| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) 07:15 - Sep 12 with 1939 views | Wallingford_Boy |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:21 - Sep 12 with 464 views | DavoIPB |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 07:18 - Sep 12 by Nutkins_Return |
Yes. And I wouldn't be making him a scapegoat for our start in the first place. We haven't created enough for him. |
We have created enough for him he has just missed every chance he has had. He has been really poor this season so far. |  | | |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:24 - Sep 12 with 456 views | _clive_baker_ |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 08:45 - Sep 12 by gsoly |
Sums up modern football. Our number nine misses a few chances and then a decent section of the fanbase ask for him to be dropped in favour of... a Spanish striker we've seen play for about 10 minutes. |
I'm glad our manager isn't as reactionary as some of our fans appear to be.
Thought Hirst did OK at Brum, and was probably our best player against Southampton. Didn't have the best of games against Derby, certainly should've done better with the header, but he needs our backing and we need him playing with confidence.
I'd go with a 3 behind him that have had the past 2 weeks together, Clarke, Akpom and Philogene. Matusiwa and Cajuste in the middle, maybe Nunez for Cajuste. Back 4 of Davis - Greaves - O'Shea - Furlong and Palmer in goal. 9 of that 11 haven't been away on international duty, and dropping Hirst and our captain in to that isn't contentious given they're both well aware of how we want to play. |  | | |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:25 - Sep 12 with 452 views | jas0999 |
Hirst will start. | | | |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:27 - Sep 12 with 438 views | Cafe_Newman |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 07:21 - Sep 12 by The_Flashing_Smile |
I don't know, as I haven't been involved in training. |
Neither has Woolfy, but he'll know. |  | | |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:27 - Sep 12 with 436 views | textbackup |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:20 - Sep 12 by JakeITFC |
I've heard we had a good week or so with the non-international lads (including a win behind closed doors in a friendly) so I was trying to think what our team might have been for that (not that I think it will start):
Palmer
Furlong Kipre Greaves Davis
Matusiwa Cajuste
Philogene Akpom Clarke
Azon |
Do you know who we played mate? |  |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:44 - Sep 12 with 372 views | JakeITFC |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:27 - Sep 12 by textbackup |
Do you know who we played mate? |
Millwall, 2-0 Town. |  | | |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:44 - Sep 12 with 370 views | textbackup |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 07:18 - Sep 12 by Nutkins_Return |
Yes. And I wouldn't be making him a scapegoat for our start in the first place. We haven't created enough for him. |
Not strictly true is it.
A brilliantly worked freekick routine, ended with him unmarked, 5 yards out, and he put it straight into the keepers hands.
Of course, no striker scores 100% of his chances, but that was gifted to him on a plate. | |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:49 - Sep 12 with 357 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
Yes.
But if it’s not working, get Azon early - give him at least half an hour. Some of the substitutions have been frustratingly late on without sufficient time to make an impact. | | | |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:53 - Sep 12 with 340 views | Cafe_Newman |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:49 - Sep 12 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
Yes.
But if it’s not working, get Azon early - give him at least half an hour. Some of the substitutions have been frustratingly late on without sufficient time to make an impact. |
I'd rather have AthOn on while Cajuste's still on the pitch. | | | |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:54 - Sep 12 with 329 views | textbackup |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:44 - Sep 12 by JakeITFC |
Millwall, 2-0 Town. |
Massimoooooooo | |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:57 - Sep 12 with 326 views | Guthrum |
The only thing currently wrong with Hirst is not getting his shots on target. That's a fairly minor correction (we know he has been able to do it in the past), getting his eye in with regular practice and games.
The first one which goes in will likely help with both confidence and calmness in front of goal. |  |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 10:00 - Sep 12 with 317 views | jayessess |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:44 - Sep 12 by textbackup |
Not strictly true is it.
A brilliantly worked freekick routine, ended with him unmarked, 5 yards out, and he put it straight into the keepers hands.
Of course, no striker scores 100% of his chances, but that was gifted to him on a plate. |
He's joint 3rd in the division for big chances missed (3) and 3rd for xG (2.4). So, relative to other strikers in the division he's getting good chances but not taking them.
You can read that as a good thing, he's getting in good positions and if he keeps doing that the goals will come. Don't think his finishing ability has historically been a massive concern. |  |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:24 - Sep 12 with 150 views | FrimleyBlue |
Personally no
If we are gonna get this side gelling it needs to play
Throw every new signing in and get them playing. |  |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:29 - Sep 12 with 132 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:44 - Sep 12 by textbackup |
Not strictly true is it.
A brilliantly worked freekick routine, ended with him unmarked, 5 yards out, and he put it straight into the keepers hands.
Of course, no striker scores 100% of his chances, but that was gifted to him on a plate. |
It was harder than you apparently realise. There was no pace on the ball. |  |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:31 - Sep 12 with 119 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:24 - Sep 12 by FrimleyBlue |
Personally no
If we are gonna get this side gelling it needs to play
Throw every new signing in and get them playing. |
That's what you'd do in a computer game. Meanwhile, in the real world... | |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:32 - Sep 12 with 109 views | Everydayblue |
Yes, I'd start him... There's better competition in the building now for the forward positions. And I'm sure he'll want to up his game as a result of that.
I haven't got a problem , either, if KM eventually regularly rotates Hirst and Azon to mix it up a bit.
Good players need good players to push them. Hirst has had AAH as competition for most of our early games.
I think we'll see him really empty the tank for 60-70 minutes, under KM's instruction. Knowing there are better quality replacements to come on for him, now. | | | |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:33 - Sep 12 with 108 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 09:11 - Sep 12 by Cafe_Newman |
All the replies are either "yes" to Hirst starting or at the very least stating the reason for his lack of goals is poor service, so, no fault of his.
I'm not sure how that equates to "a decent section of our fanbase" asking for him to be dropped, nor how it "sums up modern football".
I think "2 + 2 = 9" sums up a decent section of our fanbase's online opinion. |
You'd have a point if this were the only thread (and indeed website) it's ever been mentioned on. And in real life too (bloke behind me at PR wants him dropped). | |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:37 - Sep 12 with 90 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:31 - Sep 12 by The_Flashing_Smile |
That's what you'd do in a computer game. Meanwhile, in the real world... |
Who's left not to select then flash
Azor is playing
Cajuste been playing
Nunez is fit
Akpom is ready Sammy is injured
Hirst not firing. Ivor is fit and ready
Mcateer fit and ready
Egeli on the bench
It's not really a computer game scenario is it?
Clarke not playing well. Philogene mixed
Johnson not been great
Sammy s is injured. Chaplin gone
If anything I'd say tonight is the perfect time to have them all on. [Post edited 12 Sep 11:39]
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:43 - Sep 12 with 60 views | Wallingford_Boy |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:37 - Sep 12 by FrimleyBlue |
Who's left not to select then flash
Azor is playing
Cajuste been playing
Nunez is fit
Akpom is ready Sammy is injured
Hirst not firing. Ivor is fit and ready
Mcateer fit and ready
Egeli on the bench
It's not really a computer game scenario is it?
Clarke not playing well. Philogene mixed
Johnson not been great
Sammy s is injured. Chaplin gone
If anything I'd say tonight is the perfect time to have them all on. [Post edited 12 Sep 11:39]
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Bar Nunez (who would he replace?), you make a good point.
Personally, I'd stick with Hirst for now, Ivor on bench with Nunez and Egeli. | |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:44 - Sep 12 with 50 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:43 - Sep 12 by Wallingford_Boy |
Bar Nunez (who would he replace?), you make a good point.
Personally, I'd stick with Hirst for now, Ivor on bench with Nunez and Egeli. |
Tbf nunez is bench. Just named him as his ready to go. | |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:45 - Sep 12 with 42 views | dirtyboy |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:37 - Sep 12 by FrimleyBlue |
Who's left not to select then flash
Azor is playing
Cajuste been playing
Nunez is fit
Akpom is ready Sammy is injured
Hirst not firing. Ivor is fit and ready
Mcateer fit and ready
Egeli on the bench
It's not really a computer game scenario is it?
Clarke not playing well. Philogene mixed
Johnson not been great
Sammy s is injured. Chaplin gone
If anything I'd say tonight is the perfect time to have them all on. [Post edited 12 Sep 11:39]
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We have no idea how good Ivan is other than a short cameo.
I'd agree that Hirst had a poor game against Derby, in the right places, getting chances, but he looked really leggy and tired, as evidenced by his first touch being way off which was unlike him.
He still makes us tick and does a lot more than just try to score. |  | | |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:45 - Sep 12 with 42 views | Cafe_Newman |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:37 - Sep 12 by FrimleyBlue |
Who's left not to select then flash
Azor is playing
Cajuste been playing
Nunez is fit
Akpom is ready Sammy is injured
Hirst not firing. Ivor is fit and ready
Mcateer fit and ready
Egeli on the bench
It's not really a computer game scenario is it?
Clarke not playing well. Philogene mixed
Johnson not been great
Sammy s is injured. Chaplin gone
If anything I'd say tonight is the perfect time to have them all on. [Post edited 12 Sep 11:39]
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Who's Ivor?
Let's not make it any more complicated than it already is. | | | |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:48 - Sep 12 with 34 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:45 - Sep 12 by Cafe_Newman |
Who's Ivor?
Let's not make it any more complicated than it already is. |
Ha sorry ivan | |
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| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:50 - Sep 12 with 23 views | Cafe_Newman |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:33 - Sep 12 by The_Flashing_Smile |
You'd have a point if this were the only thread (and indeed website) it's ever been mentioned on. And in real life too (bloke behind me at PR wants him dropped). |
How big is the bloke who sits behind you? Does he qualify as a decent section of the fanbase? | | | |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:50 - Sep 12 with 22 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Would you start Hirst tonight? (n/t) on 11:37 - Sep 12 by FrimleyBlue |
Who's left not to select then flash
Azor is playing
Cajuste been playing
Nunez is fit
Akpom is ready Sammy is injured
Hirst not firing. Ivor is fit and ready
Mcateer fit and ready
Egeli on the bench
It's not really a computer game scenario is it?
Clarke not playing well. Philogene mixed
Johnson not been great
Sammy s is injured. Chaplin gone
If anything I'd say tonight is the perfect time to have them all on. [Post edited 12 Sep 11:39]
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Well for starters (if you pardon the pun) you wouldn't start the Norwegian kid, who's had precisely zero minutes with us. And you've already said on the bench.
You say Azor is playing, Cajuste been playing, Nunez is fit... well not all of them can start.
A couple of the others have barely trained with the squad, so it would be madness to start them.
Unless, when you said "Throw every new signing in and get them playing" you didn't mean start them?! | |
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