Best Summer Signing

CFC1 · 16-08-2006, 5:31 PM

Who do you consider to be the best signing this summer and why?

**Steven** · 16-08-2006, 5:51 PM

All the obvious that all the papers have agreed on

Ballack as he was free...especially if he clicks in the too-many-players to-choose-from Chelski midfield

Bellamy a snip at 6m...and maybe Pennant as he made the most crosses last season with 497...now if they stay out of the front pages

Andy Johnson would be great value at 8.5m if he reproduces the 21 goal return the last time he was in the Prem

I realise your question was singular and not plural...but I cannot help it!

thfccambs · 16-08-2006, 6:09 PM

Didier Zokora

Bernardo Corradi i think is a great signing for City.
and why
Because i think so.

Woodywizz · 16-08-2006, 6:21 PM

Hamann for Bolton - £300k paid to Bolton for recompense on him backing out of the move. Easiest £300k made ever.

Abbeygoo · 16-08-2006, 6:42 PM

Interesting that Hunts thinks Corradi is the best summer signing - why is that Hunts? I've never seen him, but hope you're right! And thanks Woodywizz, Hamann is a great signing for £300K.

Blimey, looks like City are favourites for the Premiership

thfccambs · 16-08-2006, 6:53 PM

Bernardo Corradi is a great player (pizza man @ door)and i think he'll do very well at City,

Not trying to say he'll be the best as cfc

only probably started the thread so everyone would say Ballack,no argument as he's quality and free,just trying to put some names in the mix.

Maybe it should be ,who do you think will shine this season?
Then i would of said Benoit Assou-Ekotto.

scrapbook · 16-08-2006, 7:06 PM

Not convinced Ballack will turn out to be the best signing off the season, I don't think Chelsea particulary needed him and he could upset the balance of the team. They needed a world class striker, which they now have.

I would have said Duff had he gone to Spurs as I think he could have had a real impact and instead will probably be lost in mid table obscurity with Newcastle.

I think Bellamy has it in him to make areal difference for Liverpool...not that I can stand the bloke though

Abbeygoo · 16-08-2006, 7:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunts1uk

Bernardo Corradi is a great stricker and i think he'll do very well at City,

Not sure what that is but I'm looking forward to seeing him in action

I would agree that Bellamy at £6m has the potential to be the best signing in terms of the impact and difference he can make at Liverpool. They were lacking up front last season and his pace can cause real problems. Rafa will have to get Bellamy's head on the game and not distracted by all his off field activites.

Other than that, I think Rosicky will do well for Arsenal.

Del Boy Smiffy · 16-08-2006, 8:11 PM

Berbatov, such a classy striker, he will put us in top 4 with ease, fantastic signing.

thfccambs · 16-08-2006, 8:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Del Boy Smiffy

Berbatov, such a classy striker, he will put us in top 4 with ease, fantastic signing.

Think your right there Del,didn't want to mention him as i might of got told off.
20 +goals this season im expecting from him.

*RMCF* · 16-08-2006, 9:00 PM

If the question doesn't take money into account, then I think Shevchenko will turnout to be the best buy.

I realise that Chelsea aren't prolific scorers but I fancy him to be top scorer this season. He is good enough to score in the tight games v Utd/Arsenal/Liverpool, but he'll score EVERY week against the rest of the muck!!

Abbeygoo · 16-08-2006, 9:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOK

If the question doesn't take money into account, then I think Shevchenko will turnout to be the best buy.

I realise that Chelsea aren't prolific scorers but I fancy him to be top scorer this season. He is good enough to score in the tight games v Utd/Arsenal/Liverpool, but he'll score EVERY week against the rest of the muck!!

There's no chance of him scoring in his first game, he's up against the most watertight defence in the country ..........

scrapbook · 16-08-2006, 9:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOK

If the question doesn't take money into account, then I think Shevchenko will turnout to be the best buy.

I realise that Chelsea aren't prolific scorers but I fancy him to be top scorer this season. He is good enough to score in the tight games v Utd/Arsenal/Liverpool, but he'll score EVERY week against the rest of the muck!!

If he helps them wind the champions league final then yes, otherwise I would have thought they could win the premiership without him.

DJT75 · 17-08-2006, 8:17 AM

Berbatov will make the biggest impact this season, purely because most people haven't seen him before. He's superb & moving from the German league to the Prem has to be an easier transition than most. Not sure 20+ goals, maybe in all comps though.

Bellamy, Gonzalez & Pennant can't do anything but improve Liverpool this season. As long as Rafa doesn't rotate in the league too much I wanna see 20+ League goals from Bellamy.

hottstuff · 17-08-2006, 8:54 AM

Pennant , Rosicky , schevcenko for their respected teams

gowdewiz · 17-08-2006, 9:35 AM

Sol Campbell on a free is one of the summers best signings I'd say.

He's still got a few good years in him yet and I'm sure he'll make a big difference to Pompey's back line. His form may not have been great last year, but if he can get his head down and concentrate on his football again then he'll prove a lot of the doubters wrong. Harry is the perfect manager for getting the best out of him.

hottstuff · 17-08-2006, 9:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gowdewiz

Sol Campbell on a free is one of the summers best signings I'd say.

He's still got a few good years in him yet and I'm sure he'll make a big difference to Pompey's back line. His form may not have been great last year, but if he can get his head down and concentrate on his football again then he'll prove a lot of the doubters wrong. Harry is the perfect manager for getting the best out of him.

Oh yes forgot poor sol.

lennon · 17-08-2006, 9:41 AM

Adam Boyd - Looks to have a fantastic first touch!

thfccambs · 17-08-2006, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gowdewiz

Sol Campbell on a free is one of the summers best signings I'd say.
.

Might not have cost anything but i would hate to think what his wages are?

Not the same player as a frew years ago,i think he'll struggle.

Istanbul_Kop · 17-08-2006, 10:07 AM

Best summer signing is Shevchenko.

Best Value summer signing is Bellamy ( I was close to saying Duff but his wages rules that out).

Worst value is Carrick. I suppose it means Ferguson has a guaranteed name on the teamsheet now though.

CFC1 · 17-08-2006, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunts1uk

Might not have cost anything but i would hate to think what his wages are?

Not the same player as a frew years ago,i think he'll struggle.

Apparently he's taking a drop to £50k p.w.

I agree that he'll struggle!

CFC1 · 17-08-2006, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Istanbul_Kop

Best summer signing is Shevchenko.

Best Value summer signing is Bellamy ( I was close to saying Duff but his wages rules that out).

Worst value is Carrick. I suppose it means Ferguson has a guaranteed name on the teamsheet now though.

I think (hope) you could be right with Sheva, but didn't want to say so myself in case I got told off!

If you can keep Bellamy & Pennant out of custody, I reckon they will do well.

Istanbul_Kop · 17-08-2006, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFC1

Apparently he's taking a drop to £50k p.w.

I agree that he'll struggle!

Wasn't he on like 120k a week at Arsenal, something silly like that.

It was at least 100k wasn't it? It's still loads for a has been.

CFC1 · 17-08-2006, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Istanbul_Kop

Wasn't he on like 120k a week at Arsenal, something silly like that.

It was at least 100k wasn't it? It's still loads for a has been.

Correct!....but it was a bargain 'cos they didn't pay a transfer fee.......

Istanbul_Kop · 17-08-2006, 10:22 AM

To be fair, apart from last season...and despite being an obvious donkey, I think he was worth every penny Arsenal payed him.

CFC1 · 17-08-2006, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Istanbul_Kop

To be fair, apart from last season...and despite being an obvious donkey, I think he was worth every penny Arsenal payed him.

thfccambs · 17-08-2006, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Istanbul_Kop

Worst value is Carrick. I suppose it means Ferguson has a guaranteed name on the teamsheet now though.

I think that was the best.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Istanbul_Kop

To be fair, apart from last season...and despite being an obvious donkey, I think he was worth every penny Arsenal payed him.

kourosh · 29-08-2006, 11:01 PM

well upto now it must be Kanu

and he cost a big fat ZERO

keep banging the goals my son and "play up pompey"

Miyazaki · 29-08-2006, 11:12 PM

Another vote for Kanu so far this season. Sensational.

DrWise · 31-08-2006, 1:40 AM

Luis valencia for wigan
dirk kuyt - liverpool
andrew johnson - everton
rossi - newcastle on loan
and carrick
and kanu