Bruce claims to have one almost done and another who is not on any radar at present ........................................... I would imagine some aging Premier player who has been around a few clubs - Brucie like his "experience"
Quote from: Hookeysmith on January 15, 2018, 02:01:00 PMBruce claims to have one almost done and another who is not on any radar at present ........................................... I would imagine some aging Premier player who has been around a few clubs - Brucie like his "experience"I think at this point of the season in a short term capacity not altogether a bad idea though. Ulloa will bring that, but if he sprinkles in that defender from Man U he gets a bit of both and someone who can provide good cover for Chester and Terry. Wouldn’t mind a forward in as well despite Hogan’s recent improvement, but not the end of the world if that doesn’t happen.
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 15, 2018, 02:12:34 PMQuote from: Hookeysmith on January 15, 2018, 02:01:00 PMBruce claims to have one almost done and another who is not on any radar at present ........................................... I would imagine some aging Premier player who has been around a few clubs - Brucie like his "experience"I think at this point of the season in a short term capacity not altogether a bad idea though. Ulloa will bring that, but if he sprinkles in that defender from Man U he gets a bit of both and someone who can provide good cover for Chester and Terry. Wouldn’t mind a forward in as well despite Hogan’s recent improvement, but not the end of the world if that doesn’t happen.I think a forward on loan is a must really. Hogan has done well over the last couple of games, but is very injury prone. If he gets injured, we are looking at entering what looks as thoughh it could be a critical time of the season with Davis or RHM leading the line (with Agbonlahor missing in non-action). If we were to make only one signing in this window, that would be the one I would go for.
Quote from: tomd2103 on January 15, 2018, 03:50:43 PMQuote from: Toronto Villa on January 15, 2018, 02:12:34 PMQuote from: Hookeysmith on January 15, 2018, 02:01:00 PMBruce claims to have one almost done and another who is not on any radar at present ........................................... I would imagine some aging Premier player who has been around a few clubs - Brucie like his "experience"I think at this point of the season in a short term capacity not altogether a bad idea though. Ulloa will bring that, but if he sprinkles in that defender from Man U he gets a bit of both and someone who can provide good cover for Chester and Terry. Wouldnt mind a forward in as well despite Hogans recent improvement, but not the end of the world if that doesnt happen.I think a forward on loan is a must really. Hogan has done well over the last couple of games, but is very injury prone. If he gets injured, we are looking at entering what looks as thoughh it could be a critical time of the season with Davis or RHM leading the line (with Agbonlahor missing in non-action). If we were to make only one signing in this window, that would be the one I would go for. Exactly. Hogan's confidence about picking himself every week is all well and good, but whether or not he can stay match fit is the major question. I like him but even his time at Brentford was marred by frequent injury, for a pretty young guy he's been riddled. We can't rely on him to lead the line every week, particularly if we're looking at facing Playoff games in May.Ulloa seems to be top of the list for Bruce but I'd like to think we've at least attempted a deal for Ings, who would be better suited for me.
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 15, 2018, 02:12:34 PMQuote from: Hookeysmith on January 15, 2018, 02:01:00 PMBruce claims to have one almost done and another who is not on any radar at present ........................................... I would imagine some aging Premier player who has been around a few clubs - Brucie like his "experience"I think at this point of the season in a short term capacity not altogether a bad idea though. Ulloa will bring that, but if he sprinkles in that defender from Man U he gets a bit of both and someone who can provide good cover for Chester and Terry. Wouldnt mind a forward in as well despite Hogans recent improvement, but not the end of the world if that doesnt happen.I think a forward on loan is a must really. Hogan has done well over the last couple of games, but is very injury prone. If he gets injured, we are looking at entering what looks as thoughh it could be a critical time of the season with Davis or RHM leading the line (with Agbonlahor missing in non-action). If we were to make only one signing in this window, that would be the one I would go for.
Quote from: Hookeysmith on January 15, 2018, 02:01:00 PMBruce claims to have one almost done and another who is not on any radar at present ........................................... I would imagine some aging Premier player who has been around a few clubs - Brucie like his "experience"I think at this point of the season in a short term capacity not altogether a bad idea though. Ulloa will bring that, but if he sprinkles in that defender from Man U he gets a bit of both and someone who can provide good cover for Chester and Terry. Wouldnt mind a forward in as well despite Hogans recent improvement, but not the end of the world if that doesnt happen.
I do wonder what assurances of a starting spot with come with signing Ulloa? The way we are set up now with one up front and finding ways to get the ball to Hogan is working well. Would it work as well with Ulloa and would he accept a spot on the bench because Hogan is first choice?
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 15, 2018, 07:25:06 PMI do wonder what assurances of a starting spot with come with signing Ulloa? The way we are set up now with one up front and finding ways to get the ball to Hogan is working well. Would it work as well with Ulloa and would he accept a spot on the bench because Hogan is first choice?Are you discounting the possibility of Hogan & Ulloa playing together ?. If they did, I wonder what our line up would be (?)................Godzvilla
Quote from: Toronto Villa on January 15, 2018, 07:25:06 PMI do wonder what assurances of a starting spot with come with signing Ulloa? The way we are set up now with one up front and finding ways to get the ball to Hogan is working well. Would it work as well with Ulloa and would he accept a spot on the bench because Hogan is first choice?If he comes on loan then I don't think we need to make too many assurances. He's not going to be match fit to start with and with Hogan in form, he'll probably come off the bench. If Hogan starts to struggle or get injured, then Ulloa could come in, but it will be good to have another option for the run-in.
If Bruce is looking at bringing in Tuanzebe and a striker, I reckon he's still planning to go 3-5-2 for a large part of the remainder of the season. Tuanzebe and Chester either side of Terry and Ulloa (possibly) and Hogan upfront (with Davies as an option from the bench). As others have said, both Ulloa and Tuanzebe would only come to us with assurances of playing a certain amount of football.
I'd like to think we've at least attempted a deal for Ings, who would be better suited for me.