La Parka Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Santa Cruz would be a much better signing than Crouch. 39 games, 19 goals and 6 assists this season. He cost them 4 million or so? I reckon we could get him for 10-12m. How old is he? McCarthy has always impressed me. I like Santa Cruz but feel we should look elsewhere. 26 according to Wikipedia. So perfect age really. I see him as a perfect alternative to Viduka. Step across though isn't it? He would only go to a bigger club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Crouch at £6m would be good business. Lennon at £4m would be excellent business. I'd like to see us take a punt on Lennon tbh, even for the first rumoured prices of £8/9m. £4m would be an absolute steal in today's market. That's still a good £2m or so than the likes of Jones, Chopra, Richardson, Smith, Parker, Dyer, etc. Infact, thinking about it more, it must be bullshit. He's still in the ruddy international set-up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Crouch would be a LOT more than £6M, Liverpool bought him for £7M when he wasn't that known. I'd like to see Lennon here tbh, sell Milner and buy Lennon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 We really need some size in the squad but Crouch is not the answer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Lennon, Gomis, Moutinho, Toulalan, new big CB and a good leftback backup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Get Rolfes in DM i say! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Might already have been said but KK has said all the players might stay.... I thought he would probably keep smith - but the troll (Carr)? Shit a brick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Crouch would be a LOT more than £6M, Liverpool bought him for £7M when he wasn't that known. I'd like to see Lennon here tbh, sell Milner and buy Lennon. What? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Santa Cruz would be a much better signing than Crouch. 39 games, 19 goals and 6 assists this season. He cost them 4 million or so? I reckon we could get him for 10-12m. How old is he? McCarthy has always impressed me. I like Santa Cruz but feel we should look elsewhere. 26 according to Wikipedia. So perfect age really. I see him as a perfect alternative to Viduka. Step across though isn't it? He would only go to a bigger club. Not sure, he would probably be impressed by the size of the stadium and the fact we have players like Owen and if we signed a Deco or similar that would probably sway players from Blackburn sized clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guinness Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 We'd be wise to take a look at Zaragoza's squad, they're in the relegation zone and have some names. Ayala(albeit 34 years old, once of the best defenders of the past 10 years, a class act, but for all i know he might have lost it this season), Aimar, Milito, Zapater. Obviously some or all of these players aren't doing the job, but they would be worth a look. It's amazing that a a squad like Zaragoza's in in danger of being relegated. Was thinking this the other day. Either Aimar or D'alessendro would fit the bill in terms of creativity. I remember D'alessendro being class for Pompey during his brief time there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Santa Cruz would be a much better signing than Crouch. 39 games, 19 goals and 6 assists this season. He cost them 4 million or so? I reckon we could get him for 10-12m. How old is he? McCarthy has always impressed me. I like Santa Cruz but feel we should look elsewhere. 26 according to Wikipedia. So perfect age really. I see him as a perfect alternative to Viduka. Step across though isn't it? He would only go to a bigger club. Not sure, he would probably be impressed by the size of the stadium and the fact we have players like Owen and if we signed a Deco or similar that would probably sway players from Blackburn sized clubs. Aye i think Blackburn will be one of the most least attractive stadia to play in. They barely sell their tickets and often are just as many away fans as home. How many did we take down there? 6000 was it. I think persuading blackburn to sell would be harder than persuading him to come. I always thought he had a questionable fitness but 39 games is amazing. Would be a canny signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 D'Allesandro is probably the best suggestion so far for an attacking player. Wouldn't cost bucket loads Premiership experianced Nice age Zaragoza are in trouble (i believe) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Santa Cruz would be a much better signing than Crouch. 39 games, 19 goals and 6 assists this season. He cost them 4 million or so? I reckon we could get him for 10-12m. How old is he? McCarthy has always impressed me. I like Santa Cruz but feel we should look elsewhere. 26 according to Wikipedia. So perfect age really. I see him as a perfect alternative to Viduka. Step across though isn't it? He would only go to a bigger club. you dont think we're bigger than Blackburn? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Downing 12mil Arshavin 12mil Modric 15mil WBridge 6mil Crouch 10mil Dunne 8mil out Duff Ramage Carr Ameobi Emre Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Downing 12mil Crouch 10mil Dunne 8mil Jesus H Christ, if we spend £30m on those 3 i'll have a stroke. Thank fook you're not Keegan,... you're not Keegan are you??! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Crikey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 you dont think we're bigger than Blackburn? Right now, at this point in time, we would be a lateral move. If he is going to leave Blackburn this summer it's going to be for someone in European competition. Oh I forgot, bigger crowds, the first item on every players list when considering a move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Santa Cruz would be a much better signing than Crouch. 39 games, 19 goals and 6 assists this season. He cost them 4 million or so? I reckon we could get him for 10-12m. How old is he? McCarthy has always impressed me. I like Santa Cruz but feel we should look elsewhere. 26 according to Wikipedia. So perfect age really. I see him as a perfect alternative to Viduka. Step across though isn't it? He would only go to a bigger club. you dont think we're bigger than Blackburn? Right now, at this point in time, we would be a lateral move. If he is going to leave Blackburn it's going to be for someone in European competition. Exactly. We are not bigger than blackburn with regards to recent form, if anything Blackburn have been slightly better performers over the last two years. Sure, we have more potential, their fan base is a joke, their ground isn't the best, they do however have a chairman who is fair loaded, but not on our scale etc. We are potentially bigger, but currently we really are not. Similar situation with us behind all of the top 4 and level with the rest down to spuds. Players moving between these clubs really doesn't achieve much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 you dont think we're bigger than Blackburn? Right now, at this point in time, we would be a lateral move. If he is going to leave Blackburn this summer it's going to be for someone in European competition. Oh I forgot, bigger crowds, the first item on every players list when considering a move. Three words: £ £ £ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 you dont think we're bigger than Blackburn? Right now, at this point in time, we would be a lateral move. If he is going to leave Blackburn this summer it's going to be for someone in European competition. Oh I forgot, bigger crowds, the first item on every players list when considering a move. Three words: £ £ £ I'd expect £££ isn't an issue at Blackburn, richer than most think. He also recently had a kid IIRC, so moving so soon would be a bit of a bitch too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I'd expect £££ isn't an issue at Blackburn Why not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I'd expect £££ isn't an issue at Blackburn Why not? They are a well run club, spend little and wisely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 you dont think we're bigger than Blackburn? Right now, at this point in time, we would be a lateral move. If he is going to leave Blackburn this summer it's going to be for someone in European competition. Oh I forgot, bigger crowds, the first item on every players list when considering a move. Three words: £ £ £ I'd expect £££ isn't an issue at Blackburn, richer than most think. He also recently had a kid IIRC, so moving so soon would be a bit of a bitch too. Well their wage bill is £37m, which is 85% of their wages to revenue ratio. They can't come close to competing with Newcastle in terms of money. I personally think that money is only one of many issues a footballer thinks of when choosing a Premier league club though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I'd expect £££ isn't an issue at Blackburn Why not? They are a well run club, spend little and wisely. They make a loss every year tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Downing 12mil Crouch 10mil Dunne 8mil Jesus H Christ, if we spend £30m on those 3 i'll have a stroke. Thank fook you're not Keegan,... you're not Keegan are you??! Downing is underrated, quick as fook and with a definate goal threat. would need 12 mil to get him Dunne has been an absolute rock for City Crouch should be a priority this summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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