So we could have had LeFondre (1 Viewer)
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Bloodnut1964
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At the time we didn't have the funds to buy him anyway. The funds come from the sale of Turner.
Having looked at both players YouTube vids of last seasons goals I tend to agree! Cody looks to have a lot more about him in certain areas, he looks quicker than alf, certainly looks better with his head, and there's a lot more variation in the types of goals he scores! If you take away Alfs penalties then it is a no brainer!!
We'll_live_and_die
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If this is the caase, then why was everyone screaming about the gleeful prospect of ALF? I haven't seen either players, but ALF was the next big thing, now he seems to be nowhere near the level that you guys wanted. I'm confuzzled?
skybluetom
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I think it's a bit difficult to look a youtube and judge players. The only time we'll know is come May, we'll be able to see how both players have performed. The fact is both are a gamble as they've never done it at this level.
Otis
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If this is the case then how come there wasn't a whole stack of clubs chasing McDonald's signature?
We'll_live_and_die
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I agree......
Sky_Blue_Ste
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There were three clubs in the end, us, MK Dons & Peterborough.
We've tried to get him before (last year or the year before) but Norwich weren't budging, saying he was one for the future. I guess things went a little better last season than they hoped & are now after a higher calibre player.
We've tried to get him before (last year or the year before) but Norwich weren't budging, saying he was one for the future. I guess things went a little better last season than they hoped & are now after a higher calibre player.
MatthewWallis
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Like Lukas' goals but everyone raves about him?
sky blue john
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What a load of bull that gets spouted on here !!!!!!!!
Neither are proved at this level and even if we had signed both I doubt very much it would save our season, because our squad is lacking competition for places.
Neither are proved at this level and even if we had signed both I doubt very much it would save our season, because our squad is lacking competition for places.
Henchman66
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At last someone who talks sense
Sky_Blue_Ste
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I think, going back to the original point, that Andy Thorn had a price in mind as to how much ALF was worth & we didn't rise above that. We were gazumped by Reading. They're pretty similar. A lot of people who mentioned ALF as a desired target at the beginning of the summer also said 'or Cody MacDoald'. So, it's either or. I get a feeling that Cody will get more pitch time tham ALF this season though!
Sterling Archer
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A block at work who is a Norwich season ticket holder seems to think Norwich were going to hold onto him if they didn't get promoted as they thought him alongside Holt would've been the perfect partnership to get them into the top 6.
He also says that despite his rawness you won't find many who won't work their nuts off as much as Cody and has a bit of pace and a decent eye for goal. Fingers crossed chaps.
He also says that despite his rawness you won't find many who won't work their nuts off as much as Cody and has a bit of pace and a decent eye for goal. Fingers crossed chaps.
Sterling Archer
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or just someone who is really pessimistic. Jesus, who were people expecting? Cody McDonald and Adam Le Fondre are exactly the type of players we should be looking at.
I remember people telling about certain players we signed who were lower league dross and unproven at this level. They all went onto bigger and better things.
- Fox
- Dann
- Westwood
Are we really writing off a striker we have 'just' signed who scored 25 goals last season in L2 before he has even kicked a ball for us?
TheParsonsHose
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ALF has better hair than Cody though.
magic82ball
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Cant tell you how much better that avatar is now. Your old one was a right old head fuck make no mistake.
Nonleagueherewecome
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Maybe we only bid 150k for ALF? Despite Dulieu repeatedly claiming we had funds, it is plainly obvious that we had bugger all. Dulieu also TWICE said Thorn would have to "wheel and deal" (not like him to contradict himself, I know...) To me it simply comes down to us not having enough money to buy anyone until Turner went, so Thorn signed Cody when the Turner deal went through. Ken lied when he said we had a transfer budget before.
Disorganised1
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Why does every one want to be so introspective - we have a striker with a good reputation - 'nuff said.
I think it is about two things.
1) Getting players that are suited to our system. When Cardiff said we can have Parkin I wondered where he would fit in. We are looking for the player to sit at the top of the diamond or lone striker. I think Cody can do both. ALF is a good out and out striker who can play in the box off a big guy like Long, so it's a surprice he went to Reading seeing they sold Long.
2) Character. I have heard it mentioned by Gills and Norwich fans that the guy is honest, humble and easygoing. That is the type we need. He said he want to prove to himself he can play at a higher level, so I think this is why he was top of AT's list.
No body knows if anyone is going to be a hit or flop. Turner may never play again or end up an international. King may sit on the bench or score 20 goals. Every player is a gamble so character is important. From what I have seen both ALF and Cody are good people and I hope both do well.
1) Getting players that are suited to our system. When Cardiff said we can have Parkin I wondered where he would fit in. We are looking for the player to sit at the top of the diamond or lone striker. I think Cody can do both. ALF is a good out and out striker who can play in the box off a big guy like Long, so it's a surprice he went to Reading seeing they sold Long.
2) Character. I have heard it mentioned by Gills and Norwich fans that the guy is honest, humble and easygoing. That is the type we need. He said he want to prove to himself he can play at a higher level, so I think this is why he was top of AT's list.
No body knows if anyone is going to be a hit or flop. Turner may never play again or end up an international. King may sit on the bench or score 20 goals. Every player is a gamble so character is important. From what I have seen both ALF and Cody are good people and I hope both do well.