TRon Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 27 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I’d much rather have Osula train with Isak, Wilson and Howe than go out on loan. I think so anyway. Think I'd much rather take a chance on him being our second striker for a season rather than gamble on Wilson's fitness tbh. At least you know you will have someone who will be available for bench duty for most of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I know it seems to us like he could get injured brushing his teeth, but I'd expect before making any offer, the data nonces would have analysed his injury record and know how much of it is due to his body being held together with duct tape, and how much is just bad luck/freak injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 9 minutes ago, TRon said: Think I'd much rather take a chance on him being our second striker for a season rather than gamble on Wilson's fitness tbh. At least you know you will have someone who will be available for bench duty for most of the season. Yeah but this isnt the choice. Wilson can’t be Isaks main backup, but he can be a useful squad player. Personally I don’t think Osula can be the backup either. I think it needs a new signing. Maybe the club think after this season Osula will be ready, for me that’s stretching. But once it’s accepted it can’t be Wilson then a new deal for him can be judged on what he can contribute vs what he can’t Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 There is no gambling with Wilson's injury, he's made of glass, he gets injured all the time. It's as close to something being nailed on as you can get When he's played he's been mint for us, good servant, we should thank him for his time and move on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, Geordie Ahmed said: There is no gambling with Wilson's injury, he's made of glass, he gets injured all the time. It's as close to something being nailed on as you can get When he's played he's been mint for us, good servant, we should thank him for his time and move on Would your opinion change if he stayed fit for the rest of the season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Wilson > DCL. Scored more goals than DCL from the start of last season. Is 1 goal behind DCL this season. Lower wages. If they think he can stay fit. Do it. 3 hours ago, STM said: I'm a bit confused as to why he would sign a new deal. He'd be far better placed taking a chance elsewhere and getting a hefty signing on bonus. Family could be settled in the area. If he’s backup he might prefer the less minutes and less toll on his body. He might like the approach Bunce and co are taking to performance and wellbeing. He has to live another 40 years in that body. Probably his only route to being in a team that can compete for trophies too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 13 minutes ago, SteV said: Would your opinion change if he stayed fit for the rest of the season? For me no, it’s the same cycle each time. He gets fit for a bit scores a couple and everyone says keep him. This is then followed by an inevitable long time out with various injuries. We need to let him go on a free in the summer imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 24/25 - 6 (1) 23/24 - 26 (10) 22/23 - 36 (18) Appearances (goals) for us over the last 3 years. That is a year-on-year decline. Even if he manages to play every remaining game this season (16 currently), it would still be his lowest year since joining, and I cannot see him doing it (staying fit). If he can, it would take him to 22 games, and on that basis, I would probably consider a one-year extension, provided we get an RW who can genuinely cover right and hold a line up top if required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny1403 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 3 hours ago, STM said: I'm a bit confused as to why he would sign a new deal. He'd be far better placed taking a chance elsewhere and getting a hefty signing on bonus. Because we are by far the biggest club who would make him a contract offer? And he can potentially play in the Champions league at 33? And he's probably well settled in the area? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 23 minutes ago, SteV said: Would your opinion change if he stayed fit for the rest of the season? No, it would be the exception rather than the rule But I'll say this now, there is absolutely next to no chance he remains injury free for the rest of the season, it's a shame but we have enough evidence to know how this will go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 (edited) If squad places and PSR weren't an issue, I'd keep him around, but since they are, we need someone who's available more, even if they're not quite as good. Possibly that'd change if Osula is ready to step up to the necessary degree, but I doubt that next season. Edited February 10 by Superior Acuña Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Would we mind compromising on getting a lesser quality RW and a Wilson replacement, as opposed to, let’s say our No.1 choice RW and keeping Wilson? (bit simplistic, but you know what I mean) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Just now, SteV said: Would we mind compromising on getting a lesser quality RW and a Wilson replacement, as opposed to, let’s say our No.1 choice RW and keeping Wilson? (bit simplistic, but you know what I mean) Personally think we go for a RW who can cover up front (Mbuemo type). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Personally think we go for a RW who can cover up front (Mbuemo type). In an ideal world perhaps. But not sure there’s many about that adequately do both. Take Gordon for example, played up front / centrally in the U21 Euro’s (albeit maybe a slightly different system), yet not many actually rate him playing centrally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 6 minutes ago, SteV said: Would we mind compromising on getting a lesser quality RW and a Wilson replacement, as opposed to, let’s say our No.1 choice RW and keeping Wilson? (bit simplistic, but you know what I mean) I don't want us to be compromising, get as good a RW we can get and medium to long term it would be better Our starting eleven needs to have as many purples as possible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 2 minutes ago, Geordie Ahmed said: I don't want us to be compromising, get as good a RW we can get and medium to long term it would be better Our starting eleven needs to have as many purples as possible So with that being said, would you be prepared to extend Wilson, if the money saved on replacing him got the level of quality RW we need? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 minute ago, SteV said: So with that being said, would you be prepared to extend Wilson, if the money saved on replacing him got the level of quality RW we need? I just wouldn't extend Wilson I'd trust Osula/Gordon as cover up front and if the RW we sign is someone like Mbuemo then he could cover up front too I just see no value in keeping Wilson around, fairly high wages, limited availability and takes up a valuable squad space If Osula isn't ready and is going to be sent on loan then sign a striker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 On 09/02/2025 at 12:01, Yorkie said: I'm generally behind our narrowly-scoped transfer policy of only spending big and only on players who are almost guaranteed to succeed. However, I'd sooner see us spend moderately on less of a sure thing than extend Wilson's contract. If it's DCL on a free, that's fine with me. We need a senior striker to relieve Isak next season, particularly with us being in Europe. I can actually see DCL coming in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Now hear me out - Fabian Schar as backup striker..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 (edited) PSR is a factor to keep him. im guessing his wages are £4-5m. Amortisation if renewed will be under £1m. Jonathan David on a free would be £5m on wages and close to the same for signing on fee. Probably more. Edited February 10 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 You think half of europe isn't chasing Jonathan David? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Going to Barca on a free isn’t he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 47 minutes ago, Emotic said: Now hear me out - Fabian Schar as backup striker..... We need Fabi backing up the midfield. There’s only so far we can stretch him! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 The issue isn't renewing him, the issue is believing he will be fit or offer depth when his injury record clear shows this isn't something he can provide. If we keep him and get someone else in it's totally fine and opens up an opportunity to loan Orsula. If we keep and don't bring someone in and expect him to fulfil the role of a rotation player we are asking for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Would rather have an injury prone Wilson in the squad than a fit DCL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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