Guest firetotheworks Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Or another hilarious joke about a left back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillClinton Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Are there any realistic options as a "big money striker"? I can't see us spending more than 10 Million on someone, perhaps 12 million at the most.. Just under what it would take to get someone like Lacazette, PEA, or even Remy.. If you look around the 'top 5' leagues there don't seem to be many great options. In our market these days 10 million would buy someone like Jordan Rhodes.. not the worst idea but far from the guaranteed goal scorer that we are looking for.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rent-A-Quote Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Has anyone posted a Shola smilie yet? I really think it would be funny if that was posted. Played at the highest level.... http://i57.tinypic.com/t0m7pi.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Are there any realistic options as a "big money striker"? I can't see us spending more than 10 Million on someone, perhaps 12 million at the most.. Just under what it would take to get someone like Lacazette, PEA, or even Remy.. If you look around the 'top 5' leagues there don't seem to be many great options. In our market these days 10 million would buy someone like Jordan Rhodes.. not the worst idea but far from the guaranteed goal scorer that we are looking for.. The only way I can see us bringing in a big name striker is either on loan or someone like Darren Bent who won't cost that much but still has a record of scoring goals in the premier. We have to factor in our overall goal which is primarily to finish between 8th and 12th approx. Start adding quality strikers or CB's to what we've already signed and we'd be in danger of qualifying for Europe at the cost of at least £20m in fees and wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antz1uk Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 bored with the lack of signings now, no decent rumours in the press? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I'm over the moon with the signings and if we could keep barfa and get a proven goalscorer and centre back I would be even happier. And if pardew fell down that big hole in Siberia that would really make my year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Would people be happy with Vlaar for 4m? Seems like a bargain to me, but I may be overreacting to WC performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Vlaar would be just dandy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I don't think he's as good as his WC showing, in fact I'm pretty certain he isn't. But he's still better than any of our lot at dealing with the aerial stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Toon Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I'm over the moon with the signings and if we could keep barfa and get a proven goalscorer and centre back I would be even happier. And if pardew fell down that big hole in Siberia that would really make my year. Have yee renewed ya season ticket Chopey?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 He could be the leader we need at the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Nope, and I have no intention of doing so until pardew and Ashley are gone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Would people be happy with Vlaar for 4m? Seems like a bargain to me, but I may be overreacting to WC performance. Why on earth would he be available for as little as 4m? Even if his contract is winding down. 29, Club captain and great work cup showings. Double that for starters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Would people be happy with Vlaar for 4m? Seems like a bargain to me, but I may be overreacting to WC performance. Why on earth would he be available for as little as 4m? Even if his contract is winding down. 29, Club captain and great work cup showings. Double that for starters. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-ron-7441054 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Wish we were in for some of the CB's moving clubs this summer. Caulker would have been decent. Our CB's (especially when MYM leaves) are to put it bluntly, terrible. We're going to concede buckets of goals this season, especially from corners. Need central defensive reinforcements badly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Would people be happy with Vlaar for 4m? Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Colo - Vlaar or MYM - Vlaar would be lovely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I don't think he's as good as his WC showing, in fact I'm pretty certain he isn't. But he's still better than any of our lot at dealing with the aerial stuff. Netherlands' formation/tactics and manager probably made him look better. Not to say he's crap and he's still a significant upgrade on Willo/Saylor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Would people be happy with Vlaar for 4m? Seems like a bargain to me, but I may be overreacting to WC performance. Why on earth would he be available for as little as 4m? Even if his contract is winding down. 29, Club captain and great work cup showings. Double that for starters. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-ron-7441054 Wow didn't see that, they must be mad. In that case, my point about 12m being enough for Benteke stands again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Would people be happy with Vlaar for 4m? Seems like a bargain to me, but I may be overreacting to WC performance. Why on earth would he be available for as little as 4m? Even if his contract is winding down. 29, Club captain and great work cup showings. Double that for starters. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-ron-7441054 Okore Shame he got injured - watch him shine when fit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 And if pardew fell down that big hole in Siberia that would really make my year. http://i.imgur.com/4VNdEmB.jpg :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Lacazette signing an extension at Lyon. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-uniteds-hopes-signing-alexandre-7453098 But to make everyone feel better here is a rehashed article on why signing him would be potentially a waste of time. http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/07/04/ag-used-poorly-lacazette-could-be-a-terrible-signing-for-newcasl/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Lacazette signing an extension at Lyon. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-uniteds-hopes-signing-alexandre-7453098 But to make everyone feel better here is a rehashed article on why signing him would be potentially a waste of time. http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/07/04/ag-used-poorly-lacazette-could-be-a-terrible-signing-for-newcasl/ That just says that his club want him to sign an extension, doesn't mean he will. Supposedly Liverpool are after him or Remy and so are we according to Ryder. We won't get either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 This is true! The second article still has merit though. I haven't much of Lacazette to comment but doesn't look like the type of player we need to play up top alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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