Mowatt up for grabs

[Diego]

He’s better than Barlaser

 

[Nano]

He’s better than Barlaser

This isn't enough reason to sign him though. Yes, we need to upgrade that position but not with a player we know isn't good enough.

 

[Diego]

This isn't enough reason to sign him though. Yes, we need to upgrade that position but not with a player we know isn't good enough.

I agree, I’d sign someone to come in and start alongside Hackney with Howson as first choice cover.

If we could sell Barlaser I’d happily sign Mowatt

 

[junos_boots]

Tempo, experience, assuredness in possession. If only he had the legs of a 25 year old and could shoot, he'd be perfect.

Probably a good job he isn't that good, otherwise he would be playing for someone else sadly

 

[BoroMart]

Personally I think he’s so much better than Barlaser who has imo been absolute bust, but then again he only cost around a million but still it’s money wasted. Problem with Mowatt is that he’s probably looking for a 4 year deal but at 28 that’s not going to happen.

Mowatt doesn’t replace Howson but as we found out last season he can cover for the back four and seemed to have a very good understanding with Lenihan. Ok he doesn’t pull up any trees but he’s certainly got the experience which for me is what we need.

Think he was less than 1m, 700k wasn't he? Anyway, I'd sell, someone will pay 1.2-1.5m (a profit) because he creates chances, but he's not strong enough in the physical side of things, pace, balance, acceleration. Give him space he'll hurt you, but you don't get space against the top half sides. Sell and re-invest the money in a young midfielder from a lower league. Someone like Jenson Weir at Morcombe, 10 goals and 5 assists as a 20 year old midfielder in League One. Anyone that is playing regular football under 21 year old is a prospect, a better proposition than someone who has proven not to be up to it. Same rationale I'd sell McNair and buy Cashin from Derby.

Barlaser will be decent for any bottom half champo side but not good enough for a play off starter and I don't think he ever will be.

 

[parmoboy]

Not for me. He's 28 and has already had his fair share of injury issues.

Thought he was decent enough playing under Carrick but didn't pull up any trees either.

We should be looking to sign a younger player, who can potentially become Howson's long-term replacement, and challenge for a first-team place this season.

 

[kuepper]

Somehow I don't think there'll be a queue forming for him

 

[UTB70]

Hes a nearly man. We need better if we want to go up.

 

[indeedido]

Barlaser is gash! utterly woeful player!

I've been disappointed in him and don't think he is good enough, but that is a bit over the top Ironops.
He will never get the time he needs to play his game. He could come on when the opposition are goosed, we are well on top and he could look good. But he can't get us in to that position.

 

[Ironops]

I've been disappointed in him and don't think he is good enough, but that is a bit over the top Ironops.
He will never get the time he needs to play his game. He could come on when the opposition are goosed, we are well on top and he could look good. But he can't get us in to that position.

ok 'gash' may be a bit strong, but he doesnt look good enough for a promotion chasing side (if thats what we are? - frankly I dont see it this season) and he doesnt suit our current set up and style of play

 

[B_G]

Goal contribution for Mowatt?

 

[TeessideCleveland]

Goal contribution for Mowatt?

Never got mentioned, but coming on as a defensive midfielder when 3-1 up he won't have had to do much other than sit tight

 

[B_G]

Mowatt has less goal involvements than Barlaser and has played more minutes. You're just wrong.

It was in reference to this incorrect statement that Alvez used to justify why Barlaser is better than Mowatt.

Great little assist for Mowatt today

 

[Gunslinger]

Don't get the love in for Mowatt

He is slow and one dimensional, if you think he is the solution to our current malaise your deluded imho