Who thinks we need two good strikers in tomorrow if we want to get automatic promotion? Austin needed help, and now he is out I think we need two in to score us goals. If we even manage to get just one good striker, not sure if that is good enough as we don't score many goals from midfield. With Simpson also out and Barton wanting a move back to France it is not looking good.
I'll be surprised if we sign anyone on a permanent basis. I'd say we're still looking at loans and if none transpire we're doomed.
We are an appealing prospect to strikers. They can see a chance of getting to the Premiership rather than joining some mid-table-mediocre Championship club. Also more exciting than joining someone like relegation-bound Stoke.
Loans have to be supplementary. We need a permanent signing of quality who will want to fire up to the EPL. Rhodes is the obvious candidate, even at £10m!
Of those that are left & likely to be available I'd have to go for Connor Wickham & Ross McCormack as think the price for Rhodes is likely to be too high. Don't see it happening though unfortunately
We need to sign a striker before 12 noon so that he can play tomorrow. Expect some news very soon, otherwise we are going to lose our biggest game of the season.
Anyone seen this, seems to gaining a little momentum. Would be surprised if its nothing more than idle gossip. http://www.insidefutbol.com/2014/01...r-consideration-admits-harry-redknapp/124897/