| The striker search ... 13:56 - Jan 8 with 8339 views | berkstractorboy |
... got that bit tougher as along with Everton, West Ham (lost Bowen and Antonio), Arsenal and probably others in need of a striker, Bournemouth now lost Evanilson and Unal in the last week.
More established PL clubs possibly vying for the same strikers we might want won't help us as good as KMc is.
I hope this is someone in advanced talks behind the scenes as we really need stronger option(s) to back up Delap by the time we get to the Brighton game. |  | | |  |
| The striker search ... on 15:05 - Jan 8 with 1400 views | waveneyblue |
| The striker search ... on 14:24 - Jan 8 by FrimleyBlue |
Not really as we are talking about a striker, Duh |
Jesus I accidentally upped this.
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| The striker search ... on 15:06 - Jan 8 with 1398 views | BiGDonnie |
| The striker search ... on 14:15 - Jan 8 by FrimleyBlue |
100% I'll be having a moan if we haven't got a striker come February. Dear God. Any town fan wanting town to stay up will be expecting a striker this window. Its the bare minimum requirement. [Post edited 8 Jan 14:18]
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I'm sure you've got your fingers crossed. |  |
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| The striker search ... on 15:14 - Jan 8 with 1337 views | Sandman180 |
Getting a striker in is non-negotiable; unsure on Hirst's current timeframe in terms of his return from injury, but we're one injury to delap away from imploding from an attacking perspective.
Is Ali still recovering from this op? Looks devoid of any fitness, which is concerning for the odd 10 minute cameo - obviously the big step up in quality has been evident too with him, needs a champ/LG1 loan, but the drop off when Delap comes off is very significant.
We need to delve into the European market i think, saw Mckenna mention the club being off it in terms of scouting vs other clubs, but you're held to ransom domestically and end up paying over the odds the majority of the time.
Let's see. | | | |
| The striker search ... on 15:16 - Jan 8 with 1332 views | Nutkins_Return |
Clegg out!!! | |
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| The striker search ... on 15:23 - Jan 8 with 1293 views | Mookamoo |
| The striker search ... on 15:01 - Jan 8 by Vaughan8 |
Yes I hope we don't massively overpay for someone.
I can see us getting a loan signing in from somewhere. However that is likely to be from a "bigger" team than the Champiosnhip. |
Trouble is, we will be down the list for any strikers with experience looking to move if Bournemouth, Everton and West Ham are hunting . We can't really afford to bring in someone and have them take a few weeks to get back up to speed. I'm thinking we will go for someone playing week in week out, even if they are Championship.
Plus there has been a lot of managers moving about. Take Danny Ings for example. A month ago you would assume he would want to move, but if they have a new manager on the way, he will stay.
Taiwo Awoniyi could be an option if Forest start splashing the cash for a long term option to Wood, but I can't see him choosing to come here over Everton or Bournemouth. |  | | |
| The striker search ... on 15:24 - Jan 8 with 1284 views | Len_Brennan |
| The striker search ... on 14:46 - Jan 8 by ITFC_Forever |
We were interested in Ferguson two years ago and signed Hirst on a permanent contract instead. |
I think we had a chance of getting Ferguson that window, as there had been positive contact beforehand, but then Brighton got a couple of injuries, he got called up to the first team, had a Delap like introduction over a few games, & was suddenly way beyond a loan to a League 1 club. | | | |
| The striker search ... on 15:31 - Jan 8 with 1242 views | textbackup |
| The striker search ... on 15:00 - Jan 8 by waveneyblue |
Grow up you bloody child.
Clearly we will be doing everything we can, but there will be many many clubs wanting the same thing.
As the OP said, it's going to make it hard, it's not Football Manager.
Seriously you must spend your life disappointed unless you are lucky enough to get whatever you want in all walks of life. [Post edited 8 Jan 15:02]
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Yep, child because I’d be annoyed that we’ve failed to bring in a striker in 2 windows.
I don’t mind you not caring, so why care that I do?
Speaking of spending a life disappointed, how is your wife, did she have a nice Xmas? |  |
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| The striker search ... on 15:34 - Jan 8 with 1229 views | itfcsuth |
There are options there for us.
I like Lukas Nmecha at Wolfsburg, former Man City youth, a real physical profile, academy pedigree and contract due to run out in 2025 - looks a strong option on a permanent.
Latte Lath looks really expensive.
Divock Origi - is a forgotten man at AC Milan, has a bundle of top level experience, and at 29 could prove to be a real option to support Delap.
Eldor Schomurodov - another loan probably, but a player very much in the mould of Liam Delap, a physical centre forward with powerful running, also at 29, game time limited at Roma, he could be another option.
There are always options out there, and we need to get one over the line as soon as possible. |  | | |
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| The striker search ... on 15:40 - Jan 8 with 1213 views | OldFart71 |
As we have just brought in a defender from Atalanta and it's rumoured that we are looking at a winger from abroad this means our scouting net has widened somewhat. Therefore maybe we need to consider looking abroad as many strikers over here seem to be overpriced. | | | |
| The striker search ... on 15:43 - Jan 8 with 1195 views | berkstractorboy |
| The striker search ... on 15:34 - Jan 8 by itfcsuth |
There are options there for us.
I like Lukas Nmecha at Wolfsburg, former Man City youth, a real physical profile, academy pedigree and contract due to run out in 2025 - looks a strong option on a permanent.
Latte Lath looks really expensive.
Divock Origi - is a forgotten man at AC Milan, has a bundle of top level experience, and at 29 could prove to be a real option to support Delap.
Eldor Schomurodov - another loan probably, but a player very much in the mould of Liam Delap, a physical centre forward with powerful running, also at 29, game time limited at Roma, he could be another option.
There are always options out there, and we need to get one over the line as soon as possible. |
If AC Milan do get Rashford that might mean a player could leave. Hadn't thought about Origi but ticks some boxes with PL experience and speaks English.
Not applied much thought to the overseas market as we don't seem to want to use that at present. | | | |
| The striker search ... on 15:43 - Jan 8 with 1192 views | waveneyblue |
| The striker search ... on 15:31 - Jan 8 by textbackup |
Yep, child because I’d be annoyed that we’ve failed to bring in a striker in 2 windows.
I don’t mind you not caring, so why care that I do?
Speaking of spending a life disappointed, how is your wife, did she have a nice Xmas? |
Such an ignorant response, albeit pretty standard stuff from you.
Just because I don't shout my mouth off or constantly moan, it doesn't mean I don't care.
It's obvious that we need reinforcements and clearly we will be trying.
It's the utterly pathetic reaction from cretins like you who don't seem to be able to grasp that it will be far from easy and will cry like a baby if we don't get a marquee signing through the door.
Oh and to answer your final question, she had a lovely time, thanks for asking x | | | |
| The striker search ... on 15:48 - Jan 8 with 1164 views | FrimleyBlue |
| The striker search ... on 15:06 - Jan 8 by BiGDonnie |
I'm sure you've got your fingers crossed. |
For a striker, yeah don't you? |  |
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| The striker search ... on 15:49 - Jan 8 with 1151 views | FrimleyBlue |
| The striker search ... on 15:00 - Jan 8 by waveneyblue |
Grow up you bloody child.
Clearly we will be doing everything we can, but there will be many many clubs wanting the same thing.
As the OP said, it's going to make it hard, it's not Football Manager.
Seriously you must spend your life disappointed unless you are lucky enough to get whatever you want in all walks of life. [Post edited 8 Jan 15:02]
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lol, sorry Kieran, we tried, but it's not football manager...... | |
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| The striker search ... on 15:50 - Jan 8 with 1144 views | FrimleyBlue |
| The striker search ... on 15:01 - Jan 8 by waveneyblue |
You have a moan every bloody week, but you're a special case. |
Yes yes we've all had this chat before, cant moan, cant be positive either. blah blah. | |
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| The striker search ... on 15:51 - Jan 8 with 1152 views | textbackup |
| The striker search ... on 15:43 - Jan 8 by waveneyblue |
Such an ignorant response, albeit pretty standard stuff from you.
Just because I don't shout my mouth off or constantly moan, it doesn't mean I don't care.
It's obvious that we need reinforcements and clearly we will be trying.
It's the utterly pathetic reaction from cretins like you who don't seem to be able to grasp that it will be far from easy and will cry like a baby if we don't get a marquee signing through the door.
Oh and to answer your final question, she had a lovely time, thanks for asking x |
😂😂😂😂 who’s shouting?
I don’t want a marquee signing. I want a substantial upgrade on the L2 sub striker we have.
That’s all. But you know, what a cretin for wanting such an outrageously ambitious signing. | |
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| The striker search ... on 15:55 - Jan 8 with 1121 views | FrimleyBlue |
| The striker search ... on 15:51 - Jan 8 by textbackup |
😂😂😂😂 who’s shouting?
I don’t want a marquee signing. I want a substantial upgrade on the L2 sub striker we have.
That’s all. But you know, what a cretin for wanting such an outrageously ambitious signing. |
LOL I do love how an improvement on AAH is apparently a Marquee signing... | |
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| The striker search ... on 15:58 - Jan 8 with 1089 views | dirtyboy |
| The striker search ... on 15:49 - Jan 8 by FrimleyBlue |
lol, sorry Kieran, we tried, but it's not football manager...... |
It's kind of correct though isn't it?
Striker situation is complex, we all can see Ali isn't really at Premier League level, sad as that is, and we need back up.
That said, Hirst I still rate, especially for how we play and he'll be back sooner rather than later. That means we're possibly negotiating for a striker to come in and not know where they are in the pecking order.
Realistically....are they getting in ahead of Delap...doesn't look likely now (injury/suspension aside) which means you're being signed to make an impact on 60/70 and almost certainly competing with a Hirst who's trusted and knows the system.
We won't guarantee anything, so whoever comes in is either top bloody drawer and displacing Delap or somewhere between Hirst and Championship (Haji?).
I doubt we'll be signing anyone incredible in that position.
I can see why we're looking at Philogene and Doak.
Missing Ogbene has already hurt us on that side. Hutch now out means we need serious quality to come in. |  | | |
| The striker search ... on 16:04 - Jan 8 with 1051 views | waveneyblue |
| The striker search ... on 15:55 - Jan 8 by FrimleyBlue |
LOL I do love how an improvement on AAH is apparently a Marquee signing... |
Wow, textbackup and Frimley joining forces.
It's the double act that nobody thought we needed or wanted.
Like Tweedledum and Tweedletw*t | | | |
| The striker search ... on 16:05 - Jan 8 with 1050 views | hype313 |
| The striker search ... on 15:51 - Jan 8 by textbackup |
😂😂😂😂 who’s shouting?
I don’t want a marquee signing. I want a substantial upgrade on the L2 sub striker we have.
That’s all. But you know, what a cretin for wanting such an outrageously ambitious signing. |
Thought you were a fan of AAH? |  |
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| The striker search ... on 16:06 - Jan 8 with 1044 views | waveneyblue |
| The striker search ... on 15:55 - Jan 8 by FrimleyBlue |
LOL I do love how an improvement on AAH is apparently a Marquee signing... |
Yes, that's exactly what I'm referring to....
I mean, I virtually said that word for word.
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| The striker search ... on 16:08 - Jan 8 with 1032 views | FrimleyBlue |
| The striker search ... on 15:58 - Jan 8 by dirtyboy |
It's kind of correct though isn't it?
Striker situation is complex, we all can see Ali isn't really at Premier League level, sad as that is, and we need back up.
That said, Hirst I still rate, especially for how we play and he'll be back sooner rather than later. That means we're possibly negotiating for a striker to come in and not know where they are in the pecking order.
Realistically....are they getting in ahead of Delap...doesn't look likely now (injury/suspension aside) which means you're being signed to make an impact on 60/70 and almost certainly competing with a Hirst who's trusted and knows the system.
We won't guarantee anything, so whoever comes in is either top bloody drawer and displacing Delap or somewhere between Hirst and Championship (Haji?).
I doubt we'll be signing anyone incredible in that position.
I can see why we're looking at Philogene and Doak.
Missing Ogbene has already hurt us on that side. Hutch now out means we need serious quality to come in. |
No it's not correct
Managers get sacked for poor performances, even if they've had 100 injuries, players sent off, players going on strike etc etc ( Being over dramatic with that obv), they don't get to blame the tools, the get judged on the results
M/A's job is to get the manager what he needs to do the job, there are 100,000 football players in the world, he already failed by leaving us with just AAH as back up in the first part of the season, IF and only IF he failed again this window, then he's fked up. No different to when a manager gets sacked, they didn't go their job.
And no im not saying sack M/A if we don't get one. BUT this whole it's not fm is bullox.
We are ITFC, only GD seperates us from being 1 place above the relegation zone. We have KM as manager who's developed players in more ways than many other managers have been able to.
IF you can't sign another striker from the world of football whos better than AAH, then that's a problem. | |
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| The striker search ... on 16:08 - Jan 8 with 1038 views | hoppy |
| The striker search ... on 15:55 - Jan 8 by FrimleyBlue |
LOL I do love how an improvement on AAH is apparently a Marquee signing... |
The search is quite intense |  |
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| The striker search ... on 16:09 - Jan 8 with 1022 views | FrimleyBlue |
| The striker search ... on 16:04 - Jan 8 by waveneyblue |
Wow, textbackup and Frimley joining forces.
It's the double act that nobody thought we needed or wanted.
Like Tweedledum and Tweedletw*t |
First sign of losing a debate is turning things into insults.
Are you sticking by your thoughts that AAh is that good that we have to sign an absolute world class striker to replace him.. | |
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| The striker search ... on 16:12 - Jan 8 with 996 views | FrimleyBlue |
| The striker search ... on 16:06 - Jan 8 by waveneyblue |
Yes, that's exactly what I'm referring to....
I mean, I virtually said that word for word.
🤦♂️ |
"will cry like a baby if we don't get a marquee signing through the door."
No one in this thread has said anything about a marquee signing, only you.
We've just spoken of bringing in A striker. | |
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| The striker search ... on 16:18 - Jan 8 with 948 views | textbackup |
| The striker search ... on 16:06 - Jan 8 by waveneyblue |
Yes, that's exactly what I'm referring to....
I mean, I virtually said that word for word.
🤦♂️ |
You’re arguing back about me wanting a marquee signing, when all I want is an upgrade on AAH… so that’s exactly what you are saying.
Above, instead of acknowledging that, you then went all name calling.
But don’t worry, I forgive you [Post edited 8 Jan 16:19]
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