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So you are Chris Hughton, Tony Bloom gives you 15m to spend on 2 new strikers.......
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It's not really relevant. People keep posting notes through letterboxes saying there are buyers after our houses, doesn't mean we have to sell.
Pevenseagull
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- Jul 20, 2003
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Sergio Leon
Leo Bonatini
Leo Bonatini
Each costing 1.1 - 2.5 m
portslade seagull
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Something like that maybe a tad more can't see anywhere near 15m unless TB wants to break FFP big time
withdeanwombat
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There is no one
Like Tomer the Gun.
Like Tomer the Gun.
The Birdman
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Plenty of strikers on Southern Railway 
Caveman
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- Jul 14, 2003
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I don't know, I'm not qualified and I wouldn't want a 'name' as many people are stating, maybe Ulloa being the only one.
I'd rather a bit of an unknown with passion and desire. Character is as much of importance!
Murray and Barnes are a no, Murray comes with baggage, divides opinion... Not really where we sit right now after a great season Imo.
I'd rather a bit of an unknown with passion and desire. Character is as much of importance!
Murray and Barnes are a no, Murray comes with baggage, divides opinion... Not really where we sit right now after a great season Imo.
casbom
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- Jul 24, 2007
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To replace Bobby I would get Lambert in. For the other striker I think Spain appears to be a good breeding ground, so someone like Nolito could be worth a go. In his last year at Celta Vigo and a proper no 10 although he'll be 30 this year, he has the quality to score plenty of goals in this league.
OvingdeanSeagull
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Ah. 5'7, 21 league goal scoring "lump" Ross McCormack. I do agree that we shouldn't spend major cash on him as he's almost 30 now, however I don't see how anyone can deny he's a great player at this level, nor why anyone would want us to sign Vydra after his massively disappointing season with Reading. Murray is past it now too, couldn't get on the bench for Bournemouth this season. For £15m, we should be aiming much, much higher.
BensGrandad
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Irrespective of price I think Murray and Vydra would give us more VFM than McCormack.with hos spare tyre
Ahh FM.. Elvis was playing inside forward on the right for me in my first year as champions and the first year of the premiership and he slayed it! Harold Preciado was a decent cheap buy from BOCA, but he was no Calleri, who was top scorer in the championship for me and then done a runner to Dortmund. Didn't even leave me a note goodbye. Never forgive, never forget.
mreprice
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TBH any two of those mentioned would be great. Have we signed any strikers as good as them in the past five years (since Ulloa)?
bhafcforever
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- Apr 9, 2016
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Can any of them play left back
SeagullofMalaysia
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Petersen or Terodde or Selke and McCormack
Skipped to the last page so don't know if any of the following has been mentioned but unlike previous seasons when we've scouted abroad and purchased some foreign imports, for every Ulloa we've had a Colunga. What I'll like to see is Hughton invest in a young English striker or perhaps someone with experience of English football. Brentford initially signed Andre Gray from Luton Town and now look at him.
I've got a mutual friend with Matty Taylor from Bristol Rovers, the top scorer in league 2 last year. Would it hurt to take a risk with him? I've been told that Leeds have been sniffing around him so he is attracting other championship options. Also, Will Grigg proves how consistent he can be and could perhaps be that elusive 20+ striker we've been searching for - and let's face it, we'll love to have the "Will Grigg's on fire" chant at the Amex which is going viral.
Other options like Assombalonga would be good as would McCormack. You can't ignore that in the past three seasons combined Ross McCormack is the top scorer at championship level but I think only Villa or Newcastle with their parachute payments could afford his hefty transfer fee and wages. Assombalonga has just recovered from a serious injury so it depends how he gets on over the summer with his recovery.
I think our best bet would be a loan option again. Hemed is a great target man option but we need someone quick and clinical to play off him if we continue with 4-4-2. Baldock just doesn't cut it for me and although Wilson showed promise at first, he quickly faded with odd moments of brilliance but very inconsistent.
I've got a mutual friend with Matty Taylor from Bristol Rovers, the top scorer in league 2 last year. Would it hurt to take a risk with him? I've been told that Leeds have been sniffing around him so he is attracting other championship options. Also, Will Grigg proves how consistent he can be and could perhaps be that elusive 20+ striker we've been searching for - and let's face it, we'll love to have the "Will Grigg's on fire" chant at the Amex which is going viral.
Other options like Assombalonga would be good as would McCormack. You can't ignore that in the past three seasons combined Ross McCormack is the top scorer at championship level but I think only Villa or Newcastle with their parachute payments could afford his hefty transfer fee and wages. Assombalonga has just recovered from a serious injury so it depends how he gets on over the summer with his recovery.
I think our best bet would be a loan option again. Hemed is a great target man option but we need someone quick and clinical to play off him if we continue with 4-4-2. Baldock just doesn't cut it for me and although Wilson showed promise at first, he quickly faded with odd moments of brilliance but very inconsistent.
Watch a re-run of the first leg against Sheff Wed before the injuries set in. Kayal was lost without Stephens alongside him. I was never Stephens biggest fan till he wasn't there. £7million he is not worth that but by the same token, it would take a lot of money to replace him.