Hanshithispantz Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 The reason he's "not had a sniff" though is partly down to him being too slow to react or having a poor touch in several situations. I think he deffinitely played his part against Leeds, statistically he won an absurd amount of balls in the air so he has to have, but so far in and around the box he's looked poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, TotalWar said: Many on here seem very critical of Wood, a player who has scored 10 or more goals in each of his last 4 seasons. He has joined a very dysfunctional team, a team that largely doesnt really support the centre forward, that doesnt make runs past the front man, that doesnt cross the ball, or play good balls down the channels. Callum Wilson appears to be lauded on this forum, but he has only scored one goal in open play since October, playing in this same dysfunctional side. No doubt Wilson is a good player, but he hadnt looked very good for some time before his injury. Now weve upgraded our team, maybe we will be less dysfunctional, support the centre forward, make runs off him, get crosses in etc, then Wood, or Wilson will look much better. It shows how clinical Wilson has been for us giving the tragic lack of quality service into him since he signed, that will all hopefully improve for all of our attackers now under Howe and with the recent new signings. We need to get players closer to Wood either side of him and someone who can get beyond him like a Willock or a Wilson. He has the attributes to be effective, he’s not a clinical goalscorer, nor a poacher, but he can finish. He’s not quick, but he gets himself around and in the air he can be dominant, his first touch isn’t the best, but he’s no donkey. If he can grab 5 or more goals for us, he’ll have done well. A nice early goal against Everton should do his confidence the world of good. Fingers crossed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 He'll score a couple of braces or perhaps a hat trick before the end of the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Love to see him score against Everton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 7 hours ago, TotalWar said: Many on here seem very critical of Wood, a player who has scored 10 or more goals in each of his last 4 seasons. He has joined a very dysfunctional team, a team that largely doesnt really support the centre forward, that doesnt make runs past the front man, that doesnt cross the ball, or play good balls down the channels. Callum Wilson appears to be lauded on this forum, but he has only scored one goal in open play since October, playing in this same dysfunctional side. No doubt Wilson is a good player, but he hadnt looked very good for some time before his injury. Now weve upgraded our team, maybe we will be less dysfunctional, support the centre forward, make runs off him, get crosses in etc, then Wood, or Wilson will look much better. He scored from open play against Burnley in December fwiw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Yeah, apparently I need to learn how to read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 I'll make my peace with this now that my frustrations with our attacking options in the January window have calmed down. I didn't want this transfer but he's here now, so please score some goals and help keep us up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 14 hours ago, Happinesstan said: That could be 15 points. That would practically make him our saviour. or it could also be next to no points if our new defence isn't an immediate improvement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 8 hours ago, Consortium of one said: Love to see him score against Everton. So would every toon fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Well it looks like he's back training with the squad so doesn't look like he was infected from the covid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) On 03/02/2022 at 08:04, TotalWar said: Many on here seem very critical of Wood, a player who has scored 10 or more goals in each of his last 4 seasons. He has joined a very dysfunctional team, a team that largely doesnt really support the centre forward, that doesnt make runs past the front man, that doesnt cross the ball, or play good balls down the channels. Callum Wilson appears to be lauded on this forum, but he has only scored one goal in open play since October, playing in this same dysfunctional side. No doubt Wilson is a good player, but he hadnt looked very good for some time before his injury. Now weve upgraded our team, maybe we will be less dysfunctional, support the centre forward, make runs off him, get crosses in etc, then Wood, or Wilson will look much better. Love it when people use stats selectively to prove a point. Here’s another version of the same truth. Wilson has scored four goals in six weeks for us during this season, a period between Oct and Dec. That’s one more goal than Wood has scored in six months. Edited February 4, 2022 by Fantail Breeze Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Fantail Breeze said: Love it when people use stats selectively to prove a point. Here’s another version of the same truth. Wilson has scored four goals in four weeks for us during this season, a period between Oct and Dec. That’s one more goal than Wood has scored in six months. ...but in his whole PL career, he's bagged double figures every season, including last season, where he only had three going into the New Year, as he did this season. It's hardly selective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 03/02/2022 at 09:05, jackyboy said: He'll score a couple of braces or perhaps a hat trick before the end of the season He just needs to hold the ball up better and allow runners time to get around him. After that the goals will be a bonus. Hopefully with the new signings, especially Bruno, and a few weeks training under his belt, we'll see more understanding with his teammates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 12 hours ago, The Prophet said: ...but in his whole PL career, he's bagged double figures every season, including last season, where he only had three going into the New Year, as he did this season. It's hardly selective. In a team of troglodytes whose entire raison d'etre was to lump the ball as hard as they could at the box every chance they got. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Howay lad, make sure your name’s on the scoresheet tomorrow (without an og next to it) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Man Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 He is going to be away for NZ World Cup qualifiers from 18th-30th March (assuming they get to final) which means he is missing Palace at home at a minimum - fuck knows who will be playing up front in that match Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I've no issue with this signing and was impressed with him at Leeds, but the fact remains that with Wilson out for nearly the whole of the rest of the season, we're weaker in attacking areas than we were in early December. Can't help but think we should have also brought in a younger forward player, even from the Championship in January. They didn't need to be a long term option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 23 minutes ago, Dandy Man said: He is going to be away for NZ World Cup qualifiers from 18th-30th March (assuming they get to final) which means he is missing Palace at home at a minimum - fuck knows who will be playing up front in that match That game will get moved if Palace beat Stoke in the next round of the cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 A nice brace tomorrow evening please Mr Wood! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Aye he really needs to get going now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, Dr Venkman said: Aye he really needs to get going now. We really need to create a chance for him as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I've gone for 3 to 4. If they're all winners he was worth the punt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Think it works both way. Our midfield had little control of the match and he has to come deeper to support or get the ball. With Bruno in, hopefully this means that he can benefit from staying up front and feeding on the chances created. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 4. I like him and I'm happy he's here but I don't see him setting the world alight. We're really going to need some goals from midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 5 or 6, I reckon. If 3 of those are winners there's 9 points. Positive way of looking at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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