Fee agreed for Tim Ream?

[CincyHoop]

I think we have had some solid signings, not great on the back 4 with Perch, Ream, Hall, Kos, and recalling Kpekawa, add that to what was left of last years squad, and I don't think we have an elite championship defense, but one that can atleast keep us in games and let our attack win them. Just don't give up 3 and I think the offense can win a game on any given night.

[Fordy]

We must of been watching him last season so I'm going to trust Les and CR are making the right signing. Just glad we ain't getting Leon Barnett tbh

[Fordy]

QPR offer accepted for Ream.

Hopefully he finds the form he had in his first two years here when he was comfortably one of the worst players I've ever watched in a Bolton shirt.

I'm sure it'll be an 'undisclosed fee' and that any money WON'T be reinvested.

That's from a Bolton Forum.

[CroydonCaptainJack]

QPR offer accepted for Ream.

Hopefully he finds the form he had in his first two years here when he was comfortably one of the worst players I've ever watched in a Bolton shirt.

I'm sure it'll be an 'undisclosed fee' and that any money WON'T be reinvested.

That's from a Bolton Forum.

Player of the year for the last two seasons. Probably more relevant than his first two seasons.

[Fordy]

Player of the year for the last two seasons. Probably more relevant than his first two seasons.

Hope so. Everything I've read about him just seems negative though apart from a few Americans that reckon he's the dogs ########. What's worrying for me is that the Bolton fans say he's very weak at CB and is much better at left back.

[CroydonCaptainJack]

Hope so. Everything I've read about him just seems negative though apart from a few Americans that reckon he's the dogs ########. What's worrying for me is that the Bolton fans say he's very weak at CB and is much better at left back.

Yes, let's hope a lot of it is just sour grapes. It does sound as if he can play the ball out a bit rather than a hoof merchant

[Fordy]

I'm bored at work so here's a few quotes from some Bolton forums:

"Ream's reasonably wide skillset (compared to, say, Wheater) enabled him to a do a job at left-back and perhaps in defensive midfield. But really, he's a centre-back, and he's just not quite good enough at it. It's not his fault he cost more than a third of the Cahill cash and is less than a tenth of the player - but it's notable that Coyle, Freedman and Lennon have all recruited centre-backs since."

"Ream is a marginally average Championship level defender and was so, even when we were in the Prem. He can pick the odd pass, but strangely enough when it comes to heading the ####er and clearing it, he's a bit ####."

"Completely agree - he's versatile and can pass but he's shown both in the EPL and the Championship that he can't hack it as a defender. I'm really at a loss as to why he's so highly rated (there's loads of people on the Bolton News site saying he could cut it in the top flight!). I don't hate him, I think he's a determined player, but he just doesn't seem cut out for the "English" game. No physical presence, pretty poor in the air for a 6'1 defender, and doesn't seem to read interceptions or clearances well. I really don't know what people see in him except that he can cover LB, or why they think he's worth more than a few million; in fact I saw some comments saying we shouldn't even consider a bid below £5m (and some higher estimations!). Don't get me wrong I think he's alright, but that's all he is - an average Championship defender."

"If we had a defence full of bruisers, losing Ream would be a big blow because he is a good footballer from the back. But defensively, in terms of keeping goals out, in this division I don't think he's that great. At least not in our team.

"Decent, trouble & tantrum free, utility player who is a sort of nearly man not being great at any position nor crap either. Possibly suffered due to his flexibility. Thanks are due .... but no tears. ... & his wife is fit too."

[NYtoLoftusRoad]

Very good player, its a shame klinsmann doesn't give him a chance for the national team.

[QPRNY]

He seems to have his supporters and detractors among Bolton fans, but he could do a job for us. We're not going to spend the money on Dunk so let's give this guy a shot

[AlamoR]

sounds like he can play with the ball at his feet versus a physical type defender. perhaps this is the type that ramsey believes will fit his style.

[Factamondo]

Solid player, will put a shift in, he won't be the best player on the pitch on any night, but can certainly come in when called upon and play well and not be a liability. Good signing for us with our lack of depth on the back line.

Exactly...younger Clint hill

[bushkangaroo]

All right for me in Australia, but Facto your up early...must be half-price bloomers at Godfreys! You queuing up outside?

[bakes8]

Would like to of see the lad hall given a go but Ream seems dependable enough and going by what's been written can play it out from the back so that's all good.

Funny cos I always thought of him as rubbish.

[A Man Without A Clue]

I like my defenders to be hard b@stards . The bouncers of the team. Seen some comments that have made me worry about this fella now.

[maidstone_hoop]

1.4 mill deal agreed with Bolton according to ssn.

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