I would take Long for a couple of million if possible, send Borini back and bring in a more creative midfielder or wide player on loan.
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Long would offer a different option to what we have on our books atm, mainly pace and finishing. If we got him and a creative midfielder (to replace Larsson) we would have a much better chance of getting out of the mess we are in. Despite all the doom and gloom I don't think we are too far off from having a team that can win games consistently against teams in and around us.
Not sure he's had the same game time as Fletcher though?yet only has 1or2 more than fletcher this season
Fletcher would still be our best finisher even if Long was signed tbh.
When was the last time he "finished"?
Granted he's looked out of sorts this season, but injuries and how we've been playing hasn't exactly helped him + Poyet obviously prefers Jozy!
Altidore and Fletch don't compliment each other, that's where someone like Long would come in handy, he's a very direct and pacey player who would take a lot of hardship off Fletcher which in turn could free up space for him in front of goal.
I think it's about time people stopped making excuses for Fletcher.
He is fit but he's playing badly. If it's true about him drinking regularly then I'm not surprised. Di Canio questioned his attitude, Di Canio will have told it like it is.
Strange one this, strong and very fast but small.
At least he would run in behind. He would also be very good in the championship
I actually think we shouldMaybe yous should go for him given your best striker is only on loan and will be playing elsewhere next season
I'd have him in a heartbeat. Better than all of our strikers