top_boy_84 Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 So its looking like Gartsnide's caved in and given BSA ??7 million to spend on one player as a pick me up for him not getting the England job. I'd quite like to see Johnson at the Wanderers. He's English, young, quick, knows where the goal is and seems to be able to keep his nose clean. But I can't help thinking that with ??7 mill we could almost take our pick of any player for any position outside of those who are truely world class. If we're going to spend the same amount on one player as we have on our entire squad over the last 2 years (in terms of transfer fees) is there anyone else you'd rather see us go all out for? And is a striker the one position we need more than any other? Couple of controversial ones to get the ball rollin but Obefeme Martins at Inter has been bangin his drum about moving to England all season and Spurs have been sniffing around. Would ??7 million be enough? And I'm convinced that with the right management Luque could recapture his form. He was amazing in Spain but Souness did a job on him as only he knows how.
Fengshui Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 I think we should invest it into a large shipment of cocaine from Columbia, sell it and make more money.
Bridgey Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 no and martins would turn little bolton down, he is worth 10+.
top_boy_84 Posted May 18, 2006 Author Posted May 18, 2006 I think we should invest it into a large shipment of cocaine from Columbia, sell it and make more money. Im sure Borgetti could put a few things into place for that... Moores could spin it as 'investment at grass roots level' in Columbia. And Im sure an introduction of our new purchase to the fans before the first game of the season would sort out the shite atmosphere :D/
BWFC_LOVE Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 And I'm convinced that with the right management Luque could recapture his form. He was amazing in Spain but Souness did a job on him as only he knows how. Luque wouldn't do anywhere near as good a job in England. He often played as a wing forward in the Primera Liga, cutting inside on either wing regularly. It was obvious from day one that he wouldn't succeed. Great crosser of the ball, but far too weak to be anywhere near as good in this division. Look at players such as Forlan who have revelled in Spain.
Zico Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 I said I'd have him in our team 18 months ago http://www.wanderersways.com/forum/viewtop...ht=andy+johnson and I've not changed my mind who cares how much we pay, it's not our money is it
Mounts Kipper Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 So its looking like Gartsnide's caved in and given BSA ??7 million to spend on one player as a pick me up for him not getting the England job. I'd quite like to see Johnson at the Wanderers. He's English, young, quick, knows where the goal is and seems to be able to keep his nose clean. But I can't help thinking that with ??7 mill we could almost take our pick of any player for any position outside of those who are truely world class. If we're going to spend the same amount on one player as we have on our entire squad over the last 2 years (in terms of transfer fees) is there anyone else you'd rather see us go all out for? And is a striker the one position we need more than any other? Couple of controversial ones to get the ball rollin but Obefeme Martins at Inter has been bangin his drum about moving to England all season and Spurs have been sniffing around. Would ??7 million be enough? And I'm convinced that with the right management Luque could recapture his form. He was amazing in Spain but Souness did a job on him as only he knows how. now that would be exciting.
coxy Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 this whole thing stinks of promotion for season tickets, just like the 3m bid we made for henri camera two seasons ago.
Traf Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 this whole thing stinks of promotion for season tickets, just like the 3m bid we made for henri camera two seasons ago. I'm getting the word: RIVALDO
Carlos Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 I'm currently thinking the same thing. With Garty's reputation in tatters, Jack Duckworth has taken over the prestigious "fax in pocket" roll.
exiledwhite2 Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 I think Johnson would be the wisest investment for that kind of money. Martins and other foreigners - what if they come to Bolton and want out within three months? Johnson is a good pro, good goalscorer and English. Sign the fucker up. Another one I'd like to see come to us is Milner. He'll be a good un. Wasted on Villa.
HazzyinBolton Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 this whole thing stinks of promotion for season tickets, just like the 3m bid we made for henri camera two seasons ago. I'm getting the word: RIVALDO I've heard that this time Pele's definitely coming.
Mike Hunt Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 this whole thing stinks of promotion for season tickets, just like the 3m bid we made for henri camera two seasons ago. I'm getting the word: RIVALDO satan - you still got the pic of rivaldo at the reebok?
Smiffs Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 Johnson would be a good investment because of his age. his resale value, provided he doesn't go like ricketts, will be worth taking the risk.
Casino Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 Johnson would be a good investment because of his age. his resale value, provided he doesn't go like ricketts, will be worth taking the risk. exactly even if hes a flop we get something back johnny foreigner would be worthless
Brains Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 Johnson would be a good investment because of his age. his resale value, provided he doesn't go like ricketts, will be worth taking the risk. The only way his re-sale value would be better than the 7mill we pay for him,(if it ever comes off), would be if he is successful. Alright, he scored 21 goals in one season, but that doesnt make him a proven goal scorer in the Premiership. (Especially after 11 of them came from penalties.) I would rather see the money spent on someone who is proven over a number of seasons. Spurs have just spent almost 11 mill on a striker so surely Robbie Keane must be an option.
Casino Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 The only way his re-sale value would be better than the 7mill we pay for him,(if it ever comes off), would be if he is successful. Alright, he scored 21 goals in one season, but that doesnt make him a proven goal scorer in the Premiership. (Especially after 11 of them came from penalties.) I would rather see the money spent on someone who is proven over a number of seasons. Spurs have just spent almost 11 mill on a striker so surely Robbie Keane must be an option. dont think smiffs or i particularly expect his value to increase, just that theres little chance of the whole 7 million down the drain before this season i wouldn't have touched keane with a bargepole and hes scored 14 from open play in his best ever prem season and he wouldn't come to us and his wages will be enormous and i can't stand him http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/fo/profiles/8493.html
Brains Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 The only way his re-sale value would be better than the 7mill we pay for him,(if it ever comes off), would be if he is successful. Alright, he scored 21 goals in one season, but that doesnt make him a proven goal scorer in the Premiership. (Especially after 11 of them came from penalties.) I would rather see the money spent on someone who is proven over a number of seasons. Spurs have just spent almost 11 mill on a striker so surely Robbie Keane must be an option. dont think smiffs or i particularly expect his value to increase, just that theres little chance of the whole 7 million down the drain before this season i wouldn't have touched keane with a bargepole and hes scored 14 from open play in his best ever prem season and he wouldn't come to us and his wages will be enormous and i can't stand him http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/fo/profiles/8493.html Why wouldnt he come to us.....especially now that Spurs have signed a player that has to be one of the first names on the team sheet. (At almost 11mill, he aint gonna sit in the bench) Surely the wages he commands wont be more than we are saving after getting rid of Bruno and Okocha I dont particularly like the bog rat either, but if he we are going for the likes of Johnson at 7 million, i think the money could be better spent
Mounts Kipper Posted May 19, 2006 Posted May 19, 2006 Keane is a far better option than Johnson, he has played nearly all his career in the premiership and always scored goals at a decent rate.
Casino Posted May 19, 2006 Posted May 19, 2006 79 goals in 200 games for keane in top level better than i thought, i'll admit but in the last 4 years, johnson has scored 82 in 150 i know some of this has been in the second league, but in there, he's outscored the likes of bent and ashton comfortably
pike_mill_white Posted May 19, 2006 Posted May 19, 2006 I would give Keane a donkey back from London to Bolton if I thought he would come. One player I'm very Keane on! Superb finisher, quick and quite simply a real goal scorer. Will he come to Bolton, doubt it. If he moves he wil go to a bigger club then ours, possibly somewhere like Newcastle to fill Shearer's boots.
Mounts Kipper Posted May 19, 2006 Posted May 19, 2006 79 goals in 200 games for keane in top level better than i thought, i'll admit but in the last 4 years, johnson has scored 82 in 150 i know some of this has been in the second league, but in there, he's outscored the likes of bent and ashton comfortably It is all about opinions, but let us look at the facts, johnson has played all his career except 1 season in the lower division, in that one season in the prem he has scored 11 goals from open play and 10 from penaltys, so from his 82 goals 11 are against prem quality defenders, added to this birmingham released him as a make weight in the clinton morrison transfer, was Trevor francis not the manager when this happened and as a top class striker himself, would he not recognise a top striker, the more i think about paying 7 million for Johnson the more i wince, i await your rational commonsense reply Casino.
exiledwhite2 Posted May 19, 2006 Posted May 19, 2006 79 goals in 200 games for keane in top level better than i thought, i'll admit but in the last 4 years, johnson has scored 82 in 150 i know some of this has been in the second league, but in there, he's outscored the likes of bent and ashton comfortably It is all about opinions, but let us look at the facts, johnson has played all his career except 1 season in the lower division, in that one season in the prem he has scored 11 goals from open play and 10 from penaltys, so from his 82 goals 11 are against prem quality defenders, added to this birmingham released him as a make weight in the clinton morrison transfer, was Trevor francis not the manager when this happened and as a top class striker himself, would he not recognise a top striker, the more i think about paying 7 million for Johnson the more i wince, i await your rational commonsense reply Casino. So in a nutshell, you think Trevor Francis' opinion is worth more than Sam's?
HomerJay Posted May 19, 2006 Posted May 19, 2006 i dont see johnson as a complete quality striker, yes he scores goals but jardel scored 300 goals in about 300 games in his career, borgetti is mexico's all time leading scorer but they just dont fit... sorry i dont see andy johnson as what sam and our team really needs in a striker.
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