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Chuks (p.61 - Released)
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I don’t think we’d have beaten Bolton and probably not Orient if we’d had Ahadme on the bench instead of Aneke. He’s not an essential to bring on every game like he once was, but he’s still useful in certain games and scenarios13
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He hasn’t got the goals he used to get, but we’ve scored lots of goals late on with him on the pitch and that is no coincidence.He’s gunna score a late winner in the play off final to send us up then retire, I can feel it.3
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Def likes to have a crack when he's on the pitch..!1 -
I've always been pro-Chuks but he really pissed me off a couple of games ago.The ball broke to him in a 3 vs 1 counter attack. He had a player he could put through on goal to his left and another to his right. And instead, he opted to take on the only defender in front of him and finally hammer a stupid shot wide from 30 yards.
One of the most witless and selfish passages of play I've seen.5 -
And has converted one in 26 attempts?hermann said:
Def likes to have a crack when he's on the pitch..!0 -
Correct, he does not look the same menacing Chuks we have been used to for 20 minutes towards the final whistle.
NJ wants to build unity with the squad and fans, so this nitpicking while we're on a good run feels slightly unnecessary. He contributed well in the build up to the first goal against Orient.
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Well said. When you have multiple options from the bench he is a good one to have. Wellens mentioned us bringing on Leaburn and Aneke as a big factor for our victory. Still what does he know? He is only a professional manager doing a great job. Let Jones decide who plays and who should be on the bench. Surely he has earned that position from us with our results!NabySarr said:I don’t think we’d have beaten Bolton and probably not Orient if we’d had Ahadme on the bench instead of Aneke. He’s not an essential to bring on every game like he once was, but he’s still useful in certain games and scenarios2 -
You mean a striker was selfish and chose to take a shot on instead of passing?Chunes said:I've always been pro-Chuks but he really pissed me off a couple of games ago.The ball broke to him in a 3 vs 1 counter attack. He had a player he could put through on goal to his left and another to his right. And instead, he opted to take on the only defender in front of him and finally hammer a stupid shot wide from 30 yards.
One of the most witless and selfish passages of play I've seen.
I've never seen a striker do that before.6 -
I think he has simply regressed as a footballer, before he could make a goal out of nothingcarly burn said:Looked great in a poor poor side.
Seems to be lacking now we've gone up the gears0 -
He doesn't seem the same player, it's as if he's frightened to run too fast in case he injures himself. Yesterday, I would have preferred Kanu on the bench to harass tiring defenders.
He does cause problems to opponents in the air though. It's worth noting that the presence of Chuks and Miles on the pitch on Saturday attracted Orient's best aerial markers at set pieces, and left Gillesphey and Ramsay free to score at the back post.3 -
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Seems he's purely on for holding up and heading now as his legs looks to have gone evident last few games when running onto a ball or space he has lost pace.0
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I dont think he has lost pace, he just.looks like he isnt going to go flat out and risk tearing a hammy. He has a contract for the next few months, he is probably hoping for a year somewhere else.
He wont be getting that from the physios bench. I dont blame him, weve been trying to manage this ever since he joined. The only solution seems to be not using the burst of pace and power that takes you to the edge of injury, and sometomes over.1 -
Still a better option than Gassan5
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No, it wasn't one of those typical situations you see all the time. For one thing it was about 40 yards from goal. The option was either slide one of two players in, or run at the only defender there was.Dazzler21 said:
You mean a striker was selfish and chose to take a shot on instead of passing?Chunes said:I've always been pro-Chuks but he really pissed me off a couple of games ago.The ball broke to him in a 3 vs 1 counter attack. He had a player he could put through on goal to his left and another to his right. And instead, he opted to take on the only defender in front of him and finally hammer a stupid shot wide from 30 yards.
One of the most witless and selfish passages of play I've seen.
I've never seen a striker do that before.2 -
It was 30 yards, now 40 yards …..Chunes said:
No, it wasn't one of those typical situations you see all the time. For one thing it was about 40 yards from goal. The option was either slide one of two players in, or run at the only defender there was.Dazzler21 said:
You mean a striker was selfish and chose to take a shot on instead of passing?Chunes said:I've always been pro-Chuks but he really pissed me off a couple of games ago.The ball broke to him in a 3 vs 1 counter attack. He had a player he could put through on goal to his left and another to his right. And instead, he opted to take on the only defender in front of him and finally hammer a stupid shot wide from 30 yards.
One of the most witless and selfish passages of play I've seen.
I've never seen a striker do that before.2 -
I said he shot from 30 yards... What is going on?Ducktapeshoerepairs said:
It was 30 yards, now 40 yards …..Chunes said:
No, it wasn't one of those typical situations you see all the time. For one thing it was about 40 yards from goal. The option was either slide one of two players in, or run at the only defender there was.Dazzler21 said:
You mean a striker was selfish and chose to take a shot on instead of passing?Chunes said:I've always been pro-Chuks but he really pissed me off a couple of games ago.The ball broke to him in a 3 vs 1 counter attack. He had a player he could put through on goal to his left and another to his right. And instead, he opted to take on the only defender in front of him and finally hammer a stupid shot wide from 30 yards.
One of the most witless and selfish passages of play I've seen.
I've never seen a striker do that before.
I've just remembered it was vs Bristol Rovers. Here's the Match thread for that moment.0 -
I remember this. Also a Chuks fan. Also very annoyed and disappointed at the decision making there.Chunes said:
I said he shot from 30 yards... What is going on?Ducktapeshoerepairs said:
It was 30 yards, now 40 yards …..Chunes said:
No, it wasn't one of those typical situations you see all the time. For one thing it was about 40 yards from goal. The option was either slide one of two players in, or run at the only defender there was.Dazzler21 said:
You mean a striker was selfish and chose to take a shot on instead of passing?Chunes said:I've always been pro-Chuks but he really pissed me off a couple of games ago.The ball broke to him in a 3 vs 1 counter attack. He had a player he could put through on goal to his left and another to his right. And instead, he opted to take on the only defender in front of him and finally hammer a stupid shot wide from 30 yards.
One of the most witless and selfish passages of play I've seen.
I've never seen a striker do that before.
I've just remembered it was vs Bristol Rovers. Here's the Match thread for that moment.2 -
Yeah i agree with this and think he may be under orders not to over exert himself with runs unless he gets the nod (full jump up and down screaming order from the touch line).KielyNumber1 said:I dont think he has lost pace, he just.looks like he isnt going to go flat out and risk tearing a hammy. He has a contract for the next few months, he is probably hoping for a year somewhere else.
He wont be getting that from the physios bench. I dont blame him, weve been trying to manage this ever since he joined. The only solution seems to be not using the burst of pace and power that takes you to the edge of injury, and sometomes over.2 -
He's a busted flush now , nowhere near as good as he once was.
It's a shame because at his best he was top half Championship quality.
From what I've read on here he has got o decent property portfolio so when he hangs his boots up he will be financially secure.
I wish him well.7 -
Knowing our luck he'll break his leg and we will continue paying him beyond his contract, whilst he buys a couple more properties1
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I’m amazed how much people can tell from the relative cameo appearances on recent matches 🙂
He’s not had that many minutes and chances in recent matches in my view.3 -
Steven81 said:Seems he's purely on for holding up and heading now as his legs looks to have gone evident last few games when running onto a ball or space he has lost pace.
When Kanu came on for a cameo in one game he reached two passes as he was quick off the mark with the keeper doing a good save that Thierry nearly reached 1st.
Depends on the circumstances which forward comes on but we all know what we have seen recently and I don't mean to be cynical but suddenly Chuks is available for every match with his contract into its last few months.
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Chuks definitely still has a role and will contribute to us winning points off the bench more times before the end of the season. Not seen anything in the Gas yet to suggest he would add anything at all. Hope he comes good but calls of him replacing Chuks on the bench don't feel right to me.6
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Physical attributes aside Chuks seems to be quite a popular guy in the squad, I think it was Campbell or Kanu who said he (Chuks) has given them financial advice and he seems to be something of a mentor in general.
Does that merit a place on the bench, that's debatable, but the team spirit Jones has engendered is critical to our form so maybe just having him around is part of that.0 -
That’s because the man who sees him in training every day hasn’t given him them…valleynick66 said:I’m amazed how much people can tell from the relative cameo appearances on recent matches 🙂
He’s not had that many minutes and chances in recent matches in my view.0 -
Get @golfaddick on the training ground!thenewbie said:Physical attributes aside Chuks seems to be quite a popular guy in the squad, I think it was Campbell or Kanu who said he (Chuks) has given them financial advice and he seems to be something of a mentor in general.
Does that merit a place on the bench, that's debatable, but the team spirit Jones has engendered is critical to our form so maybe just having him around is part of that.2 -
Deserved a better career but injuries have plagued him. Not much left to offer...0
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Saw someone on another thread say that he is effectively being told from the sideline when he’s allowed to run full tilt which I think might have a lot to do with it.
Limited sample size I know but I noticed from the stream on Tuesday that when pressing/closing down his movement is a lot better and more fluid than on the ball. I think some of it is confidence and he doesn’t fully trust his body rather than losing his pace.1 -
thenewbie said:Physical attributes aside Chuks seems to be quite a popular guy in the squad, I think it was Campbell or Kanu who said he (Chuks) has given them financial advice and he seems to be something of a mentor in general.
Does that merit a place on the bench, that's debatable, but the team spirit Jones has engendered is critical to our form so maybe just having him around is part of that.
That's ended badly last time 🤦🏿♂️2 -
Whereas it is true he is less effective these days, he is still worth his place on the bench and oppo defenders still seem in awe of him.1
