Reza Ghoochannejhad (signed by Apoel)

As someone posted a while back - if (I know!) Kermo had stayed, it could well have been a productive strike force in tandem with Reza playing off him.

But as also pointed out - there still would have been a lack of penetration and service, especially from wide areas.

LuckyReds said:

BigRedEvil said:

Reza will score goals our problem has been the supply of chances to the strikers. Couple of wingers creating chances and a centre forward to win the headers then we'll see his worth.

Much like Sordell I guess, with a more confident Harriott on the left against Wednesday he looked sharp.

I think one of our biggest issues was supply this year.

This 100%. If you actually looked at the number of chances to goals for us this season I'd be surprised if it was lower than most clubs in the league, the problem was we created so little. Of course, part of a strikers job is to get into the right positions, but Sordell gave the perfect example of what can actually be done when a decent striker is given a chance. We've lacked the quality in midfield to create for a couple of seasons now, and that's the biggest reason for our lack of goals.

bazjonster said:

Quite simply not good enough at this level. It's not about him being knocked off the ball easily, being lazy or running sideways as opposed to forward. It's about his football brain operating way below that of a Championship player; come to think of it, a League 2 player. Sadly, totally inept, and don't be swayed by the fact that he plays for the mighty Iran!

Out of interest, let's wait and see how he does for Iran in the World Cup.

bazjonster said:

Quite simply not good enough at this level. It's not about him being knocked off the ball easily, being lazy or running sideways as opposed to forward. It's about his football brain operating way below that of a Championship player; come to think of it, a League 2 player. Sadly, totally inept, and don't be swayed by the fact that he plays for the mighty Iran!

Interesting you have made your mind up so completely on what IMHO is minimal evidence in very difficult circumstances. As other have said, I think I'll reserve judgement a bit longer.

He's been played out of position in a league that is more physical than he's used to with players he barely knew, and English is at best his second language, it takes a while to fit in, especially in such a high stakes/pressure situation as we were in when he signed up. If Riga stays I reckon Reza is going to be a force to be reckoned with next season - compare Sordell pre-JR to post-JR... nearly unrecognisable, and Reza seems more capable of crafting a chance out of the ether for himself, pair him up with a target man to give him service and watch him go (hopefully.) Needs to learn to stay on his feet admittedly but that will come; he's got a very good goal record in other divisions/leagues, to me that suggests there is definite talent in there if we can get to it (unlike a certain striker whose name rhymes with Birch.)

nth london addick said:

People defended CH over his piss poor season yet slate the players that were affected the most by the lack of supply from them

Even the mighty yann only scored 5 goals due to piss poor service

Let's see what we do with a manager who allows the midfielders to play with confidence and with some new midfielders

Playing Reza out wide was a poor decision

He makes good runs has a nice touch he is quick and showed his ability to strike a ball at Leeds

He is not strong enough that's easy to see

But let's be honest he ain't pawell Abbott is he

Let's see next season

Thought pawell about was awesome

Out wide he offered nothing much. No eagerness to cross or create. He is greedy with the ball which is by no means a bad trait for a striker as it shows they want the ball and want to score, but for a winger to be ball greedy is not good.

Play him up front from now on, bring in some decent striking partners and wingers and he will do well. I just have a feeling about this.

THEMCA said:

nth london addick said:

People defended CH over his piss poor season yet slate the players that were affected the most by the lack of supply from them

Even the mighty yann only scored 5 goals due to piss poor service

Let's see what we do with a manager who allows the midfielders to play with confidence and with some new midfielders

Playing Reza out wide was a poor decision

He makes good runs has a nice touch he is quick and showed his ability to strike a ball at Leeds

He is not strong enough that's easy to see

But let's be honest he ain't pawell Abbott is he

Let's see next season

I think that out wide is his best position, funny how people see things so differently!

He is wasted out wide for me, he has enough pace and tricks to get past a defender but he is too 'selfish' (in a good way) to be productive as a wide player, his instinct and his ability is to go for goal himself, not set someone else up. He can conjure himself a goal from a pitiful position (goal vs Leeds, shot vs Wigan etc) but can't really cross at all.

ken_shabby said:

He may yet come good. I'd gamble him as a squad player for next season, but a killer striker is a priority. When does Church's contract run out?

Signed a two year deal so 2015 I believe.

As long as stops trying to be Roy of the Rovers and enters into the 'team ethic' he could have a good season with the right strike partner and supply.

I like Reza.

Classy, good touch, two good feet, quick and tricky. His strike at Elland Road showed what he could do and then Riga kept putting him in as left or right midfield.

Needs a few meat pies inside him for this division but a lot of our squad look like they need a few less.

Feel sorry for the bloke being a national legend in Iran and slagged off in SE7 before he has even been given a chance.

cafcsinger said:

Not good enough for the Championship.

Based on what half a season in a struggling squad ?

This is why the judgment is left to professionals and not fans

I certainly think he'll score a few goals if played up front.