AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 One of his goals is a proper Cisse can't-stop-scoring effort, just slices it on the volley straight into the top corner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 His goal videos are fairly decent TBF, he makes runs and he finishes neatly. Not as immobile as I expected. Not much to go on I admit. I really struggle to see some of the negativity with the guy. It's a bit more of a gamble, but I like the look of the guy myself. Fantastic awareness in the box. It's up to the manager to get us playing so we create the chances for him. I agree about his mobility too. Looks a good athlete, with some quickness. How much have you seen from him apart from a three minute Dennis Wise scouting session? I am yet to see the first person who actually follows German or Dutch football suggest he is good enough for the PL. Luuk de Jong, who has had a similar career, is a better forward imo. Haven't seen Luuk apart from when he was here, but yeah Bas Dost has been on great form for Wolfsburg for 3-4months or so but still looked absolutely disgusting in general play and before that. Not sure he's an actual footballer. He'll be another Riviere I'd guess if he arrived. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 One of his goals is a proper Cisse can't-stop-scoring effort, just slices it on the volley straight into the top corner Remember that one against Bayern. Remember thinking it was a Cisse goal as well Technically it's excellent but I'm sure he didn't actually mean to hit it like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I'm almost certain he would be a massive flop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Everyone's so goddamn negative about rumours, lighten up a bit guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 The negativity is astounding. Already a massive flop and another Riviere, and he hasn't even signed yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I assume your positivity with regards to Dost is based on a belief that the rumour is rubbish then, or do you believe those who have actually seen him plenty of times and don't think he is good enough to all be completely wrong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alexinho Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Might be a bit too negative... But a lot of realism in it! Not used to be surprised in a positive manner... Hopefully this is the year, but optimistic? No way... Not yet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I assume your positivity with regards to Dost is based on a belief that the rumour is rubbish then, or do you believe those who have actually seen him plenty of times and don't think he is good enough to all be completely wrong? I just don't think he can be rubbished to the extent he has been. I don't think if we bought him it's proof of us just being cheap for the sake of it either. Yes, he might not be perfect, but a lot of strikers who aren't have scored goals in this league. All depends on what is going to be put around him. We also have a coach now apparently, so we'll see I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 We definitely have more of a chance of our signings making an impact now. I'm still negative about the quality/quantity of signings we'll manage though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Getting them in early is so important too, signing people at the end of the window is so rubbish for them and the club. Hope we try to avoid that this time around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 It's less about being a target man and more about first touch and awareness. The list of players you mention there all possess these two traits, which enables the team to play off them. That would mean nothing if they were weak and couldn't fend off defenders. They don't need to fend them off if the ball isn't lumped at them from 80 yards. You're clueless. Am I now So you're saying it's not possible to win football matches without the presence of a large striker, regardless of his other abilities? Of course you're clueless. You're asking me a silly question. It's easier to win football matches with footballers with all-round skill packages. Generally, having strikers with strength, the ability to fend off defenders and combine well with their team-mates - will do better. Whether that's Messi or Zlatan. No, no. My point was that having a high quality first touch and sense of awareness was the most important thing about hold up play. You then claimed it was more about being big, strong, and able to fend off defenders. Don't try and twist the narrative so it looks like we're arguing from two sides of the same coin. Xavi has a great first touch and awareness. He couldn't play as a striker with his back to goal. A good first touch is needed for any good footballer. Playing with your back to goal NEEDS strength. Is that hard to understand? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 A good striker puts the ball in the back of the net - everything else is irrelevant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I can see this one dragging on ... bleurgh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 And there's me thinking the transfer rumours were dull. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanK13 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Need to get someone through ASAP, I hate how long it takes for us to complete a deal, I would love Austin but can see Dost coming instead, never seen him play, not a bad record by looks of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 So apparently Chelsea's interest in Austin is legit. Looking to bring in Falcao and Austin to replace Remy and Drogba. Pretty irritating huh? You betcha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 A good striker puts the ball in the back of the net - everything else is irrelevant Just keep Cisse then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I think a good all round striker would help our team's build-up play. It would help get the best out of Perez, Cabella & De Jong who if they hit potential could get us 25 goals a season between them. If the main man can knock another dozen or so we'll have a good season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Not gonna happen but i would love to have Remy again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 So apparently Chelsea's interest in Austin is legit. Looking to bring in Falcao and Austin to replace Remy and Drogba. Pretty irritating huh? You betcha. Why the long face KaKa? Cheer up mate, it's just baseless rumours and it's not like we have been here before Big Mike has promised spending above our weight and a push for trophies and/or CL qualification. If When we will be sitting here empty handed in September you can kick up a fuss, not now. Keep the faith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 So apparently Chelsea's interest in Austin is legit. Looking to bring in Falcao and Austin to replace Remy and Drogba. Pretty irritating huh? You betcha. Why the long face KaKa? Cheer up mate, it's just baseless rumours and it's not like we have been here before Big Mike has promised spending above our weight and a push for trophies and/or CL qualification. If When we will be sitting here empty handed in September you can kick up a fuss, not now. Keep the faith. I'm calm. Looks like we will be getting in super stud Bas Dost instead! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 If we miss out on Austin, I'm taking it much more personally than previous setbacks. It'd confirm just how tarnished we are under Ashley - a former player of Hungerford, Poole and Swindon turns his nose up at being Newcastle #9? In favour of the bench at clubs who dont even need him? Nah, this will hurt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 If we miss out on Austin, I'm taking it much more personally than previous setbacks. It'd confirm just how tarnished we are under Ashley - a former player of Hungerford, Poole and Swindon turns his nose up at being Newcastle #9? In favour of the bench at clubs who dont even need him? Nah, this will hurt. Would hardly be the clubs fault though, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 So apparently Chelsea's interest in Austin is legit. Looking to bring in Falcao and Austin to replace Remy and Drogba. Pretty irritating huh? You betcha. Why the long face KaKa? Cheer up mate, it's just baseless rumours and it's not like we have been here before Big Mike has promised spending above our weight and a push for trophies and/or CL qualification. If When we will be sitting here empty handed in September you can kick up a fuss, not now. Keep the faith. I'm calm. Looks like we will be getting in super stud Bas Dost instead! It will be fun watching you implode when Bas Dost will be strutting around the St. James' Park pitch being nowhere near good enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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