Oregon_Geordie Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I know little about Wood, but if he's joined by a younger, more skilful, pacy forward Id get him. Be nice to have someone to hold up the ball, bully the defender and maybe get on the end of crosses. He's a unit, which we've not had in a while. Horses for courses right now. 15m Max. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 In my opinion Wood and Cantwell are fine, that's all, just fine, nothing more than that. If we'd had got them both in the Sumner I think we'd be in a better position than we are now. HOWEVER, with where we are in the table we really do need better than these two and I don't think they are good enough to keep us in the league now, specifically Wood, we need a better striker than him to get us out of this problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Like as much as I think it could be a decent signing we essentially want him to play the next couple of games and then be replaced by a new striker and/or Wilson for the remainder of the season. After that he would hopefully just be a plan b when we're struggling to beak a side down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, ManDoon said: I hope so, or we are truly fucked. Like a cheap pickup, last 20 mins, hold up play etc, I can live with. 17m and him starting games would freak me out Basically this, aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 https://theniche-cache.com/football/2021/6/3/chris-woods-2020-21-premier-league-season-in-review?format=amp Decent write up here from not that long ago, if anyone’s bothered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Cantwell is one of those players I could see revelling in the pressure and atmosphere or tanking and it getting abusive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhtoon Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 A 32 year old Woods would still likely go for 10m or so to a Champ team in a couple of years. It's not like the 17m now is totally sunk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 For me, I am trying to think of strikers who are good enough, available, and would be willing to come to us right now - I can’t think of any really Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I would be surprised if Burnley let him go as he is pretty much their main man - would be a very effective signing and provide the focal point we desperately need Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 23 minutes ago, Ikon said: I genuinely don't think we are after either of Wood and Cantwell. It's not how Arabs roll. I can see them wanting more shiny players. Imagine the sponsorship deals we will get when you land at jeddah airport, get off the plane and see a giant chris wood advert. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 In our current predicament I think Woods is as good as we're likely gonna get in terms of a striker to come in and rival/cover for Wilson's hamstrings. Always going to have to overpay with Saudi ownership, January window and being 19th. Both him and Cantwell could also be seen as signings with half an eye on the Championship as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Woods is a classic number 9 and we need that. The fact we often go direct and need someone who can hold it up means I'm all for it. City signed a lot of 'unsexy' players in the early days and I'd be happy for us to do similar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peder Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Cantwell and Wood would make me cry, not hard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Is this stuff coming from Luke? I doubt Trippier was thinking of relegation plodder players when he said that he's very very excited. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 If our ”attacking play” is going to look like it did yesterday we’ll need a big, strong striker to aim crosses at, I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Not sure about his availability or willingness, but someone like Dzeko would be a much much better choice. Doubt it would be impossible to get him. Either way, there are tons of other better options than Wood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Dzeko has played practically every game for Inter, no chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, Menace said: Dzeko has played practically every game for Inter, no chance Fair enough. Point stands, I'm sure there are others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola1949 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Chris Wood? Howe underwhelming. Been so excited with the players we've been linked with until now. Anyway he's got a groin problem so won't be available straight away. Plus can't see Burnley selling him to us any Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Ola1949 said: Chris Wood? Howe underwhelming. Been so excited with the players we've been linked with until now. Anyway he's got a groin problem so won't be available straight away. Plus can't see Burnley selling him to us any Howe. I hope Howe underwhelming doesn't become a thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, ManDoon said: Martial on loan would be my first choice 100 percent. I would like to think we've at least tried to get him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, ManDoon said: Don’t know about that. They bought like Robinho, Santa Cruz, Given, Wayne Bridge, Nigel De Jong. They were in their first ten signings. Hardly Chris wood esque They also signed Tal Ben Haim, Sylvinho, Vieira, and loaned in Martin Fulop. It's about signing what's needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagten Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, Thiago said: They also signed Tal Ben Haim, Sylvinho, Vieira, and loaned in Martin Fulop. It's about signing what's needed. These guys were needed? Their early technical infrastructure was trash and it is reflected in their signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Jagten said: These guys were needed? Their early technical infrastructure was trash and it is reflected in their signings. Sounds familiar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Can’t wait for the DOF appointment l, will help massively for future transfer windows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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