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Sturridge or llorente (Suggestion)
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 Sportyteacher  London 12 Aug 19 11.06am |
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Originally posted by Eaglecoops
Ribery would be pleasing on the eye and could still do a job in the PL but we need a goal scorer. Wilf is not a centre forward and is not great playing with his back to goal. I actually think Ribery would be a good short term replacement for Wilf if he disappears in January. In the interim, get Wilf back on the wing where he should be and find a forward that knows where to be at what time. Benteke clearly doesn’t. Agreed! So Palace can reach into free agents if they haven't confirmed final 25 man squad and we clearly need reinforcement in centre forward department. Is Loan window still open by the way and where do we stand on that front?
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ASCPFC  Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 12 Aug 19 11.19am |
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Originally posted by Sportyteacher
Agreed! So Palace can reach into free agents if they haven't confirmed final 25 man squad and we clearly need reinforcement in centre forward department. Is Loan window still open by the way and where do we stand on that front? Loans are closed as far as I know but free agents can be signed before 2nd September providing there is a squad place. We have 24 players - currently one space. We could sign and register one free agent.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 12 Aug 19 11.23am |
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Originally posted by Leeswavey08
Very good target man and brings other players in to the game still has a year or maybe 2 left i think, plus is very good at scoring with his head I recall reading about 3 years ago that 50% of Llorente's goals in 'La Liga' were with his head.Certainly not the quickest or the most mobile and not a player known for his workrate.
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| samprior Hamburg 12 Aug 19 11.36am |
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If it was a straight up choice then I'd take Sturridge as he offers something different to just another 'target man' who won't really suit our style. Sturridge would offer more mobility (if not injured) and a player who can finish those in the box type chances that we create more of i.e Ayew and Meyer chances on the weekend.
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| mattteo 12 Aug 19 11.57am |
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Originally posted by Eaglecoops
Ribery would be pleasing on the eye and could still do a job in the PL but we need a goal scorer. Wilf is not a centre forward and is not great playing with his back to goal. I actually think Ribery would be a good short term replacement for Wilf if he disappears in January. In the interim, get Wilf back on the wing where he should be and find a forward that knows where to be at what time. Benteke clearly doesn’t.
He has the height, the power, the skill and a speed that most of the PL strikers lack. He'd ba amazing in that position and the more goals HE scores (not Benteke, not Ayew), the more millions the club adds to the selling price. Just my opinion. That's where I'd play him. A front line of Ribery-Camarasa(Jordan)-Townsend behind center forward Zaha would be terrific. With Meyer coming in at times for a older Ribery who can't always play 90 minutes. But neither can Llorente or Sturrudge.
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| leejaneagles 12 Aug 19 12.21pm |
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It has to be the punt on Sturridge. I don't see how we can possibly lose that situation? Sign him on a 1 year deal - I know he won't sign pay as you play, it's unrealistic but gets touted around by fans often. Worst case scenario he gets 5 games all season. That's 5 games we'd have a significantly higher chance of scoring. To put it into context, had he been in Ayew's position on Saturday and scored, at the end of the season we'd have another 2 points. If that was his only contribution, it'd probably be worth the wages, especially if it's tight from 7 downwards like last season. If Sturridge stayed fit we'd be so comfortably avoiding relegation it's untrue. Has this been suggested anywhere in the media at something Palace are looking at? It seems to make too much sense but I'd love to get him in. I'm guessing we'll be disappointed come September?
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| Sportyteacher London 12 Aug 19 5.08pm |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
Loans are closed as far as I know but free agents can be signed before 2nd September providing there is a squad place. We have 24 players - currently one space. We could sign and register one free agent. Very interesting - big thanks for your reply.
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djcpfc  Within a 5 minute walk 13 Aug 19 6.41am |
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I think you could probably add Bony to this. Ivory Coast connection with Zaha. He’s fallen away massively since his Man City move, but would have a lot to prove and maybe a pay as you play contract with a option for year based on appearances might be the incentive he needs. We’d have nothing to lose but a squad place until January.
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| PatrickA London 13 Aug 19 8.15am |
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Agree about Bony.
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| mattteo 13 Aug 19 8.37am |
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Originally posted by djcpfc
I think you could probably add Bony to this. Ivory Coast connection with Zaha. He’s fallen away massively since his Man City move, but would have a lot to prove and maybe a pay as you play contract with a option for year based on appearances might be the incentive he needs. We’d have nothing to lose but a squad place until January. God, please no!! That obese player is lazier than a cow. Edited by mattteo (13 Aug 2019 10.15am)
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| Booted Eagle Bristol 13 Aug 19 9.37am |
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Napoli are sniffing around Llorente. Sturridge seems more likely but I think we will keep our powder dry until January when the Wilf circus will start up again.
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| Booted Eagle Bristol 13 Aug 19 9.38am |
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Originally posted by mattteo
God, please no!! That ovese player is lazier than a cow. Is that a fat cow ?
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