Popular Post roscoe Posted October 21, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2016 If Ayew and others could spot a pass, he would have half a dozen goals to his name already. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 3 hours ago, roscoe said: If Ayew and others could spot a pass, he would have half a dozen goals to his name already. Exactly, i'm wondering where this "been poor" is coming from with some posters. I see a very intelligent little player with great movement, was fliping wide open in space the the other day and Kodjia completely ignores him. Over the years we have had a few players like him who have been wasted here either by being played out of position, or having complete dross around them and they go on to be deemed as "shite" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I don't think many are writing off yet just that he hasn't been as good as most had been expecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 The case of Kodjia not passing to him the other day can be put down to the team being new and unaccustomed to each other, but only for the short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carewjust4u Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 isn't he notorious for starting the season slow? You can tell by his movement and touch that this guy is a proper baller, keep the faith. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilS Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 37 minutes ago, carewjust4u said: isn't he notorious for starting the season slow? You can tell by his movement and touch that this guy is a proper baller, keep the faith. Yeah, I seem to recall a fan of one of his former clubs saying on here that he took a couple of months before he hit it off at their club. I am not concerned in the slightest at the moment, I think he will come good for us as long as he stays injury free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 1 hour ago, lexicon said: The case of Kodjia not passing to him the other day can be put down to the team being new and unaccustomed to each other, but only for the short term. I actually don't have the same issue with the one as I did the Ayew one vs Bristol. Kodjia had a micro second to make a snap decision and he backed himself. He's a striker and not the most 'football intelligent' of players, so meh. Ayew had time, was running in to space, that was just plain selfish. He's better than that and I expected better. Either way, Ross was there and I'd have backed him to finish. Having watched him several times over the years, he doesn't miss many. He's hit the woodwork a couple of times with long range efforts, missed a penalty (in a weird situation). The goals will come and this conversation will be deemed irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I like Mcscoremack and all the other strikers, matter of time until he cements a place and the team is optimised by Bruce. If he isn't getting a game then that's good news for us as it means the other lads are doing well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 58 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I actually don't have the same issue with the one as I did the Ayew one vs Bristol. Kodjia had a micro second to make a snap decision and he backed himself. He's a striker and not the most 'football intelligent' of players, so meh. Ayew had time, was running in to space, that was just plain selfish. He's better than that and I expected better. Either way, Ross was there and I'd have backed him to finish. Having watched him several times over the years, he doesn't miss many. He's hit the woodwork a couple of times with long range efforts, missed a penalty (in a weird situation). The goals will come and this conversation will be deemed irrelevant. They're both used to being the 'main man' in their teams too, so it'll take a little adjustment I'd imagine. If they can get a partnership going, with McCormack's positioning and Kodjia's craftiness, they could be a formidable partnership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 His eyebrows are glorious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynnchin84 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 1 minute ago, rodders0223 said: His eyebrows are glorious. Guessing that's why he was 14m then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Not overly impressed so far, needs to do more and rarely looks 100% match fit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 2 hours ago, Dr_Pangloss said: Not overly impressed so far, needs to do more and rarely looks 100% match fit. I think he is just a stocky Rooney type "chubster", meaning he is probably just stocky and thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 10 hours ago, lexicon said: The case of Kodjia not passing to him the other day can be put down to the team being new and unaccustomed to each other, but only for the short term. You have got to be kidding surely? That was basic awareness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HanoiVillan Posted October 22, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2016 Late to this, but I can't believe he's being doubted already. He's been really creative. I have absolutely no concerns about this guy, none. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted October 22, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2016 He'll be a very important player to us on our way to the play-offs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 22, 2016 Moderator Share Posted October 22, 2016 It's difficult for him at the moment - he's a player that plays the traditional forward role very well, linking midfield to another striker, playing one two's, little runs and through balls, and he can finish - but we're not that side at the moment, the forward roles in the team currently are about physicality - about chasing and making things happen, dribbling, strength, pace - he's not so good at those things, so I think he's rightly on the bench. I think he'll stay there until our midfield improves, but I think there's a role to play for him off the bench until that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbauer24 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Should be starting ahead of Gestede, offers a hell of a lot more and it was no coincidence we looked a lot more threatening once he came on. His play to put Ayew through was brilliant. Kodjia, McCormack with Ayew and Adomah in support is the way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Just seen his skill in setting up Ayew's chance in the highlights. It was great play, wriggled away from about three defenders and a pinpoint pass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Made a difference when he came on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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