|
Post by george2again on Sept 25, 2021 21:25:22 GMT
Thought he showed plenty of running and endeavour as he always does but would love to see his heatmap in today’s game. Don’t think he would have been in the 18 yard box once. Posted previously that he’s not much threat ito the goal at all. His hapless shot near the end sums up his ability in front of goal. An improvement of course but someone in the coaching team needs to inform him he’s a striker and there to score goals and needs to be in the box to do that.
|
|
|
Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 25, 2021 21:28:57 GMT
He looks weak and slow. Better touch but still poor.
Campbell can’t come back soon enough.
|
|
|
Post by george2again on Sept 25, 2021 21:32:55 GMT
He looks weak and slow. Better touch but still poor. Campbell can’t come back soon enough. I’m not a fan like many but he has improved massively from last season. For me he’s no threat on goal and therefore should be a squad player.
|
|
|
Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 25, 2021 21:35:49 GMT
He looks weak and slow. Better touch but still poor. Campbell can’t come back soon enough. I’m not a fan like many but he has improved massively from last season. For me he’s no threat on goal and therefore should be a squad player. He has but is that good enough? The centre half had an easy game against him today. He bullied him with strength and in any foot race he beat him. It’s happened most of the season too. Him and Surridge leave a lot to be desired.
|
|
|
Post by Laughing Gravy on Sept 25, 2021 21:37:59 GMT
He looks weak and slow. Better touch but still poor. Campbell can’t come back soon enough. I’m not a fan like many but he has improved massively from last season. For me he’s no threat on goal and therefore should be a squad player. Which he will be when Campbell's back fit and Sima's up to speed.
|
|
|
Post by Olgrligm on Sept 25, 2021 21:38:53 GMT
He's such a good player for our system. He leads the press, upsets defenders and creates space. Comparisons to past players aren't always helpful, but he's a Championship level Jon Walters. That can be very useful as a foil for others - I always thought that Bojan played his best football with Walters ahead of him as a battering ram.
That said, I don't see much of a future in a Brown/Powell partnership. They didn't complement each other much.
|
|
|
Post by chuckrocky on Sept 25, 2021 21:41:12 GMT
If you could morph Brown and Surridge together you’d have a very decent striker. As it is, Brown is a decent workhorse but offers very little goal threat and Surridge looks like he has goals in him but offers very little else.
Campbell, Fletcher and Sima will hopefully stay relatively fit once all available.
|
|
|
Post by george2again on Sept 25, 2021 21:42:47 GMT
He's such a good player for our system. He leads the press, upsets defenders and creates space. Comparisons to past players aren't always helpful, but he's a Championship level Jon Walters. That can be very useful as a foil for others - I always thought that Bojan played his best football with Walters ahead of him as a battering ram. That said, I don't see much of a future in a Brown/Powell partnership. They didn't complement each other much. He played Powell up top to get Vrancic in the side as well, otherwise it’s one or other. Vrancic and Sawyers as two of your three don’t really work.
|
|
|
Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 25, 2021 21:45:12 GMT
He's such a good player for our system. He leads the press, upsets defenders and creates space. Comparisons to past players aren't always helpful, but he's a Championship level Jon Walters. That can be very useful as a foil for others - I always thought that Bojan played his best football with Walters ahead of him as a battering ram. That said, I don't see much of a future in a Brown/Powell partnership. They didn't complement each other much. He played Powell up top to get Vrancic in the side as well, otherwise it’s one or other. Vrancic and Sawyers as two of your three don’t really work. Powell looked a much better striker. Much more of a presence and better at flick ons.
|
|
|
Post by lordb on Sept 25, 2021 22:15:07 GMT
His runs off the ball are excellent, makes space for the others to play However he needs to get himself on the box more and get on the end of things more than he does
He's improved already, now needs to improve again
|
|
|
Post by boskampsflaps on Sept 25, 2021 23:46:36 GMT
He looks weak and slow. Better touch but still poor. Campbell can’t come back soon enough. I’m not a fan like many but he has improved massively from last season. For me he’s no threat on goal and therefore should be a squad player. This isn't a dig or anything but what has he improved on? Okay he bulked up so he's a bit stronger but he's still a poor footballer to me.
|
|
|
Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 25, 2021 23:49:55 GMT
I’m not a fan like many but he has improved massively from last season. For me he’s no threat on goal and therefore should be a squad player. This isn't a dig or anything but what has he improved on? Okay he bulked up so he's a bit stronger but he's still a poor footballer to me. His first touch is less shit. But it’s still generally shit.
|
|
|
Post by boskampsflaps on Sept 25, 2021 23:51:24 GMT
This isn't a dig or anything but what has he improved on? Okay he bulked up so he's a bit stronger but he's still a poor footballer to me. His first touch is less shit. But it’s still generally shit. He did manage to control one today which was a shock tbh
|
|
|
Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 25, 2021 23:53:13 GMT
His first touch is less shit. But it’s still generally shit. He did manage to control one today which was a shock tbh He controlled a few but then usually takes about 4 more touches than he needs to take and usually loses it. People are overegging him massively: it’s quite ridiculous. I think he looks weak too. Don’t buy this strong stuff. He keeps getting bullied when he’s backing into defenders then falling over and wanting free kicks that he never gets. It’s getting on my tits.
|
|
|
Post by mtrstudent on Sept 26, 2021 0:20:23 GMT
His first touch is less shit. But it’s still generally shit. He did manage to control one today which was a shock tbh He's done a bunch of that this season. Controls it reasonably often, and can now find a Stoke player. Still not at the technical level you'd want on the front lines of a promotion push but he's no longer baggage. I'm happy he's getting chances to improve, he's shown commitment to learning.
|
|
|
Post by mickstupp on Sept 26, 2021 0:28:05 GMT
I like him. He’s very much like a lower league Jon Walters. All heart and energy but just lacking technically.
He’s probably not going to score enough goals so, once fit, my preference up front will be Campbell and Sima. Let’s get those two running down the channels with Powell in support and we should look far more dangerous.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 1:11:47 GMT
He did manage to control one today which was a shock tbh He controlled a few but then usually takes about 4 more touches than he needs to take and usually loses it. People are overegging him massively: it’s quite ridiculous. I think he looks weak too. Don’t buy this strong stuff. He keeps getting bullied when he’s backing into defenders then falling over and wanting free kicks that he never gets. It’s getting on my tits. We get it Bayern. You don’t like Brown. A lot of others actually don’t mind him though. Today he ran the channels, made good runs that weren’t picked out with good passes, laid the ball off and tracked back. He had a good performance. It wasn’t a master class in how to be a centre forward, but it was a solid performance for a Championship striker.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 1:13:27 GMT
I like him. He’s very much like a lower league Jon Walters. All heart and energy but just lacking technically. He’s probably not going to score enough goals so, once fit, my preference up front will be Campbell and Sima. Let’s get those two running down the channels with Powell in support and we should look far more dangerous. I honestly don’t know what Sima will be like. Did he play as a central striker for Slavia? I felt like he drifted wide a lot versus Derby.
|
|
|
Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 26, 2021 1:13:44 GMT
He controlled a few but then usually takes about 4 more touches than he needs to take and usually loses it. People are overegging him massively: it’s quite ridiculous. I think he looks weak too. Don’t buy this strong stuff. He keeps getting bullied when he’s backing into defenders then falling over and wanting free kicks that he never gets. It’s getting on my tits. We get it Bayern. You don’t like Brown. A lot of others actually don’t mind him though. Today he ran the channels, made good runs that weren’t picked out with good passes, laid the ball off and tracked back. He had a good performance. It wasn’t a master class in how to be a centre forward, but it was a solid performance for a Championship striker. No they don’t. Very low standards. Today he did fuck all. He did absolutely nothing bar get bullied by their centre half.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 1:19:54 GMT
We get it Bayern. You don’t like Brown. A lot of others actually don’t mind him though. Today he ran the channels, made good runs that weren’t picked out with good passes, laid the ball off and tracked back. He had a good performance. It wasn’t a master class in how to be a centre forward, but it was a solid performance for a Championship striker. No they don’t. Very low standards. Today he did fuck all. He did absolutely nothing bar get bullied by their centre half. Thanks Bayern. Now I know better.
|
|
|
Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 26, 2021 1:23:45 GMT
No they don’t. Very low standards. Today he did fuck all. He did absolutely nothing bar get bullied by their centre half. Thanks Bayern. Now I know better. No, you have incredibly low standards.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 1:25:08 GMT
Thanks Bayern. Now I know better. No, you have incredibly low standards. No, you’ve obviously taught me better. Just say “you’re welcome” and move on.
|
|
|
Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 26, 2021 1:27:08 GMT
No, you have incredibly low standards. No, you’ve obviously taught me better. Just say “you’re welcome” and move on. You have clearly learned nowt 😂
|
|
|
Post by leesandfordstoupe on Sept 26, 2021 8:11:21 GMT
He controlled a few but then usually takes about 4 more touches than he needs to take and usually loses it. People are overegging him massively: it’s quite ridiculous. I think he looks weak too. Don’t buy this strong stuff. He keeps getting bullied when he’s backing into defenders then falling over and wanting free kicks that he never gets. It’s getting on my tits. We get it Bayern. You don’t like Brown. A lot of others actually don’t mind him though. Today he ran the channels, made good runs that weren’t picked out with good passes, laid the ball off and tracked back. He had a good performance. It wasn’t a master class in how to be a centre forward, but it was a solid performance for a Championship striker. He got owned by their No 5 what were you watching?
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 8:24:26 GMT
Brown is turning into a Mama Sidibe type player. Vital but unsung hero.
The difference between this season and last is unbelievable.
He holds it up well, puts himself about and is physical. Runs the channels and gets in behind. Links up well. Does a lot of the important stuff that can easily go unnoticed or not grab the headlines. I bet defenders hate playing against him.
Offers much more than Surridge, for example. Just need to get a goalscorer alongside him (although I imagine he'll chip in with more goals this season too, as he has added more goal threat to his game as well). Hopefully Campbell alongside him soon.
|
|
|
Post by a on Sept 26, 2021 8:57:33 GMT
He controlled a few but then usually takes about 4 more touches than he needs to take and usually loses it. People are overegging him massively: it’s quite ridiculous. I think he looks weak too. Don’t buy this strong stuff. He keeps getting bullied when he’s backing into defenders then falling over and wanting free kicks that he never gets. It’s getting on my tits. We get it Bayern. You don’t like Brown. A lot of others actually don’t mind him though. Today he ran the channels, made good runs that weren’t picked out with good passes, laid the ball off and tracked back. He had a good performance. It wasn’t a master class in how to be a centre forward, but it was a solid performance for a Championship striker. Yes but he’ll have to mention it in 20 posts to get his numbers up. It’s quite sad how much stick he gives him, and the manager, and a few other players.
|
|
|
Post by teenagefanclub on Sept 26, 2021 9:00:20 GMT
Going off topic slightly, but I think he is a good example to young kids trying to make it in the game (any sport).
You don't have to be the most skillful or a world beater, if you work hard and consistently put in the effort you can still make it in the game and achieve your dream.
|
|
|
Post by armitage on Sept 26, 2021 9:26:47 GMT
I like him. He’s very much like a lower league Jon Walters. All heart and energy but just lacking technically. He’s probably not going to score enough goals so, once fit, my preference up front will be Campbell and Sima. Let’s get those two running down the channels with Powell in support and we should look far more dangerous. 'Lower league' Jon Walters? Didn't SJ play a good deal if his early career at Wrexham and Chester? Barnsley's a bit of a step up from them two. Let's see how Browny develops before we write him off.
|
|
|
Post by mickstupp on Sept 26, 2021 9:28:29 GMT
I like him. He’s very much like a lower league Jon Walters. All heart and energy but just lacking technically. He’s probably not going to score enough goals so, once fit, my preference up front will be Campbell and Sima. Let’s get those two running down the channels with Powell in support and we should look far more dangerous. 'Lower league' Jon Walters? Didn't SJ play a good deal if his early career at Wrexham and Chester? Barnsley's a bit of a step up from them two. Let's see how Browny develops before we write him off. Yes but he played all of his football for us in the top flight. I think it’s a fair comparison.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 9:31:19 GMT
I’ve warmed to Brown. I get that he’s limited (made some improvements this year) but I feel he’s one of those players who will always be noticed more for what he can’t do than for what he does. His pressing and work rate relieves pressure and wins us plenty of throw ins in the opposition half. I get the criticism because I have it too (I wrote him off last year) but as a championship squad player he is useful. Managers like having players in the squad who they know would go to war if they asked them. When we have classier options available I guess he’ll be a bench player, but he definitely has a place in our squad.
|
|