Yakubu

[Haydos]

Moyes has been quoted this week as putting a 2m figure on Yakubu. Just be interesting to ger a read on peoples thoughts as in other threads opinion seems very mixed.

Personally I'm a definite yes at these figures.

*2m is purely speculation based on the following article. Wages are also speculation (expensive but a lot lower than the 50k that has been rubbished. Yak available for 2m

[StanSP]

Yes I'd take him.

Guaranteed we won't be the only one fighting to sign him, but we have the added bonus of actually having him since January, so he knows what our club is like etc.

He'd be a bargain at £2m I reckon. Especially if he's gonna get 1 goal every 2 games. And being the optimist I sometimes am, I think he'll better that ratio should he come back for us.

[Haydos]

Interestingly unanimous early on. There are plenty out there that have moaned about him being lazy and not good enough. So did they mean generally or just because they were expecting a higher price?

Where are you all? Would be nice to hear reasons as well (eg. not good enough altogether or just too expensive for what you get?).

I believe for that price we'll get a return. It's similar to what we paid for Waggy but despite his decent return for us last season he's just not impressed this year and Yakubu has a lot more ability. For this reason I'd probably pay up to 3m for him and if the owners are happy to pay the wages then fair play. I think anything in excess of 30k though would be just too much unless he were available for around 1m.

[Koke]

I'd take him. He has the ability to score a goal out of nothing. He'd get us roughly 16-20 goals a season. And with Andy King getting roughly 15 goals himself, all we need is just one more player to get into double figure to get us over the finishing line, considering we dont fuck up defensively. Maybe that person is Paul Gallagher. Maybe its somebody else.

And If Yakubu decided to try then he would score more than 20. But I'd go with the assumption that he wont try. Chris Weale have probably covered more grass and ran more miles than Yakuby.

[brockmyster]

As lazy and aggrivating he is he does know where the goal is and a return of 10 goals in 19 games is still very decent and £2million for him would be a good price if we could capure him for that.

[Leicester_Loyal]

I'd take him. He has the ability to score a goal out of nothing. He'd get us roughly 16-20 goals a season. And with Andy King getting roughly 15 goals himself, all we need is just one more player to get into double figure to get us over the finishing line, considering we dont fuck up defensively. Maybe that person is Paul Gallagher. Maybe its somebody else.

And If Yakubu decided to try then he would score more than 20. But I'd go with the assumption that he wont try. Chris Weale have probably covered more grass and ran more miles than Yakuby.

I'll ignore the second bit because I don't want to go through this whole "chasing balls down" argument again.

BUT, I reckon he would get us around 25 goals, King could easily get us 10, and if we are playing 442, hopefully our other striker (Maynard?) could get us 15+. Add to that a good goalkeeper, a decent defence and midfielders who can create and score a couple themselves, surely we can do well!

[ajthefox]

For that price it'd be silly not to really with the return we've got so far.

As for where are all the h8rz, well I think in fairness a lot of people were moaning generally. He scores goals and I won't argue with that especially since part of the way he scores is down to his style of play, but it's easy to understand why anyone might moan about him when his lack of effort is at times poor even for that kind of forward.

[Haydos]

For that price it'd be silly not to really with the return we've got so far.

As for where are all the h8rz, well I think in fairness a lot of people were moaning generally. He scores goals and I won't argue with that especially since part of the way he scores is down to his style of play, but it's easy to understand why anyone might moan about him when his lack of effort is at times poor even for that kind of forward.

I've just read my post back and it does sound a bit too similar to how some of the more simple posters put across their points of view When I said 'where are you?' it was a genuine question rather than an accusation and again, I'm keen to hear where they draw the line at value for money.

I think this was partly due to Alan Young's outright 'NO' the other day and partly due to the lower than I would have though price that has been mentioned. By this I mean a lot of posters on here have said 'no' until now and I was wondering if presented with a more realistic scenario they would feel differently.

[topharry123]

We have to sign him. Great return for us this season. Who cares how lazy he is if he's putting the ball in the back of the net!!

[ajthefox]

I've just read my post back and it does sound a bit too similar to how some of the more simple posters put across their points of view When I said 'where are you?' it was a genuine question rather than an accusation and again, I'm keen to hear where they draw the line at value for money.

I think this was partly due to Alan Young's outright 'NO' the other day and partly due to the lower than I would have though price that has been mentioned. By this I mean a lot of posters on here have said 'no' until now and I was wondering if presented with a more realistic scenario they would feel differently.

Oh yeah I knew what you meant, I think most people and me included were expecting a higher fee than that, but on a personal level if you keep going higher it gets to the point where the longevity of this kind of move is questionable in that Yakubu won't be able to cut it in the prem much longer, and that's assuming he can now!

[reynard]

Ok I'm happy to admit to voting no.

I've no problem with the transfer fee which would represent reasonable value if he continues to score goals at the current sort of level.

However, the 30k a week is a bit of an issue for me. I acknowledge I'm speaking from ignorance so my opinion could change but I'm guessing that would put him on quite a bit more than the next highest paid player.

One thing that I feel we really need to do is to build a team atmosphere and at times we have looked like a bunch of talented players but don't look like a cohesive unit. Part of building a team is not just on the field of play but also off it and any potential disharmony over wages could be disruptive and unsettling. I'd also be concerned about overpaying generally at our current league level. It is all fine whilst we have the current owners but any change in this and we would potentially be in a right financial mess.

He's a good player though and would score quite a few goals at this level even though I would like to se a little higher work rate at times.

[harryboi72]

2M YES

30K a week NO

[Alf Bentley]

YES, provided...

- It was financially viable

- Summer squad rebuilding allowed us to play 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1; goals and skills notwithstanding, he's too frustrating to watch as the only central striker in our current 4-3-3 / 4-5-1 formation

[Bilbo]

What do we need a stiker to do? Score goals.

What does he do? Score Goals

It's not rocket science with a strike rate of 10 in 19 games.

[MC Prussian]

I'd go for a timid "yes", but only if Yakubu puts on a slimmer figure in pre-season.

But what source do you get these 30k a month from?

[The Padster]

Yes, for obvious reasons.

I don't know about the 30k a week though, I'd prefer 20/25. But if the extra 5,000 is the sticking point in him siging then I see no problem with it.

CC_Star made a point in another thread about attached bonuses ie; goal,promotion. This is probably the best way to ensure low wages but also a fair compromise on what he's purportedly worth

[dannythefox]

Carnt really make my mind up he is scoring goals and i'd like to see how many he would get in a full season. I think in the championship when your not scoring goals you have to make up for it by putting the work rate in and he doesnt. I just dont want it to get stuck with big earners that we need to off load if we dont get up next season it could get us right in the shit. But in Sven and Top we trust so fingers crossed!

[gazfox9]

I too think it would be a no brainer 'yes'. however, if we could get his wage down to 23/25k a week, which is what DJ Campbell was supposedly on, i don't see how there can be any arguments how that and a 2 million transfer fee isn't a good deal for us. Just can't see him not scoring at least 20 for us in a full season.

[Guest Col city fan]

Was a definite no, because I thought some of his all round play was shocking. However, you can't argue with his goals tally. He seems to have that knack of looking like a clown, then popping up with a cracker.. So I'd give him a go at 2 million

[JamesAllen19]

can'tbelieve someone would say no at 10 in 19, thats over 20 goals a season which mean he'd be top scorer in the championship!

[Trav Le Bleu]

No. 30k is too much at this level. 20-25k, I'd be a yes. I'm a Yak fan, but you have to think of the economics.

[phillthefox]

I said yes to this as i feel his goals are priceless, however i still think hes lazy and doesnt give the 110% we like to see down the city.

can i also say kamara is a must sign !!!

[CupidStunt]

couldn't careless if he is the laziest player in the championship as-long as he keeps banging the goals in

Just begs the question what sort of striker would he be if his work rate was a bit higher? probably unplayable in the championship,and quite possibly the best striker in the division

[Fox92]

He doesn't work hard, but at least he is in the box when the ball is played in. Look at players like Waghorn and Howard, they never seem to be in the area when the ball is played in, so the chance to score has gone.

Yakubu is our only goal threat. He is a natural goalscorer. Look at the goals he has scored since he joined, we have missed a goalscorer like that since Dickov (at Championship level). We should be snapping Evertons' hand off for £2million. So what if he's on £30k a week, as long as he scores the goals to get us into the Premiership.

He just doesn't score goals though. If you watch and study his play, he brings people out of the game, allowing other players to score. He is also strong, and holds the ball up very well.

We have needed a goalscorer for years. Everybody knows that. Now we have got a very, very good one, most probably the best striker in the divison, and people want him gone!

Yakubu offers so much more than the other stikers. Look at Waghorn, he may work hard and chase the ball back, but he has no control in his shot and is not the player that will score 15 goals or more a season.

Really, who wouldn't take him at the club? I would, and I'd take him over the other strikers all day.

[Guest Col city fan]

He doesn't work hard, but at least he is in the box when the ball is played in. Look at players like Waghorn and Howard, they never seem to be in the area when the ball is played in, so the chance to score has gone.

Yakubu is our only goal threat. He is a natural goalscorer. Look at the goals he has scored since he joined, we have missed a goalscorer like that since Dickov (at Championship level). We should be snapping Evertons' hand off for £2million. So what if he's on £30k a week, as long as he scores the goals to get us into the Premiership.

He just doesn't score goals though. If you watch and study his play, he brings people out of the game, allowing other players to score. He is also strong, and holds the ball up very well.

We have needed a goalscorer for years. Everybody knows that. Now we have got a very, very good one, most probably the best striker in the divison, and people want him gone!

Yakubu offers so much more than the other stikers. Look at Waghorn, he may work hard and chase the ball back, but he has no control in his shot and is not the player that will score 15 goals or more a season.

Really, who wouldn't take him at the club? I would, and I'd take him over the other strikers all day.

weighing everything up you've said I think you've got it spot on...