Which striker/strikers would you aim to bring in this summer?

[joker]

Why not Matt Smith, he is a good foil to bring in the midfield, seems to have a bit about him, with a good run in the team he could prove himself. Been around the championship and league one, scores different sorts of goals and should be affordable, right size, reasonably quick and can pick a pass, ideal in my opinion.

 

[mona]

Kyle Lafferty

 

[Daffy Duck]

Marvin Emnes.

Doesn't get much game time at Swansea.

Oh, and while we're at it, please can we have Leo back?

 

[Smirko]

Nakhi Wells

 

[supaseagull]

Depends on how serious we are about going up and how much wonga Hughton has.

I would go for Gary Hooper personally.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Ulloa
Baldock
O'Grady
Zamora

would be a decent set of 4 strikers to have.

 

[Worthingite]

Alexander Mitrovic or Anthony Martial. And while we're at it get in Youri Tielemans from Anderlecht. Those who know, will KNOW.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

With CMS I don't think we'll offer him the same wages he's on currently and unfortunatly (in some ways) I think someone else will overpay him per week and take him on a freebie.

If we have Baldock (who's a striker not a week in week out winger) and COG we only need one stud striker to come in and reckon it will be a foreigner in the Ulloa mold and the gamble will define our season one way or another

 

[Working class pride]

This is what we are paying the manager for. All I hope is that he is better at it than those who went before him. I still have no idea how someone can make a career out of football and think it was a good idea to pay £2 Million odd for CMS whilst letting Murray go to our rivals because of a pay rise. Anyone who knew anything about football could see thatMurray had skill and could finish. CMS? That decision cost us the Premier League. One thing is for sure, they really do need to get it right if this club is to do anything.

 

[BensGrandad]

This is what we are paying the manager for. All I hope is that he is better at it than those who went before him. I still have no idea how someone can make a career out of football and think it was a good idea to pay £2 Million odd for CMS whilst letting Murray go to our rivals because of a pay rise. Anyone who knew anything about football could see thatMurray had skill and could finish. CMS? That decision cost us the Premier League. One thing is for sure, they really do need to get it right if this club is to do anything.

When we signed CMS .we thought we had done well and beat off serious competition but it was the manner in which he was used and his injury which f....d him up.

 

[Working class pride]

When we signed CMS .we thought we had done well and beat off serious competition but it was the manner in which he was used and his injury which f....d him up.

No mate, its not "how we use him", its his ball control, finishing and lack of ability to lose a marker in the box. Just look at his ball control - as good as Murray? No and that was evident when we bought him. Finding space inbox? No, not as good as Murray, again evident when we bought him. Finishing? No, not as good as Murray and again, evident when we bought him. Simply put, someone thought he was a better striker than Murray and how they ever did is just astounding. It was when we bought him and yes I said it (as did people I was with) after his first few games. It was just obvious after you watched him a few times. Some people are just more talented than others and Murray is more talented than CMS.

 

[bhawoddy]

When we signed CMS .we thought we had done well and beat off serious competition but it was the manner in which he was used and his injury which f....d him up.

Agree that most were quite excited by his arrival. Not sure I agree about the rest.

 

[BensGrandad]

His plus is that prior to his injury he had scored 11 goals in just over half a season so on track for 20 that season.

20 goal a season strikers are sought after and expensive, then came his injury, the rest is history.

 

[andy1980]

After next season all the 1901s have to either renew or not. I think this will be in the minds of Bloom and co, and will reflect on our summer transfer. Couple this with having a manager all summer, I'm hoping we will have smiles on our faces come September rather than frowns, whoever comes in.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

After next season all the 1901s have to either renew or not. I think this will be in the minds of Bloom and co, and will reflect on our summer transfer. Couple this with having a manager all summer, I'm hoping we will have smiles on our faces come September rather than frowns, whoever comes in.

I agree.

Whereas Tony may not want to spend big every year, if he's prepared to occasionally, then this summer is the one to do it.

1901 renewals must surely be a factor.

 

[andy1980]

I agree.

Whereas Tony may not want to spend big every year, if he's prepared to occasionally, then this summer is the one to do it.

1901 renewals must surely be a factor.

Even if we managed a Wembley final without making it to the Premiership, I think will be enough to make most renew, and I'm sure it will be for another 5 years. I have a good feeling about next year (although that doesn't mean I think we will definitely go up).

 

[BensGrandad]

I agree.

Whereas Tony may not want to spend big every year, if he's prepared to occasionally, then this summer is the one to do it.

1901 renewals must surely be a factor.

He spent big for Gus then 2 years of bringing in money rather than spending it so I think he could spend big this summer then if we fail again sit back for a couple of years .to recoup some money. Then try again in season 18/19.

 

[ewe2]

Will Best ever score again .....will Sam want another season on the wing.....will COG yearn for the North again.....will CMS accept a huge drop in wages for a one year contract........?

 

[BensGrandad]

Will Best ever score again .....will Sam want another season on the wing.....will COG yearn for the North again.....will CMS accept a huge drop in wages for a one year contract........?

Best was quoted as saying he hoped to score 6 goals for us bfore the end of the season. Dont think Sam would be happy for that. COG will o back up north I would think as he doesnt appear to be a goal scorer. CMS is 31 so I would think a 2 year contract on much the same wages taking into count inflation and wage rises.since he signed for us.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

I think Baldock will be the only one of the current four here next year, although I'd like O'Grady to stay.

So we need 3 new strikers ( assuming COG goes ).

It's just dreaming to suggest we have any chance of getting Leo back, but he should be a top target.

I can see Zamora actually coming back, and that would be excellent as 1 of the 4, but clearly he wouldn't play every week.

The 4th choice could be a younger one for the future, so my 4 would be.

Ulloa or equivalent
Baldock
Zamora
Younger striker with potential.

If COG stays, then great, just Ulloa and Zamora please, Tony.