13 Feb 2026 13:19:04
Maybe we can loan Delap out this summer for £15m. Jackson to come back, anyone?
(Tongue-in-cheek question, because I don't think he wants to, but although he did miss a lot of chances he also added a hell of a lot more to the team in attacking impetus than Delap currently does, didn't he? )
13 Feb 2026 15:22:05
EdW, I haven’t seen enough of Delap to make a judgement but we must also remember that we have the lad from Strasbourg joins us in the summer.
I rate Jackson, I would have him back but as you say he supposedly made his choice very clear last summer.
13 Feb 2026 16:22:04
Delap is simply not at the level and Jackson has bolted but as Tom rightly says we have Emegha joining in the summer who can provide an alternative to Joao Pedro who, now settled, is looking the real deal and may well be that consistent 20 plus goals a season striker we have lacked since Costa.
The way he links with Palmer is telepathic and the two of them are big mates as well so along with Estevao that is a promising group and is a match for most strike forces in the premier league.
13 Feb 2026 17:04:08
I agree, he has made it quite clear his CFC career is over regardless if BM sign him or not.
My guess is that BM will try and low ball us but we must resist this, another German club have form for this, Dortmond.
13 Feb 2026 18:47:06
Neither of them are good enough and I certainly don’t want Jackson back particularly if he is forced to return.
13 Feb 2026 21:37:52
I'm in agreement with all of you – feel like his decision to force an exit due to competition was disappointing, and that ship has now sailed. Greenaway, good point about Emegha. Haven't seen him play, but hopefully he's an upgrade. There have been some decent strikers come to the PL from Ligue 1.
14 Feb 2026 10:27:51
Jackson is horrendous. i'd like to give delap some time honestly. We'll see how he is with a second season under his belt and another option like Emegha.