Adam Le Fondre

[lcfcnoely]

Le Fondre is not the answer to our problems....Maynard is!

[Number 6]

I do feel that Manard offers us eveything we are after, but given out current situation and this habit ALF has of finding the back of the net, it could well be worth a punt.

[He's not bald]

I do feel that Manard offers us eveything we are after, but given out current situation and this habit ALF has of finding the back of the net, it could well be worth a punt.

Forget Fondue...he continues to score in league 2 for a reason.... cuz that's his level, he's been around long enough now and I doubt very much that if we hadn't played Rotherham he would even get a mention, I fully expect Andy Bishop to be next on our list (google him if you don't know who he plays for )

[Happy Fox]

I would take a gamble on him, maybe he is Howard's replacement?

[Salieri]

Forget Fondue...he continues to score in league 2 for a reason.... cuz that's his level, he's been around long enough now and I doubt very much that if we hadn't played Rotherham he would even get a mention, I fully expect Andy Bishop to be next on our list (google him if you don't know who he plays for )

And how do you know that's his level if he hasn't been tested at a higher one?

[He's not bald]

I would take a gamble on him, maybe he is Howard's replacement?

Bullshine, Fondue's only chance of wearing a City shirt is if he buys one from" LCFC Direct" (shit this advertising bug is contagious! )

[He's not bald]

And how do you know that's his level if he hasn't been tested at a higher one?

Because he hasn't been, and never will be

[Salieri]

Because he hasn't been, and never will be

Based on....

[He's not bald]

Based on....

Ummm... he's been playing league football for 7 years, Stockport, Rochdale and Rotherham...sure he's had the giants of football wanting his services but has always considered the step up to League 1 too much of a challenge

[Jimmy]

Ummm... he's been playing league football for 7 years, Stockport, Rochdale and Rotherham...sure he's had the giants of football wanting his services but has always considered the step up to League 1 too much of a challenge

Rickie Lambert was the same only got his chance when Soton got promoted and seems to be doing well enough

[bluearmyfox23]

Rickie Lambert was the same only got his chance when Soton got promoted and seems to be doing well enough

And grant holt !

[Jimmy]

And grant holt !

actually a much better example then mine

[topharry123]

Bottom line is no one knows if he's good enough as noone has seen him play at a higher level. Players need to be given a chance, some make it some don't. Sign him up and take a chance, just because he's not been sought after before does not mean he's no good. Take Drogba for example. Was on the books for Le Mans and played for 4 years before signing a professional contract. He was 21 when he made the step up from the lower leagues to the top flight. Le Fondre is only 24, not much difference. Not saying he's the next Drogba, but until tested at a higher level no-one knows if he could be.

[Nick]

Bottom line is no one knows if he's good enough as noone has seen him play at a higher level. Players need to be given a chance, some make it some don't. Sign him up and take a chance, just because he's not been sought after before does not mean he's no good. Take Drogba for example. Was on the books for Le Mans and played for 4 years before signing a professional contract. He was 21 when he made the step up from the lower leagues to the top flight. Le Fondre is only 24, not much difference. Not saying he's the next Drogba, but until tested at a higher level no-one knows if he could be.

True but we have a player that can put 3 past Rotherham in the side but is finding his feet at Championship level - Schlupp.

[He's not bald]

Bottom line is no one knows if he's good enough as noone has seen him play at a higher level. Players need to be given a chance, some make it some don't. Sign him up and take a chance, just because he's not been sought after before does not mean he's no good. Take Drogba for example. Was on the books for Le Mans and played for 4 years before signing a professional contract. He was 21 when he made the step up from the lower leagues to the top flight. Le Fondre is only 24, not much difference. Not saying he's the next Drogba, but until tested at a higher level no-one knows if he could be.

No he most certainly isn't!

[dayday]

Getting that big name striker is becoming elusive.....it might be time to look at the likes of Le Fondre

[topharry123]

True but we have a player that can put 3 past Rotherham in the side but is finding his feet at Championship level - Schlupp.

Finding his feet in the championship? He's played one game in the championship and he was average at best. May be good in the future, but for now we need reinforcements.

No he most certainly isn't!

Notice you pick out the one line that suits your comment. How do you know he's not? Have you secretly been watching him against stronger opposition in games that we've all missed? No you have not !!! Like all of us you have seen him score one in two for his whole career and you think he's not good enough because he's only ever played in league 2. Find some REAL basis for your argument, until then you're wasting everyones time. Bottom line is he is more than proven at league 2 being the most prolific scorer in that league over 3 years. Never had a chance any higher so there is no basis for saying he can't cut it higher. Stick yo bumming Schlupp, Waghorn and Howard as they're obviously the ones to take us up :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[sphericalfox]

Finding his feet in the championship? He's played one game in the championship and he was average at best. May be good in the future, but for now we need reinforcements.

Notice you pick out the one line that suits your comment. How do you know he's not? Have you secretly been watching him against stronger opposition in games that we've all missed? No you have not !!! Like all of us you have seen him score one in two for his whole career and you think he's not good enough because he's only ever played in league 2. Find some REAL basis for your argument, until then you're wasting everyones time. Bottom line is he is more than proven at league 2 being the most prolific scorer in that league over 3 years. Never had a chance any higher so there is no basis for saying he can't cut it higher. Stick yo bumming Schlupp, Waghorn and Howard as they're obviously the ones to take us up :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Riiiiiiiight, you've been banging Le Fondre's drum for a awhile now.

Le Fondre failed to score against us. Schlupp scored 3 against Rotherham. Therefore Schlupp > Le Fondre. Schlupp failed to score against Reading. Therefore there is no need for Le Fondre.

Yes we've seen Le Fondre against better opposition. Us.

If Schlupp is going to struggle against equal or better organised defences than he's used to, then how is Le Fondre going to magic up this skill?

[He's not bald]

Finding his feet in the championship? He's played one game in the championship and he was average at best. May be good in the future, but for now we need reinforcements.

Notice you pick out the one line that suits your comment. How do you know he's not? Have you secretly been watching him against stronger opposition in games that we've all missed? No you have not !!! Like all of us you have seen him score one in two for his whole career and you think he's not good enough because he's only ever played in league 2. Find some REAL basis for your argument, until then you're wasting everyones time. Bottom line is he is more than proven at league 2 being the most prolific scorer in that league over 3 years. Never had a chance any higher so there is no basis for saying he can't cut it higher. Stick yo bumming Schlupp, Waghorn and Howard as they're obviously the ones to take us up :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

I rest my case

[He's not bald]

I got an idea!

It's obvious to me that lots of people on here are of the opinion that what we need is someone who can score goals regardless of level

On that basis let's sign:

Matt Tubbs - Salisbury City

Tom Craddock - Luton

James Constable - Oxford

Danny Kedwell - AFC Wimbledon (now with Gillingham I think)

All scored more than Fondue last season so have to be worth a punt

O and I forgot my cousins lad who plays for a sunday league side in the Northants league he got 24 last term so come on Sven get your cheque book out and drive over to Wellingborough!!

[MGLCFC]

I'm not suggesting we should sign Le Fondre, however, the argument that Schlupp scored 3 and Le Fondre none is hardly a comparison. Let's say Le Fondre had started for us and Schlupp for Rotherham, are you still suggesting Schlupp would have scored 3 and Le Fondre 0? I think Le Fondre is the type of striker we need, someone who has an eye for goal, but whether a step up to NPC is too much for him could be a distinct possibility.

[dannythefox]

We don't want le fondre he is good for the league he's in. I dont think he's good enough to play for any team wanting promotion he plays for Rotherham for a reason.

[MGLCFC]

By that token you could say that

Danny Graham played for Carlisle for a reason

Simeon Jackson played for Gillingham for a reason

Grant Holt played for Shrewsbury for a reason

Ricky Lambert played for Bristol Rovers for a reason

and our very own Alan Smith played for Alverchurch for a reason

There probably many more

Neil Lennon

Robbie Savage

Matt Elliott

to name a few

[DJ Barry Hammond]

Riiiiiiiight, you've been banging Le Fondre's drum for a awhile now.

Le Fondre failed to score against us. Schlupp scored 3 against Rotherham. Therefore Schlupp > Le Fondre. Schlupp failed to score against Reading. Therefore there is no need for Le Fondre.

Yes we've seen Le Fondre against better opposition. Us.

If Schlupp is going to struggle against equal or better organised defences than he's used to, then how is Le Fondre going to magic up this skill?

If only football was as simple as that? Personally, I don't know much about this guy, other than the fact he's consistently scored goals, albeit at a lower level than us and he bagged 2 yesterday.

But when a manager signs a player he considers a lot more than just his goal scoring record. Attributes such as power, pace, strength and technical ability will be considered, decisions will be made on the players mental toughness and attitude and a host of other factors.

At the moment discussion seems to be based on is it this guy or Schlupp, but to be fair to Le Fondre he has done his apprenticeship and appears to deserve a chance at a higher level - where as for Schlupp it's just as a huge step up as it would be for Adam.

Personally I expect Le Fondre will move, and be a success, but I don't expect him to be at the KP.

[bluebeau]

Riiiiiiiight, you've been banging Le Fondre's drum for a awhile now.

Le Fondre failed to score against us. Schlupp scored 3 against Rotherham. Therefore Schlupp > Le Fondre. Schlupp failed to score against Reading. Therefore there is no need for Le Fondre.

Yes we've seen Le Fondre against better opposition. Us.

If Schlupp is going to struggle against equal or better organised defences than he's used to, then how is Le Fondre going to magic up this skill?

Surely the one big difference between Schlupp & Le Fondre is experience?

Young Schlupp is really just on the starting line, whereas Le Fondre has several seasons of playing at professional level & consistently scoring goals, albeit in a lower league.

I would not be at all surprised to see him joining The Sven Revolution & if he does that will not stop Sven trying to bring in another striker.

It seems odds on that Steve Howard will be going to Sheff. Wed & I think Waghorn will be loaned or sold very soon, so we may need a couple more strikers?

In Sven we trust. ( well I still do)