| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:40 - Apr 28 with 1613 views | JackSted |
No thanks we are in a new era now - don't want to accociate ourselves with players from the banter era lmao |  |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:41 - Apr 28 with 1602 views | Swansea_Blue |
I'm claiming this as my def info.
Town's Drogba by Swansea_Blue 24 Apr 2021 10:09I'll see your Connor Wickham and raise you a Jordan Rhodes.
It's a good job it's not Evans doing this, otherwise he'd soon be unveiling Town legend Tony Dinning.
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:45 - Apr 28 with 1589 views | giant_stow |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:39 - Apr 28 by Herbivore |
With your parachute payments you could afford the luxury of having a pudding on the bench who may or may not nick you a goal (6 in 36 appearances suggests it was more often 'not'). We'd have to pay him a wedge by League 1 standards and he's not what we need to be leading the line every week. |
Not sure those stats are entriely fair - he didn't actually start many games. But fair enough - I've got involved in in-house business so will shut it! |  |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:45 - Apr 28 with 1590 views | monty_radio |
That apparent non-negotiable of Cook's to play one up top seems to rule him out for me.
It's a problem that already glaringly obvious from what we currently have:
Hawkins and Drinan who can hold it up, but can't buy a goal. Norwood, who wins a fair few in the air for his size, but is not the ideal target and anyway would need to be laying it off to himself in the current abject set-up. Jackson who would be a credible striker in a two, but isn't a winger and can't head.
Rhodes wouldn't solve the problem, but would quickly become a familiar part of it. |  |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:47 - Apr 28 with 1585 views | clive_baker |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:20 - Apr 28 by Herbivore |
Really struggling to see why anyone would want him back to be honest. He's average just under 1 in 5 over the last 5 years. For a striker that is meant to be an out and out goalscorer that's really, really poor. His all round game isn't good enough and I don't think he's in the kind of nick to compensate for that by scoring a hatfull. I'd steer well clear. |
As it stands we're a mid table League 1 side, with aspirations to be a top league 1 side. The strategy of the owners is seemingly to get us up ASAP, and then recycle and go again at the Championship. Rhodes hasn't played at this level for a decade, but when he did he made light work of it. That's a long time ago of course and his more recent past is less compelling, but there are often a lot of reasons for that. He's playing in a dog sh1t team for a start, and already under Darren Moore looks more like his old self. He's still only 31, I would be quite happy to bring him in on a 1 or 2 year deal and I wouldn't bet against him being a 20 goal a season man in League 1. |  |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:49 - Apr 28 with 1568 views | Herbivore |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:47 - Apr 28 by clive_baker |
As it stands we're a mid table League 1 side, with aspirations to be a top league 1 side. The strategy of the owners is seemingly to get us up ASAP, and then recycle and go again at the Championship. Rhodes hasn't played at this level for a decade, but when he did he made light work of it. That's a long time ago of course and his more recent past is less compelling, but there are often a lot of reasons for that. He's playing in a dog sh1t team for a start, and already under Darren Moore looks more like his old self. He's still only 31, I would be quite happy to bring him in on a 1 or 2 year deal and I wouldn't bet against him being a 20 goal a season man in League 1. |
Fair enough, have to agree to disagree. I'd be disappointed if this comes off. |  |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:52 - Apr 28 with 1552 views | Freddy |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:32 - Apr 28 by giant_stow |
He was a good backup stiker in one of our promotion years. |
Didnt he want to rejoin you but his 50k wages was a stumbling block? | | | |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:55 - Apr 28 with 1544 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:07 - Apr 28 by Herbivore |
He's not been much use for 5 years now, what makes you think he'd be an excellent signing? |
He was bought for £10 million following a loan spell less than 5 years ago, so someone obviously saw something in him to offer such a colossal amount.
However, I agree he's past his best now. With the money we have coming in we ought to be looking for players for the future. |  |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 14:01 - Apr 28 with 1535 views | portmanking |
Would feel like a short-sighted move IMO. Wouldn't come cheap and zero sell-on value. Doesn't seem to add up as a 'Gamechanger' esque data-driven move to me. | | | |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 14:03 - Apr 28 with 1526 views | giant_stow |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:52 - Apr 28 by Freddy |
Didnt he want to rejoin you but his 50k wages was a stumbling block? |
Yeah and I think they might have wnated a fee too. We went for that swiss fella instead who we've been triyng to get rid of ever since. | |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 14:16 - Apr 28 with 1494 views | MrTown |
I'm not sure that FLW has much credibility.
Don't want the budgie in a Town shirt again though. |  |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 14:32 - Apr 28 with 1462 views | clive_baker |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:55 - Apr 28 by The_Flashing_Smile |
He was bought for £10 million following a loan spell less than 5 years ago, so someone obviously saw something in him to offer such a colossal amount.
However, I agree he's past his best now. With the money we have coming in we ought to be looking for players for the future. |
He's got 4 goals and 2 assists in the past 6 weeks, so I wouldn't write him off yet. He's a goal scorer. I would agree it would very much rely on us creating him some chances, which is another area Cook will be looking to address. I think the temptation is to picture him in our current side, which feels uninspiring and more akin to the environment his spent much of his time in at Sheffield Wednesday. In a side playing how Cook has us playing in his head, I do think Rhodes is worth a punt. | |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 14:36 - Apr 28 with 1453 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 14:32 - Apr 28 by clive_baker |
He's got 4 goals and 2 assists in the past 6 weeks, so I wouldn't write him off yet. He's a goal scorer. I would agree it would very much rely on us creating him some chances, which is another area Cook will be looking to address. I think the temptation is to picture him in our current side, which feels uninspiring and more akin to the environment his spent much of his time in at Sheffield Wednesday. In a side playing how Cook has us playing in his head, I do think Rhodes is worth a punt. |
Herbs has already shown us his stats for the last 5 years, which I'd think are a far more useful gauge than one 6 week spell.
I would of course support any new player and give them a chance - as I did with Alan Lee when he came in and several on here were bemoaning his stats. | |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 14:41 - Apr 28 with 1439 views | Keaneish |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:06 - Apr 28 by Herbivore |
Over the last 5 years Rhodes has managed 27 goals in 141 appearances. There are reasons why fans wouldn't want to sign him, but him being an ex-player is very low on that list of reasons. There's nothing to suggest he'd be a success here or that he fits with Cook's preferred way of playing. This feels like a lazy link to be honest. |
Agreed. One of many lazy reports we'll see this summer. |  |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 14:42 - Apr 28 with 1432 views | clive_baker |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 14:36 - Apr 28 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Herbs has already shown us his stats for the last 5 years, which I'd think are a far more useful gauge than one 6 week spell.
I would of course support any new player and give them a chance - as I did with Alan Lee when he came in and several on here were bemoaning his stats. |
I think it's a bit of a moot point anyway as I dare say he'll get interest from other Championship clubs. Huddersfield want him back apparently, and I would imagine the pull of staying local and going back there where he's got God like status is greater than coming to us. | |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 14:43 - Apr 28 with 1430 views | BiGDonnie |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:12 - Apr 28 by Herbivore |
So he's going to offer nothing other than goals, and the evidence all suggests the goals have dried up for him. He hasn't managed double figures in a season anywhere in years. He's 30/31 now, I'm not convinced he's going to suddenly rediscover the form he had in his early 20s. On the odd occasion I've seen him in recent times he's looked awful. |
I think he'd do a lot better at a lower level. He's been in the Championship ever since he left Huddersfield.
Would have him over all of our strikers and 43 yr old Drogba!
I really can't see us being in line to sign anyone who's banged 15/20 regularly at a decent level.
Could we get the best out of him, probably not, but that's a different question.
Also, remember when Keano sold him for £750k because him and Wickham "couldn't play in the same team" - what a t*sser. |  |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 15:05 - Apr 28 with 1404 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 14:01 - Apr 28 by portmanking |
Would feel like a short-sighted move IMO. Wouldn't come cheap and zero sell-on value. Doesn't seem to add up as a 'Gamechanger' esque data-driven move to me. |
Zero sell on value is less important when there is zero transfer fee. |  |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 15:49 - Apr 28 with 1363 views | PhilTWTD |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 13:25 - Apr 28 by hype313 |
If it wasn't for the fact that he was one of our youths, people's attitudes would change in a heartbeat as the recent stats don't lie.
Think we need to move away from sentimental signings. |
I think he'd score regularly in this division, assuming we create some actual chances next season. However, I'm not convinced he'd be able to play the lone striking role PC will utilise. |  | | |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 15:57 - Apr 28 with 1343 views | BiGDonnie |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 15:49 - Apr 28 by PhilTWTD |
I think he'd score regularly in this division, assuming we create some actual chances next season. However, I'm not convinced he'd be able to play the lone striking role PC will utilise. |
So you're in agreement with me, Phil?
Makes a lot of sense tbh. | |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 16:03 - Apr 28 with 1340 views | Churchman |
No from me. If he had no previous links to here, I doubt anyone would see it as a good move. Let’s try and get in some people on the way up. Hungry with career in front. The numbers of people who are past their best, old, squad fillers is one of a number of reasons we are an established League One club. |  | | |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 16:04 - Apr 28 with 1341 views | PhilTWTD |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 15:57 - Apr 28 by BiGDonnie |
So you're in agreement with me, Phil?
Makes a lot of sense tbh. |
Broadly, in that I think he'd score a lot of goals. But I don't really think he fits into the way PC wants to play. Think like a lot of 'second strikers' he's been impacted by clubs not really playing 4-4-2 that often these days. He was at his best alongside the French? bloke at Blackburn whose name escapes me. | | | |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 16:07 - Apr 28 with 1325 views | BiGDonnie |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 16:04 - Apr 28 by PhilTWTD |
Broadly, in that I think he'd score a lot of goals. But I don't really think he fits into the way PC wants to play. Think like a lot of 'second strikers' he's been impacted by clubs not really playing 4-4-2 that often these days. He was at his best alongside the French? bloke at Blackburn whose name escapes me. |
Gestede? Was awesome in the air and a very good foil for JR. | |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 16:35 - Apr 28 with 1288 views | monty_radio |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 14:32 - Apr 28 by clive_baker |
He's got 4 goals and 2 assists in the past 6 weeks, so I wouldn't write him off yet. He's a goal scorer. I would agree it would very much rely on us creating him some chances, which is another area Cook will be looking to address. I think the temptation is to picture him in our current side, which feels uninspiring and more akin to the environment his spent much of his time in at Sheffield Wednesday. In a side playing how Cook has us playing in his head, I do think Rhodes is worth a punt. |
So, if it's the inevitable one up top and two wide, which of these is he? | |
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| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 16:42 - Apr 28 with 1276 views | PhilTWTD |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 16:07 - Apr 28 by BiGDonnie |
Gestede? Was awesome in the air and a very good foil for JR. |
Yes, Gestede. Really great old-fashioned strike partnership. | | | |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 16:46 - Apr 28 with 1261 views | clive_baker |
| Apparently, joined the race to sign Jordan Rhodes on 16:35 - Apr 28 by monty_radio |
So, if it's the inevitable one up top and two wide, which of these is he? |
I would see Rhodes through the middle in that scenario. Bringing others into the game around him and attacking the penalty spot. It would definitely rely on him getting the service.
Cook has had a preferred system historically, and has suggested in interviews since coming here that he has a preferred 4-3-3 / 4-5-1 but in terms of the personnel within that system it's not rigid. His Pompey team was very much like that when they got promoted, he rotated regularly between Chaplin and Smith in that central role and they're very different players. | |
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