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Post by mickstupp on Jan 17, 2021 10:16:57 GMT
We can’t keep stockpiling footballers. Three have already come in and none have left. Players will need to leave before any more new players come in. Personally, I think we will struggle to get anyone in who’s better than Fletcher or even Gregory.
Why people are advocating that lad from Villa, with a career record of 5 goals from 70 games I don’t know.
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Post by nonameface on Jan 17, 2021 10:22:33 GMT
Are we looking for a target-man type? MON seems the kind of manager who'll always default to a good big 'un They seem very thin on the ground in terms of people who are being touted in the lower leagues. Jephcott seems to be getting a lot of buzz but doesn't really seem that type. Shankland's goal record at even the SPL level is poor (4 in 19 this season at what is maybe League 1 level as a whole?) And only really loads of goals in the Scottish Championship. Don't know what level that is, but is it maybe lower than the Conference? Even Robson-Kanu got on the pitch yesterday for WBA. Very hard to pick out someone that we could afford. Woodrow's a good player, but he'd probably cost several million. Maybe we're stilll waiting for Villa to get someone so we can at least be in the mix for Keinan Davis. There doesn't seem to be a league one striker ready to make an instant impact in the championship looking at that, as you'd expect really. That said, apart from Campbell, we've not had a forward who looks like they can get 20 in a league since Thorne. Can't imagine we'll find one this month either.... MON is signing young players now hoping we will go up but not expecting it whilst also putting the blueprints down for prospective signings to see how he wants fast young athletic players. We are becoming very attractive for promising young players and that can't be a bad thing.
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Post by bolders on Jan 17, 2021 10:44:38 GMT
5 Strikers Stoke Could sign to aid promotion push. Would anyone take any of these 5 Strikers? Any of those 5 would improve us. Shankland would be the best bet for me. Robson-Kanu wouldn’t he is a 1 in 6 striker at best
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Post by gingerninja on Jan 17, 2021 10:59:42 GMT
I trust MON to come up with the right player.
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Post by thevoid on Jan 17, 2021 11:20:27 GMT
I see Watters has gone to Cardiff in 'a deal which could potentially be worth up to £1m if a succession of add-on clauses are fulfilled.'
Clearly there is some money in the kitty so it would be better allocated towards a striker than Doughty who is far from signed up, and even if he does, we can' t have him this season. We need goals now.
No point having new wingers if there's still a lack of strikers for them to aim at! Fletcher's probably going to miss as much as he plays (and he's hardly prolific anyway), Campbell's a write off until summer and Vokes is....well, Vokes.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 17, 2021 11:22:28 GMT
So who've we got in terms of loans/free agents?
Has Daniel Sturridge retired yet? Would Delap work with Rory - and would Man City let him go? Keinan Davis - only apparently available if Villa get a striker, but clearly lots of Champ interest in him which shows how shallow the pool of targets is Connor Wickham still being linked with Champ clubs, but would think that ship has sailed
Ellis Simms at Everton continues to score goals at a crazy rate u23 level, yet don't think he's had a loan or is really threatening their team? So maybe he's not really seen as a prospect?
Glenn Murray at other end of age range?
Swansea seem to be going down the MLS route.
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Post by gingerninja on Jan 17, 2021 11:24:53 GMT
We seem to be a much more viable option this window, I think the recruitment team is more savvy now and I am hopeful they will pull a rabbit from the hat..
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Post by werrington on Jan 17, 2021 11:34:15 GMT
We can’t keep stockpiling footballers. Three have already come in and none have left. Players will need to leave before any more new players come in. Personally, I think we will struggle to get anyone in who’s better than Fletcher or even Gregory. Why people are advocating that lad from Villa, with a career record of 5 goals from 70 games I don’t know. Regards your first paragraph mate .....they live in a cuckoo world on here and just don’t grasp it all do they
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Post by gingerninja on Jan 17, 2021 11:42:12 GMT
The amount of links for outgoing players is a bit slim tbh.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jan 17, 2021 11:59:59 GMT
Any of those 5 would improve us. Shankland would be the best bet for me. Robson-Kanu wouldn’t he is a 1 in 6 striker at best As the presenter said not prolific but would bring others into play.
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Post by caine on Jan 17, 2021 12:11:47 GMT
Personally think we should take a punt on the lad from Plymouth, getting a lot of interest Jephcott. Wouldn’t break the bank and scored 13 already and only 20!
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Post by bolders on Jan 17, 2021 12:50:01 GMT
id rather take a punt on Jephcott than waste time, money and effort bringing in someone who doesnt score and doesnt make goals like Robson-Kanu
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Post by mickstupp on Jan 17, 2021 12:56:13 GMT
We can’t keep stockpiling footballers. Three have already come in and none have left. Players will need to leave before any more new players come in. Personally, I think we will struggle to get anyone in who’s better than Fletcher or even Gregory. Why people are advocating that lad from Villa, with a career record of 5 goals from 70 games I don’t know. Regards your first paragraph mate .....they live in a cuckoo world on here and just don’t grasp it all do they It was the same on P&G last night on the radio mate. Football Manager has got a lot to answer for.
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Post by mickstupp on Jan 17, 2021 13:04:22 GMT
So who've we got in terms of loans/free agents? Has Daniel Sturridge retired yet? Would Delap work with Rory - and would Man City let him go? Keinan Davis - only apparently available if Villa get a striker, but clearly lots of Champ interest in him which shows how shallow the pool of targets is Connor Wickham still being linked with Champ clubs, but would think that ship has sailed Ellis Simms at Everton continues to score goals at a crazy rate u23 level, yet don't think he's had a loan or is really threatening their team? So maybe he's not really seen as a prospect? Glenn Murray at other end of age range? Swansea seem to be going down the MLS route. If that’s the pond we are fishing in, then I’d rather not bother and work with the forwards we’ve already got.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 17, 2021 13:17:13 GMT
So who've we got in terms of loans/free agents? Has Daniel Sturridge retired yet? Would Delap work with Rory - and would Man City let him go? Keinan Davis - only apparently available if Villa get a striker, but clearly lots of Champ interest in him which shows how shallow the pool of targets is Connor Wickham still being linked with Champ clubs, but would think that ship has sailed Ellis Simms at Everton continues to score goals at a crazy rate u23 level, yet don't think he's had a loan or is really threatening their team? So maybe he's not really seen as a prospect? Glenn Murray at other end of age range? Swansea seem to be going down the MLS route. If that’s the pond we are fishing in, then I’d rather not bother and work with the forwards we’ve already got. We don't really know which pond we're fishing in - but I'd still be surprised if nobody came in on loan. I'd be happy enough with Davis, for example. If we're only ever a Fletcher niggle away from Vokes or a soon-to-be out of contract (and soon to be 33 yo) Gregory, that seems unlikely to cut the mustard in terms of getting us into a very competitive top 6 and if there's the smallest pathway to make it work with FFP, I'd be surprised if MON or PC were willing to throw away a season without at least having a punt on a loanee forward to see if we could scrape in there, especially given the RND, Clarke and Matando expenditure
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Post by mrcoke on Jan 17, 2021 13:19:14 GMT
The amount of links for outgoing players is a bit slim tbh. There is probably interest but potential buyers know Stoke are desperate to reduce the pay role and are therefore looking to squeeze the club for a bargain .
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Post by gingerninja on Jan 17, 2021 13:37:28 GMT
I can't see any way the owners wouldn't go that extra mile to bring in a striker, when they know the play offs is still in sight, FFP allowing..
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2021 21:07:23 GMT
The term 'wonderkid' one of those ridiculous football cliches like 'They'll be up for it' or 'when football was football'...real You Tube comment stuff. Any 16 year old with a oair of shorts is a 'wonderkid' these days.
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Post by somersetstokie on Jan 17, 2021 21:21:07 GMT
I can't see any way the owners wouldn't go that extra mile to bring in a striker, when they know the play offs is still in sight, FFP allowing.. OK, so different situation, but when we desperately needed someone to contribute goals as we faced Premier League relegation, we didn't manage to add a striker in the January window. So I wouldn't be optimistic now when we have even less room for manoeuvre or negotiation.
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Post by AlbertTatlock on Jan 17, 2021 21:31:29 GMT
Just had a whisper that it's not Assombalonga we're interested in from Boro its Ashley Fletcher, 25 out of contract in the summer. Anyone know much about him? Gouranga.
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Post by gingerninja on Jan 17, 2021 21:37:05 GMT
Would certainly take him over Robson Kanu.
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Post by s7oke on Jan 17, 2021 21:37:08 GMT
Cenk tosun apparently
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jan 17, 2021 21:46:00 GMT
Just had a whisper that it's not Assombalonga we're interested in from Boro its Ashley Fletcher, 25 out of contract in the summer. Anyone know much about him? Gouranga. His career seems to have been one of unfulfilled promise. For his size always looks a bit lightweight but better than what we currently have. Bit of a Stein type signing if we went for him.
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Post by somersetstokie on Jan 17, 2021 21:50:06 GMT
Just had a whisper that it's not Assombalonga we're interested in from Boro its Ashley Fletcher, 25 out of contract in the summer. Anyone know much about him? Gouranga. His career seems to have been one of unfulfilled promise. For his size always looks a bit lightweight but better than what we currently have. Strangely, if you read all the posts suggesting potential transfers or interest that have appeared on here over the last few weeks, nearly every available player is "better than what we currently have", or perhaps not. Difficult decisions in prospect.
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Post by lordb on Jan 17, 2021 22:15:26 GMT
Just had a whisper that it's not Assombalonga we're interested in from Boro its Ashley Fletcher, 25 out of contract in the summer. Anyone know much about him? Gouranga. Looked a prospect at Man United, failed at West Ham, Sunderland and Middlesbrough. No thanks
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 17, 2021 22:25:41 GMT
Regards your first paragraph mate .....they live in a cuckoo world on here and just don’t grasp it all do they It was the same on P&G last night on the radio mate. Football Manager has got a lot to answer for. 😂😂😂 I mean you have to play with FFP on FM. So they’re either very bad at the game or as ever it’s a bullshit assertion.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2021 1:35:53 GMT
He did sce twice v us once, wasnt"t Shawcross' finest hour, completely bossed him
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Post by hotpot on Jan 18, 2021 6:44:06 GMT
Can we get Mario Balotelli (now at Monza) .... apparently worth $3m now .... Love to see him and Fletcher as a dual strike unit .....
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Post by StokieSideAss on Jan 18, 2021 11:11:40 GMT
Ashley Fletcher would be a great shout....big strong mobile centre forward, still relatively young and out of contract in the summer.
He had gotten into some decent form under Warnock, before his hamstring injury that’s has seen him out for 4 months.
Would be surprised if he doesn’t sign back up with them, but he is supposedly on about 13k a week at Middlesbrough and with Gregory out at the end of the season on a rumoured 20K a week Fletcher would be a great replacement.
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Post by nottsover60 on Jan 18, 2021 11:18:23 GMT
We seem to be a much more viable option this window, I think the recruitment team is more savvy now and I am hopeful they will pull a rabbit from the hat.. One of the biggest factors in being a favoured option is that we are not fighting relegation and are still in with a chance of promotion. That makes us far more attractive to both players and loaning clubs.
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