[Archived] Big Fat Sam's Shopping List

[gumboots]

Is it my imagination or does Sam have a look on his face at the end of this video when they are talking about Zaki like, "you have no idea how special what we have lined up is"... Or is it me being silly. The grin on his face...

http://msnsport.skysports.com/video/clips/...2&ssvPage=1

Think you're being over imaginative. He's just amused at being asked about lazy journalism that links us to anyone and everyone who might be vaguely within our possibilities.

[LeChuck]

Pretty much how I saw it too. I have no idea how we can have anyone lined up without having sold Roque first, or at least having an agreement in place. The best we can do is scout players in advance and maybe get an idea of how much they'd cost.

[kandi]

Surely it's a case of the press going to him? I doubt he thinks "I want out...I must tell the Paraguayan media!". He's their biggest sports star so he'll obviously get a lot of requests to do interviews, and being injured he will have had more time to do them. His mistake is not saying "no comment" or something along those lines.

I think it would show a massive amount of disrespect for him not to turn up at all, I don't believe for a minute he'll do that. It's not like he was kicking and screaming in January, because he easily could have done, and lots of other foreign players would. It would be a huge, huge shame if it's presence spoiled what should be Tugay's day. Just ignore RSC.

You`re right,his only mistake is not saying "no comment"when they want to know what happens..but the main reason for the interviews is always about the Albirroja,if he will be fit to play the next matches on 6. and 10.next month..

[novella]

Nicko if you are about is there any truth in Sam Allardyce looking at Kevin Kuranyi - been linked a few times to him.

[Dunnfc]

Apparently Adam Johnson has snubbed a new contract at Middlesborough, worth a punt, i think.

[patrickvalery]

Apparently Adam Johnson has snubbed a new contract at Middlesborough, worth a punt, i think.

Definately. Unfortunately i think some bigger fish might have the same opinion.

[andyroversmad]

He looks decent. But I dont see much difference from the videos we saw before Villanueva's arrival.

IMO Carlos should have stayed on at the right price, but since he ddint I cant see this Hazard fellow doing any better.

Some fancy foot work, which we lack, but clearly easily outmuscled, which we dont need.

I would be the first to admit Im wrong though

Carlos didint have the pace to pull away from the tackles

[patrickvalery]

can anyone hand on heart with the most rose tinted glasses and optimistic nature see him playing even 10 games next season without rupturing/tearing/pulling/breaking something.

Probably not. But then who would have thought Nelsen would have missed just two PL games this year after his hamstring fell off?

[Athlete]

Were did you hear that ? that would be a awesome signing hes got loads of skill and pace

mate of mine regularly sees a rovers scout on his way back from manchester airport

[nicko]

Nicko if you are about is there any truth in Sam Allardyce looking at Kevin Kuranyi - been linked a few times to him.

It's a possible but there will be a queue.

The target you are working on is better anyway...

[Anti-Dingle-Brigade]

It's a possible but there will be a queue.

The target you are working on is better anyway...

I'm absolutely convinced it's Bojan. I have no basis for it whatsoever besides blind faith and optimism. Anyway, this isn't the guesswork thread, I suppose.

[The Rover of Finland]

It's a possible but there will be a queue.

The target you are working on is better anyway...

You naughty teaser! Give us something. Just a little hint because reading this forum is waste of time at the moment..

[spencey7]

It's a possible but there will be a queue.

The target you are working on is better anyway...

What's the likelihood, in your opinion Nicko, of us pulling this mystery deal off? If you had to put money on it - will it happen...?

[dr_awol]

arghh, the transfare window should be reduced to a few days at the end of the season, all this speculation is gonna drive me nuts.

[BPF]

I'm absolutely convinced it's Bojan. I have no basis for it whatsoever besides blind faith and optimism. Anyway, this isn't the guesswork thread, I suppose.

I feel it too! I daren't believe it!

Is daren't a word!?

[frosty]

Is daren't a word!?

I think so yeah.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

It's a possible but there will be a queue.

The target you are working on is better anyway...

Kuranyi is no world beater , there's plenty better than him.

[BPF]

I think so yeah.

I like knowing words

[Mozzer]

kevin kurayni in my opinion would be a top buy..ive been impressed when ever ive seen him-and id imagine he wouldnt cost alot either...

we need a good 2-3 strikers next season if santa cruz and derbyshire go, maybe buying kurayni and whoever this player nicko is on about is what we need..

[Guest benmaxwell]

It's a possible but there will be a queue.

The target you are working on is better anyway...

Can you at least give us his age range within 4 years? It wont tell us who it is, but at least we will be able to discuss whether it will bring some youth and pace to the team, or experience...

[rundereim]

Nicko,,do you know if rovers are looking for younger players (21-25yers) or more older and experience players (i meane the safe way)

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

kevin kurayni in my opinion would be a top buy..ive been impressed when ever ive seen him-and id imagine he wouldnt cost alot either...

we need a good 2-3 strikers next season if santa cruz and derbyshire go, maybe buying kurayni and whoever this player nicko is on about is what we need..

You must be easily impressed. He's just a better looking Jason Roberts.

[imy9]

Nicko- I know you cannot reveal anything about the target but is he in case RSC goes or is this deal separate?

[67splitscreen]

I wonder what was the outcome of the meeting Sam had with the board earlier in the week, re his transfer budget.

If he's saying he will be happy if no one hit's the magical figure RSC contract, you would have to assume he's been given some amount to play with. The players we are looking to offload will just about pay for Givet.

[nicko]

The striker you are after is a 'before Roque goes' deal...not an 'after Roque goes deal.'

It won't break the bank, it is within the budget and it is pretty imaginative.

It has stayed quiet so far and needs to stay that way for a wee bit longer.

There could be other things going on, but this one looks the furthest down the road of any potential deal.