The forgotten Ellis Simms (1 Viewer)

jto123 · Feb 26, 2026

I’m sure this isn’t the player we’re all thinking about after last night, but I do think he deserves a general shoutout.

Has scored many crucial goals and must be incredibly frustrated that he is not first pick with a good goal ratio. Despite that he still gives 100% when he is brought on and is a nuisance. Many of our players perform well, but it’s the ones who do it through disappointment week in and week out that impress me and push us that little further as automatic promotion contenders.

Ccfcisparks · Feb 26, 2026

jto123 said:
I’m sure this isn’t the player we’re all thinking about after last night, but I do think he deserves a general shoutout.

Has scored many crucial goals and must be incredibly frustrated that he is not first pick with a good goal ratio. Despite that he still gives 100% when he is brought on and is a nuisance. Many of our players perform well, but it’s the ones who do it through disappointment week in and week out that impress me and push us that little further as automatic promotion contenders.

10 goals this year is not to be sniffed at at all.

sc1940 · Feb 26, 2026

I think he has still got a crucial role to play, you only have to look at Lati to see how things can happen.

skybluecam · Feb 26, 2026

He’s done everything you’d want from a 2nd choice striker. Picked himself up well after what was a very disappointing last season.

Grendel · Feb 26, 2026

jto123 said:
I’m sure this isn’t the player we’re all thinking about after last night, but I do think he deserves a general shoutout.

Has scored many crucial goals and must be incredibly frustrated that he is not first pick with a good goal ratio. Despite that he still gives 100% when he is brought on and is a nuisance. Many of our players perform well, but it’s the ones who do it through disappointment week in and week out that impress me and push us that little further as automatic promotion contenders.

We play a system with one forward and it’s always going to be the superior player who starts

Skyblue Bangkok · Feb 26, 2026

sc1940 said:
I think he has still got a crucial role to play, you only have to look at Lati to see how things can happen.

At some point due to injury , etc he will be needed again as a starter. Your example about Lati is spot on .

Londonccfcfan · Feb 26, 2026

skybluecam said:
He’s done everything you’d want from a 2nd choice striker. Picked himself up well after what was a very disappointing last season.

Done everything eight when picked as No1 too.

Tough gig.

Luckily it seems we can score goals from anywhere atm so theres not a huge onus on strikers.

EMC/SAKA/ECCLes and Rudoni now getting regular goals and assists.

Just need Torp to come on and make a difference.

Think there will be alot of cahnges or changes to subs early on Saturday..had a brutal couple of away games...especially this one on wdd night.

ptr · Feb 26, 2026

No doubt he’s got some important goals left in him this year before potentially moving on in the summer.

Grendel · Feb 26, 2026

Unless wright is injured I doubt we will see him start again.

skybluecam · Feb 26, 2026

Londonccfcfan said:
Done everything eight when picked as No1 too.

Tough gig.

Luckily it seems we can score goals from anywhere atm so theres not a huge onus on strikers.

EMC/SAKA/ECCLes and Rudoni now getting regular goals and assists.

Just need Torp to come on and make a difference.

Think there will be alot of cahnges or changes to subs early on Saturday..had a brutal couple of away games...especially this one on wdd night.

Yes I would shuffle the pack on Saturday. Maybe Esse, BTA or Torp in.

Ccfcisparks · Feb 26, 2026

Grendel said:
Unless wright is injured I doubt we will see him start again.

Alright, who cares. He's done well when called upon this season.

Grendel · Feb 26, 2026

Ccfcisparks said:
Alright, who cares. He's done well when called upon this season.

Im just stating what I think is the actual reality

The OP spent most of last nights match thread whining about Haji Wright and that Simms should be starting. Bit like you really.

Ccfcisparks · Feb 26, 2026

Grendel said:
Im just stating what I think is the actual reality

The OP spent most of last nights match thread whining about Haji Wright and that Simms should be starting. Bit like you really.

He's got 10 goals this year Simms. Done well hasn't he.

woody11462 · Feb 26, 2026

The best mins per goal ratio in the league's top 24 top scorers.

CCFCSteve · Feb 26, 2026

Him and Eccles are doing well with in their ‘finishers’ role. Simms heading/hold up play is so much better compared to last year. Reckon he’ll grab some goals before seasons out as well

Grendel · Feb 26, 2026

Ccfcisparks said:
He's got 10 goals this year Simms. Done well hasn't he.

Not as well as Haji Wright has he

Ccfcisparks · Feb 26, 2026

Grendel said:
Not as well as Haji Wright has he

Who cares they both have at least 10 goals.

Grendel · Feb 26, 2026

Ccfcisparks said:
Who cares they both have at least 10 goals.

I disagree he should be frustrated he’s not first pick as the OP states as he’s not as good

I assume you agree?

Ccfcisparks · Feb 26, 2026

Grendel said:
I disagree he should be frustrated he’s not first pick as the OP states as he’s not as good

I assume you agree?

Well we dont know he's frustrated or not. All I know is he's done well this season when called upon and me and many others commend him on that.

covcity4life · Feb 26, 2026

For me he's not as bad as some think and not as good as some think

Made his contributions to a possible league win and I thank him and will remember him fondly.

But won't be here next season if we in prem or championship imo

Ccfcisparks · Feb 26, 2026

covcity4life said:
For me he's not as bad as some think and not as good as some think

Made his contributions to a possible league win and I thank him and will remember him fondly.

But won't be here next season if we in prem or championship imo

Yes agree he wont be here.

But 10 goals is a big contribution this year and will be remembered fondly because of that should we go up.

He's nowhere near as much of a carthorse as Grendel makes out.

jto123 · Feb 26, 2026

Grendel said:
I disagree he should be frustrated he’s not first pick as the OP states as he’s not as good

I assume you agree?

Surely any football player is frustrated not to be first pick?

Speedie's Head · Feb 26, 2026

Grendel said:
Unless wright is injured I doubt we will see him start again.

He looked like he was injured yesterday. I doubt he'll be playing Saturday.

Back in the autumn he started BTA ahead of Simmo when Haji was out, it'll be interesting to see what he does now.

Grendel · Feb 26, 2026

jto123 said:
Surely any football player is frustrated not to be first pick?

then he needs to move

jto123 · Feb 26, 2026

Grendel said:
then he needs to move

Eh? I think we might have a threadbare squad if we moved on everybody who isn’t satisfied with not being on the team sheet

jto123 · Feb 26, 2026

Grendel said:
We play a system with one forward and it’s always going to be the superior player who starts

Of course. There is no contradiction in saying that and giving Simms his due as a great squad player.

Grendel · Feb 26, 2026

jto123 said:
Eh? I think we might have a threadbare squad if we moved on everybody who isn’t satisfied with not being on the team sheet

Well your the one whose conjured up a thread saying players will be automatically frustrated if not playing

jto123 · Feb 26, 2026

Grendel said:
Well your the one whose conjured up a thread saying players will be automatically frustrated if not playing

Yes, that is what I said haha. You then said he should move on if that’s the case, which seemed a silly statement to me. All players will be frustrated if they’re not in the first team I would presume. Good management helps players see their value as part of a squad + plus a good attitude which Simms has demonstrated. You clearly think this is a Wright vs Simms debate which it is not.

Grendel · Feb 26, 2026

jto123 said:
Yes, that is what I said haha. You then said he should move on if that’s the case, which seemed a silly statement to me. All players will be frustrated if they’re not in the first team I would presume. Good management helps players see their value as part of a squad + plus a good attitude which Simms has demonstrated. You clearly think this is a Wright vs Simms debate which it is not.

In the match thread you stated Simms should be starting away games which given his dire efforts the last game he started seems rather detached from reality

SBT · Feb 26, 2026

Seems strange to single out Simms for praise after last night’s game, but even stranger to be singling him out for his overall performances this season.

Ccfcisparks · Feb 26, 2026

Grendel said:
In the match thread you stated Simms should be starting away games which given his dire efforts the last game he started seems rather detached from reality

He has 10 goals this season G Dawg!

Deleted member 7943 · Feb 26, 2026

jto123 said:
I’m sure this isn’t the player we’re all thinking about after last night, but I do think he deserves a general shoutout.

Has scored many crucial goals and must be incredibly frustrated that he is not first pick with a good goal ratio. Despite that he still gives 100% when he is brought on and is a nuisance. Many of our players perform well, but it’s the ones who do it through disappointment week in and week out that impress me and push us that little further as automatic promotion contenders.

I agree i think simms deserves credit for his return when called upon this season

covcity4life · Feb 26, 2026

Will say thism though, wright got criticism first half yesterday for working harder and impacting the game much more than Simms usually does

Deleted member 7943 · Feb 26, 2026

covcity4life said:
Will say thism though, wright got criticism first half yesterday for working harder and impacting the game much more than Simms usually does

Wright worked exceptionally hard 1st half yeterday .. truth is alot of people just dont get it

Danceswithhorses · Feb 26, 2026

I think there's a good chance that he will start on Saturday.
Haji was still holding his shoulder at the end of the game.
It would be an ideal time to rest Wright and introduce a fresh Ellis Simms.

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