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Mackems chase Grant Holt...

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  1. Hugh Briss

    Hugh Briss Well-Known Member

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    Martin O'Neill has made enquiries about Grant Holt, Norwich City have rejected any approach, (Everton & Aston Villa are also rumoured to be interested), Holt has since handed in a transfer request...

    ...he's better than Emile Heskey I suppose? <cool>
     
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    Hugh Briss, May 18, 2012
  2. pgakev

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    What do suppose he is worth? 5 million or more?
     
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  3. Hugh Briss

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    He's 31 now and has obviously missed the England 'boat' now - he's a decent target man and O'Neill has a love of that sort of player.

    He's got 2 years left on his contract so I reckon around 3 to 6m should do it.
     
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  4. Prince Isak (GG)

    Prince Isak (GG) Well-Known Member

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    I will ask him. Hes mates with me on Facebook!

    Cant have him going to the mackams I am afraid!
     
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    Prince Isak (GG), May 18, 2012
  5. Albert's Chip Shop

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    Imagine an ageing line up of... Holt, Heskey and Owen... Pmsl
     
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    Albert's Chip Shop, May 18, 2012
  6. Darth Plagueis

    Darth Plagueis Well-Known Member

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    I would feel sorry for Holt if he went there.

    He'd be asked to basically be a Shola type player.

    Holt obviously wants more... I personally think he's a bit deluded. He's in a club that finished joint with 10th place on its first year up. He thinks he's better than that?

    He's a good striker, but at any club higher than the top 9 he'd be cover, simple as. At Norwich he's at a club that's being run well, has potential and he's getting first team football. He should be grateful.
     
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  7. Hugh Briss

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    The first rumours were of David Moyes making a move for Everton... rumours eh? :laugh:
     
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  8. Cheick Mate

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    More than likely that he wants more money, cant imagine he gets paid alot at Norwich.
     
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  9. Darth Plagueis

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    Considering he's at a club that were in league one two seasons ago, I'd say he's probably not on much more than 10k a week + bonuses.
     
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  10. Agent Bruce

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    And what's wrong with being a mackem slayer type player?
     
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    Sidthemackem Newcastle United 0-1 Cambridge United
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    He could be our mag slayer type player :)
     
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    Sidthemackem, May 18, 2012
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    You can't just buy them, you have to grow your own
     
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    Spiderman-Mask, May 19, 2012
  13. Xisco's Travelling Circus

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    Pfft, who does Grant Holt think he is?
     
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  14. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    And he wasn't even a starting player for Norwich - I think he would be a good short term signing for a team like Stoke who needs a goal in the last 20/30 minutes of a game
     
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    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail, May 19, 2012
  15. Darth Plagueis

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    I thought Holt was their first choice striker?

    He looks better than Morisson IMO.
     
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    Darth Plagueis, May 19, 2012
  16. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    He is their best striker but can't last full games - am pretty sure that second half of this season he came on as sub more often than not (I may be wrong)
     
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  17. Hugh Briss

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    That was the impression I was getting as well, Morison seems to start and play an hour or so and then Holt replaces him/joins him depending on the match scenario.
     
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    Hugh Briss, May 19, 2012
  18. Warmir Pouchov

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    Decent player but whoever gets will end up paying over the odds. He is 31 and they'll expect 5m plus. No sell on value, just throwing dead money. I suppose it depends how desperate you are for a striker but for that sort of money you got Shane Long last season. He got something like 8 in 24, offers pace and is still improving. I'm sure Sunderland could pick up a much better option on the continent.
     
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    Warmir Pouchov, May 19, 2012
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    Cant see why he would leave Norwich foir Sunderland ! why leave a big club for a smaller one?
     
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    goldie, May 19, 2012
  20. Hereward of Bourne

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    This mirrors my own thoughts.
     
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    Hereward of Bourne, May 19, 2012
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