Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread

[mallo]

With Wesley being more of a striker who can hold the ball up and bring others in, a fast, direct striker would be a good option which would keep other teams back a little based on the counter attack. A bit like Gabby only better. From what I've seen this Leipzig guy Augustin would fit that but he also seems to be good at turning defenders receiving the ball with back to goal. Since he'll be on the bench a bit looks a reasonable option.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

Rooney?

Liverpool should be in for Rooney (according to Dean Saunders on Talk shite this morning).

I loved Deano as a player but bloody hell he spouts some bollocks.

[Clark W Griswold]

I wouldn't mind Rooney as long as the wages aren't excessive.

There, i said it :-)

[Dogtanian]

With Wesley being more of a striker who can hold the ball up and bring others in, a fast, direct striker would be a good option which would keep other teams back a little based on the counter attack. A bit like Gabby only better.

I agree.  The thing a lot of people didn't grasp about Gabby was that when he was on the pitch the opposition had to cover him.  Even when he wasn't scoring a lot of goals, his pace and potential ability meant they had to treat him as if at any moment he could be dangerous, and that worked to our advantage.  Not as much as if he had been scoring the goals he should have, I admit.   

[RussellC]

Rooney?

Liverpool should be in for Rooney (according to Dean Saunders on Talk shite this morning).

I loved Deano as a player but bloody hell he spouts some bollocks.

It's a bit like seeing your parents drunk at a party, isn't it? I love the guy, but I cringe at some of the things he comes out with.

[RussellC]

With Wesley being more of a striker who can hold the ball up and bring others in, a fast, direct striker would be a good option which would keep other teams back a little based on the counter attack. A bit like Gabby only better.

I agree.  The thing a lot of people didn't grasp about Gabby was that when he was on the pitch the opposition had to cover him.  Even when he wasn't scoring a lot of goals, his pace and potential ability meant they had to treat him as if at any moment he could be dangerous, and that worked to our advantage.  Not as much as if he had been scoring the goals he should have, I admit.   

Gabby was actually pretty effective in the early days of Paul Lambert, as part of the front 3 with Benteke and Wiemann. He'd start on the left, with Benteke in the middle, but Benteke would often drift out-wide allowing Gabby space through the middle. It was about the only thing that Lambert did instigate well, but credit where credit's due to both him and Gabby.

The system's different now, but I fully expect us to play with 2 strikers at times, if we find ourselves behind during games. Whoever we bring-in needs to be able to play with Wesley as well as being an alternative to him.

[paul_e]

With Wesley being more of a striker who can hold the ball up and bring others in, a fast, direct striker would be a good option which would keep other teams back a little based on the counter attack. A bit like Gabby only better.

I agree.  The thing a lot of people didn't grasp about Gabby was that when he was on the pitch the opposition had to cover him.  Even when he wasn't scoring a lot of goals, his pace and potential ability meant they had to treat him as if at any moment he could be dangerous, and that worked to our advantage.  Not as much as if he had been scoring the goals he should have, I admit.   

Gabby was actually pretty effective in the early days of Paul Lambert, as part of the front 3 with Benteke and Wiemann. He'd start on the left, with Benteke in the middle, but Benteke would often drift out-wide allowing Gabby space through the middle. It was about the only thing that Lambert did instigate well, but credit where credit's due to both him and Gabby.

The system's different now, but I fully expect us to play with 2 strikers at times, if we find ourselves behind during games. Whoever we bring-in needs to be able to play with Wesley as well as being an alternative to him.

I think Trezeguet and Wesley could easily emulate that, the difference is that hopefully Trezeguet getting a couple of yards of space around the edge of the box is far more effective than Gabby was most of the time.

[OCD]

I get the feeling Benhrama has been allowed to do his medical and agree personal terms before a transfer fee has been agreed. Wouldn't surprise me if it doesn't go through until Thursday although there is talk of it being tomorrow.

[mr underhill]

I actually think we are done with incoming players and if we are, who can really complain?

[OCD]

Dean Smith's comments don't support that.

[taylorsworkrate]

I actually think we are done with incoming players and if we are, who can really complain?

That would be massively surprising if we are done.

Deano will know that the striker options are still bare and we'll need at least 1 in.

[Toronto Villa]

Rooney?

Having watched him in MLS, and yes off course it’s not the same standard, but as a back up for a year and mentor to Wes wouldn’t have been the worst thing at all. He’s still got terrific enthusiasm and ability. I think he will do really well for Derby.

[Toronto Villa]

Dean Smith's comments don't support that.

Agreed. Still 2 I reckon. 1 for sure.

[Dogtanian]

I think we definitely want two, a winger and a striker.  But it seems certain that unless the deal and the player is right, they're not going to do it.  So it may not happen simply because it didn't fall into place and we are not desperate enough to snap anyone up for a silly fee.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Rumour that if Newcastle go for Elmo, we will sign Tavernier from Rangers.