Wasn’t he carrying a knock and still playing while here? I remember Mowbary or someone saying how quick he was but I don’t think we really saw that and it could have been cause he was playing through the pain barrier as he was out only option. Maybe we’d see more runs in the channel from him if fully fit? I wouldn’t be against him coming back but we’d need another target man style striker as well
According to Mowbray, yes. I liked him, reckon he’ll be a good player at this level when he’s settled somewhere.
7 goals for a lad who started the season as a 17 year old. Hes a popular boo boy but thats good output. Assuming he progresses again this season we could well be looking at double figures. Riggy will either be an 8 or a 10 and needs opportunities as both. We need a proper striker who lives and breathes getting in to areas where he can score, rather than the false 9 dropping deep and linking type.
Could be a couple of bargains to be had with Leeds needing to sell. I’d happily take Greenwood and Gelhardt from them.
agreed. no one will say wyke was a great goal scorer but he got himself into the right places and sometimes that is all a striker needs...that instinct of simply 'being there'.
Bass, Mayenda, Embleton, Matete, Bennette, Anderson, Hemir, Bishop and Triantis I think will all leave either on loan or permanently. Wouldn't be surprised to see Rusyn, Aouchiche and Pembele leave either. That's before we start talking about big bids we could get for Ballard, Neil, Clarke and Hume. Then from the u21s I hope we get some good outgoing loan deals done. Don't just send them to Blyth or Darlo, actually do some research into playing style and find the best fits for them.
I was told there’s interest in Aouchiche from abroad. Wouldn’t be a surprise if he ended up back in France but I’d like to see him in the 10 off a proper forward, under the new manager.
We'd all prefer a Ross Stewart who will do the selfless stuff and pull defenders out of position but to pick up a £10m player for £300k is a rarity. Wyke didn't really move, but when we had someone with Mcgeadys quality planting the ball on his head he was able to score his fair share. By hook or crook we need that central goal threat.
I do too, reckon he’s got loads of ability. 28 league appearances last season and most of those were off the bench. I’m sure he only played 90 minutes once or twice too.
It depends on the price but a 21 year old notching 12 goals for a relegated side is impressive in my book and suggests there'd be a lot more to come in a better team. He'd be well worth a decent chunk of cash imo. Would only add value over time.
Of course, but I just have concerns over how his play would translate to different styles of play especially if you are going to be paying out serious cash. You can get better players for less money who have a wider set of skills.
How much do you reckon he'd go for? I haven't got a clue these days. He looks like a versatile player who could adapt to different roles to me. No doubt there are better value options and if we can get Hume but a CF then great, but there's something to be said for not ****ing about any more and spending solid money on a proven championship goalscorer. Not like the money would go to waste his value will only grow over time.
Sounds a bit steep to me but you're probably right. If it was that much I couldn't see us considering it, I'd guess we wouldn't go beyond 6 at the moment.
