So .... ...... has gone so who do we get now as our target man replacement? Hoskins is simular to Barnes and i think between them they will fight it out for a starting place, but what the Judus offered us physically was strength, power and an ability to win headers and draw fouls. That is now missing and i cant wait to see who Gus has lined up for that role. Woods is not the answer in my opinion as rarely won a 50/50 header. Any ideas?
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target man replacement for the judus
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seagulls120
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Earnshaw?? wages may be too much though.
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A tall centre-forward such as Liam Dickinson.
GoldWithFalmer
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Either a bustling tall striker or a genuine small striker with searing pace to burn or both.
Iwelumo. Roberts. Ellington. Lita. Nugent. Hulse.
Or
some previously unheard of Latin genius.
Or
some previously unheard of Latin genius.
GoldWithFalmer
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No thanks!
Thinks gus still likes his big players to still be able to play on the ground! Dickinson cant im afraid.
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It's interesting that we are once again having the debate about a lack of or need for a genuine 20-25 goal a season striker,as a team we are capable of scoring throughout the team and i feel this should always be the case & was largely the reason why we rose to the summit early last season-however the fact remains that if it was not for our 20 goal strikers scoring when the goals from the rest of the team dried up a little,then we might not have been promoted.
severnside gull
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I've said on another thread that I think our main strike force next season will be two mobile strikers (choose two from Barnes/Hoskins/an other - possibly coming back with Gus from Uruguay?) with support from midfield where we will have (hopefully) Noone/LuaLua out wide and either Bennett (if he stays) or a replacement such as Buckley who can play wide or switch inside just behind the strikers. As a Plan A, I think that suits Gus' style.
Plan B will be to bring on a target man to hold on to a lead or a point when we are under pressure. I don't think their striking ratio is the most important thing. It will be their experience and their ability to hold the ball that matters and some added height and arial ability. Of all the names I've seen Chris Iwelumo fits the bill more than most but I really have no idea whatsoever who it might be (and I could of course be entirely wrong in everything I've said)
Plan B will be to bring on a target man to hold on to a lead or a point when we are under pressure. I don't think their striking ratio is the most important thing. It will be their experience and their ability to hold the ball that matters and some added height and arial ability. Of all the names I've seen Chris Iwelumo fits the bill more than most but I really have no idea whatsoever who it might be (and I could of course be entirely wrong in everything I've said)
Goldstone-Ghost
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Michael Chopra? Not sure about his temperament though...or his lack of height. Is a proven goalscorer though at this level. Would also be expensive as he's not out of contract?
Kevin Phillips? (If Birmingham survive...)
Kevin Phillips? (If Birmingham survive...)
kevtherev
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David Nugent would be a great signing. Provided he has settled down south, last thing we want is another moody northener.
Meade's Ball
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It will be important to have someone who can muscle in when necessary. There generally needs to be a player strong enough to hold the ball up and to assist in clearing corners. This doesn't mean buying an immobile bullock, but more a player unafraid to get involved. At present, with all our guile and skilfulness, we're a tad feeble, and it will be vital to have a little more bulk in a division that it shouldn't be so easy to dance through.
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Another Glen Murray
pork pie
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We will probably get Chris Wood back. I don't really rate him, but he is young, and more importantly, Gus sees something in him.
BensGrandad
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Neil Mellor bit overweight but wins the ball in the air and knows where the net is.
Lita is a great shout
Gritt23
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West Hoathly Seagull
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I've said on another thread that I think our main strike force next season will be two mobile strikers (choose two from Barnes/Hoskins/an other - possibly coming back with Gus from Uruguay?) with support from midfield where we will have (hopefully) Noone/LuaLua out wide and either Bennett (if he stays) or a replacement such as Buckley who can play wide or switch inside just behind the strikers. As a Plan A, I think that suits Gus' style.
Plan B will be to bring on a target man to hold on to a lead or a point when we are under pressure. I don't think their striking ratio is the most important thing. It will be their experience and their ability to hold the ball that matters and some added height and arial ability. Of all the names I've seen Chris Iwelumo fits the bill more than most but I really have no idea whatsoever who it might be (and I could of course be entirely wrong in everything I've said)
Thing is what Murray offered and a target man would is extra defensive cover. How many headers did he win from corners and prevent us conceding goals? Also it allows you the option to go long when flicky-flicky isn't working, such as Southampton away. I know Gus doesn't like that style of play, but sometimes you are forced into it and it's no good having two small men up front in that case.