Herb70
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EveningGood evening Ellis
Ellis Simms is the perfect case study for a sports psychologist.
Hes a poor man's Maxime BiamouI think Simms would be ok in league 1
He has had just under two and a half seasons in the Championship and scored 26 league goals. In his one season in league 1 he got 8 in 21 games. He also scored 5 in 17 Scottish Premiership games.
A top half team in League 1 would be ideal for him I think.
19 in a season, put him in the top 7/8 in the league, probably top 4.13 League goals in 46 appearances, so a ratio approaching 1 goal every 4 games.
That's for the guy your playing as your main CF.
Not brilliant is it, and that's the most goals hes ever scored in a season.
Funnily enough you neglected to mention the 6 goals in 43 appearances from last season. Did you forget that? I guess it must of slipped your mind
Why? Nothing mental about it. He just isn’t a good footballer.Ellis Simms is the perfect case study for a sports psychologist.
Shunt, great emoji, obviously an intelligent guy, not. The top goalscorers in the champ, last yr, were around 15.19 in a season, put him in the top 7/8 in the league, probably top 4.
There are aspects of his game, such as his trapping, that leave a lot to be desired.Why? Nothing mental about it. He just isn’t a good footballer.
13 in the league!19 in a season, put him in the top 7/8 in the league, probably top 4.
Wouldn't you be shot, if Fat Frank didn't give you one minute, in 2 semi finals, whilst Wright was dreadful? ( Clearly injured)A striker is supposed to score goals - no?
His confidence seems shot and we can’t baby sit him forever.
I would consider loaning him out until January at least.
I think it was 15, but you may be right. Still a lot of goals13 in the league!
He had a decent half season, lord knows what happened to him after that, his form deserted him, and now hes slipped down the pecking order.I think it was 15, but you may be right. Still a lot of goals
wheHe had a decent half season, lord knows what happened to him after that, his form deserted him, and now hes slipped down the pecking order.
I realised after the first few games that he was a very poor player (he was truelly shocking in pre season away at Exeter in fact) but I hoped he would come good, his little run of scoring showed promise, but he never managed to repeat it, I think its fair to say he needs a new challenge now.
It's pointless knocking the guy now, we just need to find him a new home, somehow.
Good evening Ellis
Evening
I just don’t think he is naturally the kind of ruthless, aggressive person that his physique suggests he should be. I know it’s tempting to say he could be a top player if he could somehow overturn that but I don’t think it’s the kind of thing that can be taught, he is who he is at this point. He is past the stage of his career where his physical attributes alone can make him succeed.the biggest barrier to him being a good centre forward is in his head.
Show me his minutes on the pitch?13 in the league!
Out of interest, where does 6 goals in a season rank him?
Brilliant post , this forum has turned into a sewer, it was Wright after the playoffs, now Simms. Grendel leading the charge, followed by Saddlebrains.Usual drivel by the usual " we must hate one of our players " brigade .
Simms started virtually every game during our incredible mid season run last season , while he wasn't prolific his presence allowed others to play off him and find areas to hurt the opposition.
He is far from the finished article but as a back up to Wright he is more than a good enough back up
im not sure taking down the forum because fans dont rate ellis simms is at all rationalCan this forum not be taken down? It is embarrassing to the forum and Cov City and unfair on Simms, 3 games in, it is pathetic, he hasn't played.
I agree with the point your making, but that's why I'd love for a psychologist to work on him. It's what they're paid to do.I just don’t think he is naturally the kind of ruthless, aggressive person that his physique suggests he should be. I know it’s tempting to say he could be a top player if he could somehow overturn that but I don’t think it’s the kind of thing that can be taught, he is who he is at this point. He is past the stage of his career where his physical attributes alone can make him succeed.
Fucking way too many for a piss poor 6 goal return!!!Show me his minutes on the pitch?
My lad was looking for Pochetino in the stands because of Wright performanceWright received quite justifiable criticism for his abject performances in the play off games against Sunderland, and his piss poor run in to the end of the season.
He's now getting the plaudits for starting the season looking like he actually could give a fuck.
Im sure that has nothing whatsoever to do with there being a world cup place up for grabs next summer.
Can this forum not be taken down? It is embarrassing to the forum and Cov City and unfair on Simms, 3 games in, it is pathetic, he hasn't played.
Simms hasn't suddenly become crap. He just doesn't suit the way we play. His 1st touch isn't good enough and he isn't the type of player to get the ball and make things happen. For his size he should dominate in the box more.Usual drivel by the usual " we must hate one of our players " brigade .
Simms started virtually every game during our incredible mid season run last season , while he wasn't prolific his presence allowed others to play off him and find areas to hurt the opposition.
He is far from the finished article but as a back up to Wright he is more than a good enough back up
Are you OK hun?Can this forum not be taken down? It is embarrassing to the forum and Cov City and unfair on Simms, 3 games in, it is pathetic, he hasn't played.
You just have to love it when someone knows more than Lampard and wants the world to know.What an absolutely wimpy response - calling for the forum to be taken down because of peoples opinions on Simms ffs
Plus why do you think he's not playing? Because he's not good enough - unbelievably feeble comment
Shot? Now there's an idea! If we can't sell him and Collins, shoot them. We used to do it with race horses. Maybe we should do it with footballers!Wouldn't you be shot, if Fat Frank didn't give you one minute, in 2 semi finals, whilst Wright was dreadful? ( Clearly injured)
No he's not.Usual drivel by the usual " we must hate one of our players " brigade .
Simms started virtually every game during our incredible mid season run last season , while he wasn't prolific his presence allowed others to play off him and find areas to hurt the opposition.
He is far from the finished article but as a back up to Wright he is more than a good enough back up
Obikwu will be out on loan by Monday NightNo he's not.
Which is why BTA is now back up for Wright, and why Obikwu is still in the squad.
Either Obikwu or Simms,Obikwu will be out on loan by Monday Night
Well yes as OBikwu will be on loanEither Obikwu or Simms,
More likely find takers for Obikwu tbf.
There’s more than just trapping where he falls short. Link up play is dreadful and we invite pressure from the opposition when he plays because nothing sticks to him. His shooting is abysmal and genuinely the technique is amateur. Watch him do the shooting drill next time you go to a game.There are aspects of his game, such as his trapping, that leave a lot to be desired.
However a lot of other things he can do. Physically he's ideal. Tall, strong, not a slouch. He's shown at youth level and in his loans before joining us he knows how to find the net. He's even shown that here occassionally.
the biggest barrier to him being a good centre forward is in his head.
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