Bottom line is we have three available strikers, none of whom really provide what the team requires. Ohio was a panic signing who can't retain possession, Connolly is fragile and lacks physical presence and Sharp is too old. LR tries to make the best of it by alternating with a false 9 system which doesn't really work and for all the talent 'in the building' we still struggle to score more than a goal a game. Most on here were nervous of starting the season with only two recognised strikers and the most we can do now is hope it doesn't come back to bite us on the arse.
I've said this a few times but it's really weird how much coverage that toe gets. This season he's missed maybe one game with it, but people never stop talking about what a problem it is.
That Thomas booking for dissent was such a weird incident. It was like he was trying to get booked, or trying to test what it would take to get booked by a female ref. Ridiculously flamboyant display of dissent.
For sure. It was a pointless sub which contributed to our attack become less of a threat and sitting back with our legs wide open for too long.
Still think he has a foot issue which needs to be managed, but the reason for the absence following Norwich was concussion then shoulder.
I agree about the negative comments being wide of the mark on both Zaroury and Ohio... Ohio for definite seems to be loving it here and Zaroury whilst not having reached the heights is one of the top 5/6 players in the squad currently IMO. Maybe he just needs a goal which he very nearly got with his first shot in the shirt... Ohio has already made some eat their words, I hope Zaroury does tomorrow and if not then on Saturday.
Not being derogatory but nobody can reasonably claim that he's up to the standard of those around him. He is what he is - a young player brought in at the last minute, without troubling FFP, to fill the massive hole left by Delap.
Don't think anyone can reasonably claim anything definitive having only played 83 mins in 3 appearances so far, other than that a goal in those 83 minutes is a better strike rate that Delap, Connolly or Sharp currently.
The criticism of Zaroury is pretty amazing , even at lower level you had days when nothing worked , or you thought you were up for it but weren’t , he must be really impressed with the patience of some on this forum . If these guys were as good as some hoped or expected they wouldn’t be here would they , if they are inconsistent then that’s why they are here not at Burnley or Luton etc
He's definitely not lived up to expectations so far and I don't think that's overly critical in the slightest. He's not played a lot of football this season, so some rustiness is expected but we just need a little bit more from him.
