Definitely, and what’s more, as fellow players have spoken about his influence in the changing room, I think he’d be a brilliant mentor for a new, younger striker too.
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Lewis Grabban
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Definitely, and what’s more, as fellow players have spoken about his influence in the changing room, I think he’d be a brilliant mentor for a new, younger striker too.
Listen 'ere young man
Jack Burkitt
Is difficult to score due to the highly pressurised situation when you only get 1 or 2 chances a match, however if the team is creating plenty then you are more relaxed and likely to have a higher success rate.
That's what is happening with Grabban.
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That's what is happening with Grabban.
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FBS
Steve Chettle
I'd be looking to give him a two year extension. No reason why not.
Heck, years ago we gave Blackstock a 4 year deal.
Heck, years ago we gave Blackstock a 4 year deal.
Whilst he is still able to put the ball in the back of the net as he is at the moment he will remain one of the top 5 strikers in the Championship.
On that basis alone we would be stupid not to take the risk and offer him a deal to see out his career with us, accepting that at some point he will become redundant, rather than release him on a free and watch him spend 2 more years banging them in for someone else.
He also seems to offer a great deal off the pitch, and whilst I know many only view a good captain to be someone that pumps their fists and shouts a lot on the pitch there is much more to team dynamics than physical expression of desire.
Sit down with him now and agree something before we lose what we have got.
On that basis alone we would be stupid not to take the risk and offer him a deal to see out his career with us, accepting that at some point he will become redundant, rather than release him on a free and watch him spend 2 more years banging them in for someone else.
He also seems to offer a great deal off the pitch, and whilst I know many only view a good captain to be someone that pumps their fists and shouts a lot on the pitch there is much more to team dynamics than physical expression of desire.
Sit down with him now and agree something before we lose what we have got.
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Grenville Morris
I think he would sign a one year extension without much thought. That will take him to 36. 2 years is too long and he will be expensive so I wouldn’t do that.
If he can demonstrate that he can maintain his ability to smash the ball into the onion bag, I would happily give him two years if he’s wanting it.
As above, he offers a lot off the pitch too, which could well be useful. Even if he cannot play every week at 36/37, he would be a fantastic asset to have as an off-the-bench option.
As above, he offers a lot off the pitch too, which could well be useful. Even if he cannot play every week at 36/37, he would be a fantastic asset to have as an off-the-bench option.
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Grenville Morris
I like Lewis as a player but theres a reason why there are virtually no CF's playing in the top couple of leagues at 36.
He can't beat Father Time and whilst he clearly can still score goals it will come to an end for him-statistics don't lie.
He can't beat Father Time and whilst he clearly can still score goals it will come to an end for him-statistics don't lie.
Raymondo Ponte'
It's all about mid-table...
Aye, iz oniz last legs, bit like that Dean
Windows
fella, he'll do a job though before he drifts off this mortal coil.
Windows
fella, he'll do a job though before he drifts off this mortal coil.
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Grenville Morris
Yes strummer, theres always an exception and this one happens to be probably the greatest player of all time-a total freak physically and a one off.
Are you really offering a comparison between Lewis Grabban and Ronaldo?
DizzyBala
Jack Armstrong
We're certainly not at the point of putting him out to pasture yet though. You look at the last two games as an example of what he does for us, at 33.
Sheffield United, Taylor wasn't doing really anything and instantly Grabbs comes on and he's a threat, he's linking up and getting involved. Then he gets his goal.
Preston, he's scored two goals.
Grabban, for a bit of a journeyman striker, he's played the most games for us out of any team in his career.
He's definitely paid back the six million we signed him for, different gravy.
Sheffield United, Taylor wasn't doing really anything and instantly Grabbs comes on and he's a threat, he's linking up and getting involved. Then he gets his goal.
Preston, he's scored two goals.
Grabban, for a bit of a journeyman striker, he's played the most games for us out of any team in his career.
He's definitely paid back the six million we signed him for, different gravy.
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Grenville Morris
Alright-I get it....
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Seriously though do you think Lewis will still be doing it at 36+?.
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Grenville Morris
I'd completely agree with all of this. Hes been money very well spent. Hes certainly still capable at this level, so let me put it another way, how long do people think he can go on 36,38,40 maybe??
No, of course not.
But you made the statement there were no centre forwards in the top two divisions of that age.
Cristiano is one.
Zlatan, who is even older, is still smashing it in Serie A.
Is Grabban in that class? No, he isn’t.
But age is just a number. Ask Tom Brady.
Cloughie1975
John Robertson
Not for me-at some point very soon we need to move on to mobile,younger strikers if we going to make any real
progress from 2nd division mediocrity(assuming they are capable of controlling a football,of course).
Kevin Phillips still did the business at 36-38 in this league, so it's not out of the question. I think Grabbans is worth a year deal with the option of a further year if certain criteria is met.
I can't imagine we'd get a better, free back up striker than Grabs tbh, we should be able to lower his wages aswell.
We would need to get a younger starter, but that will cost a small fortune, unless one of the youth lads can make the step up.
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I can't imagine we'd get a better, free back up striker than Grabs tbh, we should be able to lower his wages aswell.
We would need to get a younger starter, but that will cost a small fortune, unless one of the youth lads can make the step up.
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Grenville Morris
No Strummer I said "virtually no centre forwards"....
You're frequently a language pedant (no problem with that by the way) so you will understand the difference...
And just to finish this off-I like Lewis, I love the way he keeps going but looking at him do I see a guy who looks like he will keep grinding it out into his late 30's like Zlatan or Ronaldo, and the answer to that is no. Whilst he will be able to keep doing some of the stuff well he is the sort of player that will likely succumb to the soft tissue injury load that gets most sportsmen in the end...
To be pedantic then; you’re writing Lewis Grabban off, based on a presumptive deterioration in his future performance due to age.
Jamie Vardy and Luis Suarez are both 34, are you going to dismiss them as well?
You have to understand, modern dietary changes and scientific analysis as applied to footballers nowadays means that careers are indeed getting longer because science allows those players to be monitored in ways unthinkable even a decade ago.
I would simply repeat what I posted earlier; I believe that Lewis is worth a two-year deal if he wants it, because I am of the opinion he can keep up his current level of performance, if he can stay major-injury free, for that long.
Anyway, I’m busy watching 36-year old Lewis Hamilton and 40-year old Fernando Alonso in the Formula One, and the Milan Derby is on in half an hour, hopefully Zlatan will be starting for Milan.
Statto
Free Kick Specialist
Grabban's game isn't really based on pace so no real reason why he can't carry on later than a lot of strikers do.
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Grenville Morris
No you are either misunderstanding me or being a little unfair. I am not "writing off" anyone or "dismissing" anyone else-its not the Daily Mail!. I repeat, I like Grabban, I think hes a quality footballer. I also understand that sports careers have a different longevity these days (I have personal experience in this regard but that's another story). Nothing would make me happier than Lewis Grabban banging in goals until hes 40, but I just don't see it personally. Thats all, and that's why I wouldn't give him 2 years but who knows if hes still trucking on in 18 months then give him another year on top of the 1 year extension.
I don't want an argument-very often differences in view on here seem to gets very nasty very quickly, so lets avoid that. I fully respect your view and I hope your are right and I'm wrong...
siforest65
Jack Burkitt
For his age he isn’t missing many games with injuries. Good servant to the club so far and hopefully the next year or so
BryanRoy22
Ian Bowyer
Grabban relies on his clever movement, first touch, and reading of the game. He's got a very good footballing brain.
He is not all about pure pace, and forwards who are like that usually end up hitting Father Time much earlier.
As long as he doesn't lose his marbles, he should still be banging them in and contributing to the team at 35, maybe even 36.
He is not all about pure pace, and forwards who are like that usually end up hitting Father Time much earlier.
As long as he doesn't lose his marbles, he should still be banging them in and contributing to the team at 35, maybe even 36.
Haych
John Robertson
It’ll depend what his wage demands are, if doesn’t want owt crazy I reckon he will be here for a little longer
valspoodle
Steve Chettle
I seem remember a player commenting that it's not always the top pace you achieve, but speed off the mark over about five yards and also the speed of the reaction.