The guy is a lump. OK, so that probably explains Allardyce's interest, but he is a tubby looking lump and at 31 is no spring chicken either. Honestly, if the guy was worth that sort of money, why was he allowed to spend all those years in the lower divisions? Look at his list of clubs! Sheffield Wednesday, Rochdale, Nottingham Forest and Shrewsbury! Really? A six million pound man with a back history like that?
I can hear Allardyce trying to persuade Sullivan and Gold to part with their money: "Grant Holt, footballer. Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world's first bionic footballer. Grant Holt will be that man. Better than he was before. Better...stronger...faster."
He would need to be at that price!
Meanwhile, what about two full backs, a pacey wide player and a centre half?
Just because Grant Holt played at Gay Meadow doesn't make him a bad person!
ReplyDeleteIf he played like Steve Austin but LOOKED like that Jamie Summers then we could have something special.
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Oh, and I agree. That is madness to pay for him.
Try telling that to Ravel Morrison 0014!
ReplyDeleteJamie Summers? Was that the $6m woman?
This is Allardyce. What do you expect? It is madness to spend 6 million on a 31 year old! This is not how one builds a team to carry us forward. But Sam only knows one way and he needs a target man up front. A new (or rather not so new) Kevin Davies if you like. Bolton United is almost done!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe they are willing to pay £6m for Holt at 31 and one season in the premier ship but wouldn't activate this apparent £1m release clause in Yakubu's contract. Yak is not great but still scored 17 goals for Blackburn last season is two years younger at 29 (I think) and is a strong lad so would fit into BFS bracket of holding up the ball. He has also had plenty more seasons in the prem than Holt. Unfortunately we've missed out I believe on a real good deal there an he has gone to china. I'm also currently on holiday in turkey and was reading an article linking us,spuds and Lazio to Burkan Yilmaz of trabsponspor (mind the spelling) 34 goals in 33 games for a team tht finished 4th iv heard of several bar men, apparently the guy is sh1t hot so hopefully the rumours are true and we are looking. Certainly sounds good. £6m for Holt? Your having a laugh.
ReplyDeleteYes, but I think she cost a bit less, HF. Needed a bionic ear as opposed to his eye. Think those are a bit cheaper, but I havent checked prices in awhile.
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