Monk Posted 27 April, 2014 Share Posted 27 April, 2014 perhaps the mong jury see him as a lump of a forward with little pace, and not fit to tie RL boots. He am play in the PL for years to come but I do not see him as a replacement for Lambert. We need mobility with the style of play we have, You are kidding right? Wickham is very mobile and has much more pace than Lambert ever has. Wickham has been deployed as a wide striker in the past. He's no lump of a target man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 27 April, 2014 Share Posted 27 April, 2014 perhaps the mong jury see him as a lump of a forward with little pace, and not fit to tie RL boots. He am play in the PL for years to come but I do not see him as a replacement for Lambert. We need mobility with the style of play we have, You're clueless mate have you ever watched Wickham play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 27 April, 2014 Share Posted 27 April, 2014 Would be a good addition for the right price of around 2-3m as he has shown what he can do the last few months but hasn't really done a lot since his big move, but no way would you get him for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 28 April, 2014 Author Share Posted 28 April, 2014 You're clueless mate have you ever watched Wickham play? clearly not..he wants Another big Money flop from serie A because it looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 28 April, 2014 Share Posted 28 April, 2014 Would be a good addition for the right price of around 2-3m as he has shown what he can do the last few months but hasn't really done a lot since his big move, but no way would you get him for that. Agree apart from the price. I would say £4-5m is a reasonable punt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 28 April, 2014 Share Posted 28 April, 2014 You're clueless mate have you ever watched Wickham play? Is he the new Van Wolfswinkel or any of the other flops you bigged up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 29 April, 2014 Share Posted 29 April, 2014 (edited) You are kidding right? Wickham is very mobile and has much more pace than Lambert ever has. Wickham has been deployed as a wide striker in the past. He's no lump of a target man. at 21 Dowie was fast compared to RL now. Yep he's like messi he's he's no target man lol also it is not always about pace it is speed of mind and the ability to make a pass. If we signed him I'd be amazed but would want to be proved wrong in that case Edited 29 April, 2014 by OldNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 29 April, 2014 Share Posted 29 April, 2014 You're clueless mate have you ever watched Wickham play? yes I have. 1in 37 games or 4 in 5 games, you like quoting averages, tell us his goal per game ratio in that time. 1 goal in about 8 games isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 29 April, 2014 Share Posted 29 April, 2014 No, no and thrice no. my thoughts too. I've watched him a number of times and he looks less than the average striker with his background, but now he's suddenly scored a few goals he suddenly he gets a multi-million pound price tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 30 April, 2014 Author Share Posted 30 April, 2014 but what does l ess than the average striker with his background mean ???? and who mentioned a multi million Pound stiker ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefuriousb Posted 1 May, 2014 Share Posted 1 May, 2014 Is he the new Van Wolfswinkel or any of the other flops you bigged up? Can't believe I am saying this, but I am with Glasgow and think that Connor Wickham would be an ideal signing. He fits our criteria of taking young, hungry adaptable players perfectly. He can either play as a wide forward or as the centre forward. He could be the long term replacement to Rickie - who will not be able to play every game Now I am going for a wash with a wire brush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 1 May, 2014 Share Posted 1 May, 2014 my thoughts too. I've watched him a number of times and he looks less than the average striker with his background, but now he's suddenly scored a few goals he suddenly he gets a multi-million pound price tag. although football is a confidence game particularly when you have the talent. maybe he is starting to gain his. a young kid can easily start to grow with a little confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 1 May, 2014 Share Posted 1 May, 2014 You are kidding right? Wickham is very mobile and has much more pace than Lambert ever has. Wickham has been deployed as a wide striker in the past. He's no lump of a target man. I like him but sadly there is such a dearth of strikers you will have 6 or 7 PL teams trying to sign if Sunderland go down, which they may well not do, hence the price will likely be silly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 1 May, 2014 Share Posted 1 May, 2014 Wickham is exactly the type of player we would go for - i.e. some Prem credentials and less than £5m. I doubt very much that we will go for him as I think the club will place their faith in Gallagher learning his trade from RL and who will cost a whole lot less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcowzer Posted 1 May, 2014 Share Posted 1 May, 2014 yes please, if the mackems go down..star of the future imo If he's that good why has he been out on loan this season, given Sunderland's parlous position in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 1 May, 2014 Share Posted 1 May, 2014 If he's that good why has he been out on loan this season, given Sunderland's parlous position in the leaguehe's the new Ibrahimovic according to some on here. It is the common disease of the football fan, score a few goals in high profile end of season games and they are the new rising star.Forget the previous 40 games. i will wait until the end of next season and then people can come back and say we told you so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 1 May, 2014 Share Posted 1 May, 2014 I was thinking before he went on his scoring run that he would be worth a cheeky bid as a cheaper option. Clearly always had talent, just moved too soon and hasn't played enough. His price has probably gone back up now he's got some goals and it also looks likely that Sunderland will stay up so less likely now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 1 May, 2014 Author Share Posted 1 May, 2014 If he's that good why has he been out on loan this season, given Sunderland's parlous position in the league i said the future..i Think this season comes under 'past' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 1 May, 2014 Author Share Posted 1 May, 2014 he's the new Ibrahimovic according to some on here. It is the common disease of the football fan, score a few goals in high profile end of season games and they are the new rising star.Forget the previous 40 games. i will wait until the end of next season and then people can come back and say we told you so where on here does anyone mention Ibrahimovic? drama queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 1 May, 2014 Share Posted 1 May, 2014 he's the new Ibrahimovic according to some on here. It is the common disease of the football fan, score a few goals in high profile end of season games and they are the new rising star.Forget the previous 40 games. i will wait until the end of next season and then people can come back and say we told you so Wickham did score a fair few goals for Sheffield as well this season, nothing for Leeds mind you. Perhaps he's just finally got his act together and is starting to confirm some of the potential he showed at Ipswich...from there to be the next Zlatan...well that's a big leap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 1 May, 2014 Share Posted 1 May, 2014 where on here does anyone mention Ibrahimovic? drama queenmeow, IMO we need mobile and quick thinking forwards with an eye for goal.i don't think Wickham fits the bill, he is a player who had a big reputation that never was justified and. I believe little has changed. If you come back next season after he has scored 20 goals or near to that I will hold my hand up and say I was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 1 May, 2014 Share Posted 1 May, 2014 Surely only one thing matters here. Would he possibly go for a price that makes him worth a risk? I can't see the answer being yes. They overpaid and now he's shown glimpses of potential. Why would they take less? It'd be 11m+ and clubs like Saints would want more for their money surely? As for the trolls, they'll just big up whoever is flavour of the month but be the first to turn on them if form changes, which is course it always does. They just get bored very quickly. This really, I think he is a decent prospect actually but he hasnt done enough for me for the price that Sunderland would want for him. I think he will do better staying at Sunderland for atleast another season and potentially get more game time and confidence. He has attributes to be very good, big, quick, technically able, strong and what is he 21 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbob40 Posted 2 May, 2014 Share Posted 2 May, 2014 Bit spotty though isn't he? Too ugly for our team....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 3 May, 2014 Author Share Posted 3 May, 2014 nice assist from the Barclays premier League player of the month today, as poyet rightly pointed out , Sunderlands revival is mainly down to wickham..would be a good squad player for Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 3 May, 2014 Share Posted 3 May, 2014 nice assist from the Barclays premier League player of the month today, as poyet rightly pointed out , Sunderlands revival is mainly down to wickham..would be a good squad player for Saints. You're proposing we spend upwards of £10m on a player who has had 1 good month. Why not spend half as much money on Adam Le Fondre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 3 May, 2014 Author Share Posted 3 May, 2014 You're proposing we spend upwards of £10m on a player who has had 1 good month. Why not spend half as much money on Adam Le Fondre? silly argument..if a manager was to spend that much ( not actually a lot nowadays) Money on a good prospect , it could work out to their advantage , on the pitch and potentially a good sell on price so good business. le fondre is a 27 year old Championship bit part player with his potential already obvious... i've never said he's 'the next zlatan' etc , i just Think he has lots of potential, my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 3 May, 2014 Share Posted 3 May, 2014 silly argument..if a manager was to spend that much ( not actually a lot nowadays) Money on a good prospect , it could work out to their advantage , on the pitch and potentially a good sell on price so good business. le fondre is a 27 year old Championship bit part player with his potential already obvious... i've never said he's 'the next zlatan' etc , i just Think he has lots of potential, my opinion. The point is, barely a year ago ALF was flavour of the month and banging them in. Now he is an average Championship player. It's a valid argument as it shows the dangers of judging a player based on one month of good form. Yes, potentially a good sell on price but only if he spends a whole season scoring 15-20 goals. You could say about Gaston but the reality is he is worth half what we paid for him. It's irrelevant anyway. Signing other Premier League players on big transfer fees isn't Saints business model. Our signings this summer will be importants and young, lower league players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 3 May, 2014 Share Posted 3 May, 2014 Sill not quite understanding why people are championing us spending so much money on someone who will be nothing but a squad player. We will sign someone better than what we have, then the current players become the squad players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 3 May, 2014 Share Posted 3 May, 2014 No joking I would get Gary Hooper and RVW on the cheap, then I would get an out and out winger, creating chances and putting them away is an issue for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 3 May, 2014 Share Posted 3 May, 2014 No joking I would get Gary Hooper and RVW on the cheap, then I would get an out and out winger, creating chances and putting them away is an issue for us. And that's why you're not a manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 And that's why you're not a manager. RVW has been poorly supplied this year, look at his record elsewhere, Hooper is a great little player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 It's easier than that, we just sign Kieron Richardson and Nicola Zigic. Knock some crosses in to the big man at the far post and boom, back of the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downthe36 Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 No joking I would get Gary Hooper and RVW on the cheap, then I would get an out and out winger, creating chances and putting them away is an issue for us. I always thought you were on a wind-up, now I know you're on a wind-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 It's easier than that, we just sign Kieron Richardson and Nicola Zigic. Knock some crosses in to the big man at the far post and boom, back of the net. Get Francis 'fox in the box' Jeffers for the knock downs also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 Get Francis 'fox in the box' Jeffers for the knock downs also. Lets be honest our options our weak and the purchases of previous years in that dept have been questionable, if we can get them at cheap price why not, we have to shop for a striker dont we and I'm not positive we have a lot of money and Gallagher plainly needs more time to develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 we should buy wickham as he is from Hereford like me therefore he is class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 RVW has been poorly supplied this year, look at his record elsewhere, Hooper is a great little player. Maybe sign Altidore from Sunderland as well? Look at his record in the dutch league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 No joking I would get Gary Hooper and RVW on the cheap, then I would get an out and out winger, creating chances and putting them away is an issue for us. A year or so ago I told you that Hooper was not of PL standard, thanks to him for proving me right. If we wanted to sign Hooper we might as well just keep Sharp (who is not of PL standard either) because he's still going to have a year left on his contract anyway. The front office have some major work to do to get shot of he, Osvaldo and Mayuka again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 No joking I would get Gary Hooper and RVW on the cheap, then I would get an out and out winger, creating chances and putting them away is an issue for us. As you posted this a 12.57am I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you were on the sauce - whether this is your real opinion or an attempt at a wind-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 No we sign Osvaldo who belts one of our own, has a scoring record similar to the said two and is now on loan, we can not claim any high ground on this, I dont believe we are going to have a lot to spend so I think a punt is worth it on RVW as Norwich fans have said he is an instinctive striker who relies on balls to his feet, he has not had that supply, others in the Norwich team have also been played out of position so that has not helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 We do NOT need Whickham. We have Sam Gallagher who by next season will be as good as Connor is now (apart from the goals scored but in GS mode would probably have as good or better a goals per start ratio). Behind him it looks like we will have McQueen coming through as back up next year. What we need is a something between SRL & JRod and Messi - say Dani Osvaldo, but OBVIOUSLY after a Brain Transplant, an Injection of Motivation and Desire, or simply just a similar striker with an IQ of more than 6. Connor is NOT that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 If I had the choice Bony would be a better use of the money, he scored frequently and has pace and power. Not sure what price he'd be though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 If I had the choice Bony would be a better use of the money, he scored frequently and has pace and power. Not sure what price he'd be though Good call. Interesting to see if Swansea can keep hold of him & Michu IF Monk gets the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 I think a punt is worth it on RVW as Norwich fans have said he is an instinctive striker who relies on balls to his feet...... Out of interest, where have Norwich fans said this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 Good call. Interesting to see if Swansea can keep hold of him & Michu IF Monk gets the job If they can keep them both fit and get them up to form, Swansea's attack will be frightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 Out of interest, where have Norwich fans said this? In his head, I imagine. He's still trying to justify his constant ''bigging'' up of their transfer policy in the summer, when the reality is that their transfer policy has lead to them being relegated. The vast majority of Norwich fans I know (Ok, only 3...) have said that he's the worst ever striker they'd seen play for them, and that's quite some statement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 In his head, I imagine. He's still trying to justify his constant ''bigging'' up of their transfer policy in the summer, when the reality is that their transfer policy has lead to them being relegated. The vast majority of Norwich fans I know (Ok, only 3...) have said that he's the worst ever striker they'd seen play for them, and that's quite some statement! Gotta say that BS's post about RVW smacks of a classic example of the trolling he gets accused of on another currently active thread. Touting one of the biggest flops of the season as a good target for us "could" be described as a valid opinion I suppose, but any sane reader would think otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 Van Wolfsvinkel and Hooper were today sidestepped for.....Elmander as their lone striker. And when they subbed Elmander they made it for Redmond....as their lone striker. Still someone saying that Hooper and Van Wolfsvinkel would be good choices for us.....that are playing with a lone striker. You figure it out people... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 In his head, I imagine. He's still trying to justify his constant ''bigging'' up of their transfer policy in the summer, when the reality is that their transfer policy has lead to them being relegated. The vast majority of Norwich fans I know (Ok, only 3...) have said that he's the worst ever striker they'd seen play for them, and that's quite some statement! Er, Norwich are NOT relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 4 May, 2014 Share Posted 4 May, 2014 Er, Norwich are NOT relegated. They are all but gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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