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I think it's too early to rule out a Baldock upgrade this summer.
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How many strikers do we need?
- Thread starter scousefan
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I think it's too early to rule out a Baldock upgrade this summer.
IcelandicGeezer
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- Apr 15, 2013
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Kjartansson scored this goal yesterday, apparently in front of Brighton scouts, his 9th in his last 8 Allsvenskan matches; albeit suspect goalkeeping I suppose. Guess he didn´t expect him to hit it first time there: http://www.fotbollskanalen.se/video/3444172/kjartansson-avslutar-snyggt---ger-mff-ledningen/
Once, Terry Henry has been the exception at Arsenal not the rule.
All Arsene got from TH, he has lost in trying to replicate it.
One more will do if CH has 100% faith in one of the kids stepping up, or 80% faith in at least 2 of them.
4 strikers isn't enough when one is Baldock and to a lesser extent another is Murray.
It will also be a minor miracle if Hemed can go through 2 full championship seasons unscathed.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Zamora and Wilson have departed, Murray and another to come in would be my guess. Don't forget that Baldock and Hemed were our best striking partnership last year, they play well together.
S'hampton Seagull
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Quality finish!
When Baldock was on the pitch.
I'm more than happy to have SB fourth in the rotation.
I just wouldn't be happy about relying on him.
With 4 strikers last season the team came up short, Shirley they can't make that mistake again.
The eternal hope for all of us, from Tony down, is a development squad striker making the step up.
But if that isn't on the horizon, a 5th striker will be needed, to go with the #1 striker we hope is currently on the shopping list.
durrington gull
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This. He's had enough games to show he ain't a goalscorer at this level
He also had enough games to show how valuable he is within the striker 'unit'.
IMO it would be silly to off load him now, as the club would then be after 2 possible 3 of the most expensive signings.
Marshy
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Just Vydra to come in then we are done
IcelandicGeezer
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Vidar Örn Kjartansson. Well if there is any truth to this rumour, I'll try to describe him as best as I can. He is your typical fox in the box type of striker. If I would have to compare him to anyone I would liken him to Kevin Phillips. He can finish with both feet and is also quite capable in the air. Here is a goal he scored a few weeks ago with his left foot: http://www.fotbollskanalen.se/allsvenskan/tv-har-dundrar-kjartansson-in-3-1/
The one down side of his play is that he often not involved in the play, build up and so on. He's often quite invisible on the field but he only needs that one chance and then bamm.
He was the topscorer in the Norwegian Premier League couple of years ago, where he averaged nearly a goal a game; his 25 goals was the highest top scorer tally in the league since 1998.
The one down side of his play is that he often not involved in the play, build up and so on. He's often quite invisible on the field but he only needs that one chance and then bamm.
He was the topscorer in the Norwegian Premier League couple of years ago, where he averaged nearly a goal a game; his 25 goals was the highest top scorer tally in the league since 1998.
- Jun 27, 2012
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OR ...with 4 strikers last season the team had the best season they've had for 30+ years, were transformed from 14/15 and were the top scorers in the league.
What would the Norwegian prem be compared to? League 1/2?
Still came up short though. A lot of those goals were battering a few rubbish teams, if I recall we struggled to beat teams in the play-off places?
IcelandicGeezer
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In reply to 5ways:
Yes, I would say League 1 for the best teams.
Yes, I would say League 1 for the best teams.
- Jun 27, 2012
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Yes. I remember
Fair enough if we were 10 or 20 points adrift or scored 20 fewer goals than Boro or Burnley but good luck if you want to pin everything about missing out last season on a single factor and be able to say it was definitely this or that.
Whoislloydy
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I'd like to see Jack Harper given a call up for the pre season friendlies at least, saw his goal from last week nice bit of footwork and a great finish
Cheshire Cat
The most curious thing..
We need two, plus a couple of back-ups.
Quality not quantity (except for the actual number of goals they score).
We have several....
Quality not quantity (except for the actual number of goals they score).
We have several....