Transfer Rumour Frank Onyeka (8 Viewers)

[Otis]

I think it's fair to say that Lampard tweaked the tactical approach when Onyeka came in, so it wasn't just a personnel change. We were far too open and gung ho before, with the full backs going AWOL and Grimes having no help. Onyeka has played a big part in rectifying that, but it's not all down to him.

No, but having FTT enabled that tactical change. We had no-one else who could play the role Onyeka has been able to.

So, so much IS down to him, because we look a much stronger side because he is now included.

 

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[Calista]

No, but having FTT enabled that tactical change. We had no-one else who could play the role Onyeka has been able to.

So, so much IS down to him, because we look a much stronger side because he is now included.

Fair comment, but I remain puzzled by Lampard's insistence in playing Eccles so far forward. Having him alongside Grimes could have been an effective way of tightening us up when we went through that rocky period, especially away from home.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Fair comment, but I remain puzzled by Lampard's insistence in playing Eccles so far forward. Having him alongside Grimes could have been an effective way of tightening us up when we went through that rocky period, especially away from home.

You find a way

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Fair comment, but I remain puzzled by Lampard's insistence in playing Eccles so far forward. Having him alongside Grimes could have been an effective way of tightening us up when we went through that rocky period, especially away from home.

A key consideration is his aerial abilities because as a team, we like to put balls in the box and the AM is expected to be a credible threat.

 

[David O'Day]

still fucking brilliant

 

[jto123]

Can someone confirm that we do have him as an option to buy at the end of the season?

 

[Shannerz]

Can someone confirm that we do have him as an option to buy at the end of the season?

Think if we go up we have an obligation to sign him.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Watching Millwal and Cooper their CB is a beast and fuck all gets past him! Certainly worth looking at in my opinion.

We've put a lot past him over recent years

 

[Balli001]

Watching Millwal and Cooper their CB is a beast and fuck all gets past him! Certainly worth looking at in my opinion.

They have 2 better than him to start with

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Can someone confirm that we do have him as an option to buy at the end of the season?

 

[JSL]

Onyeka is not only one of those players who breaks up play at the expense of a niggly little foul at the occasional expense of a booking, but he seems also to be able to make up ground quickly and win the ball. Just recently he has also shown he has some skill in his tool chest and has also started shooting which is more than we bargained for. A great bit of business.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

Has been unreal, I can’t wait to see him fully fit and sharp on a Premier League pitch in Sky Blue

 

[wingy]

Sorry, I didn’t mean AM, I meant ‘an attacking midfielder’ as in he is far less effective at breaking up play and more effective at creating / scoring (although based on Onyeka’s performance yesterday it looks like he can do everything) - maybe I should’ve said creative rather than attacking

still think Torp is an option at 10 though, but agree he’s a CM against teams that aren’t as much of a threat and we don’t necessarily need two sitting mids

Torps skills are blocking lanes,tippy tappy winning the ball in close contact,doing the intricate stuff passing and scoring worldies.