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Post by foxysgloves on Aug 24, 2021 22:01:40 GMT
For those who remember him, there’s definite similarities.
Lacks a bit of pace. Doesn’t seem amazing at anything. Just decent.
But give him a sniff and there’s a good chance the onion bag will rattle.
Hopefully he can do 20+ like Pete!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2021 22:04:36 GMT
I think he has the potential to be more than just a poacher.
Works hard, good attitude and has made some nice passes.
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Post by Trouserdog on Aug 24, 2021 22:16:00 GMT
For those who remember him, there’s definite similarities. Lacks a bit of pace. Doesn’t seem amazing at anything. Just decent. But give him a sniff and there’s a good chance the onion bag will rattle. Hopefully he can do 20+ like Pete! I know what you mean, but Thorney did have something he was outstanding at- never seen anyone so good at scoring far-post headers! Surridge was quiet first-half, but like you say, first sniff and the net's bulging.
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Post by march4 on Aug 24, 2021 22:20:40 GMT
Edge of six yard box, centre of the goal is his spot. Somehow finds space for himself and scores goals.
He looks better than John Tudor now!
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Post by maninasuitcase on Aug 24, 2021 22:21:42 GMT
For those who remember him, there’s definite similarities. * Lacks a bit of pace. Doesn’t seem amazing at anything. Just decent. But give him a sniff and there’s a good chance the onion bag will rattle. Hopefully he can do 20+ like Pete! I know what you mean, but Thorney did have something he was outstanding at- never seen anyone so good at scoring far-post headers! Surridge was quiet first-half, but like you say, first sniff and the net's bulging. Thorney was dynamite at the back stick. I've never seen a player as good since. Plus his ability to score whilst sliding in was magic. My fave player and I hope Sam can carry that mantle of the great man.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2021 22:22:53 GMT
I’d say his work rate is much higher than Thorne’s when required. I was blown away by his pressing at Swansea and hope to see more of it versus Fulham as I think he can be really disruptive to a team trying to build from the back.
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Post by Fred Merger on Aug 24, 2021 22:26:36 GMT
Made a bright start, long may it continue.
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Post by ravey123 on Aug 24, 2021 22:27:43 GMT
I know what you mean, but Thorney did have something he was outstanding at- never seen anyone so good at scoring far-post headers! Surridge was quiet first-half, but like you say, first sniff and the net's bulging. Thorney was dynamite at the back stick. I've never seen a player as good since. Plus his ability to score whilst sliding in was magic. My fave player and I hope Sam can carry that mantle of the great man. Used to love Thorney's slide in goals - used to end up with the ball, Thorney and normally a defender or goalie in the net too - such was his conviction when attacking the ball.
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Post by foxysgloves on Aug 24, 2021 22:27:48 GMT
For those who remember him, there’s definite similarities. Lacks a bit of pace. Doesn’t seem amazing at anything. Just decent. But give him a sniff and there’s a good chance the onion bag will rattle. Hopefully he can do 20+ like Pete! I know what you mean, but Thorney did have something he was outstanding at- never seen anyone so good at scoring far-post headers! Surridge was quiet first-half, but like you say, first sniff and the net's bulging. True. Early days for Sam but promising signs. That was a class finish tonight. Cracking control and great strike.
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Post by foxysgloves on Aug 24, 2021 22:28:57 GMT
I know what you mean, but Thorney did have something he was outstanding at- never seen anyone so good at scoring far-post headers! Surridge was quiet first-half, but like you say, first sniff and the net's bulging. Thorney was dynamite at the back stick. I've never seen a player as good since. Plus his ability to score whilst sliding in was magic. My fave player and I hope Sam can carry that mantle of the great man. Good point. Sliding in was a big thing. Did he do that in the Autoglass v Bristol??
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Post by Gods on Aug 24, 2021 22:29:16 GMT
Edge of six yard box, centre of the goal is his spot. Somehow finds space for himself and scores goals. He looks better than John Tudor now! Hallelujah John Tudor, John Tudor Hallelujah John Tudor, John Tudor
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Post by march4 on Aug 24, 2021 22:32:50 GMT
Edge of six yard box, centre of the goal is his spot. Somehow finds space for himself and scores goals. He looks better than John Tudor now! Hallelujah John Tudor, John Tudor Hallelujah John Tudor, John Tudor Tudor did score three goals for us so Sam hasn’t beaten him yet.
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Post by maninasuitcase on Aug 24, 2021 22:33:17 GMT
Thorney was dynamite at the back stick. I've never seen a player as good since. Plus his ability to score whilst sliding in was magic. My fave player and I hope Sam can carry that mantle of the great man. Good point. Sliding in was a big thing. Did he do that in the Autoglass v Bristol?? Not his best slide, but probably his most important goal
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Post by foxysgloves on Aug 24, 2021 22:35:23 GMT
Good point. Sliding in was a big thing. Did he do that in the Autoglass v Bristol?? Not his best slide, but probably his most important goal Great day.
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Post by PotteringThrough on Aug 24, 2021 22:58:53 GMT
For those who remember him, there’s definite similarities. Lacks a bit of pace. Doesn’t seem amazing at anything. Just decent. But give him a sniff and there’s a good chance the onion bag will rattle. Hopefully he can do 20+ like Pete! I know what you mean, but Thorney did have something he was outstanding at- never seen anyone so good at scoring far-post headers! Surridge was quiet first-half, but like you say, first sniff and the net's bulging. I always think of Thornes back post header for Cardiff at their place in the play offs, when it went back across goal and Cutler just fell on it… … he would’ve buried that for us
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Post by Bagwash on Aug 24, 2021 23:09:54 GMT
If Surridge improves and becomes half the player Peter Thorne was we will have a good player on our hands.Thorney was ace.
So far,so good.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 24, 2021 23:32:07 GMT
Been disappointed with him in the box in the league.
He’s got into some good positions but needed too much time on the ball to get a shot away.
Tonight’s goal was a really good finish but allowed by some comical defending that gave him so much time.
But if he can change that then he will be useful in the league for goals. But it’s definitely his biggest weakness so far.
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Post by PotterLog on Aug 25, 2021 0:17:09 GMT
Good point. Sliding in was a big thing. Did he do that in the Autoglass v Bristol?? Not his best slide, but probably his most important goal Bjarni was such a crafty player in that kind of situation. In one game at the Brit I remember him pretending to be angry about the distance of the wall and starting to pace it out himself as if to demonstrate that it had to be moved back - then at the last minute he sprinted past the wall into space and received the ball from another player taking the kick. Genius, and not a little shithouse-y, which I always like to see 🙂 Anyway Thorney, brilliant. The master of the falling-over goal, like a poor man’s Lineker. Young Sam will be doing well if he fills them boots.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2021 0:26:18 GMT
Not his best slide, but probably his most important goal Bjarni was such a crafty player in that kind of situation. In one game at the Brit I remember him pretending to be angry about the distance of the wall and starting to pace it out himself as if to demonstrate that it had to be moved back - then at the last minute he sprinted past the wall into space and received the ball from another player taking the kick. Genius, and not a little shithouse-y, which I always like to see 🙂 Anyway Thorney, brilliant. The master of the falling-over goal, like a poor man’s Lineker. Young Sam will be doing well if he fills them boots. I remember that! Didn’t it lead to nothing in the end? But it was great to watch.
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Post by PotterLog on Aug 25, 2021 0:30:09 GMT
Bjarni was such a crafty player in that kind of situation. In one game at the Brit I remember him pretending to be angry about the distance of the wall and starting to pace it out himself as if to demonstrate that it had to be moved back - then at the last minute he sprinted past the wall into space and received the ball from another player taking the kick. Genius, and not a little shithouse-y, which I always like to see 🙂 Anyway Thorney, brilliant. The master of the falling-over goal, like a poor man’s Lineker. Young Sam will be doing well if he fills them boots. I remember that! Didn’t it lead to nothing in the end? But it was great to watch. Yes in the event it didn’t work - the ref maybe even pulled it back? Can’t remember now - but it was the thought that counted 😅
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Post by tejstokie on Aug 25, 2021 2:03:12 GMT
Surridge alongside Brown at Swansea was epic. Still first choice pairing for me.
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Post by stokie1 on Aug 25, 2021 2:49:15 GMT
Good point. Sliding in was a big thing. Did he do that in the Autoglass v Bristol?? Not his best slide, but probably his most important goal It was a great day. I didn’t realize how good Kavs goal was. Was that Pulis on Bristol City’s bench?
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Post by onepara on Aug 25, 2021 4:35:50 GMT
And Kav used to get loads of stick on this board. As did Whelan, & now Joe. Sounds familiar.
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Post by independent on Aug 25, 2021 4:40:11 GMT
Been disappointed with him in the box in the league. He’s got into some good positions but needed too much time on the ball to get a shot away. Tonight’s goal was a really good finish but allowed by some comical defending that gave him so much time. But if he can change that then he will be useful in the league for goals. But it’s definitely his biggest weakness so far. I think he needs a lot of work but if it's in him MON will bring it out. I thought that last night's finish was mishit and was anything but a good strike given the time he had. Hopefully finishing and all round awareness will improve. I expect that they will. He's been here no time yet.
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Post by PotterLog on Aug 25, 2021 5:29:00 GMT
And Kav used to get loads of stick on this board. As did Whelan, & now Joe. Sounds familiar. Yeah, which of Allen's achievements with Stoke City do you think will stand out most with the benefit of hindsight?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 25, 2021 5:34:42 GMT
And Kav used to get loads of stick on this board. As did Whelan, & now Joe. Sounds familiar. Whelan did but he also got a lot of praise. He was very inconsistent for us was Whelan imo. Would look good one season and awful the next.
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Post by lordherefordsknob on Aug 25, 2021 5:45:28 GMT
For those who remember him, there’s definite similarities. Lacks a bit of pace. Doesn’t seem amazing at anything. Just decent. But give him a sniff and there’s a good chance the onion bag will rattle. Hopefully he can do 20+ like Pete! Let’s hope Surridges first 18 months here is better than Thornes. A lot of people seem to forget that for his first season and a half he was awful.
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Post by theonlooker on Aug 25, 2021 6:08:27 GMT
For those who remember him, there’s definite similarities. Lacks a bit of pace. Doesn’t seem amazing at anything. Just decent. But give him a sniff and there’s a good chance the onion bag will rattle. Hopefully he can do 20+ like Pete! Let’s hope Surridges first 18 months here is better than Thornes. A lot of people seem to forget that for his first season and a half he was awful. 16 goals in his first season in all competitions, for a team that was appalling all season and had three different managers is not awful is it? Ricardo Fuller scored 15 in a promotion winning side that was built all around him, albeit both different players. As for Surridge, if he matches that 16 goal haul in his first season I'd be delighted. Like a lot of players, Thorne got so much undeserved stick. In his first 2 and a half years he had 6 different managers (Bates, Kamara, Durban, Little, Megson and Thordarson) but his most serious crime was that he wasn't Mike Sheron.
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Post by westlandstokie on Aug 25, 2021 6:14:28 GMT
For those who remember him, there’s definite similarities. Lacks a bit of pace. Doesn’t seem amazing at anything. Just decent. But give him a sniff and there’s a good chance the onion bag will rattle. Hopefully he can do 20+ like Pete! I know what you mean, but Thorney did have something he was outstanding at- never seen anyone so good at scoring far-post headers! Surridge was quiet first-half, but like you say, first sniff and the net's bulging. Anyone remember how Thorny always seemed to have a black eye ? Probably got them from sticking his head in amongst all the boots lol. Thorny was ace.
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Post by lordb on Aug 25, 2021 7:23:08 GMT
For those who remember him, there’s definite similarities. Lacks a bit of pace. Doesn’t seem amazing at anything. Just decent. But give him a sniff and there’s a good chance the onion bag will rattle. Hopefully he can do 20+ like Pete! I know what you mean, but Thorney did have something he was outstanding at- never seen anyone so good at scoring far-post headers! Surridge was quiet first-half, but like you say, first sniff and the net's bulging. If Bjarni was playing we might see some of them from SS
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