Bristol City: We're In The Market For A Top Goalscorer, Says Chairman Keith Dawe

[Drew Peacock]

Agreed. But this is Bristol City and our record over the years on big money players is atrocious.

But since Keith Burt arrived our signings have been, with very few exceptions, exemplary.

If we went for a big money signing now, I would expect us to have a far, far better chance of getting it right than before.

Although it may depend on where SC goes for his holidays.......

[Kid in the Riot]

You lost me with the Maynard logic but I understand and agree in the main what you are saying.

Andy Cole + Ade Akinbiyi were notable exceptions of course.

Maynard was the only half decent example I could think of but Cole and Akinbiyi are better ones...

[southvillekiddy]

I love JET and am gutted that a genius like that couldn't get a regular game at City but I've come to totally respect and admire SC's and KB's judgement and player selection.

 

The reason that Kieran Agard, although not the perfect article was preferred is that, as an example at Chesterfield, he had the strength, speed and determination to take the ball from our area to the opposition area, then fight like f for the ball even when he's knocked over, then get up with it and lay off a pass to Freeman from which Luke should have scored. And again against Swindon his pressing with Wilbs and defending from the front was a huge factor in us beating those cheating sods. Plus he's come up with 14 goals while missing a quarter of the season!

 

SC and KB will go for players with that level of guts and team ethos as well as having proven goal-scoring ability.

[Acton Red]

What about another experienced goal scoring Premier striker who has ties to Bristol and BCFC? Marcus Stewart anyone? That worked out well. Rickie Lambert?

[cityexile]

I am sure Brighton thought exactly this when they dropped a couple of big ones for Baldock.

I think however where SC will get it right will be getting somebody to fill an identified role. Big call.

[Marina's Rolls Royce]

This forum is inundated with negative comments from you on players and officials at this club.

For someone who has been so vocal about not being able to get tickets, you have an amazing insight into their failings.

 

Yep MC- So much attitude. So little game time.

[Up The City!]

Last time we were promoted scoring 63 goals with a +24 GD

This season we scored 96 and GD of +58

We desperately needed a quality striker last time as we struggled big time to score much more than 50 each season. But we are in a much better place this time round and I'm sure SC will recruit what is required rather than go gung ho for an out and out proven championship striker costing millions, despite what Mr. Dawe might say. A young, hungry, EPL player who can't get a game in the Premier League either permanently or on a season long loan would fit the bill.

Wasn't our top scorer Jevons with something like 7 though? And in the play off season didn't we finish with a GD of +1?

[Lrrr]

I think that MKD will agree with you!

 

Yeah but according to their own gaffer they have a tiny budget!

[WolfOfWestStreet]

Agreed. But this is Bristol City and our record over the years on big money players is atrocious. You could even say of last summer's recruitment Agard has probably been worst value for money.

Maynard is perhaps the best example of us spending big wisely and even then we only sold him for 60% ish of what we paid for him.

I really don't think we need to go out and spend big this sumemr, plenty of options out there if we're shrewd.

Agards reported fee 600k ish

Goals 14

Cost per goal 42k

If every goal cost 42k and you need 90 say to get into the playoffs

3.4 mil. You'd pay that.

Strange logic granted

[cidered abroad]

[Aussie]

Agard needs to be given a chance at this level.

His work ethic, chasing down the last man and tracking back is worth an extra man at times.

But we do need to spend some decent money to bring in a proven goal scorer.

Wilbraham isn't going to get any younger or faster.

[Drew Peacock]

Why does it have to be a big money signing ?

No guarantee of success.

Been there before, loads of times.

We have a team with goals in them - 96 of 'em this year, why do we need a "big money" striker ?

It doesn't. I was pointing out that if we did, the appointment of Keith Burt means it is less likely to be money pissed away.

[Ian M]

Agreed. But this is Bristol City and our record over the years on big money players is atrocious. You could even say of last summer's recruitment Agard has probably been worst value for money.

 

Maynard is perhaps the best example of us spending big wisely and even then we only sold him for 60% ish of what we paid for him.

 

I really don't think we need to go out and spend big this sumemr, plenty of options out there if we're shrewd.

 

I take your "we're Bristol City & we always spend our money poorly" & raise you a "we're Bristol City & we don't win league titles".

[Mamballs]

Darren Bent is available and he's a proven goal scorer 

[RedM]

Well we have ditched Jet and told all the other clubs we are looking for a striker. I expect Cotterill/Burts phones will be busy, some clubs will be fearing we will swoop, others raising their prices up and thinking of a big payday.

I think though the target has already been identified and the deals almost done...so who is out there stalling over signing a new contract?

[Robin1988]

Darren Bent is available and he's a proven goal scorer 

He's also probably on seven figures.

[Touch_my_butter]

Surely Smith (Matt) is the perfect fit here?

[Jesus]

I would love to see Adam Le Fondre and Matt Smith come in.  I would also Like to see Scott Malone (Left wing back) come in. Really rate that lad. 

[Kid in the Riot]

I would love to see Adam Le Fondre and Matt Smith come in.  I would also Like to see Scott Malone (Left wing back) come in. Really rate that lad. 

 

Malone only signed for Cardiff in January! Completely unrealistic.

[iamalagerdrinker]

[Touch_my_butter]

[Jesus]

Malone only signed for Cardiff in January! Completely unrealistic.

 

I didn't say it was going to happen, but he is a player I rate, hence, "I would love to see". 

I would also love to see my penis grow to the size of JETS black mamba, is that going to happen, probably not.  But it was a good chance to let your contract knowledge shine, which is good. 

[Phileas Fogg]

I didn't say it was going to happen, but he is a player I rate, hence, "I would love to see".

I would also love to see my penis grow to the size of JETS black mamba, is that going to happen, probably not. But it was a good chance to let your contract knowledge shine, which is good.

[Jesus]

 

So is this.....

 

  

[Phileas Fogg]

So is this.....

[Jesus]

Put me in the keep net.... You've got me.. That little orange maggot was too much for me.... or was that Robboreds little man?    

[Aussie]

Nice fish.

[Monkeh]

We prob have the player we want and are just waiting for the window to reopen

Since cotts has been here we've been extremely proactive on the transfer front,

We had most of our players before our tour of Botswana last season

[simon uk]

We prob have the player we want and are just waiting for the window to reopen

Since cotts has been here we've been extremely proactive on the transfer front,

We had most of our players before our tour of Botswana last season

Agreed, especially with promotion tied up so soon, i would be amazed if the list wasnt drawn up and contact made. I would also guess that the matt smith deal wasnt already done too.

[RedRidingHood]

We prob have the player we want and are just waiting for the window to reopen

Since cotts has been here we've been extremely proactive on the transfer front,

We had most of our players before our tour of Botswana last season

We have already seen that Cotts is the master of forward planning/preparation.