londonfox_93 Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 West Ham interested Nigerian striker Yakubu could be caught in a tug of war between West Ham and Leicester City, but insists he will be coming back to Everton first.Yakubu was booed every time he touched the ball for his country in yesterday’s testimonial game which featured Kanu and Jay Jay Okotcha, and has agreed terms with Leicester City already. However, Everton want more additional terms added to the transfer deal before allowing the switch, and this morning West Ham have said they want to take Yak to Upton Park. “I still have a subsisting contract with Everton, I have to go back,” said Yakubu after yesterday’s Nigerian performance.
Callabinho Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 Worrying though, he could be tempted by west ham, if this is true of course.
filou Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 How can I be right when I got one number wrong? So everything I say in incorrect based on that one fact? But I can't be right or wrong anyway because it's only opinion. Make your mind up. So if you're so sure we shouldn't sign Yakubu answer the points in my post, otherwise jog on. You just want everybody to agree with you and I don't, There no right or wrong in having an opinion, But there is a difference between debating something and arguing,
Jimothy Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 You just want everybody to agree with you and I don't, There no right or wrong in having an opinion, But there is a difference between debating something and arguing, I don't want everyone to agree with me, but if you think my opinion is wrong, which you clearly do, then it would be nice to hear why, rather than you just picking one thing irrelevant thing out of one post and ignoring the rest. It's a discussion on the merits of signing Yakubu. I'm trying to point out that I don't think we should be too disappointed in signing a player cast off from one of the best teams in the country. I'd just be interested to know why you think we should be disappointed by this.
Webbo Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 The thing that annoys me about this thread is the constant at anyone who dares to voice a doubt or the repeated "he's scored 11 goals" as if that guarantees promotion next season. He was part of the team that climbed up to the verge of the play offs last season and he was also part of the team that slipped back to mid table as well. Whatever has happened in the past is no guarantee of what will happen in the future. People should remember that their opinions are just that opinions, no better or worse than anybody else's. If you disagree with somebody debate by all means but don't just dismiss their opinions as if you're so much obviously cleverer than they are. Chances are you're not.
shailen Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 Man united wanted to get rid of tevez a few years ago due to disagreements, and they were prepared to let rooney go earlier this season. Yakubu has quality at this level - he showed us that last season. But we need to balance his wage demands with his ability-personally i wouldnt pay more than 25k for him whilst we are in the Championship. Just because a club wants to get rid of a player, its not always due to ability. Everton are short on strikers, plus the yak is probably their best striker, yet they want to sell him
sdb Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 Everton desperate to get rid of Yobo. Too good for us but worth a shot.
foxoffderby Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 West Ham are around abouts 70/80 milion in the red thanks to the Icelandic takeover they had before Gold and his mate tookover. They have top end earners like Scott Parker and Ba which they have have to get rid of this summer. I doubt very much they could afford to risk the Yaks wages. West Ham did however put in a 6 million bid for him last season or the season before which was turned down by Everton. I think the papers are just trying to spin an old story. I think the Yak will leave this summer and for the Walkers. For those who think he's lazy or not good enough what planet are you on? You guys really do not know anything about football....Its only a few years ago we had the likes of Barry Hayles and Elvis Hammond wearing our 9 and 10 shirts. Have a word
Jimothy Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 The thing that annoys me about this thread is the constant at anyone who dares to voice a doubt or the repeated "he's scored 11 goals" as if that guarantees promotion next season. He was part of the team that climbed up to the verge of the play offs last season and he was also part of the team that slipped back to mid table as well. Whatever has happened in the past is no guarantee of what will happen in the future. People should remember that their opinions are just that opinions, no better or worse than anybody else's. If you disagree with somebody debate by all means but don't just dismiss their opinions as if you're so much obviously cleverer than they are. Chances are you're not. Think after my exchanges with filou, I might be one of the people this is aimed at. You're right, opinions are neither right or wrong, but when people discuss opinions with each other surely the point is that if I make a point and he disagrees, which is clearly does, he should make a point back against that, rather than omit to answer any of my points and just pick out one irrelevant thing I've said. Nothing is guaranteed in football, no, but you have to go at things with the best knowledge you have. Yakubu 11 in 20 is and 6 assist for Leicester is the best knowledge we have, and arguably better than going blind and signing Maynard or Nugent who might not click with club or current players. We need a goalscorer and we know we could get one that's done the business before. Yakubu might have been part of a team that both climbed the table and fell away, but he's only one component, not the team. Should we sell King, Wellens, Abe and Gallagher because they were members of that team too. I think Yakubu being our third highest scorer in less than half a season is good enough reason to try and bring him back. If Sven feels he can work well with him to then that's another good reason, obviously managers ability to work with players is very important. Also you opinion on him not being 28 isn't opinion when it's been proven wrong
Donut Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 The ambitionless Thais won't stump up the cash for yak even though were crying out for him. Ched Evans here we come
The Doctor Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 The ambitionless Thais won't stump up the cash for yak even though were crying out for him. Ched Evans here we come Or alternatively Sven or the Thai's or both aren't willing to spend a large chunk of their budget on one player when there are several areas that need to be strengthened.
80footgiraffe Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 Or alternatively Sven or the Thai's or both aren't willing to spend a large chunk of their budget on one player when there are several areas that need to be strengthened. This. But i would be willing to as he has proved himself.
The Doctor Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 This. But i would be willing to as he has proved himself. aye, from his return last season he'd be a good signing but if he's asking for as much as some papers are reporting i'd rather we shopped around and brought in a few, less well known, cheaper names in a variety of positions than just signing him.
Blanesta Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 The thing that annoys me about this thread is the constant at anyone who dares to voice a doubt or the repeated "he's scored 11 goals" as if that guarantees promotion next season. He was part of the team that climbed up to the verge of the play offs last season and he was also part of the team that slipped back to mid table as well. Whatever has happened in the past is no guarantee of what will happen in the future. People should remember that their opinions are just that opinions, no better or worse than anybody else's. If you disagree with somebody debate by all means but don't just dismiss their opinions as if you're so much obviously cleverer than they are. Chances are you're not. I think looking at the stats tells us more about the situation, I can't understand the reason for not signing him because he looks moody, I don't care if he looks like he's licking piss off a stinger, as long as he produces the goods. The goals last season weren't the problem, considering we scored 5 more than QPR, It was our defensive frailties which wasted the season. You're right there are no guarantees, I just see this guy being the 20(+) goal a season menace we've been looking for, for a while now, and for the money involved I'd bloody expect him to be anyway opinions are valid from both sides of the discussion, no need to get annoyed by that.
RyanB89 Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 We aint gonna get a better striker than yakubu in this transfer window, end of.
ajthefox Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 We aint gonna get a better striker than yakubu in this transfer window, end of. Thanks for clearing that up for us all.
filou Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 No problem! We surely must be getting a few players from abroad with all sven contacts ?
Corky Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 He might not be good enough for Everton, who finished seventh in the top division last season, 23 places above us. We'll be after many players who aren't good enough for Everton, that's not a reason to turn down players.
RyanB89 Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 Who knows, but i beleive yakubu is the best striker we can get in this division although bernard parker would have been amazing
Dan Posted 12 June 2011 Posted 12 June 2011 IanStringerBBC Ian Stringer Re Yakubu deal. West Ham coming in at the 11th hour would help wage negotiations wouldn't it? Leverage against both clubs. Call me cynical For fvck sake.
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