Cam the Ram Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 34 minutes ago, Papahet said: He isn't anywhere near the Sako of old, don't get too excited. He was crap in the AFCON. 29, happy to sit around collecting his 40k at Palace it seems. I sound like a broken record but it's the point I've been making. People just expect him to sign and instantly return to his Wolves form from a couple of years back but they don't believe Russell can return to his form of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 We need a winger that can score goals rather than a striker that can sometimes play out wide. That's my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKWORTHRAM Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 7 minutes ago, Cam the Ram said: I sound like a broken record but it's the point I've been making. People just expect him to sign and instantly return to his Wolves form from a couple of years back but they don't believe Russell can return to his form of last season. Russells form from last season? He was just as bad as this season. Turned up in March/April, scored a few goals and played well. He even admitted as much himself when he was interviewed after the play off game at Hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Palace are bookies favourites to sign Downing as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsdubs Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Do not want Sako, wage leech and lethargic. He'll be the new scapegoat inside 4 weeks, East Stand will be straight on his case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, MACKWORTHRAM said: Russells form from last season? He was just as bad as this season. Turned up in March/April, scored a few goals and played well. He even admitted as much himself when he was interviewed after the play off game at Hull. Similarly to Russell, during Sako's good season in the Championship with Wolves he went on a run of 10 games without a goal. This is a comparison between Sako's 14/15 season and Russell's 15/16 season: Now, Sako did have over double Russell in total successful take-ons, although they had an almost identical success rate. And to be fair to Sako, one thing I was worried about with him was his lack of defensive ability, but he was only 6 tackles behind Russell's total. But in a season in which as you quite rightly pointed out that Russell himself said he'd had a poor season by his standards, he wasn't far off matching Sako for the season everyone remembers him being so good. The difference is one would probably be wanting over 40k a week in wages while Russell is probably on nearer half that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Why does it have to be one or the other? Why can't we just have Russell and Sako then everyone's happy. It is the Derby way after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDerbySuperRams Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Seemingly, we've just made Will our highest earner and matched it with Martin (just guess work). We'd have to smash that within weeks to get Sako here. Is that really worth it? For a 29 year old who barely featured for a poor Palace and Mali side? How is that going to make them feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDerbySuperRams Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Why does every thread to a new winger result in Russell being scapegoated? He's played brilliantly recently. Some posters are pathetic for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, McLovin said: Why does it have to be one or the other? Why can't we just have Russell and Sako then everyone's happy. It is the Derby way after all I'd be very happy to have both. And Sako would probably be top of my realistic wish list for signings this window (although the reported wages would put me off a little), but I'm just a bit fed up of people using Russell as a reason for us to sign Sako. As I said, Sako isn't some super human, if he can regain his form from 2+ years ago after sitting on a bench for ages, Russell can do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Whoever we bring in from now on should be first name on the sheet. Not been many of those signings for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRBee Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 11 minutes ago, SuperDerbySuperRams said: Why does every thread to a new winger result in Russell being scapegoated? He's played brilliantly recently. Some posters are pathetic for it. ' Brilliantly' is a tad over the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajstrawb Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Perfect scenario I suppose would be to sign Sako on loan with view to a permanent. Getting all parties to agree however is another subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDerbySuperRams Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 7 minutes ago, DRBee said: ' Brilliantly' is a tad over the top! Disagree completely, but that's your call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 32 minutes ago, DRBee said: ' Brilliantly' is a tad over the top! A 'tad' ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 There were 2 home games after xmas he was very poor but has improved since. It was around the time Brighton were said to have made a bid so might have had an effect. He could be improved upon but would cost and I would certainly like it if he stayed as he will still be our third best wide forward after Ince and whoever replaces him, even if we could at the 73rd attempt at trying!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Allardyce said he was glad to have Sako back from AFCON in his press conference this morning. Would be surprised to see him leave, unless the player pushes for it himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 1 hour ago, SuperDerbySuperRams said: Why does every thread to a new winger result in Russell being scapegoated? He's played brilliantly recently. Some posters are pathetic for it. Post of the day. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKWORTHRAM Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 1 hour ago, SuperDerbySuperRams said: Why does every thread to a new winger result in Russell being scapegoated? He's played brilliantly recently. Some posters are pathetic for it. Russell has played "brilliantly"??? Jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDerbySuperRams Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 19 minutes ago, MACKWORTHRAM said: Russell has played "brilliantly"??? Jesus Since he was dropped at Leeds he's been fantastic. Provides so much more than goals to the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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