ChippenhamRed Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 A player scoring goals for fun in a league we're trying to get out of is exactly the type of player we should be looking to buy. Not sure what more we could expect. He's not proven in the Championship, but a player already scoring goals in the Championship isn't going to come here because he's already scoring goals in the Championship. Nobody is saying we're struggling for goals, but when Smith goes back, we have two players returning from injury - one of whom (Agard) was previously struggling for form, and Jet, who is talented but not exactly Mr Reliable. I'd be delighted to see Doyle here. If that's a panic buy, then I'm happy to panic because we'd be stronger with him than without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 We face 8 games in the next 30 days and there is a chance of losing either Matt Smith, or JET to injury, during that intense period, even allowing for the return of Agard and Wilbraham. And Smith leaves on 28/02. Wilbs told me that he was returning to training this week after I spoke with him briefly in the Atyeo Car Park after the West Ham game. It's been stated elsewhere that he may be back for MK Dons on 07/02, but that's unconfirmed. He'll be a little rusty after a 6 week layoff. Consequently, we need another striker before the 02/02 transfer deadline. However, if we do it'll be the right man because Cotterill doesn't do panic buys. Or panic loans, come to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooRya Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Some strange comments on this thread about how good Doyle is after something like 25 goals and we might not be capable of signing him. But the issue for me is with JET still so unpredictable (very disappointing in the game versus West Ham), Smith only for a month longer and Agard /wilbs at various levels of fitness we seem to be crying out for a striker.So much great work this season by SC/Players/SL that surely we are not going to risk it by ending up being short up front. SC has said to forget Agard for a while and previously that he was looking to bring another 2 in.Now it seems we will go with what we have. for me this is a bit of a worry. Very harsh. Can't understand why people see the need to pick up on JET whenever he doesn't have an "exceptional" game. Are there any players that NEVER have an off day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Very harsh. Can't understand why people see the need to pick up on JET whenever he doesn't have an "exceptional" game. Are there any players that NEVER have an off day? Messi, Ronaldo and Korey Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Very harsh. Can't understand why people see the need to pick up on JET whenever he doesn't have an "exceptional" game. Are there any players that NEVER have an off day? I guess because the gulf is very wide, ie more noticeable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohbasso Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I think people read too much into what Cotts says. If he says "forget about Agard for a while" to me that says expect him to start tonight. If he says "that's my transfer business done" I'd expect one more in before the window closes. He loves to keep the opposition guessing, Cotts = king of mind games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 No I didn't say we were struggling for goals however we could be once Smith went back. So it would be nice to get a proven goalscorer in now rather than on a emergency loan who might be up to much Well actually you did, you said "we are struggling for goals once Smith goes back to Fulham". As if it was already a fact. Yes we do need another striker but not any old striker ala the past 5/6 years, one that we actually want and not just one that is available. SC and Burt have done little wrong so far with transfers and loans, let them do what they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I can see somebody being announced tomorrow.... Not ITK, just think there will be. SC has already confirmed there will be nobody in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCAGFC Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'd rather risk going short and staying in budget, keeping us in a better position long term than waste money on people we might not need and end up with a stack of players to get rid of like last time we were in the championship. And blow it like we did in 2007/2008. We aren't freescoring like the inbreds and we will need a regular goalscorer (or 2) to finish the job off when Smith goes back to Fulham. At the moment, Doyle and Andy Williams are regular goalscorers. JET isn't an out and out striker and with him and Wilbraham out of contract at the end of the season, we could be left with Agard as our only striking option in the summer. You can never have enough goalscorers in your squad IMO.....the trick is keeping them all happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 SC has already confirmed there will be nobody in. Doesn't mean there won't be another arrival when Smith's loans ends though, does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Well actually you did, you said "we are struggling for goals once Smith goes back to Fulham". As if it was already a fact. It can't already be a fact if it hasn't happened yet can it , God even I know that !! But thanks for pointing that out though Teacher, I shall try harder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeyed Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Surely it makes sense to review mid feb whether or not we need a new striker? Next week is only the end of the transfer window for permanent deals, the loan window doesn't close until March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 If we were going to sign someone permenantly I'd rather see us go for Bradshaw from Walsall, doing really well this season, age of his side etc, only thing can't see Walsall being keen to sell him especially to us if we get through and face them at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambodinho Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 It's a shame we couldn't have got Andre Gray in before Brentford signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta_Red Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Well actually you did, you said "we are struggling for goals once Smith goes back to Fulham". As if it was already a fact. Yes we do need another striker but not any old striker ala the past 5/6 years, one that we actually want and not just one that is available. SC and Burt have done little wrong so far with transfers and loans, let them do what they do. Preceded by an "if". Read it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Very harsh. Can't understand why people see the need to pick up on JET whenever he doesn't have an "exceptional" game. Are there any players that NEVER have an off day? It's so boring. Even at matches everyone is waiting to have a go at him when he loses the ball. People would rather have someone that runs around a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I understand Soren Andersen is available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 It's so boring. Even at matches everyone is waiting to have a go at him when he loses the ball. People would rather have someone that runs around a lot. Similar to when Dziekanowski was here. He was worth the entrance money alone, just because he could do something that took your breath away Can remember when he signed from Celtic, I couldn't get my head around the fact he was coming to Bristol City. Pure talent wise, no one has got close to touching him in my time watching, commitment wise I should imagine most people are way past him - but it didn't matter. When he wanted to be, he was that ******* good There was one trick at the Gate vs Ipswich, you almost heard 16,000 people gasp at once Then there was the late winner vs Wolves (yes, kids - we have beaten Wolves at least once) Leicester away in the FA Cup Just watching the bloke warm up was worth the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Similar to when Dziekanowski was here. He was worth the entrance money alone, just because he could do something that took your breath away Can remember when he signed from Celtic, I couldn't get my head around the fact he was coming to Bristol City. Pure talent wise, no one has got close to touching him in my time watching, commitment wise I should imagine most people are way past him - but it didn't matter. When he wanted to be, he was that ******* good There was one trick at the Gate vs Ipswich, you almost heard 16,000 people gasp at once Then there was the late winner vs Wolves (yes, kids - we have beaten Wolves at least once) Leicester away in the FA Cup Just watching the bloke warm up was worth the money And how well did we do as a team when Jacki was in the side? Fantastic tricks, a few great goals, value to the team almost nil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I understand Soren Andersen is available Nah, we need someone much more prolific like Liam Robinson or Ian Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I have the utmost confidence in SL that he has learnt from the mistake of that play-off season and we will sign another quality striker very soon. PLEASE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Very harsh. Can't understand why people see the need to pick up on JET whenever he doesn't have an "exceptional" game. Are there any players that NEVER have an off day? I thought he was fantastic, off the ball he covered a lot of ground & helped in the whole defend from attack thing brilliantly, it's something that Agard gets plenty of praise for but hey let's have a dig at JET for no real reason as we haven't currently hot a scapegoat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Similar to when Dziekanowski was here. He was worth the entrance money alone, just because he could do something that took your breath away Can remember when he signed from Celtic, I couldn't get my head around the fact he was coming to Bristol City. Pure talent wise, no one has got close to touching him in my time watching, commitment wise I should imagine most people are way past him - but it didn't matter. When he wanted to be, he was that ******* good There was one trick at the Gate vs Ipswich, you almost heard 16,000 people gasp at once Then there was the late winner vs Wolves (yes, kids - we have beaten Wolves at least once) Leicester away in the FA Cup Just watching the bloke warm up was worth the money Jacki No idea if it was that game, but i can remember him having the ball near the corner flag at the East End, 2 defenders on him, he flicked it up with his left foot, flicked it between the two players with his right foot whilst doing a pirouette, looked up and bent a lovely cross in. He certainly earned his detractors, but many other players have come and gone who's name fade. Not Jacki, similar things will probably be said of JET in years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooRya Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Jacki No idea if it was that game, but i can remember him having the ball near the corner flag at the East End, 2 defenders on him, he flicked it up with his left foot, flicked it between the two players with his right foot whilst doing a pirouette, looked up and bent a lovely cross in. He certainly earned his detractors, but many other players have come and gone who's name fade. Not Jacki, similar things will probably be said of JET in years to come. Unbelievable now to think we had Jacki and Andy Cole in the same side back then. If only we could have built around those two........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I have the utmost confidence in SL that he has learnt from the mistake of that play-off season and we will sign another quality striker very soon. We will for sure loan one in before the 24th of March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie_Turner Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 And blow it like we did in 2007/2008. We aren't freescoring like the inbreds and we will need a regular goalscorer (or 2) to finish the job off when Smith goes back to Fulham. At the moment, Doyle and Andy Williams are regular goalscorers. JET isn't an out and out striker and with him and Wilbraham out of contract at the end of the season, we could be left with Agard as our only striking option in the summer. You can never have enough goalscorers in your squad IMO.....the trick is keeping them all happy. Thanks BCAGFC - you saved me writing all of that out as I was just about to. Totally agree and its just what I was thinking, especially the first bit about 2007/08 - Stoke went and brought in a few players to spice things up ....and the rest is history ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gillies Downs Leeds Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I can see somebody being announced tomorrow.... Not ITK, just think there will be. Even though SC has said nobody coming in, i also believe there will be a striker in the door before Monday night.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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