Guest Bald Owl Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 This striker melarky is a bit tedious don't you think? We're in a bit of a state really up front, for all the complaining about Madine he's had little supply to feet just the big hoof and is isolated, when he did get e decent cross he scored. Yes it was a tap in but he was in the right place, unlike Morrison who should have scored 2 maybe 3 before County's penalty (as Megson related too post match interview without naming names, for a change), he's lost the gambling, poaching instinct of a consistent goal scorer and has no speed either. O'Grady showed brief glimpses in his ten minutes at Bury that he gets in the positions and could prove a good signing but will it be too late when he's fit. We now/will have the ability in Marshall, JJ and the best play maker in this division Prutton to create chances abound, but I fear we won't take the opportunity to score as many as we should. That's ultimately what could prevent promotion. Megson must be gutted we've got the quality with no end product, its like a 99 without a flake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wath-owl Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 It's a farce that we're almost at the end of August with only 2 available strikers, and 2 that are in terrible form at that. It's good that we haven't panic bought like usual, and we're going for the right targets, but a bit more impetus to get a deal done would be appreciated so we can knuckle down and get some points on the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bald Owl Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 It's a farce that we're almost at the end of August with only 2 available strikers, and 2 that are in terrible form at that. It's good that we haven't panic bought like usual, and we're going for the right targets, but a bit more impetus to get a deal done would be appreciated so we can knuckle down and get some points on the board. Totally agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 If I ever had any faith in GM/MM bringing in a couple of quality additions before the deadline, my faith would be a little stretched by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookone Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 This striker melarky is a bit tedious don't you think? We're in a bit of a state really up front, for all the complaining about Madine he's had little supply to feet just the big hoof and is isolated, when he did get e decent cross he scored. Yes it was a tap in but he was in the right place, unlike Morrison who should have scored 2 maybe 3 before County's penalty (as Megson related too post match interview without naming names, for a change), he's lost the gambling, poaching instinct of a consistent goal scorer and has no speed either. O'Grady showed brief glimpses in his ten minutes at Bury that he gets in the positions and could prove a good signing but will it be too late when he's fit. We now/will have the ability in Marshall, JJ and the best play maker in this division Prutton to create chances abound, but I fear we won't take the opportunity to score as many as we should. That's ultimately what could prevent promotion. Megson must be gutted we've got the quality with no end product, its like a 99 without a flake. or a pickled turnip without lemon curd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bald Owl Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 or a pickled turnip without lemon curd... With or without the 99? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffers9 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Why are 99's called 99 - I have never understood that one? and why is a 69 called, oh wait a minute I've worked that one out myself he he he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookone Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Why are 99's called 99 - I have never understood that one? and why is a 69 called, oh wait a minute I've worked that one out myself he he he. Share it with us then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffield_dave Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 It's a farce that we're almost at the end of August with only 2 available strikers, and 2 that are in terrible form at that. It's good that we haven't panic bought like usual, and we're going for the right targets, but a bit more impetus to get a deal done would be appreciated so we can knuckle down and get some points on the board. Yep. At this point I don't care about the hows or why of why we haven't brought a striker in. There's a week left of the transfer window and we're still in a situation where we have two strikers available, one of which should realistically be 4th choice at best based on form and previous performances, and the one striker we have signed is injured and played all last season out wide for his previous club. That's not to see he'll be a bad signing (I actually think he'll be a VERY good signing) but there's no guarantee's he's going to get the goals required to fire us out of this league. Especially after the farcical way he was played at Bury and then further inflaming an injury. We still need an out and out striker. For all the posturing over whether ALF is capable of playing at League One or not, his goal record and obvious eye for the back of the net is exactly what we need right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookone Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) We still need an out and out striker. For all the posturing over whether ALF is capable of playing at League One or not, his goal record and obvious eye for the back of the net is exactly what we need right now. Exactly ^^^ Edited August 24, 2011 by Spookone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 what bothers me is how many different targets we have apparently chased. if the last one is to be believed, we put bids in for 7 strikers? far removed from the apparent list megson provided at the end of last season. iv got every faith in the people in charge so wont panic, but i hope to god that this isnt a regular occurence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 A year ago I think most of us were in agreement that Irvines work in the transfer market looked impressive. I doubt whether most of us would share the same opinion now? The point I'm trying to make is Megsons work in the market so far gives us cause for optimism but we'll only know for certain if he's been successful or not come the end of the season & this will certainly apply to the signings of O'Grady and any other striker he splashes the cash on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standard issue Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 what bothers me is how many different targets we have apparently chased. if the last one is to be believed, we put bids in for 7 strikers? far removed from the apparent list megson provided at the end of last season. iv got every faith in the people in charge so wont panic, but i hope to god that this isnt a regular occurence Maybe were not the attractive proposition we once were? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Maybe were not the attractive proposition we once were? iv said it before, in league one we are not attractive. promotion to the championship and a bit of momentum, and we will attract a decent calibre of players. theres a bit of a shift in players wages coming up, and they are not going to be able to command the fees they once could. which is the right way to do business. Milans strategy is the right business thing to do, but as a club its very frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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