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[Archived] Realistic Summer Moves

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dr_awol Premier League

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However, I've bigger doubts about our Plan B for life without RSC - even if he shakes off the 3 factors mentioned previously, we're simply over-reliant on him - and he's not getting the service either.

i dont think we should ever look to sell our best players, but we have proved for the most part that we have managed to replace our better players with just as good players over the past 15 years. life without cruz would not be as good for a season r 2, but there will always be someone who whats take his place in the rovers team.

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92er Champions League

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i dont think we should ever look to sell our best players, but we have proved for the most part that we have managed to replace our better players with just as good players over the past 15 years. life without cruz would not be as good for a season r 2, but there will always be someone who whats take his place in the rovers team.

Whilst agreeing that Roque's 2nd season has been nothing like his 1st, I am rather reluctant to presume that Ince will be able to effectively replace him.

We also had a great deal of difficulty replacing Shearer and Duff, who were our 2 biggest sales in the last 15 years.

DingleBaiter Premier League

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i dont think we should ever look to sell our best players, but we have proved for the most part that we have managed to replace our better players with just as good players over the past 15 years. life without cruz would not be as good for a season r 2, but there will always be someone who whats take his place in the rovers team.

I'm not advocating selling RSC, just 'throwing it out there' - the point being that at the moment, RSC is only our best player in theory until he/they sort out whatever they have to.

Keith Andrews arguably would probably be the last name on most fans's list of best players at the club just now, but he's possibly the one playing nearest to (or above) his potential/ability.

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I'm actually wondering is if we could cash in RSC on a pre-contract agreement (as on the continent) to City right now, and cut our losses. Could be squeaky bam time, and perhaps another case of losing 18million down the sofa somewhere, but I'm beginning to have doubts on RSC for this season. Maybe it's his injuries coming home to roost, maybe it's his lack of form, maybe it's all the off-field tripe.

However, I've bigger doubts about our Plan B for life without RSC - even if he shakes off the 3 factors mentioned previously, we're simply over-reliant on him - and he's not getting the service either.

Is Ashley Ward still 'playing'? What about Duncan Shearer? What about Grabbi? Kaba Diawara?

Now there's a forward line of 4 players that would strike fear and worry into folk - problem is, it would be our own fans.

I think the Rovers crowd would definitely take Sturridge to replace Jason Roberts and many of the older fans possibly MaCarthy aswell but not for Roque.

The PR of the club comes into focus once again after shouting that Roque was or isnt for sale when its been alledged that a deal was being done with City.

We wait and see for the 'guvenor' to inspire us all come January :)

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If RSC was to move, I'd play hard ball and demand at least £15m and Sturridge. That would be the lowest I'd go. Then I'd offer Roberts plus £4m for Kightley. We would need another striker though. I'll work on that bit. £4m for Nelsen would be tempting, but he would offer leadership to Spurs, which may help them psychologically. We would need to find another strong, leading centre back as well.

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I was all against us signing Andrews when we were linked with him, but i have to eat my words now. He has been arguably our most consistent midfielder as yet...

I would say though, how anyone can think about getting rid of Andrews now, and allow Reid to stay is baffling.

I know Reid has had a bad time of it, but it needs to be worked out how much it will cost the club to keep him at the club compared to games played!

Hughesy World Cup

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Spurs want Nelsen? No suprise there then! £7m+ is a minimum id say. £4m is nothing in todays market.

City want Roque? No suprise - Tough!! If we were to sell him then I agree we should get sturridge as part of the deal, and also Nedum onuoha. Maybe even Benjani?

Knightly is impressuve every week - he could very well be the next big signing from the championship for someone - just who though?

Who is this Chile winger?

Bennisfromheaven Premier League

Bennisfromheaven

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Looks amazing but would he get away with half of that stuff with premier league defences! And, will he be willing to do the dirty work of tracking back etc.

Does look quite interesting though!

RoverRich Premier League

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I was disappointed - a Fowler and Windass strike force could have been deadly :P

As for Podolski, he strikes me as the kind of player who could well end up at Citeh but a cheeky bid from us IF we were to lose Santa wouldn't go amiss.

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I was disappointed - a Fowler and Windass strike force could have been deadly :P

As for Podolski, he strikes me as the kind of player who could well end up at Citeh but a cheeky bid from us IF we were to lose Santa wouldn't go amiss.

I'd say he looks far more of a Spurs player, he's the kind of 'second striker' type they are looking for. I think he's too similar to Robinho for Citeh, the kind of supporting striker who likes to be slightly left of centre. I think Hughes will want (for the want of a better example...) a Santa Cruz type centre forward that can link the rest of their forwards and wingers together.

RoverRich Premier League

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I'd say he looks far more of a Spurs player, he's the kind of 'second striker' type they are looking for. I think he's too similar to Robinho for Citeh, the kind of supporting striker who likes to be slightly left of centre. I think Hughes will want (for the want of a better example...) a Santa Cruz type centre forward that can link the rest of their forwards and wingers together.

True, good point. I just thought big money but not really in the attention of the big 4 so went for Citeh but thinking about it and after your point I think Spurs would be more appropriate for him. Will have to see whether 'Arry goes for him or if he prefers Defoe and Crouch again.

Fraserkirky Champions League

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Podolski !! Yes please. How much would he be 10-12m?

I want that Sanchez (wonderkid) as well!

If we sell Roque, dont see us selling him for under 17million. Reckon we should take the money for Nelson 5million seems fair.

Whatever happened with Appiah, was ince interested?

RoverRich Premier League

RoverRich

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Whatever happened with Appiah, was ince interested?

Ince was interested but put off by his wage demands as were a lot of other clubs. Don't know what has happened to him since but haven't heard of him joining any club so could still be a free agent.

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Time for the resident Chilean to make an appearance. No way Udinese are selling Sanchez just yet (they have rejected bids from ManU and Juventus)...he scored this gem this past weekend:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sYHv4CwQcQQ

Someone asked if Sanchez does the dirty work? Hell yes! In fact, he does this too often!

Sanchez vs Napoli: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rzyetvbUIaI

He should worry more about scoring which is his weak point. They are not letting him go for less than £10 million...which is too much for Blackburn at the moment.

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But you guys are lucky to have a Chilean in the forum, I can tell you about the other players that are just as good and only 1/5 of the price! ;)

One of these is a Defensive Mid, Chilean international Gary Medel. I've talked about him before in the Villanueva thread so I won't bother repeating myself...I have no idea about his price but he must be around £2 million...maybe less.

If you like Alexis then the best buy would be Fabian Orellana. The MOM in the Chile v Argentina game. He is a bit older than Alexis, but still young...there is a nice debate going on about who should be the starting winger for Chile. Sanchez(20) or Orellana(22).

The good news? He is only £2.5 million! (At least that's what an unknown French club put on the table) The best news? Like Villanueva, he is an Audax Italiano player! He could be the winger Blackburn are missing. If Blackburn play it smart they might try and negotiate a price for both players...say £7 million for both Carlos Villanueva and Fabian Orellana to complete the nice Audax package for both of their talismans. Both players know each other by memory, they are both very talented and unlike Pinapple, Orellana is fast! He can also play as a winger or striker.

I say go for the Audax package and get the Villanueva + Orellana combo. Creative Mid + Winger in one swoop! ORDER NOW!

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