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Is Beckford worth a Premier League gamble? | After the fall from grace in the mid-2000′s, Leeds United’s recent FA Cup run has stirred up memories of glories of old. Going strong in the league, despite their recent run of four games without a win, a pivotal part of their promotion push has come from their striker Jermaine Beckford.
Touted as one of the next big things in the lower divisions, Beckford has proved a consistent goal scorer for Leeds and an all round threat. His speed and skill have helped bring him to the attention of many Championship clubs, most notably Newcastle United, leading to him handing in a recent transfer request. The FA Cup run has also brought him to the attention of a number of Premiership managers, who may see him as a perfect solution to their attacking frailties.
Much like his ex-team mate Fabien Delph, now at Aston Villa, Beckford is seen as one of the best prospects at Elland Road. However, unlike Delph, Beckford is that little bit older and more experienced, which may give him the edge if he was handed the opportunity in the Premier League. Lower end Premier League teams such as Hull, Bolton, Wigan and Wolves may well take a look at the ex-Conference striker.
However, one of the major problems for Beckford is not the goals he scores, but the number of chances he misses. I have seen him play on many number of occasions, and his goals to chances ratio could raise a number of problems. To be a success in the Premiership, Beckford would have to improve on his finishing, not that he lacks pace or an eye for goal.
Jermaine Beckford does have something to offer to any Premier League club willing to take the gamble. At a bargain price of around £1.5 million he could be prised away, and given the opportunities and the service, he will provide the goals. A summer move to Newcastle United may still be in the works, and if they can continue their strong promotion push, then Beckford may get his chance in the Premier League sooner rather than later.
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Broadly correct in his assessment. Beckford is lazy too, he wanders around a lot without getting involved for much of the game however, when he is injured Leeds don’t score! There is no longer a price on Beckfords head either. In the summer he leaves on a bozman
The purpose of the article was to offer something a little different with regards to content instead of the usual Manchester United, Champions League, Title race etc. The article was written at the end of January, with £1.5m been the price expected if a move was to materialise. And even though the transfer window might be shut, does that mean we stop talking about prospective transfers? I don’t think it does, but I appreciate where you are coming from. This is my first article since August, so thanks for the comments and feedback guys, I will take them into consideration for future articles.
Might be worth pointing out that a bargain price of £1.5M will not be necessary as his contract expires this summer. The likes of Peter Ridsdale would probably pay it anyway though and Uncle Ken can always do with the extra cash to fight his latest libel case.
Heres hoping Cardiff get promoted.
i fuly agree with your analysis of beckford and would like to add that in the last 13 games in the first division i believe hes only scored 4 goals? having watched becford he as difficulty controlling a ball and laying a ball off to others. in my view beckford would struggle in the championship never mind the premiership.
This seems a very strange article, given the constraints of the transfer window. One presumes the author was bored enough to write it, but too lazy to do any research.