Like an average boyband it's time for clubs to Buy, Buy, Buy
Wednesday, 31 December 08, 12:31 AM · Comments(0)
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by Michael Sinnerton
No matter what they tell you every manager in the Premier League is scouring the markets in a desperate attempt to raise them up the table. But while the window has brought up some undeniable hits like Evra/Mascherano, most signings have ended up proving more Jason Orange than Robbie Williams. Nevertheless I shall attempt to underline ten bargain buys that will inevitably be sensibly ignored. Vedad Ibisevic (Hoffenheim) - The 24 year old Bosnian has a stunning 18 goals in 17 league games this season and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after players in the Bundesliga. He would undoubedly be a risk, this being his only really succesful year in Europe to date, but with excellent movement and a great eye-for-goal it seems one with taking. Certainly for someone like Manchester City, or even Tottenham. Jimmy Bullard (Fulham) - It's hardly rocket science to sign a player that has been so influential for both Wigan and Fulham in the top flight, but with his contract running out and Fulham traditionally being a selling club Bullard seems the ideal solution to all those clubs lacking a bit of midfield creativity. Think Middlesborough, Bolton, Blackburn..and so on. Leighton Baines (Everton) - Although I have yet to be fully convinced, Newcastle or Blackburn (if Warnock leaves) could certainly do a lot worse. Particularly given that he is obviously a talented player but not one that David Moyes seems to rate especially highly. Charles N'Zogbia (Newcastle) - Buy him, play him left midfield not left back! Good enough for the bottom half of the Prem with ease. Elano (Man City) - Imagine someone telling you a year ago that you could get Elano on loan or on the cheap. 18 of the 20 Managers would have bitten your hand off. Slightly out of form and more likely to go to Europe but the guy is a class act. Wayne Bridge (Chelsea) - Surely at some point collecting money for doing nothing becomes a bit bor... Carlos Vela (Arsenal) - To West Brom...would just be brilliant, won't happen (obv loan) Craig Bellamy (W.Ham) - I'm not completely convinced but he works hard and scores...just not quite enough. Matthew Upson (W.Ham) - top 6 player in a bottom 6 team. Gareth Bale (Tottenham) - more potential than half of Arsenal's youngsters, doesn't quite fit at Spurs. Whether your team ends up spending big or getting someone on the cheap, they're all just looking for someone to relight their fire. The only problem is in the Premiership we can't all rise. |
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