Sunderland & Connor Wickham

[greyseagull]

An interesting club to keep an eye on in terms of bringing in strikers at the moment (and perhaps letting one or two go out on loan).

Saha has signed and a bid has been accepted for Fletcher. O'Neill is a big fan of Ji and also Sessegnon who plays an advanced role.

Therefore the likes of Frazier Campbell and Connor Wickham might be deemed surplus to requirements. The latter, as we know, has banged them in at this level and went short of games last season. I know we want a permanent deal, but could a season-long loan be welcomed whilst we continue to look for a solution?

 

[algie]

Wickham would be a great signing. Good age also.

 

[Frutos]

Yes please

 

[Ninja Elephant]

If we're going to get involved for a Sunderland striker, Fraizer Campbell fired a rubbish Hull team into the Premier League. Imagine what he'd do in a brilliant Brighton team.

 

[severnside gull]

Did Wickham "bang them in" at this level? I must have missed that.
Big lump with lots of potential still - pace and a decent shot on him but hasn't really progressed from being the wunderkind into being a successful pro-footballer - he hasn't really been first choice striker anywhere yet.

Not saying no but the reality is that he isn't actually proven or even close to being the finished article and would represent a fair risk if we were to pin our hopes on him. Skill-wise, a step up from Chris Wood but remarkably similar in many respects.

Campbell is a very very good player but is he really "different" or complementary to what we have?

 

[Skaville]

Good shout on both counts.

 

[junior]

but hasn't really progressed from being the wunderkind into being a successful pro-footballer - he hasn't really been first choice striker anywhere yet.

Are we really likely to sign someone who has been a first choice striker at a EPL team unless they are on their way down? It would be much better to sign someone of his ability but with a point to prove because he has a career ahead of him.

there are some very delusional people on here if you don't think Connor wickham is not what we needor wouldnt be a good signing for us.

 

[greyseagull]

Did Wickham "bang them in" at this level? I must have missed that.
Big lump with lots of potential still - pace and a decent shot on him but hasn't really progressed from being the wunderkind into being a successful pro-footballer - he hasn't really been first choice striker anywhere yet.

Not saying no but the reality is that he isn't actually proven or even close to being the finished article and would represent a fair risk if we were to pin our hopes on him. Skill-wise, a step up from Chris Wood but remarkably similar in many respects.

Campbell is a very very good player but is he really "different" or complementary to what we have?

I think Wickham would compliment what we already have - pace and natural wingers (when played in the right position...). He's also a bit of a bully and we need a bit more of that in our squad. Although Croftsy was putting it about last night.

I just feel we are going to get to the point where it's "beggars can't be choosers" and we end up signing someone for the sake of it.

Campbell, yes, similar to CMS but more of a natural fox in the box, in my opinion.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Wickham would be a great signing. Good age also.

No thanks flatters to deceive

 

[LamieRobertson]

I think Wickham would compliment what we already have - pace and natural wingers (when played in the right position...). He's also a bit of a bully and we need a bit more of that in our squad. Although Croftsy was putting it about last night.

I just feel we are going to get to the point where it's "beggars can't be choosers" and we end up signing someone for the sake of it.

Campbell, yes, similar to CMS but more of a natural fox in the box, in my opinion.

Noted re Croft (excellent work) Cardiff were whinging over some of his tackles

 

[terryberry1]

I just want a striker. Anyone will do.......... apart from Kitson and Frederick

 

[shaolinpunk]

I'd happily take either of them

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Good shouts. Would be over the moon!

 

[severnside gull]

Are we really likely to sign someone who has been a first choice striker at a EPL team unless they are on their way down? It would be much better to sign someone of his ability but with a point to prove because he has a career ahead of him.

there are some very delusional people on here if you don't think Connor wickham is not what we needor wouldnt be a good signing for us.

Is it delusional to express concern that a potentially talented but largely unproven young player might not be the solution we need?

Wickham may or may not prove to be a goal machine. The simple fact remains that he hasn't actually shown it yet. A young striker with similar (if arguably lesser) skills helped us to gain promotion from League 1 to the Championship. Whether that is what is needed to make the next step is questionable.

History suggests that it is experienced professionals who have made the most significant impact on clubs seeking promotion rather than ingenues. To suggest that a senior player automatically has nothing to prove and will make a lesser impact is certainly a viewpoint but I can't think of any reason to share it.

 

[Farehamseagull]

Wickham would be an outstanding signing on loan but think he's more likely to go back to Ipswich if he is loaned out.

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

Good shouts, would be delighted if we got either of them - especially Wickham - great young talent him.

 

[vulture]

we have no chance of them please get real

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

we have no chance of them please get real

I believe a lot of people said exactly the same about Wayne Bridge......

 

[westsussexmackem]

Got a feeling Wickham will be loaned to Wolves as a sweetener for the Fletcher deal. Don't think Campbell would take a step down in all honesty, would be a cracking signing however.

 

[grummitts gloves]

Sod it, let's have both on season long loans.