Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

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True, I don't see Rudy as being a ruthless forward who bag 15-20 goals.  But I do think he suits the Championship down to the ground and had a solid season first season for us.  I can see him and Ayew making a pretty strong partneship.  But take your point, maybe we still one old school goal machine.

Gestede had a solid first season for us? He was absolutely woeful in general play and his goal return.

Gestede had one good season in the Championship; on the basis of which Dim Tim bought him.
I personally do not think he is up to it.

Gestede had a 1 in 2 record for Blackburn.

12 goals in 22 games in his first season and then 22 goals in 44 games in his second season.

He's easily good enough to score 20 again.

Sherwood's biggest mistake was to sign somebody who is absolutely lethal in the air inside the 18 yard box, but only sign one person capable of putting in a decent cross. His second at Anfield was Andy Gray esq and the quality of the delivery was superb, but then the only person capable of giving us a bit of width went out for the season and guess what, no crosses and he struggles.

He's too limited to play in the top flight, but its not his fault that the manager who bought him didn't think to play to his strengths.

[sirlordbaltimore]

Unless pre season has been a hoax I don't see us playing a style that relies on getting crosses into the box. And if that's the case then Gestede is about as useful as a meat grinder in Morrissey's kitchen utensil drawer

He literally has nothing else to offer. People used to say Bent was one dimensional, but come on. This plank is a whole new level

[Dante Lavelli]

Are we being linked with anyone? 

It's very quiet on the 'in' front which is what Dr Tony predicted for this week however it'd be nice be linked to some new players as the deals usually take a few weeks to sort themselves out.

[sirlordbaltimore]

Are we being linked with anyone? 

It's very quiet on the 'in' front which is what Dr Tony predicted for this week however it'd be nice be linked to some new players as the deals usually take a few weeks to sort themselves out.

Yes, the carthorse that is Ricky Lambert and Patrick Bamford. If those pair come in and Ayew goes god help us. If Ayew stays and Bamford comes in as well that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world though I guess

But imagine this potential horror show ... Gestede, Lambert, Bamford

Slowest forward line since Micky Quinn and Akinfenwa

[Hookeysmith]

Are we being linked with anyone? 

It's very quiet on the 'in' front which is what Dr Tony predicted for this week however it'd be nice be linked to some new players as the deals usually take a few weeks to sort themselves out.

Yes, the carthorse that is Ricky Lambert and Patrick Bamford. If those pair come in and Ayew goes god help us. If Ayew stays and Bamford comes in as well that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world though I guess

But imagine this potential horror show ... Gestede, Lambert, Bamford

Slowest forward line since Micky Quinn and Akinfenwa

Did Mickey (Fat pie faced twat) Quinn not score 25+ goals per season?

[PeterWithesShin]

Gestede had a 1 in 2 record for Blackburn.

12 goals in 22 games in his first season and then 22 goals in 44 games in his second season.

He's easily good enough to score 20 again.

Sherwood's biggest mistake was to sign somebody who is absolutely lethal in the air inside the 18 yard box, but only sign one person capable of putting in a decent cross. His second at Anfield was Andy Gray esq and the quality of the delivery was superb, but then the only person capable of giving us a bit of width went out for the season and guess what, no crosses and he struggles.

He's too limited to play in the top flight, but its not his fault that the manager who bought him didn't think to play to his strengths.

I'd imagine the idea was that Amavi, Adama, Grealish, Gil and even Bacuna would be supplying crosses. Much as i'll happily slate Sherwood etc for last season, it's hard to blame them for all 5 failing to contribute for various reasons.

[Holtemeister]

"But imagine this potential horror show ... Gestede, Lambert, Bamford

Slowest forward line since Micky Quinn and Akinfenwa"

Even with the moneyball system at least the weakness would be identified even if our scouting happened to miss out on it ... lets chill and give RDM some slack ...ages to go yet before the window shuts.

[Clark W Griswold]

I'm more than happy to give Gestede, Ayew and Grealish the chance to be our main attacking threat in the championship with Hepburn Murphy and Kozak ad the back up. We just need more behind them. The 3 new guys and Amavi will obviously get a chance also but then any other positions are open for improvement.

[PeterWithesShin]

"But imagine this potential horror show ... Gestede, Lambert, Bamford

Slowest forward line since Micky Quinn and Akinfenwa"

Even with the moneyball system at least the weakness would be identified even if our scouting happened to miss out on it ... lets chill and give RDM some slack ...ages to go yet before the window shuts.

What Moneyball system is that?

[AVH87]

It worries me that so many people expect Gestede to come good next season based on one prolific season previously. Blackburn played to his strengths but were still rubbish, we really shouldn't be basing our gameplan around him if we want to be successful.

[mr underhill]

I'm reasonably sure we won't as both RDM and the good Doctor have both said we will be getting a new striker. as long as it's not Ricky Lambert then great.

[JUAN PABLO]

I'm reasonably sure we won't as both RDM and the good Doctor have both said we will be getting a new striker. as long as it's not Ricky Lambert then great.

lets hope Ade Akinbiyi has retired , if we are really looking at Lambert

we cant be.

[Ron Manager]

What is Xia on about with his latest tweet.Can someone please explain?

[Whiney MacWhineface]

What is Xia on about with his latest tweet.Can someone please explain?

You mean this one?

Once someone has clause in contract, looks like being giving a chance to betray. Said staying one day and escaped the other day. D now G!

I'm assuming Gana had said he'd stay but then left, but who "D" is I can't think.

[PeterWithesShin]

I'll take a wild guess it's Delph.