CobblersCanary 12 Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) With Fulham destined for the drop surely this guy would be worth a punt as a second striker? Edited April 5, 2021 by CobblersCanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,676 Posted April 5, 2021 On £85,000 a week not happening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CobblersCanary 12 Posted April 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: On £85,000 a week not happening Crazy. Not even made the first team recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelm Canary 404 Posted April 5, 2021 Can't believe he's only 26. He's caused us some damage in the past. He's a nightmare for most central defenders. Wouldn't mind him at the club but he wouldn't play with any heart and we can't afford his salary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,220 Posted April 5, 2021 It’s a no from me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted April 5, 2021 He's also a bit of a c*ck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beefy is a legend 224 Posted April 6, 2021 He's not really our sort of player to be honest. He's a big handful, no doubt. But we would have to change the way we play to use his strengths. I'd rather see us sign a player with more technical quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 746 Posted April 6, 2021 5 hours ago, Beefy is a legend said: He's not really our sort of player to be honest. He's a big handful, no doubt. But we would have to change the way we play to use his strengths. I'd rather see us sign a player with more technical quality. Tbf, neither is Hugill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,932 Posted April 6, 2021 Wages are too high. Could be entertaining watching Hernandez or Placheta trying to find him though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,760 Posted April 6, 2021 Oh good god no..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 237 Posted April 6, 2021 Harrison Reid on the other hand maybe a good shout Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted April 6, 2021 Just a jumped up Oliveira. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,580 Posted April 6, 2021 I'm confused as to where all the talk of an attitude problem comes from- he was an absolute wild card in his younger days but everything I've seen of him since then suggests he's settled down a bit more and I haven't seen any suggestion that he's kicked off about being on the bench for Fulham of late. Saying that, he'd likely cost a bomb and wouldn't be an ideal alternative to Pukki as they play the game very differently. Lookman, who Fulham have on loan, would be an excellent addition though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 562 Posted April 6, 2021 If we want big out and out centre forward then Sam Gallagher would be my preference. It's not our style of play so won't start but off the bench he'd be a handful and wouldn't cost anything like what Mitrovic would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,932 Posted April 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, king canary said: I'm confused as to where all the talk of an attitude problem comes from- he was an absolute wild card in his younger days but everything I've seen of him since then suggests he's settled down a bit more and I haven't seen any suggestion that he's kicked off about being on the bench for Fulham of late. Saying that, he'd likely cost a bomb and wouldn't be an ideal alternative to Pukki as they play the game very differently. Lookman, who Fulham have on loan, would be an excellent addition though. Could be difficult to finance on loan, not sure what his wages are. Good shout in playing terms though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,749 Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) Although I like Pukki we do need an alternative / complimentary striker - somebody with aerial ability who will put the ball and goalie if necessary both in the back of the net. Holt poached / scored 20 odd goals in the EPL doing just this. Presently we are playing with one hand tied behind our back when it comes to aerial crosses. Edited April 6, 2021 by Yellow Fever Could be Jordan ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted April 6, 2021 27 minutes ago, Rich T The Biscuit said: If we want big out and out centre forward then Sam Gallagher would be my preference. It's not our style of play so won't start but off the bench he'd be a handful and wouldn't cost anything like what Mitrovic would. With his goal scoring record, 12 goals in 75 games for Blackburn, not exactly prolific. Whether people like it or not Hugill will be that type of player for us next season, if we sign anyone it will be a striker more like Pukki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,283 Posted April 6, 2021 Mitrovic on his day and motivated is unplayable, he’s very talented, but as Oliviera just has such temperament which would only cause us more issues than it’s worth. Great player when he wants to be, but certainly not for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 562 Posted April 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, Move Klose said: With his goal scoring record, 12 goals in 75 games for Blackburn, not exactly prolific. Whether people like it or not Hugill will be that type of player for us next season, if we sign anyone it will be a striker more like Pukki. It's not about being prolific as not many strikers like that are and the ones that are will cost a lot more than we have. It's about having an option to change the way in which we play. I don't necessarily disagree re Hugill but I was replying to the comment about Mitrovic. I think Idah has the ability to be a useful option from the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted April 6, 2021 Never really rated him, just a modern day bully rather than a good footballer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,580 Posted April 6, 2021 I think its interesting to look at the hit rate for clubs signing strikers from the Championship of late as it seems pretty good compared to expensive signings from other leagues. Watkins and Maupay for example have stepped up, Bowen has become a key part of West Ham's team, (although not in a striker role admittedly), Chris Wood has been a solid player for Burnley, Callum Wilson is Newcatles best striker when fit and Che Adams has become an important player for Southampton. McBurnie has struggled though, although that whole team has. Compare that to the like of Haller, Joelinton and Wesley who all cost big sums and haven't looked like good fits at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,283 Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, king canary said: I think its interesting to look at the hit rate for clubs signing strikers from the Championship of late as it seems pretty good compared to expensive signings from other leagues. Watkins and Maupay for example have stepped up, Bowen has become a key part of West Ham's team, (although not in a striker role admittedly), Chris Wood has been a solid player for Burnley, Callum Wilson is Newcatles best striker when fit and Che Adams has become an important player for Southampton. McBurnie has struggled though, although that whole team has. Compare that to the like of Haller, Joelinton and Wesley who all cost big sums and haven't looked like good fits at all. What price on Idah or Soto making the step up? Woods struggled at first reminds me a bit of Soto. I’m with others there’s very slim chance Hugill will make the step up and we need a decent option for Pukki, but who can we buy for our budget? Who is there any better than Idah at say 10 million? Just look at Brewster, 18 million plus add ons wasn’t he? Edited April 6, 2021 by Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted April 6, 2021 I would rather spend the money on Cody McDonald Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Hockey's Beard 526 Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Yellow Fever said: Although I like Pukki we do need an alternative / complimentary striker - somebody with aerial ability who will put the ball and goalie if necessary both in the back of the net. Holt poached / scored 20 odd goals in the EPL doing just this. Presently we are playing with one hand tied behind our back when it comes to aerial crosses. Well at least it reduces the chance of being accused of handball. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) Who says Fulham are coming down? Edited April 6, 2021 by keelansgrandad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,580 Posted April 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Who says Fulham are coming down? I thought they were going to stay up but the loss to Villa changed my mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted April 6, 2021 13 hours ago, Chelm Canary said: Can't believe he's only 26. He's caused us some damage in the past. He's a nightmare for most central defenders. Wouldn't mind him at the club but he wouldn't play with any heart and we can't afford his salary. I thought you were joking when you said he was only 26. Seems like he has been around for ever. He just must've always looked older than he actually is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted April 6, 2021 Never going to happen. Even forgetting his wages, he's under contract until 2024 and Fulham paid over £20 million for him. I do however think he could do a job for us. Can imagine Buendia would link up well with him and if we ever played 2 up top Mitrovic and Pukki on their day would cause any defence no end of nightmares, especially with the likes of Buendia and Cantwell supporting them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites