Nugent was always in the pipeline even before the Maynard rumours.
I don't see Nugent and CMS being alternativees to Maynard - Maynard offers a style of play that neither of those players do.
Nugent and CMS are basically quicker versions of Fryatt - they aren't going to make something out of nothing or take players on, they aren't going to make chances for themselves if you hoof it up to them desperately when you're under pressure. They are goalscorers - right place in the right time players that will score if you give them service (in theory).
Players like Maynard, Yakubu, Bothroyd etc make things happen themselves and it's this as well as their goalscoring that makes them the most sought after at this level.
If we can't get Maynard I think we need a similair player.
I don't see Nugent and CMS being alternativees to Maynard - Maynard offers a style of play that neither of those players do.
Nugent and CMS are basically quicker versions of Fryatt - they aren't going to make something out of nothing or take players on, they aren't going to make chances for themselves if you hoof it up to them desperately when you're under pressure. They are goalscorers - right place in the right time players that will score if you give them service (in theory).
Players like Maynard, Yakubu, Bothroyd etc make things happen themselves and it's this as well as their goalscoring that makes them the most sought after at this level.
If we can't get Maynard I think we need a similair player.