I’d take Pigott, he was one of the best strikers in the league comfortably only two seasons ago, doubt much has changed, probably just joined the wrong team
I’d take Pigott, he was one of the best strikers in the league comfortably only two seasons ago, doubt much has changed, probably just joined the wrong team
But was he? or was that a one off high scoring season?
I’d take Pigott, he was one of the best strikers in the league comfortably only two seasons ago, doubt much has changed, probably just joined the wrong team
But was he? or was that a one off high scoring season?
Not sure it's fair to say it was a one off, done pretty well in 2018/2019 too. Not easy to score in a poor side either.
I’d take Pigott, he was one of the best strikers in the league comfortably only two seasons ago, doubt much has changed, probably just joined the wrong team
But was he? or was that a one off high scoring season?
Not sure it's fair to say it was a one off, done pretty well in 2018/2019 too. Not easy to score in a poor side either.
Agreed.Goals aside he looked like a proper all round front man the last couple of times we played Wimbledon. He has definitely grown up. I'd take him.
I’d take Pigott, he was one of the best strikers in the league comfortably only two seasons ago, doubt much has changed, probably just joined the wrong team
But was he? or was that a one off high scoring season?
Not sure it's fair to say it was a one off, done pretty well in 2018/2019 too. Not easy to score in a poor side either.
It's also easier to score goals when you, and your strengths, are the main focus of your teams attacking play.
See Wyke at Sunderland the season before last. They had one plan, get the ball to McGeady and cross if for Wyke to head it in. If you set the whole team up in a certain way Stockley could score 30 goals, the problem is the rest of the team wouldn't score any.
I genuinely believe that the biggest glaring hole in our squad is the midfield.
Control of the middle of the pitch is vital if you want to be successful over a 46 game season. Look at the midfielders at Wigan, Rotherham and Sunderland and compare them to Morgan, Gilbey, Lee...
I would feel confident about Dobson, Forster-Caskey and Fraser playing a part in any of those squads. However if we are going to compete we need three more of equal or ideally better calibre.
There are plenty of other holes: fresh legs and pace for the wide areas, left sided defenders, a couple of strikers... but firmly believe without a top tier group of midfielders who can tackle, pass and shoot, the rest of the team will struggle to make an impact.
I genuinely believe that the biggest glaring hole in our squad is the midfield.
Control of the middle of the pitch is vital if you want to be successful over a 46 game season. Look at the midfielders at Wigan, Rotherham and Sunderland and compare them to Morgan, Gilbey, Lee...
I would feel confident about Dobson, Forster-Caskey and Fraser playing a part in any of those squads. However if we are going to compete we need three more of equal or ideally better calibre.
There are plenty of other holes: fresh legs and pace for the wide areas, left sided defenders, a couple of strikers... but firmly believe without a top tier group of midfielders who can tackle, pass and shoot, the rest of the team will struggle to make an impact.
I don't disagree but we only have 5 or 6 places in the squad. We need to "jog on" some of the current midfielders (Morgan, Gilbey in the main) if we want to up grade there.
Jordan Willis released by Sunderland. Always thought he was a good player at Coventry. Been injured for a year now so probably one we will sign! Before this injury he had played 35+ games most seasons. Would have preferred signing him over keeping Inniss but now we’ve kept Inniss it probably isn’t worth the risk
I’d take Pigott, he was one of the best strikers in the league comfortably only two seasons ago, doubt much has changed, probably just joined the wrong team
But was he? or was that a one off high scoring season?
Not sure it's fair to say it was a one off, done pretty well in 2018/2019 too. Not easy to score in a poor side either.
It's also easier to score goals when you, and your strengths, are the main focus of your teams attacking play.
See Wyke at Sunderland the season before last. They had one plan, get the ball to McGeady and cross if for Wyke to head it in. If you set the whole team up in a certain way Stockley could score 30 goals, the problem is the rest of the team wouldn't score any.
So it's swings and round abouts in that regard.
Swings and roundabouts to an extent, but you've proven my point. Sunderland were one of the best sides in the division and came 4th with Wyke scoring 25. AFC finished 4 points above the drop zone with Pigott scoring 20.
I’d take Pigott, he was one of the best strikers in the league comfortably only two seasons ago, doubt much has changed, probably just joined the wrong team
But was he? or was that a one off high scoring season?
Not sure it's fair to say it was a one off, done pretty well in 2018/2019 too. Not easy to score in a poor side either.
It's also easier to score goals when you, and your strengths, are the main focus of your teams attacking play.
See Wyke at Sunderland the season before last. They had one plan, get the ball to McGeady and cross if for Wyke to head it in. If you set the whole team up in a certain way Stockley could score 30 goals, the problem is the rest of the team wouldn't score any.
So it's swings and round abouts in that regard.
If Stockley scored 30 goals, we could flog him to a Championship team for £5m ........ and spend the money on 2 wingbacks, Joe Piggott and half a new team.
I’d take Pigott, he was one of the best strikers in the league comfortably only two seasons ago, doubt much has changed, probably just joined the wrong team
But was he? or was that a one off high scoring season?
Not sure it's fair to say it was a one off, done pretty well in 2018/2019 too. Not easy to score in a poor side either.
It's also easier to score goals when you, and your strengths, are the main focus of your teams attacking play.
See Wyke at Sunderland the season before last. They had one plan, get the ball to McGeady and cross if for Wyke to head it in. If you set the whole team up in a certain way Stockley could score 30 goals, the problem is the rest of the team wouldn't score any.
So it's swings and round abouts in that regard.
If Stockley scored 30 goals, we could flog him to a Championship team for £5m ........ and spend the money on 2 wingbacks, Joe Piggott and half a new team.
And if we get those 2 wingbacks, they'll provide the service for Stockley to score 30 goals... oh wait.
Also Kaine Kessler-Hayden did really well there on loan before being recalled and moved to MK Dons. If he doesn’t get a championship loan then we might be able to get him
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See Wyke at Sunderland the season before last. They had one plan, get the ball to McGeady and cross if for Wyke to head it in. If you set the whole team up in a certain way Stockley could score 30 goals, the problem is the rest of the team wouldn't score any.
So it's swings and round abouts in that regard.
Control of the middle of the pitch is vital if you want to be successful over a 46 game season. Look at the midfielders at Wigan, Rotherham and Sunderland and compare them to Morgan, Gilbey, Lee...
I would feel confident about Dobson, Forster-Caskey and Fraser playing a part in any of those squads. However if we are going to compete we need three more of equal or ideally better calibre.
There are plenty of other holes: fresh legs and pace for the wide areas, left sided defenders, a couple of strikers... but firmly believe without a top tier group of midfielders who can tackle, pass and shoot, the rest of the team will struggle to make an impact.
Zlatan out for 8 months after knee surgery, so a perfect Charlton signing...