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Post by biglad180 on Apr 15, 2023 8:45:46 GMT
i would try for Adam Armstrong, prolific at this level,,
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Post by GeneralFaye on Apr 15, 2023 8:51:55 GMT
i would try for Adam Armstrong, prolific at this level,, Can he play as a lone striker?! Because I want us to continue playing with the current system. That's before you start talking about the potential transfer fee.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Apr 15, 2023 8:54:01 GMT
Not out of contract but getting a bit of attention from English smaller clubs is a goal scorer named DUK from Aberdeen. Has a proven record for scoring. Young player only 22/23 Wants to play in England also. With AN being Scottish i am hoping that he has a few contacts at the Dons and has his eye on players that can do a job for us next season. When all the loanees return we ate going to struggle with the contract players at Stoke.. We've been linked with plenty of strikers from Scotland who have scored regularly up there They've subsequently moved to English clubs and not been able to replicate their goalscoring form down here which suggests it's an unreliable metric, rather like scoring goals in the Dutch league. The odd one might succeed but the odds aren't good, so hopefully AN won't allow his Scottishness to affect his judgement.
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Post by shrewspotter on Apr 15, 2023 9:37:13 GMT
I think Stewart is ANs number 1 target, would cost around 4m
I like Yates at Blackpool, good return for a side at the bottom, he'd be cheap, and then there Clarke-Harris again
I'm sure Dykes would come from a QPR side in the shit
Never been impressed with Joao, Brereton would be great but on way to Villareal
As for wingers Lewis-Potter is a great shout, Ogbene too. But I also like Willock at QPR and Watmore
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Apr 15, 2023 9:48:48 GMT
Honestly think Will Keane has developed into a really good player at this level and will be a good signing for someone. Could see him being Neil’s kind of AM and offering some height and strength as well.
Also think Dykes is a good player and is the kind of centre forward we need.
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Post by lordb on Apr 15, 2023 10:13:37 GMT
Honestly think Will Keane has developed into a really good player at this level and will be a good signing for someone. Could see him being Neil’s kind of AM and offering some height and strength as well. Also think Dykes is a good player and is the kind of centre forward we need. Not enough goals from either
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Apr 15, 2023 10:17:56 GMT
Honestly think Will Keane has developed into a really good player at this level and will be a good signing for someone. Could see him being Neil’s kind of AM and offering some height and strength as well. Also think Dykes is a good player and is the kind of centre forward we need. Not enough goals from either We need a particular type of striker. Do you know of one who is A. the right type. B. prolific. C. Realistic?
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Apr 15, 2023 10:18:05 GMT
Honestly think Will Keane has developed into a really good player at this level and will be a good signing for someone. Could see him being Neil’s kind of AM and offering some height and strength as well. Also think Dykes is a good player and is the kind of centre forward we need. Not enough goals from either 10 goals for Keane in a struggling side having played as an AM for most of the season isn’t terrible. Don’t think their individual goal output matters as much as whether they fit the system and their all round play helps the team score more. That’s far more important. I’ve seen Stoke get promoted with a non-scoring striker who was integral to a fairly free-scoring side, and I’ve seen a Stoke team with a striker who scored a decent amount himself but whose presence broke the system and saw us start going backwards. Obv in a perfect world you’d want one who can score goals and deliver for the team as well but the second is more important than the first imo.
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Post by lordb on Apr 15, 2023 10:23:01 GMT
Not enough goals from either 10 goals for Keane in a struggling side having played as an AM for most of the season isn’t terrible. Don’t think their individual goal output matters as much as whether they fit the system and their all round play helps the team score more. That’s far more important. I’ve seen Stoke get promoted with a non-scoring striker who was integral to a fairly free-scoring side, and I’ve seen a Stoke team with a striker who scored a decent amount himself but whose presence broke the system and saw us start going backwards. Obv in a perfect world you’d want one who can score goals and deliver for the team as well but the second is more important than the first imo. 10 isn't bad no scoring goals is vital no point swapping one problem only to end up with another We need that killer striker that turns poor performance into 1.0 wins Stewart fits that bill and he will fancy the 50% pay increase but not convinced £4m would get him and concerned by his injury Suspect he will run his contract down at Sunderland and move on a free in May 2024
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Apr 15, 2023 10:28:03 GMT
10 goals for Keane in a struggling side having played as an AM for most of the season isn’t terrible. Don’t think their individual goal output matters as much as whether they fit the system and their all round play helps the team score more. That’s far more important. I’ve seen Stoke get promoted with a non-scoring striker who was integral to a fairly free-scoring side, and I’ve seen a Stoke team with a striker who scored a decent amount himself but whose presence broke the system and saw us start going backwards. Obv in a perfect world you’d want one who can score goals and deliver for the team as well but the second is more important than the first imo. 10 isn't bad no scoring goals is vital no point swapping one problem only to end up with another We need that killer striker that turns poor performance into 1.0 wins Stewart fits that bill and he will fancy the 50% pay increase but not convinced £4m would get him and concerned by his injury Suspect he will run his contract down at Sunderland and move on a free in May 2024 Can't say I've watched Will Keane much but 10 from AM is a bloody sight more than our alleged AM has scored. There again we've already got an AM who'd score about that many if he stayed fit, So would Will Keane be significantly cheaper and is his injury record on the whole any better?
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Apr 15, 2023 10:34:40 GMT
10 goals for Keane in a struggling side having played as an AM for most of the season isn’t terrible. Don’t think their individual goal output matters as much as whether they fit the system and their all round play helps the team score more. That’s far more important. I’ve seen Stoke get promoted with a non-scoring striker who was integral to a fairly free-scoring side, and I’ve seen a Stoke team with a striker who scored a decent amount himself but whose presence broke the system and saw us start going backwards. Obv in a perfect world you’d want one who can score goals and deliver for the team as well but the second is more important than the first imo. 10 isn't bad no scoring goals is vital no point swapping one problem only to end up with another We need that killer striker that turns poor performance into 1.0 wins Stewart fits that bill and he will fancy the 50% pay increase but not convinced £4m would get him and concerned by his injury Suspect he will run his contract down at Sunderland and move on a free in May 2024 Scoring goals is vital, agreed. My point is that you can have that without a 14-20 goal a season striker. Agree about Stewart, the injury is a huge red flag.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Apr 15, 2023 10:37:10 GMT
10 isn't bad no scoring goals is vital no point swapping one problem only to end up with another We need that killer striker that turns poor performance into 1.0 wins Stewart fits that bill and he will fancy the 50% pay increase but not convinced £4m would get him and concerned by his injury Suspect he will run his contract down at Sunderland and move on a free in May 2024 Can't say I've watched Will Keane much but 10 from AM is a bloody sight more than our alleged AM has scored. There again we've already got an AM who'd score about that many if he stayed fit, So would Will Keane be significantly cheaper and is his injury record on the whole any better? He’s available on a free. Different type of AM to Powell and seems to have been converted into one having been a centre forward previously. Does seem to have had injury problems in the past (14 months out with a knee injury) but seems to have largely overcome them.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Apr 15, 2023 10:43:08 GMT
Can't say I've watched Will Keane much but 10 from AM is a bloody sight more than our alleged AM has scored. There again we've already got an AM who'd score about that many if he stayed fit, So would Will Keane be significantly cheaper and is his injury record on the whole any better? He’s available on a free. Different type of AM to Powell and seems to have been converted into one having been a centre forward previously. Does seem to have had injury problems in the past (14 months out with a knee injury) but seems to have largely overcome them. Can't say I can recall him to know his game though his name is familiar, ex Man Utd? What type of AM is he then AN seems to want a runner.
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Post by bolders on Apr 15, 2023 11:11:57 GMT
He’s available on a free. Different type of AM to Powell and seems to have been converted into one having been a centre forward previously. Does seem to have had injury problems in the past (14 months out with a knee injury) but seems to have largely overcome them. Can't say I can recall him to know his game though his name is familiar, ex Man Utd? What type of AM is he then AN seems to want a runner. It’s not really a runner he wants just someone who can press and disrupt the other teams play. You don’t have to be just a runner to do that you need someone that’s clever and can spot things early and doesn’t mind putting a graft in and getting stuck in.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Apr 15, 2023 11:13:17 GMT
He’s available on a free. Different type of AM to Powell and seems to have been converted into one having been a centre forward previously. Does seem to have had injury problems in the past (14 months out with a knee injury) but seems to have largely overcome them. Can't say I can recall him to know his game though his name is familiar, ex Man Utd? What type of AM is he then AN seems to want a runner. Yeah, was at Hull for a bit. Seems to have really found his form at Wigan after being turned into a number 10. Seems like he’s another hard working one who also has a knack for arriving late in the box at the right time and has some power and height as well.
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Apr 15, 2023 11:47:03 GMT
Isn’t Keane 30 now? He’s quite similar to Powell in style.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Apr 15, 2023 12:26:41 GMT
Can't say I can recall him to know his game though his name is familiar, ex Man Utd? What type of AM is he then AN seems to want a runner. Yeah, was at Hull for a bit. Seems to have really found his form at Wigan after being turned into a number 10. Seems like he’s another hard working one who also has a knack for arriving late in the box at the right time and has some power and height as well. 30 is hardly ancient is it? Think he’s a bit more powerful, less of the floaty, creative type of AM than Powell.
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Post by haway on Apr 15, 2023 12:40:24 GMT
I think Stewart is ANs number 1 target, would cost around 4m I like Yates at Blackpool, good return for a side at the bottom, he'd be cheap, and then there Clarke-Harris again I'm sure Dykes would come from a QPR side in the shit Never been impressed with Joao, Brereton would be great but on way to Villareal As for wingers Lewis-Potter is a great shout, Ogbene too. But I also like Willock at QPR and Watmore I think Neil is too clever to have Stewart as his top target. Stewart did his Achilles and will be out until the summer, quite a serious injury for a footballer so no guarantee he’ll be as effective as he was before. You’d probably need to wait till January before you could be sure whether he’s still got it at this level. I doubt Alex would wait until then.
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Post by cvillestokie on Apr 15, 2023 13:01:36 GMT
Honestly think Will Keane has developed into a really good player at this level and will be a good signing for someone. Could see him being Neil’s kind of AM and offering some height and strength as well. Also think Dykes is a good player and is the kind of centre forward we need. I like this idea of Keane. He’s a player that can cover two positions but who is doing quite well in the AM role. That’s what you need if you have a small squad.
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Apr 15, 2023 13:07:36 GMT
Yeah, was at Hull for a bit. Seems to have really found his form at Wigan after being turned into a number 10. Seems like he’s another hard working one who also has a knack for arriving late in the box at the right time and has some power and height as well. 30 is hardly ancient is it? Think he’s a bit more powerful, less of the floaty, creative type of AM than Powell. But 30 is getting on if you offer him a three year contract. Can’t see how we’d justify it.
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Post by lordb on Apr 15, 2023 13:24:47 GMT
Not enough goals from either We need a particular type of striker. Do you know of one who is A. the right type. B. prolific. C. Realistic? Sadly no I'll take regular goals, 15+ if we can't get prolific Stewart if we can get him and his injury isn't the issue suspect it will be could be the fit
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Post by lordb on Apr 15, 2023 13:26:15 GMT
I think Stewart is ANs number 1 target, would cost around 4m I like Yates at Blackpool, good return for a side at the bottom, he'd be cheap, and then there Clarke-Harris again I'm sure Dykes would come from a QPR side in the shit Never been impressed with Joao, Brereton would be great but on way to Villareal As for wingers Lewis-Potter is a great shout, Ogbene too. But I also like Willock at QPR and Watmore I think Neil is too clever to have Stewart as his top target. Stewart did his Achilles and will be out until the summer, quite a serious injury for a footballer so no guarantee he’ll be as effective as he was before. I think that's probably right, buying clubs will be put off You’d probably need to wait till January before you could be sure whether he’s still got it at this level. I doubt Alex would wait until then. Probably
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Post by lordb on Apr 15, 2023 13:27:00 GMT
30 is hardly ancient is it? Think he’s a bit more powerful, less of the floaty, creative type of AM than Powell. But 30 is getting on if you offer him a three year contract. Can’t see how we’d justify it. Offer a 2 year deal No one else will be offering him 3 years If he's the right player
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Apr 15, 2023 13:44:05 GMT
30 is hardly ancient is it? Think he’s a bit more powerful, less of the floaty, creative type of AM than Powell. But 30 is getting on if you offer him a three year contract. Can’t see how we’d justify it. Two years would be ok I think.
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Post by prestwichpotter on Sept 4, 2023 9:55:40 GMT
Can't say I've watched Will Keane much but 10 from AM is a bloody sight more than our alleged AM has scored. There again we've already got an AM who'd score about that many if he stayed fit, So would Will Keane be significantly cheaper and is his injury record on the whole any better? He’s available on a free. Different type of AM to Powell and seems to have been converted into one having been a centre forward previously. Does seem to have had injury problems in the past (14 months out with a knee injury) but seems to have largely overcome them. Sometimes you can be too clever for your own good when it comes to recruitment. I said similar early on in the main transfer thread but can anyone honestly say we wouldn’t be a better side with Keane leading the line and not Wesley? (from what we’ve seen so far). I think we missed a trick not going for him, I hadn’t paid attention to the overall business Preston have done up until Saturday but I think they have a great chance of making the play offs…..
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Sept 4, 2023 10:46:16 GMT
He’s available on a free. Different type of AM to Powell and seems to have been converted into one having been a centre forward previously. Does seem to have had injury problems in the past (14 months out with a knee injury) but seems to have largely overcome them. Sometimes you can be too clever for your own good when it comes to recruitment. I said similar early on in the main transfer thread but can anyone honestly say we wouldn’t be a better side with Keane leading the line and not Wesley? (from what we’ve seen so far). I think we missed a trick not going for him, I hadn’t paid attention to the overall business Preston have done up until Saturday but I think they have a great chance of making the play offs….. Agree, I thought we should’ve gone for him as well. He’d have been exactly the right kind of forward to lead the line in this system.
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Post by idle on Sept 4, 2023 12:44:48 GMT
I hadn’t paid attention to the overall business Preston have done up until Saturday but I think they have a great chance of making the play offs….. I doubt it. Teams that defensive seldom go up. They won't get free penalties every game. When their goals dry up they'll get a bunch of 0-0s and narrow losses.
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Post by cvillestokie on Sept 4, 2023 12:48:14 GMT
He’s available on a free. Different type of AM to Powell and seems to have been converted into one having been a centre forward previously. Does seem to have had injury problems in the past (14 months out with a knee injury) but seems to have largely overcome them. Sometimes you can be too clever for your own good when it comes to recruitment. I said similar early on in the main transfer thread but can anyone honestly say we wouldn’t be a better side with Keane leading the line and not Wesley? (from what we’ve seen so far). I think we missed a trick not going for him, I hadn’t paid attention to the overall business Preston have done up until Saturday but I think they have a great chance of making the play offs….. I think if Keane was at Stoke, he’d have just stood there isolated wondering why he’s having to fight off two defenders and a midfielder while everyone else half-jogs towards him or stays routed to the touch line.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Sept 4, 2023 13:48:26 GMT
I hadn’t paid attention to the overall business Preston have done up until Saturday but I think they have a great chance of making the play offs….. I doubt it. Teams that defensive seldom go up. They won't get free penalties every game. When their goals dry up they'll get a bunch of 0-0s and narrow losses. To be fair they have q new 2.5m forward to add to that team if he's clinical they have to have q chance they won't be getting rolled over very often
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Post by idle on Sept 4, 2023 19:29:54 GMT
I doubt it. Teams that defensive seldom go up. They won't get free penalties every game. When their goals dry up they'll get a bunch of 0-0s and narrow losses. To be fair they have q new 2.5m forward to add to that team if he's clinical they have to have q chance they won't be getting rolled over very often A £2.5M forward is gonna score what, 10-15 goals? We even got 4-5M for Brown... Sure, he may click and get 25, but that's highly unlikely in such a defensive team. I think they'll be like Millwall. Hard to beat, but not really good enough for the playoffs. But probably higher than us, this season.
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