[Archived] Sam's January Targets

[joey_big_nose]

Why? He signed a contract until 2011 just before Hughes left?

My mistake. I swore he was leaving end of season. In that case we should be making more out of him than 1.5m. 3-4m is more reasonable imo.

Like the sound of this Erugun fellow. If we get some power and drive alongside NZOnzi we will be in better shape to get Olsson and Hoilett screaming down the flanks and two up front. He can pass a bit too.

[bluebruce]

New Turkish delight?

[RibbleValleyRover]

New Turkish delight?

He was a cracking player though i don't know how well he has been playing in recent years. He could be decent competition with Dunny for that creative role.

[LeChuck]

New Turkish delight?

He was absolutely brilliant a few years ago, no idea what he's like now. It says there he can't get a game for Stuttgart...but then Christian Gross is their manager so I wouldn't read too much into that.

I don't think he's what we need though...he'd just be competing with Dunn for a similar role. We need pace and creativity in wide areas.

[budha]

A Stuttgart source told Sportsmail: 'There's a good chance Basturk could be heading to the UK in this transfer market.'

Sounds like a done deal.

[Ricky]

He's a class act and would be a welcome addition to our midfield. Similar age to when we signed Tugay.

[G Somerset Rover]

I love the old school Turkish players as I remember them fondly from the 2002 World Cup where they suprised everyone by finishing third with the likes of Sukur, Emre, Davala, Basturk and some guy called Tugay in their ranks.

The guy has a great touch and can pick out a pass. I'd be a bit apprehensive about his mobility around the pitch, but he'd certainly be worth a look, if only for his ability to unlock defences.

[magicalmortensleftpeg]

Great player. Saw him quite a bit when he played for Hertha Berlin. If he's anything like that now then itd be a fantastic bit of business.

[The Rover of Finland]

Bastürk and Erugen in please! We could sell Andrews! Sell him anyway!

[Hughesy]

Any truth in this interest Nicko?

2 loan signings until the summer for our midfield would be great if they improve us - TRY and move on Roberts & Andrews to create some space on the wage budget.....then in summer decide between the two loanees, Pedersen & Reid (both out of contract) & Diouf.....

[brian_gallagher85]

Yes please!

If we signed him I might just have to buy a new home shirt and get his name on it to go along with the ANDREWS one I already have

[RoyRover]

New Turkish delight?

Yildiray Basturk? Eh, yes please. I saw him play a lot for Bayer Leverkusen and he was fantastic. I'm not sure what he's like now, but he's the type of player that you saw Sam sign when he was at Bolton eg. Jay-Jay Okocha and Youri Djorkaeff. He would certainly add another creative dimension to our team. While Erugun would add some real steel to the midfield along with Nzonzi and Reid.

[chaddyrovers]

David Healy anyone? possible a replacement for roberts.

Nicko have we got any strikers line up if we need a replacement. apart from beattie.

[ffan]

David Healy anyone? possible a replacement for roberts.

A good finisher but that's about it.

[LeChuck]

Top of the shopping list:

REPLACE SAMBA

[sam_rovers]

Samba is still our best defender; calls to replace him are childish and pretty insane

[LeChuck]

Samba is still our best defender; calls to replace him are childish and pretty insane

He's been hacking people in the box week after week. His positioning has been awful recently. He doesn't really look like he wants to be here (wasn't there a dodgy interview when he signed the new contract?).

Cash in, move Givet into the centre with Nelsen and bring in a cheap replacement, or a proper left back.

[DE.]

I wouldn't advocate selling Samba as there are far higher priorities, but he's not the defender some people make him out to be. Has big flaws that probably make us about his level.

[G Somerset Rover]

He's been hacking people in the box week after week. His positioning has been awful recently. He doesn't really look like he wants to be here (wasn't there a dodgy interview when he signed the new contract?).

Cash in, move Givet into the centre with Nelsen and bring in a cheap replacement, or a proper left back.

I would agree LeChuck but you have to remember that Sam would probably see around 50% of Samba's fee - if that. If he were to get the full amount to spend then I'd probably be all for it.

[Amo]

I would agree LeChuck but you have to remember that Sam would probably see around 50% of Samba's fee - if that. If he were to get the full amount to spend then I'd probably be all for it.

If we could sell Samba for £10m, and spend half of that on a playmaker I'd be a happy man.

Knowing us, we'd sign a new right-back.

[des]

if we could get big money for samba and it all be spent on new players then so be it, the key is all the money as to be given to new players

[Bobby G]

Pathetic reactions. Samba is one of our last sellable assets. Havent we learnt? We only grow weaker by selling our best.

[Amo]

Pathetic reactions. Samba is one of our last sellable assets. Havent we learnt? We only grow weaker by selling our best.

That's the position we're in. We've been selling players to balance the books for years now. I don't think Samba would have the same detriment on our team as Bellamy, Bentley, Warnock etc.

[sam_rovers]

you are underestimating samba.. both givet and nelsen are weak... Samba gives us presence up front and is our strongest defender..over the next 3 games when he's suspended you will realise how much we miss him

[AJW]

Top of the shopping list:

REPLACE SAMBA

quite frankly idoitic!