Who do we want?

How about Paul Scharner? He's younger than Koren and better in my book plus he's leaving West Brom because he wants to play more games. He'll probably want to stay in the Prem but it's at least worth a phone call surely...

ibelieve,

It seems you are asking why do we bother talking about players who we would like to sign when we are not professional scouts, members of that player's team, fanbase, etc - so cannot give a full account of their game, let alone their proposed contribution to our squad?

I think the answer is pretty simple. It's fun, interesting and we are all passionate about football. These boards are all about subjectiveness and opinions, hence to create debate as opposed to objective and 100% factual statements (although people sticking 'fact' on the end of a subjective statement does seem to be a trend for some).

With regard to external opinions being different on players, in comparison to those involved with the individual's club/fan base; I would say they are more than likely always going to be.

I guess there's an argument that external opinions are less accurate because, as you said, they do not see them playing every week (just as the fan's opinion is less accurate because we do not see them training everyday).

But there is also an argument that perhaps they are not blinded by the subjectiveness of local fans, and in the case of pundits; a further argument that they see more of more players.So I guess it's possible that, whilst Wellens may have been playing poorly, they would know whether it was generally more consistent (and therefore less poorly) than most midfielders in the division.

"A reply with the risk of being shot down. For you joby"
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ibelieve,
I was going to answer more fully, but it looks like Keep the faith1 has already done so much more eloquently than I would have managed.

I think your comments are fair, but we’d have a short thread if we restricted it along the lines you suggest. For example: I could say that we need another right back to replace Peltier. You may agree or disagree, but there are only 2 answers. However, if I said that he needs replacing with a player like Kyle Naughton I might get a few more people agreeing and many more saying that KN is probably an unrealistic target. If I said we should replace Peltier with Kevin McNaughton then the debate would be even more interesting.

I’m actually always surprised by the level of knowledge that some people have about other players. Certainly there are many who have a greater knowledge than me and I often suddenly start taking an active interest in a Barnsley or Doncaster player that I wouldn’t have been interested in previously.

All of this speculation is, of course, meaningless in the end, but it’s the opinions and discussions, which make these forums interesting.

A few names I would like to see us go for;

Scott Cuthbert, Leyton Orient - Former Celtic and Scotland international, been involved in two successive L1 relegation fights but is playing several strands below his level.

Ricardo Rocha, Portsmouth - Experienced, strong and dependable, also able to play out from the back, could do a job.

Kemy Agustien, Swansea - About to become a free agent at Swansea, always liked him when I've seen him, strong defensive midfielder but with technical, passing ability.

Akos Buzsaky - Again soon to become a FA, skillfull technical player, good in the centre or out wide, a more consistent Paul Gallagher.

David Perkins, Barnsley - Must stress, only seen him play once so he could be rubbish, but looked fantastic at Leicester, him and Drinkwater were immense, real chaser and harrier, like Yuki Abe was.

Ross Wallace - Always liked him, quality player, deadly from set pieces but also provides great crosses from open play, we need a left sided winger who is better than Dyer.

Emile Sinclair - Strong, fast and agile, adapted well from transition from L2 to Champ, excellent bench warmer for Beckford and Nugent.

Wow! Some knowledge there Foxello. I'll only comment on the ones I really know much about:

Akos Buzz: Doesn't seem a bad player, but seems to have been around for quite a while without getting recognised by a bigger club. Did he play much for QPR in the PL this season?

Ross Wallace: Good shout I think. I've been trying to think of a left sided player as Dyer has no consistent final ball despite his endeavour.

Another midfielder I've thought of who may be worth a shout is Adlene Guedioura. Looks a pretty composed player with time and space when he gets the ball. I don't know whether Wolves will want to keep him now they've gone down, but he would be worth getting just to annoy the Forest lot who are desperate to bring him back there next season.

.....incidentally Foxello, do you know much about Jacob Blyth from Leamington FC?

No sadly not Joby, though I have heard loads of good things about Jacob Leamington from Blyth Spartans

Whilst we're on the subject of obscure players, another one for the future is the Swindon winger Matt Ritchie. Formerly of Portsmouth, and scored against us in the cup for Dagenham, ex-left back who has turned into a right winger, and one thing we've lacked for donkeys years is a player who can cut in from the right to shoot on his left.

Bilel Mohsni from Southend could be another stab in the dark signing who could come good as well.

http://www.leamingtonfc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1126:blyth-transfers-to-the-foxes&catid=25:news&Itemid=18

I have always been a fan of mat Taylor at west ham & whittingham is more than good enough for prem league. Scharner is also a good player and would do well with us I think. I do think a right back is necessary but can't think of anyone I could say ' he's better then pelts'. I don't pay much attention to the leagues abroad but I bet there is some cracking players in that market we could get our hands on!