Klaus Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 So over the top, some of the criticism of this guy. Chelsea have near enough parked the bus, and we haven't exactly created anything clear cut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Did Chris Wood things. It is what it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Presses well, but it's almost like he's actively avoiding the ball at times. Such little presence for such a big lad. At times he looks surprisingly pacey though, wish we could see more of that. Would actually like to see him not playing as a target man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Not going to knock him too much as we all know what he brings and he tries hard but I look forward to the day when he’s not starting for us. His touch is just not at the level of anyone else in our squad. As a footballer his basic technique is not at the level we need if we’re aiming for top 6/4 but hopefully he can continue to chip in with some good strikes like last week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Just now, Unlucky Luque said: Presses well, but it's almost like he's actively avoiding the ball at times. Such little presence for such a big lad. At times he looks surprisingly pacey though, wish we could see more of that. Would actually like to see him not playing as a target man. Agree with the first part, not sure I’ve ever thought he was surprisingly pacey though. He’s so far away from being a target man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Good shift in all disciplines outside of goal threat I thought. Lead the press well, neat and tidy other than a mad 5-min period early when it kept bouncing off him. Feel like he's an ideal sub for the last 20 if we're closing out a game & hopefully when all our strikers are fit that's what he'll be used for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpersForGoalposts Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I hope he finds a club that suits him in Jan and we sign a PL standard striker to act as cover/sun for Isak and Wilson. Canny lad, stands out like a sore thumb in the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I don't like the shitting on the lad. We should supporting all the players. He is a 3rd choice striker who tries his best. He was okay today, not like he was shite or anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Hard to knock his effort, but his quality is awful. No movement from him in the box at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 He's 6ft 3 but jumps 5ft 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 well I don’t mind him being 3rd choice striker, if he plays and we beat Chelsea. He’s a presence teams need to be aware of, and we have other players who can hit the net. We do have two world class options ahead of him, he won’t be starting much by Boxing Day onwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 We'll get about £10m from a team like Sheffield United and it'll be good business for both parties, he's far too slow for our high press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I do love the way he is so passionate every time we score. Some can just slowly walk back, but he's always arms aloft a d buzzing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 He's a good player to have on the bench but he's not a starting 11 - he lacks the attributes for our new style of play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 It's the lack of headers he wins that does for me like I understand the rest of his game is properly limited but he hardly wins fuck all in the air. Doesnt even make it hard for defenders either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 let’s be realistic. by boxing day he’s probably not going to get much pitch time. He came here January and was an integral part of a team that went from bottom to go on a run of form only bettered by top couple of teams .. he scored last week, and did a job yesterday.. we have had worse 3rd choice strikers. We don’t need to upgrade him yet. Spend the money elsewhere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Plus he seems a decent bloke and honest professional Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Aye, he did his job yesterday and a lot of his hold up play is more about giving us a breather. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 just a few years ago we had the likes of Muto and Joselu as 3rd/2nd choice strikers.. I’m comfy with him lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Just now, dave s said: just a few years ago we had the likes of Muto and Joselu as 3rd/2nd choice strikers.. I’m comfy with him lol That seems a distant memory but it wasn't that long ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Thought he was absolutely fine yesterday. His pressing was spot on and he did very little wrong on the ball. Solid performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Thought he was absolutely fine yesterday. His pressing was spot on and he did very little wrong on the ball. Solid performance. Some prick behind me in the Gallowgate hurling abuse at him. Got told to shut by a few, moron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: Some prick behind me in the Gallowgate hurling abuse at him. Got told to shut by a few, moron. People doing this are completely missing the point of what Eddie is building. I'd much rather have a hard worker like Chris Wood than a Michael Owen type - talented but a complete prick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I love them all. Don't worry Chris, when you have moved on, the streets will remember your contributions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Thought although he put in his usual 100% and never shyed away from anything he was ineffective probably mainly because the way we play doesn't suit him. Despite the weird myth, his hold up play isn't very good and it always ends up coming straight back, his first touch is horrible and it can derail a decent incisive move. I think he's better in the air and wins a lot of duels but they aren't really accurate most of the time. As he's been said weve had far worse 2/3rd choice strikers and I don't think he's total shite but I'd like to see us have a different option from the summer and Wood moved on, just because we are doing tremendously well this season doesn't mean every player is automatically class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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