saint_disco123 Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 short and simple thread name I know... but just wondered on everyone's opinions on a new striker coming in? granted I know we have SG and I'm sure he will break through and also Mayuka may make a comeback but we all know we are a striker down at the moment who would you like to see come in in the summer? Benteke? Hooper? Michu? maybe a foreign player? Discuss.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Ings No chance with Michu or benteke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky morris Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Lukaku. No 1 choice by far!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 I would love Mayuka to come back in and do well for himself, he looked promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Lukaku. No 1 choice by far!! Realistic for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasiak-9- Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Griezmann from Sociedad please. I've had quite enough of building our team around a target-man. Lets have some pace and finishing and get a proper partnership going with Rodriguez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Lukaku. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Nearly every team in the league would take Lukaku. I don't think he's going to be a realistic target. Perhaps it is as much about the league/country a player plays in as it is the player himself. For example a player being good in Italy doesn't mean he'll be suited to the premier league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Griezmann and Vela from Sociedad. We'd never get Lukaku or Benteke. Don't fancy Michu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 I think we might get brought back down to earth in the summer more like the bassongs, ings rather than lovrens and osvaldo's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 I would love Mayuka to come back in and do well for himself, he looked promising. How's he doing in France? Can't say I've seen much of a mention of him on here since he left on loan so can't be doing that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Remy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Sign Remy Cabella from Montpellier to play in the left hand of the attack, lallana on the right Jay Rod as the striker in the center and Gaston in the hole behind him. All of them would be interchanging positions and making runs in behind the defense. That attck would be full of pace and technique. Morgan and Victor as the holding midfielders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 How's he doing in France? Can't say I've seen much of a mention of him on here since he left on loan so can't be doing that well. Is out of the team at the moment, hasn t really played a lot and when he has, hasn t set the world alight. It's a bit hard to judge as Sochaux are second from bottom in ligue 1 but I don't think he will make it at Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 I always liked Vydra at Watford last year but he hasn't really made the step up so far. Would be interesting to see if HCDAJ in a better team than West Brom, if he was available at a decent price I'd take a punt. I think a lot of teams would like Benteke or Lukaku and I can't see us being their first choice. As dull as the league table may look, it's important to try and stay near the top teams if we are to attract top players IMO. I'm not sure about Michu. Maybe we could get the best out of him but I can't help but wonder if he was a bit of a one hit wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Hernandez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 I cant see us buying from another club who will be starting in the prem next season the value for money would not be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SB Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 None, we have Lambert, Gallagher and Jay.. OH ****IN WAIT.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 None, we have Lambert, Gallagher and Jay.. OH ****IN WAIT.. yes, wait indeed. You forgot Guly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 I like the look of Nelson Oliveira, who's playing on loan at Rennes. Similar to JayRod in his style of play, but he's very effective off the shoulder and has a nice finish on him. Worth a look, as he's been loaned out by Benfica for the last couple of seasons so we might be able to pick him up for a steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_southy Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 I think Borini would work well with the way we play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 We have had one of these threads Benteke/lukaku/borini/welbeck/bony/Berardi/Cerci Plenty out there that we could get if our ambition matches that of when NC left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Bony from Swansea would be another excellent purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Ings, should have got him in January, it all depends on what the board want, progression costs money, to stay mid table will cost money, how much will they spend as our forward line looks weak to say the least, we need a goalkeeper, a left back and a centreback and thats not even without the departures, money thats all you need to succeed in the Premiership, the academy wont save us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 We need to improve our effectiveness and imagination in the final 3rd before we splash out on another strker 2 x England Strikers 1 x Italy striker All have struggled under mopo as we just dont create enough chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Saint Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Some of the players below are very unlikely to be targets, I'm just throwing names out there. Bony - Swansea Adrian Ramos - Hertha Berlin Remy - Newcastle(QPR) Giuseppe Rossi - Fiorentina Mitroglou - Fulham (If he proves himself useful and Fulham go down he could be worth a shout.) Hernandez - Man United Ings - Burnley Lukaku - Chelsea Benteke - Villa Carlos Vela - Real Sociedad Rémy Cabella - Montpellier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Ings realistically but that sounds incredibly disrespectful to Burnley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Can't imagine us buying from another prem club. We'll get someone in from abroad IMO. Must be some value in Spanish league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 (edited) Jhon Cordoba of Espanyol.. age 20..Columbian...not sure of European/work permit etc. Others will state lack of goals etc.......but my ITK mush...states a star of the future. Never seen him play or even a clip........So maybe I will leave it to Poch:D Have now watched some footage and think he would be a prospect.. Big strong speedy centre forward........Like what I see:D Edited 23 February, 2014 by ottery st mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Drmic Lasogga Berardi Gabbiadini Aboubakar Djordjevic Promes Depay But can settle with Ibrahimovic.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Ings realistically but that sounds incredibly disrespectful to Burnley if they dont go up, it wont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Messi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Like many things at the moment, it will largely depend on who is in the chair to make the final selections on targets etc. One of the most promising links - albeit a tenuous one - on here, with the youtube clip was Lucas Ocampos , how realistic I've no idea (but we all thought Gaston and Osvaldo were unlikely). Perhaps MP could persuade him. If MP were to leave however, we might not see the same appetite for South Americans. With the change at the top though I expect we'll be less focussed on Serie A this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Drmic Lasogga Berardi Gabbiadini Aboubakar Djordjevic Promes Depay But can settle with Ibrahimovic.. Marco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Hernandez Agree but probably too expensive especially wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Marco? Yes, haven´t you heard of the new policy? 45+ is what we´re going for now, experience is vital Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 I just dont get Ings, he is another Jay Rod really, good player but not good enough to lead the lone in this formation/tactics Definately worth grabbing for 5-7m perhaps if we had the spare change. But honestly I dont think you'll get him for that, certainly not if Burnley go up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Bot sure aboubakar is all that good TBH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Yes, haven´t you heard of the new policy? 45+ is what we´re going for now, experience is vital Yep - who out of the European players you've seen would provide the best option in terms of hold up play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Yep - who out of the European players you've seen would provide the best option in terms of hold up play? In those terms I like Lasogga a lot, big strong guy and a clear threat in the air. (from those mentioned before) Not sure I personally think that´s what I want the most though. I would really like someone with a lot of movement and working off defenders shoulders to stress defenders and force them to always look over their shoulders. At the moment the opponents defense can work pretty stationary without having that threat against them. I also mostly look at players under 24 (with some exceptions on that list) so if we´re ready to look at some older players the list would be bigger or at least with a few other names. And some names there isn´t really strikers but attacking mf/forwards. If I´ll pick the one I would want the most it´s probably Memphis Depay.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Yes, haven´t you heard of the new policy? 45+ is what we´re going for now, experience is vital So some might dismiss him as a "Carlos Kickball", but... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2564758/Diego-Maradona-returns-53-year-old-former-World-Cup-winner-set-sign-Argentine-fifth-tier-minnows-Deportivo-Riestra.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Friend of mine is on the board at Burnley...they're pretty much expecting Ings to be gone this summer whether they go up or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 I'd rather get someone who is already proven in the PL if possible probably cost more but not sure someone like another Osvaldo or Gaston who takes half a season or more to get acquainted with the "English" game is much use to use. Personally I'd like to see us push the boat out to land Lukaku, Remy or Benteke....won't happen but that's were it would be nice to aim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 In those terms I like Lasogga a lot, big strong guy and a clear threat in the air. (from those mentioned before) Not sure I personally think that´s what I want the most though. I would really like someone with a lot of movement and working off defenders shoulders to stress defenders and force them to always look over their shoulders. At the moment the opponents defense can work pretty stationary without having that threat against them. I also mostly look at players under 24 (with some exceptions on that list) so if we´re ready to look at some older players the list would be bigger or at least with a few other names. And some names there isn´t really strikers but attacking mf/forwards. If I´ll pick the one I would want the most it´s probably Memphis Depay.. Understand - though still think we need someone who is strong and has a good brain and feet. Doesn't have to be pacey but more mobile than Lambert. We have tried playing Osvaldo and Rodriguez who have the movement and can play off the shoulder but they've struggled with the physical side and our slow patient build up play that requires them to link up more and help spring other players. I see the movement and pace coming from a Rodriguez or Lallana. Assuming Ramirez doesn't work out, an extra option there wouldn't go amiss. IMO the problem with Lambert is not his lack of mobility but his physical presence - its been a while since he's really dominated a CB or a defense that forces him to go less threatening parts of the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Pierre Lasogga looks good. cheick diabate, seen a Bordeaux match on bt or something, looked pretty useful. Windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Understand - though still think we need someone who is strong and has a good brain and feet. Doesn't have to be pacey but more mobile than Lambert. We have tried playing Osvaldo and Rodriguez who have the movement and can play off the shoulder but they've struggled with the physical side and our slow patient build up play that requires them to link up more and help spring other players. I see the movement and pace coming from a Rodriguez or Lallana. Assuming Ramirez doesn't work out, an extra option there wouldn't go amiss. IMO the problem with Lambert is not his lack of mobility but his physical presence - its been a while since he's really dominated a CB or a defense that forces him to go less threatening parts of the pitch. Agree with that, he used to protect the ball so well too but seems to lose it quite easily more often now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 We need to improve our effectiveness and imagination in the final 3rd before we splash out on another strker 2 x England Strikers 1 x Italy striker All have struggled under mopo as we just dont create enough chances. You have got to be ****ing joking. We've created load, its converting them that's the issue. Another 4 yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesSaints97 Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Personally I would like to see either Carlos Vela or Adrian Ramos come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Absolutely, we do create a lot. Well, a lot compared to most teams, but perhaps not a lot in relation to our domination of possession? JRod is erratic. He's been in the positions to score 20+ this season. As it stands, he does have a reasonable tally but he's had his share of poor finishing too. Lambert hasn't been as prolific and Lallana has improved but could still get better with finishing. Beyond that we're struggling. The CBs do their bit from corners every now and again, but Schneiderlin, Cork, Wanyama, Davis provide the core of the team and offer next to no goal threat. That's why I'd like Ramirez in. Think in 10 games or so he will score a few goals. When you look at it we play 7 defensive/keep ball outfield players We're left with an aging striker who either has partly 'lost it' or does for the system, an erratic Jayrod and Lallana who can create, but generally a poor finisher and that's it. I reckon Gaston needs to be on the pitch as well, just to give us that something extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasiak-9- Posted 24 February, 2014 Share Posted 24 February, 2014 People really, really really need to calm their **** on on Ings. He's having one good season in the champo; what on earth makes people think he's going to be a sudden success in the Prem? There have been a ton of strikers who've been **** hot in the Championship Jermaine Beckford...Jordan Rhodes... etc. and either never really make it in the Premiership or don't attract interest from Premiership managers. We need strikers with experience and success in Europe's top leagues. Also, slightly off the subject, we need to decide whether or not we're sticking with 4-5-1 and looking for a 6'3' target man, or whether we might change to a 4-4-4-2 and look for strikers with pace and movement. We might not necessarily be sticking with the former if we're moving into the post-Lambert phase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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