Forte coming back?

[wacky]

He was great for us in his loan spells and think he would be a great signing in league 2, thoughts?

[Riverleeno Website URL Visit Site]

Where have you seen that? It would be a good signing!

[Modern Notts Fan ????]

don't get to excited were one of many teams in for him so Itl come down to money location and league status.

 

[Modern Notts Fan ????]

@Riverleeno http://m.nottinghampost.com/notts-county-believed-to-be-in-the-hunt-for-oldham-striker-jonathan-forte/story-29413637-detail/story.html 

there u go 

[Riverleeno Website URL Visit Site]

Hopefully with JS here it would influence him to sign for Notts?

[Modern Notts Fan ????]

8 minutes ago, Riverleeno said:

Hopefully with JS here it would influence him to sign for Notts?

depends on how they got on at Oldham who the other clubs are chasing him an what league and financial state there in.

everythings a factor 

[Who r ya?? You Pies!!]

I'd be happy to see his return, liked him before .

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

I believe he trialed at Notts and maybe some other clubs before joining Oldham...... maybe chasing the pounds til the clock stopped?, we may never know

[Modern Notts Fan ????]

it's all about money if another team offers him a extra 250 then we do hel go there.

Money is the key factor 

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

There was always the scenario that Notts could have offered a good deal which his agent declined....he moves on to trial at another club...and then another club....Oldham may have been the last option in terms of time frame  but ended up with a contract comparitive to their financial status.... just thoughts aired....

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3 hours ago, Piethagoram said:

I believe he trialed at Notts and maybe some other clubs before joining Oldham...... maybe chasing the pounds til the clock stopped?, we may never know

No, we passed the option of re-signing him - there was a lot of outrage that we missed the signing of Jonathan Forte.

He never came back after the last time he was here, it was reported and alleged that he wanted too much money at the time and we was looking for a more experienced striker who could score goals - then he started banging the goals in for fun but that's the type of player he is. If you get him confident and man manage him - he's a very good striker but it doesn't really last and it also depends on the players around him.

[Modern Notts Fan ????]

Oldham wouldn't be paying him a fortune there broke 

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

@notts-joe "we passed the option of signing him.." maybe his agent's wage demands were too high at that particular time so we moved on.

 

[Chris Website URL Visit Site 𝕏 fmcj10 Instagram fmcj10]

I believe it was his wages, not the agents - I recall reading a comment about the demands being on par with someone else who was a preferred target at the time.

Either way, it's not really worth going back on. I would welcome him back, if we can keep him settled - I believe he will score and have an impact, his pace will be useful but I just hope we don't push him into a wing or wide attacking role, he plays better in the centre of attack.

[liampie]

why have we instantly dismissed signing ruben reid after he was linked, he is better than forte imo. would take either tho but forte may end up on the bench.

[Modern Notts Fan ????]

Just now, liampie said:

why have we instantly dismissed signing ruben reid after he was linked, he is better than forte imo. would take either tho but forte may end up on the bench.

maybe becuase at 28-29 he's had more injuries then David bell and last season scored 7 in 32 games and isn't worth the wage he's probaly asking.

Also Pompey turned him away an they've wanted him for a while which makes you question is he as good as everyone bangs on about.

He had one good game against us got dropped half way through plymouths season 

[wacky]

He has been offered a contract by Notts according to the Red rag!

[Turkey_Twizzler]

I wouldn't say no to forte coming back as he is a decent player, but he isnt a goal scorer, perhaps his pace could make him the perfect partner for Izale though ?

[Turkey_Twizzler]

BBCRNS have said Forte is set to have a medical tomorrow!

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

I would not be surprised if JS tries to move Stead and Idle on

[Who r ya?? You Pies!!]

It's a yes to Forte from me think he would be good for us 

[wacky]

25 minutes ago, Piethagoram said:

I would not be surprised if JS tries to move Stead and Idle on

I wouldn't have thought so, he spoke highly of Stead and Izale will score lots of goals in a good team

[Modern Notts Fan ????]

but also is one of those 3 going to want to sit on the bench ?

Is izale going to be happy sat on the bench come Saturday or likely throw a tantrum.

Same for stead they will be on decent money and forte won't be exactly cheap 

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

We already have Gibson who is worthy of being given a chance this coming season. There was a story a month ago, of Stead attracting interest from Scotland yet he was still under contract? 

@wacky ..and when will Idle score away from home?

[Fozzy]

Forte has always had a bit of an affection with Notts and I remember him not celebrating the other year when he scored against us. For some reason he has a far better record playing for us than anywhere else, so I am hoping that this will continue! McLeod will be moved on I would have thought.