Zed Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 What I do like about Beckford is that he's a cocky bastard and he's got great belief in his ability, and we could do with players who believe in themselves when they come up against the best because too many times as a side we bottle it when it really matters. I think that says everthing about your belief and nothing about the players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeyblue Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 as said hes a blue now so give him a chance hes cost nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inertia8 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 ^ Isn't there a signing-on fee instead of a transfer?? How much would it be? Wages estimate? 20k? I have no idea what to expect but I'm going to remain optimistic that he will be out to prove a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 There's always a signing-on fee, it's just that the player can usually command a larger one as it's obvious that the club have spent no money up front on the transfer. I wouldn't expect that it's anything massive because of the length of the contract that he's negotiated. Probably took a hit on his signing fee to get the extra year's security in his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I hope he's not given the number 9! Dont worry, theyre saving that for Lando! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Lando Calrissian? Great. another turncoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherEstapol Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Yeah, but he came good in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 It's being reported that the £800k Bolton are paying Leicester for him is coming directly to us as it is still owed. Quinn31 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I'd have him back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Was a huge success at Leeds United, or quite impressive, but never really worked out for him in Liverpool. Reminded me greatly of Beattie and Johnson from Southampton and Crystal Palace respectively in that regard. I wouldn't favor a return back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 He never played for Liverpool. Was quite a success at Everton though. Matt and GoodisonRoad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 No no Steven, In Liverpool as in, on Merseyside. Beckford was a minor hit, and did well sometimes, fair enough, but nowhere near the level of success he had at Elland Road. I can't remember what division they were in when Beckford departed, maybe the championship league, but if he stayed on, and continued that impressive form, they could possibly of seen a return back to the EPL by now. Letting their star asset go was a mistake in hindsight, even if he did come to us of all the clubs interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodisonRoad Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 No no Steven, In Liverpool as in, on Merseyside. Laughed at that a lot more than i should have. Your posts are fucking boss sometimes DK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 No no Steven, In Liverpool as in, on Merseyside. Beckford was a minor hit, and did well sometimes, fair enough, but nowhere near the level of success he had at Elland Road. I can't remember what division they were in when Beckford departed, maybe the championship league, but if he stayed on, and continued that impressive form, they could possibly of seen a return back to the EPL by now. Letting their star asset go was a mistake in hindsight, even if he did come to us of all the clubs interested. His last season at Leeds was in League 1. They earned promotion and he joined us on a free. Think he did a decent job here, a bit of a ballhog who wouldn't pass the ball to anyone else and would take on silly shots, but he did show goalscoring ability, scored some good goals, and showed some moments of talent. Definitely not a starting 11 striker at a top 6 Premier League club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 he got in some cracking positions at times...if he didn't need 4-5 chances to score most the time he'd be lethal Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Bit of a damp squib since his early days with Leeds, cant make it with Leicester who are now moving him on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 he was so underrated. had a goals to minutes ratio up their with Drogba, Rooney and RVP. I didnt care that he took a few chances to score - he made them. He just needed a little more time to get his head straight and better coached to do the simple thing. GoodisonRoad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodisonRoad Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) he was so underrated. had a goals to minutes ratio up their with Drogba, Rooney and RVP. I didnt care that he took a few chances to score - he made them. He just needed a little more time to get his head straight and better coached to do the simple thing. This. He had everything i thought. He obviously needed a bit of coaching as all he had known was league 1, but he was such a natural finisher. I think if we had kept him and coached a little composure into him he could have been phenomenal. That goal against Chelsea spoke for itself. If it had been someone like Henry, people would still be raving about it. Edited July 8, 2013 by GoodisonRoad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Totally agree with that last point. If Ronaldo or Messi would have scored that goal against Chelsea people would still be touching themselves over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Totally agree with that last point. If Ronaldo or Messi would have scored that goal against Chelsea people would still be touching themselves over it. Ben Arfas got more attention.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 I don't think the Chelsea goal was that big a deal in defining the guy. Sometimes things go for you, and that goal was one of those times, but overall, he impressed me when he played and some of his touches were pure class. It was a damn travesty that he was sold for a lousy 4 million, and I was not a happy bunny at all, nor do I think most fans were too chuffed. If he is going for £800,000 then let's get the guy back. He could fight for his place. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKUrZw08r2o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Some of those goals are superb. I always thought he was a cracking player a real fox in the box. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 This thread appears to talk about him coming, but nothing relating to him during his time here, as though it didn't occur. Bit strange ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 This. He had everything i thought. He obviously needed a bit of coaching as all he had known was league 1, but he was such a natural finisher. I think if we had kept him and coached a little composure into him he could have been phenomenal. That goal against Chelsea spoke for itself. If it had been someone like Henry, people would still be raving about it. personally always thought that was the one quality he was lacking..a natural finisher would've scored far more of the chances he created slightly agree with av about the chelsea goal too...still showed good pace and the bollocks to run at people...think the bolton goal was the pick of them all myself Peter H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodisonRoad Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 personally always thought that was the one quality he was lacking..a natural finisher would've scored far more of the chances he created I know where your coming from but I think the goals he did score showed that "instinct" in him personally. I think if he had a bit of composure coached in to him he could have done it on a more regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 personally always thought that was the one quality he was lacking..a natural finisher would've scored far more of the chances he created slightly agree with av about the chelsea goal too...still showed good pace and the bollocks to run at people...think the bolton goal was the pick of them all myself Agree on the bolton goal, there was an element of luck on the solo run against Chelsea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Agree on the bolton goal, there was an element of luck on the solo run against Chelsea The only bit of luck in the Chelsea goal was the bounce he got to initially get the chance. Everything else was pure skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msloan78 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) Might have needed a few chances to score, but got into position to score them... Also seemed to have the ability to score out of nothing eg. Bolton goal, and some of the goals he scored for Leeds especially in the FA Cup the season before we're unreal. Edited July 9, 2013 by doc_bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I still think it was right to get rid of him though. The amount of training he would need in order to become a 'complete' striker would have been too much for a club like us. I'd rather we have Jelavic than Beckford and judging by how down-hill he's gone since leaving us it seems that Moyes made the right decision to let him go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I don't think it would ever have worked out for the kid here after Leeds and there's been enough names at this club in recent times that have done well at their previous clubs and then disappointed here. Beckford was no exception. Moments of fame and fortune at Goodison Park were few and far between, and while no Yeboah or Jones at Elland Road, he was far more productive in West Yorkshire than ever on Merseyside. PS That animation in the direct above is one major distraction. Just gets in the way of anything you're trying to read or say ? Not out to upset anyone or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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