Why would someone do that? Because they are already out of Europe. Elber anyone?
Originally posted by mikhail:
<strong>Why would someone do that? Because they are already out of Europe. Elber anyone?</strong><hr></blockquote>
You do raise a valid point. The cup-tied players can't help as in the CL also means they have to miss European football unless their team's already out.
It does narrow it down big time: Elber, maybe Zlatan or Mido... What about Michael Owen?
Originally posted by antohan:
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What about Michael Owen?
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Originally posted by antohan:
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What about Michael Owen?
He'll be playing in the UEFA Cup!!! <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />
We aren't going to get a GREAT striker. We will have to settle for one who is pretty good - i.e. Gudjohnsen or Di Canio - or both would be nice, leaving Forlan to frighten Giggsy.
forlan to frighten giggsy??????
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di canio
Hassan SASS
Phil Neville up front with RVN <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />
<img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" />The way I see it, we need a shadow striker. We have 2 out-and-out strikers in Ruud and Ole, but as you will all have seen recently, Ole can't link up play for shit, and has awful control. He is fantastic at putting the ball away. Ruud needs help, so we need a shadow striker.
Of course there will be problems with being cup-tied for the Champions League, but we have been struggling in the Premiership so we need a striker like Tristan, Gudjohnssen, di Canio (can do a job), etc.
The problem in the Premiership is that someone like Veron is looking for incisive passes, but nobody apart from Ruud's got any fecking idea about finding that few yards of space. And as Scholes just looks like he's not cut out for the deep striking position, let's go buy one - I prefer Tristan personally.
Of course there will be problems with being cup-tied for the Champions League, but we have been struggling in the Premiership so we need a striker like Tristan, Gudjohnssen, di Canio (can do a job), etc.
The problem in the Premiership is that someone like Veron is looking for incisive passes, but nobody apart from Ruud's got any fecking idea about finding that few yards of space. And as Scholes just looks like he's not cut out for the deep striking position, let's go buy one - I prefer Tristan personally.
we have two great cup tied strikers who are already here - ruud and ole who have just not been in form.
- ruud and ole who have just not been in form.Elber or Anelka? No brainer. Why not Anelka?
Why not indeed?
Reply to livvie20.
Are you from outer space? OGS scored a good goal on Saturday and that's what he does. I'm saying his link-up and control are poor.
Did you see how Scholes and Veron were pissed off with him on Saturday? Or did you miss those moments by any chance.
I'm not criticing his marksmanship, but for shit's sake, he's got to do better with his didtribution!
Are you from outer space? OGS scored a good goal on Saturday and that's what he does. I'm saying his link-up and control are poor.
Did you see how Scholes and Veron were pissed off with him on Saturday? Or did you miss those moments by any chance.
I'm not criticing his marksmanship, but for shit's sake, he's got to do better with his didtribution!
£11million-misfit Sergei Rebrov has been placed on the Tottenham transfer list
Fast, deadly. Just cos Glen doesnt know how to use him...
Fast, deadly. Just cos Glen doesnt know how to use him...
Ronaldo would look shite in a Spurs shirt.
He's quick, a great finisher, intelligent in his movement. And we shouldnt get nailed on the price.
Class is permanent...
He's quick, a great finisher, intelligent in his movement. And we shouldnt get nailed on the price.
Class is permanent...
Kevin Phillips - 10 reasons
1. He's got pace
2. a great finisher
3. he'd jump at the chance of a move to United
4. It would increase his England chances
5. Wilko doesn't have a problem selling his best player to us
6. Sunderland have Stewart and Flo so wouldn't miss him
7. He wouldn't need time to 'settle' like foreign players
8. We could probably get him for 10 - 15m with a player exchange
9. He's still young
10. Sunderland are going down
1. He's got pace
2. a great finisher
3. he'd jump at the chance of a move to United
4. It would increase his England chances
5. Wilko doesn't have a problem selling his best player to us
6. Sunderland have Stewart and Flo so wouldn't miss him
7. He wouldn't need time to 'settle' like foreign players
8. We could probably get him for 10 - 15m with a player exchange
9. He's still young
10. Sunderland are going down
Phillips is 29 and not international class. I'll pass.
Litmanen did feck all for Liverpool, Mr. Inconsistent.
Originally posted by mr. destro:
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but i'm sure you gladly accepted cantona after he proved himself?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Le Roi didn't come from the Scouse (spit) though....
Originally posted by mr. destro:
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yea sort've like the force with a jedi..!</strong><hr></blockquote>
Zakly
Ruud.
Against Basel 2002: Sunny has one assist and one goal. Probably not enough for u sunshine-supporters, but I think he did a very good game...good control, good crosses, hard working and scores...what more do u expect...?...does he have to crunch a defenders nuts in the palm of his hand to be accepted...?( Hughes)or is it good enough to score goals ?
Originally posted by MancFanFromManc:
<strong>£11million-misfit Sergei Rebrov has been placed on the Tottenham transfer list
Fast, deadly. Just cos Glen doesnt know how to use him...</strong><hr></blockquote>
Only just spotted this as I've not been around much of late and seldom venture into the Championship Manager suite of the caff.
I must admit, I had the same thought when I heard Spurs were letting Rebrov go. We could pick him up cheap and as he has "flopped" the pressure is off him and he would probably be happy with a few bench starts, not cup tied and at 28 not over the hill. He plays the deep support striker role perfectly when on song and has apparently stated his desire to remain in England although as yet only Kiev and Lokomotiv Moscow have shown an interest.
I would hardly say he has flopped at Spurs anyway, rather that Glenda hasn't the imagination to use him. Graham bought Rebrov only for Hoddle to take over the reigns and he has obviously not featured in Glenn's plans, in 2 and a half years he has made a paltry 48 appearances (27 as a substitute) and has chipped in with 16 goals. Obviously with young up and coming talent in Sheringham and Ferdinand
Put in a low bid with appearances boosting the fee and we couldn't lose even if he really has gone off the boil.
Originally posted by Bury Red:
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Only just spotted this as I've not been around much of late and seldom venture into the Championship Manager suite of the caff.
I must admit, I had the same thought when I heard Spurs were letting Rebrov go. We could pick him up cheap and as he has "flopped" the pressure is off him and he would probably be happy with a few bench starts, not cup tied and at 28 not over the hill. He plays the deep support striker role perfectly when on song and has apparently stated his desire to remain in England although as yet only Kiev and Lokomotiv Moscow have shown an interest.
I would hardly say he has flopped at Spurs anyway, rather that Glenda hasn't the imagination to use him. Graham bought Rebrov only for Hoddle to take over the reigns and he has obviously not featured in Glenn's plans, in 2 and a half years he has made a paltry 48 appearances (27 as a substitute) and has chipped in with 16 goals. Obviously with young up and coming talent in Sheringham and Ferdinand
Put in a low bid with appearances boosting the fee and we couldn't lose even if he really has gone off the boil.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Welcome back Bury Red.
I disagree with you on this choice of Rebrov as a striker. We should be going for proven strikers who can provide real competition for the likes of RVN and OGS rather than buying a player who is likely to stay only at the fringes of the first team.
Originally posted by lchk:
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Welcome back Bury Red.
I disagree with you on this choice of Rebrov as a striker. We should be going for proven strikers who can provide real competition for the likes of RVN and OGS rather than buying a player who is likely to stay only at the fringes of the first team.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I admit his form looks dodgy at the moment given a prolonged absence from the pitch (or a decent team for that matter), this may have affected his stats on Championship Manager but the class he has shown in the past may still be there if anyone has the guts to try him.
I would say he had proved himself in his time at Kiev alongside Schevchenko, if he could create even a fraction of that partnership with Ruud and Ole then we would be unstoppable. His strike rate at Spurs is not bad considering his lack of action whilst his record of 86 goals in 125 appearances for Kiev is excellent considering he was the less prolific, more creative side of the forward line with Schevchenko. Even if you don't rate that, his 15 goals in 10 European Cup performances should impress including both their goals against Arsenal in 98/99.
Rebrov is ideally suited to form the bridge from midfield to striker that we have needed since Eric really, he would give Forlan a bit more breathing space and allow Giggs and Scholes to return to their more natural roles. In Ruud and Ole we have two of the best finishers in the world, we don't need another to put their noses out of joint (or upset our new mod
Available (and cheap)
Not cuptied in Europe
Proven record at the top level
Good English
Right age
Right position
The only negative is his "poor" record at Spurs, which is largely the result of under utilisation and the wrong system for him.
I just feel he is maybe worth a gamble, many thought Eric was too risky at the time <img src="graemlins/keano.gif" border="0" alt="[Keano]" />
Originally posted by Bury Red:
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I admit his form looks dodgy at the moment given a prolonged absence from the pitch (or a decent team for that matter), this may have affected his stats on Championship Manager but the class he has shown in the past may still be there if anyone has the guts to try him.
I would say he had proved himself in his time at Kiev alongside Schevchenko, if he could create even a fraction of that partnership with Ruud and Ole then we would be unstoppable. His strike rate at Spurs is not bad considering his lack of action whilst his record of 86 goals in 125 appearances for Kiev is excellent considering he was the less prolific, more creative side of the forward line with Schevchenko. Even if you don't rate that, his 15 goals in 10 European Cup performances should impress including both their goals against Arsenal in 98/99.
Rebrov is ideally suited to form the bridge from midfield to striker that we have needed since Eric really, he would give Forlan a bit more breathing space and allow Giggs and Scholes to return to their more natural roles. In Ruud and Ole we have two of the best finishers in the world, we don't need another to put their noses out of joint (or upset our new mod
Available (and cheap)
Not cuptied in Europe
Proven record at the top level
Good English
Right age
Right position
The only negative is his "poor" record at Spurs, which is largely the result of under utilisation and the wrong system for him.
I just feel he is maybe worth a gamble, many thought Eric was too risky at the time <img src="graemlins/keano.gif" border="0" alt="[Keano]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
I won't disagree with you regarding Rebrov's ability but is a "pure" link striker really what we need? And one who is very low on confidence which could well be permanent? I would prefer a striker like Gudhjohnsen - has all the attributes of the old Rebrov (create and score goals) plus an age advantage