True, it would be foolish to think Bothroyd would consider it.
But Vassell is almost 31 years old, only scored 4 goals all season and is probably unlikely to be in hot demand in the UK.
Earnshaw has struggled this season, but has always been a goal machine. Even though he's at least 30 now, he's probably likely to get snapped up by another Championship team.
King's actually played a lot more and scored more goals than I realised this season, so probably not realistic either. Nugent's scored a few for Portsmouth too.
Danny Webber could be interesting though. He's been released by Portsmouth, after a 12 month injury layoff. Still only 29. Was a very quick and handy striker that was just never quite good enough for Premier League level. Obviously his recent playing and injury history aren't promising.
Garcia's off contract at Hull, but out injured for the next few months, so a no go. Could quite realistically come back to the A League though - he's never quite cut it at the top level over there, is almost 30.
Kisnorbo has been an underrated defender who years ago was linked with a number of top clubs (even if it was on tribal football, haha). Probably going to be sacked from Leeds because of recent injuries. Would be an excellent A League acquisition if decent fitness. Has been linked with the Victory.
Kilkenny has left Leeds but is still only 25 and will get snapped up.
So yeah probably most not realistic options (very wishful thinking as I mentioned in initial post). However, I think that it's at least this level of player that we should be targetting - we really need to push the "lifestyle" & "get away from all your problems by coming to the other side of the world!" messages to find the 5% of players that are genuinely keen and excited to live over here (I really don't think this gets pushed enough by the Phoenix, or the Aussie clubs).
True, it would be foolish to think Bothroyd would consider it.
But Vassell is almost 31 years old, only scored 4 goals all season and is probably unlikely to be in hot demand in the UK.
Earnshaw has struggled this season, but has always been a goal machine. Even though he's at least 30 now, he's probably likely to get snapped up by another Championship team.
King's actually played a lot more and scored more goals than I realised this season, so probably not realistic either. Nugent's scored a few for Portsmouth too.
Danny Webber could be interesting though. He's been released by Portsmouth, after a 12 month injury layoff. Still only 29. Was a very quick and handy striker that was just never quite good enough for Premier League level. Obviously his recent playing and injury history aren't promising.
Garcia's off contract at Hull, but out injured for the next few months, so a no go. Could quite realistically come back to the A League though - he's never quite cut it at the top level over there, is almost 30.
Kisnorbo has been an underrated defender who years ago was linked with a number of top clubs (even if it was on tribal football, haha). Probably going to be sacked from Leeds because of recent injuries. Would be an excellent A League acquisition if decent fitness. Has been linked with the Victory.
Kilkenny has left Leeds but is still only 25 and will get snapped up.
So yeah probably most not realistic options (very wishful thinking as I mentioned in initial post). However, I think that it's at least this level of player that we should be targetting - we really need to push the "lifestyle" & "get away from all your problems by coming to the other side of the world!" messages to find the 5% of players that are genuinely keen and excited to live over here (I really don't think this gets pushed enough by the Phoenix, or the Aussie clubs).