Would Craig Mackail-Smith be a good signing for Notts County?

[Joe Jones]

Football League World (click here for link) have speculated about Craig Mackail-Smith being a potentially good signing for Notts. Here's what they say:

"One problem this season, that Nolan will be looking to address in the summer was the lack of goals that the team scored, as they only found the goal 54 occasions, which if they are to be pushing towards the promotion places they are going to need to dramatically improve upon.

"One player that could bring goals to the team is experienced striker Craig Mackail-Smith, who is set to be released by his current side Luton Town.

"The 33-year-old has good Football League pedigree having played for Peterborough, Brighton and Luton Town respectively.

"Having scored over 140 career goals, Mackail-Smith certainly has an eye for goal, and having won promotion with Peterborough he is somebody who knows what it takes to get out of League Two, and could be somebody that helps Notts County push on up the table."

What do you reckon? Would he be a good signing?

[4everapie]

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[DangerousSausage]

We were heavily linked with him two years ago, but he chose Luton instead. I think they've just dug up a story from then. I wouldn't bother, he hasn't pulled up any trees at Luton and his best days are behind him.

[Chris]

He's never really impressed me when I've seen him play.

When I frequently scanned other clubs highlights, he just looked a vast different player from his Championship days - that said we really don't know how he would settle in Notts. If there's any serious interest I would have faith in Kevin Nolan to judge. He could be similar to Shola Ameobi and be a great blessing, or he may turn out like many others have be another Ben Burgess.

[Magic magpie]

Yeah this would be a great acquisition by Notts county and I would be happy with it.

[samwatto2008]

I also would like to see him play at Meadow Lane. Plenty of experience and goals behind him. However I think we should also be looking at young quality talent as well.

[Fozzy]

No, we don't need another old man striker as he will just be coming for the pay check. He just hasn't been the same player since rupturing his Achilles a few years back. If Ameobi signs, we need a younger pacier striker to play alongside him as that is what our squad is missing. Nolan appears to want to play a more expansive passing game next season and we will need a lot more pace throughout the side to achieve this.

 

[Super_Danny_Allsopp]

He doesn't quite fit the bill of '2 big men in the box' but he could probably do a decent job for us. Would only consider him if Stead and Ameobi leave, otherwise we will have a forward line with the average age of 40. 

[liampie]

the options upfront are already quite old, i can only see this happening if stead or ameobi leave.