January Transfer Window

[PeterWithe]

Is a proven experienced goal scorer going to come in to be cover?

[godzvilla]

The thing is, if we had a Lad with the physical attributes of  McBurnie, scoring goals for fun in the Reserves, the fans be burning up Social media to get Bruce to pick him. If it's a 'loaner' deal and he comes in to back up or supplement Davies, then it makes sense, especially given our current ( FFP ) position.
As for buying a " proven Goalscorer ", the names, Mc Cormack & Hogan , come to mind..............Godzvilla!

[tomd2103]

Is a proven experienced goal scorer going to come in to be cover?

Goals of course are important, but I think it is also important that whoever comes in is the type of striker who can hold the ball up and give defenders a tough time.  If they can chip a few goals in here and there then all the better, but I think a player like that could bring out the best in and create chances for the likes of Snodgrass and Adomah.   

[Damo70]

I'd rather have a young promising striker, than a Holt-type signing.

I'd rather have a 'Holt type' signing than signing Grant Holt.

[pauliewalnuts]

I see that Ollie McBurnie, the Swansea striker has started following DR Tony on Twitter.

Perhaps he's a fan of 'Smart Cities', whatever the fuck they are.

[SoccerHQ]

I see that Ollie McBurnie, the Swansea striker has started following DR Tony on Twitter.

Yeah that looks like it's been quitely agreed.

Alan Curtis who managed Swansea a bit last season, is now their loan development manager or something and he was quoted in the press as saying we were interested.

I would like a more experienced striker tbh but guess this is where FFP hurts us as we'd probably have to contribute to said players weekly wage.

[Ads]

Wells on loan and a back up for Davis would really complement the squad.

[Matt Collins]

I ageee about Wells

Although he’s a different type of player. Suspect Bruce wants something more physical

Ooh yeah

[LeeB]

I ageee about Wells

Although he’s a different type of player. Suspect Bruce wants something more physical

Ooh yeah

He wants to hear someone's body talk.

[sickbeggar]

Is a proven experienced goal scorer going to come in to be cover?

Well i would hope there was someone who can't get a game at their club who has at some point has has some success at this level. We've got two in our squad after all. I just can't see the point of bringing in a player who has done absolutely nothing at this level so far. We might as well just play Hogan or gabby if he's here purely for cover and not to challenge Davis

[LeeB]

Is a proven experienced goal scorer going to come in to be cover?

Well i would hope there was someone who can't get a game at their club who has at some point has has some success at this level. We've got two in our squad after all. I just can't see the point of bringing in a player who has done absolutely nothing at this level so far. We might as well just play Hogan or gabby if he's here purely for cover and not to challenge Davis

We’ve bought two guaranteed, proven goal scorers at this level for fees in excess of £20m and they’ve both been useless.

The guy that is playing in their place hadn’t played at anywhere near this level until the last game of last season, yet he’s miles ahead of both of them.

I’m struggling to see why you have such concerns.

[sickbeggar]

Is a proven experienced goal scorer going to come in to be cover?

Well i would hope there was someone who can't get a game at their club who has at some point has has some success at this level. We've got two in our squad after all. I just can't see the point of bringing in a player who has done absolutely nothing at this level so far. We might as well just play Hogan or gabby if he's here purely for cover and not to challenge Davis

We’ve bought two guaranteed, proven goal scorers at this level for fees in excess of £20m and they’ve both been useless.

The guy that is playing in their place hadn’t played at anywhere near this level until the last game of last season, yet he’s miles ahead of both of them.

I’m struggling to see why you have such concerns.

erm, because he might not be good enough based on his record? maybe i'm looking at the wrong player and he has a twin at swansea but nothing there say's a player who going to be effective at this level. While i agree we've bought some duds, that's probably more to do with our playing style being totally wrong for them rather than not being capable of scoring. I still think if we're going for a "Bruce-type" player, you'd go for one who's done more than 5 goals in 14 matches in the conference

[Ads]

Davis goal scoring record wouldn't suggest he's capable of destroying defences either.

[LeeB]

Which is my point Ads.

[sickbeggar]

Davis goal scoring record wouldn't suggest he's capable of destroying defences either.

no, but he's scored at this level and he's a youth player and not bought in. And besides we've seen him play and at his best so far he can handle this division