Bid rejected for chris wood

Blyclaret · Post by **Blyclaret** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:26 am

We play to our strengths.
Fancy dans is not what we are about.
Support spurs,manure ..city if that's what u want

mikeS · Post by **mikeS** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:34 am

Sounds like Wood will soon be a Claret. Well done all

Goalposts · Post by **Goalposts** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:44 am

Quicknick wrote:Deeney or Austin at Leeds?!

Lol Austin on 65k a week and deeney on 68k,Leeds think they can land those when they were paying woods 15k a week ,

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:48 am

When was the last time Dyche signed someone for big money that ended up being crap?

I trust Dyche

Hapag Lloyd · Post by **Hapag Lloyd** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:03 am

John Johnson 1605 wrote:The problems are that we have signed a relatively limited footballer for an awful lot of money. I doubt he'll add anything more than Vokes can do and it suggests our forward line will be based on balls into the box rather than artistry. It is an uninspiring signing and poses further questions of our scouting/recruitment team.

We sold a more limited footballer for even more money.

scrambledclaret · Post by **scrambledclaret** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:03 am

Watching the youtube video of his goals last year I was surprised by the relatively low numbers of headers and the large proportion of "poacher" type goals around the six yard box. He certainly seems to have had a knack of finding a yard of space in the championship, hopefully he can make the step up.

Blyclaret · Post by **Blyclaret** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:06 am

Agreed watched them too
Always seemed to be Johnny on the spot in right place
Sign of a good striker

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:07 am

Not what I'd have chosen but he's a goal scorer, a decent age and seems to be improving year on year. Quicker than Vokes from I've seen.

There must be another forward / winger coming in and a defender.

Jeremy_Bentham · Post by **Jeremy_Bentham** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:08 am

Inchy wrote:When was the last time Dyche signed someone for big money that ended up being crap?

I trust Dyche

. is yet to be convinced by Brady.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:09 am

Brady will be better this season, I'm sure of it.

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:09 am

Has he had a medical yet?

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:23 am

Great perseverance and good business. This guy is a natural goal scorer and not someone most defences will like to play against. I think his control and finishing in the box , with service from Brady, Ward and Lowton will prove him to be a good buy

I suggested we bought him when he went to Leeds for peanuts but was rubbished on here. I watch Leicester quite a lot as my family are season ticket holders and they had a big range of strikers so he rarely featured. His goal v us when we and LCFC got promoted was awesome

Well done Burnley

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:44 am

mikeS wrote:Sounds like Wood will soon be a Claret. Well done all

Why?

ClaretAL · Post by **ClaretAL** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:45 am

Interesting to see most posters think that this season creativity and balls in to the box will suddenly arrive despite the same outlets we have in the team as last yearm and the commone theme seemed to be lack of creativity. That said I thought the 5 man midfield we had out last week created more chances by allowing the the full backs to push up more, who would have thought it against Chelsea. I think Wood is a great signing as was Taylor but will like Taylor will he get in the team in a 4 5 1 with Ward and Vokes playing so well?

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:47 am

Happy enough with this signing if it is indeed around £15mil though I suspect any add-ons will take it to nearer £20mil. His goalscoring record last season is not to be sniffed at. However, I seriously hope we are still looking at Andone or Long to further add to our attacking options. If we finish the transfer window having brought in Wood, Andone (or Long) and a CB such as Shawcross, I'll be very pleased.

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:56 am

Honestly this is worth it just so see Leeds' fans reaction. My favourite so far is that he is moving for the money.

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:01 am

Tinribs wrote:its a safe signing,Lad who knows the English game well
better than a punt on a fancy name from deportivo ,or that preville bloke? Can you see either of them two scraping ice off a windscreen in December.

Given where they play their football, very definitely. Try a holiday in Lille and La Corunna in January.

Tinribs · Post by **Tinribs** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:06 am

Lowest temp in Lille in January is around 3 or 4 degrees.bit like our August.

Doubt theres ice

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:09 am

I don't know where you got that. Lille is almost in Belgium.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:12 am

mikeS wrote:Sounds like Wood will soon be a Claret. Well done all

Why?

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:13 am

ClaretAL wrote:Interesting to see most posters think that this season creativity and balls in to the box will suddenly arrive despite the same outlets we have in the team as last yearm and the commone theme seemed to be lack of creativity. That said I thought the 5 man midfield we had out last week created more chances by allowing the the full backs to push up more, who would have thought it against Chelsea. I think Wood is a great signing as was Taylor but will like Taylor will he get in the team in a 4 5 1 with Ward and Vokes playing so well?

If Wood can't get in the team it'll mean Vokes is playing well and scoring goals.

SkiptonClaret · Post by **SkiptonClaret** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:21 am

Unsurprising we've gone for what can be reasonably considered the safe option. Assume this spells the end of intetest in Andone ? Thought he might have added a little bit of variety to what looks a fairly samey forward line.
Suspect we might still end up with Shane Long, it's another low risk option. My one reservation with Long is that it's another player who will be well into his thirties by the end of his contract, we're stockpiling them - would be 5 this summer.

bfc1984 · Post by **bfc1984** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:22 am

Always kept a eye on him ever since that worldly he smashed in against us at the turf.Happy with this if true!Think we will struggle to start initially doubt we would move away from the Chelsea system,but injuries and suspensions will come and he will get starts.A good player and if you look at his wiki page quite clearly a goal scorer some good numbers.

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:23 am

SkiptonClaret wrote:Unsurprising we've gone for what can be reasonably considered the safe option. Assume this spells the end of intetest in Andone ? Thought he might have added a little bit of variety to what looks a fairly samey forward line.
Suspect we might still end up with Shane Long, it's another low risk option. My one reservation with Long is that it's another player who will be well into his thirties by the end of his contract, we're stockpiling them - would be 5 this summer.

What's wrong with low risk, safe options?

SkiptonClaret · Post by **SkiptonClaret** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:26 am

Tall Paul wrote:What's wrong with low risk, safe options?

Nothing but I don't think the odd one or two gambles on (younger) players would go a miss. In addition, as I said, I don't think the signing of Wood adds much of a "plan B" in respect of our foward options.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:27 am

Can't say I'm overly thrilled with this one to be honest. Makes us extremely predictable and one dimensional. At least with JBG and Brady wide we've finally got some wide players capable of putting some quality into the box.

RocketLawnChair · Post by **RocketLawnChair** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:29 am

If the 'safe options' ensure safety am all for um.

Claret-On-A-T-Rex · Post by **Claret-On-A-T-Rex** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:29 am

Brilliant signing. I'm very happy with this.

claretdj · Post by **claretdj** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:29 am

Q. Assombalonga or Wood?
Wood all day for me. Utc

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:29 am

SkiptonClaret wrote:Nothing but I don't think the odd one or two gambles on (younger) players would go a miss. In addition, as I said, I don't think the signing of Wood adds much of a "plan B" in respect of our foward options.

We might sign two younger players as well yet.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:31 am

Sensible price (in todays market), offers differing options (contrary what is being said by a few), premier league experience and still only 25.

Not unhappy with this one at all.

Winstonswhite · Post by **Winstonswhite** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:32 am

Great signing.

John Johnson 1605 · Post by **John Johnson 1605** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:35 am

Unsurprising to say the least. I'd say Long is a given and I wouldn't be surprised to see Shawcross following him.

Safron · Post by **Safron** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:36 am

Brady and jbg have to play well as we have no back up .or that the next piece of the jigsaw

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:36 am

Lancasterclaret wrote:Sensible price (in todays market), offers differing options (contrary what is being said by a few), premier league experience and still only 25.

Not unhappy with this one at all.

In what way do you think he's different?

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:37 am

Weeds forum think that the deal for Wood includes Vokes going to them. Dream on. As if big Sam would go to little old Leeds.

http://www.motforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=34582" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

SkiptonClaret · Post by **SkiptonClaret** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:42 am

Longsider wrote:Weeds forum think that the deal for Wood includes Vokes going to them. Dream on. As if big Sam would go to little old Leeds.

http://www.motforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=34582" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Throw them the battering ram Barnes

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:43 am

Safron wrote:Brady and jbg have to play well as we have no back up .or that the next piece of the jigsaw

I'd like to think it is, plus that Italian centre half.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:44 am

Longsider wrote:Weeds forum think that the deal for Wood includes Vokes going to them. Dream on. As if big Sam would go to little old Leeds.

http://www.motforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=34582" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Blimey, they're even more deluded than I thought! Of course our first choice striker who has scored in his last four Premier League games is included!!!

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:45 am

mikeS wrote:Sounds like Wood will soon be a Claret. Well done all

Why?

ExistentialWanderer · Post by **ExistentialWanderer** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:45 am

Longsider wrote:Weeds forum think that the deal for Wood includes Vokes going to them. Dream on. As if big Sam would go to little old Leeds.

http://www.motforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=34582" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I knew Leeds fans were delusional but that's taken it to a whole new level!

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:46 am

Wood gets goals against the top sides more than Gray did, e.g. Late last season against Brighton and Newcastle.

That bodes well for the step up. It was always the concern about Gray when we came up, and which proved accurate - one goal in open play in 2017.

I firmly believe he will be a far better player than Gray at this level. He has a habit of sniffing out goals even against good sides.

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:49 am

One sensible post on that Weeds site- one poster thought rather than selling Wood they should try and get SD as their manager.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:55 am

Funniest post is defo the one that states Gary Madine is "quality"

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:02 am

Just read that Leeds link. What a deluded bunch they are. Vokes included in the deal and value at 7M. Laughed out loud reading that.

Walton · Post by **Walton** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:10 am

Tinribs wrote:Lowest temp in Lille in January is around 3 or 4 degrees.bit like our August.

Doubt theres ice

I've trudged through 6 inches of snow in Lille in December. Was ******* freezing.

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:10 am

taio wrote:In what way do you think he's different?

From what I've seen, the only thing they really have in common is that they are tall. Vokes likes to come off the centre halves (instead of getting into a wrestle) and link play and wants others bursting beyond him. In the box, he likes to get across the front of defenders and help the ball on its way. Wood appears to me to be far more interested in playing on the last shoulder, getting into physical confrontation with the centre halves, trying to roll them and get behind them. My understanding is he's quicker (I believe he's much quicker than he's getting credit for) and more direct than Vokes and much more of a bully, both outside the box and when he's got a chance of an effort on goal.

I am with Lancaster really. I think at £15 million he's a decent option and pretty good business considering he's only 25. Stepping up will be a challenge for him and only a few players have done it without being promoted with a team to a Premier League, but he has at least been around this level before.

We still need a bit of pace - but we were always known to be in the market for a winger and I'd like to think we'll be looking for another option - perhaps Long, perhaps even the lad at Deportivo if he's capable of playing wide - who does have pace and who can slot in on the right hand side of our 4-5-1 whilst Wood, Vokes and possibly Barnes fight for the lone striker berth.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:10 am

Longsider wrote:Weeds forum think that the deal for Wood includes Vokes going to them. Dream on. As if big Sam would go to little old Leeds.

http://www.motforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=34582" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:19 am

But do you not think we should be approaching Burnley for their MANAGER

Yeah. Like that's going to happen

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:20 am

claretspice wrote:From what I've seen, the only thing they really have in common is that they are tall. Vokes likes to come off the centre halves (instead of getting into a wrestle) and link play and wants others bursting beyond him. In the box, he likes to get across the front of defenders and help the ball on its way. Wood appears to me to be far more interested in playing on the last shoulder, getting into physical confrontation with the centre halves, trying to roll them and get behind them. My understanding is he's quicker (I believe he's much quicker than he's getting credit for) and more direct than Vokes and much more of a bully, both outside the box and when he's got a chance of an effort on goal.

I am with Lancaster really. I think at £15 million he's a decent option and pretty good business considering he's only 25. Stepping up will be a challenge for him and only a few players have done it without being promoted with a team to a Premier League, but he has at least been around this level before.

We still need a bit of pace - but we were always known to be in the market for a winger and I'd like to think we'll be looking for another option - perhaps Long, perhaps even the lad at Deportivo if he's capable of playing wide - who does have pace and who can slot in on the right hand side of our 4-5-1 whilst Wood, Vokes and possibly Barnes fight for the lone striker berth.

Apologies if this is too direct but that's nothing other complete waffle. If you can't see any similarities with Vokes you haven't often seen Wood play.