-a-smooth-hangover-honey-on-toast-blog-20-the-telegraph.html
Honey on toast? That's what the Tories have been feeding the Liberal Democrats at the cabinet brunches. With a sprinkling of LSD!
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