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The Yak

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Shacksnutmeg, May 27, 2012.

  1. Shacksnutmeg

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    https://twitter.com/iansingleton1/status/206710675949617152

    Do you think he is an MON type of player? I think he would be a better acquisition than Fletcher.
     
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  2. Red and White Mac

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    I am a fan of Fletcher but would'nt mind if we got the Yak. He knocked a hat full in last season for Blackburn and has a good goal scoring record throughout his career
     
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  3. Hairyhaggis

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    So long as we feed him, i reckon he could do a job. But he appears lazy sometimes, which many a Sunderland fan wont like...
     
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  4. Red and White Mac

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    I think he would be forgiven if he knocked in 15 + for us though
     
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  5. Commachio

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    How old is he?
     
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  6. Hairyhaggis

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    29 or something. Seems like hes alot older though, been playing for ages!
     
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  7. Commachio

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    It does seem like it mate...

    But i often watch MLS......where you have Beckham and co...

    I watched NY V Chivas earlier....with Henry and a player named Juan Paublo Angel............................remember him?

    All still going strong.
     
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  8. Steven Royston O'Neill

    Steven Royston O'Neill Well-Known Member

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    I would have the Yak, he roughs up defenders and we don't have anyone who can do that.
     
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  9. Commachio

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    Thought it had been quiet for a while.....

    Come on Chappy, don't be shy.
     
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  10. parkersafc

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    For a team who were so lacking in front of goal last year we would be foolish if we don't consider the yakubu head scored goals everywhere he's been
     
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  11. billofengland

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    Too lazy for me.
     
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  12. safc1978

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    We have cattermole syd
     
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  13. safc1978

    safc1978 Well-Known Member

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    The yak would be a good signing him & fletcher up front would cause a few problems.
    and maybe rodellaga as back up.

    Yak
    Fletcher
    Rodellaga
    We Could get all 3 for around 10-12m
     
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  14. Commachio

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    I can see your point, but how many teams play with two big men up front now?

    Could it work now? in princile probably not, but that's just why it may just work, for a while....the unexpected.
     
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  15. murray out

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    this, i can't ****ing stand lazy ****s me like
     
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  16. parkersafc

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    17 league goals for a relegated team. What do you want from a striker?
     
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    17 league goals for a relegated team. What do you want from a striker?
     
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  18. The Mackem of Oz

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    Not for me.

    I would much prefer Grant Holt - personally he would offer more to the team, and a better foil for another striker.

    17 goals is good for a relegated team though. But when he played for Everton he hardly set the scoring charts a light.
     
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    please log in to view this image
     
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  20. parkersafc

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    Im sorry but Yakubu has done the business in the premier league multiple times, Grant Holt has had one good year. There's no argument for Holt being better.

    he scored 15 league goals in his first season at Everton
     
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