| Striker 13:20 - Oct 23 with 2157 views | Wickets |
Just want to add my bit too the striker debate and yes I would like to see us try and bring in another striker if its possible to improve on what we have .No reflection on anyone just think it might be possible to improve a little .The youngster from Burton could be viewed as replacement for Simpson and so will need to be nursed along but from the bit we have seen he has a real chance to make it . |  | | |  |
| Striker on 13:22 - Oct 23 with 2132 views | chicoazul |
They clearly wanted a certain level of striker - hurst or Keane - and settled on Gassan. I too think we need another forward. |  |
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| Striker on 13:40 - Oct 23 with 2034 views | Wickets |
| Striker on 13:22 - Oct 23 by chicoazul |
They clearly wanted a certain level of striker - hurst or Keane - and settled on Gassan. I too think we need another forward. |
No reflection on Gassan but a quality striker who can play the Ladapo role but be more clinical would be great . Maybe difficult to sign the right man but we can hope it's going to be Christmas after all . [Post edited 23 Oct 2022 16:18]
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| Striker on 13:51 - Oct 23 with 1987 views | catch74 |
| Striker on 13:22 - Oct 23 by chicoazul |
They clearly wanted a certain level of striker - hurst or Keane - and settled on Gassan. I too think we need another forward. |
Keane 6 in 16 in the Championship, would have loved to see him in this squad but clearly prefers the playing in the Championship, which he deserves after staying fit and getting his goals last year (he’s nearly 1 goal every 2 games for Wigan.)
Maybe one we could have another look at if Wigan drop and we go up. 29, so still a few years left in the tank. |  |
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| Striker on 13:58 - Oct 23 with 1955 views | ElephantintheRoom |
And if the club signs a better player in every position they’ll be a better team
At some time you have to stop signing strikers who’ve done well at other clubs and make do with what you’ve got. And watch the ones we’ve let go do rather well. |  |
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| Striker on 13:58 - Oct 23 with 1958 views | hoppy |
| Striker on 13:22 - Oct 23 by chicoazul |
They clearly wanted a certain level of striker - hurst or Keane - and settled on Gassan. I too think we need another forward. |
This is George Hirst's stats from the season so far.
Would he have been the goalscorer that would've made a difference? I have to say, I wasn't overly caught up with the hype to sign him in the summer.
https://www.rovers.co.uk/players/georgehirst |  |
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| Striker on 14:01 - Oct 23 with 1934 views | bazza |
| Striker on 13:58 - Oct 23 by hoppy |
This is George Hirst's stats from the season so far.
Would he have been the goalscorer that would've made a difference? I have to say, I wasn't overly caught up with the hype to sign him in the summer.
https://www.rovers.co.uk/players/georgehirst |
I read that as 14 goals.. then realised he’s number 14 😂 |  | | |
| Striker on 14:02 - Oct 23 with 1935 views | Pinewoodblue |
| Striker on 13:58 - Oct 23 by ElephantintheRoom |
And if the club signs a better player in every position they’ll be a better team
At some time you have to stop signing strikers who’ve done well at other clubs and make do with what you’ve got. And watch the ones we’ve let go do rather well. |
That statement is blatantly untrue,
A good team is greater than it’s components. |  |
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| Striker on 14:05 - Oct 23 with 1916 views | Wickets |
| Striker on 13:58 - Oct 23 by ElephantintheRoom |
And if the club signs a better player in every position they’ll be a better team
At some time you have to stop signing strikers who’ve done well at other clubs and make do with what you’ve got. And watch the ones we’ve let go do rather well. |
Suppose we have to agree but the way we dictate so many games I feel we should score more although I accept that our goal tally is as good as any . I always remember us bringing in Marcus Stewart and how Sheepshanks had to push the boat out to get the signing over the line and it was at a time when Johnno was scoring but what a difference that made . [Post edited 23 Oct 2022 16:19]
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| Striker on 15:45 - Oct 23 with 1630 views | Westcountryblue |
It all depends on where we are in the league. If we are in the top 2, with a sizeable points gap, i think a good quality loan signing would probably suffice. If we have dropped out of the pack, then obviously we might have to throw some money at it.
Not many bargains to be had in January, and the worst thing we could do is blow a few million on someone who will probably have to be moved on anyway if we're promoted. | | | |
| Striker on 15:53 - Oct 23 with 1603 views | LeoMuff |
| Striker on 13:58 - Oct 23 by ElephantintheRoom |
And if the club signs a better player in every position they’ll be a better team
At some time you have to stop signing strikers who’ve done well at other clubs and make do with what you’ve got. And watch the ones we’ve let go do rather well. |
We currently have Ladapo, and Ahadme Only who can play the 9 role, Ahadme is very raw and untried and currently injured. We need someone in whatever, we are an Injury to Ladapo away from being very short indeed upfront. |  |
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| Striker on 16:08 - Oct 23 with 1554 views | OldFart71 |
I am a bit surprised seeing as Pablo was doing the rounds that someone at the club didn't offer him a few quid to do some scouting in the lower Leagues of Spain. I do think that at the moment though, Haaland and Kane apart there's not a wealth of top class strikers about. Man Utd rely on Rashford a lot. But he's no Kung Aquero or Van Nistelroy. | | | |
| Striker on 16:09 - Oct 23 with 1545 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Striker on 16:08 - Oct 23 by OldFart71 |
I am a bit surprised seeing as Pablo was doing the rounds that someone at the club didn't offer him a few quid to do some scouting in the lower Leagues of Spain. I do think that at the moment though, Haaland and Kane apart there's not a wealth of top class strikers about. Man Utd rely on Rashford a lot. But he's no Kung Aquero or Van Nistelroy. |
What good would scouting for a player who would never get a visa do? |  |
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| Striker on 16:09 - Oct 23 with 1548 views | BigCommon |
If we did bring someone in specifically to "get us over the line" Then they'd have to be the finished article.
Otherwise its just another £££ gamble.
Someone who will run, chase, and press for 70-90 minutes. Can hold the ball up if needed. Can link up well. Good movement, first touch and anticipation. Oh, and can also grab himself 20 plus goals a season. Doesn't mind being dropped/rotated now and then. Will fit in well with a very tight squad. Is happy to play in League 1 for a team that won't be using them as a main focal point . And whose last 4 strikers have averaged a goal in every 6-7 games (I'm guessing). And comes in under budget for wages and signing fee. And will just laugh it off and soldier on, when the supporters start writing him off after 15 games.
Here's a million quid.
Go.... |  | | |
| Striker on 16:11 - Oct 23 with 1534 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Striker on 16:09 - Oct 23 by BigCommon |
If we did bring someone in specifically to "get us over the line" Then they'd have to be the finished article.
Otherwise its just another £££ gamble.
Someone who will run, chase, and press for 70-90 minutes. Can hold the ball up if needed. Can link up well. Good movement, first touch and anticipation. Oh, and can also grab himself 20 plus goals a season. Doesn't mind being dropped/rotated now and then. Will fit in well with a very tight squad. Is happy to play in League 1 for a team that won't be using them as a main focal point . And whose last 4 strikers have averaged a goal in every 6-7 games (I'm guessing). And comes in under budget for wages and signing fee. And will just laugh it off and soldier on, when the supporters start writing him off after 15 games.
Here's a million quid.
Go.... |
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/connor-wickham/profil/spieler/95435 | |
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| Striker on 16:18 - Oct 23 with 1504 views | Wickets |
| Striker on 15:45 - Oct 23 by Westcountryblue |
It all depends on where we are in the league. If we are in the top 2, with a sizeable points gap, i think a good quality loan signing would probably suffice. If we have dropped out of the pack, then obviously we might have to throw some money at it.
Not many bargains to be had in January, and the worst thing we could do is blow a few million on someone who will probably have to be moved on anyway if we're promoted. |
Well no need to waste money but remember Ahadme was a reinvesment of the Simpson money and think Ladapo was a free . I seem to remember around this time last season many where screaming out for us to pay big for Bonne . | | | |
| Striker on 16:23 - Oct 23 with 1442 views | LeoMuff |
Think this is a decent shout, exactly the sort of player for the role, and seems currently fit and firing in one of the lowest scoring sides. | |
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| Striker on 16:27 - Oct 23 with 1428 views | Wickets |
| Striker on 16:09 - Oct 23 by BigCommon |
If we did bring someone in specifically to "get us over the line" Then they'd have to be the finished article.
Otherwise its just another £££ gamble.
Someone who will run, chase, and press for 70-90 minutes. Can hold the ball up if needed. Can link up well. Good movement, first touch and anticipation. Oh, and can also grab himself 20 plus goals a season. Doesn't mind being dropped/rotated now and then. Will fit in well with a very tight squad. Is happy to play in League 1 for a team that won't be using them as a main focal point . And whose last 4 strikers have averaged a goal in every 6-7 games (I'm guessing). And comes in under budget for wages and signing fee. And will just laugh it off and soldier on, when the supporters start writing him off after 15 games.
Here's a million quid.
Go.... |
But as things stand we have one fit centre forward , to use an old term , TJJ was said to be a another number 10 as i remember it he came in as back up to Chaplin and Harness but is now being used to rotate with Ladapo . Jackson is for me better out wide in our system so as things stand fingers crossed Freddie stays fit . | | | |
| Striker on 16:51 - Oct 23 with 1367 views | Eireannach_gorm |
Whats the situation with Tete Yengi? |  | | |
| Striker on 16:56 - Oct 23 with 1337 views | pennblue |
| Striker on 16:18 - Oct 23 by Wickets |
Well no need to waste money but remember Ahadme was a reinvesment of the Simpson money and think Ladapo was a free . I seem to remember around this time last season many where screaming out for us to pay big for Bonne . |
Bonne must still be an option, in Jan QPR will let him go then surely.... | |
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| Striker on 17:10 - Oct 23 with 1283 views | catch74 |
| Striker on 16:51 - Oct 23 by Eireannach_gorm |
Whats the situation with Tete Yengi? |
Just had a look to see what Morris is up to, looks like he hasn’t played for quite a while. Any further info on him? | |
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| Striker on 17:10 - Oct 23 with 1286 views | LankHenners |
| Striker on 16:51 - Oct 23 by Eireannach_gorm |
Whats the situation with Tete Yengi? |
Glad someone else hasn't forgotten him, he's primed to come back for the 2nd half of the season and bag 15 goals, def info.
Think the Finnish league comes to a close soon and pretty sure his loan contract is until the end of the calendar year. Did look a few weeks ago and think he'd scored about half a dozen in 20 or so games. Assume he'll come back and bolster the U21s or go on loan again elsewhere. |  |
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| Striker on 17:30 - Oct 23 with 1218 views | muhrensleftfoot |
What about Ben Morris? No one mentions him anymore, but 2 or 3 years ago he looked a great prospect until he was badly injured, then out again for another 12 months on his come back to full training. I believe he’s on loan in Sweden. Don’t know how well he’s doing, but he’s still a Town player. |  | | |
| Striker on 17:38 - Oct 23 with 1157 views | BigCommon |
| Striker on 16:27 - Oct 23 by Wickets |
But as things stand we have one fit centre forward , to use an old term , TJJ was said to be a another number 10 as i remember it he came in as back up to Chaplin and Harness but is now being used to rotate with Ladapo . Jackson is for me better out wide in our system so as things stand fingers crossed Freddie stays fit . |
I was just having a laugh with my original reply.
Do we know how far off Gassam is before he comes back?
I'm not panicking tbf.. I don't think anyone in this division is at a level where they can have 4 decent strikers on the wage bill. So if you get injuries, you just have to deal with it..
Ladapo
Jackson
Gassam (injured)
TJJ
Chaplin? (outside chance if we're stretched. Played there before)
It wouldn't surprise me one bit if we strengthened in January. But, tbf, I'm not panicking. when we've got goals coming mostly from midfield, regardless of who's up front . And we've got best goal difference in the division.
I get what you're saying if Ladapo gets injured. I guess it would depend on the seriousness of the injury, if it happened. And how far down the road Gassam is to recovery. One thing KM doesn't particularly like, it appears. Is spare bodies not getting game time, potentially causing a bit of doom and gloom around the place. So I'd be surprised if we signed anyone, just for numbers.
I'm not sure if Wickham would be a good fit here either. Can't see him playing at our intensity, pressing and closing down. Without risk of pulling up. Or just falling well short of the standard required. I mean, I think Ladapo struggles a bit with it, if I'm honest.. Would need a serious medical /fitness test imo. . He was an awesome talent coming through here. It would be a great story for him to come here and do well. And I'm glad he's found a bit of form and fitness at Forest Green But I'd be quite surprised to see him here again any time soon. | | | |
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