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I'd like to see what a run of 4/5 games does for him
People said about Hirst scoring easy goals that it's his positioning that creates that opportunity, so lets say the same for Azon, he's getting into those positions.
People said Hirst is poor on confidence hence the lack of composure, missing great chances etc.. So with Azon, if that's the same, how does he gain confidence and composure being in and out of the side every week?
Is Ivan Azon good enough to start in the Championship as our main striker? on 10:36 - Dec 21 by FrimleyBlue
I'd like to see what a run of 4/5 games does for him
People said about Hirst scoring easy goals that it's his positioning that creates that opportunity, so lets say the same for Azon, he's getting into those positions.
People said Hirst is poor on confidence hence the lack of composure, missing great chances etc.. So with Azon, if that's the same, how does he gain confidence and composure being in and out of the side every week?
No. He is still a project. Hoping it will work longer term but unfortunately for him I recon a new striker will come in after Xmas that will limit his time
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Is Ivan Azon good enough to start in the Championship as our main striker? on 12:55 - Dec 21 with 1104 views
Yes he is. He's not top notch Championship level yet, but he does make things happen. His movement off the ball is very good, he reads the offside line very well, his pace is decent and his touch is good too. He's been guilty of snatching at chances a little, but he's also very sharp and mentally quick at seeing chances and getting to them. And his interactions particularly with Nunez and Cajuste have looked really in tune too - he's an intelligent and aware forward.
He's intelligent in the way he challenges CBs too - he times his impact against bigger men in a way that doesn't cost a foul and causes them more trouble than the bigger Hirst does. It's noticeable how Ivan goes into an aerial with a CB sideways on, watching the CB and timing the way he bumps him very well. Hirst tends to back in not watching the CB.
As I say, he's snatched at things a little at times, which is a bit odd given his El Tiburon nickname and his finishing reel from previous clubs, but he looks like he's working really hard to get up to speed with the link up play that KMc wants, and maybe to finishing aspect has suffered a bit in consequence?
I still think we need a Delap type striker ideally in January, but I do like Ivan.
It's not ideal but it is better than playing someone like Clarke out of position there, or having to rely on someone like Al Hamadi. Azon gets in good positions and puts the work in. He won't bully defences as much as Hirst does. Who is Azon's cover? Akpom? Will we promote from the U21s? Will we be able to get another striker in early in January - or at all? I hope Azon proves he is good enough but we will only know once he has been given the chance.
Is Ivan Azon good enough to start in the Championship as our main striker? on 14:20 - Dec 21 by Nthsuffolkblue
It's not ideal but it is better than playing someone like Clarke out of position there, or having to rely on someone like Al Hamadi. Azon gets in good positions and puts the work in. He won't bully defences as much as Hirst does. Who is Azon's cover? Akpom? Will we promote from the U21s? Will we be able to get another striker in early in January - or at all? I hope Azon proves he is good enough but we will only know once he has been given the chance.
Unpopular opinion incoming, but Ali would have scored more of those chances that Azon has missed. His goalscoring record at this level (over a relatively short period of time granted) is better than some will give credit for.
Azon is a decent player but we need a finisher…which he isn’t based on what Ive seen so far
Is Ivan Azon good enough to start in the Championship as our main striker? on 15:41 - Dec 21 by southnorfolkblue
Unpopular opinion incoming, but Ali would have scored more of those chances that Azon has missed. His goalscoring record at this level (over a relatively short period of time granted) is better than some will give credit for.
Azon is a decent player but we need a finisher…which he isn’t based on what Ive seen so far
Would Al Hamadi have got into/created those chances though? I don't think he was that great at finishing either. I recall him taking a very poor penalty. Azon clearly has much more skill and potential than Al Hamadi appeared to have. If we need someone to cover for Hirst then we need someone who will work the opposition defence. I don't think either is that.
Akpom should be a finisher so, if that is what we want, play him as the 9.
Is Ivan Azon good enough to start in the Championship as our main striker? on 15:58 - Dec 21 by Nthsuffolkblue
Would Al Hamadi have got into/created those chances though? I don't think he was that great at finishing either. I recall him taking a very poor penalty. Azon clearly has much more skill and potential than Al Hamadi appeared to have. If we need someone to cover for Hirst then we need someone who will work the opposition defence. I don't think either is that.
Akpom should be a finisher so, if that is what we want, play him as the 9.
His goals to minutes played ratio was pretty good a couple of years ago. I agree that Azon is a better player, but the finishing leaves a lot to be desired
Is Ivan Azon good enough to start in the Championship as our main striker? on 12:55 - Dec 21 by Scuzzer
Haven't got much option unless we get someone in in January. I've got a feeling Hirst will be back by then anyway.
Probably not I don't think Hirst is either but would be a superb back up. Although our wingers don't get to the byline and pull the ball back for our strikers. Ie like Burns.
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Is Ivan Azon good enough to start in the Championship as our main striker? on 21:56 - Dec 21 with 491 views
Good sub but not a starter, sorry to say but he's just not a natural goalscorer, I said this when we signed him. His record shows this it's not rocket science. How many chances has he had had and how many goals scored? Shows some nice touches and does some good things but we need better to be honest if we are somehow gonna reel Boro in.
Is Ivan Azon good enough to start in the Championship as our main striker? on 13:11 - Dec 21 by NthQldITFC
Yes he is. He's not top notch Championship level yet, but he does make things happen. His movement off the ball is very good, he reads the offside line very well, his pace is decent and his touch is good too. He's been guilty of snatching at chances a little, but he's also very sharp and mentally quick at seeing chances and getting to them. And his interactions particularly with Nunez and Cajuste have looked really in tune too - he's an intelligent and aware forward.
He's intelligent in the way he challenges CBs too - he times his impact against bigger men in a way that doesn't cost a foul and causes them more trouble than the bigger Hirst does. It's noticeable how Ivan goes into an aerial with a CB sideways on, watching the CB and timing the way he bumps him very well. Hirst tends to back in not watching the CB.
As I say, he's snatched at things a little at times, which is a bit odd given his El Tiburon nickname and his finishing reel from previous clubs, but he looks like he's working really hard to get up to speed with the link up play that KMc wants, and maybe to finishing aspect has suffered a bit in consequence?
I still think we need a Delap type striker ideally in January, but I do like Ivan.
This post is how I see him. He does snatch at chances. If he plays week in week out he might relax a bit in front of goal. But he is a good player and a likeable character.
My only real gripe with him is that he tends to go down a bit too easily. I hate that and it also means that when he really does deserve a free kick he doesn’t get it.
Yes, we could do with a Delap or K Moore type of player in Jan, but they are as rare as hens teeth.
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