We talk and talk but we never finish

[Guest]

You must have a VERY good source

Even better than Bascombes who said in one of the recent Football Echo's that the club is still awaiting the financial cash injection from Hicks & Gillett

I saw that piece in another paper but spot on, I've briefly talked about that yesterday. I think there could be some delays as to when the cash is transferred and it's legal matters which is hampering that at the moment, if I can remember clearly from that article.

[keniget]

This is somewhat true. However if I remember Rafa's Valencia did not have a prolific goal scorer. I would not classify Mista as prolific. Howver he did have several players chip in 10 or more goals per season.

Unfortunately we don't play in La Liga. Things are different in the Premiership, as Rafa has found.

[IanTatt]

It's obvious what players we need. A striker, and wide men who can score and create. Just look at the title winners over the last few years. CFC - Duff Robben. Arse - Pires Lundberg. Scum - Ronaldo Giggs. All players who can score 10-15 goals a season and who can create for others........
Come on Rafa (or should I say George) and get it sorted!

[Lecter]

It's obvious what players we need. A striker, and wide men who can score and create. Just look at the title winners over the last few years. CFC - Duff Robben. Arse - Pires Lundberg. Scum - Ronaldo Giggs. All players who can score 10-15 goals a season and who can create for others........
Come on Rafa (or should I say George) and get it sorted!

[Guest]

Robben isn't a scorer of 15 goals a season but a master creator.

[FowlerLeftFoot]

SHOW US THE MONEY HICKS AND GILLETTE!!!!!! dont delay anymore for **** sake!!! do more, talk less

[Lecter]

Robben isn't a scorer of 15 goals a season but a master creator.

The examples might have been off the mark but the theory is correct

Look at our current widemen Pennants scored 1 goal ALL season that aint good enough

I totally agree with the posters sentiments its a must to find widemen who can hurt the opposition both through scoring goals AND creating chances / providing service for a top quality striker who can bang the ball in the net

[Guest]

The examples might have been off the mark but the theory is correct

Look at our current widemen Pennants scored 1 goal ALL season that aint good enough

I totally agree with the posters sentiments its a must to find widemen who can hurt the opposition both through scoring goals AND creating chances / providing service for a top quality striker who can bang the ball in the net

Pennant is improving but his final delivery is still not good enough. Only a fully fit Harry Kewell can bring something different from our current crop.

[FowlerLeftFoot]

Harry Kewell cannot be relied upon, he is just too injury prone. I would sell him.

[Lecter]

Pennant is improving but his final delivery is still not good enough. Only a fully fit Harry Kewell can bring something different from our current crop.

Personally I think Pennant is a squad player

He lacks the composure to play at the highest level, Wednesday night proved that, he got in some half decent positions but his delivery was abysmal

Kewell can be great but injuries and inconsistency have blighted his career with us

Personally I wouldnt count on Kewell being much more than a squad player based on those factors

[Roboklopp]

Personally I think Pennant is a squad player

He lacks the composure to play at the highest level, Wednesday night proved that, he got in some half decent positions but his delivery was abysmal

Kewell can be great but injuries and inconsistency have blighted his career with us

Personally I wouldnt count on Kewell being much more than a squad player based on those factors

Aye, I am hoping to see both as optionsfrom the bench next year

[Revo]

Personally I think Pennant is a squad player

He lacks the composure to play at the highest level, Wednesday night proved that, he got in some half decent positions but his delivery was abysmal

Kewell can be great but injuries and inconsistency have blighted his career with us

Personally I wouldnt count on Kewell being much more than a squad player based on those factors

Good call that

[Rich]

I reckon Pennant will be around next year, I think Rafa sees enough in him to keep him - decentish delivery into the box and nippy. Will be used a fair amount in the league next year IMO.

[Guest]

I reckon Pennant will be around next year, I think Rafa sees enough in him to keep him - decentish delivery into the box and nippy. Will be used a fair amount in the league next year IMO.

He'll improve under the right tutelage.

[DannyMan2006]

People said this after his first season and last summer and yet hes still here

On the other hand people at Valencia said he'd never leave the winning team, but he did. For the record I think he'll stay because I think he'll be backed. Had we not secured investment he could well have left.

If the yanks put their money where their mouth is no problems.