Would rather we waited, tried to offload Clarke for as long as it takes then with new funds free if possible get someone with a bit more quality, in Jan if necessary. Dont see what DNG offers beyond our current options, could even play Waggy/Kerkar up top as backup as we have a big enough squad in midfield.
Just my opinion tho and CP is in a much better position than me to make the call
I think DNG did well for us last year. He scored a couple of vital goals at a key time last year.
Along with Lee Cook he did add something to our last push last season ,I think L1 is his level I would be worried if he paid a fee or gave him more than a one year contract ( he is on a two year deal at the Spanners ).
I think for 100k DNG would be good value. But obviously he will not be a first team player, which is what many people want. With our budget we're lucky to sign anyone at the moment. He is certainly more of a handful and versitle than young Micheal Smith so as a 4th choice front man, with Haynes injury record, I'd take him.
Not arguing just for the sake of it but would like to get over another point of view regarding this. Firstly can I state up front that I think DNG is or would be a squad player that we don't need provided we are getting in another striker. If not for whatever reason then it might just be worth it. Big lad who doesn't lack for effort and is known by the manager and reportedly wants to come. Just because he's out of favour at the Den it doesn't mean he's not good enough. Many would argue with some vigour that recently departed Paul Hayes was good enough for the championship yet was very out of favour with SCP. I was hoping for a more proven striker but if we have no money which it now appears certain then DNG might not be a bad acquisition.
Understand your point of view SHG, but I wouldn't want DNG even if he was on a free transfer let alone costing £200k plus wages. I reckon Hayes is the better player of the two (although I agree he had to leave) but he went because we need to free up money for a higher quality signing. Even a loan (Baldock, maybe) would cost.
I would rather throw one of our young strikers from the U18s into the mix - see how good they are, rather than spend money on the likes of DNG.
DNG is not good enough for the Championship IMO. I did see him at Preston and did not think he had the best game there. Appreciate he scroed some goals just don;t think he would make the step up. If we have money we should get someone better, if we don't then why spend out on a player who will just fill out the squad. Would rather see Azeez given a chance.
I have heard a rumour that Chris Powell has fell out with Danny Haynes because he is being petulant and sulky probhably thinks he should be starting................
I have heard a rumour that Chris Powell has fell out with Danny Haynes because he is being petulant and sulky probhably thinks he should be starting................
Really? Because the way SCP celebrated Haynes' goal in our last home match I find that hard to believe.
I have heard a rumour that Chris Powell has fell out with Danny Haynes because he is being petulant and sulky probhably thinks he should be starting................
Really? Because the way SCP celebrated Haynes' goal in our last home match I find that hard to believe.
May have just been celebrating the goal not necessarily the person who scored it. Also that was last season could have fell out with him recently.
Spurs were linked, could see Arsenal in for him now aswell though. My mate knows Haynes anyway and said his hamstring is playing up again so I think we should forget about a bust up. That said he could by lying but I hope not.
Spurs were linked, could see Arsenal in for him now aswell though. My mate knows Haynes anyway and said his hamstring is playing up again so I think we should forget about a bust up. That said he could by lying but I hope not.
Can't see Arsenal wanting him, they already have 2 'big' strikers in Chamakh and Giroud
Anyway, N'Guessan isn't lumbering! Well, not compared to Hayes and Clarke anyway
I still think Arsenal will want to replace RVP, although I get the point about similarities with Giroud. Doubt Chamakh will play even if they can't sell him.
If we pay more than 100k for DNG i would be disappointed. I liked the guy but if money is tight i think we could best use that 200k for loaning a decent player for the season if necessary.
if i were arsenal id rather have giroud, podolski and llorente than rvp, chamakh, park and arshavin, if they do get llorente, theyll probably still breakeven and have done good business especially with sahin on loan
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At least he should be able to play with BWP/Haynes or Yann.
Just my opinion tho and CP is in a much better position than me to make the call
Along with Lee Cook he did add something to our last push last season ,I think L1 is his level I would be worried if he paid a fee or gave him more than a one year contract ( he is on a two year deal at the Spanners ).
Not arguing just for the sake of it but would like to get over another point of view regarding this. Firstly can I state up front that I think DNG is or would be a squad player that we don't need provided we are getting in another striker. If not for whatever reason then it might just be worth it. Big lad who doesn't lack for effort and is known by the manager and reportedly wants to come. Just because he's out of favour at the Den it doesn't mean he's not good enough. Many would argue with some vigour that recently departed Paul Hayes was good enough for the championship yet was very out of favour with SCP. I was hoping for a more proven striker but if we have no money which it now appears certain then DNG might not be a bad acquisition.
Understand your point of view SHG, but I wouldn't want DNG even if he was on a free transfer let alone costing £200k plus wages. I reckon Hayes is the better player of the two (although I agree he had to leave) but he went because we need to free up money for a higher quality signing. Even a loan (Baldock, maybe) would cost.
I would rather throw one of our young strikers from the U18s into the mix - see how good they are, rather than spend money on the likes of DNG.
Plus he did a good job last year for us and as we are seeing the step up is not as steep as many on here thought.
We were meant to be getting him free and then they asked for £150k to which we said no.
This will drag on until Millwall decide that they would rather get his wages off their books than hold out for a fee and then we'll get him cheap.
That's unless we sign Fuller and/or Baldock first in which case Smallwall will be stuck with him.
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Hmm, have we moved on from Baldock?
Anyway, N'Guessan isn't lumbering! Well, not compared to Hayes and Clarke anyway
DNG may bring to the table several attributes, but I've never thought that creativity is his greatest asset.