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Norwich sign striker

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  1. tigerrev

    tigerrev Well-Known Member

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    Norwich have signed forward Kei Kamara from MLS team Sporting Kansas City. Just wondering if that might mean they are willing to let Simeon Jackson out on loan?
     
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  2. HullTigerSteve

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    I just wonder what people see in Simeone Jackson.
     
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  3. tigerrev

    tigerrev Well-Known Member

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    SB was reportedly interested last week - if true I guess he sees something in him
     
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    ollyhcafc Active Member

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    Hope not
     
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  5. Rolling_Thunder

    Rolling_Thunder New Member

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    Iv never heard of Simeone Jackson tbh, so cant think he would be that good
     
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  6. Murdoc

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    On Twitter, people were saying the Simeon Jackson rumours were fake, made by a new "Hull City Live" Twitter page or something in order to gain more followers.

    Simeon Jackson is actually a decent striker. I'd take him on loan if his wages weren't too high.
     
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  7. bum_chinned_crab

    bum_chinned_crab Well-Known Member

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    Without googling hasnt he perenially been a lower league striker? He's decent enough player, but Im not sure he's better than what we have.
     
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  8. originallambrettaman

    originallambrettaman Mod Moderator Staff Member

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    So far this season, he's scored 1 goal in 10 Premier League appearances and 2 goals in 6 cup appearances.

    Last season, he scored 3 goals in 22 Premier League appearances and 2 goals in 4 cup appearances.

    But the season prior, he scored 13 goals in 38 appearances in the Championship.

    He wouldn't top my list, but I think the squad would be improved by having him in it and I'm a bit surprised some people haven't heard of him.
     
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    PLT Well-Known Member

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    He's scored a few goals in the top two divisions for Norwich when he's played.
     
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  10. bum_chinned_crab

    bum_chinned_crab Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I know, but only a few and no better than Jay really. My point was didnt they acquire him when they were in the 3rd tier? As I said, not googled this and all from memory...
     
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  11. originallambrettaman

    originallambrettaman Mod Moderator Staff Member

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    He's played 70 games for Norwich, 32 in the Premier League, 38 in the Championship, he wasn't with them in the third tier and his record is definitely better than Jay's.
     
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    He's scored 17 goals since being @ Norwich (July 2010). I cant see us going for him...
     
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  13. Mr Hatem

    Mr Hatem Well-Known Member

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    How about going for Grant Holt on emergency loan?
     
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    From Blunderside Sport on twatter "Hull City won't be signing Norwich City's Simeon Jackson on loan. We understand an enquiry was made last week but he's not available"
     
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  15. originallambrettaman

    originallambrettaman Mod Moderator Staff Member

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    I think it might be an idea to look at targets that aren't getting a game, rather than first choice Premier League players.
     
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  16. bum_chinned_crab

    bum_chinned_crab Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for that. And where was he before them? Im sure he was a lower league regular previously but I might be wrong. I guess that's why I should follow your example and google everything before posting.
     
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  17. bum_chinned_crab

    bum_chinned_crab Well-Known Member

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    I really am glad you said I was patronising the other day.
     
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  18. originallambrettaman

    originallambrettaman Mod Moderator Staff Member

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    Merely helpful advice.
     
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  19. originallambrettaman

    originallambrettaman Mod Moderator Staff Member

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    He was at Gillingham before he went to Norwich.
     
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  20. bum_chinned_crab

    bum_chinned_crab Well-Known Member

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    I fail to see how what I said was different to:

     
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