Bic Vic puts Nigeria on hold

Partly because we're a better chance of him being fit.

But mainly because it indicates that it's finally dawned on him... he COULD have a top flight career IF he gives it his all.

Shouldn't have taken him this long, mind.

He's one of those players who is sometimes difficult to play against, but unfortunately he's often difficult to play with! We could do better.

As regards Nigeria, never has a player been less like a "Super Eagle" than Vic! He's just not a flyer, is he? He's more like a Buffalo, really. Or a bull.

People say "bull in a china shop" like it's a bad thing, but if you were to imagine the Lpool defense as a china shop (eminently breakable) and then imagine Vic as a bull, running amok, then the general picture begins to seem very appealing indeed.

Being mesomorph myself I know injuries can be more debilitating and take longer to sort.

Anyone with an open mind can see he's giving it a go. He's played everywhere but in goal during the hoofball epoch now with Mirallas and Gibbo allowing a bit more footy and he's getting regular games where he wants it's no coincidence he's revelling.

Show them kopites Vic - you'll do for me lad.

It would be great to see Vic in the World Cup if Nigeria makes it, show the world what he has and what player we have in a ranks.

International recognition boosts the confidence of a player, but I fully understand Vic's decision.

It would be great if Vic can go through the next 3 or 4 seasons with no injuries. We could have a 20-goal-a-season guy on our books.

I don't think Big Vic really uses his pure power, iv'e never really seen him bullying defenders. If you want an example of another striker as well as Lukaku, just look at his international team mate Benteke.

Big Vic has some similarities to Drogba, he throws himself on the ground and rolls about like he's been hit by a car. That's where the similarities end

If he can become half the player Drogba is, I will be highly delighted. somehow though, I think he lacks the technical ability that Drogba has

Not that I'm a suspicious American or anything. Vic's head seems to be in proportion to his body. Drogba . . . . . . . ?

I rest my case.

Don't get me wrong though, when he gets the slight nudge and engages superman mode into pitch, it does my head in to no end. (Does anyone else find it hilarious when he's sitting on the ground, bewildered, play has continues, doesn't get the foul and starts banging his hands on the pitch like a baby who is pulling the biggest tantrum?)

However, if he shows some form of technical prowess in the box this weekend against the shite, surely we should get the win.

For me, Anichebe is a decent EPL player, but a great Championship player. At that level he would do well but he isn't a top half EPL striker. He is a Norwich or Wigan type striker IMO. At most for us he is good cover.

When Fellaini goes in the summer I would use all available funds on a striker. We desperately need a striker. I would go for Benteke or Lukaku. They would suit our style of play and have scored goals in average sides. Benteke would be my preference. I would be happy if the club spent £20mil on him.....I think he's that good!!!

I often read your anti Moyes rants and chuckle to myself, but do not feel the need to write anything in your direction, because, basically, it's often drivel, but come on, please, Vic, 20 goals a season???? I like the player cos he does try, but that statement is being very very bold.

I am delighted Vic has improved but he has not got the eye or skill of a true striker. Possibly useful as cover or an impact sub. But I would worry if he was leading the line longer term.

I'm an optimist, always have been, but even I couldn't be that optimistic, he's a 10-goal-a-season man, which, to be fair isn't really a bad return, 20? He'd be worth that in millions, and that, he is not.