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Alternatives to Maynard

Discussion in 'Leicester City' started by Emilio_Ivanhoe_Heskeynho, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. Emilio_Ivanhoe_Heskeynho

    Emilio_Ivanhoe_Heskeynho Active Member

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    So we may or may not have had another bid rejected by Bristol for Maynard.

    So if we don't get him, who would you get? (He has to be available and realistic, and don't say the Yak, that deal is almost definitely off!)

    I ask because a lot of people (mainly on Foxestalk <whistle> ) have been saying there's plenty of other options who are as good for cheaper. So...what do people have in mind? Who can we see Sven going after? Do we need someone who has a decent goalscoring record or a someone who offers a bit more than just goals?

    Or do some people think that we don't need a proven quality striker at all? I know some people, using last seasons promoted sides as an example, who would be confident with someone like Nugent leading the line for example, as opposed to a more 'wanted' player.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. Barwellfox

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    Goals from next season ?
    Can see Nugent getting 20 in this team
    Gally and King 10 a piece.
    Another 10 from midfield/up front
    Maybe 15 from defence and the rest of midfield.
    Not enough ! We need another goal scorer who is going to be pushing 20 for us.
    Can Vassell and Waghorn come good this season ? Gamble !
    We need that extra man upfront. Maynard IS the man for me, but I am sure Sven has alternatives, but who they are, not the foggiest. Dont think he would go down divisions for a striker, but abroad is a possibility. Am not panicing, just waiting patiently.
     
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  3. I used to be john fallen

    I used to be john fallen Active Member

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    we could all pluck 20 names out of the air, it would probably be someone we have never guessed...but ive a feeling sven will get his man...i just hope he passes the medical.....
     
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  4. Proud Fox

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    Andy Johnson or Yakubu,

    I know its a long shot but Gary Hooper
     
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  5. Lord_Dyer

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    Wasn't he in different strokes?
     
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    Defence 15 goals :|
     
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  7. Proud Fox

    Proud Fox Well-Known Member

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    I think we are making offers and wanting them to get rejected. As if Maynard knows our interest is genuine and we really want him and Bristol are blocking that. He may hand in a transfer request driving his value down. So we dont have to pay that 4-5 M quoted and could probaly get him for around 3-3.5M

    Just a thought
     
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  8. I used to be john fallen

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    kevin phillips to blackpool......................
     
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  9. Red Robin

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    guys fair play for trying,but maynard is not going to the foxes. honest
     
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  10. Proud Fox

    Proud Fox Well-Known Member

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    We'll see
     
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  11. Emilio_Ivanhoe_Heskeynho

    Emilio_Ivanhoe_Heskeynho Active Member

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    I've got it.

    Brett Pitman <laugh>

    Apparently he's better than Maynard anyway <whistle>
     
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  12. Proud Fox

    Proud Fox Well-Known Member

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    If Maynard is worth 4M and Pitman is better he would cost around the 10M mark. Do you think the owners have 10M for 1 player.

    Shame he would of been a great signing. He would of won the the totesport reserve league
     
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  13. Foxesontheup

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    I think it will have to be abroad or a young promising loan player from the prem. Although I can't think of anyone but I'm sure Sven will have some names in his book.

    I'll jizz off IF we do get Maynard. But... Vassell down the middle with Nugent, backed up with Martyn "chomping at the bit" Waghorn will do. Posssibly Kermit if he stays can put in some guest appearances. I'm open to giving him a chance. He fooked up a (important) penalty once. I'm over it!
     
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  14. Pull Your Fox Up

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    He also had one of the worst goals/appearances ratios ever!
     
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  15. Pull Your Fox Up

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    Oh and to add to the thread:

    Hmmm...i think a Mr Tevez recently handed in a transfer request :D
     
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  16. LeicesterWizard

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    Darius Vassell with Martyn Waghorn as sub!

    Vassell playing down the middle, imo, would give him at least 15 goals, at least!

    Couple that with roughly 15 from nugent 10 from gally and king and a possible 15-20 from other players totals about 70 goals.

    That'll be enough <ok>

    We would haveto play our home games in Spain, Italy or Argentina <laugh>
     
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  17. Proud Fox

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    I think a front 5 of Nugent, Maynard, Waghorn, Vassell and Howard is more then good enough. If we get injuries we can just get a loan in
     
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  18. Foxello

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    Ricardo Fuller
    Simon Cox
    Craig Bellamy
    Andy Johnson
    Lucciano Becchio
    DJ Campbell <whistle>
     
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