Mic09 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 1 minute ago, bannedfromHandV said: We watched a different game then, as did all the people around me as everyone at the game was losing patience with him yesterday. I thought our gameplan was a bit more direct which required Kodja to receive long balls and pass them back. I think he did fine in that department, however his miss has put a scar on the perfarmance. 6/10 for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 1 hour ago, bannedfromHandV said: Lazy yesterday, his closing down is a token effort at best. Abraham is a cut above in almost all departments for me. I'm not so sure about "Lazy" more physically shy for me....when the going gets tough, he goes to ground too often....becomes very theatrical. If he is not scoring, there are games when you have to ask yourself ...what exactly is he doing. For me he has talent.....its the application that's a concern. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonVillian Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Seems to be getting injured alot - hope we have Tammy back for the Playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 28 minutes ago, LondonVillian said: Seems to be getting injured alot - hope we have Tammy back for the Playoffs I'm not even convinced he is/was injured - will retract of course if proved wrong. I think he thought 'shit, after all this kerfuffle over me being down I'd better bloody go off now' @TRO - no it was largely laziness yesterday, unless he was told to play that way but I can't see Smith instructing him to make a half arsed effort for 75% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: I'm not even convinced he is/was injured - will retract of course if proved wrong. I think he thought 'shit, after all this kerfuffle over me being down I'd better bloody go off now' @TRO - no it was largely laziness yesterday, unless he was told to play that way but I can't see Smith instructing him to make a half arsed effort for 75% of the time. I don't think Smith asked him to play that way at all.....I am just not sure its laziness, I think its more an inability or tendency to want to mix it.....I think he is a bit of a show pony....and at this level in this league you will be exposed.....We need more Gary Madine type as back up. Personally, I would have played Keinan Yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Messy Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 4 hours ago, TRO said: Personally, I would have played Keinan Yesterday. DS confirmed in his post match that KD was ill. I'm sure we'll see him in for Norwich. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Kodjia just doesnt put himself about enough for me, can conjure up moments of magic, but they are too few and far between since his brilliany first year here. Keinan occupies defences, holds up play and brings the midfield into play more, really want him to be our first choice off the bench in the playoffs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 16 hours ago, bannedfromHandV said: Lazy yesterday, his closing down is a token effort at best. Abraham is a cut above in almost all departments for me. Yup. Poor player for a lpne striker role however people wish to spin it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Thought he held it up surprisingly well, and was really putting in a shift defensively. There was one point where I think it was McGinn who was caught overextending upfield near the keeper and Kodjia dropped into midfield to cover for him and helped stop an attack at the edge of our box. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Currently third choice to start for me when our strikers are fit. Which is not a bad situation to be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I agree with @dont_do_it_doug. I haven't forgot all the good Kodjia has given us, and he's genuinely one of the most exciting players I've seen play for us. I love his footwork, and I know people question his work rate these days, but in his 1-on-1 duals he really gets stuck into them. He also strikes me sometimes as a bit of a lone wolf, but then when someone else scores he's right in with the celebrations. Abraham probably is a better option, and Davis is also a solid option, but Kodjia is by far the most exciting of the three. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Missed a big chance, denied a stonewall penalty which has gone under the radar. Kicked out of the game by Leeds, dread what they would have done to Tammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 If Tammy is out of the play - offs then I would definitely play Kod - yes he is moody, sulky and so forth - he is also a big game player - he has things in his locker that neither Tammy or Davis have, I can just imagine him chomping at the bit for a slice of Wembley glory - he has the x- factor - just not consistency to match imo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 On 30/04/2019 at 04:34, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Kodjia just doesnt put himself about enough for me, can conjure up moments of magic, but they are too few and far between since his brilliany first year here. Keinan occupies defences, holds up play and brings the midfield into play more, really want him to be our first choice off the bench in the playoffs. I think since his injury he’s looked better as a wide forward. He doesn’t make the defence work hard enough to play CF now, Keinan just needs to grab his chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 16 hours ago, Dave J said: If Tammy is out of the play - offs then I would definitely play Kod - yes he is moody, sulky and so forth - he is also a big game player - he has things in his locker that neither Tammy or Davis have, I can just imagine him chomping at the bit for a slice of Wembley glory - he has the x- factor - just not consistency to match imo I think you are being benevolent.....He has the talent, but doesn't force issues....He seems to be more comfortable with unforced errors, than to rely on forcing them. Unless his talent takes him past an opponent, his muscle rarely does....He is too easily negated on that front....typical of a player at this level, limited. I fear if Tammy is not available for the finals, but hey ho......The perfect preparation sometimes don't work, such is the complexity of factors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 16 hours ago, 7392craig said: I think since his injury he’s looked better as a wide forward. He doesn’t make the defence work hard enough to play CF now, Keinan just needs to grab his chances. That's a veiled way of saying he is not robust or durable enough. I just don't see a way he can get past stubborn defences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 35 minutes ago, TRO said: I think you are being benevolent.....He has the talent, but doesn't force issues....He seems to be more comfortable with unforced errors, than to rely on forcing them. Unless his talent takes him past an opponent, his muscle rarely does....He is too easily negated on that front....typical of a player at this level, limited. I fear if Tammy is not available for the finals, but hey ho......The perfect preparation sometimes don't work, such is the complexity of factors. I think your just saying the same as I am TRO - very talented footballer just doesn't make the most of it - step forward Stanley Victor Mk2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 36 minutes ago, TRO said: That's a veiled way of saying he is not robust or durable enough. I just don't see a way he can get past stubborn defences. Yes, I think the injury softened him up a bit, as if he doesn’t want it to happen again. He certainly seemed more powerful in his first season. He’s a very skilful player it’s his end product that’s slipping away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I just think he looks slow, lethargic and unfit. I used to be a big fan of Kodjia but I'd much rather have Davis/Abraham up top. He just doesnt cut it for me anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, 7392craig said: Yes, I think the injury softened him up a bit, as if he doesn’t want it to happen again. He certainly seemed more powerful in his first season. He’s a very skilful player it’s his end product that’s slipping away. If you remember Andy Gray, He wasn't the most gifted of Centre forwards( in the technical sense)....but he MADE things happen.....Brian Little was the technician. Present day...... Billy Sharp, Pukki,Rodriguez....They work their defender as does Tammy. Kodjia will score goals, but it will be in certain games, where he is allowed to. Edited May 2, 2019 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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