ColchesterRam Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 People knock this guy because he plays for Forest but he is a fantastic player and I would have him. He got like 14 goals and 14 assists last season or about that. Considering what money is now being spent on and asked for attacking players who play in this league or are intended to play in this league, £5m would be good business. Will do far more than the likes of Downing at a fraction the wages and with resale value. I totally agree Uptherams, I also think Antonio has the potential to do well in the prem as well. He certainly has the attributes to progress into a top flight player and under the right coaching could well achieve that.5 million would be a great bit of business, unfortunately I think Forest will play hard ball with us for him, probably asking for more. Whether we up the bid will remain to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSC Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I think he's a decent championship player, but one dimensional and would get found out in the premier league which is surely what we should be building for long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 As I said in the kenny burns thread we don't actually have an out and out winger. So I had thought of this possibility. But I wonder if cover for Thorne might be more of a priority. How could we fit russell ince bent martin weimann and Antonio into the same squad. Three on the pitch and three on the bench, I guess although which three I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpleram Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I hope it's true, and not just to piss off the dogs, I think he's a good player. Perhaps it's a Shackell type situation where the player has already made up his mind.#taphimup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 As I said in the kenny burns thread we don't actually have an out and out winger. So I had thought of this possibility. But I wonder if cover for Thorne might be more of a priority. How could we fit russell ince bent martin weimann and Antonio into the same squad. Three on the pitch and three on the bench, I guess although which three I don't know. This… I know Baird will cover Thorne, but if we play CDM we don't have any cover, unless PC feels Hanson is the answer for that role or he has Hughes, Bryson or Hendrick playing there, but that hasn't worked in the past. Anyway where's Mackworth Ram to provide the knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Agent Ward will have been showing him pictures of the facilities at a proper football club no doubt, saying stuff like "You'd look good in black and white" There might be a "De Gea" situation soon where he's dropped because his head ain't right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belper Ram 1988 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Going by there performance last night they need him to stay they were woeful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanRam Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 As a player I'd have him all day long, he would compliment what we have in that we have lots of quick and tricky, but not a bulldozer. I agree he's a little one dimensional but he might well benefit from a higher level of coaching. 14 goals and 14 assists last season at an average team is a good return and he has been the best player at the last two clubs he has played at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim charles Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Agreed, forest were dire!! That said Antonio looked really good.....demands two players on him every time he gets the ball and even then sometimes that is not enough......have to say I think there is zero chance they would sell him to us though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Just woke up to this news, the question on my mind is: Has he signed yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon the ram 2009 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 He was far from brilliant - but compared to the rest of the gumps, he shone like a beacon."shine bright like a Weimann" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornwallRam Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I think he'd be a good signing but it would depend on Forest's embargo situation. £5m won't do them much good if they can't spend it, but if it is enough to end their embargo (with his wages and amortisation also helping), they might well sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shang Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 He'd be a good signing. Championship defenders are scared to death of him, because he's quick and strong. Teams double up on him. I can see why Clements wants him, because he's the perfect player to stretch defenses for the other forwards to run in behind. And if they don't double up he's got a crazy good long range shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPONDONRAM1985 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Antonio was there best player last night.He was powerful and the Brighton defence was petrified of him.Sign him up Florists would be crying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Can't say if he was good or not v Brighton.He was ALL they had. When he's the only player they go to how can he not be the biggest attacking threat? He's strong and fast. Reckon the best Champ defenders would see him into a corner. Seems greedy as he was at Wednesday but it's hard to say when there's no one to pass to. Do we want a ball carrier? Someone who can run from A to B? We have a team based on passing the ball. Not running solo. Not exactly a rare breed. Brighton had one who played equally as well. LuaLua. So he's not cheap Players like Ince and Russell just mix it up a bit better?Absolutely spot on in that he was Forest's only outlet last night other than hoofing at Blackstock's head.Created himself a few decent chances but also missed a few good opportunities to set up team mates, be it through greed or blindness I'm not sure.He's good for a counter attacking team or hoof ball merchants but might not suit our game but surely this is where we would expect our world class coach to earn his corn?He is in for a long hard season at Forest based on last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 If Sam wants ,Sam gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernRam Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Think he's a good player and something a bit different to what we have - strength isn't something we have in abundance, yet it can be vital in the Championship. Also, too many times did I see us attacking at the latter end of last season without looking at all menacing. Lingard was a prime example of a player who'd pick it up, fanny around and lose it.A bulldozer would be nice and could actually compliment the style, making runs in from behind! He's also Forests best player - which is an added bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 You say missed a few opportunities to set up team mates G Star and you're probably right but I wonder if it could be a case of not having faith in them to a certain extent. If he had a Martin, Weimann Bent or Ince waiting for his final ball he may be more inclined to pass. Not looking for an argument, just putting it out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 If this happened it would only help the gumps in the long term, there is better out there for that money, as mentioned Jota.Would not be happy in bailing them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 If this happened it would only help the gumps in the long term, there is better out there for that money, as mentioned Jota. Would not be happy in bailing them out. They're getting out of the embargo next season as thing stands so us signing one of their players doesn't really change anything. We'd take their best player and leave them with Ward (injury prone), Paterson (sh*te) and Burke (50 years old) as their wingers for the season, wouldn't really call that bailing them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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