Mistaram Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 36 minutes ago, Wolfie20 said: If Martin was to leave and you sign Ings then you will need to bring in another striker because as soon as Ings breaks down you will need his replacement. He's played 8 first team games in 2 years. If he stays injury free, there's reported to be at least 3 PL clubs jnterested, said to be on £50k+ a week money and Liverpool would want a substantial fee for him, not least because Burnley are due a 20% sell-on. All In all, virtually no chance of coming to us - we keeping Martin instead makes much more sense. Yes agree no chance of him coming to us But not sure keeping Martin makes sense yes he's a good player not in a million years will he ever fit Rowetts style of play he likes mobile runners something CM will never be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archied Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 36 minutes ago, Mistaram said: Yes agree no chance of him coming to us But not sure keeping Martin makes sense yes he's a good player not in a million years will he ever fit Rowetts style of play he likes mobile runners something CM will never be It’s just a switch , in the Mac team the midfield did the running for striker ( Martin ) rowett has the strikers doing the running for the midfielders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistaram Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 5 hours ago, archied said: It’s just a switch , in the Mac team the midfield did the running for striker ( Martin ) rowett has the strikers doing the running for the midfielders Yes have to agree I've no axe to grind about CM a committed and in the mood Martin is a great player for us but and there's always a but with him which CM is going to turn up having said that I don't want to see him go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrowram Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Martin can go for 7 million but who do you replace him with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrm14 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 12 hours ago, Harrowram said: Martin can go for 7 million but who do you replace him with? I've yet to see anyone answer this question with a genuinely good and realistic suggestion, which shows how niche the market is for hard working, technical strikers. Replacing him would be an absolutely horrific task, not only are the options limited but the prices would be astronomical. Unless Martin himself wants to go we should just keep him. Forwards are one of the last positions we need movement in, we're very well balanced there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekingofbuxton Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 7m for a player who only gets limited time from the bench seems fine to me. Bent, Winnall and Nugent offer enough competition for the 1 starting striker position. Maybe a loan move for Lookman if Everton sign another striker (which looks likely) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 20 minutes ago, thekingofbuxton said: 7m for a player who only gets limited time from the bench seems fine to me. Bent, Winnall and Nugent offer enough competition for the 1 starting striker position. Maybe a loan move for Lookman if Everton sign another striker (which looks likely) I would keep Martin and let Bent go..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said: I would keep Martin and let Bent go..... Not saying I agree or disagree , but to flip the argument on its head. I doubt Martin will start many games under Rowett so who would you think is more likely to Nick a goal in the last 10 minutes off the bench ? If needed of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamLad1884 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 13 hours ago, Harrowram said: Martin can go for 7 million but who do you replace him with? Personally I'd go for Musa at Leicester on loan. We don't need another goalscoring striker but instead perhaps a pacey creative player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 If Martin goes, do you need to replace him? If we're after a first team squad of 22 or fewer, there's space for 2 strikers maximum. Winnall and Nugent. Shouldn't our third choice striker be the cream of the crop from the Academy? Isn't that the vision anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, RamLad1884 said: Personally I'd go for Musa at Leicester on loan. We don't need another goalscoring striker but instead perhaps a pacey creative player That's not a bad call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobram Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, RamLad1884 said: Personally I'd go for Musa at Leicester on loan. We don't need another goalscoring striker but instead perhaps a pacey creative player One of the most over rated players I have seen since Freddie Adu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Just now, jimbobram said: One of the most over rated players I have seen since Freddie Adu Never thought he was that highly rated in the first place. Would be a decent addition at this level and got the Rowett esque work rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, RiddingsRam said: who would you think is more likely to Nick a goal in the last 10 minutes off the bench Let's flip that question, we are winning 1-0 with 10 minutes to go we are under the cosh, Nugent is down who would you prefer to bring on? Bent or Martin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, rynny said: Let's flip that question, we are winning 1-0 with 10 minutes to go we are under the cosh, Nugent is down who would you prefer to bring on? Bent or Martin? Winnall ..... No I'm only joking obviously Martin in that situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekingofbuxton Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 If we don't need to cash in then personally I wouldn't sell anyone, strength in depth will be invaluable in the run in. 7m would be very tempting for nearly anyone in the squad though, and I'm sure it would be accepted if we needed to raise funds before redeveloping the squad in Rowetts vision. There is always the 'other' factor to consider, unhappiness from any player not currently playing? Would him want to force a move away? I'm sure his newish contract is very healthy, it's unlikely to be much better anywhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 20 minutes ago, Duracell said: If Martin goes, do you need to replace him? If we're after a first team squad of 22 or fewer, there's space for 2 strikers maximum. Winnall and Nugent. Shouldn't our third choice striker be the cream of the crop from the Academy? Isn't that the vision anyway? Yeah but the 2 creams have just had loan spells at Riddings Rovers and didn't really impress - we wouldn't want to go into the last few games aiming for second with a developing striker. I reckon GR has an ace up his sleeve - if Martin is sold, someone exciting will be coming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Where this seven million figure came from? I'm pretty sure if there will be bid, it'll be undisclosed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, Dimmu said: Where this seven million figure came from? I'm pretty sure if there will be bid, it'll be undisclosed... Why? Why do they do that sometimes and not others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, Parsnip said: Why? Why do they do that sometimes and not others? Usually, one party (club in this case) of the transfer don't want to make the figures public. Just avoiding being criticized to pay/receive too much/little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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