Ronaldo Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 On 14/09/2014 at 01:19, neesy111 said: I'm not judging him until he plays regularly with someone next to him. I've said this before but what role would he play with a striker next to him? He's neither a finisher nor a creator. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 he cost 4m (in today's market) and he looks like a 4m striker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I think he has shown at least his work rate is solid so you could maybe see him creating space and opportunities for someone like Cisse simply by making good runs and dragging defenders out of position. It's crystal clear that this 4-4-1-1 we've been using isn't gonna work for him at least until De Jong is fit again though. The guy has been completely isolated in pretty much every game so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Feel sorry for the guy tbh. Not going to judge any of the players while they're playing under this manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 His first touch looks a bit erratic for a lone striker. Gambling on the likes of Ayoze or Armstrong feels dodgy, but we may have to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 At the moment it feels our striker options consist of Stephane Guivarch Daniel Cordone Jon Dahl Tomasson Paul Dalglish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 He's hopeless. Looks like a 1 in 5 striker and that's if he gets 3/4 chances a game which will never happen... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Should give Ferreyra a chance once he finds his cure for invisibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 On 14/09/2014 at 10:17, Skeletor said: Should give Ferreyra a chance once he finds his cure for invisibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 On 14/09/2014 at 10:17, Skeletor said: Should give Ferreyra a chance once he finds his cure for invisibility. :lol: Ive actually started to wonder about this fella, I wonder if us taking him on was a "favour" to an anget. To get his client out of Ukraine. A nod and a wink to future deals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 On 14/09/2014 at 06:36, Ronaldo said: Quote I'm not judging him until he plays regularly with someone next to him. I've said this before but what role would he play with a striker next to him? He's neither a finisher nor a creator. He's basically the French John Walters atm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 We always knew this lad was going to struggle, his performances thus far haven't come as any surprise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I wonder what made us think he was going to be a suitable replacement for Remy? I know £6m isn't much for a striker but still not like us to spend that much on someone unless we've done our homework. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 On 14/09/2014 at 12:11, Ryan_Taylor said: Quote Quote I'm not judging him until he plays regularly with someone next to him. I've said this before but what role would he play with a striker next to him? He's neither a finisher nor a creator. He's basically the French John Walters atm French Leon Best looks more apt. Could still be useful in a two just being a nuisance, but he'd need someone shit-hot next to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 On 14/09/2014 at 12:23, Rich said: Quote Quote Quote I'm not judging him until he plays regularly with someone next to him. I've said this before but what role would he play with a striker next to him? He's neither a finisher nor a creator. He's basically the French John Walters atm French Leon Best looks more apt. Could still be useful in a two just being a nuisance, but he'd need someone s***-hot next to him. Papiss is the best we can muster on that front. We are fucked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 On 14/09/2014 at 12:23, Rich said: Quote Quote Quote I'm not judging him until he plays regularly with someone next to him. I've said this before but what role would he play with a striker next to him? He's neither a finisher nor a creator. He's basically the French John Walters atm French Leon Best looks more apt. Could still be useful in a two just being a nuisance, but he'd need someone shit-hot next to him. 'Je suis bloody Leon Best' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Anyone wanna bet he equals or betters Best's 10 PL goals? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 On 14/09/2014 at 12:42, Ronaldo said: Anyone wanna bet he equals or betters Best's 10 PL goals? Nope Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 He isn't as good as Leon Best from what I've seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I'd snap your hand off for Leon Best back at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I watched the full game and can honestly say i thought he wasnt even on the pitch until he missed that chance when a blind man could have scored Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Ive not seen enough of him and refuse to say he is rubbish until i see him under a different manager with a different view on football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Given the manager he's signed for, the formation he's played in and the mentality of the team it's hard to be too critical of the lad. All of the above factors, combined with the fact he's moved to a new league, new language and new culture, mean he's got his work cut out to win the fans over. He's looked isolated and anonymous but not all of that is his fault imo. Not saying he's a superb player but the current scenario he's walked into is the worst that he could possibly have imagined. Certainly not going to slate the lad just yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Time for the bench. Stick Gouffran up top with Perez off him until Cisse's back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ElCid Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 On 14/09/2014 at 18:38, midds said: Given the manager he's signed for, the formation he's played in and the mentality of the team it's hard to be too critical of the lad. All of the above factors, combined with the fact he's moved to a new league, new language and new culture, mean he's got his work cut out to win the fans over. He's looked isolated and anonymous but not all of that is his fault imo. Not saying he's a superb player but the current scenario he's walked into is the worst that he could possibly have imagined. Certainly not going to slate the lad just yet. His goals record is just not good enough during his career - I was amazed we signed him to be honest until I remembered Pardew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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