[Archived] Summer Transfer Topic

[beerwins]

Because he's Argentinian? Or because of all the good he did for us last season?

I'd be pretty pleased with James Vaughan. Has a few hallmarks of our David Bentley signing albeit in a different position. Has a lot of raw attributes which could come on very nicely here. Like I said, with a lot of these players the key factor for me is age.

I would have found it hard to be optimistic about Di Santo AFTER he had a bad season, A bit unfair to be critical of him, none of our strikers were outstanding last year because of the roles they were asked to play.

I think Samba held the ball up better than any of them and created more of a threat in the air, all our strikers were so isolated last year I feal it unfair to judge any of them, also Di Santo didnt really feature much after xmas. The lad played with heart and is technically sound he just lacked support as did the rest, 6 months playing a new role in a new team isnt enough for me to judge them but from what I have seen before he came to Rovers the lad has ability.

[nicko]

VAUGHAN - not surprised by mixed reaction...a bit shocked when I heard his name...but then again he has been on the radar before...one of those that could pay off spectacularly or be a waste of [some] money...I have always liked the guy because he is such a trier...fitness obviously a problem.

FATY - supposed to be in tomorrow...don't think the local paper has done much on that one...wonder why?

ASSULIN - has arrived for his Man City trial...watching that with interest.

OTHER TARGETS - as it stands there are many...this really is a fluid picture right now...but, after all, August has just started.

[LeChuck]

You saved me having to post the very same, under the circumstances with the money we have he;s not a bad possible, as long as it's with other strikers.

Found this written on an Everton website:

"He has good aerial ability, terrific pace, a devastating eye for goal, excellent strength to hold off defenders, and a never-say-die attitude that makes him an exciting player to watch. "

Certainly sounds like he's got all the raw tools if someone can keep him fit. Motivation doesn't sound like a problem, there is also a quote from Moyes in there backing up what nicko said about being too eager into tackles on occasion.

Here's another positive article on him from a couple of weeks back. I think someone compared him to McCarthy a few pages back, all these reports suggests he's anything but.

[chaddyrovers]

Nicko, how much have we got to spend? 5 million?

[67splitscreen]

Anichebe would have been a nice night cap.

You don't think they got the names mixed up, no wishful thinking.

[Torgeir]

Vaughan might have to change his playing style a bit to avoid so many injuries, and that'll make him less of a player. If Roberts goes and Vaughan is the replacement then I guess it's not too bad.

Why aren't we spending everything on one striker, and sign a freebie as cover?

[BRFC1995]

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[LDRover]

My money's on Ted Striker from Airplane.

Surely you can't be serious

[bazza]

Peter Crouch on a loan.

I wish... I wish...........

[Doaksie]

I hope we've got Richard Steadman's phone number on speed dial. Vaughan has been injured more in his career than he's played. Creates more questions than it answers. We do like to throw wasted wages away like confetti so certainly has a chance of happening. I guess this is the sort of risk we must take when we shop with our budget.

[JAL]

James Vaughan? Player that has been under the knife four times to try and fix his bad knees?

No thanks. Should stay well clear.

Think Nicko's info on Vaughan must be wrong, as never in a million years is he good enough for Rovers unless that is big Sam just hasnt got a clue on what a striker should be.

With names likes this thrown about it exposes major concerns about the managers ability, money or money to land a good striker. Anichibe of Everton would have been OK, but Vaughan,that takes the biscuit for all Rovers fans .

[RibbleValleyRover]

VAUGHAN - not surprised by mixed reaction...a bit shocked when I heard his name...but then again he has been on the radar before...one of those that could pay off spectacularly or be a waste of [some] money...I have always liked the guy because he is such a trier...fitness obviously a problem.

If we had the finances of say a City I wouldn't mind taking a risk on him, but we are talking about 'poor as a church mouse' Rovers here. Each penny spent is vital at this club and in my opinion we can't afford the risk of signing a player that has a history of breaking down and being out for very long periods.

[Hughesy]

Everton also have Anichibe and the young French lad they signed on a freebie from Strasbourg in the summer so maybe thats why they are letting him go whilst they can stillcommand some sort of transfer fee.

And Beckford

JAL - As for the managers abilities - we finished 10th last season...the season before he got us out of the deep brown stuff.....Cant spend what you havent got - im sure he'd love to sign Rooney but that isnt going to happen with our finances!

[Amo]

There's no way a manager like David Moyes would let a talented young striker go for peanuts unless he was a complete CROCK. It's pointless to replace Roberts with someone who will, in all likelihood, barely feature for the first-team. To have the injuries he's had at such a young age, it doesn't bode well for the rest of his career.

[BRFC1995]

James Vaughan, no thanks.

Who else is on the list Nixon???

seconded.........why, not even close to as good as roberts at anything added to the whole permenantly injured bit.

targets get more pointless by the day, all the names linked recently are shocking, im sure everton would be made up to get rid. Maybe sam has watched airplane and moddels his handling of fan expectations like the air traffic controller, our wanting half decent names likened to his unwillingness to turn the runway lights on "no, they'd be expecting that".

[1864roverite]

Do you honesty think that Rovers will throw money away on his signing ? The first thing they will do is have a detailed medical report on his knees - incidentally his last knee injury was a small cartlidge tear. The lad can clearly score goals, he has speed and is young, he has an appetite for a game of football. if only Roberts had these attributes in him then I would want him to stay.

The reality is Vaughan would appear to be a half decent signing if he is fit. I would back his ability over Roberts, Beattie or Banjani. the outlay is minimal and if he comes in and Roberts leave then financially Rovers will be better off.

It beats me when people dont look at a deal from a different perspective.

Sam clearly knows what he is doing otherwise he wouldnt be in a job.

[Exiled in Toronto]

Surely you can't be serious

Don't call me Shirley

[The Harwood Yankee]

I hope we've got Richard Steadman's phone number on speed dial. Vaughan has been injured more in his career than he's played. Creates more questions than it answers. We do like to throw wasted wages away like confetti so certainly has a chance of happening. I guess this is the sort of risk we must take when we shop with our budget.

My thoughts precisely. Although they're obviously very different players I imagine Everton's desire to offload Vaughan is similar to ours with Grella. Get an injury-prone player off the wage bill to make way for someone who might actually play more than half the games in a season.

Clearly Vaughan represents a gamble. He has untapped ability and potential but do we have the size of squad to accommodate another player who might be out injured regularly? With the likes of Reid, Santa Cruz, Dunn, & Grella on our books in recent times maybe Rovers should revamp themselves as a convalesence home for crocks and be done with it?!

[1864roverite]

Yes, Crocky santa Cruz handicapped us with a £14m PROFIT, some convalescent eh ?

[The Harwood Yankee]

Yes, Crocky santa Cruz handicapped us with a £14m PROFIT, some convalescent eh ?

Totally missing my point but never mind, each to their own..

[RibbleValleyRover]

Do you honesty think that Rovers will throw money away on his signing ?

Looking at the problems with our wage budget one could make a strong argument that Rovers do 'throw away money'. But that really is for another topic.

The first thing they will do is have a detailed medical report on his knees - incidentally his last knee injury was a small cartlidge tear. The lad can clearly score goals, he has speed and is young, he has an appetite for a game of football. if only Roberts had these attributes in him then I would want him to stay.

Players fail medicals all the time and manage to pass another one or at a completely different club. Clubs take risks on players as its such a competitive market. Look at Benjani at City, when a scan showed an issue with his knees, they negotiated the price down with Pompey and took the risk in signing him. Rumours are he has failed medicals at other clubs recently and they won't make the gamble.

It beats me when people dont look at a deal from a different perspective.

Sam clearly knows what he is doing otherwise he wouldnt be in a job.

Because we are talking about deals here that could make or break our season. We are a premier league club on a championship budget, each penny spent has to be spent wisely or ultimately it could lead to serious problems. Can we really afford to sign a player that has a history plagued full of long term injuries?

Manager's make mistakes, ever Fergie has signed some donkey's/dud's during his tenure at United.

[JAL]

And Beckford

JAL - As for the managers abilities - we finished 10th last season...the season before he got us out of the deep brown stuff.....Cant spend what you havent got - im sure he'd love to sign Rooney but that isnt going to happen with our finances!

Hughesy we aint going to be finishing anywhere near 10th spot if your Vaughans, Beatties, Benjanis types come on board ....

Rooney dont mention that overated scouse tosspot .....

[Mr. E]

most of the players we have been linked with are from the category where half the people will be asking why precisely are we signing someone so useless, while the other half will be arguing "well that's the best we can do with no money".

[BlueMonday]

Here's hoping we find some money down the back of the couch, so we can move onto list #2 of transfer targets

[JAL]

Do you honesty think that Rovers will throw money away on his signing ? The first thing they will do is have a detailed medical report on his knees - incidentally his last knee injury was a small cartlidge tear. The lad can clearly score goals, he has speed and is young, he has an appetite for a game of football. if only Roberts had these attributes in him then I would want him to stay.

The reality is Vaughan would appear to be a half decent signing if he is fit. I would back his ability over Roberts, Beattie or Banjani. the outlay is minimal and if he comes in and Roberts leave then financially Rovers will be better off.

It beats me when people dont look at a deal from a different perspective.

Sam clearly knows what he is doing otherwise he wouldnt be in a job.

Rubbish !!!!

There's no way a manager like David Moyes would let a talented young striker go for peanuts unless he was a complete CROCK. It's pointless to replace Roberts with someone who will, in all likelihood, barely feature for the first-team. To have the injuries he's had at such a young age, it doesn't bode well for the rest of his career.

Exactly !