Ryan Manning

[Tarbie]

And whos falling over themselves as you put it exagerating?! And whos said hes going to be the next big thing?! No one, hes a good young player with plenty of playing to be had and experience gained! You have vertually judged him on a handful of games which is ridiculas as we wont see the full potential until a season or two! And if we want to build a good squad we need to keep it/them together, not straight away as one looks good get rid!

What's ridiculous is that a player that any club in the land could have bought for maximum 100k 6 months ago is now being looked at as somehow indispensable.

The guy has had less than 20 games, 1 goal and a couple of assists. And not even any loans spells before that. As I said earlier, if Prem clubs have seen enough to part with big bucks for him then good luck to them. We'd be wise to take the money and run, as his future as a top player is far from guaranteed.

We do jump the gun in almost every sense as fans!

[Stanley]

Wasn't it also his ball back in for Lynch to head home? If so, that's 2 assists. But he's not all that apparently.

1 assist mate. It was Luongo's assist for Conor (as BrightonR previously mentioned).

[Pinkie]

People get carried away though don't they? Young player shows a bit of promise and next thing, we're all falling over ourselves about him.

For me, he looks decent. But I think anyone who thinks he's gonna automatically be the next big thing are probably the ones who are "clueless about football" as you put it.

He might go on to play regularly at the highest level. Or he may, like most players who break through at Championship level, end up plying his trade predominantly in the lower leagues.

If a Premiership club wants to roll the dice and spend big money based on what Manning has shown so far then that's up to them. Personally I think they'd be taking a massive punt.

And whos falling over themselves as you put it exagerating?! And whos said hes going to be the next big thing?! No one, hes a good young player with plenty of playing to be had and experience gained! You have vertually judged him on a handful of games which is ridiculas as we wont see the full potential until a season or two! And if we want to build a good squad we need to keep it/them together, not straight away as one looks good get rid!

[Hove Ranger]

Looks a good prospect but every player has his price and I don't think it will take too much to prise Manning away

[Tarbie]

Yes they are, not necessarily on here. But a couple of.posts on here suggest some wouldn't be that bothered by him going, and I find that slightly alarming.

See your point mate.

Problem is with the amount of money floating around in the top flight these days, clubs will spend millions on a player based on a little bit of potential. If Manning genuinely has caught the eye of a few Premier sides, we have to expect that he will probably go. 5 or 6 million quid is a lot of money for us these days but next to nothing for a Premiership side.

Best not to get too attached in my opinion. If he's a Premiership player in the making then we'll lose him at some point. The important thing is ensuring he leaves on our terms and not for buttons like Charlie Austin!

[corbray]

People get carried away though don't they? Young player shows a bit of promise and next thing, we're all falling over ourselves about him.

For me, he looks decent. But I think anyone who thinks he's gonna automatically be the next big thing are probably the ones who are "clueless about football" as you put it.

He might go on to play regularly at the highest level. Or he may, like most players who break through at Championship level, end up plying his trade predominantly in the lower leagues.

If a Premiership club wants to roll the dice and spend big money based on what Manning has shown so far then that's up to them. Personally I think they'd be taking a massive punt.

Good points about manning, who knows how he'll turn out its all just opinions really. Imo he does have potential to be a decent prem player from what weve all seen of him, hes the archetectual modern midfielder in that he can do anyrhing and has a wicked pass from awkward situations too.
As rebel said, 5m would be a great offer for him, i certainly wouldnt wanna sell him for a penny less given all the money in the prem 5m for a player would be like a £3 meal deal for us

[Ginger Ninja]

Is anyone saying they want him sold though? People are just saying that if someone in the top flight wants to spend big bucks on him then we'd have to consider it!

Yes they are, not necessarily on here. But a couple of.posts on here suggest some wouldn't be that bothered by him going, and I find that slightly alarming.

[Rebel R's]

People get carried away though don't they? Young player shows a bit of promise and next thing, we're all falling over ourselves about him.

For me, he looks decent. But I think anyone who thinks he's gonna automatically be the next big thing are probably the ones who are "clueless about football" as you put it.

He might go on to play regularly at the highest level. Or he may, like most players who break through at Championship level, end up plying his trade predominantly in the lower leagues.

If a Premiership club wants to roll the dice and spend big money based on what Manning has shown so far then that's up to them. Personally I think they'd be taking a massive punt.

Intelligent post,I totally agree,if Manning does turn out to be a good player for us then great and if then a premiership club offer £5 milion or so for him then he wI'll be gone,I personally don't think he is at that level yet.

[Tarbie]

I find it amazing on here how so many seem to be clueless about football, players like manning need to be kept on otherwise we might aswell give up hope of having a good team ever, honestly amazed at comments when hes in his first season and only soo many games!

People get carried away though don't they? Young player shows a bit of promise and next thing, we're all falling over ourselves about him.

For me, he looks decent. But I think anyone who thinks he's gonna automatically be the next big thing are probably the ones who are "clueless about football" as you put it.

He might go on to play regularly at the highest level. Or he may, like most players who break through at Championship level, end up plying his trade predominantly in the lower leagues.

If a Premiership club wants to roll the dice and spend big money based on what Manning has shown so far then that's up to them. Personally I think they'd be taking a massive punt.

[Tarbie]

Exactly. He's young and will turn into a good player imo. So many on here moan about our youth and how we barely get any players coming through, then when a promising one does show up they want him sold. Unreal.

Is anyone saying they want him sold though? People are just saying that if someone in the top flight wants to spend big bucks on him then we'd have to consider it!

[West Acton]

I like him if they working on his distribution I think he could be awesome player but that will come with experience

I love the way he wins fouls when he's under pressure that's an art but like scholes used to do

[Ginger Ninja]

For what its worth, I would keep him unless it was a ridiculous offer that came in.

For silly money, yes. We'd be mad not to take a ridiculous offer. I agree.

[maidstone_hoop]

I find it amazing on here how so many seem to be clueless about football, players like manning need to be kept on otherwise we might aswell give up hope of having a good team ever, honestly amazed at comments when hes in his first season and only soo many games!

This with bells on!! Would only let the young lad go for silly money.

[Pinkie]

Exactly. He's young and will turn into a good player imo. So many on here moan about our youth and how we barely get any players coming through, then when a promising one does show up they want him sold. Unreal.

I find it amazing on here how so many seem to be clueless about football, players like manning need to be kept on otherwise we might aswell give up hope of having a good team ever, honestly amazed at comments when hes in his first season and only soo many games!

[Shania]

For what its worth, I would keep him unless it was a ridiculous offer that came in.

Same here.