http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21383420
Is young Connor all he's cracked up to be?
I think this is a good un by Mr Jones.
Welcome Connor.
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Connor Wickham - onion or opinion?
posted on 8/2/13
Christ, Sunderland paid 15m for him according to wiki.
Shiiiiit - we have a 15 million pound striker!!
Antonio to the right, Lee into the middle and Prutton out maybe?
posted on 8/2/13
Fek me, Sheffield Wednesday? Have a 15m Striker? BLADDY HELL!!!!
posted on 8/2/13
15 mill yes but English players are always overpriced. His scoring record isn't great and the jury is very much out for me.
I just hope DJ gets it right with him and doesn't unbalance he side to accommodate him - it rarely works.
And as for moving Prutts to the wing an Lee into MF - that makes no sense at all. Both are currently playing in their rightful positions, which is why both are performing well.
If it ain't broke....
posted on 8/2/13
Prutton out mean benching him
Just an idea, I think he's done well - but if we're going to be progressive, David Prutton is not going to be a regular.
posted on 8/2/13
Prutts has been in good form - I agree, he isn't the future but he has bags of experience and he adds bite to the midfield. He can also pass to members on his own team and is in good form at the moment.
He stays at the moment for me, Antonio would be the one to make way. Needs a rest and is currently being played out of position and quite linking up with Lita.
For me tomorrow, same team. Lita has to start - Wickham on the bench an on at HT upfront if we are struggling
If we can stagger over the line this term I will be happy - priorities next term are a young CH, tough midfielder and a striker.
posted on 8/2/13
It looks like Wickham likes playing off the main front striker, so I will go with Earlsfield on this one...
..maybe starting on the bench and then comes on to give option of changing the play/formation or slots in to give Antonio a rest
posted on 8/2/13
Wickham did not cost £15 million. Sunderland paid out an initial £8 million with potential for a £4 million add on.
He's a quality player nevertheless, and well done to DJ for securing his signature amidst competition from other clubs.
posted on 8/2/13
If Dave Jones drops Lita (a player who has a 100% scoring record) for Wickham even I'll be amazed by the mans utter stupidity.
If that happens he should be sacked at half time. Luckily we Stuart Gray around who would surely not allow this kind of idiotic decision to happen.
Lee has been fantastic on the right and moving him from the position where he has such a great understanding and partnership with Sir Lewis of Buxton simply has to remain!
If Jones wants wickham in the team its a straight swap for Antonio in my opinion or he's on the bench with an appearance in the final 20mins (depending on the score) for Lita or Antonio. The latter been my preference.
posted on 8/2/13
If it was only 8mil, stick him on the bench
posted on 15/2/13
That's nearly twice our record transfer fee. Shows what a gap there is between us and anyone half decent.