Tricky

http://www.standard.co.uk/sportheadlines/sturridge-happy-at-chelsea-7499086.html Don't believe everything you read in the press (I'm aware of the irony in saying this having posted a link). If i remeber rightly he also said he was happy to play out wide if it helped the team, but would like more of an opportunity through the middle. With Anelka, Torres, Drogba, Lukaka and Kalou that was never very likely.... I believe he should get plenty of opportunity this year. I hate the rag tops and there paper selling agendas.

I can't believe Sinclair is seriously considering a move to Man City. What's wrong with the lad, his career stalled at Chelsea, and it's sure to do the same at City, I mean where does he fit in (other than adding to the HG rule). Can't see us signing him, in fact I see Newcastle or Liverpool being a more viable option. Hell even Arsenal would make more sense.

I agree with you, he is very different to our current strikers, certainly capable of changing the game since he can hold the ball up better that Torres or Sturidge. Also offers a pretty good games to goal ratio.... in all honesty it amazes me that he failed at United, guess he struggled to adapt to their style.

Not sure United have the cash, they have spent a fair whack already given the constraints the Glazers debt loading has placed on them. But if they scraped the cash together they could have a very scary looking squad. Not sure how they would line up though given the other signings this summer

I hear ya, but going into the season with only 2 strikers could be risky given the 60+ games we could be play this year. I don't want another £40 million player, but would feel more comfortable with a cheaper alternative.

I'm noting this and I'm going to revisit this thread in 3 months. I'm betting he has a 2:1 goal ratio by the end of the season.

Hate is a strong word, perhaps I've used it in the wrong context. But the reaction of fans regarding his performance is laughable. Guy has a penalty disallowed (created from nothing) shot cleared off the line and provided great movement up front. All of this in a match where we provided the fewest shots on goal in some time. He played well, people should give him a chance to prove himself this year, rather than jump on the rag tops not so secret agenda to sell papers.

Very good player, but for some reason I just don't see him in the same team as Mikel. Guess I don't see them offering enough going forward, but they sure would be imposing in that midfield battle.

Fair enough can't argue with that... ? Just worried about our back up plan, guess they have something up there sleeve though. Have to wait and see I guess.

I agree which is why someone with a 2:1 strike rate in the PL who can hold up the ball and is available cheap would be a viable option for a season or two as second fiddle to our main striker. Besides I think a striker should offer more than just goals, Drogba was an outlet who could hold up the ball and bring others into the game. Chico doesn't offer that...

Guy offers nothing, can't hold up play, doesn't link in with midfield and he is a midget. Hell I'd sign Defoe before I signed this guy. Name me someone available at a reasonable price who could play as a back up striker? Tired off the our only choice is a £30-40 million striker threads.

So Pirlo is available on a free an your response would be?

Any particular reason? Can think of a lot of rejects which did very well once they moved on.

His age is the best thing about this deal, provides experience (something people seem to bang on about), plus would be on his way out just as Lukaka and Sturridge are on the way in. His ability to link up with midfield is just what we need given the abundance of attacking talent we have bought. His goal tally is more than impressive. Plus he is very cheap £5-6 million and he is ours. But hey screw it lets sign another £40 million pound player, after all it's not our money.

This

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/spurs-should-snap-up-dimitar-berbatov-and-end-fergies-cruel-treatment-8062689.html Couldn't agree more, never realized Berbativ has roughly a 2:1 strike rate at United, he can hold up the ball bring others into play, score goals and is cheap!!! HELLO!!! Stick a bid in, I Berbatovs PR agent have spoken.

Define defending... Because most top teams ask the attackers to press the opposition defence when they have possession, causes mistakes and is really the first line of defence.

Drop JT? Despite the fact that every manager (including International) pick him as first choice? Comfortable on the ball, great reader of the game, puts his heart and soul into every game. Yeah... Hell drop him because a few guys on a forum say he has lost it. Is he as good as four years ago? No, but hey neither was Drogba yet you all cream your jeans about the guy. He is solid and reliable and shall probably play fewer games this year (rightly) but he won't be benched. I've though DM was a problem for a while. We have a wealth of CM talent but none are cut out for the role. Meireles is a disaster, Mikel is to slow and predictable, lamps is to old to play every game and it remains I be seen if Essien can get back to his former self (with a preseason behind him - finally). Ramires is to light weight and lacks the ability to play with his back to goal / pick a pass. My thoughts? Flog Meireles, start using Romolu more and lower your expectations, this is a transition period we are not going to be competing for the PL title this year.

Why are RM affected by fatigue? They play in a league where only two teams compete for the title, with strikers scoring ridiculous numbers due to the general quality of the opposition defence. Oh and they were beaten by Bayern because Bayern are a better team. I'd bank on them beating RM. 6-7/10 games.

Because most of them don't attend games, I don't travel away often but ive a season ticket and I've yet to hear anyone complain about him. Funny thing is they moaned like crazy about Drogba.

Jesus so much hate of Fernando. Guy had a goal cleared off the line, a penalty disallowed and provided pretty good movement up front. Service to him was not great, but hey it's the first game of the season so you expect some rustiness. Give him a chance...

I fixed your post for you...

Fact we actually enjoyed more possession than RM did is irrelevant as it doesn't fit with his argument. Are we the best team in the world? No Would RM beat us 4-1? No Are RM better than us? Maybe, just about...

Rofl seriously? Do you watch El Clasico?

It's hardly inside knowledge, even if we sign him it's not like this came out of nothing. Just wish people would stop posting extracts from what is clearly a young boys wet dream (ie football agent).... Jesus even the name sucks!!