Player Suggestion McBurnie on loan

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I seriously doubt this would happen, but I’d be up for it.

He’s a top championship striker and is fitter than ever. Campbell, McB, Moore, Cannon and Oné is very good for this level.
 

Kozzy_is_my_Dad said:
I know I started this thread, but my thoughts have changed a little.

We need to decide how we're intending to play, first. Then assess our options from there. As close as like-for-like for Campbell should be the priority IMO. With pace, intelligence, movement. Then, recruit the rest accordingly.

I wouldn't want to sign any striker, if it prevented us from signing one in the above mould.
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Campbell and McBurnie up top in this league is quite a handful though
 
Can't see Wilder being allowed by this new owners to have sole decision on signings. They will look at 10 mill spent on cannon, rightly or wrongly, review it accordingly. This makes me think, would Wilder accept players not based on his 100% approval???????
 
I don't know exactly how the Cannon signing came about but I can't see the owners holding it against Wilder. It is they who insisted on stretching to the absurd and unnatural fee to make it happen
 
Guesty said:
The only way a strike force of Campbell, Moore, McBurnie, Cannon and Onè gets enough goals to get us promoted is if Campbell scores 30 of them.
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Not sure the 30 goal a season striker is a must have thing in the championship in the last 5 years only a handful have even got close.

This is this seasons...

www.bbc.co.uk

Championship Top Scorers - BBC Sport

Championship top scorers. Showing assists, time on pitch and the shots on and off target.
www.bbc.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk
 
Berkshire Blade said:
Not sure the 30 goal a season striker is a thing in the championship in the last 5 years only a handful have even got close.

This is this seasons...

www.bbc.co.uk

Championship Top Scorers - BBC Sport

Championship top scorers. Showing assists, time on pitch and the shots on and off target.
www.bbc.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk
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Oh no I agree, I just can't see the rest of them scraping up enough goals between them.
 
Berkshire Blade said:
Bettis said cannon was board led...
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Stephen Bettis on BBD, Cannon, Choudhury, Clarke, and Holding

"We all sat down and the owners were keen to ensure that Chris got all of the players that he wanted and filled all of the positions that he wanted and that was the priority. Chris highlighted 4 positions he wanted to strengthen and those were filled by Ben Brereton Diaz, Hamza Choudhury, Harry Clarke, and Rob Holding. Then there was a 5th one in Tom Cannon, Tom wasn't a position that Chris was actively saying he wanted to recruit in this window but Tom was one we looked at in the summer and Tom was one Chris really wanted to do at that point but wasn't achievable under the previous ownership. The new guys listened to Chris and were really supportive of it and saw what Tom had done in the first half of the season at Stoke and basically gave him the backing to go and do that."

[bbc radio sheffield]
 

Sean Thornton said:
Stephen Bettis on BBD, Cannon, Choudhury, Clarke, and Holding

"We all sat down and the owners were keen to ensure that Chris got all of the players that he wanted and filled all of the positions that he wanted and that was the priority. Chris highlighted 4 positions he wanted to strengthen and those were filled by Ben Brereton Diaz, Hamza Choudhury, Harry Clarke, and Rob Holding. Then there was a 5th one in Tom Cannon, Tom wasn't a position that Chris was actively saying he wanted to recruit in this window but Tom was one we looked at in the summer and Tom was one Chris really wanted to do at that point but wasn't achievable under the previous ownership. The new guys listened to Chris and were really supportive of it and saw what Tom had done in the first half of the season at Stoke and basically gave him the backing to go and do that."

[bbc radio sheffield]
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Ahh.. so it were a wilder signing, with support from the board?
 
New contract for Robinson.
New contract for Brewster.
Re-sign McBurnie.

Modern progression my arse!!!

Can't see this happening and I wouldn't want him back. We need a reliable goal scorer and that is not McBurnie. He's at the age where he should be playing at his peak and his peak is bang average Championship striker.

No thanks. Move on.
 
ml1997 said:
I seriously doubt this would happen, but I’d be up for it.

He’s a top championship striker and is fitter than ever. Campbell, McB, Moore, Cannon and Oné is very good for this level.
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Your taking the piss pal, Mcburnie would slow things down even further, probably end up with a snails pace strike force😂
 
An AI summary of McBurnie's last season in Spain:

McBurnie's Mixed Performance in Spain
Oliver McBurnie's 2024-25 season with UD Las Palmas in La Liga has been a mixed bag, with some notable contributions but also struggles to consistently impact games. Here's a detailed breakdown of his performance based on the available data:

Key Statistics and Performance Overview​

  1. Goal Contributions:
    • McBurnie scored 3 goals and provided 6 assists in 34 league appearances (20 starts, 14 substitute appearances)
    • His expected goals (xG) was 4.8, suggesting he slightly underperformed in finishing chances
  2. Playing Time and Role:
    • He played 1,837 minutes (about 20 full matches), averaging 0.15 non-penalty goals per 90 minutes, which ranks poorly among forwards (7th percentile).
    • Often deployed as a centre-forward, he also played as a substitute in tight games, reflecting fluctuating trust from the manager
  3. Strengths:
    • Aerial Dominance: Won 4.26 aerial duels per 90 (90th percentile), making him one of La Liga’s most effective target men in the air .
    • Creativity: His 6 assists and 0.29 expected assisted goals (xAG) per 90 (91st percentile for assists) highlight his ability to link play.
  4. Weaknesses:
    • Inefficiency in Front of Goal: With just 13 shots on target from 32 attempts (37.5% accuracy), his shooting was below average.
    • Limited Involvement in Build-Up: Despite his physicality, his pass accuracy (65.9%) and progressive carries (0.34 per 90, 5th percentile) were weak points.
  5. Team Context:
    • Las Palmas struggled near the relegation zone, and McBurnie’s inconsistency mirrored their season—occasionally decisive (e.g., goals vs. Leganés, Atlético Madrid) but often anonymous.

Verdict​

McBurnie’s season was decent but unspectacular. His aerial prowess and creativity stood out, but his finishing and overall impact were underwhelming for a starting striker in La Liga. While he provided moments of value, his performance metrics suggest he’s better suited as a rotational player rather than a primary scorer for a mid-table or relegation-battling side.

For further details, you can explore his detailed stats on Transfermarkt or scouting report on FBref.
 
TJ blade said:
Your taking the piss pal, Mcburnie would slow things down even further, probably end up with a snails pace strike force😂
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Strikers shouldn’t be the ones that speed or slow play. They’re their to score goals, especially with one up front.
 
Lord Eddard Muir said:
The good news: The AI scouting algo has identified a promising striker playing for an obscure Spanish side

The bad news ...
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So a decent striker at La Liga level is available on a free, one who also has a very solid record at Premier League and Championship level and has previous links to the club and manager, which may aid us in securing him?
 

Lord Eddard Muir said:
To be clear I'm not necessarily against it personally
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Yeah, I'm not saying we should sign him either. I think if he's not under any consideration (unless there are off the field, behind the scenes issues with him) then it's seriously remiss on the clubs part. For what it's worth, if he's interested in coming back, and CW wants him I'm sure he'll be on a list.
 
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