shez owl Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, soldierboyblue said: I have thought it through and he is far better than what we have available. Unless Monk changes his style of play to better suit the forwards fit, we will struggle I tend to agree. He must be showing something in training for him to be making the palace bench, but he needs games and time and his injury record worries me. But I would add to that he will be committed to the cause (because of his history with us and his in-laws), unlike a lot of loan signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anlaby Owl Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Mr Farrell said: Different levels. Please don't try and tell me Big Dave is better. I think atdhe is more hard working but not quite as good a footballer. Having said this the stats suggest he is an equally good finisher which is why I don't want wickham. 2 minutes ago, shez owl said: I tend to agree. He must be showing something in training for him to be making the palace bench, but he needs games and time and his injury record worries me. But I would add to that he will be committed to the cause (because of his history with us and his in-laws), unlike a lot of loan signings. Weve had adobajo on our bench and as has been proved, monk can't wait to get shut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Anlaby Owl said: I think atdhe is more hard working but not quite as good a footballer. Having said this the stats suggest he is an equally good finisher which is why I don't want wickham. Weve had adobajo on our bench and as has been proved, monk can't wait to get shut. As much as I love Dave, he's a bench impact player. Wickham is to replace Fletch and Winnall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldierboyblue Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, shez owl said: I tend to agree. He must be showing something in training for him to be making the palace bench, but he needs games and time and his injury record worries me. But I would add to that he will be committed to the cause (because of his history with us and his in-laws), unlike a lot of loan signings. According to his father in law he’s fully fit and rearing to go. Roy has chosen not to use him and has also brought in a new striker. At this level and with 2 wingers crossing the ball he will score goals, and he offers physical presence to bring our runners into it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Just now, soldierboyblue said: According to his father in law he’s fully fit and rearing to go. Roy has chosen not to use him and has also brought in a new striker. At this level and with 2 wingers crossing the ball he will score goals, and he offers physical presence to bring our runners into it The right age too. Wouldn't buy him though. Loan only until fitness proven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldierboyblue Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Just now, Mr Farrell said: The right age too. Wouldn't buy him though. Loan only until fitness proven. Agreed, if he brings us that bit extra that we miss with Fletch out it’s a no brainier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWLERTON GHOST Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Mrs Blenkinsops shed said: I did... But he wasn't in KFC... Stand down. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 29 minutes ago, Anlaby Owl said: I I believe 1 goal in 4 is about his best return.. Thats not much better than nuihu. He got 1 in 4 at Ipswich when he was 18. He got 8 in 11 in his second period with us, we weren't great at the time so that was outstanding. He's done just under 1 in 4 in the Premiership, many of those games he wasn't fully match fit. I think he will do much better in the Championship. As a lone striker he might not score at the same rate as a poacher or second striker but neither does Fletcher. If he replaces Fletcher on a like for like basis he will be fantastic. (as is Fletcher). As for a fee of £5M if we sign him permanently, I'd be ok with that if his wages aren't outrageous. That works out £1.25M per year if it's 4 years amortised. He will have a resale value due to his age and if we keep him fit we could make a healthy profit on him at some stage. If he breaks easily while on loan we will have the option of not buying him. Remember that come the summer we are going to have a lot of contracts come up for renewal, that gives us the option of shifting out a lot of highly paid players. This is a good deal for potentially a fantastic player. It may go wrong but so can any transfer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls-Fan Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 As others have said Wickham is potentially one of those players who’s too good for the championship and not quite good enough for PL. so the fact he’s only got 1 in 4 games in the Pl doesn’t worry me that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Let’s be right Wickham if he is fit and remains fit has the potential to be lethal in the Championship think Gary hooper with a extra 5 yds of pace 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LittleG Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 31 minutes ago, Anlaby Owl said: I think atdhe is more hard working but not quite as good a footballer. Having said this the stats suggest he is an equally good finisher which is why I don't want wickham Bizarre! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 minute ago, hugeowl said: Let’s be right Wickham if he is fit and remains fit has the potential to be lethal in the Championship think Gary hooper with a extra 5 yds of pace same fitness record too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Down South Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, hugeowl said: Let’s be right Wickham if he is fit and remains fit has the potential to be lethal in the Championship think Gary hooper with a extra 5 yds of pace I do like Wickham (or at least the version we saw 5/6 years ago) but think Hooper was a better all-round player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anlaby Owl Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, LittleG said: Bizarre! Only if you can't read properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 2 hours ago, ANDY said: Another striker would be needed if we did let Rhodes go. One with pace please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, sheffwed1 said: A run of games Wickham will score goals If he can stay fit i completely agree. The lad has a lot of quality as we saw last time we had him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest timrud Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Wickham and Rhodes pairing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LittleG Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Anlaby Owl said: Only if you can't read properly. I can read, it's what you wrote that I find bizarre. There's no comparison between Wickham and Nuihu and I'm not knocking Nuihu. Wickham is better on the ball, more mobile and more accomplished. Nuihu is someone to bring on for the last 15 - 20 minutes in certain games. If your opinion is that you don't want Wickham that's your prerogative, each to their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlyegg Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) Not sure but surely worth a gamble...at palace he had zahar and benteke to compete with.. No brainer assuming he is fit which imho is the real gamble. Would still be worth it even if fletch was fit...good pairing Edited January 12, 2020 by sherlyegg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblueowl Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, timrud said: Wickham and Rhodes pairing? Rhodes to wigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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