Guest bimpy474 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 If we want to defend from the front we'd be better off retaining players who pose a bit of a threat in the final third. Obertan made goals against Man U and Arsenal last season with his pace. Jonas hasn't made a goal in over 18 months. Ron please !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Discussing which turd smells the worst, both are dreadful players and both should be jettisoned asap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 If we want to defend from the front we'd be better off retaining players who pose a bit of a threat in the final third. Obertan made goals against Man U and Arsenal last season with his pace. Jonas hasn't made a goal in over 18 months. Pardew doesn't defend from the front. If anything, even if he didn't start Jonas he would probably use him on the bench to shore things up if we were protecting a lead. I could understand that tbh, at least it's better than starting him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 If we want to defend from the front we'd be better off retaining players who pose a bit of a threat in the final third. Obertan made goals against Man U and Arsenal last season with his pace. Jonas hasn't made a goal in over 18 months. Pardew doesn't defend from the front. If anything, even if he didn't start Jonas he would probably use him on the bench to shore things up if we were protecting a lead. I could understand that tbh, at least it's better than starting him. We don't attack from there either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 So our striking shortlist appears to be Remy, Gomis and Bent with us maybe trying for two of those if Cisse goes. Decent enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 So our striking shortlist appears to be Remy, Gomis and Bent with us maybe trying for two of those if Cisse goes. Decent enough. I personally think it'd be all three or similar if we lose Cisse. Maybe i'm an optimist though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Going into the season with Cisse, Bent and Remy would be brilliant. Too brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 So our striking shortlist appears to be Remy, Gomis and Bent with us maybe trying for two of those if Cisse goes. Decent enough. I personally think it'd be all three or similar if we lose Cisse. Maybe i'm an optimist though. Two of those if Cisse stays and if he leaves we've got Cardozo lined up, believe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 So our striking shortlist appears to be Remy, Gomis and Bent with us maybe trying for two of those if Cisse goes. Decent enough. I personally think it'd be all three or similar if we lose Cisse. Maybe i'm an optimist though. Nah, I think Dave is right, it will probably two of those three. I haven't seen Gomis, but at least they are all quality targets. I don't want to lose Cisse but Bent or Remy will get goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 The Journal reckons AV insist on £8 mill and we will not match the price for Bent. Sorry if this is a Giggs. Given the choice I'd much rather just keep Cisse (I think it's one of the two) but that depends on the Wonga dispute. We really need that sorting out one way or another ASAP. We absolutely can't be going into the season potentially starting Shola because the Cisse issue is still unresolved and we're playing our usual style of hardball on the transfer fees we'll pay. Edit: deleted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Why did he delete that? Villa are desperate to sell and there's no turning back after sending him to train with the reserves/youth team. There is seemingly a lack of interest for him elsewhere. We'll just wait it out. Bonus of saving on those weeks of wages if we delay signing him too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 He was probably terrified of Dave giggsing him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I'd be hugely disappointed if we just sign one striker. It's not that I can't see it happening, I just really think we're in for two attacking players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Striker and left side is what Pardew said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Gouffran will be cover for the left-forward and centre-forward too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Indeed that's what I see happening. Except Remy isn't left side. Perhaps it's one out of those 3 plus someone like Sinclair or Ince (or some unnamed player from abroad). I could see that happening. I wouldn't say i'd be happy with that but i'd not be upset particularly. I think it's the best we can hope for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Gouffran will be cover for the left-forward and centre-forward too. Would push Jonas to third choice everything. Too good to be true imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Gouffran will be cover for the left-forward and centre-forward too. Would push Jonas to third choice everything. Too good to be true imo. To me, you and Uncle Tom Cobley. But Alan Pardew? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Remy and Gomis are no brainers if the prices quoted are true. Under 8m for Remy, obviously sans being a rapist. 2 at the right age and right attributes at good combined price. stay away from bent at his stupid price. Keep Cisse. Sorted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 £8m a stupid price for a proven PL goalscorer? There are decent Championship players that go for £8m now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 £8m a stupid price for a proven PL goalscorer? There are decent Championship players that go for £8m now. 8m for a 29 year old one trick pony. 6 at the absolute most is acceptable. If we get Bent we need others to make up for his lack of other ability. He ain't worth 8m. End of. No amount of puffed our chest Ronaldo posturing makes it any different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I think he probably is worth £8m myself. But i'd prefer other options. If we lost Cisse though I think that Bent would be ideal. I think at that point someone who would be proven to score goals in the premier league would be really important. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 £8m a stupid price for a proven PL goalscorer? There are decent Championship players that go for £8m now. Are you seriously telling me you think Darren Bent's worth £8m? Maybe for the right club I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 When your other option is Shola Ameobi & you've missed all your targets.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 No amount of puffed our chest Ronaldo posturing makes it any different. What is this nonsense? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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