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Post by baconburger on May 24, 2024 16:58:31 GMT
Wonder how much it would cost to get Conway out of Bristol City. Top scored for them two seasons on the trott at this level. Central striker. Young. Coming into the final 12 months of his contract. Rejected an extension/new contract. I thought there was no chance before I learned of the last two details. He’s worth at least what Simms and Cannon went for last summer but with his contract situation maybe a cheeky bid is in order. If you are a relegated team (or a newly promoted one), he seems like a reasonable punt. Has yet to have a high scoring season but he’s doing well for someone his age. I’d be very surprised if we could get a better central striker as a permanent signing. I’ve been keen on BTA but I think I’d prefer Conway. I’d much prefer him to a premier league loan player.
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Post by foxysgloves on May 24, 2024 17:00:45 GMT
19 goals 8 assists in a side that just escaped relegation isn’t too shabby though. It’s fine if you’re looking to make a wide forward as your marquee Summer signing. We shouldn’t be as we haven’t got a central striker that’s fit for purpose. We need a central striker and they cost a lot of money. If there’s a chance of getting him at a reasonable price and on a sensible deal I think it’s a bit of a no brainer. If we could get a cheap but effective central striker in then I’ve no problem where the goals come from. But I’m guessing he’s got to be a minimum of 6 or 7 million which puts him out of our range presumably.
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Post by PotterLog on May 24, 2024 17:08:36 GMT
I've heard he sees himself as much higher up the food chain than Stoke at the moment. Not surprising and is fair enough. If it wasn’t for him being a stoke fan and him making that comment when asked a question, his name would barely figure on here. I reckon he'll end up with us at some point. Not a chance now though, he was brilliant in that half-season for the worst team in the Prem, popular with the fans, proved he could score at that level and is a rate scrapper too. Lower Prem teams will be lining up for his next loan I'd say. Or maybe he'll break through with Villarreal.
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Post by northernstokie on May 24, 2024 17:10:21 GMT
If you are a relegated team (or a newly promoted one), he seems like a reasonable punt. Has yet to have a high scoring season but he’s doing well for someone his age. I’d be very surprised if we could get a better central striker as a permanent signing. I’ve been keen on BTA but I think I’d prefer Conway. I’d much prefer him to a premier league loan player. Everytime I have seen BTA play he has never looked in the game. Not sure what he offers
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Post by crouchpotato1 on May 24, 2024 18:03:12 GMT
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Post by cobhamstokey on May 24, 2024 18:09:52 GMT
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Post by nonameface on May 24, 2024 18:16:10 GMT
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Post by yellowsnowman on May 24, 2024 18:38:07 GMT
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Post by stokiejoe89 on May 24, 2024 18:47:54 GMT
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Post by clarkeda on May 24, 2024 18:54:51 GMT
It’s fine if you’re looking to make a wide forward as your marquee Summer signing. We shouldn’t be as we haven’t got a central striker that’s fit for purpose. We need a central striker and they cost a lot of money. If there’s a chance of getting him at a reasonable price and on a sensible deal I think it’s a bit of a no brainer. If we could get a cheap but effective central striker in then I’ve no problem where the goals come from. But I’m guessing he’s got to be a minimum of 6 or 7 million which puts him out of our range presumably. We don’t need a left footed right winger. If he was left footed right winger it’s a totally different conversation. Edit - if he was a right footed left winger it’s a totally different conversation
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Post by foxysgloves on May 24, 2024 18:56:12 GMT
If there’s a chance of getting him at a reasonable price and on a sensible deal I think it’s a bit of a no brainer. If we could get a cheap but effective central striker in then I’ve no problem where the goals come from. But I’m guessing he’s got to be a minimum of 6 or 7 million which puts him out of our range presumably. We don’t need a left footed right winger. If he was left footed right winger it’s a totally different conversation. We do need a goal scorer however.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on May 24, 2024 19:21:22 GMT
If there’s a chance of getting him at a reasonable price and on a sensible deal I think it’s a bit of a no brainer. If we could get a cheap but effective central striker in then I’ve no problem where the goals come from. But I’m guessing he’s got to be a minimum of 6 or 7 million which puts him out of our range presumably. We don’t need a left footed right winger. If he was left footed right winger it’s a totally different conversation. Eh?
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Post by chell_rosey on May 24, 2024 19:23:59 GMT
We don’t need a left footed right winger. If he was left footed right winger it’s a totally different conversation. Eh? Think it's to do with him wearing his boots on the wrong feet?
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Post by clarkeda on May 24, 2024 19:24:12 GMT
We don’t need a left footed right winger. If he was left footed right winger it’s a totally different conversation. Eh? Sorry I meant right footed left winger..but you knew that
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Post by Laughing Gravy on May 24, 2024 19:28:52 GMT
Sorry I meant right footed left winger..but you knew that Busted. I haven’t got a leg to stand on 😉
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Post by Biblical on May 24, 2024 19:34:37 GMT
Keep on seeing that his old man is a stoke fan, where has this information come from? Someone I know is an acquaintance. If he didn’t play in the same position as Manhoef I’d say we’d be 100% in for him. The only reason we’d be in for him now is if Schumacher thinks he can play centrally. Plymouth made a mistake not selling him in the January window because his form drastically tailed off along with his asking price.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2024 19:50:44 GMT
Someone I know is an acquaintance. If he didn’t play in the same position as Manhoef I’d say we’d be 100% in for him. The only reason we’d be in for him now is if Schumacher thinks he can play centrally. Plymouth made a mistake not selling him in the January window because his form drastically tailed off along with his asking price. Yes I thought that too when I saw him. Manhoef looks by far the better prospect if he can get his output up a bit. Whittaker looked like he lacked a bit of bottle and fight and as we know, Manhoef has that in spades. One of the players i'm most looking forward to seeing after a full, and promised tough pre season.
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Post by greenhoff on May 24, 2024 20:00:53 GMT
If he didn’t play in the same position as Manhoef I’d say we’d be 100% in for him. The only reason we’d be in for him now is if Schumacher thinks he can play centrally. Plymouth made a mistake not selling him in the January window because his form drastically tailed off along with his asking price. Yes I thought that too when I saw him. Manhoef looks by far the better prospect if he can get his output up a bit. Whittaker looked like he lacked a bit of bottle and fight and as we know, Manhoef has that in spades. One of the players i'm most looking forward to seeing after a full, and promised tough pre season. I think he’ll be an absolute star for us next season and score plenty
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Post by baconburger on May 24, 2024 20:01:41 GMT
It’s fine if you’re looking to make a wide forward as your marquee Summer signing. We shouldn’t be as we haven’t got a central striker that’s fit for purpose. We need a central striker and they cost a lot of money. If there’s a chance of getting him at a reasonable price and on a sensible deal I think it’s a bit of a no brainer. If we could get a cheap but effective central striker in then I’ve no problem where the goals come from. But I’m guessing he’s got to be a minimum of 6 or 7 million which puts him out of our range presumably. Hope it’s not out of our range because if it is we’re on a wing and a prayer trying to unearth a hidden gem. We’ve generally got more money to spend than many expect, I don’t think this summer will be any different Stokies just avoid any sort of optimism like the plague.
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Post by pieofpeter on May 24, 2024 20:04:41 GMT
Saturday announcement then?
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on May 24, 2024 20:34:31 GMT
If he didn’t play in the same position as Manhoef I’d say we’d be 100% in for him. The only reason we’d be in for him now is if Schumacher thinks he can play centrally. Plymouth made a mistake not selling him in the January window because his form drastically tailed off along with his asking price. Yes I thought that too when I saw him. Manhoef looks by far the better prospect if he can get his output up a bit. Whittaker looked like he lacked a bit of bottle and fight and as we know, Manhoef has that in spades. One of the players i'm most looking forward to seeing after a full, and promised tough pre season. Manhoef looks quality Not fussed re Whittaker
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Post by Bojan Mackey on May 24, 2024 20:36:54 GMT
New striker
Manhoef Bae Whittaker
Have them all interchanging we’ll fucking piss this wank tinpot league.
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Post by cja103 on May 24, 2024 20:59:18 GMT
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Post by baconburger on May 24, 2024 21:00:32 GMT
New striker Manhoef Bae Whittaker Have them all interchanging we’ll fucking piss this wank tinpot league. If we laid out the type of wedge it would take to land Whittaker I’m thinking the new striker would be pretty wank or have to be an absolute gem for next to nothing.
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Post by baconburger on May 24, 2024 21:08:11 GMT
Doesn’t sound too alarming until you consider the possibility of him and Stevens playing at the same time. A 33 year old and a 34 year old comprising the Left side of our defence. Err no.
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Post by ljc on May 24, 2024 21:09:02 GMT
Posts on here sticking their nose up at a near 20 a season goal scorer When our highest was about 7 Wow He will be way too expensive for us I imagine but still
And whilst I am on a rant those who used to fume at Hoover, we r a lower championship club and we had a right back who occasionally loses concentration If he didn’t, he would playing for wolves!!! Didn’t lose his concentration against Leeds in the last minute And probably finished our highest scorer in the end
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Post by pushon on May 24, 2024 21:18:20 GMT
Think it's to do with him wearing his boots on the wrong feet? Could be painful if he gets mixa-ma-tosies 😫
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Post by george2again on May 24, 2024 21:37:10 GMT
New striker Manhoef Bae Whittaker Have them all interchanging we’ll fucking piss this wank tinpot league. For me Bae is not a wide forward. Defo 10.
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Post by stokiejoe89 on May 24, 2024 21:44:05 GMT
Doesn’t sound too alarming until you consider the possibility of him and Stevens playing at the same time. A 33 year old and a 34 year old comprising the Left side of our defence. Err no. Who else are you talking about other than Stevens? Gibson is 31
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Post by george2again on May 24, 2024 21:50:04 GMT
So two strikers and two centre backs to go.
Now we have mcCallum On a ‘ free’ perhaps the budget stretches to Coady? He’s the leader we need with a younger big athletic partner. Rose and Wilmot as back up.
Not sure up top but we need some pace and power. Ennis and Mmaee both well below grade. Although not prolific I liked the look of QPR striker Sinclair Armstrong. Out of contract I believe? Caused us plenty of problems at Bet 365. Sure SS would want Whittaker but he’s not a 9
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