Easier said than done. There's not many elite strikers lying around.
And those that are lying around are worth more than our FFP allowance can budget for at the moment.
comment by Tu Meke (U3732)
posted 12 minutes ago
Easier said than done. There's not many elite strikers lying around.
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Very difficult yeah, especially for Prem sides because teams in Italy, Germany and Spain charge us 150% of what they'd charge each other!
It's about taking opportunities when they come up I think. City did it with Haaland.
Having a killer, as Wrighty put it, is so important. Look at Liverpool without Salah, they just don't look the same to me, they dont carry that threat like they do with him every time they go forward.
There's no one around that comes to mind though, certainly not this month.
Osimhen in the summer maybe but is he really elite? I've not seen much of him but his stats this season are 7 in 13 in Serie A (which we know is a league strikers thrive in then struggle in the PL) and 1 in 4 in the CL. That doesn't scream Lewandowski mk2 to me.
I could see Ollie Watkins thriving at Arsenal and Sivan Toney.
I just think you need a battering ram rather than another technical player. Someone who will get their head on everything, bounce defenders and hit rockets
comment by Chris H (U15205)
posted 46 minutes ago
comment by Tu Meke (U3732)
posted 12 minutes ago
Easier said than done. There's not many elite strikers lying around.
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Very difficult yeah, especially for Prem sides because teams in Italy, Germany and Spain charge us 150% of what they'd charge each other!
It's about taking opportunities when they come up I think. City did it with Haaland.
Having a killer, as Wrighty put it, is so important. Look at Liverpool without Salah, they just don't look the same to me, they dont carry that threat like they do with him every time they go forward.
There's no one around that comes to mind though, certainly not this month.
Osimhen in the summer maybe but is he really elite? I've not seen much of him but his stats this season are 7 in 13 in Serie A (which we know is a league strikers thrive in then struggle in the PL) and 1 in 4 in the CL. That doesn't scream Lewandowski mk2 to me.
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Osimhen just signed a new contract last week im sure.... has a 140m release clause now however.
Only City have an elite striker in the PL. Not too many worldwide either.
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 48 seconds ago
Only City have an elite striker in the PL. Not too many worldwide either.
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City also have a great back up in Alvarez
BTW, Auba not elite or "gamechanger"? Scored 44 in his first two full seasons, scored a European semi final hat-trick and an FA Cup final double. RvP had one great season for us, but the only thing he won was as a late sub on a penalty shoot-out.
It's kinda ironic that Auba was always considered a great finisher but was constantly accused of not doing enough outside the box. Boy, we could do with one of those about now!
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 18 minutes ago
It's kinda ironic that Auba was always considered a great finisher but was constantly accused of not doing enough outside the box. Boy, we could do with one of those about now!
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the flipside to that is that when you have a poacher, the chances dry up and being able to dominate games becomes less and less.
Giroud.
105 goals in 253 appearances.
3 FA Cup titles in his 6 years at the club.
comment by Striketeam7 - There used to be a football club... (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
I could see Ollie Watkins thriving at Arsenal and Sivan Toney.
I just think you need a battering ram rather than another technical player. Someone who will get their head on everything, bounce defenders and hit rockets
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Watkins I think is another Agbonlahor, in a great year of form but at the age now where he wont go to a big club.
Jarrod Bowen is a bit similar though I'd prefer him if thats the kind of player we go for - he's a bit more clever on the ball, holds it up better as well
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 18 minutes ago
It's kinda ironic that Auba was always considered a great finisher but was constantly accused of not doing enough outside the box. Boy, we could do with one of those about now!
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the flipside to that is that when you have a poacher, the chances dry up and being able to dominate games becomes less and less.
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Not really. In those days we played a counter-attack formation and so did not dominate possession as much we do today with a left/right no.8. Auba would have been perfect in this team tbh.
comment by Gillespie Rd. (U18361)
posted 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
Giroud.
105 goals in 253 appearances.
3 FA Cup titles in his 6 years at the club.
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Also cost us the title in 2015 to Leicester City when he did not score a goal for 6 months. Amazing how players improve over time!
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 18 minutes ago
It's kinda ironic that Auba was always considered a great finisher but was constantly accused of not doing enough outside the box. Boy, we could do with one of those about now!
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the flipside to that is that when you have a poacher, the chances dry up and being able to dominate games becomes less and less.
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Not really. In those days we played a counter-attack formation and so did not dominate possession as much we do today with a left/right no.8. Auba would have been perfect in this team tbh.
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should prob go back to that then....
in your last 7 games you have lost every game you had the most possession. the only game in your last 8 you won where you dominated possession was against Luton.
Giroud > Auba all day long
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 5 minutes ago
Giroud > Auba all day long
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comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 5 minutes ago
Giroud > Auba all day long
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I prefer Giroud.... not much between the goal ratios.... If Aub doesnt score he offers very little IMO.... Giroud offers more when he isnt on the scoresheet IMO.
Also Giroud seems to be a far better influence on the group than someone like Aub
Sorry, should explain. Castor spent years begging for a 20+ goal a season, saying Giroud was not good enough to win us things. Auba comes in, scores 20+ goals a season and Castor hates him.
Its not too much to ask, Castor just wants a massive striker who can hold up play, can do the 100m quicker than Usain Bolt and has the finishing ability of Henry.
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 2 minutes ago
Sorry, should explain. Castor spent years begging for a 20+ goal a season, saying Giroud was not good enough to win us things. Auba comes in, scores 20+ goals a season and Castor hates him.
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ahhhh right fair enough
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 42 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 18 minutes ago
It's kinda ironic that Auba was always considered a great finisher but was constantly accused of not doing enough outside the box. Boy, we could do with one of those about now!
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the flipside to that is that when you have a poacher, the chances dry up and being able to dominate games becomes less and less.
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Not really. In those days we played a counter-attack formation and so did not dominate possession as much we do today with a left/right no.8. Auba would have been perfect in this team tbh.
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should prob go back to that then....
in your last 7 games you have lost every game you had the most possession. the only game in your last 8 you won where you dominated possession was against Luton.
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Go back to when we were finishing 8th twice?
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 42 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 18 minutes ago
It's kinda ironic that Auba was always considered a great finisher but was constantly accused of not doing enough outside the box. Boy, we could do with one of those about now!
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the flipside to that is that when you have a poacher, the chances dry up and being able to dominate games becomes less and less.
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Not really. In those days we played a counter-attack formation and so did not dominate possession as much we do today with a left/right no.8. Auba would have been perfect in this team tbh.
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should prob go back to that then....
in your last 7 games you have lost every game you had the most possession. the only game in your last 8 you won where you dominated possession was against Luton.
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Go back to when we were finishing 8th twice?
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dont really care tbh ... I was talking about when strikers are at their best ... your the one talking about certain tactics your team played during certain seasons.
I stand by my POV. With Girourd you get more out of him if he doesnt score compared to Aub.... and since both have quite a similar goal ratio i will take the guy that offers more when he doesnt score.
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posted on 10/1/24
Russo
posted on 10/1/24
Easier said than done. There's not many elite strikers lying around.
posted on 10/1/24
And those that are lying around are worth more than our FFP allowance can budget for at the moment.
posted on 10/1/24
comment by Tu Meke (U3732)
posted 12 minutes ago
Easier said than done. There's not many elite strikers lying around.
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Very difficult yeah, especially for Prem sides because teams in Italy, Germany and Spain charge us 150% of what they'd charge each other!
It's about taking opportunities when they come up I think. City did it with Haaland.
Having a killer, as Wrighty put it, is so important. Look at Liverpool without Salah, they just don't look the same to me, they dont carry that threat like they do with him every time they go forward.
There's no one around that comes to mind though, certainly not this month.
Osimhen in the summer maybe but is he really elite? I've not seen much of him but his stats this season are 7 in 13 in Serie A (which we know is a league strikers thrive in then struggle in the PL) and 1 in 4 in the CL. That doesn't scream Lewandowski mk2 to me.
posted on 10/1/24
I could see Ollie Watkins thriving at Arsenal and Sivan Toney.
I just think you need a battering ram rather than another technical player. Someone who will get their head on everything, bounce defenders and hit rockets
posted on 10/1/24
comment by Chris H (U15205)
posted 46 minutes ago
comment by Tu Meke (U3732)
posted 12 minutes ago
Easier said than done. There's not many elite strikers lying around.
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Very difficult yeah, especially for Prem sides because teams in Italy, Germany and Spain charge us 150% of what they'd charge each other!
It's about taking opportunities when they come up I think. City did it with Haaland.
Having a killer, as Wrighty put it, is so important. Look at Liverpool without Salah, they just don't look the same to me, they dont carry that threat like they do with him every time they go forward.
There's no one around that comes to mind though, certainly not this month.
Osimhen in the summer maybe but is he really elite? I've not seen much of him but his stats this season are 7 in 13 in Serie A (which we know is a league strikers thrive in then struggle in the PL) and 1 in 4 in the CL. That doesn't scream Lewandowski mk2 to me.
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Osimhen just signed a new contract last week im sure.... has a 140m release clause now however.
posted on 10/1/24
Only City have an elite striker in the PL. Not too many worldwide either.
posted on 10/1/24
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 48 seconds ago
Only City have an elite striker in the PL. Not too many worldwide either.
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City also have a great back up in Alvarez
posted on 10/1/24
BTW, Auba not elite or "gamechanger"? Scored 44 in his first two full seasons, scored a European semi final hat-trick and an FA Cup final double. RvP had one great season for us, but the only thing he won was as a late sub on a penalty shoot-out.
posted on 10/1/24
It's kinda ironic that Auba was always considered a great finisher but was constantly accused of not doing enough outside the box. Boy, we could do with one of those about now!
posted on 10/1/24
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 18 minutes ago
It's kinda ironic that Auba was always considered a great finisher but was constantly accused of not doing enough outside the box. Boy, we could do with one of those about now!
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the flipside to that is that when you have a poacher, the chances dry up and being able to dominate games becomes less and less.
posted on 10/1/24
Giroud.
105 goals in 253 appearances.
3 FA Cup titles in his 6 years at the club.
posted on 10/1/24
comment by Striketeam7 - There used to be a football club... (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
I could see Ollie Watkins thriving at Arsenal and Sivan Toney.
I just think you need a battering ram rather than another technical player. Someone who will get their head on everything, bounce defenders and hit rockets
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Watkins I think is another Agbonlahor, in a great year of form but at the age now where he wont go to a big club.
Jarrod Bowen is a bit similar though I'd prefer him if thats the kind of player we go for - he's a bit more clever on the ball, holds it up better as well
posted on 10/1/24
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 18 minutes ago
It's kinda ironic that Auba was always considered a great finisher but was constantly accused of not doing enough outside the box. Boy, we could do with one of those about now!
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the flipside to that is that when you have a poacher, the chances dry up and being able to dominate games becomes less and less.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Not really. In those days we played a counter-attack formation and so did not dominate possession as much we do today with a left/right no.8. Auba would have been perfect in this team tbh.
posted on 10/1/24
comment by Gillespie Rd. (U18361)
posted 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
Giroud.
105 goals in 253 appearances.
3 FA Cup titles in his 6 years at the club.
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Also cost us the title in 2015 to Leicester City when he did not score a goal for 6 months. Amazing how players improve over time!
posted on 10/1/24
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 18 minutes ago
It's kinda ironic that Auba was always considered a great finisher but was constantly accused of not doing enough outside the box. Boy, we could do with one of those about now!
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the flipside to that is that when you have a poacher, the chances dry up and being able to dominate games becomes less and less.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Not really. In those days we played a counter-attack formation and so did not dominate possession as much we do today with a left/right no.8. Auba would have been perfect in this team tbh.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
should prob go back to that then....
in your last 7 games you have lost every game you had the most possession. the only game in your last 8 you won where you dominated possession was against Luton.
posted on 10/1/24
Giroud > Auba all day long
posted on 10/1/24
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 5 minutes ago
Giroud > Auba all day long
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😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
posted on 10/1/24
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 5 minutes ago
Giroud > Auba all day long
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I prefer Giroud.... not much between the goal ratios.... If Aub doesnt score he offers very little IMO.... Giroud offers more when he isnt on the scoresheet IMO.
posted on 10/1/24
Also Giroud seems to be a far better influence on the group than someone like Aub
posted on 10/1/24
Sorry, should explain. Castor spent years begging for a 20+ goal a season, saying Giroud was not good enough to win us things. Auba comes in, scores 20+ goals a season and Castor hates him.
posted on 10/1/24
Its not too much to ask, Castor just wants a massive striker who can hold up play, can do the 100m quicker than Usain Bolt and has the finishing ability of Henry.
posted on 10/1/24
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 2 minutes ago
Sorry, should explain. Castor spent years begging for a 20+ goal a season, saying Giroud was not good enough to win us things. Auba comes in, scores 20+ goals a season and Castor hates him.
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ahhhh right fair enough
posted on 10/1/24
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 42 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 18 minutes ago
It's kinda ironic that Auba was always considered a great finisher but was constantly accused of not doing enough outside the box. Boy, we could do with one of those about now!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
the flipside to that is that when you have a poacher, the chances dry up and being able to dominate games becomes less and less.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Not really. In those days we played a counter-attack formation and so did not dominate possession as much we do today with a left/right no.8. Auba would have been perfect in this team tbh.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
should prob go back to that then....
in your last 7 games you have lost every game you had the most possession. the only game in your last 8 you won where you dominated possession was against Luton.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Go back to when we were finishing 8th twice?
posted on 10/1/24
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 42 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted 18 minutes ago
It's kinda ironic that Auba was always considered a great finisher but was constantly accused of not doing enough outside the box. Boy, we could do with one of those about now!
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the flipside to that is that when you have a poacher, the chances dry up and being able to dominate games becomes less and less.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Not really. In those days we played a counter-attack formation and so did not dominate possession as much we do today with a left/right no.8. Auba would have been perfect in this team tbh.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
should prob go back to that then....
in your last 7 games you have lost every game you had the most possession. the only game in your last 8 you won where you dominated possession was against Luton.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Go back to when we were finishing 8th twice?
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dont really care tbh ... I was talking about when strikers are at their best ... your the one talking about certain tactics your team played during certain seasons.
I stand by my POV. With Girourd you get more out of him if he doesnt score compared to Aub.... and since both have quite a similar goal ratio i will take the guy that offers more when he doesnt score.
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