HertsCanary93 222 Posted August 9, 2015 Have we concluded that this quote is completely made up? That said, I''ve been vocal to friends about how Austin isn''t worth 15m, but as it seems no one has bitten yet I reckon he could be worth at least a go. As soon as a bigger club gets involved in sure he''ll go for the safer option but it doesn''t seem like anyone has bidded big enough yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 557 Posted August 9, 2015 Is the McNally quote made up or the link of Gayle to MKD? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 557 Posted August 9, 2015 ... Sorry just worked out that the fake story is the Gayle to Franchise FC one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donkey dangler 0 Posted August 10, 2015 [quote user="KoromaCrab"]will Soldado be any good though?[/quote]NO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,164 Posted August 10, 2015 Today is the day then.Something need happen, I am getting seriously worried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,671 Posted August 10, 2015 [quote user="BroadstairsR"]Today is the day then.Something need happen, I am getting seriously worried.[/quote]You probably need to get a grip then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,164 Posted August 10, 2015 "You probably need to get a grip then."Oh dear!I am fully aware of just what I do and do not need, without resort to such well-meaning advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCCANARY 263 Posted August 10, 2015 This has all the ingredients of the next internet myth. I look forward to the references to it by the usual suspects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,300 Posted August 10, 2015 Still scouring all Europe for that striker & CB, so will end up with a striker from Dundee and defender from Aberdeen 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 10, 2015 Even if the quote is true, and I can''t imagine McNally being so loose lipped in such a public place, having a striker ''sorted'' on Monday, doesn''t mean making an announcement on the same day. Mbokani could be in Ukraine, Belgium, Monaco or somewhere else today. An announcement might still take a few days.Also the sorted could just refer to having a bid agreed with Kiev, he''ll still need international clearance and potentially a work permit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyc24_uk 59 Posted August 10, 2015 From looking at Soccerway''s team lineups, it seems Mbokani hasn''t been in the squad for weeks... I doubt he''s hanging around in the Ukraine if he doesn''t have to! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 495 Posted August 10, 2015 McNally supposedly says a new striker will be sorted today. Alex Neil says that he hopes there is a new striker before Saturday but doesn''t know if it will happen.In the meantime Watford are set to sign another player. AN says that he is looking for players who are different or better than what we already have. Either all Watford''s signings are no better than what we have or are no different to what we have or they just find it easier to identify such players. They also don''t appear to have problems getting them to ''gel''. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,558 Posted August 10, 2015 [quote user="Crafty Canary"]McNally supposedly says a new striker will be sorted today. Alex Neil says that he hopes there is a new striker before Saturday but doesn''t know if it will happen.In the meantime Watford are set to sign another player. AN says that he is looking for players who are different or better than what we already have. Either all Watford''s signings are no better than what we have or are no different to what we have or they just find it easier to identify such players. They also don''t appear to have problems getting them to ''gel''.[/quote]Firstly, there is no firm evidence McNally said that. Secondly, that Watford may think these players they are signing are better than those they had in the Championship certainly doesn''t mean they are better than - or even as good as - those we had in the Championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fakenham Canary 0 Posted August 10, 2015 Why do people keep mentioning Charlie Austin? Pretty sure the club has a business model that they will not deviate from, which is why we are only ever in for a certain level of player. We are capable of making one ''big'' signing per year while in this league of 7-8 million which we have already done, anyone else coming in now is not going to be worth more than that. The idea we would even be considering a 15mill bid for Austin, not even considering his huge wages, or the fact that he wouldnt want to come here anyway, is a joke. I wish we were in the market for this type of player, but it just isnt going to happen while the current board is in charge. Loan, inconsistent/unproven overseas import looking for a route into EPL or someone from the Championship looking to try and make the step up is our market whether we like it or not. It is not Austin or Soldado. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC198 2 Posted August 10, 2015 have missed something, or is the ''McNally says striker will be sorted Monday'' just something someone supposedly overheard in a bar?surely we would have some serious rumours if a player was signing today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 495 Posted August 10, 2015 [quote user="PurpleCanary"][quote user="Crafty Canary"]McNally supposedly says a new striker will be sorted today. Alex Neil says that he hopes there is a new striker before Saturday but doesn''t know if it will happen.In the meantime Watford are set to sign another player. AN says that he is looking for players who are different or better than what we already have. Either all Watford''s signings are no better than what we have or are no different to what we have or they just find it easier to identify such players. They also don''t appear to have problems getting them to ''gel''.[/quote]Firstly, there is no firm evidence McNally said that. Secondly, that Watford may think these players they are signing are better than those they had in the Championship certainly doesn''t mean they are better than - or even as good as - those we had in the Championship. [/quote]Quite right Purple, there is no firm evidence that McNally said this which is why I used the word supposedly in my opening sentence.So far as Watford''s signings go they have a squad with over 150 international caps more than our squad which might, note the word might, indicate that they are as least as good as ours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KoromaCrab 0 Posted August 10, 2015 Maybe instead of a lone striker... we''ll get a loan striker... perhaps Mbokani on loan or Borini? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 495 Posted August 10, 2015 Get Nile Ranger in on loan ( no I am not being seriously) then we''d have the Loan Ranger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted August 10, 2015 [quote user="Crafty Canary"]Get Nile Ranger in on loan ( no I am not being seriously) then we''d have the Loan Ranger.[/quote]Get Neil Adams to sort it out in his new role and he would be the Loan Arranger. I''ll get my coat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Len 74 Posted August 10, 2015 I fear we''re going to go for another cheap option. So we might see a couple more of these statements as McNally and the manager scramble to get a striker in on loan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy Old Blogger 0 Posted August 10, 2015 Mr McNally has asked that you all be made aware that he is a bit tied up with arranging new sponsorship deals such as the two last week. Such deal can only be pulled off while we are in The Premier League so must be completed while it looks like we have a chance of being there next season too. He craves your indulgence but promises that as soon as he has lined up as much money as possible to go into the coffers he will get round to looking at the Striker and Central Defender situation although he wants you all to understand that sponsorship deals are far more important and the money raised with them is not to be frittered away on Premier League style wage demands. Hopefully that will put an end to this pointless debate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy Old Blogger 0 Posted August 10, 2015 ...anyway - he didn''t say WHICH Monday he was referring to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted August 10, 2015 Seeing WBA announce Rondon and Shaquiri going to stoke. Getting all the more inpatient now. Really worry we won''t have enough unless we get at least a more reliable goal getter in. Hopefully the next 3 weeks we loosen the purse strings as its clear we don''t have enough as the squad stands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stowcanary 0 Posted August 10, 2015 Yes, I''m afraid strikers cost money, and serious amounts at that, so if we want someone then we''re going to have to stump up double figures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdncfc 27 Posted August 10, 2015 [quote user="Tettey''s Jig"]Seeing WBA announce Rondon and Shaquiri going to stoke. Getting all the more inpatient now. Really worry we won''t have enough unless we get at least a more reliable goal getter in. Hopefully the next 3 weeks we loosen the purse strings as its clear we don''t have enough as the squad stands.quote]I''ve been waiting for us to loosen the purse stings for 43 years. Considering we have been in the prem for four of the last five yearsI expected a bit more this year. Lessons don''t seem to have been learned from our last relegation and we really are leaving far to much to chance with our lack of quality signings.Problem is that teams like West Brom and Stoke will have that quality this year and can no longer be considered as games we should get something from.Hopefully we will address these issues in the next 3 weeks but I wouldn''t bank on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted August 10, 2015 Not much of Monday left.When McN reportedly said the striker problem would be sorted, did anyone think to ask whether its incoming(yes plse) or outgoing(yes, pretty please). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HertsCanary93 222 Posted August 10, 2015 I don''t think he said either I''m afraid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted August 10, 2015 I think the shortlist is/should be:MbokaniMcCormackRhodesin that order. One of these would be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted August 10, 2015 [quote user="TIL 1010"][quote user="Crafty Canary"]Get Nile Ranger in on loan ( no I am not being seriously) then we''d have the Loan Ranger.[/quote]Get Neil Adams to sort it out in his new role and he would be the Loan Arranger.[/quote]Go for a few drinks with Ched Evans and you could be in Loan Danger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted August 10, 2015 Which Monday would that be then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites