Yorkie Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Having Rondon and Gayle fighting for the position would be so much better than what we have, in spite of the latter's limitations. He was very useful on the break at the end of last season and would've offered a different option to Rondon. Hopefully Muto has a shout at getting in the side in the second half of the season. Have to wonder what the point was if not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Would rather have Rondon. Think yesterday proved why Mitro would not fit into Rafas team.. Perhaps, but would you rather have Joselu or Mitrovic as backup? No point keeping Mitrovic if you’re not going to play him and can get lots of money from selling him to spe... oh wait! It was only one game I know, but watching Fulham today with Mitrovic up front he struggled in the system Fulham deployed and how they tried to play. Babbel on the other hand looked a good fit. Again he’ll score goals and for Fulham, he’s probably worth starting every game even if he doesn’t give them much in terms of pressing, movement, energy and runs off the ball in deeper areas or around the box because he’s their best bet for a goal. They have enough variety in the side to switch it and go more direct with crosses and balls into the box where Mitrovic is a handful and more at home. He’s a much better player than Joselu, but he’s just as limited as he is when he’s used a certain way which for us is a way he’s not suited to and never will be. Again, he couldn’t give us what Rondon does, and although yes he’s stronger than Joselu, better in the air and more of a physical threat, winnng headers, baking into defenders and being hard to push off the ball are not prerequisites for our system, that’s not going to benefit us. What does is what Rondon gave us yesterday, high energy, pressing, mobility, runs, clever flick ons, clever hold up play, quick feet, lay offs, ball retention. All things that allow others to come into play, to play off and into, to stretch the opposition or isolate one of their men to open up space. Mitrovic ambles about a lot looking unsure of what to really do with a header or flick on, with the ball to his feet with his back to goal and backed up against someone or when moving forward in a move where to run for a pass or to drag someone out of position. Stick him in the box and whip crosses in and he’ll score goals and get in the end of any scraps that bobble and bounce round in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Would rather have Rondon. Think yesterday proved why Mitro would not fit into Rafas team.. Perhaps, but would you rather have Joselu or Mitrovic as backup? Mitro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Couldnt do it in the championship enough said, 20+ mil let me rip your hand off. good rid :p Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I paid close attention to Mitrovic tonight, I thought he was lazy and many a time he didn’t even try to press or close his man down eventually sticking with Sanchez in what become a petty personal dual which he came out of looking every inch the slow, immobile and one dimensial player that he really is. Mitrovic wouldn’t have given us what Rondon did yesterday. At one stage in the game he actually got in the way of a Fulham move because he didnt know where to run which ended up leaving his man on the ball having to try and beat a few players because Mitrovic gave him no option to feed it into him. He’s a penalty box striker who will score goals from crosses and scraps inside the box, he’s very poor outside the box off the ball at making runs, splitting from his marker or taking men away from him, he just runs straight and to the box often into a defender or offside. He’d be pretty useless up front for us, as Rondon showed yesterday it’s not just about being a physical presence and winning headers, it’s about controlling the ball, playing in team-mates, moving into space, dragging defenders away and that’s where Rondon is much better because he has a bit of a football brain. I think Babel will be putting pressure on his place in the team, not sure Ranieri will be as accommodating with Mitro as the former manager was. You have to be a pretty special player to go against your manager's instructions, and Mitro isn't Paul Pogba. If he was a lethal finisher, you could perhaps give him more licence, otherwise he really needs to be worth his place in other ways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Fulham's problem is they've conceded 50+ goals in the league. Mitro has scored 8 league goals this season. Not saying he doesn't have flaws or can't improve but he is the least of their problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellars Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Fulham's problem is they've conceded 50+ goals in the league. Mitro has scored 8 league goals this season. Not saying he doesn't have flaws or can't improve but he is the least of their problems. I agree. He was causing problems for Tottenham during every set piece, and should have won a penalty. He's not the most skilled and pacy player, but he will score some ugly and physical goals. Which is exactly what a team in the bottom 3 needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Fulham's problem is they've conceded 50+ goals in the league. Mitro has scored 8 league goals this season. Not saying he doesn't have flaws or can't improve but he is the least of their problems. I agree. He was causing problems for Tottenham during every set piece, and should have won a penalty. He's not the most skilled and pacy player, but he will score some ugly and physical goals. Which is exactly what a team in the bottom 3 needs. Exactly. Fulham defence is poor, that's what's costing them. Doesn't help that Seri hasn't really delivered, and Sessegnon has been okay, nothing more than that (from what I've seen). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 He's got 3 goals in his last 18 PL games. I wouldn't say he's the least of their problems like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 He's got 8 goals in 23 games. So basically 1 in 3 for a relegation threatened side. They've conceded 51 goals. That is clearly why they have 14 points and in trouble. Rondon's scored 3 less goals for us, and I think he's done a good job. Again, he is the least of their problems. They need to invest in defence or they're down IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 He's got 8 goals in 23 games. So basically 1 in 3 for a relegation threatened side. They've conceded 51 goals. That is clearly why they have 14 points and in trouble. Rondon's scored 3 less goals for us, and I think he's done a good job. Again, he is the least of their problems. They need to invest in defence or they're down IMO. He got 5 in his first 6 and almost never scores now. It might not be their biggest problem but its still quite a big issue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldygash and Spittle Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 He looked more interested in throwing Sanchez about than actually sticking the ball in the auld onion bag to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I reckon Mitro is probably a better allround player than Rondon, but Rondon suits our style much better, as Rafa would say "that's it". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I reckon Mitro is probably a better allround player than Rondon, but Rondon suits our style much better, as Rafa would say "that's it". "Even though all the evidence and people's own eyes point to the contrary, I'm going to hold this contrarian opinion..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Rondon's better than Mitro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 He's got 8 goals in 23 games. So basically 1 in 3 for a relegation threatened side. They've conceded 51 goals. That is clearly why they have 14 points and in trouble. Rondon's scored 3 less goals for us, and I think he's done a good job. Again, he is the least of their problems. They need to invest in defence or they're down IMO. When it comes to defence, investing is not enough imo. They did invest in Mawson, Le Marchand & Anguissa, Bryan, Chambers & Rico but they lack organisation and a sense of cohesion which you cannot buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 He's got 8 goals in 23 games. So basically 1 in 3 for a relegation threatened side. They've conceded 51 goals. That is clearly why they have 14 points and in trouble. Rondon's scored 3 less goals for us, and I think he's done a good job. Again, he is the least of their problems. They need to invest in defence or they're down IMO. When it comes to defence, investing is not enough imo. They did invest in Mawson, Le Marchand & Anguissa, Bryan, Chambers & Rico but they lack organisation and a sense of cohesion which you cannot buy. Yeap, need a midfield that's able to protect as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 They've conceded 51 goals. That is clearly why they have 14 points and in trouble. When it comes to defence, investing is not enough imo. They did invest in Mawson, Le Marchand & Anguissa, Bryan, Chambers & Rico but they lack organisation and a sense of cohesion which you cannot buy. Spot on in contrast Rafa has organised our defense to be the 6th best in the league in terms of goals conceded. And with a goalkeeper that he only got for £5million and defenders that he only got for £3million Remarkable that we’ve conceded less than Man Utd and Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I know it's a fairly meaningless debate but I can't imagine Mitro doing anything like what Rondon did for his two Perez assists this season. Mitro's got more potential because he has age on his side but I much prefer the bloke we've got in the side now; he uses his strength better and is just as likely to grab an assist as he is a goal. Plenty confidence in front of goal too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 All Mitro does is wear a path from the centre circle to the oppositions penalty box. He makes half hearted attempts at closing people down but when his team aren't in possession he offers nothing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Mitro might be better than Rondon in the future, no way is he better than him currently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 He's scored in 2 of his last 17 matches, and people still think he's better than Rondon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I’d still tip him to outscore Rondon this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 stars out of 5 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 "Mitro" isn't fit to lace Rondons boots, he's also lazy and soft as s**** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 He's scored in 2 of his last 17 matches, and people still think he's better than Rondon? Not saying he's great but comparing him and Rondon is like comparing a Zucchini and a Cucumber. Rondon has never hit double figures in the prem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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