sidcow Posted September 11, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted September 11, 2016 Fair play, he came off the bench today and took his chance. Long may he do well when he comes on. . It's going to be a long season with a lot of matches with bans and injuries, teams which have a strong bench will do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Took his chance brilliantly. Great option to have up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I think that we all have to remind ourselves that this league doesn't have the calibre of defenders that Gestede would have faced in the Premier League, hence he scored a lot of goals a couple of seasons ago. We may see Rudy prove to be very important to us this season, especially during AFCON if he doesn't go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 12, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted September 12, 2016 Who is this new forward of ours? He scores goals with his feet and flings himself about like a gymnast. His form is giving me real optimism. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 At the very least he's a great option to bring off the bench. 3 hours ago, villarocker said: I think that we all have to remind ourselves that this league doesn't have the calibre of defenders that Gestede would have faced in the Premier League, hence he scored a lot of goals a couple of seasons ago. We may see Rudy prove to be very important to us this season, especially during AFCON if he doesn't go. Benin aren't in the AFCON next year which is great for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 1 minute ago, Mantis said: At the very least he's a great option to bring off the bench. Benin aren't in the AFCON next year which is great for us. Thank god. We would have been very short if Ayew, Gestede, Adamoah and Codger all went to the terrible AFCON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I think Eric Lichaj is thanking his lucky stars today he still has all his teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Brilliantly taken goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 3 hours ago, Jareth said: Who is this new forward of ours? He scores goals with his feet and flings himself about like a gymnast. His form is giving me real optimism. THIS! Credit where it's due, he looks much improved! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) I've criticised this bloke more than most. He was completely out of his league last season, and i took his record for Blackburn with a pinch of salt given his career record is largely atrocious bar that 1 good season. However, he has started the season very well indeed, so i must give credit where its due. I do wonder you know if its a confidence thing? Maybe after dropping back to the championship he has thought to himself 'you know what, i bullied this league a couple of years ago, I'm going to do it again' Maybe he didn't believe in himself that he could cut it in the PL. Edited September 12, 2016 by av1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 A beautiful goal, and great footwork! I have been quite critical of him too, as he seemed to resemble a narcoleptic Ent more than a striker, but I am very much warming to him. He is doing very well, and good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 12 hours ago, av1 said: I've criticised this bloke more than most. He was completely out of his league last season, and i took his record for Blackburn with a pinch of salt given his career record is largely atrocious bar that 1 good season. However, he has started the season very well indeed, so i must give credit where its due. I do wonder you know if its a confidence thing? Maybe after dropping back to the championship he has thought to himself 'you know what, i bullied this league a couple of years ago, I'm going to do it again' Maybe he didn't believe in himself that he could cut it in the PL. Also our team last season was utter wank... zero confidence and no creativity. Shit coaches and managers. Who knows.. if we go up he could still perform in the premier league. Happy to see him play well though.. he seems like a good guy off the field. Havent seen much of him this season but he does appear to be playing well besides the goals as well. Proper nuisance on Sunday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 17 hours ago, av1 said: I've criticised this bloke more than most. He was completely out of his league last season, and i took his record for Blackburn with a pinch of salt given his career record is largely atrocious bar that 1 good season. However, he has started the season very well indeed, so i must give credit where its due. I do wonder you know if its a confidence thing? Maybe after dropping back to the championship he has thought to himself 'you know what, i bullied this league a couple of years ago, I'm going to do it again' Maybe he didn't believe in himself that he could cut it in the PL. Maybe we've decided to cross the ball occasionally...?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Yes it's amazing how strikers will respond to a bit of creativity and attacking intent from further up the pitch isn't it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 That'll do donkey, that'll do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 50 minutes ago, Ponky said: Yes it's amazing how strikers will respond to a bit of creativity and attacking intent from further up the pitch isn't it? This - he's far too limited to do that much himself but he can score goals if he gets the service. Lovely take against Forest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 On 9/12/2016 at 15:40, av1 said: I've criticised this bloke more than most. He was completely out of his league last season, and i took his record for Blackburn with a pinch of salt given his career record is largely atrocious bar that 1 good season. However, he has started the season very well indeed, so i must give credit where its due. I do wonder you know if its a confidence thing? Maybe after dropping back to the championship he has thought to himself 'you know what, i bullied this league a couple of years ago, I'm going to do it again' Maybe he didn't believe in himself that he could cut it in the PL. I agree with that....I have also noticed a bit more of an "Eye of the Tiger" about him.....not getting carried away , but Andy Gray like in his approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I'd rather him not start games. Leave him as an impact player, he's not rounded enough to be starting for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Should not be starting games. **** shit tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 14, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted September 14, 2016 Yes should never be a starter for me unless we are very depleted. Should only be brought on as an impact player when we need a other option to change the game. The experiment today totally failed for me. Hardly anything stuck to him, fluffed his shot, missed a load of flick ons and when he did win them no one picked them up. May as well have not been on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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