Anelka/Berbatov etc

[Cooger]

Would you welcome him back at Anfield in January should Rafa decide he’d be a good option?

 

For me I think our team lacks threat upfront when Torres is injured or rotated. Therefore a player such as Anelka would be perfect. He’s used to the league, love the club when he was here, has all the attributes needed in skill, power, pace etc.

 

This way when Torres is rotated we’ll still have a top option in Anelka who can create panic in the opposition’s defense. Not to mention when both played together they’d be pretty tough to stop as they both have such impressive all round games.

 

I think he’d be a shrewd purchase and one that is relatively low-risk. He’s not cup tied for Champs League should we be in it. We couldn’t attract too many players in the class of Anelka and he could really add some umph to our attack.

 

He might only be a short term solution for two or three years, but maybe that's what we need until Babel matures. Lets stop thinking about the long term and concetrate on the short term which should take care of the long term. Rafa wants to see us be pro active, well come on Rafa lets get this top class striker to give our blunt attack more edge.

 

I’m I in the minority?

Edited November 5, 2007 by Macca

[crisps]

a Torres and Anelka strikeforce would make me very happy

[Dee]

coulda, woulda, shoulda

[Tobes Rafa]

Does Dolly Parton sleep on her back?

[Cooger]

coulda, woulda, shoulda

 

Still could, still would and we should.

 

The fact is when Torres is not playing we lack threat upfront. Especially as Crouch is rarely used.

 

Kuyt and Voronin are supporting strikers not leading ones.

[The_Adder]

Without a doubt I'd have him, be chuffed if we got him.

[honourablegeorge]

Best possible option, for me.

[chiliking]

But, but, but...he's supposed to be an enormous A55hole?

[Magic8Ball]

wouldnt mind anelka here even given his goals scoring record. However given his age and the cost 10m (press) then we should also look for a younger option.

Long term I think we need to move Babel up to striker and get new wingers in

 

Short term we could look at selling Crouch and getting Kenwyne Jones (Sunderland)

[cymrococh]

anelka can f*ck off.

[Boca]

Let's just bring Owen back and be done with it. Should be available and relatively cheap in January. He and Torres would be great together.

[Cooger]

anelka can f*ck off.

 

Oh.

[Stevie H]

Q. why is he stagnating at bolton when manyoo, arsenal, us and plenty of other clubs needed a striker in the summer?

 

A. because he's a poisonous c*** no sensible manager will touch with a bargepole.

[Leo No.8]

I was hugely disappointed when we didn't sign Anelka in the first place.

 

Class act on the pitch, and not as much trouble off it anymore either. I'd have him back here in a flash...

Edited November 5, 2007 by Leo No.8

[The_Adder]

Kenwyne Jones (Sunderland)

 

He looks a player, has since he went on loan to Sheff Wed and scored a goal a game a few years ago.

 

Anelka or him please in Jan, £10m for a 27 year old who is as good as him is GOOD value.

[fellafeen]

If we got in the next round of the champs league, i'd like to see berbatov, looks like he'll be available and we were all told that we are now dining at the top table!

[Guest RedIsMyColour]

He'd be a very good signing. I'd be delighted if we signed him.

[IgPig]

anelka can f*ck off.

 

 

I'll add my backing to this side of the debate

[Tones]

Let's just bring Owen back and be done with it. Should be available and relatively cheap in January. He and Torres would be great together.

 

Owen can f*** off.

[Maldini]

what's the fascination with this c***, he scores as many as Crouch and contributes nothing around the pitch

[Dee]

we should poach Drogba from Chelsea - BREAK THE BANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cooger]

what's the fascination with this c***, he scores as many as Crouch and contributes nothing around the pitch

 

I like Crouch.

 

Ideally we'd have Anelka as an upgrade for Kuyt.

 

Come on Maldini do you not rate Anelka? He's quick, strong, skillfull and scores goals. When Torres doesn't play Kuyt and Voronin aren't giving us enough threat.

 

Redknapp said that when he was at Liverpool there was no problem with his attitude and he came across as a nice guy. I think he'd be a shrewd signing.

[Maldini]

I like Crouch.

 

Ideally we'd have Anelka as an upgrade for Kuyt.

 

Come on Maldini do you not rate Anelka? He's quick, strong, skillfull and scores goals. When Torres doesn't play Kuyt and Voronin aren't giving us enough threat.

 

Redknapp said that when he was at Liverpool there was no problem with his attitude and he came across as a nice guy. I think he'd be a shrewd signing.

 

his goalscoring record is worse than Kuyt's. Dirk is in poor form and seem's to have taken on scapegoat status, but i'd much prefer him to Anelka. He's one of the most overrated players in the game. For what you'd have to pay you could get a lot better.

[Cooger]

Dirk is in poor form and seem's to have taken on scapegoat status

 

His form has nothing to do with it. He's just not good enough and offers very little other than hard work.

 

I said it last season but people said he needed more time.

[Bailo]

£10m will (allegedly) get you Huntelaar.