RandomGuy Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Linky said: And 21 the season before that, and 25 the season before that, and 26 the season before that, and 35 the season before that, etc. etc. He's not scored over 20 goals in a season since 2014/15. Should we go out and sign Brian Graham because he made it to double figures for us that season too? Or is the preceeding 6 years more relevant? He'd be an absolute massive gamble considering how shit he's been in front of goal in that timeframe. Folk are literally only suggesting him because they've heard of him before, and it makes the over the top criticism from the exact same people who've spent months mewling about Bryson and Conway signing genuinely hilarious. Edited January 7, 2021 by RandomGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: He's not scored over 20 goals in a season since 2014/15. Should we go out and sign Brian Graham because he made it to double figures for us that season too? Or is the preceeding 6 years more relevant? He'd be an absolute massive gamble considering how shit he's been in front of goal in that timeframe. Folk are literally only suggesting him because they've heard of him before, and it makes the over the top criticism from the exact same people who've spent months mewling about Bryson and Conway signing genuinely hilarious. Conway and Bryson are 4 and 5 years his senior. If the average outfield players prime career is 15 years, Rhodes is only 2/3 the way through his while Bryson and Conway are playing the last year or two of theirs. Im all for starting debate but you just stir up sh** pointlessly. Bottom line, Jordan Rhodes is only 30, is a proven goalscorer, would start week in week out for any Premiership team outside of Rangers and Celtic and would easily hit double figures in this league. Comparing him to Bryson or Conway and saying people only know him because they recognise the name, is insulting the intelligence of posters on this forum. Edited January 7, 2021 by R.B.B:- Adz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted January 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 47 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: Because everyone is desperate for us to replace our 3 goals a season striker, and moaning about "pensioners" like Bryson and Conway being signed, yet simultaneously wanting us to pay out what would be our largest ever wage on an over 30 striker who averages 3 goals a season over the past 6 seasons. But yes, it's me who's being illogical, Jordan Rhodes was highly rated a decade ago and people recognise his name, so let's sign him. Actually I just gave a list of a few players who were free agents in the summer. I'm not suggesting that we pay 'our largest ever wage' on anyone at all. However, given the restrictions we have and the situation we're in, signing someone highly rated a decade ago is not necessarily the worst option in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, R.B.B:- Adz said: Jordan Rhodes is a proven goalscorer 5 hours ago, RandomGuy said: He's scored 18 league goals in the last 6 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted January 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, RandomGuy said: He's not scored over 20 goals in a season since 2014/15. Should we go out and sign Brian Graham because he made it to double figures for us that season too? Or is the preceeding 6 years more relevant? He'd be an absolute massive gamble considering how shit he's been in front of goal in that timeframe. Folk are literally only suggesting him because they've heard of him before, and it makes the over the top criticism from the exact same people who've spent months mewling about Bryson and Conway signing genuinely hilarious. Do you honestly not think there is a difference between Rhodes scoring 21 goals in the English championship in 14/15 and Brian Graham scoring 9 goals for us SPL in the same season? We don't have the money to sign someone who is banging in the goals every week in the English Championship (or League 1, or probably League 2 for that matter). It's not unreasonable to take a punt - theoretically - on someone who has played at a good level, but has struggled for the last few seasons. This is all irrelevant as we're not going to sign him. I literally just said that I noticed he was free in the summer. Edited January 7, 2021 by Linky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, Linky said: Do you honestly not think there is a difference between Rhodes scoring 21 goals in the English championship in 14/15 and Brian Graham scoring 9 goals for us SPL in the same season? I think 6 seasons in a row worth of struggling to score is more relevant that what came before it, especially for someone who is now older than 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 GUYS: it's probably not worth arguing about Jordan Rhodes. I really don't think we're going to be signing him. R.B.B:- Adz and Cagey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 At this stage I'd be happy if we sign Andy Rhodes. ex-montrosesaintee and R.B.B:- Adz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 Looking like Tanser is off on his bike back down south Refused a new contract apparently and Barnsley and Sunderland sniffing about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, THE LARK SAINT said: Looking like Tanser is off on his bike back down south Refused a new contract apparently and Barnsley and Sunderland sniffing about. Hopefully he goes in the window & we get a fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 11 minutes ago, Cagey said: Hopefully he goes in the window & we get a fee. Would leave us with only Booth and no cover. So that would have to be addressed first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, THE LARK SAINT said: Would leave us with only Booth and no cover. So that would have to be addressed first Yeah but a fee would allow us to bring a couple of players in. If Booth got injured or banned I am sure McCart could do a job there for a couple of games & we might go 4 are the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.B.B:- Adz Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 25 minutes ago, THE LARK SAINT said: Looking like Tanser is off on his bike back down south Refused a new contract apparently and Barnsley and Sunderland sniffing about. https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-sunderland-barnsley-ready-bids-for-26-yr-old-after-big-development/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 Fair play to Tanser there! He chucks in a decent cross but other than that he's woeful and is a complete shitebag. Shaggy Jenkins, R.B.B:- Adz and dave mc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 I imagine that article is the first time anyone in Sunderland has heard of Scott Tanser tbh. Cagey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy1949 Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 Very interesting that’s he refused a contract when according to Calum we haven’t spoken to anyone regarding new contracts. I just think Scot has a very proactive agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardo Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 If we get offered a fee for him , grab it before they change their minds . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 I imagine there might be quite a few players looking for moves closer to home after this past year. Tanser's presumably had to go the majority of the year without being able to see family/friends from back home. If he can move back south and get a pay rise in the process it's probably a no-brainer for him. I've always liked Tanser - good player who's contributed a lot more than I probably expected when he first signed for us. Think he takes some unfair stick on here at times. He's not irreplaceable on his own but the worry comes if multiple players start making the same decision. SaintJet and Wendy Saints 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJet Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 2 hours ago, blueheaven said: I imagine there might be quite a few players looking for moves closer to home after this past year. Tanser's presumably had to go the majority of the year without being able to see family/friends from back home. If he can move back south and get a pay rise in the process it's probably a no-brainer for him. I've always liked Tanser - good player who's contributed a lot more than I probably expected when he first signed for us. Think he takes some unfair stick on here at times. He's not irreplaceable on his own but the worry comes if multiple players start making the same decision. Perfectly sumed up bluehaven. dunkeldneil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Saint Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 16 hours ago, rik2304 said: Fair play to Tanser there! He chucks in a decent cross but other than that he's woeful and is a complete shitebag. Running before the impending destination of relegation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 45 minutes ago, Havana Saint said: Running before the impending destination of relegation Well that’s fecking cheery. dunkeldneil and Havana Saint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuram Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 All our relegation rivals seem to be recruiting but from us nothing. Do we want relegation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 18 minutes ago, akuram said: All our relegation rivals seem to be recruiting but from us nothing. Do we want relegation? Eh? We replaced a loanee with a loanee, same as Motherwell have done. Hamilton have signed nobody, and Ross County have signed 2 players who haven't kicked a ball in almost a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranmere Saintee Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 59 minutes ago, akuram said: All our relegation rivals seem to be recruiting but from us nothing. Do we want relegation? Like who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Liam Gordon signed for another season Havana Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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