Terrible comparisons to the Bamford situation though aren't they? Might as well throw Juninho into the mix while you're at it. Agree it's old ground that has been gone over many times in the past. But if people want to vent why not? Just like the politics threads folk don't have to read them.
I'm still annoyed by it, I can't think of a more stupid player sale we've done. The vast vast majority of Boro fans rated him, the vastly experienced manager, who I think has in the past commented on fans lack of understanding of the game, did not. In a team struggling for goals we had two standout attacking performers who got us into the play offs. We had to sell Traore, no choice in that. Selling the other was bonkers. The fact Pulis has repeatedly tried to excuse the sale by blaming it on Bamford "wanting to leave" and "we needed the money" tells you he knows it was a mistake. He probably suspected so at the time but was obsessed with his "system" which seems to absolutely require a big donkey up front rather than a footballer. He also clearly didn't like Bamford much personally either. Better for him to move the "problem" on. Utterly infuriating given our record in the transfer market in recent seasons.
As we know finding a good striker is very hard. But let one go without being forced to, when it was blindingly obvious to anyone with eyes the quality he had is inexcusable.
Maybe when we find one of comparable quality we'll stop talking about it. Could be a long time though.