Mag-ic Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Name a replacement who is available and who would come then. Smith has played a load of games on the right of midfield and in central midfield. He's got his head down and got on with it and never moaned or took the huff. He's never been in the papers for bringing the club into disrepute. He's a good honest pro who desperately needs a goal to give him a lift, you don't become a bad player over night. True, he's been on the slide for some time. Nothing against the bloke, but for what he offers on those wages, he simply has to go. Do we actually need a replacement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sniffer Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 If Smith goes and we aren't going to make a splash and get Bent I'd look at Nugent. Hasn't had a chance at pompey and far too young to write off. We'd get him for 3 mill as he won't get much of a look in at portsmouth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 http://www.shieldsgazette.com/nufc/Alan-Smith-on-his-way.4368383.jp fingers crossed. Not going to say any more in case of jinxing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 He needs replaced but i'd rather play Andy Carrol than Alan Smith TBH. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Name a replacement who is available and who would come then. Smith has played a load of games on the right of midfield and in central midfield. He's got his head down and got on with it and never moaned or took the huff. He's never been in the papers for bringing the club into disrepute. He's a good honest pro who desperately needs a goal to give him a lift, you don't become a bad player over night. I'm not bothered where Smith has played for us, he's only played 1 decent game that I can think of. Players can score from midfield and defence, even Des Hamilton scored more goals for us that Smith has. He's done nothing wrong off the pitch and I don't think anybody has ever said anything other than that but he's paid for what he does during the game. I can't think of a worse forward that we've had at this club since Ian Rush came here under Dalglish, at least Rush managed a couple of goals. As for naming a replacement, pointless as I couldn't prove that they'd come here or were available, I would say that as far as our forwards go, Smith would be my last choice, I'd probably rather play Harper up front than Smith, he's that bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 He needs replaced but i'd rather play Andy Carrol than Alan Smith TBH. He's injured as well though!! We are desperate for a decent injury free forward even if Smith doesn't go. Realistic choices for me are Nugent or Ashton Unrealistic choices are Klose or Podolski Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag-ic Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 If Smith goes and we aren't going to make a splash and get Bent I'd look at Nugent. Hasn't had a chance at pompey and far too young to write off. We'd get him for 3 mill as he won't get much of a look in at portsmouth. Not a bad shout. 100% strike rate for England(!) Seriously though, reckon we could even convince Pompey into a loan deal to have a proper look at him. Only reason he is digging his heels in and not moved so far this summer will be 1. the ca$h and 2. not wanting to drop a division (the two obviously going hand in hand). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 He needs replacing in terms of the squad though, we simply can't rely on Owen and certainly Viduka. I'd prefer a young player than a cheapo though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Basically, selling Smith would relieve the wage budget if we're led to believe the figures, and it would force us to buy another forward. A player like Heskey would provide much, much more than Smith.. and I don't rate Heskey at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sniffer Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 He needs replacing in terms of the squad though, we simply can't rely on Owen and certainly Viduka. I'd prefer a young player than a cheapo though. And Nugent is too old, eh Dave? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Oh the joy! Colo seemingly in the bag and Smith off to Everton. Don't want Healy though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 He needs replacing in terms of the squad though, we simply can't rely on Owen and certainly Viduka. I'd prefer a young player than a cheapo though. And Nugent is too old, eh Dave? I'm sure there are others in the world who can do a better job than Jimmy Bullard and David Nugent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 He needs replaced but i'd rather play Andy Carrol than Alan Smith TBH. He's injured as well though!! We are desperate for a decent injury free forward even if Smith doesn't go. Realistic choices for me are Nugent or Ashton Unrealistic choices are Klose or Podolski http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/westham/2508984/Dean-Ashton-Tottenham-offer-turned-down-by-West-Ham---Football.html West Ham allegedly turned down £15m bid for Ashton, wanting nearer £20m! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 3m for Smith. I'd go straight in for Benni McCarthy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sniffer Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Are there? In the 2-3 mill range? Ready to play straight away? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Anal has today linked us with David Healy for £1.5m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Anal has today linked us with David Healy for £1.5m. Rather Nugent than Healy (if its a straight choice) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Are there? In the 2-3 mill range? Ready to play straight away? Where has this price range come from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Putting money on him to score past us next season like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Are there? In the 2-3 mill range? Ready to play straight away? Where has this price range come from? That's what i was thinking. Hopefully that money would just boost our Kitty and help push through deals for already identified strikers. I would be very disapointed with Healy or Nugent. Leroy Lita, wouldn't be a bad shout though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Where are the reports coming from that he's in Liverpool for a medical? http://www.shieldsgazette.com/nufc/Alan-Smith-on-his-way.4368383.jp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I think Keegan will go for Eren Derdiyok as a replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 We should try and get someone on loan tbh, someone like Bobo, and pay them £1M for the loan fee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I can't say i'm convinced by Nugent like. I know he hasn't had a run of games at Portsmouth, but i don't think he is capable of being a good standard Premiership striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I think Keegan will go for Eren Derdiyok as a replacement. Would like to think so. Fits the bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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