Are there two threads about the Stead signing? I've just said on another thread that I was gobsmacked that he signed for us, I'm glad to see more positive comments on this thread.

His quality in league two should be enough to push us forward, the recruitment is going ever so well and I believe the wait is worth that.

Very pleased and impressed by this signing.

I am concerned that he may not be 100% all the time, what with his injury record but at this level its a brilliant capture. Not a regular goal scorer by all accounts but perhaps he will for us? We seem to building a good squad.

Is Jon Stead considered to be the Championship striker? I'm not sure but I hope he'll be a massive boost to the existing squad.

I think he'll partner our front line very well, so if Jimmy/Ronan work alongside him we could have a very hard working duo upfront and of course we are still linked with additional players. It all seems very promising!

 

No he is not the Championship striker i was referring to.  

John Stead is one of the signings which has really given me that "lift" required to be excited for the upcoming season, i just hope it does not lead to disappointed further down the line.

With no disrespect to any of the other players, we know what he brings and the rest will be unknown to a degree.

@RayTrew Any further news on the Championship striker? People are saying he's training or has signed for another club.

I'm not jumping from my seat or I should say I was not at the time but what I can say is, its a "steady" signing.   

Requirement seems spot on this year.

I am one of the people who would rather see Spencer played alone, Stead is a decent signing but I am not convinced he will score us all that many goals. He seems to me to be more an assist striker, somewhat like Spencer already but without being a target man.

big signing indeed but i have my concerns.

i do not believe his record warrants being called prolific but i do hope he can bag a decent amount of goals for us.

I am one of the people who would rather see Spencer played alone, Stead is a decent signing but I am not convinced he will score us all that many goals. He seems to me to be more an assist striker, somewhat like Spencer already but without being a target man.

Yep, I would rather see Spencer given the lead role. I guess they can battle it out in training and Moniz will pick who he feels is better. 

I must be the only one who doesn't rate Spencer at all here! I'd go Stead in a front 3 with any 2 of Murray, Snijders and Jenner. Stead's creativity should mean that the pace on our wingmen could be used for them to score and Stead to be a link up player

Apparently the striker trew was on about is Craig mackail smith.