Simms and Assante (20 Viewers)

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Another player proving what happens when you buy in to what Lampard and his staff are offering, and with Wright out for a few weeks, it’s very welcome.

 

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[jimmyhillsbarmyarmy]

I am often disappointed by Simms contribution but he looked on it yesterday and up for the challenge. If he can keep this up then he will be difficult to drop.

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

He jumped for a goal scoring header yesterday in the first half and seemed to close his eyes like a schoolboy

 

[lifeskyblue]

He jumped for a goal scoring header yesterday in the first half and seemed to close his eyes like a schoolboy

Live I thought he must have been put off by the defenders jump but the more I see it he doesn’t look to meet the with his forehead but rather looks down and lets the ball roll off him. V strange compared to the header he scored

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Live I thought he must have been put off by the defenders jump but the more I see it he doesn’t look to meet the with his forehead but rather looks down and lets the ball roll off him. V strange compared to the header he scored

He’s scored quite a few of these glancing headers to be fair.

 

[jto123]

As a minimum we’ve got sakamoto, Rudoni, BTA, Simms, Mason Clark in and around the starting line up (presume wrights not available), most clubs in this league would give their right arm for that. All won’t start. Depending on recovery, wouldn’t be surprised to see Rudoni and BTA start on bench again

Simms is the only striker though

 

[Speedie's Head]

As I say I'm glad he scored. If he'd been taken off without he'd have had very little to show for the game.

 

[clint van damme]

As I say I'm glad he scored. If he'd been taken off without he'd have had very little to show for the game.

Don't agree with that, thought he'd played well up to then.
Misplaced a couple of balls early in the first half one of which a professional really shouldn't have but other than that thought he was decent.

Just to throw in a talking point, watche'd a bit of the Sheffield Derby, and based on that would Ì have taken Bamford, definitely, (though obviously I don't know what that would have entailed financially etc).

 

[Londonccfcfan]

Simms first goal at the arena since luton ?

I am often disappointed by Simms contribution but he looked on it yesterday and up for the challenge. If he can keep this up then he will be difficult to drop.

Stats prove and back up what we are witnessing with the eye.

That was just his 2nd start this season.

Uts great competition and Simms great to see under pressure took his chance. Hes a handfull.

 

[Londonccfcfan]

Don't agree with that, thought he'd played well up to then.
Misplaced a couple of balls early in the first half one of which a professional really shouldn't have but other than that thought he was decent.

Just to throw in a talking point, watche'd a bit of the Sheffield Derby, and based on that would Ì have taken Bamford, definitely, (though obviously I don't know what that would have entailed financially etc).

Yeah i thought that watching Bamford...he looked sharp..decent touches. His lack of pace and fitmess woukd be a major issue.

Caveat...he was playing against the worst team in championship history who were dead and buried.

I mean even Tom Cannon looked good. Lol

 

[Londonccfcfan]

Don't agree with that, thought he'd played well up to then.
Misplaced a couple of balls early in the first half one of which a professional really shouldn't have but other than that thought he was decent.

Just to throw in a talking point, watche'd a bit of the Sheffield Derby, and based on that would Ì have taken Bamford, definitely, (though obviously I don't know what that would have entailed financially etc).

Simms is an absolute handfull when hes on it. And the only one of our 3 strikers who love running in behind.

 

[Londonccfcfan]

He’s scored quite a few of these glancing headers to be fair.

Underated the goal..he was switched on and got perfectly between their centre backs.

Thank fuck he didnt miss it as if it went through to mason ckarked he wpukd have been offside for 10th time in the match (so infuriating).

Simms actually is very rarely offside considering he makes and looks for more balls over the top compared to Haji/EMc and Asante.

 

[Hobo]

I have stayed off this forum, after being absolutely battered supporting Simms and Assante. Got total abuse. How are people feeling? Tomtrad43 ( from memory slaughtered me)..Any comments?

Simms and Asanti are great. Works in progress. Just like Eccles, Sakamoto and EMC.

I think Eccles is really underated as a first team contender.

Just as Allen and Latibeaudiere are as squad players.

 

[mrfr]

Na na na na na na na na na na na na

 

[Evo1883]

He was as good as hes ever been for us at times tonight .. they are doing a good job turning his game around

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

I’m gonna smug and bask in the sun knowing I backed BTA and Simms in preseason despite taking pelters at times.

Really happy for both of them this season, both of them have stepped up to the mark.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

We could really have 6 players on at least 10 goals this year.

 

[Londonccfcfan]

He was as good as hes ever been for us at times tonight .. they are doing a good job turning his game around

Wow is that a veiled compliment.

 

[Londonccfcfan]

We could really have 6 players on at least 10 goals this year.

Simms mins per goal best in the league

Goal every 85 mins. 5 goals in 5 starts.

And hes had. A big hand in alot of the goals and games this season.

Norwich...Birmingham...Millwall...stoke.

Hes been very good in the few mins hes had. Hes chomping at the bit.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Simms mins per goal best in the league

Goal every 85 mins. 5 goals in 5 starts.

And hes had. A big hand in alot of the goals and games this season.

Norwich...Birmingham...Millwall...stoke.

Hes been very good in the few mins hes had. Hes chomping at the bit.

He is, if G dog comes on the forum and compliments him tonight then hes fully turned the corner!

 

[Dougin]

What Simms did tonight Haji could never do.

 

[SBT]

Simms has started three games this season, scored three goals and two assists. He would be an obvious starter for most teams in this league, for him to be our backup option just shows how fortunate we are.

 

[Evo1883]

Wow is that a veiled compliment.

Hardly , thats quite the praise for him and i gave him motm

He is 1 goal off matching his seasons total last year .. so clearly hes playing better

 

[skybluecam]

Where have these performances come from? He was good on Saturday but tonight was one of the most complete no 9 performances you'll see. Won 10 of his 18 aerial duels tonight which is mega. Passing seemed better too - he played a part in setting up his 2nd goal.

On this form it would be hard to drop him for Wright when fit.

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Where have these performances come from? He was good on Saturday but tonight was one of the most complete no 9 performances you'll see. Won 10 of his 18 aerial duels tonight which is mega. Passing seemed better too - he played a part in setting up his 2nd goal.

On this form it would be hard to drop him for Wright when fit.

He can be whatever he wants to. He has all the attributes. The last few games he’s been at it and today was the best of the lot.

 

[Evo1883]

Where have these performances come from? He was good on Saturday but tonight was one of the most complete no 9 performances you'll see. Won 10 of his 18 aerial duels tonight which is mega. Passing seemed better too - he played a part in setting up his 2nd goal.

On this form it would be hard to drop him for Wright when fit.

Yes going off form ellis starts right now .. but thats what its about anyway .. pushing players to keep their levels up , haji needs to come back when fit and fight for his place

 

[Skyblueabo1111]

Where have these performances come from? He was good on Saturday but tonight was one of the most complete no 9 performances you'll see. Won 10 of his 18 aerial duels tonight which is mega. Passing seemed better too - he played a part in setting up his 2nd goal.

On this form it would be hard to drop him for Wright when fit.

Always been there

 

[Londonccfcfan]

Where have these performances come from? He was good on Saturday but tonight was one of the most complete no 9 performances you'll see. Won 10 of his 18 aerial duels tonight which is mega. Passing seemed better too - he played a part in setting up his 2nd goal.

On this form it would be hard to drop him for Wright when fit.

100% ...We will need all 3.

Asante/Wright and Simms.

 

[harvey098]

I’ve said it before but he’s the biggest example of a confidence player I can remember. I think he’s also just a massive introvert who’s found himself in a career where he works in front of 30,000 people watching and commenting on him

Even after his worldie he looked a bit like when people are singing happy birthday to you and you don’t know what to do

 

[SBT]

I’ve said it before but he’s the biggest example of a confidence player I can remember. I think he’s also just a massive introvert who’s found himself in a career where he works in front of 30,000 people watching and commenting on him

Even after his worldie he looked a bit like when people are singing happy birthday to you and you don’t know what to do

His fist pumps to the crowd at the end was cringe comedy at its absolute worst/best

 

[SKYBLUES90]

Hopefully tonight gives him the confidence to kick on for the rest of the season because we’re going to need performances like that to keep this pace up!

Fingers crossed it gives Haji a bit of a rocket to reciprocate when he comes back.

 

[skybluecam]

His fist pumps to the crowd at the end was cringe comedy at its absolute worst/best

Why did he do a chicken celebration for a second and then stop

 

[Skyblueabo1111]

His fist pumps to the crowd at the end was cringe comedy at its absolute worst/best

Who cares, a quiet man, who was superb

 

[harvey098]

Why did he do a chicken celebration for a second and then stop

I can imagine him saying in his head “what the fuck are you doing Ellis. This is why we keep our personality in a locked box. Because of shit like this. A chicken?! Really Ellis?”