Diego Costa (Suggestion)

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Diego Costa (Suggestion)

Hootie121082 Vrysoulles 14 Feb 22 7.31am
It's pretty obvious that we are struggling to score. Yes he is getting on a bit and he above the age of player we are focusing on but even until the end of the season I think this would be beneficial seeing he is available for free and is a proven goal scorer. I for one would love to see this happen FEELING GLAD ALL OVER

Hootie121082

Vrysoulles 14 Feb 22 7.31am

It's pretty obvious that we are struggling to score. Yes he is getting on a bit and he above the age of player we are focusing on but even until the end of the season I think this would be beneficial seeing he is available for free and is a proven goal scorer. I for one would love to see this happen

FEELING GLAD ALL OVER

beak croydon 14 Feb 22 8.25am
Originally posted by Hootie121082 It's pretty obvious that we are struggling to score. Yes he is getting on a bit and he above the age of player we are focusing on but even until the end of the season I think this would be beneficial seeing he is available for free and is a proven goal scorer. I for one would love to see this happen When ? The transfer window has just closed. Why would he come to us?

beak

croydon 14 Feb 22 8.25am

Originally posted by Hootie121082

When ? The transfer window has just closed. Why would he come to us?

eagleman13 On The Road To Hell & Alicante 14 Feb 22 9.23am
He is a free agent i agree, but, he's 33yo, he's had his last two contracts terminated because of 'issues'. He is back in Spain, training with Elche & strong rumour is, he will sign a short term deal with them till end of season. This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

eagleman13

On The Road To Hell & Alicante 14 Feb 22 9.23am

He is a free agent i agree, but, he's 33yo, he's had his last two contracts terminated because of 'issues'. He is back in Spain, training with Elche & strong rumour is, he will sign a short term deal with them till end of season.

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

doombear Too far from Selhurst Park 14 Feb 22 10.32am
Originally posted by Hootie121082 It's pretty obvious that we are struggling to score. Yes he is getting on a bit and he above the age of player we are focusing on but even until the end of the season I think this would be beneficial seeing he is available for free and is a proven goal scorer. I for one would love to see this happen Assuming we are struggling to score as you claim (we have scored more league goals this season than over half the other PL teams), bringing in someone like Costa would simply be a papering over the cracks exercise and delay sorting out the problem (if it is a longer term problem). Also: 1. we have two strikers who are new to the PL and need more time to adjust rather than simply be written off. 2. we are a team in transition that needs more time to become comfortable with the very different system the manager (and the club apparently) wants the team to play. The system will require new personnel in the summer and the departure of some who are struggling to cope. 3. Signing Costa could demotivate our existing strikers and could lead to tensions in the squad, given the issues associated with him at his previous clubs. 4. Finally, I would rather save the silly wages we would need to pay him for next season's needs.

doombear

Too far from Selhurst Park 14 Feb 22 10.32am

Originally posted by Hootie121082

Assuming we are struggling to score as you claim (we have scored more league goals this season than over half the other PL teams), bringing in someone like Costa would simply be a papering over the cracks exercise and delay sorting out the problem (if it is a longer term problem).

Also:
1. we have two strikers who are new to the PL and need more time to adjust rather than simply be written off.
2. we are a team in transition that needs more time to become comfortable with the very different system the manager (and the club apparently) wants the team to play. The system will require new personnel in the summer and the departure of some who are struggling to cope.
3. Signing Costa could demotivate our existing strikers and could lead to tensions in the squad, given the issues associated with him at his previous clubs.
4. Finally, I would rather save the silly wages we would need to pay him for next season's needs.

grumpymort US/Thailand/UK 14 Feb 22 10.51am
Originally posted by Hootie121082 It's pretty obvious that we are struggling to score. Yes he is getting on a bit and he above the age of player we are focusing on but even until the end of the season I think this would be beneficial seeing he is available for free and is a proven goal scorer. I for one would love to see this happen The lack of goals is not because of the strikers but the system. We are too slow with build up play and do not try to whip in quick crosses. (VPN) - [Link] (Alt VPN) - [Link]

grumpymort

US/Thailand/UK 14 Feb 22 10.51am

Originally posted by Hootie121082

The lack of goals is not because of the strikers but the system.

We are too slow with build up play and do not try to whip in quick crosses.

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