No chance was Wright instead of Dragus. We'll be working on a Dragus alternative now for around 1 - 1.5 million I would think.With the Dragus deal kicked into touch it’s been said we have moved quickly to another target, wondering if that was Wright but doubt it as at 7 million quid this was no knee jerk deal and a different type of player.
So who could this “new” target be ?
I always think that English born players who suddenly identify as Scotish or Welsh when they hit 21,can't have much confidence in their ability.Surprised that the Irish haven't identified a distant relative yet
With the Dragus deal kicked into touch it’s been said we have moved quickly to another target, wondering if that was Wright but doubt it as at 7 million quid this was no knee jerk deal and a different type of player.
So who could this “new” target be ?
If you can bang in 20 goals a season then fine by meI always think that English born players who suddenly identify as Scotish or Welsh when they hit 21,can't have much confidence in their ability.
Its as if they know they will never be good enough for England, so how can I possibly get a full international cap from somewhere else, even at the expense of a young "native" player.
By the above logic, I now identify as a female centre forward from Luxembourg.
Well, we could have a discussion around who are we to say what nationality Louis Binks identifies as?Born in Gillingham according to Wiki.
Is Gillingham in Scotland now then?
The 3 in Robins mooted is 2 strikers and a CB
The other striker will be a loan you would assume, interesting to see if the CB is a loan also
If he identified as an English woman he could be at the world Cup now!Well, we could have a discussion around who are we to say what nationality Louis Binks identifies as?
Or comment on the artificiality of nation states.
However, by conventional wisdom, Gillingham is not currently in Scotland.
Other striker as in the two will be Wright + a loan?
Personally I would like 4 strikers, but with how many AM we have, and our tendency to like playing the box I could see it happening.Yep Wright and a Loan.
Tavares will be loaned out in Jan when fit, and probably released end of contract as he hasnt developed. Word is Obikwu will be taking Tavares position in the squad.
Also there's still the Godden murmurings that don't seem to go away. If we get Wright in, and the pacey loan MR wants, with them 3 and Obikwu, do we need Godden? I think any bid of above 700k (getting back what we paid for him) will be accepted
It had gone away until you mentioned it just then.If Godden goes we will certainly replace him, as I said the Billy Sharpe rumour hasn’t gone away. Thing with loans especially from Premiership they are likely to have to play and not bench warm unlike Sharpe for twelve months as a bit of insurance.
If Godden goes we will certainly replace him, as I said the Billy Sharpe rumour hasn’t gone away. Thing with loans especially from Premiership they are likely to have to play and not bench warm unlike Sharpe for twelve months as a bit of insurance.
Rumours of Duk costing upwards of £5mI think that Duk from Aberdeen would be a great striker to add in place of Dragus, and if we got rid of Godden down the line I would like us to go for Duk’s current striking partner Miovski. Both done quite well scoring over 30 goals combined in the Scottish league this past season. Another sensible striker that fits the Dragus mold would be Ado Onaiwu from Toulouse in Ligue 1. Similarly to Dragus, we would be paying for what he can do physically/talent wise, rather than what stats he’s put up. Not the most prolific, but still a great player physically that has scored goals, just a question of if Robins can get the best out of him, would also be a nice addition in terms of building a partnership with Tats. A younger player I think we should take a chance on is Steven Shpendi from Cesena in Serie C. While not playing in the greatest league, he’s scored loads and has shown potential to be a top class striker in the future. Albanian international, has a twin brother that’s also quite decent. Lastly if we were to go for a loan, Dan Jebbison from Sheffield United would be my pick. Not sure what kind of better strikers are out there in terms of loaning a prem youngster, but we could fill the gap with Jebbison. Has shown loads of promise but did not have a good championship season and is definitely not ready for the Prem. Was decent in League One and definitely has the talent and physical characteristics to become a top class striker. Would get him on loan + buy option if possible.
Forgot about Van Hooijdonk, he would be a great addition.I think that Duk from Aberdeen would be a great striker to add in place of Dragus, and if we got rid of Godden down the line I would like us to go for Duk’s current striking partner Miovski. Both done quite well scoring over 30 goals combined in the Scottish league this past season. Another sensible striker that fits the Dragus mold would be Ado Onaiwu from Toulouse in Ligue 1. Similarly to Dragus, we would be paying for what he can do physically/talent wise, rather than what stats he’s put up. Not the most prolific, but still a great player physically that has scored goals, just a question of if Robins can get the best out of him, would also be a nice addition in terms of building a partnership with Tats. A younger player I think we should take a chance on is Steven Shpendi from Cesena in Serie C. While not playing in the greatest league, he’s scored loads and has shown potential to be a top class striker in the future. Albanian international, has a twin brother that’s also quite decent. Lastly if we were to go for a loan, Dan Jebbison from Sheffield United would be my pick. Not sure what kind of better strikers are out there in terms of loaning a prem youngster, but we could fill the gap with Jebbison. Has shown loads of promise but did not have a good championship season and is definitely not ready for the Prem. Was decent in League One and definitely has the talent and physical characteristics to become a top class striker. Would get him on loan + buy option if possible.
I think he'd take to the championship like a Duck to water.Quacking player though
How has Obikwu shown that?Im pretty sure it has gone away
No one else other than you mentions it, not even seen any media say it for weeks
Robins wants a pacey prem loan, and Obikwu has shown enough to be 4th choice, if we get the loan he wants on top of Wright Godden will go
Big addition to the wage Bill though.I think he'd take to the championship like a Duck to water.
Leaburn, Cannon and Zeqiri would be good signings.Rodrigo Muniz, Troy Parrot, Shane Lavery, Rhian Brewster, Miles Leaburn, Mason Burstow, Tom Cannon, Andi Zeqiri, some other names to add to the bucket.
Lavery is not that bad, was banging goals in until recently. Munoz and Parrot not the best seasons but there are still players in there.Leaburn, Cannon and Zeqiri would be good signings.
Be extremely disappointed with Lavery, Parrot or Muniz.
How has Obikwu shown that?
TBF when has he ever banged the goals in?Lavery is not that bad, was banging goals in until recently. Munoz and Parrot not the best seasons but there are still players in there.
Looks like they have agreed to pay the £1m loan fee but not yet finalisedHasn’t Cannon joined Preston?
Scored for fun in Northern Ireland, was good for Blackpool the beginning of 21/22.TBF when has he ever banged the goals in?
£700k for a 32 year old striker?Yep Wright and a Loan.
Tavares will be loaned out in Jan when fit, and probably released end of contract as he hasnt developed. Word is Obikwu will be taking Tavares position in the squad.
Also there's still the Godden murmurings that don't seem to go away. If we get Wright in, and the pacey loan MR wants, with them 3 and Obikwu, do we need Godden? I think any bid of above 700k (getting back what we paid for him) will be accepted
he's no Hudlin£700k for a 32 year old striker?
Snatch hand straight off.
If we have Simms and Wright surely no Premier League club would loan us a striker as they'd have little opportunity to play?Godden still has some goals in him imo but I agree that we should look to let him go while he still has some value. Should he leave I think we should look for a Dragus mold to go along with a young raw prem loan up top.
Guess it depends if they are an out and out striker. If they are a forward who can also play behind the strikers there would be an incentive as they could play in the box.If we have Simms and Wright surely no Premier League club would loan us a striker as they'd have little opportunity to play?
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