Agreed, was going to post something similar. Having options is the key here, players get injured, lose form and get tired during a season and Gus will want decent cover for when that happens.
Also don't forget Jamie Smith. If he starts the season like he did last year I think he'll have a part to play, even if it's on another 6 month contract.
Good stuff. The Sun is meant to be quite reliable when it comes to these kind of stories isn't it?
If he feels KLL is worth bringing in, then I'd expect Gus to either a) take the view that Noone isn't good enough at this level to start regularly or b) seriously consider Buckley as a potential striker (he has operated there before) who can switch to playing winger when Gus wants to change the formation of the side for tactical reasons.I'm not sure we'd spend £1.2 million on KLL for him to be an impact sub.
I'd expect it to be Buckley on the right and KLL on the left, to provide crosses for Hoskins and A.N. Other.
If he feels KLL is worth bringing in, then I'd expect Gus to either a) take the view that Noone isn't good enough at this level to start regularly or b) seriously consider Buckley as a potential striker (he has operated there before) who can switch to playing winger when Gus wants to change the formation of the side for tactical reasons.
If he feels KLL is worth bringing in, then I'd expect Gus to either a) take the view that Noone isn't good enough at this level to start regularly or b) seriously consider Buckley as a potential striker (he has operated there before) who can switch to playing winger when Gus wants to change the formation of the side for tactical reasons.
Really hope this happens. Just watching him play justifies the cost of a season ticket. I wonder if £1.2m is the opening bid and how high we would go - £1.5m to bag him?
Easy has also wisely used this in the same context. I think it's down to NSC to find a smiley.:sexwee:
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I would hope that we do not spend that amount of money on Kazenga Lua Lua as I think it could be better spent on other players unless of course he can persuade his brother Lomana to also join us.
If he feels KLL is worth bringing in, then I'd expect Gus to either a) take the view that Noone isn't good enough at this level to start regularly or b) seriously consider Buckley as a potential striker (he has operated there before) who can switch to playing winger when Gus wants to change the formation of the side for tactical reasons.
Shaping up nicely with what we've got so far (assuming we sign KLL & not taking injuries into account). The fact that Barnes, Elphick, Sparrow & Navarro don't make the team & we are yet to sign a new striker (I'm expecting 2) and a centre back, means our bench is going to be VERY strong.
Dare I say it - one to challenge for promotion next year!
Easy has also wisely used this in the same context. I think it's down to NSC to find a smiley.
KLL is the most exciting raw talent seen at this club this side of Bobby Zamora. If it takes that kind of money to get him here, if that money is available and if he wants to come, we would be MAD not to get him.
Where is Lomana these days, anyway?