The debate erupted not through any belief in him joining us, more that certain posters suggested he wouldn't be good enough. Regardless of the rumour, a worthy footballing debate I think. Talking about other players is half the fun isn't it?
You mean, the statistic based assessment by certain posters has dampened your enthusiasm already!? Why do you think we need a scouting network when we have wikipedia and youtube!?
He's found it tough in the Premier League, but he's been in two poor squads and he's only 24. If he did sign for us, you'd be mad not to be delighted, I suspect he'd seriously tear up the championship. Anyway, a few highlights from his AZ goals…
This was his write up for 2012-13 season in the Dutch first division:
In the opening game of the new Eredivisie campaign, Altidore scored a quick brace as AZ drew 2–2 with reigning champions Ajax on August 12, 2012. Altidore continued his impressive start to the league campaign, netting another...
So you thought 2 stints in the Premier League, one as a teenager for a relegated side, the other in a side in disarray after sacking a manager and being at the bottom of the table for much of the season , was the only stat relevant for presentation, and not 39 goals in 67 appearances for a top...
So you looked at his stats and took the negative, rather than even mention the 39 goals in 67 appearances for AZ Alkmaar in between his loan spell at Hull and going to Sunderland - I just find that odd.