johnniericoh
Member
Yet again we are having a season whereby already goals are not forthcoming and straws only to grasp.
But this season is not unique by any means because despite the hype of free scoring forwards being available the ones we have purchased, say since 2002/2003 until 2010/2011, as an example makes interestig analysis.
Below in chronological order since 2002/2003 and including 2010/2011 are the numerous strikers we have bought/loaned that have had previous reputations as competent goalscorers:
Julian Jochamin
Lee Hughes
Lee Mills
Andy Morrell
Patrick Suffo
Dele Adebola
Stern John
James Scowcroft
Leon MKenzie
Kevin Kyle
Leon Best
Robbie Simpson
Clinton Morrison
Freddie Eastwood
Obviously not all were world beaters at previous clubs but some were prolific scorers and some did get into double figures occasionally.
What happens then when they join us is that the the CCFC curse kicks in and practically all suffer a marked decline in their goalscoring prowess whillst wearing the Sky Blue shirt.
One or two did give us hope but only temporarily ie Lee Hughes, Big Dele, Leon McKenzie, Clinton Morrison etc but then they dipped back into mediocrity.
Only Gary McSheffrey and Marlon King of recent times have demonstrated true goal scoring potential,
What on earth can be the reason for this as we have had a succession of different managers with different styles of play and tactics but it's the same old story season after season.
You only have to look at the many games we have lost by one goal which clearly illustrates the problem.
Thoughts
PUSB
But this season is not unique by any means because despite the hype of free scoring forwards being available the ones we have purchased, say since 2002/2003 until 2010/2011, as an example makes interestig analysis.
Below in chronological order since 2002/2003 and including 2010/2011 are the numerous strikers we have bought/loaned that have had previous reputations as competent goalscorers:
Julian Jochamin
Lee Hughes
Lee Mills
Andy Morrell
Patrick Suffo
Dele Adebola
Stern John
James Scowcroft
Leon MKenzie
Kevin Kyle
Leon Best
Robbie Simpson
Clinton Morrison
Freddie Eastwood
Obviously not all were world beaters at previous clubs but some were prolific scorers and some did get into double figures occasionally.
What happens then when they join us is that the the CCFC curse kicks in and practically all suffer a marked decline in their goalscoring prowess whillst wearing the Sky Blue shirt.
One or two did give us hope but only temporarily ie Lee Hughes, Big Dele, Leon McKenzie, Clinton Morrison etc but then they dipped back into mediocrity.
Only Gary McSheffrey and Marlon King of recent times have demonstrated true goal scoring potential,
What on earth can be the reason for this as we have had a succession of different managers with different styles of play and tactics but it's the same old story season after season.
You only have to look at the many games we have lost by one goal which clearly illustrates the problem.
Thoughts
PUSB