Emerson Thome Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Just now, Morepork said: As Fletch is integral to how we're playing we'd be absolutely crazy not to line up another forward in the same mould. That's Nuhiu surely? He's not as good, but any player we have as back-up isn't going to be. If we could add one player, I'd rather we had someone quick we could throw on, or to occasionally play off Fletcher when we play 2 up top. A bit like Joao, but hopefully not as maddeningly inconsistent as he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morepork Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Emerson Thome said: That's Nuhiu surely? He's not as good, but any player we have as back-up isn't going to be. If we could add one player, I'd rather we had someone quick we could throw on, or to occasionally play off Fletcher when we play 2 up top. A bit like Joao, but hopefully not as maddeningly inconsistent as he was. Nah, Nuhiu is the guy that replaces him with ten minutes to go if we’re losing..... If Fletch gets injured we’re on struggle street. Edited October 13, 2019 by Morepork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 4 hours ago, Morepork said: Nah, Nuhiu is the guy that replaces him with ten minutes to go if we’re losing..... If Fletch gets injured we’re on struggle street. I think Nuhiu is capable of doing a lot more for the team then people think he is. Same probably applies to the likes of Pelupessy and Fox. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morepork Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 11 minutes ago, pazowl55 said: I think Nuhiu is capable of doing a lot more for the team then people think he is. Same probably applies to the likes of Pelupessy and Fox. I don't doubt that. Unfortunately though, you just named the top three players of ours that people seem to have little to no patience with. That aside, I'd still like to see us sign someone in the Fletcher mould even if its just a loan. Like Joao but with consistency....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poite Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) On 07/10/2019 at 15:38, The Dukeries Owl said: Who is going to buy Rhodes? If we could promise 100 extra voters I bet we could convince Jeremy Corbyn to make the purchase Edited October 13, 2019 by poite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strings Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 On 08/10/2019 at 17:40, cognacbarnowl said: That'll be Hartlepool then, FFS. They might pay us a monkey for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborne_rat_of_s6 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 On 07/10/2019 at 15:40, JackSWFC said: Huddersfield or Stoke. Recon he could do a job in League 1 still. Rotherham - that’d learn him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) Regarding signing a striker, pretty much all of us agree we need one. It’s the type of striker we need, that seems to be deviding opinion. The one asset he must have, I would think, is pace. Our striking options are a bit pedestrian to say the least. Because of our lack of goals from elsewhere, he’d also have to be prolific, or potentially so. Where opinions seem to differ is, do we want someone who can lead the line, or perhaps a smaller player who can play off Fletcher? What complicates things further is, Fletcher has been one of our better players If we want to continue to play the way we do, with one up, supported by two wingers, then we either need an upgrade on Fletcher, or at least someone who can cover for him People suggest Nuhiu, and although I like him, and consider him a useful member of the squad, him replacing Fletcher for any length of time, would hardly improve our goals output Were we to go for a smaller forward, to play off Fletcher, we still have the problem of, who would replace our number 9 if he were absent for any length of time Obviously, if the player was small of stature, but could lead the line in a different way, someone like Pukki for example, then fine. Generally though, those players will be happier playing off a big man Of course the other issue would be, we’d have to change the system to accommodate such a player, as we don’t have the midfield pairing necessary to operate as a two One option could be, playing a second striker in one of the wide positions, as Villa did with Kodija That way the system remains the same, but Fletcher would get more support, as the wide player would feel more comfortable around the goal Again though, it’s not an easy decision, because it would mean leaving out one of the current wide players Whichever player we go for though, and it would probably have to be a loan, they will surely offer better options than Winnall or Rhodes Edited October 13, 2019 by gurujuan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, Slogboy said: Penneys been playing week in week out in the bundesliga 2 in front of huge crowds and some tough competition. St Pauli have gone 6 games unbeaten and are 5th in the league. No wonder he's loving it out there! Yes it’s to be hoped his form has been noted by Monk, and a new contract will be heading his way. It’s been a good loan for him, but it could backfire as he will be a free agent at the end of the loan. We are quick to praise Bruce for his signings, but sending Penney out, without renewing his contract, could be a serious gaff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch McLovin Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 11 hours ago, 83owl said: It’s 2019 not 2014 Some people have a affiliation with a club, it just works for them. I think Conor Wickham and us is a good fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83owl Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 He’s played about 10 games in the last 3 seasons. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamAP22D Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Striker with some pace would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtheowl Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Talk around the training Ground is that 4 players have been targeted, no names were mentioned but the phrase exciting times was used !!! UTO 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouncing Owl Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I think It will be a one out and one in policy. Don’t think DC is going to throw more money at it short term. Plus, I think he’s learned that throwing money about doesn’t automatically guarantee you promotion. I’d like us to bring in a couple of strikers but that’ll be dependant on us getting shut of Rhodes and Winnall. I really would allow Rhodes to leave on a free permanently to allow us and the player to move forward. I wouldn’t look at addressing left back until the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 On 09/10/2019 at 16:29, gurujuan said: A more mobile option up front is essential, to challenge Fletcher that's the opposition c/b's job, we need someone to partner him in attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quist Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 We bought Luongo who was in last year of contract and got him cheap. Currently in Championship their are numerous players in final year f contract. Hull City have numerous players out of contract including both wingers, left back and Jacson irving. Jake Cooper at Millwall is another. I could see us being smart andlooking for players in this group. Personally going forward we need more pace in striking options and energy in midfield. Not sure who or where Monk will want to strengthen but expect we will move a few players out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 46 minutes ago, Quist said: We bought Luongo who was in last year of contract and got him cheap. Currently in Championship their are numerous players in final year f contract. Hull City have numerous players out of contract including both wingers, left back and Jacson irving. Jake Cooper at Millwall is another. I could see us being smart andlooking for players in this group. Personally going forward we need more pace in striking options and energy in midfield. Not sure who or where Monk will want to strengthen but expect we will move a few players out. Hull have contract options on both wingers. Irvine or Henriksen would be excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night-Owl Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Would someone like Uche Ikpeazu be worth going in for? Seems like a tall, powerful and pacy forward, that's supposedly generating interest from a few Championship level clubs, by the sounds of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzuki_San Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 17 minutes ago, The Night-Owl said: Would someone like Uche Ikpeazu be worth going in for? Seems like a tall, powerful and pacy forward, that's supposedly generating interest from a few Championship level clubs, by the sounds of it. If we buy anyone else from a Scottish club, I will have a heart attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camffiti Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 If we're still looking for a LB ... Luke Garbutt has been ITFCs player of the season so far. He's only on loan from Everton, so maybe available in Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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