taxfree Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Dislike this. I think he'll do great for them, unfortunately. Hopefully he'll flop big time. Why? Honest question, from the little i have seen he hasn't got any stand out qualities? From the few matches I have seen. Notably when we were down one division, and Ipswich were playing us. He was terrific tbh. Very powerfull, decent speed, heavy shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 On the bright side he'll either flop and be a massive waste of £13m(?) or be away in a couple years if he's successful. I'd have liked for us to be in for him, but at that price there's probably better value to be found elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest axel Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Would hope we went for Gardner over Gibson... Much better player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Superb buy. Don't think he's ready as yet for the PL (as in starting week in, week out). But give him a season or two and the mackems will probably have a great player on their books Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Don't think we could afford to risk it at that price, that is if we are going to spend money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Would hope we went for Gardner over Gibson... Much better player. We stepped aside so they could get Larsson and Gardner. They stepped aside so we could get Gibson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Would hope we went for Gardner over Gibson... Much better player. They're both shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 A £9 million bid accepted for Wickham. Bah, that could turn out to be a bargain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest axel Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Would hope we went for Gardner over Gibson... Much better player. They're both s****. Well that is your opinion. Would like Gardner here, but i agree with you on Gibson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Wickham is still very raw and is a few years off being ready to lead the line in the Premier League. I'd rather we sign someone more experienced who will come in and immediately score goals. Do you believe that will happen? After bidding 12 million for Gameiro I don't see why that kind of money won't be offered for someone else. It's been a good window so far and we're still in June, so there's reason to remain optimistic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 A £9 million bid. Bah, that could turn out to be a bargain. I think it is £9 million with add-ons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Ah, just had a proper read of the BBC article, £12.5 million with add-ons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnes23 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 If he does well there it won't be long until he's sold on anyway. Hopefully they're still in for Gibson as well as Gardner.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The Whickham deal is a subjective one. The optimist believes him to be a fantastic talent with potential to blossom in the top flight and become a fantastic striker. The cynic instead cites his lack of Premier League experience and his scoring record that only works out at about 1 in 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Would hope we went for Gardner over Gibson... Much better player. We stepped aside so they could get Larsson and Gardner. They stepped aside so we could get Gibson. Nahhh..they stepped aside so we could get N'Zogbia.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Honestly don't see the hype on this lad. Wouldn't be at all surprised to see this being a waste. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The Whickham deal is a subjective one. The optimist believes him to be a fantastic talent with potential to blossom in the top flight and become a fantastic striker. The cynic instead cites his lack of Premier League experience and his scoring record that only works out at about 1 in 6. Take his record from the start of January and that's a fairer account of where he's at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nguyen Van Falk Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 1 in 6? Wtf? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Wickham £9 million + Gardner £6 million Gibson, Brown and O'Shea £12 million Ji Dong-Won £2 million Decent haul of players for them so far, but not outstanding for £30 million worth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 They've spent about £2m getting El-Mohammady on a permanent transfer as well. Another decent but not amazing one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 A few decent players but I really wouldn't be that impressed if I was a Mackem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 So they've spent 30m effectively replacing what they had in season long loans last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Two good signings imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I still think they lack a proven goalscorer and a bit of creativity in the middle, looking at their team they also seem to completely missing wingers too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Wickham is still very raw and is a few years off being ready to lead the line in the Premier League. I'd rather we sign someone more experienced who will come in and immediately score goals. Do you believe that will happen? After bidding 12 million for Gameiro I don't see why that kind of money won't be offered for someone else. It's been a good window so far and we're still in June, so there's reason to remain optimistic. Hope you're right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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