Andre Gray

[*Gullsworth*]

What we want is an elegant yet powerful forward with an eye for goal, who is capable of playing anywhere along the front line; although he has been deployed as a second striker, he has also been used in a central role as a main striker, and is a competent and efficient finisher with both feet. A tenacious and energetic player, he is known for his work-rate and defensive contribution off the ball, and often drops into midfield in order to help his team win back possession. He is also known for his speed and intelligent attacking movement, which enables him to create space and provide depth for his team. Regarded as a promising young player, he also possesses good technical skills, as well as flair and finesse on the ball, and is capable of linking-up with his teammates and bringing other forwards into play.

PS; not my script.

Yea but who?

 

[8th battalion East Lancs]

Do you know who Dyche is after?

Craig Dawson keeps being mentioned, who we know Dyche has been after for a few years now.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Two words, one name, Chris Wood. Played regularly alongside Glenn in his time here under Gus, and l think would do again on the odd occasion Chris Hughton decides to play two big strikers up front, Far more mobile then Glen so l think the combo could work. Besides which if Glenn gets injured or suspended who would replace him then? Tomer Hemed is a competent Championship striker, but not convinced he is Premier League standard.

The big question is l suppose, what would it take to prize him away from Leeds?

No, no and no.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

No, no and no.

And 'prise'.

 

[portlock seagull]

Or until this week, moths were the most frequent things to come out of Tony's wallet.

But when Tony opened his wallet, they were not moths that fluttered skyward. But gloriously rich, colourful and majestic butterflies the like of which have never before graced our Sussex meadows. Behold such wonder, a new golden age is upon us!

 

[8th battalion East Lancs]

According to wiki:
Gray 26
Vokes 21
Barnes 20

I don't know if that is correct but you could add 4 more if it wasn't for his ban.

 

[portlock seagull]

He seems a right bell end so no, no thanks.

Yep, I'm not a fan either. Think we should continue to look elsewhere.

 

[seagull_special]

Couldn't think of a logical reason why he would join us unless it was financially driven. He must be hoping for a West Ham, Southampton, Bournemouth or Stoke, established PL club with a bit more financial weight behind them.

 

[Mancgull]

Craig Dawson keeps being mentioned, who we know Dyche has been after for a few years now.

Thought you were after Ben Gibson from Middlesboro'.

 

[Weststander]

Thought you were after Ben Gibson from Middlesboro'.

Aren't WBA obsessing about Gibson? Pulls likes CB's.

 

[8th battalion East Lancs]

Thought you were after Ben Gibson from Middlesboro'.

West Brom are after him which may free up Dawson.

We are playing the waiting game.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Or until this week, moths were the most frequent things to come out of Tony's wallet.

Yeah, that is excepting the £250 million already spent. But that doesn't count does it?

 

[Weststander]

Craig Dawson is a fantastic defender, a giant, good on the ball and scores plenty of winners.

I would have thought that a really big club would come in for him, if he's on the move.

 

[8th battalion East Lancs]

Craig Dawson is a fantastic defender, a giant, good on the ball and scores plenty of winners.

I would have thought that a really big club would come in for him, if he's on the move.

Wouldn't he be at a 'really big club' now, considering he's been in the Premier League for a good few seasons?

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Yeah, that is excepting the £250 million already spent. But that doesn't count does it?

I meant as far as the playing budget was concerned.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

I meant as far as the playing budget was concerned.

Apologies then!

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Spending £15m+ on Chris Wood would be thoroughly disappointing, in my opinion. We need mobility, not another player in the target man mould. Considering the players we've recruited thus far, and their pedigree, I can't see Hughton/Barber/Bloom going all in on a Championship striker.

 

[Hugo Rune]

West Brom are after him which may free up Dawson.

We are playing the waiting game.

I remember a similar game being played last summer with Stephens! Incremental increases of £50 ( being added to the original derisory bid ) faxed through to BHAFC HQ every Friday before Dyche had his customary pint of best and fish supper. Didn't work.

 

[perseus]

Yea but who?

Exactly? Don't believe the script writer.

 

[MrSnuggles]

With players who can cross a ball of the calibre of Knockaert, March, skalak, suttner and deadball specialists such as Gross et al another big lump in the box may not be a bad shout!