Syteanric 1 Posted January 31, 2013 We wanted strikers and we got them.... The fact we offered considerable sums for hopper shows we are prepared to slug it out.To all those whingeing I would like to ask you who we should have signed instead?The fact we didn''t get a player from a tin pot European league (Portugal) or we couldn''t tempt a champions league side to part with their best player isn''t enough for some... News for them.... We aren''t man city.... If you can''t accept that... Tough. Welcome kamara and becchio and I look forward to seeing them in action Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfc forever 0 Posted January 31, 2013 I''m happy becchio is quality and kamara has the unexpected in him would have liked some more creativity in the midfield but we will just about be ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 225 Posted January 31, 2013 And if we go down due to lack of goals you''ll still be happy no doubt Jas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,716 Posted January 31, 2013 Agree these signings should be enough to see us over the line OK.Looking forward to seeing Becchio play for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="norfolkbroadslim"]And if we go down due to lack of goals you''ll still be happy no doubt Jas?[/quote]So where''s the guarantee that signing someone like Hooper for probably 13/14 mil all inclusive would guarantee us more goals anyway? Becchio is on form and has got as many goals in half a season in the Championship as Hooper did in an entire season, for a fraction of the cost.Good business, and we weren''t held to ransom. Only people moaning are those who seemingly equate a big transfer fee with a massive improvement in quality - and we just have to look at QPR''s previous dealings to see that doesn''t always ring true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted January 31, 2013 Who''s to say we will slim?Becchio and kamara could get 15 each.... We simply don''t know yet.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashwood 25 Posted January 31, 2013 I''m happy too . What we have done has been in a controlled, calculated and business like manner and not in a '' let''s go for broke'' in a typical football supporters approach . Currently very proud to be an NCFC supporter with Queen Delia , King David , and Prince Chris at the helm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 225 Posted January 31, 2013 There are no guarantees with any player, but on that basis nobody would sign anyone in an attempt to strengthen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted January 31, 2013 If Lambert had signed them when here half the moaners would have creamed themselves over "how good they are" by now.When Hughton arrived I said he could win us the champions league and he wouldn''t be accepted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 225 Posted January 31, 2013 They could Jas, but there''s nothing to suggest they will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 225 Posted January 31, 2013 Hughton / Lambert has nothing to do with how I see things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,733 Posted January 31, 2013 Errm ..perhaps they would, but only at a price they thought was a reasonable risk?The perennial problem with this club''s supporters, & all others of course, is that their risk assessment is coloured by the fact that it isn''t their money they''re spending. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 225 Posted January 31, 2013 do everything possible to stay in the Premier League........ Wasn''t it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,733 Posted January 31, 2013 Above was a reply to norfolkbroadslim @ 10:51 PM: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted January 31, 2013 Ok slim.... Andy Carroll..... Big money transfer and complete crock if shyte.....Michu.... Free transfer and scored loads already.....Which player would you rather have?Who has bought more to their respective club?Good business or "signing a nobody"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,234 Posted January 31, 2013 Not knocking Becchio or Kamara, however we need more firepower, particularly if Holt gets injured. I do not think you really believe either of them will score 15 goals this season. We had money to spend, I would suggest something in the region of £10M to £15M (assuming the quote from Hughton that he wanted both Hooper and Graham is correct). What really irks me is that we had 31 days in which to conduct our business, but we appear to pinned all our hopes on Hooper, leaving us nowhere to go if the deal fell through. So we have a Becchio, Holt, Jackson, Kane and Kamara, we have to hope and pray that Holt remains fit for the remainder of the season. Your comment re "Man City" is simplistic, we had money to spend and 31 days in which to do it,,,,,,,,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="norfolkbroadslim"]There are no guarantees with any player, but on that basis nobody would sign anyone in an attempt to strengthen! [/quote]So signing two strikers isn''t strengthening?! [*-)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted January 31, 2013 What has holt bought to the team this season?He might find himself benched soon....Becchio is his ling term replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyboy 1 Posted January 31, 2013 didnt everyone say holt wouldnt score in the Prem last season yet he ended up with 15 goals? Whose to say that wont happen with Becchio? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,234 Posted January 31, 2013 What has Holt brought to the team, were you at the game against Spurs, that typifies what Holt brings to the team. Becchio, long term replacement?. I will have a pint of whatever it is you are on Jas, very strong stuff..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted January 31, 2013 One assist and 4 goals for the fat man.....How many goals and assists for becchio this season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 510 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="jas the barclay king"]One assist and 4 goals for the fat man.....How many goals and assists for becchio this season?[/quote]If you really think you can compare them you are clueless,Holt as not performed badly, he has had no service what-so-ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby 0 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="norfolkbroadslim"]They could Jas, but there''s nothing to suggest they will.      [/quote]And there''s nothing to suggest that they won''t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashwood 25 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="ron obvious"]Errm ..perhaps they would, but only at a price they thought was a reasonable risk?The perennial problem with this club''s supporters, & all others of course, is that their risk assessment is coloured by the fact that it isn''t their money they''re spending.[/quote] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,234 Posted January 31, 2013 Well lets hope the font of all knowledge Jas is correct, I genuinely hope you are Jas, as you say time will tell....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4th floor 4 Posted January 31, 2013 Graham, Hooper or VWW would have helped, but Becchio should bring sufficient freshness for the time being. However the truth is that we needed to be a lot better in midfield, and indeed we saw evidence of this against Spurs. We''d obviously been hard at work in training, because the attacking, variety and general passing was miles better.We''ll be fine and can look forward to spending a fair bit more than would otherwise have been the case in the summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
