As I've said on here before, tell me that last striker we had that had a stonkin' first season with us. (The answer was Becchio, btw).
Ekuban could be the next McContract or Wood for all we know. (I personally doubt it, but then I was one of the many who would have been quite happy if we'd let either of the 2 above go after their first season). We just don't know. I also seriously doubt if Roberts or the other youngsters are the answer either, for exactly the same reason.
Grot? Toughie. If we're persisting with 1 up front, he's not the guy. In fact, only Soggy comes close to fulfilling that role. There is no-one in the u23s to call on for that role either. If we're going 2 up front, perhaps. 3 up front, then more likely, with him playing wide.
Ruth? Similarly, no real use in a 1 up front. 2 or 3 up, then he might well be a big surprise to many. He's got a good scoring record playing in the centre this season. Sadly people class him as a low scoring striker, forgetting of course that he's been played as a winger. Not the best winger, I might add, but then that's not what we bought him for. If played properly, he'll be a success. Hopefully with us & not someone else.
Soggy? Great when we play his game. But we hardly ever do. That's the rub, dear friends. Will Eck play his game next season? Only Eck knows.