adebayor at times proved that he can be useful during direct combos, but still not smooth enuff for a starting attacker. totally agree that we need a link up man but not a 'striker' whom i think we have aplenty. a magician with primitive unpredictability, if you'd prefer, in the mould of kanu n ...

On another angle, its a perfect chance push Adebayor to a higher level, until the boo brigade start cheering. IF, he is capable enough. So long as he maintains nuisance for opp. defences, there is work done.