Mattoon Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Not exactly excited at the prospect of Wood, seems to be having a bad season and tends to wander off side quite often. That being said I can see this as a stop gap purchase as we need someone yesterday to step up. Not a terrible squad player but definitely not the answer long term. Could it be that we're looking at better targets and Wood is just the one we can get in before Watford? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, Stottie said: Wood has 3 from 5 xG this year, so he's getting into positions but may have missed a couple. Reassuringly, Cornet has 6 goals from 1.5 xG, and that scoring rate won't continue. Based on this, taking away Wood may hurt Burnley more than their fans currently realize. That all said, I suspect the club we need to finish above is Watford, not Burnley. 17 million is too much, and I would rather take a punt on Diaz. Good post. Agree re: Diaz, but they don’t want to sell while promotion is still a possibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, ManDoon said: 17m is theft, I can’t see that any other way, and they might spend it on a better player I cannot see any situation where Burnley don't improve on Chris Wood with 17m like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, Stottie said: Wood has 3 from 5 xG this year, so he's getting into positions but may have missed a couple. Reassuringly, Cornet has 6 goals from 1.5 xG, and that scoring rate won't continue. Based on this, taking away Wood may hurt Burnley more than their fans currently realize. That all said, I suspect the club we need to finish above is Watford, not Burnley. 17 million is too much, and I would rather take a punt on Diaz. We need to finish above them both Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 That fee is mad. Fuck that for wood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Who’s quoting that fee ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 If his name was Cristiano Woodinho people would say £17m was a bargain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I quite like Wood Feels a bit Rondon, this reaction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, triggs said: If his name was Cristiano Woodinho people would say £17m was a bargain No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Everyone saying the price is steep. That is going to be the case with every transfer, especially from other Prem clubs, isn’t it? We either take a massive risk, pay over the odds for a lot of players. Or accept our fate and start building for the Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, triggs said: If his name was Cristiano Woodinho people would say £17m was a bargain Even if that was true we cannot ignore the fact we'd essentially be giving Burnley a lifeline to escape relegation. Edited January 9, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Underwhelmed if it's true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, JonBez comesock said: Wood is an Ashley signing Not at 17 million, he isn't. I think Wood is better than Orcball makes him look. His scoring record in the PL is better than Rondon, and everyone loved him. The risk is that Burnley might, that's might not will, get someone good in for 17 million, but its January when transfers are difficult and they're Burnley with Burnley's wage structure. It may well be a risk worth taking. I thnk Burnley will be second bottom, they looked effing awful against Leeds, so we need to finish above Watford. Watford have some good players and look half decent in spells. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gallowgate Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, triggs said: If his name was Cristiano Woodinho people would say £17m was a bargain Who's he play for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, Stottie said: Not at 17 million, he isn't. I think Wood is better than Orcball makes him look. His scoring record in the PL is better than Rondon, and everyone loved him. The risk is that Burnley might, that's might not will, get someone good in for 17 million, but its January when transfers are difficult and they're Burnley with Burnley's wage structure. It may well be a risk worth taking. I thnk Burnley will be second bottom, they looked effing awful against Leeds, so we need to finish above Watford. Watford have some good players and look half decent in spells. Price tag has nothing to do with it Ashley signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Who are people expecting Burnley to pull out for 17 million ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: Even if that was true we cannot 8gnore the fact we'd essentially be given Burnley a lifeline to escape relegation. Who will Burnley get for £17m that is better than Wood? Bare in mind they basically only buy players from Britain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Spending money on players who don’t actually improve our best 11 is worrying. Especially given when Wilson is fit they both want to occupy the same space. We surely can do better right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Yesterday should have driven home how desperately we need strikers added to the squad. If we signed Wood and then added another, more exciting striker like Isak in the coming weeks it would make sense. 17m does seem stupid money for someone who should be 3rd choice behind Wilson and a new striker soon. Although I suppose we could be targeting someone who can lead the line or play just off the striker, in which case Wood would (wood would Fleetwood) still figure to be quite involved even if everyone was fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Who are people expecting Burnley to pull out for 17 million ? If people could send the suggestions to Amanda and Mehrdad. Then we will just try and sign those, instead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 How is it an Ashley signing? We need a striker in within the next few days, man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snabelkabel Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 13 hours ago, NWMag said: Isak is one to watch Think he just got injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, triggs said: Who will Burnley get for £17m that is better than Wood? Bare in mind they basically only buy players from Britain Wood's not working for them atm so there's probably a load of players who could improve them tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) If there is any truth in this, and Amanda & co has a solid plan which they look at frequently, I am going to trust that, and reserve my judgement after the transfer window has closed https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/amanda-staveley-has-already-given-newcastle-united-january-transfer-window-vow-as-second-signing-is-eyed-3520330 Edited January 9, 2022 by maze Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 If it’s true I think it’s an astute signing. The guy has about 50 goals for a poor Burnley team, about a 1 every 3 games return which is miles better than anything we currently have. Hes big, strong and imposing and would be a nuisance to play against as we’ve seen first hand a few times. We also sign another forward to either play left or right off him and move ASM accordingly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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