Gallowgate Toon Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Whatever. At least he's better than Shola. That's my criteria for any new striker these days, as depressing as it is. That would include 95% of the strikers in the PL, Championship and League One. Kone's a really good player with a really good record at his last few clubs. We'd get 2 or 3 excellent seasons out of him. Pretty much agree with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 A signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 This is going to be our new strike force next season http://farm1.staticflickr.com/20/68858730_d81393a4b4_z.jpg Still . . . a step up from Shola. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomlkier Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Maybe I'm just in a bad mood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Felipao91: you think saylor is out second bet CB? I'rather have i versatile defender who can be cover for Deb. on right back... Nope, MBiwa is a better player, but it's been quite obvious that MBiwa isn't physical enough to play alongside Colo at the moment, might be adaptation time needed but I don't think it looks like he'll compliment Colo. Also you rather have a versatile defender to play a position that we already have 3 defenders who can play it? MBiwa is our versatile defender until Colo leaves or retires. Debuchy, Santon, MBiwa and Tav are all players who can play the right back position. It's the least of our worries right now. I think a big, strong defender who can dominate in the air is the most important part missing for our back 4. Saylor is good, but not good enough if we really want to compete. As for striking options Cisse/Kone as our number 9 is good enough to compete, we still need a winger though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I can't see how anyone wouldn't be happy with Shola being pushed further down the pecking order. We'd have 3 decent strikers on the books at least and a different plan B for next year instead of seeing that useless tit stroll on after 60 minutes whenever he's available. I don't think I'm as far along as you in the process of being drained of all hope, ambition and expectation. West Ham signed Carroll, Norwich get Wolfswinkel, Southampton are apparently after Damiao, Swansea are after Bony, and we're looking at washed up shite like Kone and Bent. They're after them?, so what we're also supposed to be after them. Do you think the Swansea fans will be hoping they don't sign anyone else that improves the squad until they sign the big name the papers have linked them with this week? Also I'd rather sign Kone than Carroll, the first can actually help us become a more fluid side, if Pardew allows it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Should have stuck this 5m onto PEA in January. Whatever. At least he's better than Shola. That's my criteria for any new striker these days, as depressing as it is. Better than Shola? I think this guy is better than Cisse almost personally. He's a very hardworking and intelligent player, and £5m for a striker that can play at this level for another 2-3 years is very good I think. If we sign him I'd be very happy. We still need a winger though to compliment Barfa on the other side and a new CB to compete/replace Saylor. Give him a year and he'll be as s*** as Shola. Right, I can say this much I rather spunk £5m on this guy than £5m on Bent. Personally feel he is a better fit for the team than Bent. Direct, hardworking, pacy, width - attributes that we could do with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Felipao91: you think saylor is out second bet CB? I'rather have i versatile defender who can be cover for Deb. on right back... Nope, MBiwa is a better player, but it's been quite obvious that MBiwa isn't physical enough to play alongside Colo at the moment, might be adaptation time needed but I don't think it looks like he'll compliment Colo. Also you rather have a versatile defender to play a position that we already have 3 defenders who can play it? MBiwa is our versatile defender until Colo leaves or retires. Debuchy, Santon, MBiwa and Tav are all players who can play the right back position. It's the least of our worries right now. I think a big, strong defender who can dominate in the air is the most important part missing for our back 4. Saylor is good, but not good enough if we really want to compete. As for striking options Cisse/Kone as our number 9 is good enough to compete, we still need a winger though. Agree with the first para. Not the second. I think Kone is a level down from a Remy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Should have stuck this 5m onto PEA in January. Whatever. At least he's better than Shola. That's my criteria for any new striker these days, as depressing as it is. Better than Shola? I think this guy is better than Cisse almost personally. He's a very hardworking and intelligent player, and £5m for a striker that can play at this level for another 2-3 years is very good I think. If we sign him I'd be very happy. We still need a winger though to compliment Barfa on the other side and a new CB to compete/replace Saylor. Give him a year and he'll be as s*** as Shola. Right, I can say this much I rather spunk £5m on this guy than £5m on Bent. Personally feel he is a better fit for the team than Bent. Direct, hardworking, pacy, width - attributes that we could do with. Definitely. Most enjoyable Wigan player to watch. I just hope he signs and be happy to compete with Cisse. Although knowing Pardew this guy is going to play wide and Shola will still be playing up top for 30mins a game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Felipao91: you think saylor is out second bet CB? I'rather have i versatile defender who can be cover for Deb. on right back... Nope, MBiwa is a better player, but it's been quite obvious that MBiwa isn't physical enough to play alongside Colo at the moment, might be adaptation time needed but I don't think it looks like he'll compliment Colo. Also you rather have a versatile defender to play a position that we already have 3 defenders who can play it? MBiwa is our versatile defender until Colo leaves or retires. Debuchy, Santon, MBiwa and Tav are all players who can play the right back position. It's the least of our worries right now. I think a big, strong defender who can dominate in the air is the most important part missing for our back 4. Saylor is good, but not good enough if we really want to compete. As for striking options Cisse/Kone as our number 9 is good enough to compete, we still need a winger though. Agree with the first para. Not the second. I think Kone is a level down from a Remy. Absolutely, Remy is on another level and would require higher fee and higher wage. For me Remy should be signed but not as the number 9 but to replace Gouff on the left. Remy - Cisse/Kone - Benny, would definitely make us a top 10 side again if we can keep a cleansheet every now and then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 This is going to be our new strike force next season http://farm1.staticflickr.com/20/68858730_d81393a4b4_z.jpg Still . . . a step up from Shola. Rather that than this. http://i.imgur.com/NsPjHNi.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Just came in. What the fuck!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Just came in. What the f***!? Wrong thread. http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php/topic,94291.0.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Maybe Ba mark II. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Just came in. What the f***!? Wrong thread. http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php/topic,94291.0.html Didn't even need to open the link. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Personally, I see him as a better fit for the wide role but it's good to have competition for the middle too. Gouffran and Cisse are better goalscorers in my opinion but less dynamic players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 You would think Everton are still the favourites though if he came I think he would be a better choice than Bent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Different players. We need both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Different players. We need both. It would be a surprise to sign two forwards who will be 30 soon. I would guess maybe one of them and a younger one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 He is a good player, different to what we have, would be happy if we get him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 A very uninspiring signing if this happens, and a clear sign that Ashley is once again unwilling to spend what it takes to move us upward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Different players. We need both. I wouldn't want us to sign Bent because I can't see him playing alongside Cisse. But a pool of Cisse, Kone, Bent, Gouffran and Shola would represent decent options and if those two strikers came in for around the £10m mark, it would look like very good business. For all I don't think a striker like Bent is ideal, it's not like he's a bad player and he's always scored in this league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 You ruined it mentioning Shola. He should be nowhere near if we were to sign 2 forwards and retain Cisse/Gouffran. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Kone and Remy coming in with Shola going out and Campbell stepping up would be pretty good business. Certainly couldn't see us doing much better under this regime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Ill join the voices on getting Kone instead of Bent. Quite like his style and would be able to play alongside Cisse, if his Wigan spell is anything to go by. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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