flytrap Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Will the signing of Andy Cole be another Michael Ricketts moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyPimp Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Found a problem with this. Cole can't sign for a new club until january, as his last contract was cancelled outside a transfer window! If he's had his contract cancelled he can sign on non-contract terms until January at which point, the 10-goal revelation will have us over a barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 If he's had his contract cancelled he can sign on non-contract terms until January at which point, the 10-goal revelation will have us over a barrel. That then would average about one goal per game more than Craig looks like scoring at the moment, which I would guess would be worth a nice 5-9 points. Pass me the barrel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I really don't want us to sign Andy Cole, at 37 he is way past his best and the fact Forest have just dropped him speaks volumes. For the wages he will want we can do much better and I dont mean Windass either he's even older than Cole. I would much rather see us bring Byfield in, proven goalscorer at this level and above and not nearly 40 either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 On one of the early Championship Managers I had the chance to sign Andy Cole for Latics for free but he wanted massive wages which I couldn't afford. I offered him the top whack that I could with clauses, bonuses..etc.. eventually he agreed to sign and I really had to think about it for at least half an hour or so. Eventually I signed him, he broke his leg in his second game and was out for the best part of a year. The board wouldn't let me release him as it would have cost too much. On top of that, I don't want to see Cole in a Latics shirt, 5 chances per goal at the top level, we created about that many on Saturday and weren't able to put it in, not sure Cole would have added the finishing touch to any of those chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigfinLatic Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 My conclusion is this... if the deal is right for us - i.e, reasonable (but still probably extortionate for us) wages, possible pay as you play deal, possible quick release clause - or at least a month by month contract... then I would welcome both Andy Cole, and especially Dean Windass with proverbial open arms.... I think it a punt worth taking, and they could both offer experience and a proven goalscoring record to the side. I dont think we lack ability in our strikers, and potentially there is 40/50+ goal a season in them already... however we just need something different for the short term... Windass especially would be the battering ram needed to destroy a yeovil or a brizzle rovers... However... If i could choose, I would choose Byfield in a flash... always impressed me, natural finisher, quick - and bangs goals in at this level... ironically along with kevin Maher (!!??), he has been a player I have been wanting us to sign for a long time... This guy could seriously do a job for us... and is the off the shoulder player who could link well with Hughesy... However - Cole and Windass coauld both be a target man, as their hold up play is excellent - if we sign Byfield we have to play some football... otherwise it is yet another pointless signing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellysheroes Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 byfield is the highest paid player at donny according to richies dad so whos going to be paying the wages and i honestly thought he was still at bristol city??? shows how much interest i take haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgard Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 cole might get more through the turnstiles but i'd go with byfield.ktf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 .. If i could choose, I would choose Byfield in a flash... I bet Inspiral_Carpet agrees with you, so that he can keep his eye on Byfield's wife (Jamelia) in the Main Stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I bet Inspiral_Carpet agrees with you, so that he can keep his eye on Byfield's wife (Jamelia) in the Main Stand. What's happened to Inspiral Carpet?? He hasn't posted for months..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldhamSheridan Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 What's happened to Inspiral Carpet?? He hasn't posted for months..... He tried to leave INSANE so is currently residing at the bottom of the Tyne in some concrete boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 What's happened to Inspiral Carpet?? He hasn't posted for months..... I was wondering that as well as he's the only person on this messageboard I have ever met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) I was wondering that as well as he's the only person on this messageboard I have ever met. you dont get around much do you? EDIT: Dont tell me you live in Oz now!!!!! Edited November 4, 2008 by Lags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I_C has been busy with his new job, talked to him on Saturday he is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 He tried to leave INSANE..... He's trying to pluck up courage to submit an application to join NEMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Good to hear he's ok. Got to respect pro-active fans like he has been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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