JOSH MAGENNIS .. Thoughts After the Weekend Game

ForeverAddickted said:

cantersaddick said:

CroydonAddick1 said:

Taxi_Lad said:

But he was dismissed by many just because he's from the Scottish Prem which is considered an inferior league

Josh Magennis came to us as a full international, with almost 200 professional club appearances under his belt, in the prime years of his career, and the general consensus from Kilmarnock fans that he'd be playing at a much higher level if he could finish. We've seen that, his link up play and work rate is good but he isn't prolific. Joe Dodoo, while possibly being a great find, had only played 25 games, 4 as a starter, at senior level and scored 4 prior to joining us. The widely held opinion is that we needed a quality, goalscoring striker to rival Mag, and after being linked with players like Grigg/Taylor/Godden, Dodoo was a bit of an anticlimax, especially as he is now our second striker for when Mag is with Northern Ireland. He may be a great find from KR and the scouting team, but he's a wildcard and it's a risk. On a separate note I see Mavididi is playing England youth football, can see why KR wanted him back as he'd have put us over the threshold to call off our games on international weekends.

This. Also the fact that he isn't a direct replacement for Josh if he misses out. Karl said he is here to provide us a different option, I read that at rangers and in youth football he has been best as part of a 2 up front or as a wide player. I think he can be very good and a useful player to have. But he will be asked to lead the line for us whenever we don't have Josh. I hope it works but I worry it won't be playing to his strengths.

If Karlan has done his Hamstring he could be out for a few weeks... If so Id be surprised if Dodoo doesnt at least replace KAG on bench and as impact sub if he doesnt come on for Josh it'll be for Fosu or Holmes etc.

PragueAddick said:

Oggy Red said:

PragueAddick said:

Subbed on 84 mins hopefully tactical.

According to the BBC site, Norn Iron won that match with just 23% possession!

Not surprised. But the reports are glowing, say that everyplayer knew his job and did it brilliantly. Think we might expect a fairly subdued Josh on sat. But never mind, we can bring on...er....