Steven Naismith

Dithering Dougie · December 29, 2015

BlueToff said:
I can't think of a striker who is decent enough that would come in knowing they'd be back up, is my point. Lukaku will start every game when fit, simple. I'd rather us spend money on somebody who is going to improve the first XI - so a left forward/winger (whatever you wan't to call it) to replace Kone, or a goalkeeper.

Maybe if there was an alternative to Lukaku he'd get rested more?

Naismith offers us an alternative in a few areas but he's the only real back up to Lukaku, if he goes and Lukaku get injured we're up the creek without a forward.

BlueToff · December 29, 2015

ijjysmith said:
Million percent this. I utterly dread Rom getting injured.

I agree, and I do agree with @Dithering Dougie

My only point is that I think it will be more of a 'Kone' type (hopefully a lot better, obviously) who can play both positions well.

If not, then Yarmz or a Goalkeeper.

Blues Harp · December 29, 2015

Abraders said:
gone for 8m to norwich. decent business if we replace well. good servant, always tried his best and deserves to be playing week in and week out to be honest, just not at our level.

What particular level are you talking about here? NSNO?- thats dead and buried. Top 4? ha ha. A Cup? not won anything for over 20 years. Mid Table? Ah that's it .....

ijjysmith · December 29, 2015

BlueToff said:
I agree, and I do agree with @Dithering Dougie

My only point is that I think it will be more of a 'Kone' type (hopefully a lot better, obviously) who can play both positions well.

If not, then Yarmz or a Goalkeeper.

Knowing us, it'll be nothing at all.

ToffeeTim · December 29, 2015

I'd throw every penny of the fee on a goalkeeper. Its urgent.

parkendkev · December 29, 2015

Dissappointed to see him go whilst Kone stays. I'd rather Naismith be Rom's understudy than Kone, but 8m if true is still decent business, only if we get a better replacement in.

carolinablue232 · December 29, 2015

Dithering Dougie said:
Maybe if there was an alternative to Lukaku he'd get rested more?

Naismith offers us an alternative in a few areas but he's the only real back up to Lukaku, if he goes and Lukaku get injured we're up the creek without a forward.

Kone fills the Lukaku role if needed. We still have Kev to play left or play Lennon Right and shift Del over. I'll miss Naisy, but if he goes, that's perfectly fine. I don't think he'd be missed too much and it's probably best for all involved.

Abraders · December 29, 2015

mellowblue said:
What particular level are you talking about here? NSNO?- thats dead and buried. Top 4? ha ha. A Cup? not won anything for over 20 years. Mid Table? Ah that's it .....

I see your point, but he's not of the same quality of Delboy, Barkley, Lukaku or Stones - these are the level of players we need to be consistent with now

Eggs · December 29, 2015

....every player has a value and I think this is why an offer has been accepted. I just hope somebody has been identified who can offer back-up to Lakaku.

BlueToff · December 29, 2015

Dithering Dougie said:
Maybe if there was an alternative to Lukaku he'd get rested more?

Naismith offers us an alternative in a few areas but he's the only real back up to Lukaku, if he goes and Lukaku get injured we're up the creek without a forward.

Lukaku doesn't need resting though - he's probably our only player who hasn't looked tired at one point or another this season and he is riding a huge wave of confidence at the moment.

We need a player who can ideally come in and be a starter to help support Rom in the way that Kone has, IMO, but offers more quality.

A back up forward, perhaps on loan, may then be the way to go, but as I pointed out, getting a quality back up striker is not always easy. Personally always thought Joel Campbell would be brilliant as a signing, but looks like he's now cemented a starting spot at Arsenal.

tsubaki · December 29, 2015

Blue Cheese said:
I was under the impression that any deals had to wait until completion of the takeover?

Isn't this just an exclusivity period where the Yanks go through the books? I would be amazed if it includes a block on transfer activity during that time; it would be in no-ones interests (certainly not when it comes to selling him, anyway).

SpurtingLesbian · December 29, 2015

Not really good enough skills wise, but always gave his all and sometimes his effort made things happen. Was increasingly going to struggle to get on the pitch so at least he's got enough about him to want to play every week and push to move, glad we're letting him move too. Will do OK at Norwich.
Can only assume that we have some sort of replacement lined up, Kone and Kev would leave us far too toothless if the worst was to happen to Rom.

roydo · December 29, 2015

tsubaki said:
Isn't this just an exclusivity period where the Yanks go through the books? I would be amazed if it includes a block on transfer activity during that time; it would be in no-ones interests (certainly not when it comes to selling him, anyway).

Wont make any difference imo.

Blue Cheese · December 29, 2015

tsubaki said:
Isn't this just an exclusivity period where the Yanks go through the books? I would be amazed if it includes a block on transfer activity during that time; it would be in no-ones interests (certainly not when it comes to selling him, anyway).

Honestly don't know mate, that's why I was asking. For some reason just had that in my head that the books are closed until it's gone through once it's in motion(the takeover)

roydo · December 29, 2015

Blue Cheese said:
Honestly don't know mate, that's why I was asking. For some reason just had that in my head that the books are closed until it's gone through once it's in motion(the takeover)

Cant see it. The same logic would mean we cant sell programmes or pies either.