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Sky Blue Pete
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It’s become apocryphal
He wasn’t poor tonight
Sky Blue Pete
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If it were true maybe
Speedie's Head
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Haji was all over the pitch last night, defending our box, dropping deep to get the ball in MF during the 2nd half, since he was getting nothing much up top and he still had the energy for the final break. I thought he had a very good game.
clint van damme
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I disagree.
I think part of it is how well he started, Lampard bigged him up when he came back from international duty and I was convinced we were set to see a really special season from him, but since then his performances have dipped.
Sky Blue Pete
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Was poor at Wrexham
He was linking things up all night
Should have scored his header but he was fine
1 minute gone he was offside and the 2 guys behind who probably were a bit racist decided he was a lazy c**t thankfully they didn’t insert black
He was ok
Speedie's Head
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Perhaps, but not what the xG says at all.
shmmeee
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“Woman” being me was going mental at him all game, for that chance she claimed “how could anyone miss that it was right in front of the goal”. I’m guessing she’s not speaking my from years of pro football experience.
Great_Expectations
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I think I watched a different game; he was incredibly frustrating again last night. Has the ability to be head and shoulders above any striker in this league, but doesn’t show it enough.
The anonymity is annoying. As are the offsides and half arsing 50/50 challenges.
I get he isn’t a target man and long, direct balls aren’t his game, but he can still impact the game more.
The argument re creatives behind him; Torp played last night and nothing changed.
In his defence, he had more touches last night (based on an eye test, not looked at stats) as he was dropping deeper to receive the ball, so he was obviously keen to get involved. But we need more movement from him eg the third goal, his angled his run perfectly.
And that’s the frustration, he can do it, we just need it for more than 10% of a game.
I also get why Lampard keeps him on, as despite his lack of involvement he does have the ability to be a match winner.
The anonymity is annoying. As are the offsides and half arsing 50/50 challenges.
I get he isn’t a target man and long, direct balls aren’t his game, but he can still impact the game more.
The argument re creatives behind him; Torp played last night and nothing changed.
In his defence, he had more touches last night (based on an eye test, not looked at stats) as he was dropping deeper to receive the ball, so he was obviously keen to get involved. But we need more movement from him eg the third goal, his angled his run perfectly.
And that’s the frustration, he can do it, we just need it for more than 10% of a game.
I also get why Lampard keeps him on, as despite his lack of involvement he does have the ability to be a match winner.
Londonccfcfan
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Best sum up his game. Very mixed. Some good moments and some bad. That's just him though. He's been like that from the begginung.
Wouldnt swap him though.
Wouldnt swap him though.
Liquid Gold
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The noise around Wright is incessant.
The man is on track to score more goals in fewer games than Gyokeres but if he lays an assist on a plate for a teammate we have to go over the same tired points again and again.
clint van damme
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It's the type of player he is, they'll always be this noise around him unless he starts being more consistent.
Admittedly that might see him on his way sooner.
Speedie's Head
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He might well pass Matty Godden's goal tally this season too. Only McSheffrey would have more in this era...
He's not been the same player without Rudi in the team... Clearly struggles when he has BTA playing in behind him but BTA absolutely thrives with Haji ahead of him. Haji occupies the CBs leaving the space for BTA to run in to, whereas Rudi takes his time on the ball to draw defenders out to give Haji the space to run in to.
The sooner Rudi is back the better. We have two attack pairing who must be the most prolific pairs in the league despite only playing half the games with each other.
The sooner Rudi is back the better. We have two attack pairing who must be the most prolific pairs in the league despite only playing half the games with each other.
standupforcity
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He was all over the pitch last night... good energy.. but he needs Rudoni for understanding and supply. And yes he's a match winner...
I've just looked at the numbers on this:
With Rudi in Behind Haji he's scored 5 in 5, with Rudi scoring 2 in 5, and we won 2 of them.
With BTA behind or alongside Haji he's scored 1 in 7, with BTA scoring 8 in 7, and we won 6 of them.
With Eccles in behind him he's scored 2 in 2, with 2 wins.
Grendel
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Wright had a much better game.
The only blip was the missed header. Even in that first half he created a couple of chances and nearly got on Kitchings header.
The workrate was a lot better and his defending at set pieces was as important as anything else.
Its nonsense to suggest we could do without him - he will always be a goal threat
The only blip was the missed header. Even in that first half he created a couple of chances and nearly got on Kitchings header.
The workrate was a lot better and his defending at set pieces was as important as anything else.
Its nonsense to suggest we could do without him - he will always be a goal threat
clint van damme
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That wasn't his only blip.
Getting caught offside when he had a perfect view along the line, the cross/shot whatever it was after having the nerve to bolllock Dasilva.
I think he has spells where he struggles to concentrate for 90 minutes for whatever reason.
Ccfcisparks
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Like others have said he's having to adapt without a natural creator behind him, which is where he thrives.
He did his role well, worked hard and got an assist.
When Rudoni is back I'm sure the goals will come back.
Grendel
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O Hare would have been a good fit when Rudoni is not available - seemed back at his best last night
Ccfcisparks
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Yes he would. Lots of people saying they wouldnt want him back but he would be excellent - if unrealistic - as cover for Rudoni as you say.
