Absolutely gagging for a striker.....

[El Presidente]

... all, I'm sure, true, but we are now in the Prem... we need to upgrade our strikers but, so far, have failed to do so...

Why do you think that is the case?

 

[Stat Brother]

Perhaps if the club had stayed on the gravy train with the Ulloa money instead of jumping off and handed it to cheap option O'Grady, it would have built up the funds and reputation to be competent striker shoppers now.

 

[chaileyjem]

... all, I'm sure, true, but we are now in the Prem... we need to upgrade our strikers but, so far, have failed to do so...

I know and agree but that wasn't the OP's point.

 

[B.W.]

Why do you think that is the case?

Happy with Murray / Hemed as competition for each other.

As said before, I believe we need an upgrade on Sam B, who is (a) regularly injured, and (b) unproven in Prem, although, on the latter, I'll admit he surprised me with his massively-improved contribution to the cause last season...

 

[Kosh]

You're entitled to your opinion of course, but what really p1sses me off is those assuming that other posters on here know nothing... like EP in this case... so I put him straight... if you don't like that, well, that's your problem...

I understand, believe me, when certain contributors wade in claiming you know nothing when they are pretty much in the same boat.

But there is perhaps a more humble way or penitent method of retort that doesn't smack of arrogance.

I don't envy your success in your field, but I weep for anyone so evidently fired up by self achievement.

I wish you peace.

Kosh

 

[AmexRuislip]

Anymore of this 'wheres the next striker's drama, and we'll have the usual Palarse trolls laughing at us, something will happen, as I'm sure the Albion hierarchy DO look at NSC for guidance

 

[B.W.]

Perhaps if the club had stayed on the gravy train with the Ulloa money instead of jumping off and handed it to cheap option O'Grady, it would have built up the funds and reputation to be competent striker shoppers now.

Yes, that is a good point, but we all make mistakes, even PB et al (although some on here can't see that)...

 

[chaileyjem]

Perhaps if the club had stayed on the gravy train with the Ulloa money instead of jumping off and handed it to cheap option O'Grady, it would have built up the funds and reputation to be competent striker shoppers now.

If you're not being tongue in cheek SB which i suspect you are , then we paid c£1m for Hemed who has scored nearly 30 goals in 2 Champ seasons. A mere £3m in the end for Murray who bagged 23 goals and promotion and £2m for Knockaert who's scored 20 goals in 18 months. And even Baldock (c2.5m) has found his touch.

If not competent striker shoppers after that lot then show me the benchmark (Villa, Sheff Weds, Norwich, Boro, Derby ??)

 

[B.W.]

I understand, believe me, when certain contributors wade in claiming you know nothing when they are pretty much in the same boat.

But there is perhaps a more humble way or penitent method of retort that doesn't smack of arrogance.

I don't envy your success in your field, but I weep for anyone so evidently fired up by self achievement.

I wish you peace.

Kosh

If it makes you feel, in any way, more at ease, I no longer negotiate those deals (my choice)...

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

I understand, believe me, when certain contributors wade in claiming you know nothing when they are pretty much in the same boat.

But there is perhaps a more humble way or penitent method of retort that doesn't smack of arrogance.

I don't envy your success in your field, but I weep for anyone so evidently fired up by self achievement.

I wish you peace.

Kosh

 

[B.W.]

If you're not being tongue in cheek SB which i suspect you are , then we paid c£1m for Hemed who has scored nearly 30 goals in 2 Champ seasons. A mere £3m in the end for Murray who bagged 23 goals and promotion and £2m for Knockaert who's scored 20 goals in 18 months. And even Baldock (c2.5m) has found his touch.

If not competent striker shoppers after that lot then show me the benchmark (Villa, Sheff Weds, Norwich, Boro, Derby ??)

You forgot to mention Manu, and the over-criticised CMS...

 

[Kosh]

If it makes you feel, in any way, more at ease, I no longer negotiate those deals (my choice)...

Good stuff.

Follow the heart, never the wallet!

I truly hope you're happy with that decision.

Rock on.

 

[SteveTheSeagull]

I think the money has already been spent on either getting some of the debts paid off or Tony's poker. Either way we're looking to survive on a shoestring. Don't look like we're eager to get strikers in. Might do if One comes up on loan.

 

[B.W.]

Good stuff.

Follow the heart, never the wallet!

I truly hope you're happy with that decision.

Rock on.

Thank you, I am... quality of life and all that...

 

[B.W.]

I think the money has already been spent on either getting some of the debts paid off or Tony's poker. Either way we're looking to survive on a shoestring. Don't look like we're eager to get strikers in. Might do if One comes up on loan.

Hmmm... I don't see it like that... maybe I'm being too trusting in the club! ;-)... I expect the club to splash the cash twice more soonest on a CM and ST... is that too optimistic!?

 

[lizard]

I still really rate Hemed, think he could be great is season with a run of games, with Brown or Gross tucked in just behind him. Agree we need another option but think those expecting us to spend £15m+ or whatever on someone we've heard of are going to be disappointed when we sign a second tier *insert European country here* for a third of that.

 

[chaileyjem]

You forgot to mention Manu, and the over-criticised CMS...

and O Grady and some obvious loan misfires. But Ulloa, Lingard, Baldock, Hemed, Knockaert, and Murray for the ££ we spent is a remarkable strike rate in last 4 years even if 14/15 was a disaster.
To argue , as some do, that we've no track record in buying strikers and have had a team, in last 4 years that struggles up front is not credible.

As for next season of course then we'll see.

 

[B.W.]

and O Grady and some obvious loan misfires. But Ulloa, Lingard, Baldock, Hemed, Knockaert, and Murray for the ££ we spent is a remarkable strike rate in last 4 years even if 14/15 was a disaster.
To argue , as some do, that we've no track record in buying strikers and have had a team, in last 4 years that struggles up front is not credible.

As for next season of course then we'll see.

OMG... I agree with you!

 

[deslynhamsmoustache1]

No doubt the club will sign our record transfer striker soon. What I think is different this season ( other than being in the most loony league in the world) is our apparent change in formation to 4-4-1-1. This elevates the number 10 to become the seasons defining player for me. If Gross performs then so will BHA.Murray has that goal scorers nack of being in the right place at the right time, We just have to worry about injury and in particular suspension and of course his complete lack of pace, as world class defenders will draw fouls out of him-being a yard quicker- and he will lash out in frustration. Knocky must be good for x 10 goals, March x 7 - 10 also.Gross needs to get between x 8-12 which is more than doable for a number 10. So for me i expect the striker budget to go on a Glen Murray upgrade - and yes that is Alvaro Negredo.

 

[Stat Brother]

Anyone using Lingard as a pointer towards excellent striker signings is rapidly losing the argument.