Heard that Boro and Hull had also shown interest in Kermorgant so we will see.
Well that's him gone then. Take away the fact that he would have to be bat shit crazy to re-join our zoo anyway, even an English winter in Middlesborough and Hull must seem more appealing than hoping Fraeye miraculously discovers the rudiments of formation and tactics every week!
Kermorgant would no doubt improve the squad (though he's two years older and another couple of yards slower), but are we really meant to believe that he's the best target man available on loan across the whole universe of potential realistic targets?
Like Johnson and Poyet, it smacks of lack of scouting resources or worse, short-term fan appeasement.
Have you seen a better target man in the Championship in the last 2 years? Not sure I have.
He's skillful, combative, aerially dominant and inventive - that is a pretty potent mix in one player at this level.True he's never been the fastest mover, but its not an essential quality for his type of player, and he isn't out and out prolific, but I'm not sure there are that many better alternatives who we could realistically attract.
That's what made letting him leave in the first place such a bad move.
Heard that Boro and Hull had also shown interest in Kermorgant so we will see.
Well that's him gone then. Take away the fact that he would have to be bat shit crazy to re-join our zoo anyway, even an English winter in Middlesborough and Hull must seem more appealing than hoping Fraeye miraculously discovers the rudiments of formation and tactics every week!
You say that but Poyet has very good links with members of the team, must know exactly what's going on and still decided to come here
They should break the bank to get Yann back - whatever it takes - this will give the fans a massive lift, will virtually guarantee our safety and take the immediate pressure off of them - an acknowledgement of their own mistakes to boot - actions speak louder than words. If they can then collaborate with the new investment and bring Curbishley (DOF) and Powell (Manager) in by the time the season tickets need renewing, they may just have dug themselves out of a crisis and regained our respect.
Heard that Boro and Hull had also shown interest in Kermorgant so we will see.
Well that's him gone then. Take away the fact that he would have to be bat shit crazy to re-join our zoo anyway, even an English winter in Middlesborough and Hull must seem more appealing than hoping Fraeye miraculously discovers the rudiments of formation and tactics every week!
Thing is, at 34 he would most likely want games as his time is running out, we can pretty much guarantee that if he stays fit, not sure the other two could. Also if he went Hull or Boro who would he know/he would have to settle etc, it's only a short term move so he might be the sort who likes home comforts and the familiar? Reckon there is a chance with this the issue will be. Bournemouth as we will almost certainly offer a lower % of his wages and why would they accept that unless he really dug his heels in.
They should break the bank to get Yann back - whatever it takes - this will give the fans a massive lift, will virtually guarantee our safety and take the immediate pressure off of them - an acknowledgement of their own mistakes to boot - actions speak louder than words. If they can then collaborate with the new investment and bring Curbishley (DOF) and Powell (Manager) in by the time the season tickets need renewing, they may just have dug themselves out of a crisis and regained our respect.
Not a hope in hell of that happening with RD in charge
He's on the bench for Bournemouth every game I believe he's 3rd he line behind Murray and King why would they loan him out
Not for the last few games. Hasn't even travelled.
AFCB will most likely spend big too, already signed a player from Roma, so he moves further down the pecking order.
Will he want to move back to Greenwich? Sure. Will he want move back to Charlton? Who knows.
I saw him when he came on for the last few minutes against Palace on Boxing Day. Not enough time to form much of an opinion on his form but he looked like he had been on the croissants tbf.
He's on the bench for Bournemouth every game I believe he's 3rd he line behind Murray and King why would they loan him out
Not for the last few games. Hasn't even travelled.
AFCB will most likely spend big too, already signed a player from Roma, so he moves further down the pecking order.
Will he want to move back to Greenwich? Sure. Will he want move back to Charlton? Who knows.
I saw him when he came on for the last few minutes against Palace on Boxing Day. Not enough time to form much of an opinion on his form but he looked like he had been on the croissants tbf.
Heard that Boro and Hull had also shown interest in Kermorgant so we will see.
Well that's him gone then. Take away the fact that he would have to be bat shit crazy to re-join our zoo anyway, even an English winter in Middlesborough and Hull must seem more appealing than hoping Fraeye miraculously discovers the rudiments of formation and tactics every week!
Thing is, at 34 he would most likely want games as his time is running out, we can pretty much guarantee that if he stays fit, not sure the other two could. Also if he went Hull or Boro who would he know/he would have to settle etc, it's only a short term move so he might be the sort who likes home comforts and the familiar? Reckon there is a chance with this the issue will be. Bournemouth as we will almost certainly offer a lower % of his wages and why would they accept that unless he really dug his heels in.
And also his 'home' is SELondon area - has a flat in Docklands and house in Kent i believe.
''Next Dale Stephens will be heading north back to Charlton.''
Let's hope so, was one of our best midfielders in recent years and scored some great goals. IMO one of CP's best ever signings! Sadly like Tony Watt too good for us!
Well it was a huge msitake letting him go in the first place but if he's available and willing to come back on loan for the rest of the season I would happily drive to Bournmouth and bring him back personally. Just what we need bottle, skill and he loves the club.
''Next Dale Stephens will be heading north back to Charlton.''
Let's hope so, was one of our best midfielders in recent years and scored some great goals. IMO one of CP's best ever signings! Sadly like Tony Watt too good for us!
Jensen was class and Stephens was a one paced, hide from the ball plodder , in my opinion . Quite surprised he's done ok at Brighton, but then again Francis has become a premier league centre half
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AFCB will most likely spend big too, already signed a player from Roma, so he moves further down the pecking order.
Will he want to move back to Greenwich? Sure. Will he want move back to Charlton? Who knows.
Well they just signed a striker on loan from Roma so that will automatically push Yann further away from playing
Not a hope in hell of that happening with RD in charge
Not saying he will come but I think we have as much chance as those two clubs.
Let's hope so, was one of our best midfielders in recent years
and scored some great goals. IMO one of CP's best ever signings!
Sadly like Tony Watt too good for us!
We can do better, we wont, but we can.