1.3m is a bit rich tho
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1.3m is a bit rich tho
I'm torn on deciding if this is a good or bad thing (assuming we do announce that we have signed him)..
He just seems to be the complete opposite of the rest of the signings that GVE has made this year. Most have been young, quick, extremely fit, run all day.
They were joking on ABC radio this morning about the marketing potential for Heskey brand Esky's.. Or supporters wearing them to games, etc.. :gent:
ouch so now we're taking the game backwards.Quote:
Having Heskey in A-League would buck a trend towards mobility
By Tony Tannous, 19 Sep 2012
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England's Emile Heskey. AP Photo/Tom Hevezi
If the rumours and reports linking former Liverpool FC striker Emile Heskey to A-League club the Newcastle Jets are true, then unfortunately, after the great gains made by the signing of Alessandro Del Piero, it would buck a trend towards mobility.
This argument has nothing to do with Heskey’s nationality but everything to do with the technical evolution of Australia’s domestic competition over the past few seasons.
While Heskey is a well recognised name to those in this country obsesssd by the English Premier League, anyone who actually watches it would recognise that Heskey’s best days were at least a decade ago, when he had a good season or two at Leicester City.
As his career has moved on at various clubs, clumsy touches and an inability to link have been his hallmarks, for club and country.
His recent goal-scoring record and general play has become the subject of many a joke across England.
The fact he isn’t been chased by too many others must say something.
After the credibility garnered by the signing of Del Piero, showing us to be bold and ambitious, landing on Heskey would be a reality check, a reminder that we still have much to learn.
His signature would fly against everything that Jets manager Gary van Egmond is purportedly putting together: a young squad, full of mobility, that like to move it around and keep it down.
Yes, the Jets might never have had a great number 9, bringing in such disasters as Jardel and Edmundo Zura, but the addition of a weightlifter like Heskey doesn’t appear the answer.
Increasingly, better educated A-League managers are making smarter recruitment decisions, evidenced by Ange Postecoglou bringing in Besart Berisha and Perth Glory’s chase of Shane Smeltz.
Others that have gone down the path of big target-men have been less successful.
Last season, when Graham Arnold lost Matt Simon to Korea, he went for John Sutton. He proved a flop.
Famously, Vitezslav Lavicka made a big song and dance a couple of seasons ago about signing a big target-man to hold up Sydney FC’s play.
He waited and waited, trailing all sorts, before bringing in the likes of Juho Makela and Bruno Cazarine.
While Cazarine did score goals, he never quite suited the defensive Lavicka strategy, which was more about sitting and waiting rather than getting on the front foot and getting balls in from wide.
The evolution of the standard of the league into a more mobile, technical competition, is the main reason target men have generally struggled.
That and the general size of our central defenders.
The likes of Michael Beauchamp, for example, would rather fancy facing up to a Heskey over a Berisha or Archie Thompson.
At a time when the modern game is moving more and more away from big, bustling target men, to mobility, Heskey would defy the trend.
This, unfortunately, would be a signing that takes the A-League back a few years to the days before the likes of Carlos Hernandez, Jason Culina, Thomas Broich and Berisha lifted its technical level from the dire standards of the opening three or four seasons.
In truth, Heskey might not be the only big target man on an A-League roster this season, with Melbourne Heart manager John Aloisi moved to bolster his striking stocks by bringing in Dylan Macallister, while Ricki Herbert emphasised the “presence” of Belgian signing Stein Huysegems.
Elsewhere, and judging by my first look at West Sydney Wanderers’ Croatian recruit Dino Kresinger last week, Tony Popovic has also gone for a big man as the focal point in his attack.
Crosstown rivals, Sydney FC, appear to have gone the other way, with Kruno Lovrek seemingly the type of mobile, technical striker that is equally as comfortable roaming outside the box as he is inside.
It’s the same at Melbourne Victory, where Guilherme Finkler has been added to the front third stocks, and Adelaide, where John Kosmina has brought in diminutive Argentine Jeronimo Neumann.
Increasingly, this appears to be the trend not only overseas, but in the A-League.
And while the likes of Heskey might bring some variety, the move to a more technical and mobile front third appears the more likely solution.
http://www.theroar.com.au/2012/09/19...ards-mobility/
$1.3m is huge money probably would have been better to go for ADP at $2m a year. Honestly can't see us getting any where near the return on that investment.
If we have that sort of coin to spend I'd rather sign griff for this year and focus and regroup for the 2013-14 season and try and get the cream of the free agents, not settle for what's left on the shelf this year.
I agree totally with that article and there is no way I can see $1.3m of value in Heskey.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pico
how good does normal service resuming feel
likewise. (to Zico's point).
If Hesky is a brilliant signing and scores more than Joel has previously, then I'll buy a HSGHPNUJFC Strip and get Heskey on the back.
look on the bright side - at least we'll get mentioned every week in Soccer AM
I wish Craig Foster would put his own name on his articles.
Keeping track of all his alias' is really hard these days.
Another thing, how much is Griff on in China? Half that (1.3m) much? Does anyone have any accurate info?
Just seems weird we're willing to splash huge dollars on Heskey when the people's champ could be pryed away for less.
I just want to see more unbelivable tekkers.. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
Pretty sure griff is on 1milQuote:
Originally Posted by plague
Defo Griff is on more than a million a season - I remember reading it somewhere on the old foz.
I'm just gonna remain optimistic and say he won't weaken our squad lol
we were looking at Griff for 300-400k & jerks management said he gets more than 3 times that in china.
so carry the two, deans out is the answer.
can confirm will be getting Heskey jerseys purely for the lulzturtlez
Heskey has more meme cred than any other EPL player in EPL history.
Tribal football reporting Hesky has rejected our offer.
Hopefully when Heskey rejects us Middleby and Deans will tuck their heads in and buy Joels contract out.
Are they reporting the first rejection or is he rejecting the new offer?Quote:
Originally Posted by samus
The report is from yesterday.
Ok cheers lads.Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
Another question, are Palmer and Middleby part of the same brains trust that said no to Smeltz wanting $350k or thereabouts?
i personally think they are only reporting the initial rejection as stated on the world game. although i hope he does reject our offer
its tribal football. would not believe a thing from that websiteQuote:
Originally Posted by samus
Don't sign Heskey! I would much prefer Jesic started up front this season!
Oh wait...you're all crazy.
The crazy ones are those expecting Joel to automatically quit drogba and anelka and come home now. Joel will come home when he's ready and from wat I've heard gve would definitely make room for him.
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Emile Heskey would have high operating costs. Hence the 1.3m is understandable.
It's me old mate Steve :) How goes it mate?Quote:
Originally Posted by steve136
Lets so a comparison.
Heskey vs Messi;
-Heskey has never missed a penalty, Messi has.
-Heskey has 61 caps for England, Messi has 0.
-Heskey has scored 7 goals for England, Messi has 0.
-Heskey has scored 100+ goals in the Premier League, Messi has never scored in it.
-Heskey undoubtedly has a larger cock than Messi.
-Heskey is black, Messi isn't.
-Heskey's feet are size 15, Messi's are a tiny size 10.
-Emile's shots go out for throw-ins, Messi's don't.
-Heskey's bitch is sexier than Messi's bitch.
-Heskey misses a lot because he doesn't want to upset the goalkeepers feelings, Messi just scores all the time because he's a twat.
-Heskey has played in more World Cups than Messi.
-Emile has played for more clubs than Messi, meaning he is more versatile.
-Heskey has been bought for bigger transfers fee than Messi ever has.
-Heskey quite clearly has a better haircut than Messi.
-Messi played shit in the Champions League Semi Final against Chelsea, Heskey didn't.
-Heskey has never had a bad game in La Liga, Messi has.
-Heskey weighs much more than Messi, making him the better man.
-Heskey's head is infinitely bigger than Messi's.
-Messi is one ugly little shit, whereas Heskey even gives straight guys a boner.
-Heskey can play without Xavi and Iniesta.
-Heskey changes clubs regularly, as he wants to give everyone a chance with his brilliance, Messi just stays at Barcelona.
-Heskey has better strength, heading accuracy and aggression on FIFA 12 (the only attributes that matter).
-Heskey has played more times in the Euro's than Messi.
-Messi has never made a girl orgasm, Heskey does by simply staring into a womens eyes.
-Heskey's middle name is 'William Ivanhoe', which is far better and cooler than Messi's middle name 'Andrés'.
-Heskey has had shit managers such as Alex Mecleish and Steve Bruce, whereas Messi has had Pep Guardiola.
-Heskey can play at Centre Back, Messi can't.
-Heskey has more pubic hairs than Messi has goals.
-Heskey hits his shots into row Z because he's a nice guy and wants to interact with the supporters.
-Heskey has kids, Messi doesn't because he can't score off the pitch.
-Messi earns more than Heskey, meaning he is greedier and therefore a prick.
everytime I wish we had a decent striker I remember this decision not to sign Smeltz. Believe it was craig deans who said he was overated.Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
DEANS OUT - MIDDLEBY OUT
excellent logic.
i think its the same logic Branko used when signing jesic
fox sports tweeting:
BREAKING: @foxsports_news can confirm former England striker Emile Heskey has signed a one-year deal with @newcastlejetsfc #HAL #foxfootball
http://www.foxsports.com.au/football...-1226476888791Quote:
Originally Posted by david silva
I griff this heskey
we shouldn't settle at this.
lets go and get griff now to, make him marquee and heskey international marquee its simple. make it happen jerks.
imagine harpergasms when heskey feeds griff for goals.
this is hilarious
heil heskey
Griff I hope this works.
I am losing my shit. This better be confirmed soon.
now get Griff.
Good mate. Well psyched to watch another a-league season on crappy online streams!Quote:
Originally Posted by pistolpete