Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted January 18, 2016 I think Gayle will end up here ... especially if Haller really has snubbed us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted January 18, 2016 [quote user="Cantiaci Canary"]I think Gayle will end up here ... especially if Haller really has snubbed us.[/quote]I just really hope it wouldn''t be for more than 6 mill. IMO even that''s high, but going beyond that for him? That would be so aggravating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,296 Posted January 18, 2016 I''d rather sign Crouch on loan, would be far better than the likes of Gayle etc.....Hellar is the one young stand out player the rest being talked about just would not improve what we have.....might as well keep Laffs & Hooper then spend 6 million plus on Gayle IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted January 18, 2016 If we shift Hooper and Lafferty and bring in Gayle and/or Crouch, we deserve to be relegated for showing complete and utter incompetence. Starange thing is, a quite a few people on here would support this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted January 18, 2016 Hooper is at least as effective as Gayle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted January 18, 2016 ^ which is understandable. Disagree on the Hooper thing (only for the fact of his salary and Lafferty is a better option. Getting ANY amount of money would be highway robbery, he''s gone in the summer one way or another. He prob. knows that and it would be him alone that holds up any deal cuz he won''t want to take a pay cut).I don''t think Gayle is great, just of the other options out there he''s more attractive. (I don''t mind Crouch, but he''s well well well past it and not in shape and constantly injured. Not worth it IMO). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,296 Posted January 18, 2016 Crouch would probably get us a few goals, wouldn''t say no to a loan move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted January 18, 2016 [quote user="Highland Canary"]Hooper is at least as effective as Gayle.[/quote]Pretty sure Hooper hasn''t scored 12 PL goals in fewer starts than Hooper, so no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted January 18, 2016 Oh wow. That should have said ''pretty sure Hooper hasn''t scored 12 PL goals in more starts than Gayle... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted January 18, 2016 Seriously, Gayle has tripled Hooper''s goal from play total in 1 less start in the PL league... Yeah, Hooper''s soooo much better... hilarity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted January 18, 2016 ''''I saw a league table, the other day, showing stats for injuries this season, and we have been very, very lucky so far!''''.......MortyProbably because we dont run around as much as other teams. lots of talk about how Liverpools Klopp high press game has played havoc with those delicate flowers.On a serious note Shane Long would be a perfect fit for us, Tin Tin on pro plus was how Roy Hodgson described him. I''ve been a fan of SL for years as he started as a pro for Cork City, he was also a County Hurling player, and if any of you have seen that game you''ll know that it takes pace, bravery and skill. His all round game has improved with maturity, has Irish pals at CR .The rejection of Liverpools offer doesnt put me off as there could be many reasons behind the scenes.Another major bonus in attracting him is that being Oirish, should the unthinkable happen and we are relegated, his place in the National team would be unaffected if he is playing well. On Irish radio the other day, they were discussing why he might want to leave Soton, main reason.......wants to be first choice striker, he''d have no probs with lone striker role and would combine well with Naismith, Wes , Robbie etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted January 18, 2016 Oh, and boy is he quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted January 18, 2016 [quote user="wcorkcanary"]''''I saw a league table, the other day, showing stats for injuries this season, and we have been very, very lucky so far!''''.......MortyProbably because we dont run around as much as other teams. lots of talk about how Liverpools Klopp high press game has played havoc with those delicate flowers.On a serious note Shane Long would be a perfect fit for us, Tin Tin on pro plus was how Roy Hodgson described him. I''ve been a fan of SL for years as he started as a pro for Cork City, he was also a County Hurling player, and if any of you have seen that game you''ll know that it takes pace, bravery and skill. His all round game has improved with maturity, has Irish pals at CR .The rejection of Liverpools offer doesnt put me off as there could be many reasons behind the scenes.Another major bonus in attracting him is that being Oirish, should the unthinkable happen and we are relegated, his place in the National team would be unaffected if he is playing well. On Irish radio the other day, they were discussing why he might want to leave Soton, main reason.......wants to be first choice striker, he''d have no probs with lone striker role and would combine well with Naismith, Wes , Robbie etc.[/quote]There used to be a guy on here who didn''t half bat on about the running thing....[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted January 18, 2016 I''d love the likes of Long (and I''m not even a big fan). He''s proven he can score at this level at a respectable level and is a handful despite not being that gifted. You have to pay a lot to get him though (it is actually worth it which is surprising). A guy that always finds a way on the field though he''s behind technically better players. I would also love a player like Mame Biram Diouf (except not him as he seems quite injury prone.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted January 18, 2016 There used to be a guy on here who didn''t half bat on about the running thing....Wink [;)]Naughty, Naughty........but yep, it was put in just for that reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ball bag 0 Posted January 18, 2016 [quote user="Lessingham Canary"]Lots of talk about bringing in a striker, but what do we actually want / need?I am quite excited by the signing of Naismith, but not 100% who is likely to make way for him, I think Howson may be looking over his shoulder ? Cant see AN changing the way we play drastically at this stage of the season, so any new strikers would have to be able to play the lone role.[/quote]Howson will only be looking over his shoulder to check hoolihan is safely on the bench and naismith has replaced him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viva Marc Libbra 0 Posted January 18, 2016 [quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"]I wouldn''t say a striker who holds the ball up is ''old fashioned''. Lewandoski is a prime example of a striker who puts his foot on the ball to bring others into the game - and Bayern certainly aren''t playing a retro style. Many teams who base their game on possession need a striker who can drop deep to link attack to midfield. AN has tried to play possession football consistently whilst at Norwich, so I would think that is exactly the type of striker he wants.A big guy to hit long balls to for flick ons is probably more old fashioned, but still key to many teams. Lukaku is a great example of a modern striker - big and strong so he can win aerially or hold onto the ball, but also with excellent pace over 5 - 10 yards.Jerome is very quick, certainly quicker than many give him credit for and he showed this against Man U for his first goal.[/quote]"I wouldn''t say a striker who holds the ball up is ''old fashioned''." - Neither would I. It needs to be part of most strikers game but a modern day lone striker needs a lot more to their game than just that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djc 0 Posted January 18, 2016 Can we have Kelly Brook? She''s big up front.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 527 Posted January 18, 2016 someone like Wilfred Bony (not available tho)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastcanary 173 Posted January 18, 2016 Canary Wunderboy wrote: "As long as I''m a Norwich fan I''ll never understand why we don''t just emulate Watford and play 2 strikers".Get on with you. Next you''ll be telling us you''d like to see a couple of out and out wingers and you''re hoping Timm Klose is Duncan Forbes Mark II. [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 273 Posted January 19, 2016 Bony is probably available but wages alone would be problematic. But I think Mbokani is expected to be our Bony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted January 19, 2016 SSN reporting that Blackburn would be open to offers for Jordan Rhodes of around 12m.Also reporting that Sheff Wed are interested, so I wonder if this could derail any deal for Hooper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted January 19, 2016 I think once Wednesday heard that Rhodes was valued at 12 million, the "are interested was changed to "were interested." Even though Wesnesday plainly have had more financial backing this season, i struggle to believe they have 12 mill to sign a fellow Championship player. In anycase id imagine Rhodes would look for a Premier club, as Afobe did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted January 19, 2016 £12m for Jordan Rhodes?? Ha, they will be lucky. Consistently been passed over by Premier League clubs and on massive wages at Blackburn which scare off Championship teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted January 19, 2016 £12M for Rhodes? Blimey is he THAT much better than Afobe, and no Prem teams have noticed?Same with McCormack at Fulham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city-till-i-die 7 Posted January 19, 2016 Maybe get relegated and Van wolfswinkle would be worth £12 mil ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted January 22, 2016 Alex Neil just said in the press conference that Haller looking unlikely now, and he can''t understand why someone would choose playing in the Europa league on a Thursday night, over the Premier league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannana Boy 30 Posted January 22, 2016 "Alex Neil just said in the press conference that Haller looking unlikely now, and he can''t understand why someone would choose playing in the Europa league on a Thursday night, over the Premier league."I just saw that. I''m guessing then that the aim for next season is Champions League then, as AN obviously doesn''t value the Europa League that much (which, to be fair, is fine. It''s a joke of a competition - bring back the UEFA cup!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted January 22, 2016 From what I remember playing in the Europa League doesn''t mean you have to stop playing in the Premier League as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted January 22, 2016 My concern is that in the Prem we normally need 5 in midfield. Hoppers problem has always been he can''t play alone up front so had to play off a striker making us light in midfield. Hence his most effective spell in the Prem was alongside Elmsmder and we could only play them together against lesser teams.So now we have Naismith will he be played as part of that 5-man midfield and will it work to have Wes played with him? Some comments are that Naismith isn''t so good on the passing side of the game and we rely heavily on Wed for creativity. I''m sure having spent £8m on Naismith the expectation is that he''ll play a starting role. Up front this leaves us looking for a striker who could be an upgrade (potentially a younger player with scope to improve). If we can find one that would be great but if not, it''s not the end of the world IMO, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
