Optimistic Nut Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Goalless in 6 out of the 7. (in League) Conceded 11 Not good. Discuss. 3 of the games were against the top 3 mind but yeah, even if we were to say 3 out of the other 4, it's shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 When (if?) the club go shopping in the Summer one of the main criteria should be getting players who have a track record of regularly scoring goals. Never mind getting a defensive midfielder because he happens to be available at a bargain price, buy goal scorers. Most of the players we have bought in the last few years did not have a history of being goal scorers. Ben Arfa, Sissoko, Anita, Marveaux and even Cabaye had never scored 10 goals in a season for their previous clubs. Goals win games (and entertain the fans). We also need players who can take a decent set piece. We win a free kick now and expect little from it. There once was a time where we'd have Robert, Solano and Shearer standing over a free kick. Ryan Taylor is our only free kick specialist now Cabaye has gone. We need wingers who can whip crosses in to the danger areas. We haven't had players like that for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 When (if?) the club go shopping in the Summer one of the main criteria should be getting players who have a track record of regularly scoring goals. Never mind getting a defensive midfielder because he happens to be available at a bargain price, buy goal scorers. Most of the players we have bought in the last few years did not have a history of being goal scorers. Ben Arfa, Sissoko, Anita, Marveaux and even Cabaye had never scored 10 goals in a season for their previous clubs. Goals win games (and entertain the fans). We also need players who can take a decent set piece. We win a free kick now and expect little from it. There once was a time where we'd have Robert, Solano and Shearer standing over a free kick. Ryan Taylor is our only free kick specialist now Cabaye has gone. We need wingers who can whip crosses in to the danger areas. We haven't had players like that for years. Who is available for less than £6m and likely to increase in value? They'll do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 When (if?) the club go shopping in the Summer one of the main criteria should be getting players who have a track record of regularly scoring goals. Never mind getting a defensive midfielder because he happens to be available at a bargain price, buy goal scorers. Most of the players we have bought in the last few years did not have a history of being goal scorers. Ben Arfa, Sissoko, Anita, Marveaux and even Cabaye had never scored 10 goals in a season for their previous clubs. Goals win games (and entertain the fans). We also need players who can take a decent set piece. We win a free kick now and expect little from it. There once was a time where we'd have Robert, Solano and Shearer standing over a free kick. Ryan Taylor is our only free kick specialist now Cabaye has gone. We need wingers who can whip crosses in to the danger areas. We haven't had players like that for years. Cabaye had tbf. Very difficult to get proven goal scoring midfielders where we shop (price wise). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Goalscorers tend to cost more money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Goalscorers tend to cost more money. Cisse and Xisco are the only strikers we've bought for more than £1.5m in Ashley's entire tenure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Goalscorers tend to cost more money. Cisse and Xisco are the only strikers we've spent more than £1.5m on in Ashley's entire tenure. wow, didn't realise. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Goalscorers tend to cost more money. Cisse and Xisco are the only strikers we've bought for more than £1.5m in Ashley's entire tenure. Embarassing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Goalscorers tend to cost more money. Cisse and Xisco are the only strikers we've spent more than £1.5m on in Ashley's entire tenure. Hang on, what about Lovenkrands wages over three and a half seasons? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Goalscorers tend to cost more money. Cisse and Xisco are the only strikers we've spent more than £1.5m on in Ashley's entire tenure. Hang on, what about Lovenkrands wages over three and a half seasons? Fair comment. We were paying Kuqi £400,000 per week as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Cabaye had tbf. Very difficult to get proven goal scoring midfielders where we shop (price wise). I've just checked and you are correct. In 2009-2010 he scored 13 league goals and 2 in the cup. His best season by far goal scoring wise. His next best season was 7 goals in all competitions (he's currently on 7 goals this season too). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Demba Ba cost all the money that Sports Direct gave us to sponsor the ground too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Demba Ba cost all the money that Sports Direct gave us to sponsor the ground too. Nowt then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Demba Ba cost all the money that Sports Direct gave us to sponsor the ground too. Nowt then. Aye but that's what we told Rangers to convince them to get in bed with Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Demba Ba cost all the money that Sports Direct gave us to sponsor the ground too. Nowt then. Aye but that's what we told Rangers to convince them to get in bed with Mike. Forgot about that meeting Decka had with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 The tactics are crap and there's no creativity and a lack of finishing ability. The End. Yep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Not hard to see why we dont score that much when our primary tactic is to contain. Not that we do that well anyway, we concede for fucking fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Liverpool away last game of the season should be fun....................................................if your a Liverpool fan !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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