Gary Madine interview

[bricktop]

I’d really like us to sign Gary Madine on a permanent. Initially I was dead set against him coming here but he has impressed me with his attitude, ability, he is a lot better footballer that I had ever credited him for, and offers us another attacking option.

I don’t know the ins and out of why it didn’t properly work out for him at Cardiff but regardless of what league we are in next season, I think we could do a decent deal for him because Cardiff won’t want to keep on their wage bill, and I think he could well surprise a lot of people with how well he might take to the top flight with the Blades next season should that be where our destiny lies.

 

[Nicolaus_Copernicus]

I’d really like us to sign Gary Madine on a permanent. Initially I was dead set against him coming here but he has impressed me with his attitude, ability, he is a lot better footballer that I had ever credited him for, and offers us another attacking option.

I don’t know the ins and out of why it didn’t properly work out for him at Cardiff but regardless of what league we are in next season, I think we could do a decent deal for him because Cardiff won’t want to keep on their wage bill, and I think he could well surprise a lot of people with how well he might take to the top flight with the Blades next season should that be where our destiny lies.

It didn’t work out for him at Cardiff, because they soon realised he wasn’t as good as they’d thought.

He was bought by NW to provide the firepower to get Cardiff promoted, also as a typical NW insurance policy like what he did at BDTBL with Geoff horsfield.

The purchase was based on the previous months performances for Bolton. They paid way over the odds for him, as West Ham did for Hugill at roughly the same time. A bad case of JTW fever.

The arse fell out of his game at Cardiff, and luckily for them goals were scored by his teammates, so his purchase wasn’t a complete catastrophe. It was probably apparent to them that they’d heavily backed the wrong horse.

He was used for 32 mins by Cardiff in about 15 prem matches before joining us, at a time when Cardiff were desperate for goals. There’s a reason for that. If we do go up, let’s not replicate the mistakes of others.

 

[DronnieBlade]

Don't think you're looking at it the correct way.

If you think we'll be playing the style of football we are playing this season in the Premier League to a decent level, you're mistaken.

We need to have a lot of grit, determination and the ability to grind out wins when they matter. Madine fits that.

Your right in that one of us is mistaken.

Tuftyball. Copywright Mr Chris Wilder .

The hoofwaffe will have to continue to tow the party line .

Amen.

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[Akinbiyi]

Your right in that one of us is mistaken.

Tuftyball. Copywright Mr Chris Wilder .

The hoofwaffe will have to continue to tow the party line .

Amen.

UTB

10 likes vs 0 likes

One of us is mistaken pal, it’s you.

 

[Booker4]

Yep, I like Vokes. Would be a bit more expensive, but he's one of the best alternatives I can think of.

Sam Vokes is not an improvement on Madine in my view. Vokes is likely to get you 5 goals or so in the PL, based on his previous record and he would cost us twice as much as Madine I would imagine. He's only just moved to Stoke as well of course so they'll want a decent fee.

Back to Madine, and I can't think of a better target man at the Championship level. Is there a better one that we can afford who's currently in the PL? Not so sure about that, and as a comparison, the lad from Bristol has scored 11 goals this season for them and he plays every week, unlike Madine.

If we can get a decent deal for Madine then I would say he would be a good signing, the PL defenders won't relish playing against him, and as we have seen he does an excellent job holding it up and bringing others into play. His awareness is very good, the first time ball to McGoldrick against Forest was a great example of that and then McGoldrick got their man sent off. Many a target man would have taken a touch or two, turned (Madine was back to goal) and then played in McGoldrick, by which time McGoldrick would have been less likely to be able to get past his man because they would have anticipated the pass more to McGoldrick.

Also, if we can get a really fast forward next season who can run behind defenders and beat them for pace, Madine would compliment that player a lot with his hold up play. Madine would be a likely sub for many games but can come on and make a real nuisance of himself and retain possession when we need it. If we stay down though I would imagine we won't be able to afford him and Cardiff may well want to use him but I am confident we'll go up.

 

[Chali 2na]

We’ll be under the cosh a lot next season. We will need a targetman to come off the bench and allow us to make it stick and build.

Alternatively we’ll need some pace to counter too.

How about both in one?

It didn’t work out for him at Cardiff, because they soon realised he wasn’t as good as they’d thought.

He was bought by NW to provide the firepower to get Cardiff promoted, also as a typical NW insurance policy like what he did at BDTBL with Geoff horsfield.

The purchase was based on the previous months performances for Bolton. They paid way over the odds for him, as West Ham did for Hugill at roughly the same time. A bad case of JTW fever.

The arse fell out of his game at Cardiff, and luckily for them goals were scored by his teammates, so his purchase wasn’t a complete catastrophe. It was probably apparent to them that they’d heavily backed the wrong horse.

He was used for 32 mins by Cardiff in about 15 prem matches before joining us, at a time when Cardiff were desperate for goals. There’s a reason for that. If we do go up, let’s not replicate the mistakes of others.

While I understand what you're trying to say and agree that he's probably not good enough for the PL, just because it hasn't worked at Cardiff for him doesn't mean it wouldn't work for us.

Warnock's good at getting a certain sort of tune out a certain sort of player. They don't all work.

 

[bricktop]

It didn’t work out for him at Cardiff, because they soon realised he wasn’t as good as they’d thought.

He was bought by NW to provide the firepower to get Cardiff promoted, also as a typical NW insurance policy like what he did at BDTBL with Geoff horsfield.

The purchase was based on the previous months performances for Bolton. They paid way over the odds for him, as West Ham did for Hugill at roughly the same time. A bad case of JTW fever.

The arse fell out of his game at Cardiff, and luckily for them goals were scored by his teammates, so his purchase wasn’t a complete catastrophe. It was probably apparent to them that they’d heavily backed the wrong horse.

He was used for 32 mins by Cardiff in about 15 prem matches before joining us, at a time when Cardiff were desperate for goals. There’s a reason for that. If we do go up, let’s not replicate the mistakes of others.

Football is littered with players who haven’t performed for a certain team and manager but looked like a totally different player for another side and manager.

Let’s us not forget that NW was the manager who bombed out the player who would become the leading English goal scorer since the millennium for a pittance.

 

[DronnieBlade]

10 likes vs 0 likes

One of us is mistaken pal, it’s you.

The day I type what I believe in the quest for likes, is the day I parade in a Wednesday shirt in the middle of the Shoreham kop.

Singing if your not effing bouncing......

And that weeeeeeeeve got Bannon .

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[Bill Johnson]

The day I type what I believe in the quest for likes, is the day I parade in a Wednesday shirt in the middle of the Shoreham kop.

Singing if your not effing bouncing......

And that weeeeeeeeve got Bannon .

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There must be some weird chemical in the air in Dronfield.
You're crazy if you think we'll be playing much Tuftyball if we go up mate, unless the Chuckle brothers give Wilder 80m or so to buy the quality that could do it at WHL Anfield and the Emirates.
If you think Madine is substandard for the Prem you may wish to book your room at Dignitas because Sharp will probably get as much game time as Paul Stancliffe did.
Keep your hatred of Madine going. And don't come back with your no hate nonsense.
It's palpable in everything you write.

 

[AWetFlannel]

Decent interview, but signing him is a no for me. Madine playing well (which he often has) is different from United playing well.

If in the prem, we can't carry a decent Championship striker upfront. Doesn't press well enough (as his red card showed). Two upfront is bold in the prem, they both need to be able to get around and work. Madine works hard, but with poor results.

 

[DronnieBlade]

There must be some weird chemical in the air in Dronfield.
You're crazy if you think we'll be playing much Tuftyball if we go up mate, unless the Chuckle brothers give Wilder 80m or so to buy the quality that could do it at WHL Anfield and the Emirates.
If you think Madine is substandard for the Prem you may wish to book your room at Dignitas because Sharp will probably get as much game time as Paul Stancliffe did.
Keep your hatred of Madine going. And don't come back with your no hate nonsense.
It's palpable in everything you write.

Me can feel a charity bet in the air.

Hatred ? We’re all tree huggers in S18 .

As I say, the hoofwaffe will have to bear sufferance for a wee while yet . IMHO.

Time will tell !!

As for the weird and crazy, I guess thanks for that !

I’ll resist the petty insults though, if you don’t mind.

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[Booker4]

Me can feel a charity bet in the air.

Hatred ? We’re all tree huggers in S18 .

As I say, the hoofwaffe will have to bear sufferance for a wee while yet . IMHO.

Time will tell !!

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Still going with the Hoofwaffe line I see Dronnie! It was funny the first time! More seriously though Dronnie, I'm actually quite surprised you've not changed your tune a little, because we've played some great football when Madine's been on the pitch. When Madine's not on the pitch we play plenty of direct balls into McGoldrick, of before that Leon, but I think you seem to be blind to it. Playing direct at times can be very effective and we are capable of playing longer and shorter balls in this team.

 

[I should coco]

If you think Madine is substandard for the Prem you may wish to book your room at Dignitas because Sharp will probably get as much game time as Paul Stancliffe did.

It wasn't the Prem in 1990 when Stan was in the team. A minor point I know, but why not get your facts right for once?

£20 Charidee bet that Billy will figure (not necessarily start) in at least a dozen games next year - fancy it?

Keep your hatred of Madine going. And don't come back with your no hate nonsense.
It's palpable in everything you write.

It's all in the eye of the beholder.

I didn't read 'hatred' just a dislike for his abilities, but then I have an agenda too, so it's probably palpable in everything I write.

 

[DronnieBlade]

Still going with the Hoofwaffe line I see Dronnie! It was funny the first time! More seriously though Dronnie, I'm actually quite surprised you've not changed your tune a little, because we've played some great football when Madine's been on the pitch. When Madine's not on the pitch we play plenty of direct balls into McGoldrick, of before that Leon, but I think you seem to be blind to it. Playing direct at times can be very effective and we are capable of playing longer and shorter balls in this team.

Fair dinkum Books.

Just love taking the piss out of folks that jump on a strap line with absolutely no prior knowledge or understanding of the context in which it is said. And all you have to do is read the previous posts to “get it” !!

Many a political spin doctor candidate lurking on this opinions based message board !

On this very thread I am a weird crazy liar !

As regards your points, I don’t agree with all of it and have previously stated precisely why I believe this is so. So I Won’t repeat myself.

But I have also been at pains and as consistently as is possible to state the I am GLAD we have a Madine type in our camp to do the things he does.

But apparently this comes across as hatred so I’m off now to kick the fuck out of the dog/cat/missus in frustration .

Bonjour.

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[John Snow]

It wasn't the Prem in 1990 when Stan was in the team. A minor point I know, but why not get your facts right for once?

£20 Charidee bet that Billy will figure (not necessarily start) in at least a dozen games next year - fancy it?



It's all in the eye of the beholder.

I didn't read 'hatred' just a dislike for his abilities, but then I have an agenda too, so it's probably palpable in everything I write.

You appear to be something of a stalker. Not a healthy pastime.

 

[I should coco]

You appear to be something of a stalker. Not a healthy pastime.

Eh?

I was replying to Bill Johnson 's post at 11.25 above - how on this earth is that 'stalking'?

I will admit to occasional rudeness, condescension, dog with a bone bollocks and a few other things besides, but not 'stalking'.

You flatter yourself.

 

[Booker4]

Fair dinkum Books.

Just love taking the piss out of folks that jump on a strap line with absolutely no prior knowledge or understanding of the context in which it is said. And all you have to do is read the previous posts to “get it” !!

Many a political spin doctor candidate lurking on this opinions based message board !

On this very thread I am a weird crazy liar !

As regards your points, I don’t agree with all of it and have previously stated precisely why I believe this is so. So I Won’t repeat myself.

But I have also been at pains and as consistently as is possible to state the I am GLAD we have a Madine type in our camp to do the things he does.

But apparently this comes across as hatred so I’m off now to kick the fuck out of the dog/cat/missus in frustration .

Bonjour.

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Fair play too Dronnie, I've not read all your posts on Madine, and we're all entitled to our opinion on Madine and anything else Blades related! I'll not go over old posts either but I am pleased that the fans have largely taken to Madine because he has made a difference, although I was always a staunch defender of Leon and he did a great job for us but seemed a touch out of form before he left.

Out of the three January loan signings, I think Madine has the best chance of being signed next season. I think there's a player in both Hogan and Dowell but if we go up I don't think either will be of the required standard, but in fairness to Hogan, he's not played that much, whereas Dowell has and for me hasn't shown the quality we know he has often enough.

You and others might say neither does Madine's possess PL quality but Madine's strength is that he is so different to what we have already up top and that type of player is not as commonplace as it once was but in my view still has a place and I don't think the PL defenders will relish playing against him, but he wouldn't start as much as he has this season I would guess due to the improved competition.

 

[Bill Johnson]

Eh?

I was replying to Bill Johnson 's post at 11.25 above - how on this earth is that 'stalking'?

I will admit to occasional rudeness, condescension, dog with a bone bollocks and a few other things besides, but not 'stalking'.

You flatter yourself.

Do you include end bell in you list of attributes?

 

[I should coco]

Do you include end bell in you list of attributes

That's a nice grown up reply.

What was it about play the post, not the poster?

I take it from the above you aren't prepared to back up your own opinion of Billy's prospects:-

If you think Madine is substandard for the Prem you may wish to book your room at Dignitas because Sharp will probably get as much game time as Paul Stancliffe did.

£20 Charidee bet that Billy will figure (not necessarily start) in at least a dozen games next year - fancy it?

 

[Booker4]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/f...arm-Gary-Madine-Premier-League-promotion.html

Interesting reading, according to this article we're going to sign Madine permanently. I'm in favour but guessing some won't. If we can get some pace up top that would really compliment Madine when Madine is on the pitch.

 

[AdamSufc1997]

If Ashley Barnes can play in the Premier League Madine can

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

Aye, it's a no thanks for me. He doesn't score enough or create enough chances at this level, so probably won't be good enough for the Prem.

We should be looking elsewhere.

 

[dazzlingblade]

i'ts a no from me too, nothing to do with previous problems, think he forces us to change our game, yes it's good to have a plan B, but not one that takes away our new identity, but can't fault his effort and contribution

 

[Pinchy]

Your right in that one of us is mistaken.

Tuftyball. Copywright Mr Chris Wilder .

The hoofwaffe will have to continue to tow the party line .

Amen.

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In the backstreets of S2, they lie in wait...

Vigilance is the price of freedom from grotesque football.

 

[Antonb]

i dont think hes a bad player, and he does offer us something different, but i would like someone more athletic and dynamic and younger! But i guess thats what any team would like

 

[hidesbehindapseudonym]

He's not good enough.
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[Wright1889]

He’s more than good enough, his ability to to take it down on his chest and bring others into play is better than i’ve ever seen at the Lane.

Top player

 

[bromtom]

He’s more than good enough, his ability to to take it down on his chest and bring others into play is better than i’ve ever seen at the Lane.

Top player

Madine is harshly judged because he is tall and other players find it difficult to look past the long ball option sometimes when he's on, but to say he's a nothing but a target to aim at because of his stature is doing him a disservice the same as someone saying Bill can't hold it up because he's small.

Not saying he'll be a regular starter but I'd take him if we could get him for the right price. Nothing but a pro while he's been here bar that one tackle.

Shitting hell, here I am, we've been promoted to the Premier League and I'm defending Madine. Crazy town.

 

[LONDON_BLADE]

I'd say sign him - if we can on the right financial package? He can give us a different option.
It's down to the team to not go hoof ball, but still try and get around the back of the opposition. Madine would provide an aerial threat we simply don't have unless the CBs are up top.
That presence can also open up opportunities for his strike partners, either by knockdown, blocks or taking defenders out of the game.

 

[EddieColquhoun]

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Love it gaz! You signing again next year?

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  Gary Madine‏ @GaryMadine9 4h4 hours ago

Yes

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