At Spurs - the difference between rubbish and world-class is generally 2 games.
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72 goals in his last 111 games over the last three seasons (one of which was in a completely new league). That's more than just a run.
I wanted us to sign him last summer. Couldn't believe it when he joined Swansea for something like £12m. Instead we were busy looking at Benturkey and Soldado for at least twice the price.
Mixed feelings. Like Ba, could just be on a run.
Eh? Bony did well in the Premier League in his first season. He's already shown that he can perform well in England, and scored against City, Woolwich, United, Liverpool, and us. I don't think he'd be that much of a risk.
Soldado is historically a goal every two games man in nearly every season since 2006, and yet suddenly he's rubbish? Unless someone comes along and offers us in the region of £20m for him then I think it would be incredibly unwise to relegate him to 'rubbish striker' status based on one season in England. Until we know who the new manager is (assuming there is one) then it's very hard to say whether Soldado will come good, but I think it's fair to say that to get the best out of him you need a team capable of effective counter attacking and wing play.
Wouldn't mind us getting him, he'll want out I'd imagine? £15m bid?
yes, yes , yes
In weaker leagues. He would have to be top four quality for him to meet the club's expectations. From that point of view he is unproven. Like I say, mixed feelings....
he's no Grzegorz Rasiak...:walker:
Still not a bad record. Almost one in two, three years ago. Averaged better than a goal a game two years ago, and almost one in two again last season (including goals against the top four).
Still only 25 as well.
Soldado's record is similar - in a stronger league.
I rest my case.
Let's be honest here, there's always a risk factor with anyone who is unproven at the highest level. Again, mixed feelings.
