23 Aug 2026 13:02:21
Delap is an ok player, I don't question that, but he is not a significant step up to what we already have.
If we are going to try and bring him in, it must surely be a loan with an option to buy, with the motivation of a permanent move.
He might, with a run of games, show he's the striker we have been looking for, but as things stand, my doubts remain.
23 Aug 2026 14:03:48
If Beto goes out, then maybe, but I still think we need a different (nippy and smaller) type
of striker too, so that we can mix it up a bit when needed.
23 Aug 2026 14:25:21
He's not even an okay player. We should stay as far away from him as we can. 32 goals in 160 games is not what we need.
Barry is the main striker right now and he's getting better and better. Since pre season, he's got 5 goals and 1 assist. If you keep playing him from the start, then he'll gain confidence.
Beto needs to go, and for me, Ricky would be the one to go for regardless of yesterday, but for a realistic price of 20 to 25m. He plays well on his own and can play with another striker, which gives you more options than we do now.
23 Aug 2026 17:01:22
Barry is a poor footballer. We need a lot better imo.