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Were we really after for Aspas?

Discussion in 'Swansea City' started by SA9JACK, Aug 24, 2013.

  1. Ramblin'Jack

    Ramblin'Jack Member

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    I dont think Aspas was a red herring and would have been be a brilliant signing for us. He is versatile up front can play forward, winger, no. 10. He will score plenty goals and assists for Liverpool just give him half a season to settle.

    But when that is said, Poz' does look like a similar player but for much less money which is great.
     
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  2. Master Yoda

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    We're all actually quite impressed with him.

    1 assist in the first game, lots of goals and good play preseason... some very clever touches yesterday. Will score soon, probably bag a modest 6-10 this year.

    Way better than Downing - and if we bring in a new winger he'll be great coming off the bench.
     
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  3. Jokeren1943

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    Aspas is a very average striker

    He would proberly do ok in some of the struggling clubs at the bottom of PL, but playing in Liverpool...

    sturridge and Suarez are just classes better.
     
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  4. Master Yoda

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    You've followed his career so far then yes?
     
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  5. Sharpe*

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    You're joking me? He looks really good.
     
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  6. ValleyGraduate12

    ValleyGraduate12 Aberdude's Puppet
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    Compared to some of the players you already have there ;)

    Much better than Borini though <ok>
     
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  7. Sharpe*

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    You lot are getting far too cocky.
     
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  8. Matthew Bound Still Lurks

    Matthew Bound Still Lurks Well-Known Member

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    and you are ?
     
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  9. Sharpe*

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    Is that a question or a statement? You're not making sense.
     
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  10. Matthew Bound Still Lurks

    Matthew Bound Still Lurks Well-Known Member

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    well considering there was a question mark I'd have to say it was question .
     
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  11. swanseaandproud

    swanseaandproud Well-Known Member

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    we lost out because we were to slow off the mark with laudrup and jinx arguing about funds. It was more than likely that we would have lost out on him to a bigger club anyway, we shall never know now..
     
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  12. Jokeren1943

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    The 4-5 whole matchs I have seen him play in both Spain and Liverpool he is an average striker.

    I will be very surprised if he is gonna score 10 goals for Liverpool this season.
     
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  13. ProjectVRD

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    Less time dealing crack, more time reading friend. :)
     
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  14. Master Yoda

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    So no, you know little about him.

    He isn't even playing as a striker for us, and wasn't an 'out and out' striker for Celta either.

    10 goals would be a great output from him. We want him for goals, yes, but mainly link up play and creativity - which he is doing very well with.
     
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  15. Jokeren1943

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    He is average in a league like Premier League.

    He will most likely end on the bench.
     
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  16. ValleyGraduate12

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    Will fit in well with that lot then <laugh>
     
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  17. Jokeren1943

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    But he is better then Shechter <party>
     
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  18. Master Yoda

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    Which you have decided before September of his first season, after two games (one of which he assisted the only goal in).

    All conjecture pal.
     
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  19. swanseaandproud

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    <laugh> Brilliant..<ok>
     
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  20. ValleyGraduate12

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    Liverpool are that good Notts County have equalized to 2-2, even with their superstars playing <laugh><laugh><laugh>
     
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