Town boss Paul Jewell says he’s generally happy with the way the Blues are playing but says there is one aspect of his team’s play which particularly needs to improve — scoring goals. Despite scoring six times against Doncaster a week ago, Town were unable to turn their overall superiority into goals against Hull City on Saturday and in the first half at QPR on Tuesday.

Jewell said: “We played a lot of good football [at QPR] and for a large part of the game we were the better team, but we’ve got to turn that domination, that possession into chances and goals.

“I’m pleased with lots of aspects but I’m aware we need to improve on lots of aspects as well. Even if we win a game 6-0, like we did last week, we’re always asking and looking for better. We’ll always be pleased but never satisfied.

“I’m pleased with the way we’re playing, but I’m not pleased about us not scoring goals to kill teams off.”

Although Jewell says it’s not only down to the frontmen to score goals, the Blues boss has already said that he’ll be looking to add a 25-goal-a-season striker to his squad in the summer.

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nthstd added 15:42 - Feb 24 And he didn't know this until now! Lord help us sweet Mary and Joseph that's been our problem for two seasons!
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Priskinftw added 15:45 - Feb 24 I'm looking for him to sign either Danny Graham, or Adam le fondre. Proven Goalscorers, who can get into those postions that currently scotland and priskin don't see. Our build up play is fine, once we start putting those crosses into the box, we need someone who will always put them away
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dirtyboy added 15:55 - Feb 24 easier said than done, just because someone scores 20 goals one season, doesn't mean they'll score 20 the next, similarly, some muppet might score 3 goals in a season, then bag 25 the next. Didn't Henry score 2 or 3 goals in 30 games for Monaco, then become a 30 goal a season man? A goalscorer is hard to find, that's why the proven ones cost lotsadough, picking out a potential one is even harder.

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TractorMan added 15:59 - Feb 24 I guess we need to look at the support we give the strikers. Would scotland or priskin be more effective with Wickham up to next to them? I'm sure playing 4-1-2-2-1 isn't helping as the front player is spending so much time trying to bring the midfield into the game rather than facing the goal??
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Wickets added 16:07 - Feb 24 20 a season how many has Scotland got in about 1/2 season!!!
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costadelblue added 16:33 - Feb 24 ive just heard that owen is coming here on loan till the end of the season with perment switch in the summer. which i thing means that wickem will be going to united in the summer
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Ipswich24 added 16:43 - Feb 24 Mackail-Smith or Ricky Lambert or why not try Delfonso from villa on loan
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tractorblue99 added 16:52 - Feb 24 What are your sources costadelblue???
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Nunn_the_Wiser added 16:55 - Feb 24 Ketchup and HP probably.
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stringtheory added 16:58 - Feb 24 ha ha - nice one Nunny!
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costadelblue added 17:04 - Feb 24 my mate works in a bar in marbelle where agents, footballers and any one with money hangs out all the talk is about wickem
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muhrensleftfoot added 17:18 - Feb 24 Scotland can score 20 goals a season. Just need to play him regularly and give him some help - i.e. Priskin or Wickham up front alongside him. Would like to see us revert to 4-4-2, at least for home games.
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ip5w1ch added 17:27 - Feb 24 My mate's mate, who works in a bar in Marbellend, says Costadelblue talks out of his harris. And his mate's mate said tell Costadelblue the kid's name is Wickham.
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brian_a_mul added 17:36 - Feb 24 Its hard to score regularily with only one up front from open play. I want to see Murray play. If he is the best finisher at the club than let him show it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With Bullard, our chances at set piece time has gone up incredibly. We are a danger to teams here.
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costadelblue added 17:39 - Feb 24 ip5w1ch i never said it was true it is just what i heard...... vete a la mierda
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suffolkpoker added 17:59 - Feb 24 i cant see Owen coming here on loan this season lol + owen cant play as a lone forward
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christiand added 18:27 - Feb 24 Get Lambert from Southampton. Fans moaning that Scotland can't hold the ball up this lad can and he knows how to score goals. Definately worth a punt especailly when you think of a certain Grant Holt didn't cut it in the Championship with Forest went down the leagues to learn his trade and on for the third season in a row for 20 goals!
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legoman added 18:43 - Feb 24 Goals are no problem. Just stick Priskin up front and he will set up and lay off for the rest of the team to score for fun, like he did before Scotland threw his toys out of the pram and Paul caved in!
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poringlandblue added 19:02 - Feb 24 from where ive been sitting thats precisely what priskin hasnt been doing
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Mungo added 19:08 - Feb 24 It's not easy to find the right men for the job! Our last truly effective strike pairing was Bent & Kuqi! That was 6 years ago (seems like yesterday doesn't it!) A lot will depend on what sort of money is available. The best bet would be to spread the risk rather than put all the eggs in one basket. Hopefully PJ will be able to unearth a gem or two!
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jas0999 added 19:29 - Feb 24 I can't believe that some people still think we don't need a striker! Weonly have TWO senior strikers - the better sides have four or five! We have lacked a decent striker for years - as some point out - going back 6 years! If we really want promotion then we need strikers who regularly perform - not those who score a couple and then go six or seven games without a goal. Sadly, that's exactly what Priskin and Scotland do. Hopefully we will also sign a right back. It's madness that a club of our size STILL haven't sorted this out. Thought PJ may have signed someone by now. Another week has gone by!

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dirtydingusmagee added 19:37 - Feb 24 Legoman, you are having a larfff, ARENT YOU ?
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coco_the_clown added 19:41 - Feb 24 Hey PJ - I'm still available!!!!! Whats wrong with you??!!! Talk to my agent!!!!
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Garv added 20:13 - Feb 24 Bring back Pablo (if palace don't mind) put him up top with priskin or Connor and you're laughing. Que the twonks calling him useless and rubbish.
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Lightningboy added 20:35 - Feb 24 I'd be happy to see the back of Priskin & Scotland to be honest..Priskin misses way too many chances & Scotland's too slow for my liking. If we can keep hold of Wickham then we obviously need a little playmaker alongside him...Mackail-Smith/Aaron McLean or maybe even Luke Varney - think he's still only on loan at Blackpool & probably wouldn't cost that much.
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