[Albion] So we all know there's a striker incoming - Who ?

[Betfair Bozo]

Not many teams are starting tall forwards these days. Even fewer tall AND quick ones. Maupay is a modern number 9.



If Maupay & Connolly got injured I think Trossard would have been the most likely option for the CF role. Obviously Murray would probably have played more with these out, but I doubt he would have started much.

It's hypothetical. The point is I don't think we are going to leave ourselves with 2 strikers only until January. Trossard would never do 90 mins as a central striker anyway so, even if you are right, we would need another striker to come off the bench. A club with top 10 ambitions is not going to rely on 2 strikers and a makeshift CF. Glenn did actually start at Southampton let's not forget, he hadn't been completely ignored!

 

[Stat Brother]

I think that it is Murray dependant personally because it's him or who, Gyokeres? He would certainly have been on the bench in your scenario. Also, two injuries is not a million to one chance is it. You can have evens with me that we don't sign a striker if you want it.

Of course we'll sign a striker.

All I was saying to HKFC and others who have made to same point is:-

Murray leaving now doesn't mean it's a revolving door and a new striker will be in the moment he's cleaned out his locker.

The timing of Murray's departure only signifies the fact that Murray's career as a Albion player was already over, nothing else.

 

[Betfair Bozo]

Of course we'll sign a striker.

All I was saying to HKFC and others who have made to same point is:-

Murray leaving now doesn't mean it's a revolving door and a new striker will be in the moment he's cleaned out his locker.

The timing of Murray's departure only signifies the fact that Murray's career as a Albion player was already over, nothing else.

Ok, I misunderstood your point then. I don't agree with it but that's another issue!

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Messi.

 

[Surf's Up]

Bobkin

 

[ewe2]

I think it could well be Gyokeres,he wouldn’t be first pick, and with something to prove . Any expensive signing would I am sure need assurances that he would be the main man.

 

[b.w.2.]

I think it could well be Gyokeres,he wouldn’t be first pick, and with something to prove . Any expensive signing would I am sure need assurances that he would be the main man.

Is Gyokeres even a central striker? When I have seen him in the U23s he has been out wide

No, we need to sign a target man striker soonest IMHO

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[macbeth]

I think it could well be Gyokeres,he wouldn’t be first pick, and with something to prove . Any expensive signing would I am sure need assurances that he would be the main man.

I'd rather use Gyokeres than buy a meh player like Dia, but to be clear on one thing- not signing a striker this window (and a good one at that) would be an absolute, unmitigated disaster and would virtually guarantee relegation

 

[Swansman]

I'd rather use Gyokeres than buy a meh player like Dia, but to be clear on one thing- not signing a striker this window (and a good one at that) would be an absolute, unmitigated disaster and would virtually guarantee relegation

Yes as seen by last seasons relegation with basically the same strikers

 

[Justice]

Chris wood. Realistic and burnley need the funds. Also ripped dunk apart in the last game so clearly pretty good.


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Wouldn't be a window without Chris Wood being mentioned a player we have never been linked with in any window

 

[macbeth]

Yes as seen by last seasons relegation with basically the same strikers

we got very very lucky with injuries last season. that may happen again, it may not and perhaps 'guaranteed' was hyperbole on my part, but one injury to maupay is all it takes before we're in some serious ****.

 

[SeagullinExile]

I'd rather use Gyokeres than buy a meh player like Dia, but to be clear on one thing- not signing a striker this window (and a good one at that) would be an absolute, unmitigated disaster and would virtually guarantee relegation

Bedwetting! We have a better squad than last year already. I for one won't panic if we take our time getting someone in. No need to panic buy.

We'll be just fine.

 

[peterward]

Yes as seen by last seasons relegation with basically the same strikers

Very nieave from someone usually more astute. We had Murray always available and always a capable option. This season we don't.
We were lucky (nothing more) that Maupay stayed free of injury and suspension.

Now with Murray gone, you think it's wise to stick with the same season long gamble on Maupay - murray?

 

[macbeth]

Bedwetting! We have a better squad than last year already. I for one won't panic if we take our time getting someone in. No need to panic buy.

We'll be just fine.

yes I'm not panicking yet, still plenty of time. but a new striker *at some point* this window is an absolute necessity. massive risk going without one, maupay gets injured next season and we're absolutely finished.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Bedwetting! We have a better squad than last year already. I for one won't panic if we take our time getting someone in. No need to panic buy.

We'll be just fine.

I feel the same.

Remember Fergie's last year at Man U. Crisis - they had no recognised strikers. Where would the goals come from? Now let me think, where did they finish at the end of the season?

(even though I hate your avatar).

 

[Nixonator]

Missed out on our main target again it seems.

 

[Originunknown]

How is Florin's knee looking?

 

[Albion Dan]

I agree no new striker will be an absolute disaster and very confident the club wouldnt even consider the option. Maupay gets injured and we would be in a shocking state.

 

[southstandandy]

How is Florin's knee looking?

Should be fit come January so I've heard. If we don't sign anybody then GP may be forced to bring him back into the fold.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

How is Florin's knee looking?

Crocked for a few more months.