I get there is no room for sentiment but it will be a sad old day for me when they have all goneStill think he has something to offer to the team for this season, but I'm really sentimental with the older guard and don't want players like Kelly or McFadzean to go either
As people say though, he's not really suited to this formation and it also sounds like he might not be happy if he's not a regular starter either (which is fair enough I guess).
Still the best finisher at the club imo, but the game is passing him by a bit with the way we're currently set up to play
More stark if you express that on a per playing minute basis ….
I’m happy for the old guard to move on if they are no longer at the level we need. They deserve to play at the right level and we get the opportunity to find new players to get excited by.I get there is no room for sentiment but it will be a sad old day for me when they have all gone
Watershed moment kind of thing
More stark if you express that on a per playing minute basis ….
I agree which is why I said there is no room for sentiment - but it's still sad when it is time to move on they have been great servants for usI’m happy for the old guard to move on if they are no longer at the level we need. They deserve to play at the right level and we get the opportunity to find new players to get excited by.
I can honestly say watching Tats this season has been fantastic. Seeing his growing understanding with MVE is exciting. Toro looks to have potential, Thomas and Kitchin are growing with every game etc etc
We might have none of the league 1 team left next season, realistically O'Hare is the only one you'd want to keep and he might bin us off ironically.I agree which is why I said there is no room for sentiment - but it's still sad when it is time to move on they have been great servants for us
I get there is no room for sentiment but it will be a sad old day for me when they have all gone
Watershed moment kind of thing
But has form for being to slow to do soYep, the spine of players who have pulled us up through the leagues, but we're now outgrowing.
Was gutted to see Dabo go, but Robins usually turns out to be correct when moving players on at the right time.
Jamie Allen I'd keep for a while yet though, I still really rate him
I’m sure 99% of the teams in the football league would want a striker on loan though, still won’t be cheap.Id take a loan until the end of the season TBH.
Robins has a history of getting set against certain players...
My theory on Robins and Godden is that Godden is similar to the player Robins was.
Good finisher, but not quick or physical. Robins felt he was under valued and subconsciously is more sympathetic to Goddens limitations that other managers would be …..
I think Godden is a player Robins can rely on to follow tactical instructions. I don't think his current lack of form is all on him, it's a difficult role. We play with wide forwards who's primary function is getting shots in, they're not supplying Godden. Similar to Simms generally.
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Don’t agree SP, fans pay good money to the club through lots of different revenue streams and have a right to get on his back, Godden is about as sharp as a marble.Godden is okay till the end of the season when I suspect he might move on fans should get off his back.
Works the line well but we have to work to his strengths that’s to his feet, he has a good first touch but it is no good having him running the channels hasn’t the legs for that.
I think the first part of Fernando's post stands. I do think Godden is a team player and follows management instructions. But you are right that Tuesday showed that it is possible for our central striker to perform well, get lots of goalscoring chances and score. Wright had four or five attempts on goal, in addition to scoring. Godden and Simms just haven't been playing so well.Not sure this flies after Tuesday. Can’t find stats online but it felt like Wright saw a lot more of the ball and looked more dangerous than Simms or Godden in the same role.
It’s one game, let’s see if we can keep that up. Same attacking unit against Millwall on Sunday imo.Not sure this flies after Tuesday. Can’t find stats online but it felt like Wright saw a lot more of the ball and looked more dangerous than Simms or Godden in the same role.
It’s one game, let’s see if we can keep that up. Same attacking unit against Millwall on Sunday imo.
One thing I did note is that with Wright up front, we were more willing to play the ball behind Wednesday’s defensive line. The cross for his goal was a peach and there’s not been too much of that so far.
As for Simms, it was a bad miss but out wide he played alright. Palmer starts out wide on the left for me - I think he’s looked good most games he’s played there even if he has been a ‘nearly man’.
Yes it is difficult to understand why in the first match without Godden or Simms suddenly we start delivering good service to the centre forward.In fairness you've been one of the people massively banging the drum that the strikers playing poorly isn't their fault, but generally a lack of good service. I've noticed since Simms missed a sitter against SW that you're kind of trying to find alternative excuses such as Wright getting better service, or he's playing wide etc.
I think we just need to accept Godden has started to struggle, and as it stands Simms really isn't very good. Both can change, but these constant excuses are becoming annoying.
I do think the characterisation of Palmer as 'nearly man' is unfair. A goal and an assist on Tuesday. Three goals and four assists for the season and he hasn't played that much.It’s one game, let’s see if we can keep that up. Same attacking unit against Millwall on Sunday imo.
One thing I did note is that with Wright up front, we were more willing to play the ball behind Wednesday’s defensive line. The cross for his goal was a peach and there’s not been too much of that so far.
As for Simms, it was a bad miss but out wide he played alright. Palmer starts out wide on the left for me - I think he’s looked good most games he’s played there even if he has been a ‘nearly man’.
We never attack the front post. Been saying it for a couple of season's. Considering how bad our crossing is, it's the obvious place to attack as most crosses don't reach half way across the goal.Trouble with Godden at the minute is he is not making movement in the box. He is the typical fox in the box striker, twice in the first half two balls were fizzed across the 6 yard box and he didn't make a near post run like his type of striker usually would, no one else did either by the way. If you are a goal poacher you need to concentrate on getting in the area between the penalty spot and the goal line or your value to the team is diminished.
In fairness you've been one of the people massively banging the drum that the strikers playing poorly isn't their fault, but generally a lack of good service. I've noticed since Simms missed a sitter against SW that you're kind of trying to find alternative excuses such as Wright getting better service, or he's playing wide etc.
I think we just need to accept Godden has started to struggle, and as it stands Simms really isn't very good. Both can change, but these constant excuses are becoming annoying.
I do think the characterisation of Palmer as 'nearly man' is unfair. A goal and an assist on Tuesday. Three goals and four assists for the season and he hasn't played that much.
Every player looks great in their highlights reel. Kastaneer looked world class in his and Jobello looked like a Premier League player.So we just give up on these players? The ethos of this club is to develop players and I’m confident we’ll get with Wright and Simms. Players like Chaplin/JCH were arguably let go too early and ended up progressing nicely.
Simms just hasn’t become a bad player overnight. Watching his highlights, he isn’t playing the same way. That can be tactical and/or a run of bad form.
I’m not making excuses at all, Palmer played really well against Wednesday and he deserves to start against Millwall. Simms drops out of the team and Wright plays up front. It’s up to Simms to work his way back in the team.
If Wright starts to be criticised for poor performances as a lone striker, it would be very telling, wouldn’t it?
Sorry I think this is unfair. The Norwich keeper made a good save. Palmer's shot was on target. I don't get how you can defend Simms so strongly who has regularly failed to hit the target from much easier chances and in the same breath have a go at Palmer for having his shot saved.I enjoy watching Palmer play and hoping he really kicks on. But, his output in terms of goal involvements hasn’t been where it needs to be to warrant a starting berth for most of this season.
Taking Norwich as an example, he missed that clear cut chance and there were a few times he’d evade 2-3 tacklers to misplace a pass.
He deserves the start against Millwall and I want to see him score and assist more.
Sorry I think this is unfair. The Norwich keeper made a good save. Palmer's shot was on target. I don't get how you can defend Simms so strongly who has regularly failed to hit the target from much easier chances and in the same breath have a go at Palmer for having his shot saved.
When you’re 22 and have a good scoring record in all the environments bar one. Including a good record with one of rivals for playoffs. That, and we faced fierce competition to sign him… The likelihood is that we’re the outlier, not him.Every player looks great in their highlights reel. Kastaneer looked world class in his and Jobello looked like a Premier League player.
Telling of what?So we just give up on these players? The ethos of this club is to develop players and I’m confident we’ll get with Wright and Simms. Players like Chaplin/JCH were arguably let go too early and ended up progressing nicely.
Simms just hasn’t become a bad player overnight. Watching his highlights, he isn’t playing the same way. That can be tactical and/or a run of bad form.
I’m not making excuses at all, Palmer played really well against Wednesday and he deserves to start against Millwall. Simms drops out of the team and Wright plays up front. It’s up to Simms to work his way back in the team.
If Wright starts to be criticised for poor performances as a lone striker, it would be very telling, wouldn’t it?
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