tmonkey Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Very good player, and better than Viduka. I'd like to see him here, but our priority is to get in a striker with pace, as well as technique. If we have the money, do both. Its hard to look past Ashton's injury record, but this is where Big Sam is meant to excel, so getting in a target man who is simply better and far more consistent (when he does play) then any of the other shit forwards we have up front would be a step forward. On top of that, hes come back from injury looking a better player imo, his touch and general linkup play has definately improved. Ashton is one of the few big forwards who could play in Big Sam's preferred system. Big risk as hes definately a crock, but if we can keep him fit hed be a huge bonus for Big Sam. Worthy gamble at £10million, but only if we bring in another pacey forward or two and ship out Owen/Viduka, otherwise we'd have a striking squad full of slow crocks and none of them compatible with each other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Someone said he's from the North but he's from Swindon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I like Dean Ashton. Clever player, good strength, good feet and and good shot. Sadly, no pace... and very injury prone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Does anyone have an injury record of Ashton? (similar people have posted ones of Dyer and Baba for example) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matta Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_premier_league/players/1256/dean_ashton_injury.html Only his Ankle that has been a big one.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_premier_league/players/1256/dean_ashton_injury.html Only his Ankle that has been a big one.. They've only got his WHU injury record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Very good player, and better than Viduka. I'd like to see him here, but our priority is to get in a striker with pace, as well as technique. If we have the money, do both. Its hard to look past Ashton's injury record, but this is where Big Sam is meant to excel, so getting in a target man who is simply better and far more consistent (when he does play) then any of the other s*** forwards we have up front would be a step forward. On top of that, hes come back from injury looking a better player imo, his touch and general linkup play has definately improved. Ashton is one of the few big forwards who could play in Big Sam's preferred system. Big risk as hes definately a crock, but if we can keep him fit hed be a huge bonus for Big Sam. Worthy gamble at £10million, but only if we bring in another pacey forward or two and ship out Owen/Viduka, otherwise we'd have a striking squad full of slow crocks and none of them compatible with each other. wouldn`t go as far as that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I would rather have Benzema not gonna happen though.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Ashton since January 2006 Only 26 league appearances, 7 goals. Hmmm. Injury prone and hardly prolific. Sounds ideal fodder for us then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edd Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Ashton since January 2006 Only 26 league appearances, 7 goals. Hmmm. Injury prone and hardly prolific. Almost an identical record to Carew then who has 7 goals in 25 games, but we all know he brings a lot more to the team than just that. Anyway now that his major injury is behind him, this season Ashton has 4 goals in 8 starts. I'd take that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Ashton since January 2006 Only 26 league appearances, 7 goals. Hmmm. Injury prone and hardly prolific. Almost an identical record to Carew then who has 7 goals in 25 games, but we all know he brings a lot more to the team than just that. Anyway now that his major injury is behind him, this season Ashton has 4 goals in 8 starts. I'd take that. The difference being that Ashton played those 26 games since Jan 2006. Carew has played those 25 since Jan 2007 Players can't add anything at all to the team if they're permanently injured, and I'd suggest it is too early to be sure Ashton is entirely over his problems to be taking a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edd Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Ashton since January 2006 Only 26 league appearances, 7 goals. Hmmm. Injury prone and hardly prolific. Almost an identical record to Carew then who has 7 goals in 25 games, but we all know he brings a lot more to the team than just that. Anyway now that his major injury is behind him, this season Ashton has 4 goals in 8 starts. I'd take that. The difference being that Ashton played those 26 games since Jan 2006. Carew has played those 25 since Jan 2007 Players can't add anything at all to the team if they're permanently injured, and I'd suggest it is too early to be sure Ashton is entirely over his problems to be taking a chance. I'd have thought it was obvious I was making reference to your "hardly prolific"comment. Injury wise I'd have my reservations too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Still better than Torres. Wahey, forgot those debates. I still maintain, he's the better footballer and better all-round player, which was always my argument. I haven't been impressed by Torres, you expect more from a striker with such a reputation and at the price he went for. Having said that though, he still has time to come into his own. I rate his movement, but I don't think he's the greatest of finishers. With his pace, movement and positional intelligence he should be bagging goals galore ala Henry. He lacks the Frenchman's guile and technique though. Very good player still, just not world-class or even close to it as many would have you believe back then and now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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