Stumpy Tim
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I would MUCH rather spend big money on two quality wingers instead of another striker personally. Our striking options are strong, our wide options are not. The former without the latter is largely pointless
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Do we need ANOTHER striker?
- Thread starter Withdean11
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I reckon we will see why we spent £2m on Baldock this year with Bobby and Hemed supplying him.
BensGrandad
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I would like a Jimmy Greaves/Allan Clarke type striker who stood in the 6yd box and put the ball in the net, when it was near to himbut I am not sure they would be tolerated for their work rate in modern day football.
Stumpy Tim
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The only one I can think of is Jordan Rhodes and he costs over £14m
Charlie Austin.
Stumpy Tim
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He's a better all round player than Rhodes, but is also available for over £15m. Pocket money
TSB
Captain Hindsight
Not currently, no.
Sam's going to be quality this year, if he stays fit.
Sam's going to be quality this year, if he stays fit.
Spot on. Baldock could find himself enveloped in a world of goals playing along side a Zamora - he can but dream of the assists and space Bobby regularly provides for his partners. Such a generous player (and lover). Charlies's loss is Sam's gain.
ewe2
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I think we have our 4 strikers now, with O'Grady staying and Colunga leaving.
This.
Not one striker in our ranks who we can rely on for 20 goals which you need for promotion. Our strike force is average at best.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
No, we don't really need another striker. If it is true that we have 5 ongoing transfer targets, though, it is likely we will get one.
Zamora, Hemed, and Baldock is a very decent 3, and we need to give Hambo and Harper chances, initially as subs, or their 2 years will be up before they've pulled on a shirt.
Wingers. 2 Wingers. The top priority, and then a Central defender.
Who are the other 2 targets ? I wouldn't rule out Gutierez in midfield, and that possibly leaves a striker as target 5.
Which leaves us with a 31 man squad, suggesting COG, Colunga, maybe Chicksen, and possibly even JFC or Holla will be off.
Zamora, Hemed, and Baldock is a very decent 3, and we need to give Hambo and Harper chances, initially as subs, or their 2 years will be up before they've pulled on a shirt.
Wingers. 2 Wingers. The top priority, and then a Central defender.
Who are the other 2 targets ? I wouldn't rule out Gutierez in midfield, and that possibly leaves a striker as target 5.
Which leaves us with a 31 man squad, suggesting COG, Colunga, maybe Chicksen, and possibly even JFC or Holla will be off.
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Consensus says we needed a wide man (called a winger). But I envisaged a winger (speed merchant) that can play on both wings and at a pinch operate as a second striker or more central role.
If we get this player (who?) we could be best having a squad of 24 (we have that already) and keep some wages in reserve in case we are in contention come January.
If we chose a winger only who runs the line more like a wing-back, a second striker would be highly desirable, but not one to make up the numbers. A pity Colunga has not got that extra bit of acceleration as he would fit the bill otherwise.
The striker we would need is not a target man like Rhodes or Austin, but more the creator behind the player leading the line in Messi/Teixeira/Colunga style. Not sure who? I would like Zaha! Nugent would be a more likely possibility?
Consensus says we needed a wide man (called a winger). But I envisaged a winger (speed merchant) that can play on both wings and at a pinch operate as a second striker or more central role.
If we get this player (who?) we could be best having a squad of 24 (we have that already) and keep some wages in reserve in case we are in contention come January.
If we chose a winger only who runs the line more like a wing-back, a second striker would be highly desirable, but not one to make up the numbers. A pity Colunga has not got that extra bit of acceleration as he would fit the bill otherwise.
The striker we would need is not a target man like Rhodes or Austin, but more the creator behind the player leading the line in Messi/Teixeira/Colunga style. Not sure who? I would like Zaha! Nugent would be a more likely possibility?
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portslade seagull
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Agree this has to be the next step
This seems to be the consensus.
We have lost Tex. Last season we created chances or half chances but we did not convert them. Our number of goal attempts was like a top 6 side. However, this does not say everything about the quality of the half chances created.
Bladders
Twats everywhere
No.....
OzMike
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It would be nice to have just one that hits the target.
Not under Hughton it wasn't!
desprateseagull
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you're welcome
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