Nobby Cybergoat
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There's no evidence that anyone was in reality willing to pay anywhere near that.
I don't think we've ever had a bid for him
[Albion] Liam Delap - Man City
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I don't think we've ever had a bid for him
Justice
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macbeth
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Really? I mean, they’re pretty similar, but Delap clearly has an extra yard or two of pace, which makes all the difference in top flight football
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There was a bid for him towards the end of the January transfer window.
Super Steve Earle
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It does. But as Shearer said of Ferguson ' Right foot, left foot, header - this kid has it all'. I see Delap as a flat track bully, muscular and quick.
Ferguson has a natural talent and eye for a quick touch and shoot. More finesse and that special something you can't teach or build in the gym. Both excellent prospects, but sadly until Ferguson recovers his health he is stuck among the also fans.
Potential as a striker only really works if you are scoring goals though.
Evan has scored 1 goal this season, in 19 games.
GT49er
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Not so much a matter of comparisons and 'who's better' - but IF Ferguson can be fixed, he's one hell of a player. The IF looks bigger every time he steps on the field at the moment though.
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Delap looks good at times, but also a bit of a clogger with a heavy touch at others.
At this moment he is far better than Ferguson, but two years ago I’d argue he (Fergie) was at least as good as Delap is now, ……..but that was two years ago…..
Justice
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Pascal doesn’t agree about the pace anology.
macbeth
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Bit different for a central midfielder who has to run into channels less though isn’t it?
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Not sure anyone playing for Ipswich could have the luxury of being called a "flat track bully". Delap has scored 12 in 30, with 2 assists, in a side that is PL JUNK. Fergie could only dream of returns like that, and he was part of a far better team.
I appreciate he's been hampered with injuries, but I fear we may have seen the best of him already. Can't see West Ham beating down our door to sign him permanently. I hoped that loan move might have reinvigorated him, but lets face it, he's fallen off a cliff.
American Seagle
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Do we really need hoofball Pulis style long throws?
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Who's asking for that ?
Justice
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Ferguson needs a pre season to get him fit again, I quite like the idea of Delap, our new Greek lad and Fergie leading the line all three on form would be a handful.
Justice
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If you just meant strikers then I agree with you although they can also be wise old goats like Murray also.
Justice
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Why can’t he play on the break? We would create far more chances for him than Ipswich have been. For £40m and 20 goals later he’s doubled value in a season.
JetsetJimbo
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I think it's interesting that the rumours of United wanting to sign Amorim's pet striker (Gyokeres) have dried up and been replaced with rumours that they want to sign McKenna's pet striker instead.
I don't think we'll get Delap. I think both he and McKenna will be at United when the next season kicks off.
I don't think we'll get Delap. I think both he and McKenna will be at United when the next season kicks off.
American Seagle
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By signing Delap.