Dokko Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 We should look in Italy for decent sized strikers with aerial presence if were going to spend £10m on one. Am sure there will be some big German lads out there who fit the bill as well, breeding them tall these days over there, well they certainly are with CB's. There's simply NOTHING in the EPL that fits that mould. Beattie was just about there, but consistancy has made sure he's not a top performer now, and really, thats scraping the Barrel. They said Shearer was a dying breed, surely not? I think were just looking in the wrong Country. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Imperio Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Wouldn't mind him here at all, but for the price that I assume Liverpool will be looking for, it won't be worth it. A major concern would be the encouragement for our backline to play the long ball more regularly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Most over-rated player in the history of the English national side. Over-rated? Despite very impressive figures the majority of people still think he's useless. Thats what i was thinking. I dont think he is over-rated by anyone. Most people can see his limitations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 That's a pretty grim fucking avatar, ChezGiven. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 That's a pretty grim fucking avatar, ChezGiven. We're in a pretty grim situation Ozzie. I will change it when things look brighter. (its by Banksy if you're interested) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfmag Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Can't see it happening, but we should be pleased if it ever did. His reputation's a bit like Sven's. Everyone slags him off because everyone slags him off. I laughed when Liverpool bought him. I've stopped laughing now. He's an accomplished player, good attitude, miles better than any of our current forwards bar Owen. I agree with all of that apart from the accomplished player bit. You obviously didn't see the way Martins played today... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Reading have a couple of good strikers in Lita and Doyle although im not sure we need someone like Lita. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Fans who were around in the mid-70s will see a parallel with Alan Gowling, although Gowling was much underrated. A big, awkward looking CF with deceptively-good ball control. Gordon Lee used him as target man with Supermac as a sort of twin spearhead. It looked a bit crap at first, but they started to click around Christmas time in 75, and they hammered Everton 5-0 early in Jan, beat Spurs over 2 legs in the LC semi, Coventry 4-0 in a 4th Rnd Replay , won a real pulsating game 4-3 against Championship-chasing Derby at the end of Jan. The whole team benefitted from the 2 guys up front, with Mickey Burns coming from just behind the front 2 and Geoff Nulty/Tommy Craig/Cassidy in midfield. We scored quite a few goals, but had a poor central defence - Keely was a nightmare at times, similar to Bramble. If the players hadn't gone down with the Flu that was raging at the time, I am sure we would have beaten Man City in the LC Final that season. Who scored our goal ? Alan Gowling....! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Fans who were around in the mid-70s will see a parallel with Alan Gowling, although Gowling was much underrated. A big, awkward looking CF with deceptively-good ball control. Gordon Lee used him as target man with Supermac as a sort of twin spearhead. It looked a bit crap at first, but they started to click around Christmas time in 75, and they hammered Everton 5-0 early in Jan, beat Spurs over 2 legs in the LC semi, Coventry 4-0 in a 4th Rnd Replay , won a real pulsating game 4-3 against Championship-chasing Derby at the end of Jan. The whole team benefitted from the 2 guys up front, with Mickey Burns coming from just behind the front 2 and Geoff Nulty/Tommy Craig/Cassidy in midfield. We scored quite a few goals, but had a poor central defence - Keely was a nightmare at times, similar to Bramble. If the players hadn't gone down with the Flu that was raging at the time, I am sure we would have beaten Man City in the LC Final that season. Who scored our goal ? Alan Gowling....! Glen Keeley was worse than Titus without doubt.The QE2 turned quicker than him.Do you remeber him partnering our ex coach Derek Fazackerley at Blackburn in central defence,a one legged tortoise with asthma had more pace... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delima Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Reading have a couple of good strikers in Lita and Doyle although im not sure we need someone like Lita. David Kitson is also a decent striker. Of all 3 of them, Kevin Doyle is the best and perhaps is most complimental of our strikers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Cristiano Lucarelli tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 If we signed the goofy beanpole it's a banker he'd be on his Villa form not the form he's shown at Southampton and Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 i'd take him - not my first choice, but better than rossi, sibbers and ameobi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Reading have a couple of good strikers in Lita and Doyle although im not sure we need someone like Lita. David Kitson is also a decent striker. Of all 3 of them, Kevin Doyle is the best and perhaps is most complimental of our strikers So speaks the authority on all things football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Just heard a strong rumour from a hartlepool scout that peter crouch is coming to the toon in january and the deal is done. Dont shoot the messenger. :winking: bluelaugh.gif bluelaugh.gif bluelaugh.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemmill Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I think the rumour's bullshit, but I think the people scoffing at the prospect of having Crouch here are canny stupid. Decent player imo and most important of all, we KNOW he can score goals in the Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I think the rumour's bullshit, but I think the people scoffing at the prospect of having Crouch here are canny stupid. Decent player imo and most important of all, we KNOW he can score goals in the Premiership. Very debatable. In fact, it's not debatable imo. 28 Premiership goals in 71 starts and 36 sub appearance...12 came in an 18 game spell for Southampton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I think the rumour's bullshit, but I think the people scoffing at the prospect of having Crouch here are canny stupid. Decent player imo and most important of all, we KNOW he can score goals in the Premiership. Very debatable. In fact, it's not debatable imo. 18 Premiership goals in 71 starts and 36 sub appearance...12 came in an 18 game spell for Southampton. but he's better than Luque! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eyeball_tickler Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 NEWCASTLE are weighing up a sensational transfer-window bid for Liverpool's Peter Crouch. The Geordies are desperate to strengthen their firepower — and they see the England striker as the perfect man to lead the Toon attack. Crouch, 25, joined Liverpool from Southampton in a £7million deal in July 2005 and he has scored nine goals for the Reds this season. But boss Rafa Benitez wants to keep his strike-force intact to maintain their challenge in the Champions League this season — though there might be room for manoeuvre during the summer. Crouch might welcome the move since he is thought to be unsettled by having to share first-team opportunities at Anfield with Craig Bellamy, Dirk Kuyt and Robbie Fowler. Geordie boss Glenn Roeder will also make a £3m bid to sign Wes Brown from Manchester United next month. Roeder knows he needs to land at least two new defenders — with Craig Moore admitting he will quit the club at the end of the season and Titus Bramble out of contract in the summer. http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/story_pages/sport/sport3.shtml the madness starts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I can't see this happening, not in January anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedudeabides Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I've heard from someone close to the club that Ashton is a done deal in January...........can't see it myself with West Ham's new found wealth and current predicament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iklgizmo Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 if we get anyone from west ham i think it would be harewood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Ashton would be about the best we could buy from this league, i dont see it happening though. There are loads of Rumours flying round as their would be at this stage of the season. Kevin Davies is on his way aswell if you listen to the rumour mill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I've heard from someone close to the club that Ashton is a done deal in January...........can't see it myself with West Ham's new found wealth and current predicament. Barman in the Strawberry? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian-Geordie Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Naah... I doubt Crouch would be anything for us. He is tall, but he is damn overrated. He will go from being ''One of Englands best strikers'' to the o.k. lightpole he really is. And why would we need Crouch when we got Sibierski? :winking: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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