Heskey to Hull...

[Mark_w]

Have you seen a lot of Vardy then and potential new pairings? The answer is no because NPs team/changes haven't kicked a ball in anger yet, plus the transfer window hasn't officially opened yet nor I'm sure have the comings and goings finished!

Have you seen much of Heskey recently? Didn't stop you from deciding he's past it.

I think Heskey is the type of striker we need because we need someone who can hold the ball up, surely that's going to help our other strikers, it's just common sense. Heskey is only going to benefit any stike partner he has at any club he joins in my opinion.

[Bluetintedspecs]

Have you seen much of Heskey recently? Didn't stop you from deciding he's past it.

I think Heskey is the type of striker we need because we need someone who can hold the ball up, surely that's going to help our other strikers, it's just common sense. Heskey is only going to benefit any stike partner he has at any club he joins in my opinion.

No I haven't only highlights on MOTD and live matches on Sky (when he's played)> one of my friends though isa Villa STH and i won't quote his opinion as like I say I respect Emile and have fond memories. I only stated I was not unhappy if he didn't come to us for my football opinion as you have yours,however neither matter as NP is the manager!

[Earlydoorsjones]

I know Heskey is a local hero, but, even in the championship, I reckon he would be well past being a viable option for us.

We gave Howard so much stick for not being mobile and not at his best - why would we want to take on a player only slightly more effective than average?

I have been watching his steady decline over the past 18 months - please believe me, I love the bloke and the sentimentality of it all would be great - but, at 34, he is shit.

[MGLCFC]

You only need someone to hold the ball up if you continually lump it forward. If you play a passing game, this is not a requirement. However, as Pearson tends to like the route one stuff, perhaps we do need a target man, although I'm not sure Heskey would be anymore effective than Howard. Jay Bothroyd might do a decent job though.

[Guest Col city fan]

You only need someone to hold the ball up if you continually lump it forward. If you play a passing game, this is not a requirement. However, as Pearson tends to like the route one stuff, perhaps we do need a target man, although I'm not sure Heskey would be anymore effective than Howard. Jay Bothroyd might do a decent job though.

I wouldn't want Bothroyd at City.

Never felt he was much good and he can be moody.

We don't need any more moody...

[Walshy5]

Really cant see pearson signing bothroyd. He dont like players with attitude does he. Beckford, Campbell, Gradel, Mills.

[Dan]

Did Gradel seriously have an attitude problem?

[Adster]

Mercury says Emile is not a target of Pearsons.

[Mark_w]

Mercury says Emile is not a target of Pearsons.

I know that I'm just being sentimental, and that Nigel will build a good side for next season. But .

[darko2k7]

Will people stop comparing Heskey to Howard it's embarrassing.

[hornyhollthefox123]

Exactly, comparin Emile to Howard is absurd. Also it's aimless to say he's 'past it, wouldn't perform anymore.'

I know he shouldn't be compared but seriously Jason Roberts destroyed the championship last year at a similar age and was no where near the calibre of Emile.

Also a target man like Holt, had a new lease of life when he moved to Norwich in League 1 and look at him now.

It doesn't look like it will now come to fruition that Emile will come, but find it silly some suggesting there'd be no point in signing him.

[Jimmy]

Did Gradel seriously have an attitude problem?

yeah he had this revolutionary concept that as a winger he should get the ball, take on the full back and generally try to attack at every chance he got...

Pearson didn't like this so played Oakley there instead

[Simo86]

yeah he had this revolutionary concept that as a winger he should get the ball, take on the full back and generally try to attack at every chance he got...

Pearson didn't like this so played Oakley there instead

And got us to the play-offs

[artursteppe]

There may also be some validity to the concept that NP does not want any player who might secure more media attention than himself.

[Guest Col city fan]

yeah he had this revolutionary concept that as a winger he should get the ball, take on the full back and generally try to attack at every chance he got...

Pearson didn't like this so played Oakley there instead

I thought the question was about Gradel's attitude, not his footballing ability?

Did you know Max? Ever meet him? Ever coach him or train him?

From what I heard about Gradel he always considered himself to be better than he actually was, was fiery both on and off the pitch and was not easy to coach.

On the plus side, apparently had a great sense of humour and worked very hard to better himself when in the right frame of mind. The problem was, that wasn't as often as it might have been. Or so I heard.

[Guest Col city fan]

There may also be some validity to the concept that NP does not want any player who might secure more media attention than himself.

Strange post... I always consider Pearson to actually not want a lot of media attention. He never seems to be very comfortable with the media and appears to want to say a bare minimum.

I don't know where you get this idea that Pearson wants to be thrust into the limelight? I've never seen that.

[hornyhollthefox123]

There may also be some validity to the concept that NP does not want any player who might secure more media attention than himself.

I doubt that is the case strangely enough, but of course i'm sure many do believe that. He has his own management style, which is fairly back to basics, old school or whatever you want to call it. He is far from the sort of manager who wants 'media attention.' Exactly where you've got that from i don't know.

He rarely gives interviews commenting on transfers, or individual problems with players or staff, and I don't think NP has ever come across as wanting media attention.

[MrSpaM]

Gradel slagged us off to the media when he moved to leeds because I dont think he actually wanted to leave, much like Mattock did when he went to west brom. Think thats where people have got this attitude thing from.

[Jimmy]

Gradel slagged us off to the media when he moved to leeds because I dont think he actually wanted to leave, much like Mattock did when he went to west brom. Think thats where people have got this attitude thing from.

Gradel slagged us off as Pearson binned him and he knew he wouldn't get a look in, Mattock did it cus he thought he was good enough to be playing left back for Man Utd

[foxfanazer]

Strange post... I always consider Pearson to actually not want a lot of media attention. He never seems to be very comfortable with the media and appears to want to say a bare minimum.

I don't know where you get this idea that Pearson wants to be thrust into the limelight? I've never seen that.

I agree, what a bizarre post! I think completely the opposite. He usely seems quite uncomfortable and reserved with the media

[Jimmy]

think what he means is he doesn't even want players to enjoy dealing with the media

[artursteppe]

When I said that NP may not want a player who might secure more media attention than him, I did not necessarily mean that he likes media attention for himself. By implication I meant he may not wish to utilise any 'high profile' players, for whatever reasons.

To date I have no recall of him having managed any ( so called ) 'high profile players'.

I hope this explanation has helped people understand the point I was trying to make, succinctly.

[foxfanazer]

When I said that NP may not want a player who might secure more media attention than him, I did not necessarily mean that he likes media attention for himself. By implication I meant he may not wish to utilise any 'high profile' players, for whatever reasons.

To date I have no recall of him having managed any ( so called ) 'high profile players'.

I hope this explanation has helped people understand the point I was trying to make, succinctly.

Understood

[Guest Col city fan]

When I said that NP may not want a player who might secure more media attention than him, I did not necessarily mean that he likes media attention for himself. By implication I meant he may not wish to utilise any 'high profile' players, for whatever reasons.

To date I have no recall of him having managed any ( so called ) 'high profile players'.

I hope this explanation has helped people understand the point I was trying to make, succinctly.

What about Jermaine Beckford?

I'd consider him a 'high profile player' in the sense that you are using the term?

He's on allegedly higher than average wages at this level, has played in the Premiership and was signed to be an out and out goalscorer. He also, again allegedly, can be somewhat temperamental.

I would consider Jermaine to be 'a high profile player' for City, moreso than Mills really.

[artursteppe]

What about Jermaine Beckford?

I'd consider him a 'high profile player' in the sense that you are using the term?

He's on allegedly higher than average wages at this level, has played in the Premiership and was signed to be an out and out goalscorer. He also, again allegedly, can be somewhat temperamental.

I would consider Jermaine to be 'a high profile player' for City, moreso than Mills really.

What about Jermaine Beckford?

I'd consider him a 'high profile player' in the sense that you are using the term?

He's on allegedly higher than average wages at this level, has played in the Premiership and was signed to be an out and out goalscorer. He also, again allegedly, can be somewhat temperamental.

I would consider Jermaine to be 'a high profile player' for City, moreso than Mills really.

I think it's a real stretch of credibility to suggest a player with 'bit part' experience in the Prem could be called 'high profile.

My point is therefore still valid in my opinion.