Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 He got his start v West Ham and he'd sorted that side of his game out. Then when he tucked the 1st goal away (which if irrc was a good finish) he was totally transformed. I remember him doing dragbacks and those 360 turns on the ball - was like a whole new player. Hes just gone on from there. Aye, was crazy seeing him break out the FIFA skills. Couldn't believe what I was seeing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I would liken his career with us to Bobby Zamora's entire premiership career. Started off rubbish and bit of a joke figure/cult hero, now randomly transformed into a legitimate premier league quality striker. Hopefully Leon can go on even more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 His strike rate can't be ignored. But he isn't by any stretch of the imagination good enough to lead the line at Newcastle. Surely anyone thinking this would be ignoring he strike rate, because taking it into consideration he should be one of the first names on the team sheet at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 His strike rate can't be ignored. But he isn't by any stretch of the imagination good enough to lead the line at Newcastle. Fair play for having the balls to say it. Winning me over though. I kinda agree with him. More than good enough to be an important squad player, but not sure every week. And I'm one of those that didn't write him off when he was shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Says who? Parky. That's Ok then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 His strike rate can't be ignored. But he isn't by any stretch of the imagination good enough to lead the line at Newcastle. Fair play for having the balls to say it. Winning me over though. I kinda agree with him. More than good enough to be an important squad player, but not sure every week. And I'm one of those that didn't write him off when he was shite. Hope he keeps scoring obviously. His confidence has come on leaps and bounds. Think at his age he will develop at bit more and would be a good squad striker at most bottom half PL sides. But realistically that's about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexthegreat Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I'm actually starting to love him. How many more goals are people going to write off before they admit he's a good Premier League striker? £1m Leon Best, 9 league goals in 2011. £35m Andy Carroll, 2 league goals in 2011. Problem, Scousefags? Anyone know if hes the top Premier League scorer in 2011? Couldnt be that far off. Suspect Rooney may have more though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 the lad's only twenty four (almost twenty five) but he'll improve in certain elements of his game. He already has a goalscorer's instinct and good technique off both feet. Just needs to stop being offside needlessly. I like how he holds up the ball and I've liked him for a long time. There's a general consensus on here now, not just a bandwagon consensus that he's good enough to start and that Shola shouldn't be allowed on the pitch. Once Pardew accepts this instead of living in denial we'll all be the better for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Best cost £2m, did he not? Still an absolute bargain, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Another goal today and you can't knock his goals record at the minute. One thing i would say is even though he got the goal today he should have buried the initial header, you can't miss free headers from inside the 6 yard box, if it had come back off Givens legs and back to a defender and cleared he'd be getting slated on here now!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dontooner Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Best is obviously still learning his trade , apart from scoring he does quite little contributing to the gameplay. Not ruling him out as first choice as long as he keeps poaching all those goals. Would be worried by him if he goes quiet for a few games , as he looks very droppable. IMO I think he would aspire if he is played as a poacher , need a player that is quick and could dribble to play with him. Maybe before we could buy one Ben afra would be a good foil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Yup - 9 goals in 13 starts is pretty impressive. Needs to keep fit, stay in the side and keep improving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 He's never going to be a 20-goal a season striker but he works hard and scores goals. Considering we paid £2m for him he is an absolute bargain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 He's never going to be a 20-goal a season striker but he works hard and scores goals. Considering we paid £2m for him he is an absolute bargain. I dunno 9 in 13 might suggest otherwise. that ratio over 38 games would be 26.3 goals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 9 in 12, is it not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaircut Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Two goals incorrectly disallowed against Arsenal and Everton as well. At what point do we start saying he's good? 15 in 20? 25 in 35? 35 in 50? 60 in 100? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 9 in 12, is it not? 12 starts 15 overall appearances I think either way a rather impressive goal ratio that any striker would be proud of Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I've slated him but credit where it's due, he's winning me over. At times i think he looks really clumsy on the ball, but bizarrely effective. The turn for his goal against fulham, the turn and shot at qpr, and a similar turn today. They don't look fluid at all but he still beats his man and gets the shot away. He's our first option up front now for me like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I'm more than happy having £2m Leon Best playing up front than if we'd spent £7m on Shane Long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 For some reason you just feel he's going to be frustrating as hell (offside, poor, etc) but will pop up with a goal. Handy knack to have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Our midfield and attacking play is only going to improve and hopefully with the likes of Ben Arfa and Marveaux they'll carve out a load of chances for Best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 He will be helped if Ba gets a run of games. I thought Ba tracked back well today and took far more of the workload than Ameobi does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Might turn out to be an unexpected gem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Had his name sang loud and proud today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Embarrassing how much better he is than Shola Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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