Transfer Rumour Ellis Simms (2 Viewers)

[Skybluedownunder]

Hiding is a good way of putting it tbh

Reminds me of Shipley when he realised he was out of his depth at this level. Ran around a bit, made the odd run to somewhere knowing he cant get the ball and was genuinely anonymous

There were a few games that first season up I genuinely didn't know he was playing

Come on guys, Simms will turn out to be a good player just have faith.
He was with both Man City & Everton, you don’t play for those two clubs if you are shit.
Loads of good, hopeful clubs in the championship were all wanting him so everyone would have done their research on his ability.
Let’s all have some faith and get behind him


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[ProfessorbyGrace]

The question of confidence keeps popping up - I would imagine that the staff are doing all they can to get/keep his confidence up, as a striker with an unfathomably hanging head is a waste of a space on the team sheet.

Either he wants to succeed, and be an integral part of the team, or he doesn’t. And if we’re about 10-15 games in and he still isn’t ‘up to speed’ then the issue is a question of commitment.

This applies to any player, really, not just Simms.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Wrights was easier, Godden had absolutely no time and it pretty much just bounced off him

Godden had an open goal… I’m sure even Godden would have the accountability to admit he should’ve buried that 9 times out of 10.

Wright’s chance wasn’t an ‘easy’, he should’ve scored and lacked that finesse.

 

[shmmeee]

Vik would miss three of these a game TBF. The fact we’re agonising over one or two chances a game shows how poor the chance we’re creating are.

 

[ccfcricoh]

Godden had an open goal… I’m sure even Godden would have the accountability to admit he should’ve buried that 9 times out of 10.

Wright’s chance wasn’t an ‘easy’, he should’ve scored and lacked that finesse.

not saying he shouldnt have scored, but it was nothing like an open goal and got pinged at him, watch it again. Wright had the same chance with the added benefit of time and touches...

irrelevant anyway on a thread about Simms (who didnt miss either!)

 

[croatskyblue]

Hiding is a good way of putting it tbh

Reminds me of Shipley when he realised he was out of his depth at this level. Ran around a bit, made the odd run to somewhere knowing he cant get the ball and was genuinely anonymous

There were a few games that first season up I genuinely didn't know he was playing

So you’re saying he’s out of his depth and he knows it?

 

[Saddlebrains]

So you’re saying he’s out of his depth and he knows it?

Yes. A fantastic L1 player mind, any team in that league should have him as he gets goals and assists for a laugh at that level. A midfield Dwight Gayle basically

 

[croatskyblue]

Yes. A fantastic L1 player mind, any team in that league should have him as he gets goals and assists for a laugh at that level. A midfield Dwight Gayle basically

I don’t care about Shipley- you’re saying Simms is the same?

 

[ceetee]

Godden had an open goal… I’m sure even Godden would have the accountability to admit he should’ve buried that 9 times out of 10.

Wright’s chance wasn’t an ‘easy’, he should’ve scored and lacked that finesse.

It was a good chance but the goalkeeper deserves credit for his positioning

 

[Saddlebrains]

I don’t care about Shipley- you’re saying Simms is the same?

I'm saying he's hiding, whether that's low on confidence or what

 

[CCFCSteve]

I'm saying he's hiding, whether that's low on confidence or what

Im not sure he is (if he is after only three games I’d be worried - especially after scoring a few in pre season). I think it’s more him and the team aren’t on the right wavelength yet and the opposition have been set up pretty well defensively against us

 

[croatskyblue]

I'm saying he's hiding, whether that's low on confidence or what

Total bollocks. It’s just not working for him yet, things aren’t coming off yet- no denying that. But to accuse him of “hiding”, you think Robins would put up with that with what we know about him? Rubbish.

 

[tisza]

All these Vik comparisons - he got something like 3 goals in his 1st 20 odd games on loan here. We still signed him and that turned out pretty well.
Price tag seems to muddy the waters. Simms has less than 25 championship games under his belt and it's a new club.
Like any striker might just need that 1st goal to get him going

 

[NorthernWisdom]

We were never going to get anyone anywhere near the level of Gyokeres though were we? That's why we had to sign two!

 

[shmmeee]

We were never going to get anyone anywhere near the level of Gyokeres though were we? That's why we had to sign two!

Wright is the Vik replacement. Simms is here to do what Walker couldn’t and steal Godden’s crown.

 

[Warwickhunt]

we either get to the bylines to cross it in or the midfield threads a ball through! i have seen very little in the games i have seen this season? thats what needs sorting to get both our forwards off the mark!

 

[Finham]

we either get to the bylines to cross it in or the midfield threads a ball through! i have seen very little in the games i have seen this season? thats what needs sorting to get both our forwards off the mark!

They both strike me as players who would enjoy a more direct style of play. Wright and Simms would surely benefit from crosses into the box. Best get Sakamoto in somewhere!

 

[usskyblue]

Played well.. one of the few positives tonight. Worked hard, showed some nice touches and despite not scoring yet, was confident enough to take on the shot himself, instead of looking to lay it off.

 

[Finham]

Played well.. one of the few positives tonight. Worked hard, showed some nice touches and despite not scoring yet, was confident enough to take on the shot himself, instead of looking to lay it off.

Played quite well, definitely looked happier out there and unlucky not to score.

 

[Matt smith]

Played quite well, definitely looked happier out there and unlucky not to score.

Thought he played well tonightv

 

[Londonccfcfan]

Looks a striker. Very comfortable with Simms. He will be class. Age 22.

Looked sharp and Quick which surprised me.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Played quite well, definitely looked happier out there and unlucky not to score.

My MOTM mostly for his first half efforts, worked very hard and showed decent pace and strength. Really deserved a goal for that effort which hit the woodwork.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Nothing has changed for me I thought he would be the leading scorer and still think he will be, once one goes in a lot will follow.

 

[Londonccfcfan]

Nothing has changed for me I thought he would be the leading scorer and still think he will be, once one goes in a lot will follow.

He needs to be the lone striker.

With box midfield behind him.

 

[shmmeee]

Thought he looked a lot better as the main striker

 

[Londonccfcfan]

Simms is the only glimmer of light from last night. Yet hes made the scapegoat again to bring on "Haji shite shite shite"

When clearly Godden should have made way.

 

[NorthernWisdom]

Simms is the only glimmer of light from last night. Yet hes made the scapegoat again to bring on "Haji shite shite shite"

When clearly Godden should have made way.

I thought that at the time, but Simms did fade second half.

 

[Londonccfcfan]

I thought that at the time, but Simms did fade second half.

Simms actually is proven at this proven al be it half a very successful season at Sunderland. I have zero doubts about Simms. He just needs to play!

 

[Martin180]

Thought he was a real handful first half , showed pace ,strength and a willingness to be direct . Lots to build on and should start every game from now on

 

[Matt smith]

Thought he was a real handful first half , showed pace ,strength and a willingness to be direct . Lots to build on and should start every game from now on

Glad he had the confidence to hit that shot rather than lay it back, he needs a run

 

[MTK]

He did well last night and unlucky not to score with that shot that hit the woodwork. You can see what his qualities are, qualities that will come to the fore as he gains in confidence and gets match sharp.

 

[Alan Dugdales Moustache]

Simms played well in the first half but there were occasions in the second half his control and shooting were awful. He was taken off at the right time.

 

[Sick Boy]

There’s definitely a player there, let’s hope he’s another who doesn’t become devoid of confidence.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Simms played well in the first half but there were occasions in the second half his control and shooting were awful. He was taken off at the right time.

He was still doing more than the untouchable Godden.

 

[steveo1987]

There’s definitely a player there, let’s hope he’s another who doesn’t become devoid of confidence.

Looked pretty good for me, touch deserted him 2nd half with continually having a heavy touch but looked decent, hope he gets a proper run in the team over Wright, that missed sitter last night was incredible after watching it back on TV, live , it looked a bit of a difficult chance.