I have a friend who is a big Portvale fan and he has just told me that Leeds are currently looking at Tom Pope and could make an offer for him.
I'm not sure how much I believe this rumor but what would you all think if we were to sign him?
The view from most Vale fans is that he has been very good for them this year but previous years he couldn't hit a barn door and his scoring record before this season is not too impressive. They have also commented saying they are not sure if he is cut for the championship.
Although if you look at recent players to be top scorers in league 2 and below they have gone on to prove themselves in higher divisions such as Adam Le Fondre, Grant Holt, Steve Morrison, Glenn Murray and even Davide Somma.
Personally I think it could be an interesting signing and could prove to be a cheap gem to help our push for promotion this year.
Tom Pope?
posted on 31/12/12
I have a mate who plays for Vale.. He said he hasn't heard anything personally and doesn't rate him enough for the Champ
posted on 31/12/12
Fair play, it could be just a rumor but in my opinion if a striker is scoring goals for fun (no matter what league) provided they get service they will score, so it could potentially be an interesting risk. But Warnock could get completely ripped for it if he wasn't to perform.
posted on 31/12/12
Yeah the guy said if the balls in the box he will score.. And strikers love the confidence.. The only question is going to be his all round game
posted on 31/12/12
And that really is the point though.
Any striker worth his salt will score a hatfull of goals if they get the service. Look at the number of goals Becchio has scored with the limited service the team have provided him with.
I would much rather we looked at getting someone in to provide the service. Our front line will bang them in given the chance.
posted on 31/12/12
I heard it was actually the Pope, not Tom Pope...!
Huge Leeds fan apparently, wears white a lot.
posted on 31/12/12
That's what we need Eric, a miracle worker.
posted on 31/12/12
No pope here!
posted on 31/12/12
Sign him and then keep him on the bench until the Summer......
posted on 31/12/12
He's about the right age...!