Elliottman Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 A shame he's leaving imo. I don't think Rondon is an upgrade. Hope he does well. Seems a nice lad. Rondon absolutely is an upgrade imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Rondon isn't the replacement for Gayle, Muto is. Rondon is the Mitrovic replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Of all our players I’d back Gayle in front of goal more than the rest, although last season he looked shot confidence wise and seemed to be trying too hard which meant he missed a lot of chances he should be putting away. He’s not the best player, but he gives the team something that helps us a great deal when he is playing well like he did at home to Arsenal. If he put a few of his chances away last season, he would be worth a fortune now. But we still have Josleu... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Of all our players I’d back Gayle in front of goal more than the rest, although last season he looked shot confidence wise and seemed to be trying too hard which meant he missed a lot of chances he should be putting away. He’s not the best player, but he gives the team something that helps us a great deal when he is playing well like he did at home to Arsenal. If he put a few of his chances away last season, he would be worth a fortune now. But we still have Josleu... No chance. Perez is definitely a better finisher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Of all our players I’d back Gayle in front of goal more than the rest, although last season he looked shot confidence wise and seemed to be trying too hard which meant he missed a lot of chances he should be putting away. He’s not the best player, but he gives the team something that helps us a great deal when he is playing well like he did at home to Arsenal. If he put a few of his chances away last season, he would be worth a fortune now. But we still have Josleu... No chance. Perez is definitely a better finisher. I’d say he scores better goals, I wouldn't say he is a better finisher. He too missed some very good chances. If both could finish at this level though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I disagree, Perez has much better technique. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I disagree, Perez has much better technique. At putting away moves I’d agree, one on one or with the goal at his mercy I’d fancy him to fluff his lines more than Gayle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Fair play man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Fair play man Sadly they are both not the best of players. I like Perez though, if only he was a tad quicker and stronger. I do think he tries too hard too or expends a lot of energy which makes him look like a bit of a plodder. He’s technically very good. I know he has to graft in Rafa’s system as the team needs that, but he has certain qualities that quality players have. We just don’t see much of it or only in flashes which is frustrating, especially when he falls over the ball, runs it our of play or gets knocked off the ball so easily. I do think Rondon would be a great foil for him though, potentially anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Same with Gayle as well I must add, I think a combo of Gayle and Rondon would work well for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Agree with your points. I'm a proper Perez fanboy though, have been since he arrived here. He just has that technique that's a joy to watch when he's on his game, which when coupled with his rare work rate for the type of player he is, I rank him as considerably superior and more important to the team than Gayle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Of all our players I’d back Gayle in front of goal more than the rest, although last season he looked shot confidence wise and seemed to be trying too hard which meant he missed a lot of chances he should be putting away. He’s not the best player, but he gives the team something that helps us a great deal when he is playing well like he did at home to Arsenal. If he put a few of his chances away last season, he would be worth a fortune now. But we still have Josleu... No chance. Perez is definitely a better finisher. He is, but Gayle is more of a natural poacher, and he gets in goalscoring positions more often. I don't agree with the theory that he's lost something, I reckon he could easily score a hatful next season...providing he stays fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 In the Championship, aye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinoasprilla Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Gayle will be on the subs bench at West Brom by November. Then playing at some dump (maybe sunderland) in the second division by the time he is 30. I'd prefer Frank Pingel at 50 to Gayle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Gayle has been a decent player and undoubtedly a great signing for us in the circumstances. The shit he gets from some quarters is bizarre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Gayle has been a decent player and undoubtedly a great signing for us in the circumstances. The shit he gets from some quarters is bizarre. Never a Premier League striker in a million years though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Gayle will be on the subs bench at West Brom by November. Then playing at some dump (maybe sunderland) in the second division by the time he is 30. I'd prefer Frank Pingel at 50 to Gayle You're off your rocker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Didn’t realise he was 29 in October. He’s simply not done enough to take his opportunity at this level, sadly. He’s a step up from your consistent Championship goalscorers like Grabban, but he’s not quite up to leading the line in the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Didn’t realise he was 29 in October. He’s simply not done enough to take his opportunity at this level, sadly. He’s a step up from your consistent Championship goalscorers like Grabban, but he’s not quite up to leading the line in the PL. He wasn't 29 in October. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Didn’t realise he was 29 in October. He’s simply not done enough to take his opportunity at this level, sadly. He’s a step up from your consistent Championship goalscorers like Grabban, but he’s not quite up to leading the line in the PL. He wasn't 29 in October. He is though. Semantics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Didn’t realise he was 29 in October. He’s simply not done enough to take his opportunity at this level, sadly. He’s a step up from your consistent Championship goalscorers like Grabban, but he’s not quite up to leading the line in the PL. He wasn't 29 in October. Typo. Thanks for letting me know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Dat haircut, dat sponsor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bimpy474 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Colin The Combi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I'm not even gonna pretend that I don't love that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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