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Post by GeneralFaye on Apr 17, 2017 10:46:49 GMT
2 or 3 years ago, yeah. He's decent but can't see him being useful for much longer so it's a no thanks from me.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 10:48:42 GMT
Journeyman thirty year old with a one in four strike rate. Definitely no.
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Post by liamo on Apr 17, 2017 10:50:27 GMT
Fast but for how long? Last thing we need is another 30+ player joining us just as he's slowing down
We do need some pace injecting but i'd rather young and pacy
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 10:58:27 GMT
Can we have Janice instead?
Sorry but I can't see him wanting to sit on our bench and that is all we could offer him.
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Post by jezzascfc on Apr 17, 2017 11:01:58 GMT
Journeyman thirty year old with a one in four strike rate. Definitely no. Bang on the money - we already have one of those of our own in Walters.
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Apr 17, 2017 11:07:13 GMT
What a wank, uninspiring signing that'll be.
Really can't wait for next season if that's the dross we're looking at with this dour melt in charge.
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Post by chad on Apr 17, 2017 11:22:43 GMT
FFS no thanks. Surely we've moved on from signing players who can't hold a place down in one of our closest rivals
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Post by datguy on Apr 17, 2017 11:36:25 GMT
If Hughes wants to play 2 up top then he'd be perfect next Saido.
Did they play together at WBA?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Apr 17, 2017 11:39:48 GMT
If Hughes wants to play 2 up top then he'd be perfect next Saido. Did they play together at WBA? Don't we really need a target man by him? Long isn't that man is he?
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Post by GreaterGlasgowstokie on Apr 17, 2017 11:41:21 GMT
Totally pointless signing. Maybe just focus on trying to get a tune from onethe of our existing strikers
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Post by TrentValePotter96 on Apr 17, 2017 11:52:44 GMT
With the number of 30+ year olds in our squad and with Crouch, Walters, Berahino, Diouf (Joselu + Bojan coming back too) seems a bit pointless to sign him
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Post by Staying up for Grandadstokey on Apr 17, 2017 12:07:20 GMT
Walters is usually selected before Long by successive ROI managers. Says it all really.
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Post by Fred Merger on Apr 17, 2017 12:18:53 GMT
Probably do us a job for a couple of seasons,but any money available this summer should really be aimed at defensive positions ie RB LB and DM!
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Post by Stokester on Apr 17, 2017 12:22:15 GMT
Nothing against Long per se, but we can't keep adding to our already huge number of 30+ players.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 14:56:17 GMT
Very good player. Would be a very good addition IMHO.
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Post by trickydicky73 on Apr 17, 2017 15:16:42 GMT
Joking apart I like Shane Long and think he's similar in style to Odemwingie. He makes clever runs to open space for his teammates and has a good engine. I've always thought Long would be ideal for us for this very reason. It's not always about signing fantastic players, it's about getting players who suit your style. I think he'd be a very good option, especially away from home.
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Post by 11wilkosinateam on Apr 17, 2017 15:29:05 GMT
Think we should be putting our money elsewhere
Walters could last 1 more season as could Crouch
DM/CM/RB/LB/CB are much more important
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Post by roylandstoke on Apr 17, 2017 15:37:19 GMT
He seems to be well thought of by many pundits but doesn't have the record to back up his reviews. Better than Walters? Not a lot in it.
Honest, hardworking but limited.
Not really worth the effort of geting him here.
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Post by ElworthPotter on Apr 17, 2017 16:17:00 GMT
Journeyman thirty year old with a one in four strike rate. Definitely no. That's a better strike rate than any of our current strikers I'd imagine
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Post by TexasPotter on Apr 17, 2017 16:18:18 GMT
For squad depth, sure wth not. As one of only a couple striker additions I'd be worried though. There are better prospects out there for less. He can finish well and is quick as hell, but he seems to be slowing and getting more injuries as he's getting older. He is a lot like Walter's in that respect and I'd prefer John as he has a better defensive side to him. I wouldn't be mad with Long signed for someone like Ireland leaving either to be honest, but I wouldn't be extremely excited either. MEH. 50/50 odds for me. Couldn't be worse than Imbula's pen to paper lol
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Post by maninasuitcase on Apr 17, 2017 16:25:07 GMT
Do we need a player who's name sounds like a cock.
Shlong slips it inside Shlong whips it in the box Shlong slams it in the onion bag
And so on..........
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 16:39:53 GMT
Hardly been prolific
would suit a stoke shirt but, his goal rate and age are surely against him now
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Post by Trouserdog on Apr 17, 2017 16:57:28 GMT
I'm happy with that on the proviso that we also sign Simon Cox from Southend to partner him.
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Post by wuzza on Apr 17, 2017 17:03:32 GMT
Can't believe the phrase 'Walters upgrade' has been used on this thread! What has the poor sod got to do to get an ounce of appreciation?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Apr 17, 2017 17:09:18 GMT
Can't believe the phrase 'Walters upgrade' has been used on this thread! What has the poor sod got to do to get an ounce of appreciation? Long is a better version of Walters though?
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Post by sharonbeech21 on Apr 17, 2017 17:12:13 GMT
He is a good player but at 30 he is too old. We need to be looking at bringing younger playes in. We have enough players over 30 in our squad already
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 17:17:33 GMT
Journeyman thirty year old with a one in four strike rate. Definitely no. That's a better strike rate than any of our current strikers I'd imagine Mame Diouf scored one in three over the course of his first season. He's been criminally under used since.
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Post by wuzza on Apr 17, 2017 17:17:48 GMT
Can't believe the phrase 'Walters upgrade' has been used on this thread! What has the poor sod got to do to get an ounce of appreciation? Long is a better version of Walters though? No he is absolutely , categorically, 100% not!!!! ....IMHO.
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Post by RAF on Apr 17, 2017 17:24:58 GMT
Quick and always gives 100%, it's a yes from me. Is he for sale? Fuck me if they are your only two criteria Stoke may as well sign me and I can save them some money into the bargain! H
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Post by ashleyscfc on Apr 17, 2017 18:37:49 GMT
Another young english...
Oh wait...
Transfer hypocrisy strikes again
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