brommy Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 All hail the mighty Haemorrhoid. Don't mention that word. Bloody killed with them. Probably penance for my sins. Aunty 'Peggy'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonoridge91 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 He came on and did his job today. He's not a world beater but we didn't exactly sign him to make an immediate impact, he's very much a work in process. I think he'll get a goal this season with more games. He played just shy of 10 games last season I think, if he pushes on this season and plays around 15-20 it's progress. I'm trusting Lambert on this one as he clearly sees something in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 He came on and did his job today. He's not a world beater but we didn't exactly sign him to make an immediate impact, he's very much a work in process. I think he'll get a goal this season with more games. He played just shy of 10 games last season I think, if he pushes on this season and plays around 15-20 it's progress. I'm trusting Lambert on this one as he clearly sees something in him. How many minutes in those 10 games though? I still haven't had a proper look at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 This is why I don't get why he was loaned out. A few minutes off the bench here and there won't do his development any good at this stage of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 This is why I don't get why he was loaned out. A few minutes off the bench here and there won't do his development any good at this stage of his career. It is probably to do with Kozak not coming in until late. Lambert said he was working on that deal for a few months, if it had fell through we'd have needed Bowery for cover, especially with Gabby and Benteke being injured we would have had Weimann as our only senior striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonoridge91 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 This is why I don't get why he was loaned out. A few minutes off the bench here and there won't do his development any good at this stage of his career. Usually you loan a youngster out to get experience but Bowery has already played over 80 games in the football league so he has experience he just needs maturity. No doubt Lambert thinks keeping him around the squad, developing with them and learning from the likes of Benteke and Agbonlahor in training is more advantageous at this point. Just my opinion that's what I think is the situation. He came on and did his job today. He's not a world beater but we didn't exactly sign him to make an immediate impact, he's very much a work in process. I think he'll get a goal this season with more games. He played just shy of 10 games last season I think, if he pushes on this season and plays around 15-20 it's progress. I'm trusting Lambert on this one as he clearly sees something in him. How many minutes in those 10 games though? I still haven't had a proper look at him. He played the full 90 against Stoke and I think against Fulham and played well especially against Stoke having a big hand in one of the goals and coming very close as well. His height and power was the reason for his inclusion and I think he does offer that which is a bit different to Weimann or Agbonlahor in that sense. The others I think we substitute appearances. I think judging by his style of play he's going to be a bit of a late bloomer anyway, give him a couple of years and if he's not starting by then fair enough but I think writing him off now as a failure is unfair. I don't think Lambert signed him to be an immediate success, in fact I think he was even quoted as Bowery being for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I can see why Bowery was brought in today for the last 10 minutes, he was pretty good battling for the ball and keeping it. Not sure would've Helenius been as effective on that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Did exactly what was necessary today. He obviously isn't a starter but I think for the money we paid he has been an excellent addition to the squad. Games like Stoke (A) and West Ham (H) last season prove this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Definitely the right sub to bring on giving us height and power on the park. Played his part in protecting our lead in the final stages of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Little point in bringing Bowery on today, he struggled in league 2 and it still mystifies me as to how he still makes regular sub appearances for a premier league team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 He serves his purpose in certain games/situations like last week and Stoke last season but yeah other times he just looks out of his depth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 It does show our lack of options when he is the one that comes on for Agbonlahor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 (edited) He served his purpose today. He came on to hold out the draw for us. On another note - new song: "If Bowery scores - we're on the pitch If Bowery scores - we're on the pitch" Edited October 5, 2013 by KjParton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Lack of options due to injuries really. I'm sure Helenius would have come on, had he been on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Not sure, Bowery came on ahead of Helenius last week. There are other alternatives, Tonev coming on (stop laughing) and pushing Weimann as lead forward perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I can't believe this guy actually gets to play in the premier league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonoridge91 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I can't believe this guy actually gets to play in the premier league. I don't think the lad is that bad. He hasn't scored yet but he's had some solid performances and does his job whenever he's been brought in of what I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova26 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I find him utterly uninspiring. I was thinking earlier that I don't think I could name a worse player in our squad (bomb squad remnants aside). He's not hair-tearingly useless, but he just doesn't seem to have any flair or excitement about him at all. Does anyone else think there is a worse player in our squad? I can see Bennett getting a few votes but tbh if we had to give one away I'd rather it were Bowery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) He wasn't even that good when he played for Chesterfield. I think it says it all that despite almost all of his games being 3/4 leagues below, his career goals per game is lower than Emile Heskey. Premier League? Not a **** chance. Chesterfield fans apparently thought he was alright, let them have him back. Edited October 6, 2013 by Davkaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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