Kess73 wrote: » Sorry mate, I read your post as making the Rush comparison. As for Bent, well as already said I would not be keen on getting him as I don't think he would cost as much or even more than a better player, but I do think he would get more goals than what we have at the moment in the team, and I certainly think he would outscore Carroll. As for a 30 league goals a season man being easier for a team to carry than a 15 goal man, yeah he is. But a 15 goal man is easier to carry than a 5 to 7 goal man. If I was looking for a striker for the team right now, I would be trying to get the man that I thought would get the most goals and how he is in other departments would be a bonus but not essential as long as he can finish on a regular basis. Huntelaar would be my choice of target based on the above, and based on not making myself miserable dreaming of much more expensive players. Welliton I think would cost more than Huntelaar, but I think has way more potential and offers a bit more variety in attack thanks to his pace and skills. If the club wanted to spend big money again there is no shortage of names out there. Leanardo and Leandro Damiao just to throw two more brazilians into the mix. Cavani, Falcao, and Llorente to throw three more that would cost big money. Or we could go down the route of gambling on the likes of De jong, or Moestafa El Kabir as cheaper back up strikers that might have the potential to get better.Midfield is where I would want the club to bring in real quality first, but if a quality finisher was available and the club had the money to spare without it causing other transfers to be cancelled, then they would be mad not to at least try to bring someone in. Imho of course
stumpypeeps wrote: » Luuk De Jong has been watched numerous times by Liverool.
Jayob10 wrote: » Ideally we would sign a player of the ilk of Moussa Sissoko, quality at shielding the defence but offers something when we are in possession aswell (cheaper alternative to M'Vila). We would sign someone quality between the lines, I always mention the guys name but Stefan Jovetic would be an amazing signing for us, Guile and creativity that we desperately need. Then we would sign a striker, Higuain would be my number one target in the summer, with possibly Huntelaar as the back up option. But this is business that would be more likely done in the summer if we were lucky. Throw in Lucas Rodrigues Moura da Silva for the right hand side and we are motoring
Kess73 wrote: » Our midfield is doing alright, but nothing great either. I think genuine quality in the centre could see the midfield actually start to chip in with more by way of goals and assists, something that it has not been great at this season. I think a player that can bring some steel to the centre, along with genuine ball winning abilities would give more freedom to the attackers. I'm not talking about a CM that can only do the DM role though, I would be thinking of a very good allrounder who would be a step up on what we have. I do agree that a quality finisher is something we need, and that Carroll does not look like he will be that man anytime soon. I also think we need a proper right sided attacker that is good enough to force the other team into leaving gaps elsewhere in order to try and stop him.
El Pistolero wrote: » I don't usually do this, but ha ha ha ha ha ha happy birthday fergie.
stumpypeeps wrote: » What do you think of Fernando at Porto, being linked in some places. Expensive though. If we ended up with a really good midfielder and a productive striker I'd be happy. I think 4th is really attainable. We just need to be decisive in January. Would anyone straight out swap Bent for Carroll?
Phoenix Park wrote: » Jovetic signed a new 5 year contract recently enough. Would cost a fortune and seems happy there, i think we can now strike him off the list i'm afraid.
K-9 wrote: » Quality DM, Right winger and a poacher and we'd have a top 4 squad IMO. Probably take to the Summer to get them all but it would be some transformation in less than 2 years.
ilovelamp2000 wrote: » Why do we need a quality DM ?
Mr Alan wrote: » On the DM, I think we're in a bit of a bind. Lucas is one of the best around. Not many players gonna be happy to be second fiddle to him when he's back. No point spending the mad money it would take to buy one of the few in the world who'd be an upgrade on him. Spearing has impressed me between the end of last season & his appearances this. I think he could be a very good squad player for us where previously I never really thought that at all.
noodler wrote: » Lucas has certainly come into the role alot more but I think his absence has probably highlighted our lack of options in this area. I am still on the fence about Spearing despite his rise under Kenny. However, a really quality DM implies dropping Lucas, Adam or Hendo (unless you want this quality DM on the bench).
mixednuts wrote: » QPR , Villa & Swansea could really finish off a great day .
ASOT wrote: » Spearing played the lucas role perfect yesterday and went up in my books. People underestimate lucas, hes not a flashy player and does the simple things but rarely puts a foot wrong. Imo hes one of or if not the best DM in the league.
ilovelamp2000 wrote: » What you're actually seeing is that anyone can play that role pretty capably. Spearing is still a very limited player. If you limit the role to sitting in front of the back four and playing short passes even average fullbacks like Gareth Barry and Phil Neville can look good doing it. Whereas when you get genuinely good players like Gerrard in the middle of the pitch, you see what can happen.
stumpypeeps wrote: » Cover for Lucas whose out for the season.
Dublin_Gunner wrote: » Definitely do not agree. Gerrard, Adam, Henderson, Shelvey & Spearing all for CM positions. Our problem don't lie in the centre of midfield, its with finishing. A consistent finisher is what we need. In fact, as someone mentioned him, a Gary Lineker would be perfect
mormank wrote: » Just watching the highlights from last night again. I watched the match but forgot this point. Can anyone explaing to me how Cabaye doesn't even get a yellow for his stamp on Spearing while Spearing sees red for his tackle and clearance of the ball against Fulham a couple of weeks ago? Shocking stuff imo.
Kess73 wrote: » Not one of the midfielders you named is good enough to add steel to the team or play in a DM role to a high level when we are under the cosh. Spearing is the only one that is a natural fit and he is simply not good enough. The other four are all better at the offensive side of things. I agree we have a major problem with finishing, but a steadier more solid platform behind the offensive players only makes us stronger as a unit. In an ideal world/window we would be trying to bring in quality for the CM position and a quality finisher.
