Author Topic: Connor Wickham (Read 13966 times)

royhendo · « **Reply #120 on:** January 6, 2011, 07:40:50 PM »

Juan. Is. Back.

Booo-yaaaa!

B_I_F · « **Reply #121 on:** January 6, 2011, 08:18:17 PM »

Quote from: Acaustiq on January 4, 2011, 07:47:47 PM

Shelvey and Ngoo have got records that are just as good at u19 level.

Are they? Ngoo has 3 U19 caps (no tournament) so it seems to me like he's more of a "squadplayer" for England U19, while Wickham already has a U21 cap despite his injuries. Remember Wickham and Paco were the best strikers in U17 EC, Ngoo is yet to show anything like that on international level. I think Shelvey is one of the very best players in England U19 but he needs to shine against qualified opponents in an international youth tournament (like EC or WC) before we can say he's been great in U19. Afterall friendlies and qualify games aren't exactly top games. I'm not suggesting Ngoo and Shelvey don't have good potential, just that Wickham has proved a lot more on international level for the youth teams.

Promised to never post on RAWK again · « **Reply #122 on:** January 6, 2011, 08:32:24 PM »

Quote from: Juan Loco on January 6, 2011, 07:29:39 PM

Were the scouts definitely watching Wickham and not Marvin Sordell?

''Marvin Sordell and Adam Barton set for Liverpool transfers in January''

http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/851859-marvin-sordell-and-adam-barton-set-for-liverpool-transfers

I know it is only the Metro, but still ...

Reeves · « **Reply #123 on:** January 6, 2011, 08:46:11 PM »

Quote from: Ливерпул on January 6, 2011, 08:32:24 PM

''Marvin Sordell and Adam Barton set for Liverpool transfers in January''

http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/851859-marvin-sordell-and-adam-barton-set-for-liverpool-transfers

I know it is only the Metro, but still ...

I like this approach ie buy youngsters

gazzathered · « **Reply #124 on:** January 6, 2011, 10:04:56 PM »

Quote from: Reeves on January 6, 2011, 08:46:11 PM

I like this approach ie buy youngsters

Why, if you dont play them

Mr Dilkington · « **Reply #125 on:** January 6, 2011, 10:44:37 PM »

Know someone that plays for Watford. Says the boy is a fantastic talent, and they all really like him as a guy. Quick and able to shoot off either foot. I reckon they'd sell for a couple of million.

theparrot · « **Reply #126 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:33:43 PM »

Quote from: Ливерпул on January 6, 2011, 08:32:24 PM

''Marvin Sordell and Adam Barton set for Liverpool transfers in January''

http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/851859-marvin-sordell-and-adam-barton-set-for-liverpool-transfers

I know it is only the Metro, but still ...

With the uncertainty surrounding the manager's position signing quality youngsters could be the way forward this transfer window.

Roy Keane is also apparently close to losing his job at Ipswich. Not sure how that will affect the Wickham situation.

Promised to never post on RAWK again · « **Reply #127 on:** January 7, 2011, 12:42:20 AM »

Quote from: theparrot on January 6, 2011, 11:33:43 PM

Roy Keane is also apparently close to losing his job at Ipswich. Not sure how that will affect the Wickham situation.

''Roy Keane sacked by Ipswich Town after miserable run of results''

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/07/roy-keane-sacked-ipswich-town?CMP=twt_gu

smurfinaus · « **Reply #128 on:** January 7, 2011, 01:28:08 AM »

Worth a bid now

Quote from: Ливерпул on January 7, 2011, 12:42:20 AM

''Roy Keane sacked by Ipswich Town after miserable run of results''

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/07/roy-keane-sacked-ipswich-town?CMP=twt_gu

worth a sneaky bid while they are managerless?.

AshTJ · « **Reply #129 on:** January 7, 2011, 02:28:22 AM »

Paul Jewell favourite aswell, he'll be less stubborn than Keane.

Halibut-Thumb · « **Reply #130 on:** January 7, 2011, 07:21:40 AM »

Quote from: gazzathered on January 6, 2011, 10:04:56 PM

Why, if you dont play them

Why I think Rijkaard would be a great manager.. He blooded in superstars such as Xavi, Puyol and Iniesta, perfect to do a similar job here..

SP · « **Reply #131 on:** January 7, 2011, 09:10:29 AM »

Quote from: Ливерпул on January 6, 2011, 08:32:24 PM

''Marvin Sordell and Adam Barton set for Liverpool transfers in January''

http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/851859-marvin-sordell-and-adam-barton-set-for-liverpool-transfers

I know it is only the Metro, but still ...

You have better contacts inside the club that the Metro. The Metro has no original stories in it ever. It is a rehash of the Evening Standard and the Daily Mail.

Being managerless could cut both ways. Not every club has a Christian Purslow that can step in and handle transfer business whilst searching for a manager.

gollne · « **Reply #132 on:** January 7, 2011, 09:15:31 AM »

Quote from: Juan Loco on January 6, 2011, 07:34:58 PM

He did. He's on fire at the moment and I don't think Watford are as sound financially as Ipswich. Could be picked up for much cheaper... though you'd hope that price isn't an issue if we're talking £10m, rather than £40m-£50m's.

Yeyeeeey welcome back!

SP · « **Reply #133 on:** January 7, 2011, 09:30:05 AM »

Quote from: Juan Loco on January 6, 2011, 07:34:58 PM

He did. He's on fire at the moment and I don't think Watford are as sound financially as Ipswich. Could be picked up for much cheaper... though you'd hope that price isn't an issue if we're talking £10m, rather than £40m-£50m's.

Watford are finally sorting themselves out financially, but they are a selling club. They have one of the best academies in the country, and blood their young players - give them Championship experience and then sell them on to pay the bulls. They will sell anyone if the price is right. One fly in the ointment is their manager situation. Mackay is odds on to quit and take over at Burnley. He has not outright denied it.

TomDcs · « **Reply #134 on:** January 7, 2011, 09:34:13 AM »

Quote from: Reeves on January 6, 2011, 08:46:11 PM

I like this approach ie buy youngsters

Agreed, plus if we are stocking up on loads of real prospects it will be a great carrot for a progressive managerial target in the summer. 'Look at all these exciting prospects, it's your squad use it how you want to'

JP! · « **Reply #135 on:** January 7, 2011, 10:19:38 PM »

Quote from: Southern Pansy on January 7, 2011, 09:30:05 AM

Watford are finally sorting themselves out financially, but they are a selling club. They have one of the best academies in the country, and blood their young players - give them Championship experience and then sell them on to pay the bulls.

Aye, them bulls are a fucking nightmare. Make a right mess of the pitch if theyre not paid on time.

scouse29 · « **Reply #136 on:** January 8, 2011, 11:35:57 AM »

Quote from: Ливерпул on January 7, 2011, 12:42:20 AM

''Roy Keane sacked by Ipswich Town after miserable run of results''

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/07/roy-keane-sacked-ipswich-town?CMP=twt_gu

Wonder if him leaving will assist in him going to a new club?

No666 · « **Reply #137 on:** January 8, 2011, 11:52:42 AM »

No, Wickham and Keane had a falling out, I believe.

lionel_messias · « **Reply #138 on:** January 8, 2011, 11:57:56 AM »

Maybe our new Manager can persuade him to join us now?

scouse29 · « **Reply #139 on:** January 8, 2011, 02:45:27 PM »

If Kenny has a word and we stump up the cash there is only one outcome for me

tax_man · « **Reply #140 on:** January 8, 2011, 02:50:06 PM »

With the strike of a pen we've gone from a club that a young starlet would be mad to join to one that I imagine would be a very attractive proposition.

Raoul Duke · « **Reply #141 on:** January 9, 2011, 03:50:25 AM »

Perfect time to close in on Wickham. Come and play under Dalglish, next to Torres..

Sign him up.

Red Dane · « **Reply #142 on:** January 9, 2011, 09:48:50 AM »

Is Connor Wickham that good? I remember him from European Championship U20 from last summer, and he looked decent enough, but £10 mill. for him is alot of money for a player of that age.

gollne · « **Reply #143 on:** January 9, 2011, 09:58:57 AM »

Quote from: Red Dane on January 9, 2011, 09:48:50 AM

Is Connor Wickham that good? I remember him from European Championship U20 from last summer, and he looked decent enough, but £10 mill. for him is alot of money for a player of that age.

Could be well worth it mate, I mean it's always a gamble with the talents. This one would be worth it imo.

AshTJ · « **Reply #144 on:** January 9, 2011, 07:33:12 PM »

Quote from: No666 on January 8, 2011, 11:52:42 AM

No, Wickham and Keane had a falling out, I believe.

Keane, Wickham and the club denied that ever happened though. Wickham was on the bench one week, so a red topped newspaper conjured up the story they had a bust-up. All bullshit.

The Gulleysucker · « **Reply #145 on:** January 10, 2011, 12:52:49 AM »

This seems to have descended into speculation and wishful thinking rather than firm information.
I'm going to lock it but as usual, if any fresh info from reputable sources appears, drop the thread Mods a PM and we'll re-open.