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cpfc4evandeva
27-01-2011, 02:41 PM
We sold Cort to Stoke in exchange for Clint Hill I think???
I'm not 100% sure that's accurate though.
thefox
27-01-2011, 02:45 PM
I think Hill was a make weight or much cheaper after, not long after the sale. I think Taylor had already blown the clubs money by then and Warnock had to save money. I think.
pauldrulez
27-01-2011, 02:59 PM
Kuqi got booed on his home debut. He never had a chance here.
I don't think that's true.
ChristalPalace
27-01-2011, 03:07 PM
Good point.
Did we make a profit on Cort 1m odd ?
Think we bought him for £1.2m and sold him for £1.25m if memory serves. Buying Clint Hill for £300k was actually a separate deal, they just happened to go through on the same day as both parties wanted to buy a defender to plug the gap of the one they were selling.
Ron Dogers
27-01-2011, 03:36 PM
It was something like 60k
Taylor said it was "Upfront" I am pretty sure and from his tone and mannerism it seemed he was not supportive of the deal.
Don't get me wrong, I think PT (strange as he was one of the most thrilling blokes I have seen here) was a very negative and boring manager and his whole way of managing came across that way, 11 back on corners, 11 back to sit on a 1-0 even if the oppo were pants and there was 70 mions to go etc.
The only time we saw his team flow was at the season end when finally we had no mathmatical chance of the playoffs and they were allowed some freedom (but still would not try the kids)
But I don't think he was behind the SK deal.
chatham_eagle
27-01-2011, 03:38 PM
The 60K was referring to Green, I think.
Ron Dogers
27-01-2011, 04:30 PM
The 60K was referring to Green, I think.
That will teach me to be on the BBS with one eye on what I should be doing at work!!!
philsick
27-01-2011, 06:49 PM
On various levels,kuqi is the worst signing the club have ever made.
Aaroncpfc
27-01-2011, 07:18 PM
I think Macken was a worse signing than Kuqi. Whilst Kuqi had a spell where he was very useful under Warnock in his last year, Jon Macken never won us any games and was no use what so ever.
It's weird to be talking about them in this light too as I was chuffed when we signed both of them at the time. Macken was only sold by Manchester City because he wasn't good enough to put them in the top seven and was still classed as useful whilst Kuqi had good feedback from both Ipswich and Blackburn Rovers. Hindsight's a brilliant thing I guess.
On a side note in regard to Taylor's signings. The only one i'd class as completely useless was Scott Flinders and I believe was only signed because he was on trial at Chelsea a couple of months before. Leon Cort got Player Of The Year, Paul Ifill was useful in spells and could have been brilliant if it weren't for petty injuries, Matt Lawrence proved to be useful in the long haul, Stuart Green put in some good performances, David Martin did show some potential, Shefki Kuqi was useful in spells even if his price tag was a bit too much and Scowcroft was worth his price tag in his first two seasons. I think it's a bit harsh to talk about Hughes, Craig, Dickov and Idrijaz because they were shipped out before a full assesment of there abilities could be made.
That said, when you consider how Leicester City played that season and finished 22nd, it's hard to think that we wouldn't have avoided relegation without the additions of Hill and Derry under Warnock as well as Taylor's reluctancy to leave Clinton Morrison as the main man upfront.
the kooch
27-01-2011, 07:35 PM
Kuqi is a fat bastard that should be forced to retire. END OF DISCUSSION.
AddiscombeCPFC
27-01-2011, 07:41 PM
I think Macken was a worse signing than Kuqi. Whilst Kuqi had a spell where he was very useful under Warnock in his last year, Jon Macken never won us any games and was no use what so ever.
Macken was terrible, he literally did f**k all. How the hell he managed up playing for Man City in the prem I'll never know.
Kuqi was gash as well, but he could be a menace and his physique and style could scare the shit out of defenders. He had the control and touch of a rapist and absolutely no skill, but then again he could add something. Not a very subtle "something", but his headless chicken charging and putting himself a bit could lead to something....whereas Macken was just ineffective.
Then again Kuqi cost a lot more than Macken. Either way, both of the useless c**ts should enter the Palace worse signings hall of fame.
cpfcben
27-01-2011, 07:56 PM
Terrible player.
Youknowitstrue
27-01-2011, 07:57 PM
Macken was terrible, he literally did f**k all.
Apart from scoring to beat coventry 4-1 in the last minute, ruining my mate's 3-1 bet on us...
Typical Palace
27-01-2011, 08:25 PM
Macken for £5M.
My God.
How many times have we bought players (strikers) on the way down and thought 'Well they went for big money once, maybe they'll be good' only for them continue on a downward curve?
Macken, Bradbury (managing B'ournemouth some how) Akinbiyi, Benjamin.
Any more?
1f6d
rhynoeagle
27-01-2011, 09:53 PM
PLEASE! #dcfc #dcfcfans #KuqiComeBack
Derby fans are begging for him to come back, #KuqiComeBack is everywhere!
What a sad day for football..
Watson's My Cat
27-01-2011, 10:20 PM
Kuqi got booed on his home debut. He never had a chance here.
I hate saying "is the right answer" but this is spot on. We have an outrageously greedy set of fans nowadays who rarely respect who we are and where we've come from. You almost pray for a period of mediocrity so the gloryhunters disperse. Well you don't, but I can't articulate the point more accurately.
the kooch
27-01-2011, 10:41 PM
I remember all the "Kuqi runs himself to the ground" brigade that loved him 2 years ago. Perhaps they should have literally ran themselves into the ground along with Kuqi and perished. Kuqi is the biggest waste of money of all time and he was a shithead.
Owngoal
27-01-2011, 10:50 PM
I remember all the "Kuqi runs himself to the ground" brigade that loved him 2 years ago. Perhaps they should have literally ran themselves into the ground along with Kuqi and perished. Kuqi is the biggest waste of money of all time and he was a shithead.
They now Love ******....... same skill level (I'll be stoned by our Islamic fundamentalist supporters if I mention his name or the colour of his boots)
Watson's My Cat
27-01-2011, 10:54 PM
I remember all the "Kuqi runs himself to the ground" brigade that loved him 2 years ago. Perhaps they should have literally ran themselves into the ground along with Kuqi and perished. Kuqi is the biggest waste of money of all time and he was a shithead.
Come on then, justify the username - Feb 09 :)
NZsparky
27-01-2011, 11:41 PM
Macken was a sick note, had a f=ucked back. I thought that was why he was offlaoded by city to a very gullible us a the time.
Kuqi, crock of shit, sorry if this upsets both of his fans.
Pistol Knight
27-01-2011, 11:47 PM
The trouble with fans is..........we are fickle...............you only have to read the match reports to think......................was I at the same game!!! everyone has an opinion, the truth is Kuki sucked big time IMHO :)
players and fans can never win FACT
PALACEWU
09-02-2011, 07:52 AM
:eek: :eek:
Newcastle want to sign Finland forward Shefki Kuqi to cover their shortage of numbers in the striking department. The 34-year-old is a free agent after cancelling his contract with Swansea by mutual consent.
Full story: Daily Mail
What does this say about the Daily Mail/Alan Pardew......:hi:
PALACEWU
09-02-2011, 08:07 AM
I'm sure it's tosh.
http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/ex-palace-striker-kuqi-newcastle-talks-1439671
Owngoal
09-02-2011, 08:35 AM
Kuqi did so well at Fulham and is now older. If there was any truth in this Pardew will become so popular with the Newcastle fans
Navigation
09-02-2011, 08:53 AM
Best got injured in the 4th goal celebration the other day so the only forward they have in Nile Ranger. I heard they are not allowed to loan a striker from a premier league club so are forced to look at free agents which is why they are looking at Kuqi and Aliadiere.
Owngoal
09-02-2011, 09:22 AM
Alidare I can understand, Kuqi is about 34 now and certainly not getter better. His time on loan at Fulham showed he was not a premiership striker anymore. If you can't make it for Swansea doubtful you would there.
PALACEWU
09-02-2011, 09:46 AM
I heard they are not allowed to loan a striker from a premier league club so are forced to look at free agents which is why they are looking at Kuqi and Aliadiere.
Interesting, Why is this?
Benzhiyi
09-02-2011, 09:50 AM
PLEASE! #dcfc #dcfcfans #KuqiComeBack
Derby fans are begging for him to come back, #KuqiComeBack is everywhere!
What a sad day for football..
He's done well at almost every club he's been at. Just didn't work out at Palace.
cross_eyed_ed
09-02-2011, 10:03 AM
He's done well at almost every club he's been at. Just didn't work out at Palace.
Not true. He had a good game against QPR.
cpfcfan1
09-02-2011, 10:08 AM
Derby fans like him because he worked hard, put in effort etc
Owngoal
09-02-2011, 10:11 AM
He's done well at almost every club he's been at. Just didn't work out at Palace.
If he did so well at Swansea how come he could not get in their team and they have been happy to let him go?
pedro
09-02-2011, 10:41 AM
If he did so well at Swansea how come he could not get in their team and they have been happy to let him go?
Swansea are pushing for automatic promotion and have better options but he could certainly do a job for a mid table bottom half Championship Club.
sydnsteve
09-02-2011, 10:55 AM
He did ok for us. Prob was a shit, but who knows what any of the players are actually like? Wouldn't want him back tho, and if Newcastle are seriously considering this they are greatly in the shit
hoskingt
09-02-2011, 11:10 AM
Didn't he have a good game against nottm forest away one time? Scored a couple anyway IIRC.
telodaja
09-02-2011, 11:11 AM
1fce
He did ok for us. Prob was a shit, but who knows what any of the players are actually like? Wouldn't want him back tho, and if Newcastle are seriously considering this they are greatly in the shit
They are down to 2 fit strikers, Ranger & Lovenkrands; desperate times = desperate measures.
Owngoal
09-02-2011, 11:13 AM
Didn't he have a good game against nottm forest away one time? Scored a couple anyway IIRC.
He also had the knack of scoring against us (two clubs) as have a lot of very mediocre ex players
C4Eagle
09-02-2011, 11:26 AM
Didn't he have a good game against nottm forest away one time? Scored a couple anyway IIRC.
Yeah I remember the Forrest away game. I seem to remember him scoring a blinder and his performance that day was cracking. Overall though he was hardly a great player for us. I think he'll struggle to make any impact on the Newcastle fans.
nicknackpalace
09-02-2011, 11:32 AM
Newcs must be desperate. can we send them Calvin?
pete eagle
09-02-2011, 11:50 AM
Seems a weird one but they need strikers, bringing him on with 10 minutes to go against a couple of the lower PL teams to run around and cause mayhem might just work. If he scores one or two goals then that will be all they need. They only need three or four more wins to be safe anyway.
brooklynlou
09-02-2011, 12:17 PM
They are down to 2 fit strikers, Ranger & Lovenkrands; desperate times = desperate measures.
No, they have Best, Ranger, Lovenkrands and Ameobi. They could also recall Xisco if they really were in a pinch.
Thanet Eagle
09-02-2011, 12:48 PM
Ha Ha ! Average at Championship level.
Navigation
09-02-2011, 01:16 PM
No, they have Best, Ranger, Lovenkrands and Ameobi. They could also recall Xisco if they really were in a pinch.
Ameobi out until April and Best done his hamstring, not sure how long he is out for.
ben123
09-02-2011, 03:19 PM
my brothers support nufc! will be funniest thing if they get him !!!!
the 1 game i remeber iv seen him play well was again southampton.... he scared the defenders basically
Benzhiyi
09-02-2011, 03:27 PM
If he did so well at Swansea how come he could not get in their team and they have been happy to let him go?
The key word from my post which you've missed is 'almost'.
andy m
09-02-2011, 03:35 PM
I heard they are not allowed to loan a striker from a premier league club so are forced to look at free agents which is why they are looking at Kuqi and Aliadiere.
Quite right too. Accepting £35m for your only good striker with too little of the transfer window left to replace him should not mean you qualify for an emergency loan. Thats your own bloody fault.
Vince Hilaire's Afro
09-02-2011, 04:21 PM
They could also recall Xisco if they really were in a pinch.
Made a good name for himself at Dru Hill, but has done nothing since leaving Thong Song FC behind.
Vince Hilaire's Afro
09-02-2011, 04:26 PM
the 1 game i remeber iv seen him play well was again southampton.... he scared the defenders basically
It's a bit like those battles in biblical times when people saw armoured elephants for the first time - sometimes the soldiers would scatter in panic at first sight.
But if you stand your ground, and actually take stock of what the elephant (or in this case, the Kuqi) is doing, you realise its powers are very difficult to harness, and it can cause as much danger and devastation to its own side as to the enemy.
humpo
09-02-2011, 04:32 PM
sell Caroll for £35m and then buy Kuqi. you gotta smile at that.
adrenalin john
09-02-2011, 04:36 PM
It's a bit like those battles in biblical times when people saw armoured elephants for the first time - sometimes the soldiers would scatter in panic at first sight.
But if you stand your ground, and actually take stock of what the elephant (or in this case, the Kuqi) is doing, you realise its powers are very difficult to harness, and it can cause as much danger and devastation to its own side as to the enemy.
LOL
Kuqi has a value and a level.
Palace's problem was £2.5 million, 13k a week and star championship player isn't it.
50k and impact sub is more like it
philsick
09-02-2011, 04:49 PM
LOL
Kuqi has a value and a level.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/11/15745725_14ddd438b6.jpg
RDSdaEAGLE
09-02-2011, 05:06 PM
Despite my desperate want to mock Sheki Kuqi and Newcastle Utd's signing of him, he had a pretty decent spell at Blackburn Rovers a few years ago and is the kind of player that some Premier League defences struggle against.
Being average in the Championship doesn't always guarantee that someone will be rubbish in the Premier League, either. Look at Luke Varney - awful in the Championship last season and yet he's doing a reasonable job at Blackpool this season.
I just hope for Alan Pardew's sake that he isn't being signed as a holding forward, a role that despite his size, he absolutely cannot play.
Braders
09-02-2011, 05:15 PM
Quite right too. Accepting £35m for your only good striker with too little of the transfer window left to replace him should not mean you qualify for an emergency loan. Thats your own bloody fault.
Yeah but they accepted the money for a striker who's injured and possibly weeks/months away from playing anytime soon. JAT :p
Selhurst Eagle
09-02-2011, 05:49 PM
Looks like Kuqi is definitely moving to Newcastle
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_6743058,00.html
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Selhurst Eagle
09-02-2011, 05:53 PM
I so hope he gets the No. 9 shirt too, :)
Bobsta
09-02-2011, 06:15 PM
Lol
ebyeeckeagle
09-02-2011, 06:15 PM
Despite my desperate want to mock Sheki Kuqi and Newcastle Utd's signing of him, he <snip> is the kind of player that some Premier League defences struggle against. ..
Only if they are really, really shit:) Mock him, he's worth it.
audreytatou
09-02-2011, 09:41 PM
bollocks did we have a sell on clause!...or a santa clause??? Used purely as a battering ram tavelling at high speed into multimillion pound defenders...might just work!?
adrenalin john
09-02-2011, 09:44 PM
I so hope he gets the No. 9 shirt too,
LOL
adrenalin john
09-02-2011, 09:44 PM
talk about an emergency groan signing
AJ's right boot
09-02-2011, 09:46 PM
Ha Ha ! Average at Championship level.
Replace average with shite!
cpfcfan1
09-02-2011, 09:55 PM
Desperate times is not the word
chatham_eagle
09-02-2011, 09:57 PM
The feelgood story of the year
A comedy tour de force
10 out of 10
*****
cdm61
09-02-2011, 10:03 PM
Whats the difference between shell suits, fila trainers and Andy Carroll? Nothing...Ashley has always sold crap to scousers...
Ok nothing to do with the thread
pallet
09-02-2011, 10:09 PM
Just read this, I have dug my boots out and have booked a train ticket to Newcastle. Worth a try I cant be any worst.
Owngoal
10-02-2011, 08:07 AM
Crikey, says he is having a medical - only thought worse than this would be Dowie coming back as coach (having said that Kuqi will probably not do as badly as he did at Fulham)
Jordan's Jacket
10-02-2011, 08:24 AM
Certainly getting bodies over the line, just be nice if they had a pulse
Chris Finch
10-02-2011, 08:31 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/9392873.stm
I reckon he'll score on his debut
Stigma
10-02-2011, 08:39 AM
lol..that is soo out there.. Kuqi - Newcastle..:confused:
chatham_eagle
10-02-2011, 08:46 AM
Urinate oneself chortling.
kolinkins
10-02-2011, 08:56 AM
Not sure what the fuss is about - they need a number until the end of the season. Looking at the list of frees, he's probably the best bet in terms of people who can (literally!!!) hit the ground running.
Think he may score a goal or 2 as well.
chatham_eagle
10-02-2011, 09:17 AM
Could they not have loaned a player from overseas? The only thing I read was they were not allowed to sign a premiership player on loan.
MasterYoda
10-02-2011, 10:08 AM
For all the mickey taking I wish him luck.
jonjo
10-02-2011, 11:58 AM
yep fair play to him
Il Padrino
10-02-2011, 12:08 PM
nice shot of him and his new chairman
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EzL9PFKAghc/TP5vW-zKEaI/AAAAAAAAACc/eGxZaid3UpE/s1600/Fat%2BAsh.jpg
joe walker
10-02-2011, 12:09 PM
BEHOLD...my predictive powers!
http://web18.twitpic.com/img/238985674-8ba474f734d7fff0b65c072f2d7ee508.4d53e150-full.jpg
Pinkie Brown
10-02-2011, 12:13 PM
can Shefki choose some lottery numbers for me - he must be the luckiest man on earth!
Is Pardew as Sunderland fan?
Il Padrino
10-02-2011, 01:58 PM
There seems to be some confusion as to whether he is being paid to play for them or be used as a cone on the training pitch
Jono14
10-02-2011, 02:12 PM
He used to be shite but now he's alright walking in a Kuqi wonderland
sydnsteve
11-02-2011, 08:13 AM
Caroll, Kuqi. Hardly a fag paper between them. I'd be over the moon if i was Newcastle fan.
KP'S Nuts
13-02-2011, 11:33 PM
How much do you think hes on a week?
Gollum
13-02-2011, 11:40 PM
How much do you think hes on a week?
19 stone...
bubbs11
21-07-2011, 09:06 AM
Probably absolute bull, but just to brighten up your day, someone on Hol is claiming that Kuqi has been spotted at our training ground this morning.
andyocpfc
21-07-2011, 09:10 AM
Probably absolute bull, but just to brighten up your day, someone on Hol is claiming that Kuqi has been spotted at our training ground this morning.
To get stiffed once is excusable. To get stiffed twice would be inexcusable!!
More chance of folding gravy in other words than him coming back to SP.
1f96
stinky
21-07-2011, 09:12 AM
I can fold my old dear's gravy
bubbs11
21-07-2011, 09:14 AM
To get stiffed once is excusable. To get stiffed twice would be inexcusable!!
More chance of folding gravy in other words than him coming back to SP.
Is it that far fetched? Freedman certainly leaning towards physical strength in his signings. Wage demands might be a different thing though.
Leopald Stotch
21-07-2011, 09:15 AM
I can fold my old dear's gravy
That sounds so wrong!
Shipp Ahoy!
21-07-2011, 09:35 AM
No thanks a million times over.
ChristalPalace
21-07-2011, 09:37 AM
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
PANIC!
Is it that far fetched?.
Far fetched?, its a ridiculous suggestion
SE25Eagle
21-07-2011, 09:38 AM
I can fold my old dear's gravy
Its just your bed sheets you have trouble folding eh...? ;)
andyocpfc
21-07-2011, 09:44 AM
Is it that far fetched? Freedman certainly leaning towards physical strength in his signings. Wage demands might be a different thing though.
If DF signed him i think it would be totally against what we are trying to achieve as a club. Murray and Iversen gives us a physical presence if we need to adopt that approach.
SE25Eagle
21-07-2011, 09:47 AM
Has it crossed anyone's mind that he may still live locally and is just training with us to keep fit...?
ChristalPalace
21-07-2011, 09:47 AM
Has it crossed anyone's mind that he may still live locally and is just training with us to keep fit...?
The irony.
Gathers54
21-07-2011, 09:53 AM
The irony.
Lol.
Please no! Id rather sign this Pedroza who is impressing
Has it crossed anyone's mind that he may still live locally and is just training with us to keep fit...?
No, but its crossed my mind that the 'sighting' is a load of bollocks
bubbs11
21-07-2011, 10:15 AM
No, but its crossed my mind that the 'sighting' is a load of bollocks
I think it was either Kuqi or a tree - easy mistake.
herts_palace
21-07-2011, 10:22 AM
No, but its crossed my mind that the 'sighting' is a load of bollocks
Well if it was a load of boll***s then we are just waiting for some c**ks to come along and put 2 and 1 together.
Psychokiller
21-07-2011, 10:24 AM
Probably absolute bull, but just to brighten up your day, someone on Hol is claiming that Kuqi has been spotted at our training ground this morning.
Doesn't that French trialist dude look a bit like him though?
SEEPEEEFFSEE
21-07-2011, 10:43 AM
When I first saw the pic of him yesterday first thing I thought was Kuqi Mk2
andyocpfc
21-07-2011, 11:22 AM
Doesn't that French trialist dude look a bit like him though?
You sound like Dave, 'dude'!
sydnsteve
21-07-2011, 11:39 AM
Complete bollocks
norwoodeagle
21-07-2011, 01:02 PM
Please no. This thread started in 2001. He's 10 years older and slower and still can't shoot on target with any certainty of being on target.
jeffers1960
21-07-2011, 01:02 PM
Has it crossed anyone's mind that he may still live locally and is just training with us to keep fit...?
His house backs on to mine ... its rented out and has been since he left Palace .. he's probably checking that and saying hello to some of the lads he knows at palace
Bounty_Killa
21-07-2011, 01:11 PM
His house backs on to mine ... its rented out and has been since he left Palace .. he's probably checking that and saying hello to some of the lads he knows at palace
:p Good call.
Hope it is just that and he's only popped in for a "catch up" and possible workout whilst checking out his house. Fingers crossed lol
Riccardo
21-07-2011, 02:18 PM
At the end of last season I was actually wishing we still had the lump.
rhiannapaul
21-07-2011, 06:11 PM
No, but its crossed my mind that the 'sighting' is a load of bollocks
its not i saw him with none other than Paddy crossing the road in Beckenham high street this afternoon !
CP Satellite
21-07-2011, 06:17 PM
Your old style centre forwards often used to make pretty decent centre backs at the end of their careers. What are the chances.......................
Nah.
Jay_eagle
21-07-2011, 08:11 PM
I see no reason why he would personally want to come back to us as I felt he left on a sour note. He is not the sort of player we should be trying to sign. Leave us a lone shefki.
Psychokiller
21-07-2011, 08:16 PM
1f66
Your old style centre forwards often used to make pretty decent centre backs at the end of their careers. What are the chances.......................
Nah.
Let's face it, he's no Dion Dublin!
philsick
21-07-2011, 08:20 PM
FFS no.
Garfy
22-07-2011, 05:46 AM
Your old style centre forwards often used to make pretty decent centre backs at the end of their careers. What are the chances.......................
Nah.
I reckon Calvin Andrew would be a far better bet for converting to CB than Kuqi if we wanted to go down that route.
cpfcfan1
23-07-2011, 10:53 AM
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Scored some quality goals mind
that Video should prove that he wasn't as slow as some people wanted to think.
Aaroncpfc
23-07-2011, 11:02 AM
He wasn't slow at all, and he did give 100%. He just didn't have Andy Johnson's technical ability and as a result people originally hated him.
When he was able to lose the tag as Andy Johnson's replacement and was used as the middle man in a 4-3-3 formation a lot of people began to warm to him. The majority of the BBS was supporting him for the last eight or so months of his contract.
People need to remember that before they talk bad about him.
He wasn't slow at all, and he did give 100%. He just didn't have Andy Johnson's technical ability and as a result people originally hated him.
When he was able to lose the tag as Andy Johnson's replacement and was used as the middle man in a 4-3-3 formation a lot of people began to warm to him. The majority of the BBS was supporting him for the last eight or so months of his contract.
People need to remember that before they talk bad about him.
I agree. Was better than anything we had last year.
Bobsta
23-07-2011, 11:14 AM
Scored a few cracking goals for us. Missed a few sitters too!!
Edenbridge Eagle In Exile
23-07-2011, 11:22 AM
Loving the Sash top and white shorts combo!!! Wish that was still our kit :( :sob:
old badger
23-07-2011, 11:24 AM
Despite all the good words on here having him back would be a very very bad move......only cares about money
Billy Rhino
23-07-2011, 11:53 AM
Despite all the good words on here having him back would be a very very bad move......only cares about money
I agree, we should only buy players who are Palace fans, and "proper" fans too who go every home and away game and have CPFC tattooed on their knuckles.:p
cpfc4evandeva
23-07-2011, 11:55 AM
I agree. Was better than anything we had last year.
Ever so slightly harsh on Vaughan but I have to agree.
Absolution
23-07-2011, 11:56 AM
In fairness to him, he was a man-mountain.
When on form he would leave about three of the other team's players crippled.
mrgins
23-07-2011, 11:56 AM
I remember the time I stood behind the net during a shooting drill at the training ground. He was the only player who couldn't score!
Aaroncpfc
23-07-2011, 12:02 PM
Despite all the good words on here having him back would be a very very bad move......only cares about money
I wouldn't say so, he was open to the suggestion of cutting his wages a couple of months before he left and former players have commented on how he worked his arse off in training to try and prove a point. Like all footballers, money was a motivation, however I think with Shefki it is overexagurated how much of a motivation that was.
Felt a bit sorry for him when he was getting booed for Swansea against us, he had the decency to clap us and not celebrate yet we still gave him shit. Judging by his attitude on this occasion if McAnuff had scored for Watford against us just after he left at The Hawthornes he would have been taking his shirt off running around like a madman.
andyocpfc
23-07-2011, 12:51 PM
Let's face it, he's no Chris Coleman!
EFA :)
Psychokiller
23-07-2011, 12:52 PM
EFA :)
He was converted the other way though, like Paul Warhurst was.
bubbs11
23-07-2011, 07:13 PM
I agree, we should only buy players who are Palace fans, and "proper" fans too who go every home and away game and have CPFC tattooed on their knuckles.:p
Why not, that's how we tend to choose our managers.
Owngoal
23-07-2011, 07:25 PM
I reckon Calvin Andrew would be a far better bet for converting to CB than Kuqi if we wanted to go down that route.
Both hugely talented players that would get into any team of Palace greats:rolleyes:
movingForward
23-07-2011, 07:33 PM
id rather see phil barber back than that useless wank3r shefki kuqi
bubbs11
23-07-2011, 09:18 PM
id rather see phil barber back than that useless wank3r shefki kuqi
Oi! I hope your not dissing the Barbs?!!?
At the Palace v Man Utd Cup Final charity rematch for Geoff Thomas, my brother - for old times sake - shouted out when Barber got the ball: 'For Gods sake Barber, do something!'.
It made me laugh anyway.
sydnsteve
25-07-2011, 08:42 AM
Phil the Barber, Palace legend!
205d
Thanet Eagle
25-07-2011, 10:06 AM
Phil the Barber, Palace legend!
Phyllis.
Sp1Eagle
25-07-2011, 01:08 PM
Shefki Kuqi is training with #cpfc but Freedman says it is not a trial.
DF: "Shefki is training with the development squad, he asked if he could come in and train. It's not a trial or anything like that." #cpfc
Il Padrino
25-07-2011, 01:11 PM
RichCawleySLP Richard Cawley
Shefki Kuqi is training with #cpfc but Freedman says it is not a trial.
Il Padrino
25-07-2011, 01:13 PM
RichCawleySLP Richard Cawley
DF: "Shefki is training with the development squad, he asked if he could come in and train. It's not a trial or anything like that." #cpfc
BR5 Eagle
25-07-2011, 01:20 PM
Very odd bearing in mind his relationship with the fans here. Must have been more popular in the dressing room.
Riccardo
25-07-2011, 01:26 PM
Very odd bearing in mind his relationship with the fans here. Must have been more popular in the dressing room.
From what little I know - in general, and on Palace - I heard he was a popular chap.
I tried to explain Kuqi's life story and Palace playing history to my French direct report earlier. i could tell she was very thrilled to be part of the conversation.
The Gerry Queen
25-07-2011, 01:28 PM
Why would he need a trial ? Everybody knows what he can do and he is well known at CPFC. If we needed a striker with proven ability and he needed a club on a short contract. or play as you go, then why not ? Swansea and Newcastle were OK with him and he was OK for us at the end after all the problems. Only one player has scored 10 or more for for us since he left, Ambrose.
thehalifaxman
25-07-2011, 01:29 PM
Kuqi was a legend. I didn't know he had a poor relationship with our fans.
We missed his entertainment value since he left. :D When we weer having a dull mid table capaign you could always rely on him to do something shit, stupid or score a goal.
Il Padrino
25-07-2011, 01:30 PM
Why would he need a trial ? Everybody knows what he can do and he is well known at CPFC. If we needed a striker with proven ability and he needed a club on a short contract. or play as you go, then why not ? Swansea and Newcastle were OK with him and he was OK for us at the end after all the problems. Only one player has scored 10 or more for for us since he left, Ambrose.
Do you think he ever came close to justifying his transfer fee and wages?
Il Padrino
25-07-2011, 01:31 PM
Kuqi was a legend. I didn't know he had a poor relationship with our fans.
.
You must have missed the interview he did where he said Palace fans were the "worst in the world"
He then came out with a few choice words after he left in the croydon advertiser.
Useless lump of meat with eyes
MasterYoda
25-07-2011, 01:33 PM
If he was cheap there are worse players we could sign.
He got off to a bad start but towards the end put in a lot more effort and looked a lot better. Kinda like Alan Lee but only a fraction of the awesomeness.
PauLo
25-07-2011, 01:41 PM
I'm sure Kuqi only mentioned that 'some' of our fans were the worst in the world. I may be wrong though...
thehalifaxman
25-07-2011, 01:49 PM
You must have missed the interview he did where he said Palace fans were the "worst in the world"
He then came out with a few choice words after he left in the croydon advertiser.
Useless lump of meat with eyes
I certainly did!
Doubt you can dig out a link to the old article? Will have a look myself
Man of Kent
25-07-2011, 01:50 PM
You must have missed the interview he did where he said Palace fans were the "worst in the world"
He then came out with a few choice words after he left in the croydon advertiser.
Useless lump of meat with eyes
Rubbish player.
Scared defenders because they never knew what he was going to do...neither did he.
Got the bird because he deserved it.
Boyandy
25-07-2011, 01:50 PM
Never looked like justifying his fee although he wasn't too bad in the sash season.
File with Akinbiyi and Trevor Francis in the box marked "On a hiding to nothing."
PauLo
25-07-2011, 01:53 PM
Got the bird because he deserved it.
I'd argue that he gave the bird to some our 'fans' that deserved it.
cpfcfan1
25-07-2011, 08:43 PM
Tenner says hes offered a one year deal before the season starts
davematt
25-07-2011, 08:46 PM
Tenner says hes offered a one year deal before the season starts
God help us. I know we have a reputation of bringing back past players (Freedman, Morrison, Derry etc to name a few) but this would be a stretch too far.
Rubbish player.
Scared defenders because they never knew what he was going to do...neither did he.
Got the bird because he deserved it.
^^^This
rbarmy
25-07-2011, 08:57 PM
Good at lobbing the goalkeeper, and terrifying the opposition with battering-ram runs; sometimes his skill levels in controlling the ball looked farcical, but I had a lot of time for the way he kept on trying after upsetting the fans.
I must say that I was right in front of his infamous 'V' sign but I did see where he was coming from - 'some' of our fans can be a bit fickle, and cheering the substitution of a player in a red and blue shirt is not really on in my book
1f93
The Gerry Queen
25-07-2011, 09:00 PM
Do you think he ever came close to justifying his transfer fee and wages?
Absolutely not. Doesn't mean that he can't do a job now as a squad player though.
If he wants even 30% of what he was on though it's a no.
oldnosmo
25-07-2011, 09:07 PM
This is a little like women giving birth. After a while they forget how painful it was and go and do it again. This is a man to whom a football is an alien object.
kettle
25-07-2011, 09:14 PM
as a free transfer for any other club I'd say he would be worth a gamble. Experience and scores goals (around 1 in 4 I reckon), but I don't think it would work at Palace. Every club has scapegoats that get stick - Arsenal absolutely hate Eboue for example and Kuqi is the same with us. That said if Freedman wants to give it 6 months I would take it!
JDawg
25-07-2011, 09:22 PM
as a free transfer for any other club I'd say he would be worth a gamble. Experience and scores goals (around 1 in 4 I reckon), but I don't think it would work at Palace. Every club has scapegoats that get stick - Arsenal absolutely hate Eboue for example and Kuqi is the same with us. That said if Freedman wants to give it 6 months I would take it!
Noooooooooooooo!!!
We could probably benefit from age and experience.
It's his crapness that is the problem!!
Leave the gambling to wankchops at Brighton.
gold76
25-07-2011, 09:36 PM
Tenner says hes offered a one year deal before the season starts
Not the poacher type we need.
We have Iversen, Kuqi, I bear him no real malice, but not what we require.
bubbs11
26-07-2011, 05:26 AM
No, but its crossed my mind that the 'sighting' is a load of bollocks
Sorry I couldn't resist :D
palacemaniac
26-07-2011, 05:41 AM
Kuqi and Heskey upfront, I find that prospect strangely appealing.
Pub Idol
26-07-2011, 05:53 AM
I remember a home game where Freedman and Kuqi played up front together seemed a strange combo but it actually worked. One of Kuqi's best games. Kuqi was decent in his last season. His 10 goals on 20 games or so pretty much kept us from a dog fight. His relationship with the fans was six of one half dozen the other IMO.
Sorry I couldn't resist :D
Its a fair cop :p
ChristalPalace
26-07-2011, 09:50 PM
Kuqi was at the match tonight. I'm one of the programme sellers opposite the Clifton Arms, and so have a very good view of everyone arriving to go in the executive car park. ;)
I really hope Dougie isn't even thinking about it...
Riley
26-07-2011, 10:58 PM
I know it's wrong and I feel almost dirty saying it but for a year, on low wages...
curly c.p.f.c
26-07-2011, 11:21 PM
NNNoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Sp1Eagle
26-07-2011, 11:23 PM
He is training with the youngsters.
palacemaniac
26-07-2011, 11:53 PM
Kuqi monster Part II
Stigma
27-07-2011, 06:44 AM
No please God noooo:vader:
cpfcben
27-07-2011, 06:51 AM
The monster is back!
The Good Man
27-07-2011, 07:10 AM
Everyone has short memories. He was bad a few years back, I doubt he's improved with age.
kettle
27-07-2011, 07:40 AM
a striker on a a free who has scored goals at this level and in the Premier League? I don't want this to come across as anti Calvin Andrew, but if we need someone to get us a goal off the bench and we don't want to play one of the kids - who would you rather have?
It would fit in with our policy (free) and on low wages it would fit in with budget.
cpfcfan1
27-07-2011, 07:41 AM
To be fair to him, he did chest n hold the ball at times, not saying get him back but he wasnt bad towards the end
Big Fella
27-07-2011, 07:44 AM
All I'm saying is
"You put your left leg in
your left leg out
in out in out shake it all about
you do the Shefki Kuqi and you turn around
and that's what it's all about
Ohhhhh......."
And thats why he has to come back.
Richwak
27-07-2011, 07:46 AM
saw him in the players lounge yesterday, looked in good shape
milky87
27-07-2011, 07:50 AM
saw him in the players lounge yesterday, looked in good shape
I see him in there and I thought who is that skinny bloke, he looks like Kuqi.
Snap him up
milky87
27-07-2011, 07:52 AM
All I'm saying is
"You put your left leg in
your left leg out
in out in out shake it all about
you do the Shefki Kuqi and you turn around
and that's what it's all about
Ohhhhh......."
And thats why he has to come back.
zMUSf7Y-XaM
cockles
27-07-2011, 08:10 AM
1fb1
a striker on a a free who has scored goals at this level and in the Premier League? I don't want this to come across as anti Calvin Andrew, but if we need someone to get us a goal off the bench and we don't want to play one of the kids - who would you rather have?
Steffen Iversen
Pinkie Brown
27-07-2011, 08:13 AM
the world has gone ******* mental - what are you lot sniffing?! :eek:
NO - CLOSE THREAD!
milky87
27-07-2011, 08:24 AM
the world has gone ******* mental - what are you lot sniffing?! :eek:
NO - CLOSE THREAD!
Since he came back against Forest he was very good for us. His goal at Forest was different class as was his solo effort at Swansea
pedro
03-08-2011, 07:42 AM
I saw Kuqi at the Bromley game yesterday as I parked next to him in the car park and then stood by him up in the bar for the match. He looked in good shape and was taking a keen interest in the match, my mate cruelly joked he was looking for a game with Bromley but could it be he will be pulling on a Palace shirt once again?
Latvian Eagle
03-08-2011, 07:44 AM
We couldn't afford his wage demeands even if we were seriously interested.
Stavros 69
03-08-2011, 08:11 AM
Oh please god no.
danpalace07
03-08-2011, 08:14 AM
I think I would cry if that overpaid, overweight, useless sack of shit ever came back. One of our worst buys ever AND it cost us something like £2m! :eek: :sob:
cpfc4evandeva
03-08-2011, 08:21 AM
I never understand why people always put ‘We couldn’t afford his wage demands’ when it comes to free agents. Unless we are being linked with someone who is clearly way above our level.
Currently Shefki is earning less than I am a week. And unless someone does come in and offer him something, he’ll continue to do so.
Yes he was probably on decent money at Newcastle, but he isn’t anymore. So right now he can demand whatever he wants - but if he doesn’t get any offers, those demands don’t mean a hell of a lot.
Latvian Eagle
03-08-2011, 08:23 AM
Well considering Kuqi is one of the reasons we ended up in the s**t before, plus he rejected our last contract offer, can you not see why people might be apprehensive about him
cpfc4evandeva
03-08-2011, 08:44 AM
I can absolutely understand that people may be apprehensive about taking him back.
But to say that we can’t afford his wage demands is complete and utter guesswork.
And seeing that it’s now August and he’s without a club, it’s probably incorrect guesswork.
Chris Finch
03-08-2011, 08:51 AM
A step backwards if you ask me.
Iverson is our Kuqi already
sydnsteve
03-08-2011, 08:55 AM
Iveson and Kuqi are totally different players. Kuqi runs like hell and closes the ball down, Iverson is outpaced by me.
I'd take hiom back on a low wage. He can score goals and scares the shit out of defenders.
wedgetail
03-08-2011, 09:01 AM
Kuqi is years past his best and it wasn't too impressive a best.
cpfcfan1
03-08-2011, 09:02 AM
sign him up :lux:
Absolution
03-08-2011, 09:14 AM
Can he play at the back?
rhynoeagle
03-08-2011, 09:26 AM
Kuqi is years past his best and it wasn't too impressive a best.
I think he peaked after leaving us.
cpfcfan1
03-08-2011, 09:27 AM
Kinda player we should be signing, good age, scores goals and has a good resale value
No brainer
ed_glenn
03-08-2011, 09:29 AM
Im pretty sure I read somewhere Carlisle were after him?! :hmph:
cpfc4evandeva
03-08-2011, 09:29 AM
Iveson and Kuqi are totally different players. Kuqi runs like hell and closes the ball down, Iverson is outpaced by me.
I'd take hiom back on a low wage. He can score goals and scares the shit out of defenders.
Well they’re both target men but they certainly have different styles.
Iversen is arguably the most technically gifted player in the squad – which is why he’s still playing at a decent level despite being slower than a dead tortoise.
Whereas Kuqi hasn’t got much in the way of technical ability at all BUT he does chase and make a nuisance of himself if he’s up for it.
rhynoeagle
03-08-2011, 09:30 AM
Kinda player we should be signing, good age, scores goals and has a good resale value
No brainer
This.
Conpalace
03-08-2011, 11:47 PM
He was at the Bromley game.
Kidofwonder
04-08-2011, 12:01 AM
Useful to have around. would offer him 1k a week if he doesn't find a club just to hold his registration and let him play in the development squad for fitness.
BulletEagle
04-08-2011, 12:02 AM
Why?
Jimmy Eagle
04-08-2011, 12:20 AM
Useful to have around. would offer him 1k a week if he doesn't find a club just to hold his registration and let him play in the development squad for fitness.
So we pay him to train with us. Genius. :rolleyes:
1fba
stinky
11-08-2011, 07:48 AM
Uh oh..
chatham_eagle
11-08-2011, 07:56 AM
If Kuqi is the answer I don't want to know the question.
GodstoneEagle
11-08-2011, 07:58 AM
Better than Easter
Said it time and time again, McDonald is available. He offers more than just goals. He will not require a massive fee. Just get him in.
Kuqi will be a really demotivating signing, does CPFC2010 not remember what he said about the Palace fans!? F*ck him.
stinky
11-08-2011, 08:02 AM
Uh oh
"@aldo_slp: Bit of #CPFC news this morning (as @richcawleyslp is away): Shefki Kuqi could be offered short-term deal at Selhurst Park."
Garfy
11-08-2011, 08:05 AM
Given that Murray & Iversen are both injured this might not be so bad.
ChaceTheAce
11-08-2011, 08:07 AM
I always liked him.
Latvian Eagle
11-08-2011, 08:07 AM
I'm sitting on the fence on Kuqi. I thought when we signed him that it was a good signing, and he had some decent spells with us, but at times he was also a complete waste of space.
I'd like to just say for this next bit that I am neither championing players or slating them, I'm just giving my honest opinion based on facts, and what I have seen.
Kuqi as said is a target man like Iversen, not as technical but will run his arse off all game... Something we could really do with right now. Close the opposition, defend from the front in a constructive way.
Kuqi probably wouldn't be as prolific as Murray if Murray can repeat his previous form... However what Kuqi has over Murray is proven record of scoring at this level, something GM still needs to prove given time.
Kuqi doesn't have the pace of Scannell... But how would the two play together? Both aggressive, probably a good combo?
Kuqi kind of like the point about Murray can be said to Easter / Andrew... Who would I rather see playing given the option. Kuqi over both to be honest and I'm someone who has always backed Andrew at the club.
I don't think you can really bring Pinney, Zaha, or Sekajja into this equation as although all three have potential and proven youth / reserve scoring stats, they just don't have the "experience".
So in reality if I had to fall off the fence on either side although I thought I wouldn't say this, I'd probably offer SK a 1 year deal and see how things progress. We badly need another option up front, he's free, he's training with us (sort of), and if I had to choose him or Pedroza right now, I'd rather take the punt on someone who knows the division, can put themselves about a bit, and is willing to run his arse off for the team.
And having just posted this I see we might offer him a short term deal... Lol! No number 32 available for him though! ;)
cpfcfan1
11-08-2011, 08:09 AM
Tenner says hes offered a one year deal before the season starts
What did I say ;)
(Well i got the deal bit right!)
Latvian Eagle
11-08-2011, 08:10 AM
What did I say ;)
(Well i got the deal bit right!)
I thought it might happen too despite people's demonstrations and Dougie's denial. Why would we let the guy train with us if we weren't at least semi interested.
SteveyHawking
11-08-2011, 08:10 AM
Please God no! :sob:
Stigma
11-08-2011, 08:11 AM
If Kuqi is the answer I don't want to know the question.
This.. donkey..donkey..DONKEY:moo:
cpfcfan1
11-08-2011, 08:11 AM
Desperate desperate times
Latvian Eagle
11-08-2011, 08:12 AM
If he comes in and proves a hit I bet people on here slating him now and in the past will start raving about him... :hi:
NateEagle
11-08-2011, 08:12 AM
No, no, no, no, no, no...did we learn nothing before, he may have the odd great game but thats one in every 5 or even more. God i hope this doesnt happen. :sob: :grrr:
Latvian Eagle
11-08-2011, 08:13 AM
By short term deal I take it we're probably talking until January and assess from there?
cpfcfan1
11-08-2011, 08:14 AM
By short term deal I take it we're probably talking until January and assess from there?
2015, 15k a week
Latvian Eagle
11-08-2011, 08:15 AM
2015, 15k a week
Lol! :moo: Could be worse... We could get James Scowcroft back!
stinky
11-08-2011, 08:15 AM
Hopefully his pay will all be goal related.
At least that way it'll turn out pretty cheap
dmf73
11-08-2011, 08:16 AM
I would rather see him come on late on than Calvin Andrew.
He's worth having on the bench.
He is a few months away from being 35. Another player to add to the current wage bill that won't add anything.
Hard not to be concerned over stuff like this. In one breathe Freedman is being very careful and selective over the right kind of players for Palace, then he wants to bring back our joint worst signing in the last decade (The other Akinbiyi).
Really poor, not happy with this, and combined with the negative tactics at Lindon Road, I can only see us going in one direction this year.
Stavros 69
11-08-2011, 08:16 AM
1f68
Worst news of the week if true.
cpfcfan1
11-08-2011, 08:16 AM
COULD work well with Scannell, he is good at chesting the ball and flicking on, scannell could thrive of him
stinky
11-08-2011, 08:17 AM
Worst news of the week if true.
Worse than, say, the Reeves family business being burned to the ground?
stinky
11-08-2011, 08:17 AM
or have I just been given an almighty whoosh?
Latvian Eagle
11-08-2011, 08:18 AM
People are ranting already as if we're offering him a 3 year deal. Even if it bides us time until January I'd take him on board right now. It's clear without Murray and Iversen, other than Scanners we are short, and lightweight up top.
Crouchey21
11-08-2011, 08:20 AM
Think this may just be a short term deal until Murray is back. Would love for him to come in and be a huge hit and score a few!!
Pinkie Brown
11-08-2011, 08:21 AM
Desperate desperate times
^^^ this :sob:
How have we let it come to this?
I don't want stop gap signings and loans - I want our kids to be given a chance. What's the bloody point of the academy if at times like these with injuries etc you don't give them a chance.
I bet there are some very disillusioned and fed up academy players at Palace at the moment.
The Gerry Queen
11-08-2011, 08:21 AM
In present circumstances we could give him a short contract on a reasonable wage. We know what he can do and more importantly Sean Scannell and others know his game and above all else he can hit the net at this level. Ask Swansea and Derby. If he scores the goals that notch up the points for us to be mid table by November it will be worth it. By January we could have stronger options available to us anyway so I think we should go with this.
People are ranting already as if we're offering him a 3 year deal. Even if it bides us time until January I'd take him on board right now. It's clear without Murray and Iversen, other than Scanners we are short, and lightweight up top.
Then invest in someone like McDonald with potential and available for transfer-not a 35 year old who has openly announced his dislike for the club and the fans.
Latvian Eagle
11-08-2011, 08:23 AM
McDonald isn't proven at this level!
As Gerry Queen said we need goals now. Not in 2 years time! And McDonald and Kuqi are totally different players. It's clear that Dougie wants to play a target man which without GM and SI we jsut don't have at the moment.
mcmean
11-08-2011, 08:24 AM
not too fussed - scored goals when given a chance during his last season - and lots of people wanted him to sign the contract offer.
Looked in decent shape when I saw him last week
Beckenham Boy
11-08-2011, 08:26 AM
@AdvertiserSport Dan Jones
Was saving Kuqi story for tomorrow's paper, but seems it's out. Definite possibility as short term replacement for Murray & Iversen #cpfc
cpfcfan1
11-08-2011, 08:27 AM
Striker search over!
have to say I'm a bit stunned with this one but I think just a bit more disappointed for the youngsters in the team who should be being given a chance ahead of cart horses like Kuqi.
cpfcfan1
11-08-2011, 08:28 AM
Pinney out on loan whos looked good
Kuqi in
Job done :)
Boyandy
11-08-2011, 08:28 AM
If he comes in and proves a hit I bet people on here slating him now and in the past will start raving about him... :hi:
Course they will - you only have to have a look a the two Grays to see that.
If Iversen is still injured and the short-term is a month or so, I wouldn't be too worried about this.
Gathers54
11-08-2011, 08:31 AM
Would rather get Clinton back here on a loan deal than this guy.
cpfcfan1
11-08-2011, 08:31 AM
Clinton :lux:
Penstone Eagle
11-08-2011, 08:32 AM
Desperate desperate times
Which, injuries aside, could have been avoided
Harry Bassett
11-08-2011, 08:32 AM
Why the hell would cpfc2010 and their manager be looking to sign a (never was any good) has been?
sunshine lucas
11-08-2011, 08:33 AM
you know what... we look so short of cover up front that this - unbelievably - is probably good news. I can't believe I'm even saying it because believe me I'm in no way particularly a Kuqui fan. :eek:
deftones_eagle
11-08-2011, 08:33 AM
I'll support any player in a Palace shirt, and I've met Kuqi a couple of times, he's a nice guy....but COME ON....
Clapham Grand
11-08-2011, 08:40 AM
don't care as long as he scores goals
Latvian Eagle
11-08-2011, 08:41 AM
That's my name and number sorted for one of my shirts this season then! ;)
Can't be any worse than when I got Sears 2 years ago. :clown:
Gathers54
11-08-2011, 08:42 AM
ef3
I thought this is exactly the player we didn't want... Another one looking for his next pay cheque rather than wanting to play here.
I'd be disappointed with this tbh. He may do well but there are other good strikers out there we should be going for!!
Latvian Eagle
11-08-2011, 08:43 AM
I'd be disappointed with this tbh. He may do well but there are other good strikers out there we should be going for!!
Such as?
Gazpacho
11-08-2011, 08:45 AM
In present circumstances we could give him a short contract on a reasonable wage. We know what he can do and more importantly Sean Scannell and others know his game and above all else he can hit the net at this level. Ask Swansea and Derby. If he scores the goals that notch up the points for us to be mid table by November it will be worth it. By January we could have stronger options available to us anyway so I think we should go with this.
I agree.
If we are needing to buy time in a long reconstruction job - which I think we are - then I am OK with that. A short term experienced head. I think he could play well with the younger strikers and we may get more from them too, as a result.
Clubs all want a solid August start. This might help achieve this.
kolinkins
11-08-2011, 08:46 AM
In dougie we...
Although if this happens, think it makes sense. Ties us over until iversen and Murray are fit again and he can do a job nobody else can. Plus, he's better than Andrew and Easter
stinky
11-08-2011, 08:46 AM
That's my name and number sorted for one of my shirts this season then! ;)
Can't be any worse than when I got Sears 2 years ago. :clown:
do you have Garvan and Dorman tattoos as well?
Latvian Eagle
11-08-2011, 08:46 AM
In dougie we...
Although if this happens, think it makes sense. Ties us over until iversen and Murray are fit again and he can do a job nobody else can. Plus, he's better than Andrew and Easter
Finally!!! Someone else who actually sees the sense rather than moaning for the sake of it!
THANK YOU!!!
Nelson Muntz
11-08-2011, 08:47 AM
His workrate is great, he can flick and assist, he may score a few. Whats not to like?
Latvian Eagle
11-08-2011, 08:48 AM
do you have Garvan and Dorman tattoos as well?
Nope but I did get Danns on last seasons Away shirt. I thought I learnt my lesson on getting players names in the 90s. Armstrong only stayed another year after I got him on my 93/94 Away shirt and Salako left after I got him on the 94/95 Away shirt. :sob:
So when is Ambrose off then (last seasons Home shirt)? :afro:
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