Guest bimpy474 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 His hold up play was abysmal. Neither Ba or Cissé are good at holding the ball up. Shola is the only striker we've got who can hold it up. It's very frustrating when Krul kicks it long for Ba and Cissé as it invariably comes straight back at us. Aye, we do lack a player to hold it up, although i thought Ba did a bit better today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 His poor form is exacerbated by the lack of movement around him. Feel for him because he's just not getting anything like decent service. It's frustrating because Ba is so much better at the wide left role, Cisse just isn't as good a footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealnorthernTOON Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Should have had a goal today if HBA would've passed the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Not his best today but a tough reintroduction to PL. Expect more next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Not his best today but a tough reintroduction to PL. Expect more next week. I'd fucking hate to be a striker playing for us at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Not his best today but a tough reintroduction to PL. Expect more next week. I'd fucking hate to be a striker playing for us at the moment. I know what you mean, but he wasn't completely void of chances today. That shot on the turn was absolutely tragic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 The service he had was abysmal yes he was bad but i don't expect to see anything like last season until we actually start controlling football matches and creating chances for our front line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I know what you mean, but he wasn't completely void of chances today. That shot on the turn was absolutely tragic. He was facing away from goal, very few players would have even got that anywhere near the goal and that was his best chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 He had time to turn. He was rubbish today; i know the service isn't good and his chances are limited - but his touch was poor and passing was barely accurate. I'm not talking about hold-up play, i'm talking about fundamental abilities you'd expect from a top striker. He's earned some patience and we haven't played to his strengths, but the guy needs to start getting his act together now tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 His hold up play was abysmal. He shouldn't be asked to do that job, to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 His hold up play was abysmal. He shouldn't be asked to do that job, to be honest. Spot on. Give him service and he will score. As simple as that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Not his best today but a tough reintroduction to PL. Expect more next week. I'd f***ing hate to be a striker playing for us at the moment. Aye, must be wretched to be second behind RvP in the top scorer's standings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I thought he played well tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Touch of a rapist today. Not sure what's wrong with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 His hold up play was abysmal. He shouldn't be asked to do that job, to be honest. Spot on. Give him service and he will score. As simple as that. I do agree with this, I really do - but it was more than hold up play: he struggled to trap the ball, he ran offside like it was the early 1920s and just wasn't contributing effectively to keeping possession of the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Really need a quality striker that can hold the ball up in Jan to see the best out of Ba or Cisse. January please Striker Strong, Tall, Mobile Box to box midfielder Right Back and Centre Half can wait until next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 It's obvious, but we really do need to get the ball in his area more often. Last season we got the ball in the box a lot more, and Cissé did well because of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Looking poor atm. I have faith i the lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 He's a finisher, despite the wondergoals he scored last season. We're not giving him anything much at all to finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Last season, he ludicrously managed to nigh on score with every chance he got. Service to him was poor today, but he needs to show a bit more. His strength is minimal with his back to goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Last season, he ludicrously managed to nigh on score with every chance he got. Service to him was poor today, but he needs to show a bit more. His strength is minimal with his back to goal. That's because he's not a target man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 He's suffering badly from the fact that we don't have anyone supporting from midfield and he's getting nothing played in front of him whatsoever. Oh, and no crosses, ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Fair point, has he had a through ball at all this season? Our midfield are abysmal at opening up sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 He's never going to look good whilst we're pinging it 40 yards in the air. Especially when you're directly up against Skrtel and Agger ffs. He needs service. On the deck preferably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 His hold up play was abysmal. He shouldn't be asked to do that job, to be honest. This. He's not that type of player. The main problem is we aren't creating enough chances for him. I f we want someone to hold the ball up then Shola's the only option, unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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