The why aren't we signing a new striker thread....

[Clampy]

Before the head tapping starts, the amount of abuse CB is getting at Liverpool has to be heard to be believed.  Makes our comments about Gestede sound like mild tut tutting.  His agent concocted the Liverpool deal that has blown up in his and his client's face.   He has to showcase CB very quickly if his career is to be saved.  Four months with us would give him his heroic status back instantly and a platform to move back to Europe with some reputation left.

Add to that Klopp is sufficiently volatile to bomb squad the best centre forward I have ever seen in a Villa shirt.

The only problem with all that is if they were to let him go, they wouldn't (to my knowledge, I may be wrong) have another striker in their squad. There's that Ibe chap, but is he an out and out centre forward? It would be great for us obviously, but I just can't see it happening I'm afraid.

[Whiney MacWhineface]

Sturridge, Origi.

Still, not happening.

[john e]

Two from Gayle, Crouch and Leigh Griffiths - either on loan or perm - might work for us. But the most important factor is the ability of incomes to fit in straightaway, which would probably favour Crouch.

not very inspiring but this is the level we are at when looking for a Striker if indeed we are
add Ricky Lambert to that,
 theres no point turning our nose up at these suggestions, the idea that anyone decent like Remy, Ibe, Benteke, Chamberline, could be coming are just pipe dreams

[oswald funkletrumpet]

Two from Gayle, Crouch and Leigh Griffiths - either on loan or perm - might work for us. But the most important factor is the ability of incomes to fit in straightaway, which would probably favour Crouch.

not very inspiring but this is the level we are at when looking for a Striker if indeed we are
add Ricky Lambert to that,
 theres no point turning our nose up at these suggestions, the idea that anyone decent like Remy, Ibe, Benteke, Chamberline, could be coming are just pipe dreams

griffiths left wolves to be closer to his kids in scotland so cant see that happening

[brian green]

I would put my outside chance of getting CB on loan until May theory another way.  If his agent does not realise the only way to revive his client's imploded reputation is at Villa Park, I do not have the slightest doubt that Benteke's career will follow the same trajectory as Darius Vassell.  The sojourn at Man City not being the gravy boat it is now. Turkey within two years is my guess.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

The only issue I'd take with that is that Benteke is a far, far better player than Vassell ever was. Obviously Liverpool aren't the right fit for him but I'm sure he'll go on to be a success elsewhere. We've no chance of getting him back.

[Clampy]

Sturridge, Origi.

Still, not happening.

I'd forgot about Origi. Sturridge is hardly ever fit. I agree though, it's a lovely thought but I can't see it.

[thegreatdane]

Dwight Gayle is a shout but apparently he is being swapped for Gomis at Swansea.

Good player, pacey, knows where the goal is, not bad in the air,  *MAKES RUNS!!!!!* hense the last one! makes runs!

Crouch and him would be okay! I know it seems a long long way from the times of  JPA, Carew or  Benteke but thats the unfortunate state of our club at the moment.

[ozzjim]

Imagine having Benteke and Remy together took the end of the season. 

Wakes up. ..

Crouch would be useful.

[LeeB]

I would put my outside chance of getting CB on loan until May theory another way.  If his agent does not realise the only way to revive his client's imploded reputation is at Villa Park, I do not have the slightest doubt that Benteke's career will follow the same trajectory as Darius Vassell.  The sojourn at Man City not being the gravy boat it is now. Turkey within two years is my guess.

I'm with you Brian. If there is one 'silver bullet' solution to our woes, it's the big man. I'd offer them a big wedge, probably knock it off what they still owe, for the next few months. You've got an easier sell to him than probably any other player on earth, come home for 4 months son, get yourself firing where you know you're comfortable, save our arses again and get to lead the line in a major tournament for your country.

It's the least risky gamble we could take. If it cost us £10m in fees and wages, so what? The belief itself would rejuvenate the fans and the players.

[Risso]

Imagine having Benteke and Remy together took the end of the season. 

Wakes up. ..

Crouch would be useful.

Crouch is decent enough on the deck, but I think he'd suffer from the lack of crosses as well.  Benteke isn't going to happen, but in my view he'd dovetail beautifully with Ayew

[AVH87]

Dwight Gayle is a shout but apparently he is being swapped for Gomis at Swansea.

Good player, pacey, knows where the goal is, not bad in the air,  *MAKES RUNS!!!!!* hense the last one! makes runs!

Crouch and him would be okay! I know it seems a long long way from the times of  JPA, Carew or  Benteke but thats the unfortunate state of our club at the moment.

Seems like Gomis is off somewhere, not in Swansea's 18 yesterday. Rumours of Newcastle being interested too.

I'd like Gayle here. Pacey, mobile forward who I'd integrate now as I think he'd score a few goals between now and May and would do well next season in the Championship.

No thanks on Crouch though, he's 35.

[aj2k77]

I think we've missed the boat now anyway with any signings. Albion, Leicester, Sunderland, key games we could have won.

[Gregorys Boy]

Charlie Austin should have been ours, but then wait he actually wants to play for a forward thinking club, with stable ownership, and a competive future...

In a way I don't think we are too badly off strikers wise.  The problem is that I don't think tectically we are direct or possitive enough to play to their strengths.  And other factors such as Gestade still adapting to the top flight and injuries or lack of fitness in the case of Kozak, and a dip in form with Sinclair has hurt that end of the field.

[Dave]

Charlie Austin should have been ours, but then wait he actually wants to play for a forward thinking club, with stable ownership, and a competive future...

...and located on the South coast where his family are based.