Mr. Snrub Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 "What shirt am I wearin, bruv?" Haha, that's class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Never seen him play, goalscoring record is nothing to be sniffed at though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westamfan Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I wouldn't believe the quote of £5 million some web based sites have dreamed up. He's one year left on his current deal and won't sign a new one. I'd be surprised to see him go for half of that fee quoted. I think you can do better anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydunc Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Would appear to have the potential to do for us what Andy Cole did 16-17 years ago - appears to have a similar personality too. I'm sure he would jump at the chance of working with Shearer and Al would manage to sort his discipline out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 If it's a reasonable price, you should be going all out to get him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Saw him one game and he scored a hat-trick. Looked a lad with a bit of pace, quite lethal when it comes to finishing (as one of his goals was a cracking lob) yet seemed to have a first touch that made Shola's look like Maradona. Only basing this on the game I saw him in like. Seems like a cernt btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wally_McFool Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 The only time I have seen Beckford play was on the TV during Leeds Uniteds play off against Millwall a couple of weeks back. I was shocked at how bad he was considering his good reputation. I suppose he must have had an off night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Max 1.5m or else another one please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cfhpantera27 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Mind I felt like I wanted to kill him when I saw him elbow a goalkeeper in the throat (some game near the end of the season) He also started laughing when sky interviewed him about it after the game. This. seems a rite prick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Mind I felt like I wanted to kill him when I saw him elbow a goalkeeper in the throat (some game near the end of the season) So finally someone who can fill Shearer's boots! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 All the ingredients are there. Surely worth a shot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I really have seen nothing of him although I know he has a big reputation. Is he really different to the likes of Lee Trundel? who was prolific in the lower leagues. Would he be capable of making the step up, he is 25 now right? So best time to start blossoming. Would he bring us anything different to what we will have (hopefully goals)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 not at all sure about him. great scoring record at that level but even there he doesn't seem like that good a footballer (from my limited viewing of him). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 The question is whether we think he'll score goals in the Championship, not whether he's a great footballer or will make it in the Premier League. At this stage we just want to get back up. I think his record (and form) suggests he can help us do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 The question is whether we think he'll score goals in the Championship, not whether he's a great footballer or will make it in the Premier League. At this stage we just want to get back up. I think his record (and form) suggests he can help us do so. i'm just very wary of goalscorers from lower leagues who don't look particulalrly good. it's only his record that suggests he can score goals at a higher level as opposed to anything i've seen on the pitch (again i'll point out i've probably seen him play only about 6 times in a couple of seasons) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 You don't need a team of good footballers in the championship, you need pace and power. This guy has both and seems to score alot. Frankly our options are limited so we can't turn our noses up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 The question is whether we think he'll score goals in the Championship, not whether he's a great footballer or will make it in the Premier League. At this stage we just want to get back up. I think his record (and form) suggests he can help us do so. i'm just very wary of goalscorers from lower leagues who don't look particulalrly good. it's only his record that suggests he can score goals at a higher level as opposed to anything i've seen on the pitch (again i'll point out i've probably seen him play only about 6 times in a couple of seasons) Fair enough, I can't say I've seen a lot of him like. As Kimbo says though, considering our financial situation we might not be able to do much better than a gamble like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I think the Championship is about the highest level that he would be comfortable at. I think he'd struggle badly in the Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I think the Championship is about the highest level that he would be comfortable at. I think he'd struggle badly in the Premiership. Why does that matter though? As of now we're not in the Premiership. If we do manage to get back up we can consider what to do about our strikers then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I think the Championship is about the highest level that he would be comfortable at. I think he'd struggle badly in the Premiership. Why does that matter though? As of now we're not in the Premiership. If we do manage to get back up we can consider what to do about our strikers then. I should have made it a bit clearer, I meant for any Premiership club looking to buy him, I think he'd struggle at that level. He'd be fine for us. :-[ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pont-toon Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Thats what we need. Said it in another thread, Beckford and Chopra. Theres goals there. Forget the Sunderland s***, we want whats best for the club and Michael Chopra is one of the best Championship strikers, and I'm sure he would love to turn his fortunes around at Newcastle and potentially become a hero getting the goals to take us back up. He's clearly a bit of a t***, but he'll get the goals. Beckford, Chopra, Carroll, Ranger and maybe someone in on loan. Theres your strikers, and we've got the basis of a good defence with Beye and Taylor staying. excellent shout - would try for fabian delph as well also like the look of that naughton at sheff utd the young right back that played against burnley is also impressive - his name escapes me though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Thats what we need. Said it in another thread, Beckford and Chopra. Theres goals there. Forget the Sunderland s***, we want whats best for the club and Michael Chopra is one of the best Championship strikers, and I'm sure he would love to turn his fortunes around at Newcastle and potentially become a hero getting the goals to take us back up. He's clearly a bit of a t***, but he'll get the goals. Beckford, Chopra, Carroll, Ranger and maybe someone in on loan. Theres your strikers, and we've got the basis of a good defence with Beye and Taylor staying. excellent shout - would try for fabian delph as well also like the look of that naughton at sheff utd the young right back that played against burnley is also impressive - his name escapes me though! Walker.He impressed me too,and only 18. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 We arnt going to just be able to snap up Sheffield United's best players though. Better looking for stars at clubs lower down the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 We need to get quicker. Pace is the number one priority as far as I'm concerned. Beckford fits the bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I read somewhere that Bates wanted around £1M for him but a Leeds fan said that they would probably not get that much for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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