Fits the profile, young and strong. Dont know a hugh amount about him but 8 million doesnt buy you alot in the prem so maybe this is the way to go? I would like to keep Jones over Crouch (1 has to stay I think) and I cant see Walters getting a game next term so we probably need another aswell?
Off the oatcake: (sounds encouraging) Hannover fan His pace, his ridiculous aerial dominance in both boxes and his natural willingness to defend whenever the ball is lost brought a new quality to Hannover’s attack, leaving it unimaginable how good the Red Devils must be if Diouf didn’t even make it onto the bench. But when it comes to counter-attacking, Diouf is a nightmare for any defence. There is hardly anyone as fast as him in the already fast paced Bundesliga. Plus, Diouf does not fall as easily as so many wimps that contaminate Bundesliga football with their annoying presence. Instead, he uses his body like a buffer stop. For an often uninspired and tired Bundesliga side producing low quality deliveries, he scored 15 goals and generated 7 assists in 27 league fixtures (as of 9th February 2013). He shot 7 goals in 9 Euro League appearances. He paved the way to the Euro League quarterfinals where he scored in both games against the later Cup Winner Atletico Madrid. While many of his goals are headers, the most astonishing goal was the 20 metres overhead kick against Schalke. But it is not only his goals that make Diouf so extremely popular among 96 fans, it is his inspiring determination and his pure will to run more than anyone else on the pitch. He usually has the most sprints and the highest maximum speed (up to 35 km/h), plus he scores and helps out in his own box if rendered necessary. In a match against Hoffenheim he had 33 sprints. He can be targeted with long balls from the defence or the keeper, yet he comes out on top and delivers the ball to one of the midfielders. If you want my 50 cents worth, there is not a shadow of a doubt that he is our most valuable player, measuring value not in terms of money but in performance on the pitch and the positive West African vibes that have permeated da club since the jovial Diouf joined the squad. Plus, he is not as money-craving and overrated as his American double. He is the real deal. Rumour has it that Jürgen Klopp is aware of that too…
Just interested to know why you'd both choose Jones over Crouch. I think Crouch is better technically, but last year when he was out injured we were better with Jones in the team, as he was more suited to our style and formation. However, as we will no doubt be using a different system to play a different style of football this coming season, why would you prefer Jones?
Kenwyn Jones is one of the worst players ive ever seen with the ball at his feet. Crouch is twice the player Jones is IMO
I will agree that Crouch is a more technical player I also think we are a better team without Crouch, we seem to be more versatile. Jones seems to win more balls in the air and more free kicks and we seem to be more dynamic with Jones on the pitch. In a nutshell, if most of us picked our favourite match from last season I think most would go for the home win over Liverpool, Jones scored one, assisted in another and caused mayhem in the Liverpool defence.
I think Crouch is bar far the better player but as I said when we bought him he was wrong for Stoke. 12 million for a 30+ striker is bad business and if we could recoupe 6 million for him I think that would be good business because he is only going go devalue further. In an ideal world we would sell Crouch, Jones & Walters and stick 12 million into another young pacey striker and use Jerome as the rotation player.
Jones is way too lazy for me and can't stay on his feet. I'd like to see both jones and Crouch go and fresh young exciting talent brought in instead!
Diouf looked quality in the Bundesliga last season and I thought he was quite good at Blackburn too. Well worth a punt, I reckon.
