Dokko Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I like him, on par with Best at the very least, would see Ameobi and Lovenkrands pushed out of the team without spending a penny on transfers, great news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Not bad considering Ameobi is shit, Best is injury prone, Ranger should be loaned out and Kuqi has left. If we really signed 2 great forwards we can dispose Best anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I don't think he's much better than Shola myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Of course he is. There's barely a striker anywhere that isn't better than that 6'3" stack of shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Shola was lethal in the Championshit though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Some games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkeye Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I keep hearing rumours that we are getting Elmander - does anyone have anything that could add some substance to this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Signed/Signing for Galatasaray is he not?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I keep hearing rumours that we are getting Elmander - does anyone have anything that could add some substance to this? Already signed for Galatasaray! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Shola was lethal in the Championshit though. We're not in the Championship though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Shola was lethal in the Championshit though. We're not in the Championship though I know. That's the only place Bothroyd has proven himself though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I keep hearing rumours that we are getting Elmander - does anyone have anything that could add some substance to this? Tell whoever you're hearing the rumours from that they don't have a clue, as he's already moved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Some games. Problem is, that game against Reading was almost 2 years ago, and he's deteriorated since then, He's actually been deteriorating for over 7 years, disgraceful that he's still on the books. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Just saying it's not certain Bothroyd could make the step up. We all know how bad the Championship can be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 To be fair his goal scoring record is pretty shite. I still think I'd take the risk given the circumstances and what I've seen of him over the past year or so. Should be a decent squad player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Bothroyd would only be a decent signing if we were definitely getting rid of Loven and possibly Shola while Ranger has a season on loan. I don't see that happening and we can't afford 7 or whatever forwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I like him, on par with Best at the very least, would see Ameobi and Lovenkrands pushed out of the team without spending a penny on transfers, great news. I agree on that. Since Best is the best striker at the moment in the club I just can not see a problem if we sign some one equal to our best striker. I am all fine about Gameiro and all but we need to have a squad of players who are capable of taking us to the next level. In ned of selling Loven, loaning Ranger and making Shola our forth choice striker. Having said that: CaulkinTheTimes George Caulkin Lots of tweets on the subject, but - as things stand - told there's no interest from #Nufc in Jay Bothroyd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I don't see that happening and we can't afford 7 or whatever forwards. Waste of wage bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 CaulkinTheTimes George Caulkin Lots of tweets on the subject, but - as things stand - told there's no interest from #Nufc in Jay Bothroyd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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toon25 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 CaulkinTheTimes George Caulkin Lots of tweets on the subject, but - as things stand - told there's no interest from #Nufc in Jay Bothroyd. Thank fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Unless you've got genuine quality that you need to cover for, for example Enrique or Tiote who it is neither necessary nor feasible to replace, it's not a good idea to buy 'back up'. Ideally your first team should become back up over time as better players come in. Buying bench players inevitably leaves you with a large squad with no real depth because they're generally shite and aging - Campbell, Ryan Taylor, Kuqi, Perch. If you are going to buy back up, it must be in the form of young players with the potential to step up later and become first teamers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Unless you've got genuine quality that you need to cover for, for example Enrique or Tiote who it is neither necessary nor feasible to replace, it's not a good idea to buy 'back up'. Ideally your first team should become back up over time as better players come in. Buying bench players inevitably leaves you with a large squad with no real depth because they're generally shite and aging - Campbell, Ryan Taylor, Kuqi, Perch. If you are going to buy back up, it must be in the form of young players with the potential to step up later and become first teamers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Or players of equal quality so there is real competition for places but that's not always easy or a viable option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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