He's started 11 games for us this season and we've won one of them (Plymouth at home). He also gets caught offside at a higher rate than any other striker in the division. I'd absolutely be looking to loan him out next season.I do think the 11 games or so where we stuck with Bassette was a mistake because he’s still a bit too raw.
That's all fair, although I just think for someone who doesn't create much either, a return of 6 in 39 isnt enough. 2 in 24 for NB too. I thought this season would be a big one for Ellis, there is still time, but if he doesn't start finding it soon, I'd not be too bothered to see him move on in the summer.When Haji was injured, Simms and BTA’s goals got us into the playoffs when we started that run. Simms has got it in his locker to score a lot of goals in this league (scored in more games, more open play goals than Haji) so looking ahead to next season, I believe he could make a big impact.
I do think the 11 games or so where we stuck with Bassette was a mistake because he’s still a bit too raw. Frankly, I didn’t have much hope last night when Paterson and Bassette came on.
The thing about Haji, that people overlooked this season is that he had a run of 5 games where he didn’t score before his goal scoring streak before his injury. The manager put their faith in him and played him even when he weren’t playing well. This season, Simms and BTA only got a consistent run when we played 5-3-2, it’s been too inconsistent for them to hit a run imo.
Ingrown toe nailIt’s to do with the same thing that has kept him out twice already. Lampard said something about the bone.
He was clattered a couple of times last night and first 90 back, but seemed to walk off ok. What have you heard?I'm sure of a pinch of shit that our captain won't be available for Fridays match!
Were frigging snatching at opportunities...it was just another night where things didnt quite fall for us. Their keeper was motm in my mind. Overall creating chances so we move on.Wright didn't exactly fill me with confidence last night either. That header was probably the worst attempt of the lot.
That's all fair, although I just think for someone who doesn't create much either, a return of 6 in 39 isnt enough. 2 in 24 for NB too. I thought this season would be a big one for Ellis, there is still time, but if he doesn't start finding it soon, I'd not be too bothered to see him move on in the summer.
Again I'm going to disagree (sorry this isn't personal at you, I must've got out the wrong side of the bedThe 6 in 39 can be a bit misleading because a lot of those are sub appearances.
This is Simms’ worst goalscoring season in his career and he obviously needs to improve going forwards into the final stretch this season and into next season.
I don’t see how being in and out of the team has helped any of our strikers tbh, that applies to Simms and BTA more than anything.
With Bassette, agreed. He’s v energetic and a contagious self-confidence around him but he’s also raw and the standard he came from isn’t exactly amazing.
I suspect a few of them had been playing through injury for some time, BTA and EMC most certainly were and maybe Thomas. Torp and Dovin very unfortunate.I cant fathom it
4 weeks back after Sunderland we had a clean bill of health
Now we have
Dovin
Torp
Eccles
EMC
BTA
Thomas all out
Capitulation injury wise in just a few weeks
Definitely.I do think the 11 games or so where we stuck with Bassette was a mistake because he’s still a bit too raw.
No because the forwards need to be serviced. We created one big chance and it fell to Haji in the box where he’s got to score.
On aerial duels specifically, Simms’ 2.7 per 90 is in the top 25% of forwards and given how the officials ref the game, the advantage is with the CB, that’s not bad. We see it every week how the CBs can climb all over forwards and they rarely get the decision.
Bassette didn’t have a shot so pointing the finger at Simms and Bassette when Haji Wright missed our best chances is rather strange.
In our house he’s either known as Haji Right or Haji Shite. No in between with him.I don't think Wright has been very impressive since he was unplayable against Sunderland. He's clearly our best striker by a mile but very unpredictable.
Wright is head and shoulders our best forward. He can create chances and has pace and worries defenders.
Sakamoto was anonymous and Simms did ok by his standards but isn’t good enough over 46 games. Wright was the only actual threat.
Bassette did actually make a cross at the end but he is just another Tavares as things stand
Can't really disagree with that, when he's on it he's unplayable when he's not its definitely the latterIn our house he’s either known as Haji Right or Haji Shite. No in between with him.
If we could get our money back I'd be delighted, and fucking amazed to be honest.That's all fair, although I just think for someone who doesn't create much either, a return of 6 in 39 isnt enough. 2 in 24 for NB too. I thought this season would be a big one for Ellis, there is still time, but if he doesn't start finding it soon, I'd not be too bothered to see him move on in the summer.
It's that damned stairgate again.What is this toe injury EMC has?
Sakamoto is a big concern for me, you can't fault his work rate or ability, but for some reason he's completely stopped being any kind of goal threat. He and EMC are looking for the easy option far too often, it's backwards and sideways instead of trying to be a threat or putting an early cross in.Wright is head and shoulders our best forward. He can create chances and has pace and worries defenders.
Sakamoto was anonymous and Simms did ok by his standards but isn’t good enough over 46 games. Wright was the only actual threat.
Bassette did actually make a cross at the end but he is just another Tavares as things stand
It wouldn't surprise me if Sheaf is injured for Friday. He looked to be limping after his penalty shout late in the game
Out for the season no doubtIt wouldn't surprise me if Sheaf is injured for Friday. He looked to be limping after his penalty shout late in the game
Thank the Lord that Milan is a pretty tough cookie !
He takes the easy option pretty much every single timeSakamoto is a big concern for me, you can't fault his work rate or ability, but for some reason he's completely stopped being any kind of goal threat. He and EMC are looking for the easy option far too often, it's backwards and sideways instead of trying to be a threat or putting an early cross in.
That would be good news, squad looked incredibly thin at Hull.Eccles BTA and Thomas being taken day by day at the moment
Could look at injections if needed to get through the last 4
It must be what they've been asked to do; prioritise keeping the ball over riskier, but potentially more beneficial, actions.He takes the easy option pretty much every single time
It must be what they've been asked to do; prioritise keeping the ball over riskier, but potentially more beneficial, actions.
Imagine we will try get through weekend and re assess.Eccles BTA and Thomas being taken day by day at the moment
Could look at injections if needed to get through the last 4
Eccles and BTA sound close, hopefully both make it onto the benchImagine we will try get through weekend and re assess.
Injections may work for BtA, but thomas and Eccles calf issues are not something typical inject for.
Let’s hope for positive news on all 3.
Happy to put my hands up and apologise, the skipper is fit to play.I'm sure of a pinch of shit that our captain won't be available for Fridays match!
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