Laudrup promised to bring in a forward today...but who is it?
Over the last week we've seen continued rumours that we could expect to see West Brom's wantaway striker Peter Odemwingie moving to SA1, as well as heavy rumours we have been in for Getafe's Alvaro Vazquez. In the last 24 hours though a new name has emerged, that of Bolton's David N'Gog.
David N'Gog?! I think most fans would be forgiven for being perhaps a little less than enthused about this one. Maybe Laudrup sees something we don't because at present Bolton are rock bottom of the Championship and the former Liverpool striker is yet to open his account for the season, despite featuring in the last few matches. Even Darren Pratley has scored twice so far - I'd rather see Pratters return than bring in N'Gog!
Out of the three names mentioned above I'd be inclined to lump for Vazquez - assuming Laudrup rates him. I'm basing that purely on not being a big fan of N'Gog or Odemwingie - for differing reasons. N'Gog for me is a footballing decision, and I simply don't rate the guy, whereas Odemwingie made headlines last January for driving to London with the aim of securing himself a move to QPR. Given Huw's continued insistence we only sign players who are committed to the cause, it surely seems unlikely we'll bring in a player who could upset the apple-cart, so to speak. That being said, we did sign Leroy Lita...
Whoever we bring in today, at least it makes deadline day interesting. Long terms fans will be reminiscing of times gone by, where Huw would go play golf and turn his mobile phone off. Ah, those were the days...