teblin Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 Leicester boss Nigel Pearson is preparing a £750,000 bid for Birmingham striker Kevin Phillips. DAILY STAR SUNDAY Scored 14 goals in 24 starts last yeat, good player, but 750,000 sounds alot for a 35 year old.
SamL Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 He's getting on a bit, but he's a proven goalscorer at this level which is exactly what we haven't got. I'd take him, but I'm not sure if I'd be prepared to pay £750,000 for him.
Daveaway Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 Still be a good asset in the lge. He know's how to score goals. Even at 35 he will bag more than most strikers. Can't see Fryatt setting the lge on fire. He has hardly taken part in any pre season games. Which is not a good sign, we can't be having him starting the first game of the season half fit. I feel our attacking options are not looking good, we need to get two strikers in quick. Or we will be looking at the same situation we were in two seasons ago great defence but poor goal scoring record. I know the team has a better midfield now, but I am worried about the attack.
Cal Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 Always thought he'd play for us one day.. but £750,000 is steep for a 35 year old.
Pookie Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 We would be mugs if we pay more than what the baggies paid Villa 3 seasons ago (£700k), he's actually 36. That said if we can pick him up for free, with his record in this division over the past three season then yes please!
C-man Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I don't think it matters what age he is. If you have Kevin Phillips, you do well. £750k would be a bargain if he was to fire us to the play-offs.
MikeyT Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 Always thought he'd play for us one day.. but £750,000 is steep for a 35 year old. Agree. Think he'd be good but thats way too much!
davieG Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I'd be more concerned about his wages and the length of his contract, £20k / week would eclipse the transfer fee
MikeyT Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I'd be more concerned about his wages and the length of his contract, £20k / week would eclipse the transfer fee Blimey didn't know he would be on something like that!
Nick Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I'd be more concerned about his wages and the length of his contract, £20k / week would eclipse the transfer fee This. It would be hard to say no to KP, it's not the vision I had for Leicester's youngish winning developing side - and we don't want 2 Dickov's on our hands within 6 months. But KP doesn't seem to be letting anybody down and would be a good addition - but surely we would need another striker also as cover, do we envisage KP playing 40 odd games? More like 20. I have always been a huge admirer of Phillips but 2 years on 15k a week? Lita would be the better buy.....Can we have both please?
davieG Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 Blimey didn't know he would be on something like that! Well it's just a guess, I'm assuming that as people are talking transfer fees he'll be under contract and during his time there he's flitted in and out of the Premier League I don't think £20k is stretching things too far
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I cannot see how he can warrant such a large fee at his age. If he is worth that money, then Cox was a bargain at two million pounds. Here we are a couple of weeks away from the start of a new season, still without bringing in strikers. We just seem to have sat back and watched all the quality players get snapped up by the more ambitious clubs. Sheffield United have the right idea, and have just snapped up a bargain for three million. Lets face it, M.M. either doesn't have the money, or just will not risk spending it. Hopefully this time next year he will be selling the club!
Guest Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I cannot see how he can warrant such a large fee at his age. If he is worth that money, then Cox was a bargain at two million pounds. Here we are a couple of weeks away from the start of a new season, still without bringing in strikers.We just seem to have sat back and watched all the quality players get snapped up by the more ambitious clubs. Sheffield United have the right idea, and have just snapped up a bargain for three million. Lets face it, M.M. either doesn't have the money, or just will not risk spending it. Hopefully this time next year he will be selling the club! Yeah, cos that's really gonna help us out isn't it?
Nick Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I cannot see how he can warrant such a large fee at his age. If he is worth that money, then Cox was a bargain at two million pounds. Here we are a couple of weeks away from the start of a new season, still without bringing in strikers.We just seem to have sat back and watched all the quality players get snapped up by the more ambitious clubs. Sheffield United have the right idea, and have just snapped up a bargain for three million. Lets face it, M.M. either doesn't have the money, or just will not risk spending it. Hopefully this time next year he will be selling the club! Do you not think that is a harsh over-reaction and a little naive?
Fez of Mahrez Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I cannot see how he can warrant such a large fee at his age. If he is worth that money, then Cox was a bargain at two million pounds. Here we are a couple of weeks away from the start of a new season, still without bringing in strikers.We just seem to have sat back and watched all the quality players get snapped up by the more ambitious clubs. Sheffield United have the right idea, and have just snapped up a bargain for three million. Lets face it, M.M. either doesn't have the money, or just will not risk spending it. Hopefully this time next year he will be selling the club! We've just got promoted, we've spent £1.2million (or rising to) on one of the best midfielders in the division last year, we've signed a great young prospect from the Big 4, we've signed the captain of an SPL side... Simon Cox is not a "bargain" at £2million. Ched Evans is certainly not a "bargain" at £3million. We haven't sold anyone this summer, yet people expect us to spend millions and millions. Would Sheffield United have been able to sign Ched Evans without selling Naughton and Walker? Would WBA have signed Cox without the parachute money? Would you prefer to be like Coventry, selling off all our best young players and not seeming to do anything about replacing them yet? We have the basis of a good squad for this division, we just need to add another striker or two. That's not the end of the world, it's a pretty bloody good position to be in actually.
Webbo Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 We have the basis of a good squad for this division, we just need to add another striker or two. That's not the end of the world, it's a pretty bloody good position to be in actually. Yup.
NorthernFox Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I for one would be very happy to have KP join us and I have to agree with Fez that we are in a much better position thn we were two seasons ago. If we have a consolidating season whilst flirting with the playoffs I will be happy.
NewquayFox Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 Loads of rumours around at the moment, Kevin Phillips is a proven goalscorer as was Cottee and Claridge when we signed them and they were not exactly spring chickens (both were great signings) but as for `Dangerous Tiger` saying you would be glad that MM will sell the club at the end of the season is utter bollox, and it is clear that you are not a true City fan and probably a Cov,Derby or Forest fan trying to stir the shite. ;0(
Jay Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 We've just got promoted, we've spent £1.2million (or rising to) on one of the best midfielders in the division last year, we've signed a great young prospect from the Big 4, we've signed the captain of an SPL side...Simon Cox is not a "bargain" at £2million. Ched Evans is certainly not a "bargain" at £3million. We haven't sold anyone this summer, yet people expect us to spend millions and millions. Would Sheffield United have been able to sign Ched Evans without selling Naughton and Walker? Would WBA have signed Cox without the parachute money? Would you prefer to be like Coventry, selling off all our best young players and not seeming to do anything about replacing them yet? We have the basis of a good squad for this division, we just need to add another striker or two. That's not the end of the world, it's a pretty bloody good position to be in actually. Take a deep breath Fez.... maybe through a paper bag!! but you are spot on once again as for Ched Evens £3million for a player who has scored 1 senior goal for his club is certainly not a bargain it's one hell of a risk if you ask me some Leicester fans can be a really annoying breed sometimes
Fox96 Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I was a fan of him when he played for west brom. I would love to have him but 750K is a lot
morris1234 Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 We've just got promoted, we've spent £1.2million (or rising to) on one of the best midfielders in the division last year, we've signed a great young prospect from the Big 4, we've signed the captain of an SPL side...Simon Cox is not a "bargain" at £2million. Ched Evans is certainly not a "bargain" at £3million. We haven't sold anyone this summer, yet people expect us to spend millions and millions. Would Sheffield United have been able to sign Ched Evans without selling Naughton and Walker? Would WBA have signed Cox without the parachute money? Would you prefer to be like Coventry, selling off all our best young players and not seeming to do anything about replacing them yet? We have the basis of a good squad for this division, we just need to add another striker or two. That's not the end of the world, it's a pretty bloody good position to be in actually. great post brilliant! bare with me but would spending that sort of money on somebody who can still score goals be a bad idea? none of us know the ins and outs of football finance etc but im sure the rewards are far greater for staying in this league, not only to maintain our status but to perhaps progress further? im not saying go straight ahead and pay for him but instead of worrying about his age (and the age of every other player we have been linked with) surely it should be a case of what we can do to this team to make it as good as possible............ or is it just me?
Webbo Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 great post brilliant!bare with me but would spending that sort of money on somebody who can still score goals be a bad idea? none of us know the ins and outs of football finance etc but im sure the rewards are far greater for staying in this league, not only to maintain our status but to perhaps progress further? im not saying go straight ahead and pay for him but instead of worrying about his age (and the age of every other player we have been linked with) surely it should be a case of what we can do to this team to make it as good as possible............ or is it just me? You seem to be saying that unless we sign a new striker we are bound to go down. Plus no amount of money can guarantee goals,football history is littered with big money flops.
Spark Fox Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 great post brilliant!bare with me but would spending that sort of money on somebody who can still score goals be a bad idea? none of us know the ins and outs of football finance etc but im sure the rewards are far greater for staying in this league, not only to maintain our status but to perhaps progress further? im not saying go straight ahead and pay for him but instead of worrying about his age (and the age of every other player we have been linked with) surely it should be a case of what we can do to this team to make it as good as possible............ or is it just me? Lita and Phillips would be two exceptional additions to the side and very much fit in with Pearson's modus operandi so far: namely U21 (or former) players who are hungry, alongside proven entities who aren't going to disrupt the squad (Wellens, Nielsen, Powell as examples). I wouldn't be unhappy if we sold DJ Campbell to fund phillips and even if we sold mattock to fund further signings. Perhaps we could sell Mattock and have him loaned back for a year - as Sheff Utd have done with Walker. McGivern would be drafted in to battle Berner for left back.
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