10 Jun 2014 12:46:14
Hi ed, I posted twice yesterday and said firstly that he was having fitness tests. My second post later said that he had passed his medical and was discussing terms. I have just got back from CG and after talking to those who know, the lad has discussed terms and has gone home to think about it. Everyone at the CG I spoke to think that he is a little bit overwhelmed and needs to talk to his family etc. Everyone also said that he seems to be a nice young man. There was no talk about him being approached by any other team, but there again I didn't think it appropriate to ask. To the true reds I say "be patient and stop making up stories that you know are not true"
COYR

{Ed034's Note - thanks for the post

1.) 10 Jun 2014
Yes but we do need a great plan B in case this doesn't come off

{Ed034's Note - im sure the club

2.) 10 Jun 2014
Having been given the opportunity to move to another country to work I know that it is a big decision. He has a family to think about and so I think he is being sensible. Sooner he does that than rush the decision and be unhappy. An unhappy player will be a poor player.

3.) 10 Jun 2014
On the bird site. Robin chipperfield has spoken to first team coach Brian Eastick on Lars Veldwijk and he said "there are just one or two minor hitches that need to be ironed out.

4.) 10 Jun 2014
I agree with the above, it's a massive decision but I'm sure that he'd have been aware of this for several weeks now so coming to nottingham to discuss terms would indicate he had made his mind up already. It's not like he found out yesterday morning and was whisked over all of a sudden! I'm not saying it won't happen but it would be interesting to know what the issues are

5.) 10 Jun 2014
Totally agree with old red one and hyper koi, why wouldn't he go home and talk things over? After all he's effectively immigrating. Which isn't going to be an easy decision. Real people with real lives and issues.

6.) 10 Jun 2014
All posts have good points. i'm swinging more towards Keenos views. My opinion is that his heads been turned at the last minute with the opportunity to play with Leicester in the prem. Like Keeno said it's not like he just found out yesterday morning about a move to Nottingham England.

7.) 10 Jun 2014
Hes 22 not 12. he's either had another offer or he's bottled it, one way or the other it looks like its off. Like Keeno says, he's had plenty enough time to weigh it up, if he wants to play for Forest then he would have jumped at it.

8.) 10 Jun 2014
I also think this deal will probably collapse now. No biggy, we move one.

9.) 10 Jun 2014
I agree with Keano.

Realistic view and although I hope it goes ahead the club hopefully has a back up plan

10.) 10 Jun 2014
Disagree with Keeno and the like. Yes clearly he's happy to play for Forest and personal terms have been agreed, but he can't commute to work from Holland and has friends/family to consider I'm sure.

So it's important to remember it's not just about football/money it's about quality of life. He might think Nottingham is a dive.

11.) 10 Jun 2014
You can get to amsterdam in an hour, plus a bit either side to get to the airport. not Mumbai, is it?

12.) 10 Jun 2014
Zdegrees. I understand your point but keeno makes a valid point, it isn't like we kidnapped him!

He would have had time to think about family/travel

{Ed034's Note - maybe the journey to nottingham has turned it real all of a sudden.

13.) 11 Jun 2014
Is there a direct flight from Nottingham to Amsterdam?

I wouldn't be too concerned, contract almost agreed and offer accepted. He wants to be at Forest so it could be something as simple as his missus wanting a flashy pad and come to Nottingham to check it out. Or something simple i'm sure