midian Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Had his chance last 2 games to show something and Tuesday he showed abit but today thought he was very disapointing sadly dont think he is the answer.Desperate for a new striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 It's his second full game in 2 years, I think it's fair enough to say he's very rusty and like any player coming back from a long injury he needs more time before getting up to speed and being properly judged but he ain't gonna get that on here as per usual. Saying all that he should of took one of those chances and I'd start him Tuesday night to see if he can bag a goal and get his confidence in front of goal back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Field Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Should start against Wycombe too, if he manages to score, it might give him some confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 6 minutes ago, PaulC said: Gestede is far more likely to score though Yeah I'd agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Doing his best Savo impression. He's getting into the areas which is the main thing, I'm sure he'll find the net soon but agree long term he isn't the answer. Working hard and getting chances is a step up from where we were 2 weeks ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Can see why he's been overlooked by every manager since he's been here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Was awful today. No pace, no vision, hold up play was awful, barely won any flick ons, should've done better early on with his chance. How can the club not see we need to buy a striker ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 We've been better with him in the team than when Gestede has started 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I thought he did ok, could have done with one of the chances going in but can't have everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Missed a couple of gilt edge chances today. Despite the bluster, very disappointing. I really don't rate him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieVillan Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Based on the second half today I think we should play him and Gestede up front and play Ayew as no.10 with the license to roam. We should just play direct and get in around the big men. We might actually score some goals and win some games. We've tried the passing game all season with limited success. It was actually exciting in the second half when we just played long ball and by-passed our sideways passing midfielders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 He's a very poor premier league forward. But you could say that for nearly every single one of our players. He's prepared to work hard and at the moment that's enough when there are no other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 We look far better as a team with a striker of his style up front, he works the defence a lot harder that Gestede. However, some of those first touches would leave a pub league striker embarrassed! Hopefully it is just rustiness and he can get up to speed but it is easy to see where we need to improve to start getting wins. Our lack of a Premier League quality centre forward has been our biggest downfall, we simply have not replaced Benteke well enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 36 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Missed a couple of gilt edge chances today. Despite the bluster, very disappointing. I really don't rate him. At least he got the chances. Our previous forwards werent even managing it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomaspg Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 as someone said, its his second premier league game for around two years against a team which has only lost 2 games so far, that implies a pretty decent defensive capability. Against crystal palace i thought he did well, positioning and movement was good although he might need to work a bit on the endurance as he looked a bit knackered towards the end. sure i really would have prefered if he got that ball in, but as hes a bit rusty i'm not to bothered. Todays game is IMO not a stick to beat him with, hope he keeps up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqueman Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Ony Westwood ran more than him today, and he knows where to be in the box, although he could not find the target today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 as someone said, its his second premier league game for around two years against a team which has only lost 2 games so far, that implies a pretty decent defensive capability. Against crystal palace i thought he did well, positioning and movement was good although he might need to work a bit on the endurance as he looked a bit knackered towards the end. sure i really would have prefered if he got that ball in, but as hes a bit rusty i'm not to bothered. Todays game is IMO not a stick to beat him with, hope he keeps up the good work. I don't think enough has been said about the chances he missed. I need to watch the game again, but I counted at least three where either poor technique or hesitancy cost him and of course, us. He runs around a LOT. His movement is pretty decent. He's just not very good at all with the ball at his feet, that a problem. I'll take him for now because we have very little choice, but I think we are absolutely desperate for a proper striker up there. We'd have won today with just an average premier league one IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 16, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 16, 2016 I don't think anyone will argue with our need for a striker. It's shocking that we didn't get a proper one in in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 He will get a goal soon. He has already had quite a few good opportunities to score which means he is just rusty on his finishing. Reading the Huth back pass was great. Too bad his first touch him down, but the shot was decent. Regardless I think we need him in the team. 4 points in 2 games with Kozak starting whereas previously we were earning 4 points every 10 games. I don't think it's just luck or a coincidence. He is working hard and creating a lot of space for others. Also the fact that Gil came off before Kozak says to me that Remi is really liking what Kozak brings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 1 minute ago, Stevo985 said: I don't think anyone will argue with our need for a striker. It's shocking that we didn't get a proper one in in the summer. It's the decision that's cost us our premier league status. We're awful, but a decent striker would have seen us battling the likes of Norwich to survive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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