04 Mar 2014 18:46:01
There are a lot of reports linking us with a club record bid of £16 million for FC Braga's Rafael Silva. The Portuguese wonder-kid (hailed as the next Cristiano Ronaldo) has scored 9 goals in 20 games and we have sent scouts numerous times this season to watch him. It is looking very likely that this deal is going to happen and if so, does this mean that Poch is planning for next season? thus meaning that he has intentions to stay with us! Hopefullt, but what do you guys think of this deal if it happens? Would you like us to sign him - baring in mind that it would potentially be a club record bid or do you think the money could be spent in more important areas?

1.) 04 Mar 2014
He's 5"7 and not remotely similar to Ronaldo other then being Portuguese and a forward/winger. Closer to Messi if we're making these kinds of comparisons.
Beyond that I keep a good eye on the Portuguese league (Go Sporting!) and have to say he is a real talent and he fills a hole we're lacking. He's a player who, like Lallana, could really link our midfield and forwards together.

2.) 05 Mar 2014
I have to disagree. the Portuguese league is a much easier league than premiership.
its no different to the scottish league. hooper was class at celtic and has struggled this season.
i think we should be looking at players who are already in the premiership, or even playing in germany.

3.) 05 Mar 2014
Hooper hasn't been great but its not his fault that the midfield behind him severely lack in creativity and the tactics/formation Norwich plays doesn't seem to create any chances for him

4.) 05 Mar 2014
Hooper only seems to be doing badly because he is trying to score enough goals to even out being part of the worst defence in the league

5.) 05 Mar 2014
Hooper used to play for Celtic in the top division of the worst league in Europe as did a few other over rated players. When will people learn?

6.) 06 Mar 2014
Slow down the Spl isn't the worst league in Europe the Airtricity League is the worst along with Some others

7.) 07 Mar 2014
Rickie lambert and adam lallana used to play in the 3rd tier of english football. Now look at them.

Seriously, people dismiss players because they are a star in their division.

I wonder what they said when we signed future england striker and highest scorer in the premier league Lambert.

8.) 09 Mar 2014
The Portuguese league is relatively strong. It may not be the strength of the Premiership, Bundesliga, La Liga or Serie A but that doesn't mean it is a doss league. Unlike the SPL the top spots are relatively well contended in the Portuguese league so that means he is at least getting tested most weeks which is good for a players development.

Let us not forget also that Wanyama is former SPL and he has turned out to be quite a useful asset to the midfield. So give the weaker leagues a chance because they can produce talent. This kid looks good and could be a huge asset next season.

9.) 11 Mar 2014
Useful or useless?

10.) 18 Mar 2014
Benfica ripped spurs open in the week. The league can't be all that bad. Plus it produced the current best player in world football. And for those mugging off Scottish football didn't we sign a £12million midfielder from up there that everyone seems to think was a good signing? You do get great players in lesser leagues - Hendrik Larsson (Scotland) Zlatan Ibrohimavic (Swedish second tier) Mohammed Salah (Switzerland) Berbatov (Bulgarian A PFC).