USA Canary 7 Posted August 4, 2004 I just noticed on the BBC web site that we are bidding for another striker as well as Scowcroft. I wonder who it could be...has anyone else heard?Here''s the link and quote from Worthy...http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/3926751.stm"There''s a bid in for James but we''ve also got an offer in for another striker," said Worthington, revealing that the unnamed forward is a European name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tufnell Park Canary 0 Posted August 4, 2004 Ok, ok so I''m normally sceptical but I like the sound of this rumour. Come on worthy, pull a quality signing out of the bag! We need a striker and pinkun fans need something to work with... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DumbleDelia is Magic 0 Posted August 4, 2004 Hmm interesting. I''m not that good at strikers outside of Britain!! Any names spring to mind? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,400 Posted August 4, 2004 I hope the new chap has a name that rhymes with Sis Chrutton fingers crossed we have news soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DumbleDelia is Magic 0 Posted August 4, 2004 This might sound a bit stupid, but does "European striker" mean he plays in Europe (ie not in the Prem) or that he plays for his country (ie JJ)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirty Lyle 0 Posted August 4, 2004 I imagine this might be a name none of us have considered. Given that NW had scouts at Euro 2004 I would like to venture the name of Marian Pahars strike partner for Latvia. I forget his name (has too many syllables and consonants) but he is young and an international, probably up for a move to England and relatively cheap.On the other hand maybe I am barking up the wrong tree and it is somebody totally different. However "European striker" doesnt suggest it is Christopher Sutton esq either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Temp the Revelator 0 Posted August 4, 2004 Ah, DL, that will be Verpakovskis to whom you are referring.......small fortune would be needed to have his name on your shirt...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirty Lyle 0 Posted August 4, 2004 Thanks Temp. Just been doing some research - busy day you see. Maris Verpakovskis was given the number 9 shirt for Latvia in the summer. He currently plays for Skonto Riga in Latvia and has been linked to Arsenal and Wolves in the past. He says he wants to play for Lazio eventually. He is in his early twenties and would command a fee. Depending on the numbers, promising? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeno Martins 0 Posted August 4, 2004 Maris Verpakovskis would be a good signing but plays for Dinamo Kiev who payed something like £3M for him and with his excellent performances in Euro 2004 his value would have risen.Good to hear we are going for a striker who isn''t Scowcroft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Temp the Revelator 0 Posted August 4, 2004 Well, I have to say I was suitably impressed with what I saw of him during the tournament, but I would worry about the step up to playing regular Premiership football if he has only ever played in Latvia. As you say, it would depend entirely on the fee in question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nycanary 1 Posted August 4, 2004 As much as the little Latvian impressed greatly during the Euros, he should not be our man. He''s very very small. And Worthy is looking for a big man.Isn''t Charisteas suffering on a bench somewhere? Sadly tho, I think that ones a reach....but it''s nice to see NW giving us something to talk about! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
