Yep, we could sign him, but then have a squad of about 5-6 players.
Let's go for it!!
We have plenty of non-scoring strikers already. That's why we were shit last season - remember?Just what we need another non scoring striker who shall we bring in as his partner Emile Heskey or Kevin Davies?
I miss people saying every year, "What about Ishmael Miller?", used to come round regular as clockwork that one.
I miss people saying every year, "What about Ishmael Miller?", used to come round regular as clockwork that one.
Miller signed a contract at Hudders, did he not?
Carlton Cole is pony. Who ever says he try's hard needs a slap!
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No way would i pay anything like £30k a week for Carlton Cole or £10k come to that BUT we have to compete wage wise with the top clubs in our division, such as Sheffield United etc, and those relegated from the championship, although Wigan still have parachute payments from the Prem so they are a little different i admit and i believe that's what Tony Mowbray will have spelt out to Sepalla and the others at his meetings, the fact that TM is here signed and secured tells me he may have convinced sisu to look again at their wages policy.
Really? He'd be on at least 30k a week.
He's on fuck all now.
Back in the day, the 'big' players dropped down the leagues. They needed to because the cash wasn't in the game. But nowadays they don't need the money, so the only way they come is for the love of playing. And how many ex-Prem 'stars' play in L1? Alan Smith is probably the only one of note, and his star waned a few years ago.
That's true. I tell you something if had anything like £30k a week to spend on one players' wage i would plump for Joey Barton just released by QPR, bit of a headcase i know but just the type to bolster our midfield and bring these kids on. Think he will have higher aspirations than division 3 though.
Miller signed a contract at Hudders, did he not?
Zero chance of getting Cole.
We had zero chance of getting Dennis Wise.
Anyone thinking Carlton Cole would come here is clearly deluded.
Definitely would never drop to league one.
Deluded is saying that a player well past his best won't drop down as nobody else will take him. We don't know. How did he do last season? Has anyone shown any interest yet? How much was Dennis Wise on before we signed him and how much did we pay him?
Some players just want to play. They love playing. And if they have already secured their future by being overpaid for years the money they are on isn't too much of a stumbling block. I am not saying that he will come to our club. I am not even saying he will drop to as low as we are. But without clubs coming in for him how do you know that clubs higher will be after a player that is 32?
Deluded is saying that a player well past his best won't drop down as nobody else will take him. We don't know. How did he do last season? Has anyone shown any interest yet? How much was Dennis Wise on before we signed him and how much did we pay him?
Some players just want to play. They love playing. And if they have already secured their future by being overpaid for years the money they are on isn't too much of a stumbling block. I am not saying that he will come to our club. I am not even saying he will drop to as low as we are. But without clubs coming in for him how do you know that clubs higher will be after a player that is 32?
I actually wouldn't want him. Rarely puts a shift in for West Ham to make up for his severe lack of technical ability. People take about wanting players who work hard and play for the shirt etc, Cole is more of a Nouble than a JOB.
So you agree that there is a chance that no Prem or Championship club will want him then?
To be fair Astute, not many 'big name' players drop straight from the PL to League one. You are right that there are a minority that just want to play but they really are in the minority.
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