Yellowfuture 71 Posted May 22, 2011 So pleased to see the Bluenose go down and so sad to see Blackpool follow them. So what about Puncheon, when he played at CR for Portsmouth was the best winger I have see there for ages? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 435 Posted May 22, 2011 Hes never played for Portsmouth.Hes class though, Id love him here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 22, 2011 You must mean Southampton from the year before? I remember him scoring at Carrow Road for Barnet in the League Cup not so long ago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowfuture 71 Posted May 22, 2011 I do mean Southampton and apologise for saying Portsmouth, may well have upset a few poeple there! Have spent all day at our Aylsham mini soccer tournament today, too much sun!!! Anyway, Puncheoen looked good to me and I agree with the OP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Man of Kent 0 Posted May 22, 2011 Vaughan looked very tidy too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 324 Posted May 22, 2011 [quote user="Canary Man of Kent"]Vaughan looked very tidy too[/quote]Supposedly signing for Sunderland. Puncheon, however, is said to be available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boyo 0 Posted May 22, 2011 I''d take Puncheon and Vaughan. Maybe DJ Campbell but is he any better than Jackson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant Holt is a Monster 0 Posted May 22, 2011 The issue with Puncheon is that whilst everyone in the game knows he''s a top player, he''s also got a reputation for being exceptionally very difficult to work with.Look at how many teams he''s played for and how long he stays at the club. He''s almost always loaned out within 6 months of going anywhere and the teams that bring him in are the ones that need immediate help at any cost rather than those building a team for the long-term.As much as I''d like him for what he''s capable of on the pitch, I can''t see Lambert upsetting the apple cart for one player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,703 Posted May 22, 2011 [quote user="Canary Call Special Needs Admin"]The issue with Puncheon is that whilst everyone in the game knows he''s a top player, he''s also got a reputation for being exceptionally very difficult to work with.Look at how many teams he''s played for and how long he stays at the club. He''s almost always loaned out within 6 months of going anywhere and the teams that bring him in are the ones that need immediate help at any cost rather than those building a team for the long-term.As much as I''d like him for what he''s capable of on the pitch, I can''t see Lambert upsetting the apple cart for one player.[/quote]Bingo... he has even admitted this in the past, I believe. I wouldn''t him for this reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huddy 0 Posted May 22, 2011 I''d rather have Phillips than Puncheon, i thought Puncheon was poor today..whearas Phillips does give you a direct pacy threat that we do lack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,204 Posted May 22, 2011 [quote user="Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man"][quote user="Canary Call Special Needs Admin"]The issue with Puncheon is that whilst everyone in the game knows he''s a top player, he''s also got a reputation for being exceptionally very difficult to work with.Look at how many teams he''s played for and how long he stays at the club. He''s almost always loaned out within 6 months of going anywhere and the teams that bring him in are the ones that need immediate help at any cost rather than those building a team for the long-term.As much as I''d like him for what he''s capable of on the pitch, I can''t see Lambert upsetting the apple cart for one player.[/quote]Bingo... he has even admitted this in the past, I believe. I wouldn''t him for this reason.[/quote]I wouldn''t have him because he''s not good enough.I don''t think we should get any Premier players unless they have some hunger. Bentley maybe has a reason to come back to start rebuilding his career but I wouldn''t have anyone who just wants to stay in the Premier because they got relegated.Would much rather have young, hungry and under-rated Championship or League One players so that we can meld them into a team again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Carrow 367 Posted May 23, 2011 I`d have Vaughan like a shot. Puncheon, well i suppose it depends on what his issues are and whether PL feels he can sort him out- but a good player who i`m sure will be desperate for another shot at the Prem.On the striker front i`m starting to feel more and more convinced we`ll be getting......one Ched Evans. Still young, must be desperate to get away from Sheff.U., did well and seemed very happy here, affordable and won`t necessarily jump ship if we don`t manage to stay up. Having said that i think Jackson did enough at the end of last season to start next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted May 23, 2011 [quote user="sgncfc"][quote user="Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man"][quote user="Canary Call Special Needs Admin"]The issue with Puncheon is that whilst everyone in the game knows he''s a top player, he''s also got a reputation for being exceptionally very difficult to work with. Look at how many teams he''s played for and how long he stays at the club. He''s almost always loaned out within 6 months of going anywhere and the teams that bring him in are the ones that need immediate help at any cost rather than those building a team for the long-term. As much as I''d like him for what he''s capable of on the pitch, I can''t see Lambert upsetting the apple cart for one player.[/quote]Bingo... he has even admitted this in the past, I believe. I wouldn''t him for this reason.[/quote] I wouldn''t have him because he''s not good enough. I don''t think we should get any Premier players unless they have some hunger. Bentley maybe has a reason to come back to start rebuilding his career but I wouldn''t have anyone who just wants to stay in the Premier because they got relegated. Would much rather have young, hungry and under-rated Championship or League One players so that we can meld them into a team again.[/quote]How would you know if a player is hungry? To survive in the Prem we need more than players with some intangible quality like "hunger", we need quality players who won''t be intimidated by being in the most watched League in the world. The step up from Championship to Premier League is massive and you can''t rely on determination and good spirit to get through - Blackpool and Birmingham have both shown that, they lacked quality and were punished despite being teams built on an idea of being "hungry". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites