St. Maximin Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I know he’s a big lad but I get the impression he’s a poacher mainly. Leeds fans tell me he didn’t offer much in general play, but at least knew where the goal was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 9 minutes ago, St. Maximin said: I know he’s a big lad but I get the impression he’s a poacher mainly. Leeds fans tell me he didn’t offer much in general play, but at least knew where the goal was. Was pointed out during his medical but he doesn't look particularly strong like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 13 hours ago, Geordie Ahmed said: Just about everyting? Bloody hell, talk about exaggeration Apart from Trippier yes. As someone said, replacing Bruce with Howe was like upgrading from a 40" to a 42" TV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just watched a bit of this back. I noted Wood decided for much of the second half, to go and play in midfield. Bizarre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 One factor in signing a player, especially a forward, is that it gives the fans a lift also. Unless the forward is a player of the calibre of Chris Wood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Must be difficult for him when our tactics are "get the ball to ASM as quickly as possible and hope he provides some front foot attacking fret", given that ASM is not an out and out winger, and crosses the ball as a last resort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: Just watched a bit of this back. I noted Wood decided for much of the second half, to go and play in midfield. Bizarre. He dropped deep as did every other player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Sean said: One factor in signing a player, especially a forward, is that it gives the fans a lift also. Unless the forward is a player of the calibre of Chris Wood. Who would you have signed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 He was really sluggish on that backpass they played though. Didn't even get a shot off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just now, TRon said: Who would you have signed? Isn’t this why clubs have scouting teams and data? Is there no striker in the world better than Chris Wood and available? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: He dropped deep as did every other player No it wasn't just like that,(but I get what your claiming) he literally looked like he'd taken up a midfield role, as ASM and Joelinton moved up. If he's bought in as a target man, he just needs to stay in the 18yd box for me. Most of yesterday, he was redundant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Shearergol said: Isn’t this why clubs have scouting teams and data? Is there no striker in the world better than Chris Wood and available? It's such a stupid question seriously. "What would you have done different" up there too. As if Chris Wood is the only option we had for Christ sake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just now, Shearergol said: Isn’t this why clubs have scouting teams and data? Is there no striker in the world better than Chris Wood and available? I don't know, that's why I'm asking. I still think Wood might score goals which count despite me never wanting him here in normal circumstances. I would like to hear of alternative options though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I'm not overly worried about his performance yesterday, he had 2 days with his teammates. If it carries on into game after game then yeah, but he needs a bit time to settle in, time I'm aware we don't have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just now, Menace said: It's such a stupid question seriously. "What would you have done different" up there too. As if Chris Wood is the only option we had for Christ sake So who then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I would have insisted on quality rather than good old fashioned British with PL experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I read that Nickson suggested Wood to Both Rafa and Bruce who both declined to look further, somehow he's good enough for Howe though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) TRon there are hundreds of forwards out there who could come in for £25m man. It's the job of our scouts to find them. Edited January 16, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 1 minute ago, TRon said: So who then? Piatek Andre Silva Mitro Brereton-Diaz Giroud Just from the top of my head Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just now, TRon said: So who then? it’s a pointless conversation. We don’t know what the budget is, which players are available etc. we could give a name and you’d easily argue “he would never come”. offer Fulham £40m for Mitro if you want an easy answer. He’s £15m better than Wood on recent form. Not saying he’s the answer, but he’s better than Wood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) I'd have tried to loan a player who's not playing regularly for a top side, one who likely wants to play in the world cup and needs form, one who knew there was no commitments after, they could go back to their parent club, or if successful and help us achieve survival, look at negotiation. There must be some across the PL and Europe in this position. That just sounds to easy though? Edited January 16, 2022 by mighty__mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, Shearergol said: it’s a pointless conversation. We don’t know what the budget is, which players are available etc. we could give a name and you’d easily argue “he would never come”. offer Fulham £40m for Mitro if you want an easy answer. He’s £15m better than Wood on recent form. Not saying he’s the answer, but he’s better than Wood. Is he better than Wood? 1 in 4 is Mitro's record whereas Wood is 1 in 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just now, Scoot said: Is he better than Wood? 1 in 4 is Mitro's record whereas Wood is 1 in 3. On current form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Wood wasn't our only option but he was probably our only option in terms of pressing a button and immediately having an experienced PL striker with a good goalscoring record in for the Watford game. Hopefully we sign another one too, in order to have another option, as was necessary when Wilson was available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 20 minutes ago, Beth said: Apart from Trippier yes. As someone said, replacing Bruce with Howe was like upgrading from a 40" to a 42" TV. If we really analyse it we have 3 appointments really Howe Trippier Wood I'm prepared to give Howe more time and I'm certainly prepared to give Wood more than 1 game. You carry on losing your shit though if that's what helps you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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