For the people who can remember.
Did you ever think Jordan Henderson would turn out to be the player he has become? I didn't. Potential at 19 means nothing.
For the people who can remember.
Did you ever think Jordan Henderson would turn out to be the player he has become? I didn't. Potential at 19 means nothing.
Jeez! Thought he was older than that-seems to have been around for years.Had oodles of skill as a kid, went abroad after his Arsenal stint has developed and still only 21, timecwill tell.
Hiwula was not more productive. Our system required the two inside forwards to track back frequently and assist defence and defensive midfield.
Thomas was excellent at that. Hiwula was not. That is the big difference. The work rate of Thomas was vastly superior and overall in the season he was far far more consistent. Often hiwula made no contribution in games and went into hiding
Hiwula scored 8 more goals than Thomas, whilst Thomas made 1 more assist than Hiwula. In terms of end product, Hiwula was clearly a lot more efficient than Thomas, there’s not even a debate to be had about that because the stats speak for themselves.
I’m a big fan of Thomas, he has a great attitude tracking back and breaking forward, getting into good positions to score and assist. However, the lad himself would admit he was nowhere near as efficient as he would’ve liked.
Had Thomas been 10-20% better in the final third, he would scored at least 10 goals. He should’ve comfortably scored at least 15-17+ goals last season. Clearly bags of potential.
He’s earned a move to the Championship and wish him well.
Can’t argue with any of thatHiwula scored 8 more goals than Thomas, whilst Thomas made 1 more assist than Hiwula. In terms of end product, Hiwula was clearly a lot more efficient than Thomas, there’s not even a debate to be had about that because the stats speak for themselves.
I’m a big fan of Thomas, he has a great attitude tracking back and breaking forward, getting into good positions to score and assist. However, the lad himself would admit he was nowhere near as efficient as he would’ve liked.
Had Thomas been 10-20% better in the final third, he would scored at least 10 goals. He should’ve comfortably scored at least 15-17+ goals last season. Clearly bags of potential.
He’s earned a move to the Championship and wish him well.
He scored 5 goals.....10-20% better isn't barely a goal more. Where is the 15-17 goals coming from? His finishing needs to improve a shit load!Hiwula scored 8 more goals than Thomas, whilst Thomas made 1 more assist than Hiwula. In terms of end product, Hiwula was clearly a lot more efficient than Thomas, there’s not even a debate to be had about that because the stats speak for themselves.
I’m a big fan of Thomas, he has a great attitude tracking back and breaking forward, getting into good positions to score and assist. However, the lad himself would admit he was nowhere near as efficient as he would’ve liked.
Had Thomas been 10-20% better in the final third, he would scored at least 10 goals. He should’ve comfortably scored at least 15-17+ goals last season. Clearly bags of potential.
He’s earned a move to the Championship and wish him well.
Can’t argue with any of that
The average game ratings per match can
The average game ratings per match can
Going to charlton apparentlyOztumer has handed in his notice to leave Bolton.
Didn't have a great season in the championship but a proven threat as a no. 10 in league one.
Could be a good alternative to Bright, especially on a free.
Clueless
The average game ratings per match can
Gerrard was a world class midfielder for many years, he made up for teammates InefficienciesThere wasn’t many, if any, people who couldn’t see potential. I certainly didn’t think he’d pretty much step into Steven Gerrard’s boots - but do I think he’s a worthy replacement of Gerrard? I don’t think so.
That’s why he’s s million pound signing I guess
With Chaplin gone and Ponticelli on loan he’s going to have to step up this year and hopefully MR will play him centrally and get the ball into his feet more.Hiwula league 39 games 12 goals
Thomas league 43 games 4 goals
Hiwula contributed more full stop, they played pretty much the same position for Alot of the season
With Chaplin gone and Ponticelli on loan he’s going to have to step up this year and hopefully MR will play him centrally and get the ball into his feet more.
At least he won’t be chasing Burge’s aimless punts.
Which number is higher, 13 or 5?
What page will we get too before he signs for someone else? Im going 42
So a player scores in a handful of games - is woeful in 50% of games but that’s it a binary stat. Let’s also ignore any other role the player is involved in and duties required.
Hiwulas showed some good finishing at times in the box, however was often a passenger in games offering very little in the teams general attacking play. And whilst finishing top scorer he was also part or the problem we ended up one of the lower scoring teams in the top half of the table and why our home record was so poor.
Whilst thomas output in terms of goals was nowhere near good enough, he contributed in every game and was one of our only players who could drag the team 50 yards up the pitch.
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I also thinnk Hiwula was more effective than Thomas and i don't think he was part of the low scoring problem at the club, he obviously didnt lay on assist after assist, but i would say that a winger/inside forward getting 12 goals and a handful of assists in a season is reasonably impressive, not alot of 9's and 10's score that many. Thomas has alot more ability on the ball carrying side of the game. But every other aspect of him last season in the final third was tragic.Hiwulas showed some good finishing at times in the box, however was often a passenger in games offering very little in the teams general attacking play. And whilst finishing top scorer he was also part or the problem we ended up one of the lower scoring teams in the top half of the table and why our home record was so poor.
Whilst thomas output in terms of goals was nowhere near good enough, he contributed in every game and was one of our only players who could drag the team 50 yards up the pitch.
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I think Thomas will be a top top playerThomas looked like a world beater at one point & thought he could help take us up... as the season went on though we realised why he had be loaned out. Lots of endeavour and skill full on the ball, but his final ball and shots on goal were where he failed more often than not. Will he be another Maddison / Jordan Henderson ? And make it to that level... I don’t think so , more likely a Jacob Murphy or richard keogh ... solid championship but not able to quite take it to that final prem level
Nothing against him or to argue that hiwula etc will do any better/ are any better , just an opinion
With Chaplin gone and Ponticelli on loan he’s going to have to step up this year and hopefully MR will play him centrally and get the ball into his feet more.
At least he won’t be chasing Burge’s aimless punts.
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