kick it off 1,952 Posted August 25, 2016 Not directly NCFC related but I know quite a few on here said they wouldn''t mind having him back here, so you can chalk him off your wishlists.Shame it didn''t really work out for him last season, as he has got something about him that makes me think he''ll go full Harry Kane on the Prem sooner or later.Good luck to the lad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nu_matik 167 Posted August 25, 2016 Deserves a fair run of games. Can''t see him going full Harry Lane though. Burnley is probably a good club for him. Manager will kick his and attitude into shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 500 Posted August 25, 2016 Dont get why Chelsea dont sell him, not like hes a kid (23) and needs to go out for experience is it?Never played 1 single game for Chelsea since he signed for them in 2012 and now on his 6th loan club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 557 Posted August 25, 2016 Rather he was running around in a Burnley shirt than hitting the back of the net for a Championship rival. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted August 26, 2016 Agree with all that above. There is something about the ''What if'' about him, but he is only 23 , and if he is going to make a decent fist of his career, there still is time, but it''s got to happen soon, or he will just carry on jobbing around, at the level he is (Not a regular lower Prem, decent Champs striker on his day)I would have been underwhelmed if we had got him back, but I never really expected AN to put more faith in him, after the damp squib of his time here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dibbler 0 Posted August 26, 2016 Not a done deal, Norwich and Wigan still keen according to news on Talk Sport this morning.Although rumours is that he could sign for Burnley today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 501 Posted August 26, 2016 Why ever would we want him, not interested in the few times he played. RVW the second.A dump like Burnley can have him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted August 26, 2016 Never looked worthwhile taking permanently after his failure to do anything of note during our relegation demise. I remember one long range shot hitting the bar (I think?) and that''s everything he did in a nutshell. Never good enough to lead the line on his own.As others have said, I have a few question marks over him now - he''s not young anymore at almost 23 and really needs to start pressing on and proving himself. I''ll be interested to see how he does at Burnley, but certainly don''t think he would have been the answer to our problems here. He''s contracted to Chelsea to 2018 so imagine if he doesn''t impress he could well be sold next summer. Mind you, it''s not like Chelsea have a history of selling players that go on to make it is it... (Lukaku!)Verdict: Not bothered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 26, 2016 Showed at Boro he has a lot of talent. They looked half the team while he was out injured than they did with him.Like Pritchard he suffered by not having regular football last season. Think if he was given a run of games at Burnley he could go on to prove himself as a Premier League footballer much in the same way Kane did with Tottenham after a run of poorer performances whilst out on loan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted August 26, 2016 [quote user="Cantiaci Canary"]Rather he was running around in a Burnley shirt than hitting the back of the net for a Championship rival.[/quote]Which he hasn''t done since I was a young man![:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 319 Posted August 26, 2016 Why not sold not worth £10m Chelsea want. Went to Palace and us last season and played only rarely won''t cut it in PL. Champs standard only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted August 26, 2016 That reminds me of someone who sits near me saying Harry Kane was "League 1 at best".Bamford clearly has talent and ability so it''d be foolish to write him off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 0 Posted August 26, 2016 [quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"]Showed at Boro he has a lot of talent. They looked half the team while he was out injured than they did with him.Like Pritchard he suffered by not having regular football last season. Think if he was given a run of games at Burnley he could go on to prove himself as a Premier League footballer much in the same way Kane did with Tottenham after a run of poorer performances whilst out on loan.[/quote]He''s had one good season - two seasons ago. And yet if he was that good and that highly rated for it why have Borough not gone for him? You would have thought they would again last season at least, if not this summer maybe?I think he''s overated by manyon here. Personally I think he struggles physically and needs to learn to bustle and ''Holt'' it a bit more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted August 26, 2016 To be fair, he has been excellent, he has been poor - any one of you on this thread could be correct in which way his career goes as he clearly does have at the very least good footballing ability in there but then does he have the temperament and correct attitude to make it at the highest level?. Like Di has highlighted above, the fact he''s been kept on for years without actually really playing for Chelsea is a little bizarre - I suspect they''re hoping to loan then sell, in the hope he does half alright making his financial stock somewhat higher than what it is now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 26, 2016 Boro did try and sign him last season (in the summer and again in the winter windows) but Bamford said he wanted to go to a Premier League side instead of returning to the Championship. This summer they have signed Negredo and have Rhodes in reserve so not really in need of another striker.When he was at Norwich he looked nervous and shot of confidence, which is too be expected after spending the first half of the season not playing and then having Pardew blast him openly in the media. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted August 26, 2016 Can''t see Bamford doing a Kane to be honest. But then again, who saw Kane doing a Kane... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baywing 0 Posted August 26, 2016 Bamford was never used to his best capacity in his time here. He isnt an impact player and doesnt suit the lone striker profileHowever if he started every game and was given the support on the pitch that has been evident in our early championship matches this season he will score bucket loads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant Holts Moustache 105 Posted August 26, 2016 At Burnley I think he''ll be in a similar situation to the one here and at Palace. Gray is clearly first choice and Vokes is a tidy performer for them. He will struggle to get much game time and probably end up on another loan come January time. I won''t ever forget the way he wilted at Palace under the pressure of their fans. Think he may end up better suited to the championship where he can be the main man as he was at Boro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Vince 318 Posted August 26, 2016 [quote user="kick it off"]Not directly NCFC related but I know quite a few on here said they wouldn''t mind having him back here, so you can chalk him off your wishlists.Shame it didn''t really work out for him last season, as he has got something about him that makes me think he''ll go full Harry Kane on the Prem sooner or later.Good luck to the lad.[/quote]You must be absolutely bonkers. The boy was the biggest waster to ever wear a Canary shirt and was an absolute disgrace.With supporters like this, heaven help us.................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites