chrissivad
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Date 14th March 2010
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Date 14th March 2010
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[Update 82] the scout re: Zarate
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BringBack_leGin
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Would rather not. Decent enough footballer but just doesn't score. Besides, Lazio spent a shitload on him last summer.
Yeah they did, but if they drop into Serie B they will be in no position to turn down offers for him. But then i suppose one has to ask why they're in the position they are, is it partly down to Zarate? As a team they've only scored 22 goals in 28 games. Defoe's scored 17 in 27 in the EPL.
mil1lion
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He's still only 22. Just look at Kalinic, plenty of potential but still needs time, he's 22 also. I guess it depends if we want a young 4th striker, or if we're going to be in the market for a top class 1st choice partner for Defoe.
I've only seen Zarate from his brief spell at Birmingham. He looked a promising player, but then so did Zaki early on at Wigan. Seems a bit of a risk, but if we have 3 quality forwards already for next season, then it could be worth taking.
I'd like to see how Pavlyuchenko finishes the season. If he can make the number 9 shirt his own, then i see him and Defoe as a potential 1st choice strike partnership. Then either one of Gudjohnsen and Crouch as 3rd choice. Leaving room for a young hungry 4th striker.
I've only seen Zarate from his brief spell at Birmingham. He looked a promising player, but then so did Zaki early on at Wigan. Seems a bit of a risk, but if we have 3 quality forwards already for next season, then it could be worth taking.
I'd like to see how Pavlyuchenko finishes the season. If he can make the number 9 shirt his own, then i see him and Defoe as a potential 1st choice strike partnership. Then either one of Gudjohnsen and Crouch as 3rd choice. Leaving room for a young hungry 4th striker.
we_all_loved_freund
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Are you forgetting one Robbie Keane?
worcestersauce
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Where will he go? As I understand it Celtic can't afford him.
I am confused by the ITK who is asking and who is answering or is that just how the scout puts his itk?
I am confused by the ITK who is asking and who is answering or is that just how the scout puts his itk?
mil1lion
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I see Keane possibly going to Villa. If we go back in for Young in the summer, he may be used as bait. But i don't think he'll come back unless he is certain of 1st team football. I don't think he'll get that next season, and if he can get regular first team football at another good Premier League club, i expect him to leave.
Just to note, i would love the old Robbie back. Sadly i have my doubts.
Just to note, i would love the old Robbie back. Sadly i have my doubts.
The only player to take from Villa is Milner, that will never happen. I can see Keane back at Spurs until Jan next season but i do think we will bring in a striker, CM (Sandro?) and a GK if Cudicini doesn't sign a new deal. Is Zarete the right man? I can't say having not seen enough of him.
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I think Zarate is very much in the Taarabt mould. Exceptional skill but certainly not a team player. He'd rather go past 3 players than play a square ball for someone else to score in an open goal.
I think we should be looking at someone in the Drogba mould. Strong, fast and will destroy the defender.
I think we should be looking at someone in the Drogba mould. Strong, fast and will destroy the defender.
bryanabutler
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The player in the Drogba mould we should be after is Romelu Lukaku.
But i think you are right that Harry will go after somebody like Mandzukic
Lukaku is a beast. Almost helped Anderlecht get past Hamburg last night. The sky is the limit with him.
Mandzukic is not "in the Drogba mould." He's somewhat similar to Pavlyuchenko with a little bit more Olic to him (in terms of chasing down defenders).
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bryanabutler
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Hi DP how mutch do you think R Lukaku would cost,if they were willing to sell. Would love to get him and one of these others Milevskiy, or Derdiyok
Oh I think they could hold out for a King's ransom for Lukaku. The cat's out of the bag. He even debuted for the Belgium NT last month.
