New striker

[Rugrat]

Neither Paynter or Vokes are getting games

I'd rather get nobody given our record of loan strikers ... no better than playing with 10 men

 

[Trigger]

I don't think there will be one, Gus won't do anything that may stop Golden Boy getting in the team.

 

[BensGrandad]

I don't think there will be one, Gus won't do anything that may stop Golden Boy getting in the team.

I think that you may be surprised and I feel that Barnes is one of he players that Gus is referring to in his criticism of the team and their attitude.

 

[Rugrat]

I don't think there will be one, Gus won't do anything that may stop Golden Boy getting in the team.

Barnes won't start v Blackpool

 

[Postman Pat]

Apostolos Vellios, at Everton, 20 years old, 6ft 3" not in the first team squad. has a Premier league record of a goal every 86 mins.

 

[Zebedee]

Barnes won't start v Blackpool

Let's hope not. He needs a rest after all his exertions of late. No sarcasm meant.

 

[ditchy]

Apostolos Vellios, at Everton, 20 years old, 6ft 3" not in the first team squad. has a Premier league record of a goal every 86 mins.

he has only played 86 minutes

 

[maltaseagull]

Still think a fully fit Hoskins can do a job for us.

Agreed. It would be good to see him get a chance to prove he is good enough.

 

[Postman Pat]

he has only played 86 minutes

3 goals in 16 apperances for Everton totalling 235 minutes on the pitch. Scored within 8 seconds of play re-starting against Chelsea.

 

[albion534]

Poyet is so stubborn, if he is to become a great manager, he needs to adapt to the situation, which at the moment, he can't

So he resorts to throwing his toys out of his pram

 

[Blues Rock DJ]

'but it will take too long to settle into our style of play' ........

 

[severnside gull]

I think that you may be surprised and I feel that Barnes is one of he players that Gus is referring to in his criticism of the team and their attitude.

FWIW Barnes worked his tits off at Leicester and despite missing the penalty he looked our biggest threat (which says little for the rest). Will Gus bow to the boo boys and drop him? I'm not sure.He is a player of immense promise and it would be risking damaging his progress - a bit like we did so successfully with Craig Davies who hasn't stopped scoring since we gave him away for nothing. Personally I think we need a shake up and a radically different midfield/front line and Barnes is as vulnerable as any. He should not, however, be the only whipping boy.

I did (for about 5 seconds) fantasise that Gus and Tanno being absent from this morning's press conference might mean that they were out chasing a loan striker but the buouyant mood didn't last once I came on NSC. Now I'm off to see the doctor for some anti-depressants

 

[Rugrat]

FWIW Barnes worked his tits off at Leicester and despite missing the penalty he looked our biggest threat (which says little for the rest). Will Gus bow to the boo boys and drop him? I'm not sure.He is a player of immense promise and it would be risking damaging his progress - a bit like we did so successfully with Craig Davies who hasn't stopped scoring since we gave him away for nothing. Personally I think we need a shake up and a radically different midfield/front line and Barnes is as vulnerable as any. He should not, however, be the only whipping boy.

I did (for about 5 seconds) fantasise that Gus and Tanno being absent from this morning's press conference might mean that they were out chasing a loan striker but the buouyant mood didn't last once I came on NSC. Now I'm off to see the doctor for some anti-depressants

Just for the record I've never slated Barnes but (like you say) a shake up of some sort is needed. It's fairly obvious that the shake up needs to happen from Bridcutt forwards and as Barnes is the only really "ever present" I'd be (hugely) surprised if he wasn't "rested" and at least give the CMS/Dobbie combo a full go at 90 mins - partic as it's Blackpool where Dobbie was seen as a superhero (he'll be pushing hard for this one) and will likely get under their skin

 

[sydney]

My suggestion is Micheal Owen, not been getting much of a look in at stoke since he went there in the summer, the flat racing season is over so he has got reason to stay up in cheshire, he might fancy a couple of months out on loan at a championship club

another midget.....no.

 

[Skaville]

Gus said before the Leicester game that if we didn't score he would have to look at bringing in a striker but who do NSC reckon and who is available

My suggestion is Connor Wickham

I would LOVE us to get Connor Wickham.

 

[GreersElbow]

Yes, ideally plucked from league one and with no pace.

Or a 30 year old from La Liga who's been dropped to the bench because he's no longer what he was.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Hull

After our 1st league game had finished Hull fans were creaming themselves over CMS , they said he was twice as effective and skilful as McLean could ever be.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

I believe we are in the chase along with another half a dozen Championship clubs to take Jerome on loan from Stoke.

 

[B.W.]

Neither Paynter or Vokes are getting games

I'd rather get nobody given our record of loan strikers ... no better than playing with 10 men

Yes they are, especially Paynter in L1.

Getting nobody is not a viable option unless you would like to see us continue our fall down the table.

 

[B.W.]

I don't think there will be one, Gus won't do anything that may stop Golden Boy getting in the team.

Yes, it is getting fcuking ridiculous