StrettoBoy
Well-Known Member
Absolutely.
It is clear that FL doesn’t want to pick Simms or Bassette, so we really only have Haji and BTA as our senior strike force. We are only an injury or two away from being in real trouble up front.
Got to get another who can play up top if we let him go
He's a dad isn't he? It changes some people's attitude to getting hurt. That's my theory anyway. He seems like a nice lad, too nice probably.
I think that is the section i saw - he was very much on the periphery.Take a look at the latest City Unseen video where MvE is trying out his soundbox shooting technique with the squad as they troop out to start training.
Simms isn't engaging.
Is there something to see or is it just me?
He was that poor, he scored 19 goalsThe Donkey pictures didn't start until he'd been playing for a few weeks, it was obvious to some (myself included) that he was a poor player by then.
I got pelters on here when he went on his (all too brief) scoring run, but I always maintained that he was a very poor player, and I stand by that assessment.
Haji started poorly, but was always a level above Simms. He took time to settle and adjust, but that's usual for a foreign player coming to the English leagues. Yes he got some stick, and occasionally still does when he goes into his shell and cant be arsed. (Playoffs vs Sunderland for eg) but he will always be better than Simms.
Simms is third choice now, behind Wright and BTA, hes only ahead of Bassette because Frank has obviously frozen him out, and I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up behind Obikwu by the end of the season.
Simms needs to move on for his own good, and im sure we'd be willing to take a loss on him to move him on, but unfortunately, no one seems to be interested in him ..... I wonder why?
The difference is that Lampard clearly rates Wright and will give him time on the pitch. How many minutes has Simms actually played in the league this season? Must be less than 20. I find it hard to see him turning things around when the manager doesn’t seem to rate him and won’t play him in anything but less important cup games.Its only been three games since Wright was recieving the same comments that Simms is getting now.
He has never looked particularly sociable or outgoing in anything I’ve seen. Think it’s just his personality.Take a look at the latest City Unseen video where MvE is trying out his soundbox shooting technique with the squad as they troop out to start training.
Simms isn't engaging.
Is there something to see or is it just me?
He was that poor, he scored 19 goals
It’s a shame - but I do think his times up at the club. Looked the part initially, Robbins got a tune out of him. But just seemingly lacks drive / confidence.
The worry is we’ve seen some great moments here, he did well at Sunderland and scored loads at youth level - he may do very well elsewhere.
Could we potentially create a TIFO/Banner that says "Get out Ellis" and take it to the next game?
He has,but he did manage to scote 19 in one season.He has scored in 15 games in 96 league appearances
He has scored in 15 games in 96 league appearances
I know, but I'm not sure the forum is getting the point across. We need to do something bigger.Why? Supporters have a right on every forum to debate players.
13 League goals in 46 appearances, so a ratio approaching 1 goal every 4 games.He was that poor, he scored 19 goals
I know, but I'm not sure the forum is getting the point across. We need to do something bigger.
He scored 19 goals, in one season, albeit some in the cup .
in a silly goofy mood grendelOh you are being silly - fair enough
He’s not gonna play much unless we have multiple injuries is he- I’d expect BTA to start up front if Wright was out (and Saka was fit), so you’re looking at 2 injuries before he gets a look in.We need to improve on him. Think he will be here until at least January so we might as well get behind him.
He would still be coming off the bench in that scenario. He's not going to be frozen out completely.He’s not gonna play much unless we have multiple injuries is he- I’d expect BTA to start up front if Wright was out (and Saka was fit), so you’re looking at 2 injuries before he gets a look in.
No but Lampard clearly doesn’t think he is going to contribute much.He would still be coming off the bench in that scenario. He's not going to be frozen out completely.
What would you like to do?I know, but I'm not sure the forum is getting the point across. We need to do something bigger.
Whichever way you play the stats, it was 19 goals, in a seasonGreat - so is that the anomaly - or the norm?
15 of those goals were scored in 14 games over 7 weeks
Anomaly or the norm?
So he is still going to contribute. Might as well get behind himNo but Lampard clearly doesn’t think he is going to contribute much.
Last league goal 15th Feb btw
I’d rather get rid this week and bring someone else inSo he is still going to contribute. Might as well get behind him
Well I'd suggest thats unlikely. Id imagine thats what most would want. I'm just being realistic.I’d rather get rid this week and bring someone else in
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