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Post by Gods on Sept 22, 2016 8:06:35 GMT
He's as wide as a house isn't he, wider than he is high?
Looks solid holding the ball up but not hard to see why he didn't suit Man City, he's not exctly what you'd call 'quicksilver'.
Let's see, needs to work doesn't it, if he doesn't fire I think we're sunk without trace.
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Post by nicholasjalcock on Sept 22, 2016 8:11:38 GMT
Since his transfer to Man City he's hardly played a game. We've got no choice but to persevere. It looks like 'Arnie' will be top scorer again! A winger who can't shoot and can't head a ball!
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Post by werrington on Sept 22, 2016 8:12:15 GMT
He needs to start up top alongside Diouf Saturday
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Post by potts348 on Sept 22, 2016 8:13:17 GMT
He has come into an absolute shit show so far so I don't its fair to judge him.
We know what he's capable of from his time at Swansea.
No reason he can't do it here if we get act together and provide him with service.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 8:14:58 GMT
He's literally starving.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Sept 22, 2016 8:15:08 GMT
Needs to gain some fitness clearly and importantly needs a goal to gain confidence just like the team.
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Post by Pugsley on Sept 22, 2016 8:21:03 GMT
Desperate for a goal. Defenders reading his game and nicking the ball off him. Isolated somewhat. Should of scored 3 last night.
My opinion - we should of tried harder for Berahino.
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Post by Robo10 on Sept 22, 2016 8:22:01 GMT
Unfit, out of confidence, desperately needs games and goals!
Obvs a striker in there, but the couple of half chances he had when he didnt shoot and tried to tee up the perfect chance summed it up.
Thought the same of Sobhi, was great, but when he had the chance to shoot he looked for a pass, guess thats just inexperience and not wanting to get bollocked.
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Post by greystokie on Sept 22, 2016 8:37:45 GMT
Clearly he is "ring rusty " which will clear in time but I'm not sure that LMH will play a system that utilises his strengths!
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Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 22, 2016 8:40:12 GMT
I thought he played very well last night.
And how he held the ball up was calling for Bojan to run off him, I really do think it's a partnership made in heaven. He linked beautifully with Arnie and Sobhi who held the ball up really well too and they seemed to all have an understanding. We just need to get runners past him when he does hold it up.
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Post by strettonstokie on Sept 22, 2016 8:44:25 GMT
I thought he played very well last night. And how he held the ball up was calling for Bojan to run off him, I really do think it's a partnership made in heaven. He linked beautifully with Arnie and Sobhi who held the ball up really well too and they seemed to all have an understanding. We just need to get runner past him when he does hold it up. most defo hes far to isolated most of the time!! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 8:47:02 GMT
I thought he played very well last night. And how he held the ball up was calling for Bojan to run off him, I really do think it's a partnership made in heaven. He linked beautifully with Arnie and Sobhi who held the ball up really well too and they seemed to all have an understanding. We just need to get runners past him when he does hold it up. It's would be if Bojan hadn't forgotten how to play his game. |
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Post by clintonbaptiste on Sept 22, 2016 8:51:56 GMT
He needs to start up top alongside Diouf Saturday 442 This. Why the hell can't we go to a 4-4-2? its almost deemed unfashionable nowadays, its what we're crying out for especially if XS is back, this 4-5-1 isn't working for us and for me is and has been the factor in our lack of goals under Hughes. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 8:52:24 GMT
He's rusty, needs games.
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Post by Rick Grimes on Sept 22, 2016 8:55:25 GMT
I thought he played very well last night. And how he held the ball up was calling for Bojan to run off him, I really do think it's a partnership made in heaven. He linked beautifully with Arnie and Sobhi who held the ball up really well too and they seemed to all have an understanding. We just need to get runners past him when he does hold it up. I thought the same as well. He's shown he can hold the ball up and bring others into play so we need Bojan to be buzzing in and around him. So far the supporting players haven't done this and Bojan seems to like dropping deep to pick up the ball but I think he needs to be instructed to stay in the 'hole'. As soon as Bony gets a goal he'll be up and running. |
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Post by maninasuitcase on Sept 22, 2016 8:56:26 GMT
Makes akinfenwa look anoerexic.
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Post by stokerstayinup on Sept 22, 2016 9:01:32 GMT
Clearly not match fit but I'm underwhelmed so far.By the time he's up to speed the manager who signed him may be gone.We needed someone to come in and hit the ground running.
Think I'd prefer Diouf's pace against WBA's backline on Saturday.
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Post by cousindupree on Sept 22, 2016 9:03:43 GMT
What happened to the Bony who played for Swansea? We should have loaned him.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 9:14:59 GMT
What happened to the Bony who played for Swansea? We should have loaned him. He fucked off once he'd made his money at Man City. |
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Post by edaboagenawo on Sept 22, 2016 9:15:12 GMT
Akinbiyi without the pace.
Well done Hughes, you'll be a goner in about three games from now.
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Post by lee1982 on Sept 22, 2016 9:15:28 GMT
He needs to start up top alongside Diouf Saturday 442 This. Why the hell can't we go to a 4-4-2? its almost deemed unfashionable nowadays, its what we're crying out for especially if XS is back, this 4-5-1 isn't working for us and for me is and has been the factor in our lack of goals under Hughes. 4-5-1? I thought we played 4-2-3-1 or is it 4-3-3, fuck knows it changes every week though and it shows |
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Post by pez75 on Sept 22, 2016 9:18:15 GMT
he seems decent at holding the ball up, and we know he can score from his Swansea days. However, I have said all along that that I do not think a big static centre forward will suit our style of play, and it seems to be the case. But as mentioned before, its difficult to judge him in light of our current wankness.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 9:20:02 GMT
I think setting up either with Boj behind him in a 4231 or Diouf next to him in a 442 gives us some tactical flexibility without making us weaker.
Either scenario requires our midfield two (Imbula and Allen) to have a bit more discipline, however.
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Post by maliciousdamage on Sept 22, 2016 9:20:49 GMT
He needs to start up top alongside Diouf Saturday 442 Exactly right that should have been the formation last night this one up front isn't working we need goals and pressure on the opposition defence but you know Hughes he's not prone to change by the look of it |
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Sept 22, 2016 9:23:49 GMT
Once he gets that monkey off his back and scores one, he will be flying.  |
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Post by ElworthPotter on Sept 22, 2016 9:39:33 GMT
Looks rusty which is to be expected. But a couple more games and a goal or 2 under his belt and I think he'll be fine.
His hold up play and touch is generally good, brings others into play very well and got in a couple of good positions in the box last night.
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Post by mattface on Sept 22, 2016 9:44:05 GMT
Needs a goal as much as we need a win - let's hope both come satdee.
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Post by Onneravineet on Sept 22, 2016 9:51:54 GMT
He needs to start up top alongside Diouf Saturday 442 I'd love to see a 442 Wezza but just can't see it happening. When I think about it though is a change of formation what the lads need? Last night was a night for Bojan, Hughes missed an opportunity to get some game time for the team that starts Saturday. We lacked creativity through the middle and Bony was isolated and if Hughes can't see that, like he didn't on Sunday, then it worries me. |
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Post by chiefdelilah on Sept 22, 2016 9:52:44 GMT
He looks a way from fitness so it's hard to judge.
One pleasant surprise has been that he looks to drop his shoulder and go past players to make chances for himself.
Christ knows he's going to have to.
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Post by y_oh_y_delilah on Sept 22, 2016 9:56:41 GMT
In three words, fat, disappointing and disinterested.
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