LV Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Can we have a list of alternative really tall strikers that balls can be hammered to. Must be a few in lower leagues, or what about Diabeties from Bordeaux, he would really take the biscuit Peter Crouch likes this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Can we have a list of alternative really tall strikers that balls can be hammered to. Must be a few in lower leagues, or what about Diabeties from Bordeaux, he would really take the biscuit Peter Crouch likes this. Oh fuck. Or he may go for Jonathon Walters or try and get Ricky Lambert. Maybe Grant Holt or that other doofus that plays at Norwich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Carr wouldn't agree to any of these suggestions, worry over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hatem garrincha Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 It all depends if Carroll accepts I suppose, if we've spoken to him he may reject it, awaiting our bid, could be a twist in this. Not that I want him to preserve the cretins job any longer. Why on earth would Liverpool accept an offer from us? We won't be paying £15m for anyone. £15m for Caroll aren't justified imho. Limited footballer for limited managers (Allardyce, Pardew) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Carr wouldn't agree to any of these suggestions, worry over. We may as well sign one of them if Pardew is in charge. Would give us half a chance at Corners and hoof ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 It all depends if Carroll accepts I suppose, if we've spoken to him he may reject it, awaiting our bid, could be a twist in this. Not that I want him to preserve the cretins job any longer. Why on earth would Liverpool accept an offer from us? We won't be paying £15m for anyone. If he rejects West Ham we wouldn't have to match their bid, just hypothesising of course, because, as you said I doubt they would want to do business with us. There's a lot of factors still in play so I'm not counting my chickens, but with any luck he'll go there. I wouldn't mind him here as I said, but that would just be pandering after Pardew and where he's concerned I would cut off my proverbial nose to spite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Armchair Pundit Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 My head says we could get better for cheaper but my heart says if we don't match West Ham's offer and bring him home we'll be missing out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I fully expect us to bid 12m again and try to force liverpools hand. Winner for us if we get bony instead plus get some of the 15m from west ham via our sell on clause. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I thought the supposed clause only came into effect if they sold him for £35m+? I don't think there'll be a sell-on clause in a deal worth that much tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrigan Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Would a better, more proven (in the PL) striker than Andy Carroll want to come here? Doubtful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 You mean rooney isn't a done deal afterall? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 May as well get fat fucking Sam back at this rate. And Nolan. And Barton. And of course Mr Smith. Why the fuck anyone (mainly pardoo) would want him back is beyond me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hatem garrincha Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 May as well get fat f***ing Sam back at this rate. And Nolan. And Barton. And of course Mr Smith. Why the f*** anyone (mainly pardoo) would want him back is beyond me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Despite doing pretty well for us and being more than a battering ram, he's not a cool enough name for the majority on here. I voted second option down but it massively depends on what the budget is (probably fuck all) and how we're going to playing next season (probably shite). We'd improve either way with someone who can hold the ball up properly though IMO. Only problem with is that Cisse would then not fit in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 My head says we could get better for cheaper but my heart says if we don't match West Ham's offer and bring him home we'll be missing out. Listen to the head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Despite doing pretty well for us and being more than a battering ram, he's not a cool enough name for the majority on here. I voted second option down but it massively depends on what the budget is (probably fuck all) and how we're going to playing next season (probably shite). We'd improve either way with someone who can hold the ball up properly though IMO. Only problem with is that Cisse would then not fit in. One of the biggest problems to address this summer, whether or not Pardew stays, is the fact that we tend to buy players because they're a good price rather than based on where they fit into the side. Having talented players isn't enough, we need to make some decisions on how we want to play and what the ambitions are. And do our deals around that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 he's not a cool enough name for the majority on here Bizarre theory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I think he's rather good myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Despite doing pretty well for us and being more than a battering ram, he's not a cool enough name for the majority on here. I voted second option down but it massively depends on what the budget is (probably fuck all) and how we're going to playing next season (probably shite). We'd improve either way with someone who can hold the ball up properly though IMO. Only problem with is that Cisse would then not fit in. One of the biggest problems to address this summer, whether or not Pardew stays, is the fact that we tend to buy players because they're a good price rather than based on where they fit into the side. Having talented players isn't enough, we need to make some decisions on how we want to play and what the ambitions are. And do our deals around that. Couldn't agree more, be amazed if it happens though - at least on a full scale. System should work in theory and it probably would if we had a more adaptable manager though. I think there needs to be more cohesion though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Think he's great. Worth £10m of anybodies hard earned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 SSN saying its £12m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Despite doing pretty well for us and being more than a battering ram, he's not a cool enough name for the majority on here. I voted second option down but it massively depends on what the budget is (probably fuck all) and how we're going to playing next season (probably shite). We'd improve either way with someone who can hold the ball up properly though IMO. Only problem with is that Cisse would then not fit in. One of the biggest problems to address this summer, whether or not Pardew stays, is the fact that we tend to buy players because they're a good price rather than based on where they fit into the side. Having talented players isn't enough, we need to make some decisions on how we want to play and what the ambitions are. And do our deals around that. Couldn't agree more, be amazed if it happens though - at least on a full scale. System should work in theory and it probably would if we had a more adaptable manager though. I think there needs to be more cohesion though. Who are our first team players when everyone is fit and available? Which players can't be relied upon? What formation/system will we play? Do we need 'a tackle' in there every single game? How does Sissoko fit into our midfield? Should he continue in behind a striker? If Colo stays, who is the first choice centre back pairing and how do we keep the spare first teamer happy? If Colo leaves, who should replace him? Do we want to play with width, or a more narrow game? Should we build our side around Ben Arfa or Cabaye? Someone else? Can Ben Arfa and Marveaux fit into the same side? How do we get more chances for Cisse? Is he likely to do better with more low crosses into the box or more sliderule passes in behind? Does he need a partner like Carroll? A partner like Ben Arfa? A partner like Ba? A partner at all? Do we spend big on a proven striker or go for youth? All pretty basic questions off the top of my head (that's just a start) but examples of what added together should define who we buy and sell this summer, and why. The squad needs to be shaped; we can't just keep buying randoms, some joined-up thinking is required if we're going to move forward. Particularly if the current manager is to stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 SSN saying its £12m. Reckon we'd be in there if that was true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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