BigAl Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Ross needs a run of games he isnt sharp which his game is all about he missed pre season through injury and has a few niggling injuries since he needs to complete a few 90 mins and we will see the best of him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I would be reluctant to appraise him while we have such a poor midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubliner Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 15 hours ago, TRO said: I would be reluctant to appraise him while we have such a poor midfield. Totally agree. It also took him time to settle at Fulham and once he did the goals kept coming. I'm hoping he proves his worth when the African Nations is on because we badly need him to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 I'd persevere with him on Boxing Day. I saw glimpses on Sunday to suggest he will find his form again but it didn't help that he was left isolated by what was essentially a 2 man midfield. I feel like Bruce has generally gotten it wrong with McCormack. Start him in a home game with Grealish and Kodjia perhaps, see how they gel. I thought Grealish and McCormack linked up well earlier in the season. Just as important for Ross will be the signing of a midfielder with legs, so he isn't as isolated. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Needs to be played as a number 10 behind Kodja playing as the 9. However to do this, and keep the 3 cm's that we have to play in the side, would mean that we would be totally unbalanced with no width. Square peg for a round hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Still hopeful for him. If he comes good we will breeze into the play offs ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 55 minutes ago, villa89 said: Needs to be played as a number 10 behind Kodja playing as the 9. However to do this, and keep the 3 cm's that we have to play in the side, would mean that we would be totally unbalanced with no width. Square peg for a round hole. We only have to pay the 3rd centre mid because the 2nd man next to Jedinak usually isn't good enough. You're right though that in order to play with 2 forwards we need to find that balance in the transfer window. I do think we should try and incorporate McCormack if we can. We haven't seen anything resembling the best of him, he's actually very good at this level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 24 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: We only have to pay the 3rd centre mid because the 2nd man next to Jedinak usually isn't good enough. I'm not sure 'The Beard' has the legs to play in a two man midfield either to be honest. He moves like the titanic. Anyway we agree, McCormack is a vicitim of circumstance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted December 20, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted December 20, 2016 1 hour ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: We only have to pay the 3rd centre mid because the 2nd man next to Jedinak usually isn't good enough. I think Jedinak has earned his wages recently and should be paid accordingly. Not sure about the other CMs though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 I flog him to anyone willing to hand over a couple of mill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 8 minutes ago, Richard said: I flog him to anyone willing to hand over a couple of mill I don't think people will be queing up for him tbf. I dread to think how much we are paying him, I still can't believe how much we paid for him either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 19 minutes ago, Richard said: I flog him to anyone willing to hand over a couple of mill Thank God you're not in charge of transfers then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 21 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: Thank God you're not in charge of transfers then. How totally facetious . Give the post on poster bit a rest hey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HanoiVillan Posted December 20, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, Richard said: How totally facetious . Give the post on poster bit a rest hey? It isn't 'post on poster'. You're suggesting something ridiculous, and I'm criticising that suggestion. That's what 'then' is doing in my post. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 20 hours ago, Richard said: I flog him to anyone willing to hand over a couple of mill That'd be plain stupid, considering his goal scoring record in this league!? For whatever reason, he hasn't yet performed for us, but common sense says it's just a matter of time, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomvilla7 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 (edited) I also think that he needs a run of games, I'm not sure when Kodja's leaving but looking at January: Cardiff a, Spurs a (FA Cup), Wolves a, PNE h, Bristol h, Brentford a, I hope he gets a good run and builds up his fitness & confidence, I would expect him to be scoring 3/4 goals in that run of games. As long as Bruce doesn't go with Gabby instead.. Edited December 21, 2016 by Bomvilla7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Just doesn't fit our system really, does he? I was excited about his transfer and he's shown that he's certainly a very capable player, but he looks like completely the wrong signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 20 minutes ago, bobzy said: Just doesn't fit our system really, does he? I was excited about his transfer and he's shown that he's certainly a very capable player, but he looks like completely the wrong signing. And we know this based upon a handful of matches he's played? I might be mistaken but wasn't QPR his first start under SB? He's been out injured for most of the season ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 22 minutes ago, vreitti said: And we know this based upon a handful of matches he's played? I might be mistaken but wasn't QPR his first start under SB? He's been out injured for most of the season ffs. I'm not ruling him out - I think he's a good player, but where does he play? Out and out striker? Doesn't seem that way. Number 10? We don't even play with one in our setup. Out wide? Maybe - does he replace Grealish/Adomah/Ayew? Central midfield? He seems like a good player but just wrong for us. Maybe I'm wrong, maybe we'll find a way to get the best out of McCormack and also Kodjia/Grealish/Ayew/whoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 (edited) He doesn't seem mobile enough for a wide position. In my view his best position is just behind a striker. I suppose that's the number 10 position then? As you said, we don't employ that formation at the moment. But maybe we should? Call me crazy, but we've paid £15m for a proven goalscorer, perhaps we ought to adjust and play to his strengths!? Kodjia can surely adapt, come in from wide positions, and maybe even play as our main striker if push comes to shove. He mostly does his own thing anyway. Gestede however would be a more natural partner for Ross. Ayew at current form I wouldn't even include in the 18 man squad. Edited December 21, 2016 by vreitti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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