| I'm still worried about striker options 08:14 - Aug 6 with 4987 views | greeneking24 |
Against popular opinions I rank our current strikers in this order
Hirst - a confident Hurst can do a job, but would prefer him as an off the bench player
Emmerson - raw attributes, but has he got what it takes from the get go?
Akpom - impresses at times but don't see him at top. Level
Recruitment so far has been excellent for a newly promoted team.
Hopefully we have someone on the radar as a number 1 striker or are we less reliant on a number 9 with GON tactics. I don't know the answer this question?
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| I'm still worried about striker options on 08:18 - Aug 6 with 3801 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
I don't see that there is too much point in worrying until the Sunderland game.
We only have a week or so after that.
FWIW I think we'll see two more strikers come in, probably one of which being U21 |  |
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| I'm still worried about striker options on 08:26 - Aug 6 with 3734 views | cressi |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 08:18 - Aug 6 by Cheltenham_Blue |
I don't see that there is too much point in worrying until the Sunderland game.
We only have a week or so after that.
FWIW I think we'll see two more strikers come in, probably one of which being U21 |
I don't see where our goals will come from. Emersonn who knows to be honest. When Nuñez plays he hasn't hit a decent free kick since QPR away. Clarke looks lightweight and Philogene wants out. Don't even talk about dead balls. |  | | |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 08:29 - Aug 6 with 3697 views | ITFC_Essex |
I hate to say it, but we're probably in reality a goalkeeper, 3 defenders, 3 midfielders and 2 forwards short of being anywhere near staying up anyway! |  |
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| We’ve got 5 goalies…. on 08:53 - Aug 6 with 3493 views | Bloots |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 08:29 - Aug 6 by ITFC_Essex |
I hate to say it, but we're probably in reality a goalkeeper, 3 defenders, 3 midfielders and 2 forwards short of being anywhere near staying up anyway! |
….2 of which we signed this summer.
I reckon that’s enough. |  |
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| I'm still worried about striker options on 09:00 - Aug 6 with 3421 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 08:29 - Aug 6 by ITFC_Essex |
I hate to say it, but we're probably in reality a goalkeeper, 3 defenders, 3 midfielders and 2 forwards short of being anywhere near staying up anyway! |
Another GoalKeeper?
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| I'm still worried about striker options on 09:00 - Aug 6 with 3421 views | Scuzzer |
Agreed. So far I have not seen anything from Emmerson to give me confidence that he will be up to the task for the season ahead. Can't think of a single effort on target in the friendlies.
I would rather start with Hirst up front....and that worries me greatly. |  |
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| I'm still worried about striker options on 09:03 - Aug 6 with 3385 views | PioneerBlue |
Im less worried about a striker, a good one will help, im looking at the creators and those behind retaining the ball at the top of the pitch. If that group could contribute box entries, shots and ball retention we will improve dramatically compared to last time. | |
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| I'm still worried about striker options on 09:24 - Aug 6 with 3203 views | Bellevue_Blue |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 09:00 - Aug 6 by Scuzzer |
Agreed. So far I have not seen anything from Emmerson to give me confidence that he will be up to the task for the season ahead. Can't think of a single effort on target in the friendlies.
I would rather start with Hirst up front....and that worries me greatly. |
How many did Delap score in the 24/25 friendlies? | | | |
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| I'm still worried about striker options on 10:12 - Aug 6 with 3011 views | Bluemike31 |
We are not going to sign Emersonn for 26 Million, or whatever it was, and play Hirst or Akpom ahead of him. | | | |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 10:15 - Aug 6 with 2985 views | jas0999 |
I think we need two new strikers. One with experience.
Looks increasingly likely Hirst will be sold.
Despite a good pre season, big question marks over Akpom at this level. Third choice amd starter in the cup competitions though. | | | |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 10:27 - Aug 6 with 2871 views | Scuzzer |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 09:24 - Aug 6 by Bellevue_Blue |
How many did Delap score in the 24/25 friendlies? |
That is totally irrelevant. | |
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| I'm still worried about striker options on 10:44 - Aug 6 with 2783 views | Bellevue_Blue |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 10:27 - Aug 6 by Scuzzer |
That is totally irrelevant. |
You've just made a point that you were concerned about Emersonn because his pre-season performances have not given you confidence that he will be up to the task for the season ahead.
I can only presume you also thought the same of Delap as he had very little involvement in four pre-season games in which we scored 4 goals total?
Seems pretty relevant when talking about our current striker, to compare his output to our last successful PL striker who had a very quiet pre-season. [Post edited 6 Aug 10:54]
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| I'm still worried about striker options on 10:48 - Aug 6 with 2751 views | BloomBlue |
I have one eye on the Guiu situation at Chelsea. They have a surplus of strikers and in the last game (I think) Delap was on the sub bench, but Guiu wasn't. |  | | |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 10:55 - Aug 6 with 2703 views | WolfieAtTheBack |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 08:18 - Aug 6 by Cheltenham_Blue |
I don't see that there is too much point in worrying until the Sunderland game.
We only have a week or so after that.
FWIW I think we'll see two more strikers come in, probably one of which being U21 |
If by the Sunderland game there is not a team on display that can give the other sides a game there has to be a serious review of the recruitment processes.
With Hirst going we have Chuba and Emmerson, not sure that's going to work.
I hope they pull something out of the bag and don't start to panic like last time round. |  | | |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 10:59 - Aug 6 with 2665 views | NthQldITFC |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 08:29 - Aug 6 by ITFC_Essex |
I hate to say it, but we're probably in reality a goalkeeper, 3 defenders, 3 midfielders and 2 forwards short of being anywhere near staying up anyway! |
You love to say it. |  |
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| I'm still worried about striker options on 11:10 - Aug 6 with 2584 views | chicoazul |
If there is but one thing I could modestly complain about regarding our wonderful owners and Ashton Number 1, it’s their continual failure to secure centre forward targets. |  |
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| I'm still worried about striker options on 11:23 - Aug 6 with 2443 views | Clutch |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 08:29 - Aug 6 by ITFC_Essex |
I hate to say it, but we're probably in reality a goalkeeper, 3 defenders, 3 midfielders and 2 forwards short of being anywhere near staying up anyway! |
A goalkeeper? Are you mental? |  | | |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 11:27 - Aug 6 with 2418 views | Litfc00 |
I’m pretty confident we’ll bring in one more.
I think prem experience is massively overvalued (of course you need some across the squad)
What matters is if the player has the attributes to succeed. Look at Brobbey, no prem experience but European experience and the physical attributes to succeed.
Here are some options I really like:
- Zian Flemming
- Nikola Krstovic
- Franculino Dju
- Ricardo Pepi
- Pavel Sulc
- Rayan Fofana
It’s worth pointing out Maeda and Enciso both have experience playing as a 9 and could provide 3rd / 4th choice cover. This could allow Akpom to move on and free up a squad space (Also assuming Hirst leaves)
- Maeda as a presser / run in behind option.
- Enciso as a false 9. | | | |
| We’ve got 5 goalies…. on 11:36 - Aug 6 with 2335 views | DarkBrandon |
| We’ve got 5 goalies…. on 08:53 - Aug 6 by Bloots |
….2 of which we signed this summer.
I reckon that’s enough. |
In a squad of 25 you really need 10 goalkeepers. 11 ideally. |  | | |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 11:38 - Aug 6 with 2321 views | positivity |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 10:12 - Aug 6 by Bluemike31 |
We are not going to sign Emersonn for 26 Million, or whatever it was, and play Hirst or Akpom ahead of him. |
don't think we can be sure of that.
part of the player trading model is to bring in a youngster, improve them, then use them or sell them on.
doesn't mean they're immediate first choice (see also walle egeli)
even if hirst stayed, i'm sure we'll be looking at bringing in another striker | |
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| I'm still worried about striker options on 11:51 - Aug 6 with 2240 views | WolfieAtTheBack |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 11:38 - Aug 6 by positivity |
don't think we can be sure of that.
part of the player trading model is to bring in a youngster, improve them, then use them or sell them on.
doesn't mean they're immediate first choice (see also walle egeli)
even if hirst stayed, i'm sure we'll be looking at bringing in another striker |
We are not Brighton, we need to stay in this league this season and worry about everything further down the line. | | | |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 12:00 - Aug 6 with 2177 views | catch74 |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 10:15 - Aug 6 by jas0999 |
I think we need two new strikers. One with experience.
Looks increasingly likely Hirst will be sold.
Despite a good pre season, big question marks over Akpom at this level. Third choice amd starter in the cup competitions though. |
I think Enciso, if he comes provides cover as a striker , plus we’re clearly looking for and experienced one too. Would be happy with that New Signing, Emersonn, Akpom and Enciso (hopefully) |  |
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| I'm still worried about striker options on 13:18 - Aug 6 with 1957 views | Bluespeed225 |
Don't worry about going against popular opinions on here! | | | |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 13:25 - Aug 6 with 1917 views | burnbudgiesburn |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 09:00 - Aug 6 by Scuzzer |
Agreed. So far I have not seen anything from Emmerson to give me confidence that he will be up to the task for the season ahead. Can't think of a single effort on target in the friendlies.
I would rather start with Hirst up front....and that worries me greatly. |
He's had diddly squat service in about 100 minutes against sides that have for the most part sat back against us. He's had very little space to run into.
I think we've bought him for fast counter attacking football, I don't think we've bought him as a 20 goal a season premier league striker in the making. | | | |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 13:28 - Aug 6 with 1874 views | positivity |
| I'm still worried about striker options on 11:51 - Aug 6 by WolfieAtTheBack |
We are not Brighton, we need to stay in this league this season and worry about everything further down the line. |
which is why i don't think emersonn will be first choice | |
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