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Offline RussellC

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1515 on: June 10, 2016, 11:55:27 AM »
Dorrans is more of an attacking midfielder isn't he?

Offline Chris Jameson

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1516 on: June 10, 2016, 12:05:50 PM »
I think he's decent in the Championship as a ball winning player, would likely be one of the better ones in the division. Not up to it in the premier League, but I guess that's a problem for July 2017.
And yet Spurs want him?

I'm on about Dorrans.

*14 year old reports Spurs want to strengthen their midfield by raiding relegated Aston Villa and Norwich City for Gana and Dorrans*

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1517 on: June 10, 2016, 12:09:04 PM »
He was at the Albion but he played deeper for Norwich.

Offline aj2k77

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1518 on: June 10, 2016, 01:54:37 PM »
Dorrans was good for Albion 6 years ago.

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1519 on: June 10, 2016, 02:11:05 PM »
Steven Fletcher released by Sunderland, might be worth a shout in the Championship.

Offline aj2k77

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1520 on: June 10, 2016, 02:17:44 PM »
Another who's been shit for a few years, he'd want pretty big wages.

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1521 on: June 10, 2016, 02:18:42 PM »
Depends on the offers he's getting, and I think he'd score plenty of goals in the Championship.

Offline aj2k77

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1522 on: June 10, 2016, 02:27:14 PM »
I'd rather we had our eyes on some players who haven't reached their peak yet, off the back of decent seasons who could play at a higher level rather than sign a bunch of players who did well 5 years ago but haven't produced the good for the past few years on money that their past reputation demands but recent performance doesn't .

We have money and need to rebuild, I don't see any positives in continuing down the maybe they'll rediscover their form and desire path.

Offline LeeB

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1523 on: June 10, 2016, 02:29:32 PM »
I'd rather we had our eyes on some players who haven't reached their peak yet, off the back of decent seasons who could play at a higher level rather than sign a bunch of players who did well 5 years ago but haven't produced the good for the past few years on money that their past reputation demands but recent performance doesn't .

We have money and need to rebuild, I don't see any positives in continuing down the maybe they'll rediscover their form and desire path.

I heartily agree.

Offline RussellC

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1524 on: June 10, 2016, 04:17:58 PM »
Nick Powell also released by Utd. Looked good in The Championship for Wigan 2 seasons ago, might be worth a look?

Offline paul_e

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1525 on: June 10, 2016, 04:22:49 PM »
I'd take a look at Powell, looked a very good player who has been screwed a little by united deciding to spend a quarter of a billion trying to get back to the top.

Offline Ron Manager

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1526 on: June 10, 2016, 04:27:47 PM »
Steven Fletcher released by Sunderland, might be worth a shout in the Championship.

Played very well at Wolves. Good all round forward if we are short on money as we might be.

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1527 on: June 10, 2016, 04:42:59 PM »
Steven Fletcher released by Sunderland, might be worth a shout in the Championship.

Played very well at Wolves. Good all round forward if we are short on money as we might be.

What makes you think we may be short on money so we need to sign the likes of Steven Fletcher?

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1528 on: June 10, 2016, 05:05:12 PM »
He'd be an upgrade on Gestede if we want a big target man. He scored goals wherever he has been. Not sure about his fitness thought, I guess Sunderland wouldn't he releasing him if he was close to his best. He'll probably go to America or Glasgow.

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Re: Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions
« Reply #1529 on: June 10, 2016, 05:13:58 PM »
Is he an upgrade on Gestede? His best season at Championship level wasn't as good as Rudy's. He just doesn't score enough goals. He works hard so he might be a good foil to a proper striker but for me he's a squad player or role player.

 


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