Do we really need to be paying out money for a striker ?

A good number 9 playing on Saturday would have had 2 or 3 goals with the service being provided now.
If we went for Moore in January we would be nearer the top six than bottom six come May.
We have options all over the park, with Bowler and O’Dowda still to come back.
A number 9 is a priority and an experienced CB as a back up and we have options in every area.

I’ve been impressed with the keeper and I didn’t think he would step up, but like Tanner he has been keen to grab his opportunity, which has been pleasing to see.

We still have to shift out some of the deadwood as well, Sawyers, Campbell and Rinhomota etc

Who are just a drain on resources

Barring an injury crisis, it looks like Kieffer will be available in January. And if we're in a position financially to get him in, it's an absolute no-brainer.

I don't care if he forced a move previously, he's the best striker we've had here since Jay Bothroyd. The closest thing you'll get to a guaranteed 15-20 goal-a-season player in this league. And unlike Ugbo and Kaba, he contributes outside the box too.

In the meantime, the interesting one (for me) is Meite. Unlike other players who've flattered to deceive in the past, he has a strong, proven goalscoring record at this level. It doesn't really tally up with some of the sitters he's been missing. He's capable of absolutely bullying defenders, and if he can start putting away some of these chances I still think he'll come good.

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

Well if etete is not deemed good enough by now he should be moved on

Grant , Ugbo , Miete , Etete , Robinson

How many forward players do we need ?

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Not a centre forward, poacher, not a centre forward, 21 and raw, and not a centre forward.

We could do with a centre forward. Etete is 21. There's still loads of time for him to develop. Gut feeling, he isn't a natural enough goal scorer but I'm certainly not writing him off. He has promise.

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Originally Posted by WJ99mobile

Kaba was crap but he was in the right place at the right time. He’s better than Ugbo mind

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So he wasn't crap then :hehe:

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Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa

So he wasn't crap then :hehe:

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Exactly he had a poor touch but knew where the goal was.

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

Well if etete is not deemed good enough by now he should be moved on

Grant , Ugbo , Miete , Etete , Robinson

How many forward players do we need ?

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Grant, Miete & Robinson 0 between them

Ugbo, 2, one every 138 minutes
Etete 2, one every 93 minutes

So despite the comments Etete is currently our most effective striker

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Originally Posted by WJ99mobile

Id like to see Robinson play as the striker despite him being a 10.

I do not rate Ugbo at all

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I think that's the most sensible approach before going out looking for new blood

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Originally Posted by FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead

Barring an injury crisis, it looks like Kieffer will be available in January. And if we're in a position financially to get him in, it's an absolute no-brainer.

I don't care if he forced a move previously, he's the best striker we've had here since Jay Bothroyd. The closest thing you'll get to a guaranteed 15-20 goal-a-season player in this league. And unlike Ugbo and Kaba, he contributes outside the box too.

In the meantime, the interesting one (for me) is Meite. Unlike other players who've flattered to deceive in the past, he has a strong, proven goalscoring record at this level. It doesn't really tally up with some of the sitters he's been missing. He's capable of absolutely bullying defenders, and if he can start putting away some of these chances I still think he'll come good.

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If we sign Moore then the side will be putting more long balls into our play

I don't care as long as we score but some on here will have kittens

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

I don't think so

Robinson will score plenty of goals with a decent service , he's a forward who can put the ball in the net .....if people want to argue his credentials as an out and out striker then whatever

And with some confidence our current front line is capable

And there are goals in this team elsewhere from midfield and out wide

We needed Kaba but I am not sure we need to panic with regard to a fox in the box just yet

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If we're in a strong league position come January I would definitely be looking to sign a decent striker. Look at the impact Frazer Campbell made when he joined us. Could make all the difference if we're pushing for a top 6 finish.

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Originally Posted by Des Parrot

Grant, Miete & Robinson 0 between them

Ugbo, 2, one every 138 minutes
Etete 2, one every 93 minutes

So despite the comments Etete is currently our most effective striker

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Robinson isn't fit and has not started this season

You can't include him

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Originally Posted by Des Parrot

Grant, Miete & Robinson 0 between them

Ugbo, 2, one every 138 minutes
Etete 2, one every 93 minutes

So despite the comments Etete is currently our most effective striker

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Hasn't Ugbo scored 3 already - Leeds, QPR and Wednesday?

I think a Moore type striker gets more from the likes of Meite, Ramsey and Grant.

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Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa

So he wasn't crap then :hehe:

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Yes he was

As the others like Robinson would have scored those goals.

Andy Campbell scored in the play off final, doesn’t mean he was good.

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Originally Posted by Moodybluebird

If we're in a strong league position come January I would definitely be looking to sign a decent striker. Look at the impact Frazer Campbell made when he joined us. Could make all the difference if we're pushing for a top 6 finish.

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Without a doubt.I think its very unlikely we will be pushing top 6 though.

Moore would have buried those headers Meite, Ugbo and Grant have missed in the last two games.

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Originally Posted by PontBlue

Moore would have buried those headers Meite, Ugbo and Grant have missed in the last two games.

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He would also bring in the wider players better.

Ugbo really struggles to retain the ball and when he does he does not lay off a sensible pass

If we’re in the mixer in January then it’s a no brainer we have to go for Moore. He could be the difference between play offs or not.

If we’re not, no point.

not sure about a striker but this fellas name keeps popping up in various circles

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Anasta...79218309f690c0

might be nothing of course but thought it was worthy of a post

I think it's paying out money for something we don't need

Moore would make a big difference. Ugbo does not lead the line like he would.

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Originally Posted by Former Labour leader

Moore would make a big difference. Ugbo does not lead the line like he would.

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Moore is into his 30s. If we are comfortable in mid table lets build a young team that can take us forward over the next few years. If Grant continues to impress lets get him tied up on a permanent deal the same with Bowler.

January window id be looking at players to improve us to eventually challenge for promotion.

I think Kiefer would just be a short term fix.

If he was cheap ie under a million then maybe.

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Originally Posted by Hilts

Moore is into his 30s. If we are comfortable in mid table lets build a young team that can take us forward over the next few years. If Grant continues to impress lets get him tied up on a permanent deal the same with Bowler.

January window id be looking at players to improve us to eventually challenge for promotion.

I think Kiefer would just be a short term fix.

If he was cheap ie under a million then maybe.

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It's more of a case of grant being in the last chance saloon isn't it ?

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

It's more of a case of grant being in the last chance saloon isn't it ?

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Hes starting to look a real asset to us though. Theres obviously the risk of a downturn and hes playing for a contract.

We cant pay loan fees so I think theres a fair chance the loanees we have theres a purchase agreement involved.

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Originally Posted by MOZZER2

not sure about a striker but this fellas name keeps popping up in various circles

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Anasta...79218309f690c0

might be nothing of course but thought it was worthy of a post

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That's the first time I've visited Microsoft Bing. Sounds like he could be a useful player.

This is player we need

Incoming in January nqat