| Ladapo... 22:41 - Sep 13 with 3366 views | Funge |
... absolutely excellent tonight, Gas had no clue what to do with him. So much good running, pulling their defence out of place; tonight showed what he brings to this team.
Evans, Chaplin and Woolf will all take the plaudits - but big up, Ladapo, that was a proper shift.
Ahadme has definitely got a bit about him too.
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| Ladapo... on 22:45 - Sep 13 with 3073 views | BlueBadger |
Best not-scoring-very-much number 9 since Scowcroft? |  |
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| Ladapo... on 22:47 - Sep 13 with 3043 views | have_a_word_with_him |
Agreed, its about players doing jobs and you can really see why McKenna wanted him for the system and style he wants to play, the guy deserves lots of praise and you know his teamates and manager will be appreciating him |  | | |
| Ladapo... on 22:51 - Sep 13 with 2997 views | Funge |
| Ladapo... on 22:45 - Sep 13 by BlueBadger |
Best not-scoring-very-much number 9 since Scowcroft? |
Cor, TWTD - front and back of the old NS screaming abuse at each other, over Scowie... | | | |
| Ladapo... on 22:52 - Sep 13 with 2971 views | BlueBadger |
| Ladapo... on 22:51 - Sep 13 by Funge |
Cor, TWTD - front and back of the old NS screaming abuse at each other, over Scowie... |
Scowie was a real 'barometer' player wasn't he? As with Magilton, J Wright, Skuse, etc, etc you could spot a football illiterate by how much they hated him. | |
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| Ladapo... on 23:03 - Sep 13 with 2830 views | Simonds92 |
| Ladapo... on 22:52 - Sep 13 by BlueBadger |
Scowie was a real 'barometer' player wasn't he? As with Magilton, J Wright, Skuse, etc, etc you could spot a football illiterate by how much they hated him. |
He was crap when we had him back on loan though. As for Ladapo, i dont get it in all honesty, i can see its a tough role playing the lone striker but the one thing you have to do is pick up the right positions when the ball goes wide and get across your man. He seems to be everywhere the ball isn't. Its one of those where if we had a bit of a stuttering start he would currently be getting a lot of stick. Fortunately we've been very good and hopefully that gives him a bit more time in the team to start banging in a few goals. |  | | |
| Ladapo... on 23:11 - Sep 13 with 2732 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Ladapo... on 23:03 - Sep 13 by Simonds92 |
He was crap when we had him back on loan though. As for Ladapo, i dont get it in all honesty, i can see its a tough role playing the lone striker but the one thing you have to do is pick up the right positions when the ball goes wide and get across your man. He seems to be everywhere the ball isn't. Its one of those where if we had a bit of a stuttering start he would currently be getting a lot of stick. Fortunately we've been very good and hopefully that gives him a bit more time in the team to start banging in a few goals. |
He's everywhere the manager wants him to be. By doing so he drags defenders all over the place. It's amazing the lack of appreciation shown for someone doing a solid job the manager asks of him.
If we had a bit of stuttering start.... we haven't... because we have players doing what KM wants them to do. |  |
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| Ladapo... on 23:11 - Sep 13 with 2742 views | Funge |
| Ladapo... on 23:03 - Sep 13 by Simonds92 |
He was crap when we had him back on loan though. As for Ladapo, i dont get it in all honesty, i can see its a tough role playing the lone striker but the one thing you have to do is pick up the right positions when the ball goes wide and get across your man. He seems to be everywhere the ball isn't. Its one of those where if we had a bit of a stuttering start he would currently be getting a lot of stick. Fortunately we've been very good and hopefully that gives him a bit more time in the team to start banging in a few goals. |
Heh, I see it differently!
He was terrific tonight - as McK says, who cares where the goals come from, as long as they come?
Proper selfless performance from him tonight - he's creating space for Harness and Chaplin, and they're making hay... | | | |
| Ladapo... on 23:21 - Sep 13 with 2623 views | Simonds92 |
| Ladapo... on 23:11 - Sep 13 by Funge |
Heh, I see it differently!
He was terrific tonight - as McK says, who cares where the goals come from, as long as they come?
Proper selfless performance from him tonight - he's creating space for Harness and Chaplin, and they're making hay... |
I dont disagree with what you're saying and the work he puts in, he just doesnt seem to have that natural instinct to be in the right position to score. How many goals has Chaplin scored in the past 2 seasons from just picking up clever positions. Even Norwood scored loads of scruffy goals (and missed plenty of sitters) because he got himself where he needed to be to make an impact in the box. Freddie can do all of the selfless stuff but also be a threat in the box when the ball goes wide.
*I added Norwood to this post as I thought the comparison to Chaplin was a bit unfair given that his movement is so unbelievably good. [Post edited 13 Sep 2022 23:27]
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| Ladapo... on 23:31 - Sep 13 with 2546 views | wrightsrightglove |
| Ladapo... on 23:03 - Sep 13 by Simonds92 |
He was crap when we had him back on loan though. As for Ladapo, i dont get it in all honesty, i can see its a tough role playing the lone striker but the one thing you have to do is pick up the right positions when the ball goes wide and get across your man. He seems to be everywhere the ball isn't. Its one of those where if we had a bit of a stuttering start he would currently be getting a lot of stick. Fortunately we've been very good and hopefully that gives him a bit more time in the team to start banging in a few goals. |
The fact that he’s everywhere the ball isn’t is because the ball is where it is because he’s opened up the space for it. If he’s dragging two defenders out of position and the ball ends up with Chaplin who’s unmarked then Ladapo is doing exactly what is asked of him. There’s a reason why Chaplin and Harness have got so many goals so far and Ladapo is a massive part of that. | | | |
| Ladapo... on 23:36 - Sep 13 with 2500 views | BigCommon |
Solid tonight. Nice assist for Evans goal. Does what's asked of him. So that our midfield can find those scoring positions. Think he only had the one, near post half chance himself. Deserves a bit of credit for his shift tonight. |  | | |
| Ladapo... on 23:59 - Sep 13 with 2400 views | Guthrum |
The brains he had to roll the ball back for Evans to hit, rather than simply turning towards defenders himself. |  |
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| Ladapo... on 00:01 - Sep 14 with 2361 views | jeera |
| Ladapo... on 23:59 - Sep 13 by Guthrum |
The brains he had to roll the ball back for Evans to hit, rather than simply turning towards defenders himself. |
Exactly.
If he were to listen to his detractors he might have wasted that ball trying to prove something.
Instead he proved his worth by laying on an ideal ball for the goal. |  |
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| Ladapo... on 00:04 - Sep 14 with 2321 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Ladapo... on 23:59 - Sep 13 by Guthrum |
The brains he had to roll the ball back for Evans to hit, rather than simply turning towards defenders himself. |
Think he crossed for the Burns header too.
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| Ladapo... on 00:51 - Sep 14 with 2187 views | SE1blue |
Agree 100%. He might not be getting the goals but he's certainly the one helping create them.
I think his pace and physicality are what we had been lacking since we arrived in League One. What I see is him running these lower quality defenders ragged, allowing other players to benefit. Ladapo fits the McKenna 'system' incredibly well and our league position reflects that.
When he arrived some Rotherham fans suggested he was selfish and not a 'team player', I'd say we've seen the complete opposite and long may it continue. |  |
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| Ladapo... on 01:10 - Sep 14 with 2135 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Ladapo... on 23:03 - Sep 13 by Simonds92 |
He was crap when we had him back on loan though. As for Ladapo, i dont get it in all honesty, i can see its a tough role playing the lone striker but the one thing you have to do is pick up the right positions when the ball goes wide and get across your man. He seems to be everywhere the ball isn't. Its one of those where if we had a bit of a stuttering start he would currently be getting a lot of stick. Fortunately we've been very good and hopefully that gives him a bit more time in the team to start banging in a few goals. |
He's part of the reason "we've been very good."
No, you don't get it at all. |  |
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| Ladapo... on 01:43 - Sep 14 with 2105 views | Kropotkin123 |
Matt Holland wasn't great in the commentary, but he was excellent at highlighting how much impact Ladapo has. If Ladapo can improve his control and start putting away more of his chances (which he is fully capable of doing) then I don't see how you stop us at this level. |  |
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| Ladapo... on 04:18 - Sep 14 with 2003 views | Illinoisblue |
| Ladapo... on 01:43 - Sep 14 by Kropotkin123 |
Matt Holland wasn't great in the commentary, but he was excellent at highlighting how much impact Ladapo has. If Ladapo can improve his control and start putting away more of his chances (which he is fully capable of doing) then I don't see how you stop us at this level. |
If Holland’s “not great” what must you make of Mathie? |  |
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| Ladapo... on 04:33 - Sep 14 with 1995 views | Kropotkin123 |
| Ladapo... on 04:18 - Sep 14 by Illinoisblue |
If Holland’s “not great” what must you make of Mathie? |
Haha, Ian Westlake has been my favourite commentator so far. But I like that we mix it up. | |
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| Ladapo... on 05:05 - Sep 14 with 1955 views | textbackup |
"Ahadme has definitely got a bit about him too."
really? thought he looked miles off it when he came on, ball stuck under his feet, looked slow and sluggish, and couldnt control a bag of cement.
no way did he look ready to me, and loads of work needed on the training pitch, that said if one man can bring him up to the required standard, its KMc |  |
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| Ladapo... on 06:13 - Sep 14 with 1827 views | Churchman |
| Ladapo... on 23:03 - Sep 13 by Simonds92 |
He was crap when we had him back on loan though. As for Ladapo, i dont get it in all honesty, i can see its a tough role playing the lone striker but the one thing you have to do is pick up the right positions when the ball goes wide and get across your man. He seems to be everywhere the ball isn't. Its one of those where if we had a bit of a stuttering start he would currently be getting a lot of stick. Fortunately we've been very good and hopefully that gives him a bit more time in the team to start banging in a few goals. |
I saw a lot of Scowcroft in his time at Ipswich (mostly at home) and he was a deceptively good player. Short on pace and could look a little ungainly at times, he had good control and movement for a 6ft 1 inch striker. Good in the air too. He scored about one in four of his 200+ games but boy could he haul defences around - and open things up for hurtful players like David Johnson.
He’s one of those rather underrated players from our past. In truth I didn’t remember his loan period in 2005 but looking at his stats, he had a good career [Post edited 14 Sep 2022 6:14]
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| Ladapo... on 07:53 - Sep 14 with 1549 views | tractorboy1978 |
| Ladapo... on 05:05 - Sep 14 by textbackup |
"Ahadme has definitely got a bit about him too."
really? thought he looked miles off it when he came on, ball stuck under his feet, looked slow and sluggish, and couldnt control a bag of cement.
no way did he look ready to me, and loads of work needed on the training pitch, that said if one man can bring him up to the required standard, its KMc |
He stood out like a sore thumb alongside the technicians we have and doesn't look your archetypal McKenna player. But he was pretty lively and caused them a couple of problems - one of them leading to the sending off. | | | |
| Ladapo... on 07:58 - Sep 14 with 1517 views | textbackup |
| Ladapo... on 07:53 - Sep 14 by tractorboy1978 |
He stood out like a sore thumb alongside the technicians we have and doesn't look your archetypal McKenna player. But he was pretty lively and caused them a couple of problems - one of them leading to the sending off. |
Certainly not in writing him off after 15mins territory, but needs to get up to speed with what the team are all about.
It’ll take a while, but guess as long as Ladapo stays fit he can take all the time he needs | |
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| Ladapo... on 08:04 - Sep 14 with 1488 views | portmanking |
| Ladapo... on 07:58 - Sep 14 by textbackup |
Certainly not in writing him off after 15mins territory, but needs to get up to speed with what the team are all about.
It’ll take a while, but guess as long as Ladapo stays fit he can take all the time he needs |
I think with Ahadme it's a case of having that kind of golf club in your bag for certain games. He'll cause mayhem and could be a bit of a cult figure IMO. | | | |
| Ladapo... on 08:54 - Sep 14 with 1297 views | NthQldITFC |
| Ladapo... on 06:13 - Sep 14 by Churchman |
I saw a lot of Scowcroft in his time at Ipswich (mostly at home) and he was a deceptively good player. Short on pace and could look a little ungainly at times, he had good control and movement for a 6ft 1 inch striker. Good in the air too. He scored about one in four of his 200+ games but boy could he haul defences around - and open things up for hurtful players like David Johnson.
He’s one of those rather underrated players from our past. In truth I didn’t remember his loan period in 2005 but looking at his stats, he had a good career [Post edited 14 Sep 2022 6:14]
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Terrifically strong as well. I can't remember seeing anyone able to lever him off the ball. |  |
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| Ladapo... on 08:58 - Sep 14 with 1279 views | BlueBlood90 |
Agreed. He reminds me a little bit of Emile Heskey in his younger days. He became a bit of a joke due to his lack of goals but every striker who played with him says how invaluable he was to the team. |  |
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