Mattoon Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Yorkie said: He looked bright. Difficult to know what the future looks like for him here but assuming he stays it'll be a huge bonus having him above Wood in the pecking order. Despite missing a couple of chances that the fitter version probably would've buried, he demonstrated in that cameo what we've missed having Wood in the team instead. We instantly looked more dynamic going forward. We just need an upgrade on him and not to have to rely on him, not sure if he'd want to be second fiddle but as a 2nd choice I would absolutely keep him, quality striker when fit, but that's a big WHEN unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 05/05/2022 at 14:03, Tisd09 said: Be class if he gets some solid game time between now and the end of the season. Still think he can be a big asset for us even as a back up if we do invest in a new forward in the Summer! A new striker Wilson (if stays fit) Wood For our level that would be decent forward options! Would rather sell Wood and have Wilson, a new striker and a new prospect for the future. Wood offers nothing for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Just now, Decky said: Would rather sell Wood and have Wilson, a new striker and a new prospect for the future. Wood offers nothing for us. Wood was a plaster for an urgent situation, he's repayed his price in helping keep us up, but we should be looking to sell him on to someone coming up at a loss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Wood served his purpose as part of the collective in saving the season but we need him further down the pecking order or gone long-term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 We look a totally different team when he's on the pitch, straight away he was attacking the penalty area, and nine times out of ten he buries that one on one. He's still a class striker when he's fit. Great to see him back out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 A fully fit season he hits 20 goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 2 hours ago, RodneyCisse said: A fully fit season he hits 20 goals. There's the problem with your statement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Beth said: 4 hours ago, RodneyCisse said: A fully fit season he hits 20 goals. There's the problem with your statement. Aye, also his PL record for us is 18 in 43, which equates to about 16 a season. 41 in 126 was his record in the PL for Bournemouth, which equates to about 12 a season. He's also 30, had two ACL ruptures, constant hamstring issues and a torn calf. I'd be really surprised if he doesn't start regressing soon in terms of output; it's quite remarkable the levels he's performed at for us given his injury history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 On 08/05/2022 at 19:24, RodneyCisse said: A fully fit season he hits 20 goals. He's managed more than 8 PL goals in a season twice in his career. While i agree, IF, IF, IF he could stay fit he would be capable of 20 goals, history tells us that very unlikely to happen, unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Yep facts speak for themselves, he shouldn’t be our number one striker next season. Still like him mind but how much of him do we get? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 My preference is to sell. We can’t rely on him as our first choice striker due to his injury record. Then if he was the cover, we can’t rely on him to be fit if the first choice striker is injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Got to keep him be crazy to sell, very possible we won't be able to get a centre forward this summer as good as him from the get go. Obviously his injury record is poor but if he plays a part In a few wins or crucial goals he's worth his pay and can also help whatever forwards we sign especially if we bring them in from abroad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) If we sign another striker we can manage his minutes and in theory at least, he'll pick up less injuries. More than happy to keep him for the first phase of the rebuild, especially when Wood and Gayle are the alternatives. Edited May 10, 2022 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) Would be stupid to sell, especially when considering how little we would get for him. Every game he manages to play is x amount of games that keeps Wood further away from either starting or coming on for whoever else we sign this summer. Plus he’s quality when available. Edited May 10, 2022 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Yeah, no reason to sell. He just can’t be relied on for more than half a season I’m afraid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWTL Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 He looked far better than Wood when he came on and he has been out for half a season, very big IF but if we can try manage his game time and improve on overall fitness maybe he could play more next season. Hopefully we can bring in a top young ST to take away some burden to him and give him one last season to see if getting the proper treatment will improve his fitness record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 3 hours ago, James said: My preference is to sell. We can’t rely on him as our first choice striker due to his injury record. Then if he was the cover, we can’t rely on him to be fit if the first choice striker is injured. Shirley the medical department will get an upgrade along with everything else? Or maybe we need Milans old 'mind room'. Hes got to be worth keeping for a season, at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 At least keep him until we have an actual goal scorer in the side. Personally I’d sell Wood this window, keep Wilson with a view to selling him in the next two windows after that if injuries blight him further. Bring in a development striker like Ekitike and an established striker this summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpersForGoalposts Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) With his age and fitness record, I can't see him generating any fee of note, so not a lot of point selling. I see him as a bench striker, behind a quality CF, ideally with a genuine prospect as our 3rd choice striker. Wood goes anywhere either sold or on loan to get him off the books, As others have said, having him as our number 1 CF is a recipe for disaster with his age and fitness issues. We still need to buy 2 x proper strikers in the summer as priority number 1. Edited May 10, 2022 by JumpersForGoalposts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Keep him as first choice but buy somebody who is ready to step up. Give them a season as understudy with a nailed on guarantee of game time next season and we'll be set for the year after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Wilson is perfect for rotation and cover for next 2 years. We know his injuries are a concern, so just use him enough so he doesn't break and someone else takes the lead. To be honest, him coming on for 30/20 minutes is great as he is dangerous every minute he is on the pitch as long as we make chances. Under Bruce he was scoring in games once in 90 mins where he may have only had 1 or 2 chances to even shoot. In a creative side he can be just as effective even if getting less starts or overall mins. If one up top with two wingers or wide forwards is the way then we only really need 3 strikers. A big money spend on starter, Wilson for rotation and Etikie as the other rotation and development long term one. Etikie also seems capable of playing wing as cover/rotation too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Again I think we will look for offers for him, we could probably get our money back for him. I’d keep him personally, if fit over a full season even in a shitty NUFC side he gets 15 + goals he’s that good. He also seems like a top bloke and a sound professional too, someone you’d want in the dressing room. And he’s a handsome bastard! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 He’s up for it tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Loving everyone's confidence now. Plays such a massive part in being successful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Will the tooth last 90 min Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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