Elliottman Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I thought he was excellent tonight and often let down by those around him, especially the first half. He’s making a massive difference although maybe not leery or obvious he’s doing a proper good dirty job. Stay up and he will be well worth the risk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Honestly man, blokes come in to play for a team that doesn't play to his strengths and your busting his nuts. sit down. 3-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 A lot can be said about his abilities and potential (or lack of), but he is giant. And giant strikers automatically lock up defenders which in turn gives more space for players such as ASM. On the TV he look a bit hapless, but for defenders playing him his physical presence makes him a true pain in the ass for 90 minutes. And on top of that they need to take care of ASM as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 He's shit, but just stay fit till the end of the season and that will be enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 He's a precense upfront, but he doesn't look a goalscorer at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just now, ManDoon said: He’s not very good and nothing he has done has changed my mind. He wins flick ons but his touch is very poor and he missed an absolute sitter. His flick ons are fairly pointless too because there is never anyone on the end of them. Still think we could have signed any generic big lump striker and got the same results. Not critical if we keep winning games and survive though, although I’d be concerned if he’s in or around the team next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: F**k me I love this club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Every observations on here are more or less spot on. That is both for and against the footballer that is Chris Wood. I sometimes think "well that was shite" but then I'm thinking "thank god he is there to be a nuisance". We are all individuals, "yes we are all individuals". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 My expectations were quite low, but he actually looks worse at the only things I expected it him to be somewhat decent at. He presses well and puts in a shift to be fair to him, but the main positives so far is he's not Gayle and it allows us to use Maxi out wide properly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 He'll be sound. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Has to be a culture shock coming from a Dyche team to a Howe one trying to play football. Shame he was a yard offside for the disallowed goal. The sort of goal a striker lacking confidence needs. Still doing a job and I don’t think it’s coincidence having someone like him up front has seen us score 6 in 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 No beef with him at all , is what he is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Very surprised at how poor his hold up play is. Gets pushed off the ball really easily. Despite his size he's not really a physical striker, which is likely why he was often paired with Barnes upfront, which is typically when he played his best as he looks to then get in behind. Good news is he does get about and puts in the effort, and we've been picking points up with him in the team, and so thank God for that at least. Looks a really poor buy for £25 million, as I'm not sure he was the right fit for this 4-3-3 at all as we need someone that can hold up the ball and bring the central midfielders into the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 He wins loads of duels but he doesn’t seem to be a real hold-up player. Doesn’t look like he’s going to be a good signing at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 minute ago, ManDoon said: That’s been my main takeaway. I didn’t expect him to score as I don’t really rate him but he gets knocked off the ball a hell of a lot Yeah, paid very close attention to him today, and he is never a target man. No chance. If you look back at his goals for Burnley he tends to be looking to get in behind with Barnes doing all the physical dirty work. With Barnes injured for most of the season it makes sense why he was struggling to score goals at Burnley this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Clearly lacking confidence but on more than one occasion he sprinted out to left hand side to cover ASM after ASM had been on one of his runs. Works tirelessly for the team, is good defensively and tactically, just needs a goal. He's putting in a shift so he won't be getting any grief from me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 18 minutes ago, KaKa said: Yeah, paid very close attention to him today, and he is never a target man. No chance. If you look back at his goals for Burnley he tends to be looking to get in behind with Barnes doing all the physical dirty work. With Barnes injured for most of the season it makes sense why he was struggling to score goals at Burnley this season. This is spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 7 points out of 9 with him playing. He’s doing the dirty work up front Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Biggsbond14 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Getting better now with each game and learning our set up but there to be hit with crosses Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 46 minutes ago, BoSelecta said: 7 points out of 9 with him playing. He’s doing the dirty work up front This. He's not there to be our traditional and much loved number 9. He's a pivot which brings in others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 I think some of his flick ons would be pretty decent if others tried to anticipate the space behind a little better. He was an easy out for us today and with the way the midfield set up we could win second balls or look to press them in their half (which worked as they were shit scared of this) if there was a turnover. His game may improve once Bruno is integrated as we should be set higher up the pitch with less emphasis on him doing lots of grunt work. He'll get better for us but he's definitely not the answer or a world beater. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, KaKa said: for £25 million This literally doesn't matter to us at all anymore. Really wish people would stop banging this drum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 He’s a 25m body up front at present. In fairness we haven’t really created a clear cut chance for the lad yet but he does need to be doing more. I think Joselu was more effective, am I wrong? Only difference is Wood has the scope to improve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Dr Jinx said: I think Joselu was more effective, am I wrong? Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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