TRon Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 It's a good signing for them, the real problem is though that they are buying s*** in midfield who won't create many chances for him. it reminds me of us a few years ago where we had a decent forward line but no one to provide them with anything. What's his main strength? Heading? Larsson & Wickham could potentially be Barton & Carroll Lite. Alternatively it could also be Whitehead & Stead. He's better on the ground than people give him credit for, quite an all round player. Would do better for Liverpool than carroll, shocked they didn't gor for him. Carroll's scored goals in the premier. I haven't seen tWickham play but is there a reason he's not scored more? Can he finish? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Really not fussed by this signing. They need a quick fix solution to get them goals, and I cant see this player being it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 One for the future surely? Cant be starting him upfront and expecting loads just because of the pricetag. A lot of money for potential you may not be able to count on yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 If he turns out to be anything decent he will not be there in 2 years time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Cracking signing, that. Cunts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Will this affect Sunderland's pursuit of N'gog? Scott Wilson - Yeah - won't happen now. So are they after a better striker, or are they happy with the current lot? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Will this affect Sunderland's pursuit of N'gog? Scott Wilson - Yeah - won't happen now. So are they after a better striker, or are they happy with the current lot? That's just turned it from a decent deal to a brilliant one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayno Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 4 year deal? I'm guessing those were his demands, not theres. He will be gone in 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Will this affect Sunderland's pursuit of N'gog? Scott Wilson - Yeah - won't happen now. So are they after a better striker, or are they happy with the current lot? Gyan, Wickham, Campbell...surely they need one more? Probably a pikey loan deal for someone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Will this affect Sunderland's pursuit of N'gog? Scott Wilson - Yeah - won't happen now. So are they after a better striker, or are they happy with the current lot? Gyan, Wickham, Campbell...surely they need one more? Probably a pikey loan deal for someone. Campbell's a doubt for this season too isn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 It'll all be on Gyan again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Just trying to be realistic but as much as some say they need a 'quick fix' and a 'goalscorer', we aren't exactly overloaded with goal machines. Especially with Best apparently available for sale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Will this affect Sunderland's pursuit of N'gog? Scott Wilson - Yeah - won't happen now. So are they after a better striker, or are they happy with the current lot? Gyan, Wickham, Campbell...surely they need one more? Probably a pikey loan deal for someone. Campbell's a doubt for this season too isn't he? Havent they also signed some Korean forward? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Just trying to be realistic but as much as some say they need a 'quick fix' and a 'goalscorer', we aren't exactly overloaded with goal machines. Especially with Best apparently available for sale. I imagine the striker we sign will have some sort of proven goalscoring pedigree though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matta Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Not really seen Wickham play, but if the hype is to believe then sunderland have made a great transfer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Erdnic isn't all that prolific is he? and he seems to be our main target. Just think we are in very similar positions, also don't think we should sell Best unless he is pushing to leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I'd say Ba was more prolific than any of their strikers tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Not seen him play. Seems an exciting talent though, by all accounts. Considering his wages will be low I think it's a reasonable price really - they won't mind paying the extra brass if he does the business. We paid £5m for Jenas when he was 18, in 2002. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CheickMansour Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Good signing tbh. At least if the hype is true. Suprised we weren't in it for £9m as that price could rise if he succeeds, though, obviously, it's a special risk buying such a young and unproven player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Personally I think we'd be more likely to go for someone we know we can keep for longer than 2 seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Personally I think we'd be more likely to go for someone we know we can keep for longer than 2 seasons. What makes you say that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Erdnic isn't all that prolific is he? and he seems to be our main target. Just think we are in very similar positions, also don't think we should sell Best unless he is pushing to leave. In the 4 seasons he's been a regular Ligue 1 striker he's got 45 in 130. 1 goal in 3 striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Not seen him play. Seems an exciting talent though, by all accounts. Considering his wages will be low I think it's a reasonable price really - they won't mind paying the extra brass if he does the business. We paid £5m for Jenas when he was 18, in 2002. We were one of the top clubs in the league at the time, he had the likes of Speed who he could learn from, and there wasn't any real danger that a much bigger club would come in for him. We were also able to ease him in a bit with having the likes of Dyer as well in that position. Wickham is going to a club where they have one main striker, he'll be expected to hit the ground running, and if he does well, he'll be off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Not seen him play. Seems an exciting talent though, by all accounts. Considering his wages will be low I think it's a reasonable price really - they won't mind paying the extra brass if he does the business. We paid £5m for Jenas when he was 18, in 2002. We were one of the top clubs in the league at the time, he had the likes of Speed who he could learn from, and there wasn't any real danger that a much bigger club would come in for him. We were also able to ease him in a bit with having the likes of Dyer as well in that position. Wickham is going to a club where they have one main striker, he'll be expected to hit the ground running, and if he does well, he'll be off. And they'll make more than £8m. Win/win in terms of the fee they've paid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Had a look at the YT clip. Whickham looks like he's got ability, definitely good with the ball at his feet. but there's nothing in it to show that he's a finisher. In fact he missed a couple he should have scored in the highlights video. He might well turn out to be a very good player for Sunderland but it's a hell of an expensive risk on someone who hasn't scored regularly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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