chicagoblue Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Mowbray quoted somewhere saying he doesn't expect Simms back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 They look to be signing Gelhardt so does seem like he will be staying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 3 minutes ago, Bailey said: They look to be signing Gelhardt so does seem like he will be staying. Much better signing for them imo. Bailey and Fosse Captain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUnderToff Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 On 22/01/2023 at 04:17, plaidharper said: Hopefully back on a permanent. Do not care how low the price tag is. He is never going to get a minute here. Should let him move on so he can progress. He'll get plenty of minutes for us in the Championship next year. plaidharper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Let's not do that again. RuffRob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 If we didn't already know this, tonight's performance simply highlighted he's not Premiership level in any way, shape or form. Our academy is pretty bear of attacking talent as well. We have DCL or pretty much nothing upfront. We don't have a winger or midfielder we could use as an auxiliary striker as cover either. It's going to be tough to stay up with such a lack of goal scorers or any sort of attacking threat in the team. The bench is just so weak. It not like we have a massive injury list and are waiting on players to return either, DCL is out and we have nothing else It doesn't matter which way you look, I just don't see a way out of this. RPG and Sibdane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 YOU GUYS SHUT UP @Palfy IS GONNA HEAR YOU plaidharper and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 I don't know how anyone can be surprised about what we saw from him tonight. The clamour from some of our fans to play him has been ridiculous. And I'm not even talking about Palfy there really. Twitter has been insane for it. RuffRob and Fosse Captain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 37 minutes ago, RuffRob said: If we didn't already know this, tonight's performance simply highlighted he's not Premiership level in any way, shape or form. Our academy is pretty bear of attacking talent as well. We have DCL or pretty much nothing upfront. We don't have a winger or midfielder we could use as an auxiliary striker as cover either. It's going to be tough to stay up with such a lack of goal scorers or any sort of attacking threat in the team. The bench is just so weak. It not like we have a massive injury list and are waiting on players to return either, DCL is out and we have nothing else It doesn't matter which way you look, I just don't see a way out of this. Shhh, it's a good thing that we did the square root of fuck all in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPG Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 57 minutes ago, RuffRob said: If we didn't already know this, tonight's performance simply highlighted he's not Premiership level in any way, shape or form. Our academy is pretty bear of attacking talent as well. We have DCL or pretty much nothing upfront. We don't have a winger or midfielder we could use as an auxiliary striker as cover either. It's going to be tough to stay up with such a lack of goal scorers or any sort of attacking threat in the team. The bench is just so weak. It not like we have a massive injury list and are waiting on players to return either, DCL is out and we have nothing else It doesn't matter which way you look, I just don't see a way out of this. I think the only thing we might try while DCL is injured is 4-4-2 with both Simms and Maupay together up front. Simms as the target man and Maupay feeding off the knockdowns. It's probably the least bad option I can think of to give us a goal threat without DCL. Sibdane, Wall Writer and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, RuffRob said: If we didn't already know this, tonight's performance simply highlighted he's not Premiership level in any way, shape or form. Our academy is pretty bear of attacking talent as well. We have DCL or pretty much nothing upfront. We don't have a winger or midfielder we could use as an auxiliary striker as cover either. It's going to be tough to stay up with such a lack of goal scorers or any sort of attacking threat in the team. The bench is just so weak. It not like we have a massive injury list and are waiting on players to return either, DCL is out and we have nothing else It doesn't matter which way you look, I just don't see a way out of this. This is what’s going to hurt us. We don’t have anyone who can come on and change a game. We can make five subs, but who comes on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 For a lad of his size he’s not very strong. Looked a bit lost out there, I felt sorry for him. Just needed to rough them up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 8 hours ago, RPG said: I think the only thing we might try while DCL is injured is 4-4-2 with both Simms and Maupay together up front. Simms as the target man and Maupay feeding off the knockdowns. It's probably the least bad option I can think of to give us a goal threat without DCL. My only concern with this is you then have to leave another player out - to field two below average frontline players. I think we have seen this week that the midfield with five in still blows a bit hot and cold. Onana was amazing against Arsenal, but not great against Liverpool last night. This inconsistency is going to happen in such a young lad. Its going to be tough putting a competitive 11 most weeks, and our bench is desperate (its not even like we have a massive injury list). I have said since the beginning of the season the 5 sub rule has put us at a massive disadvantage. I still think not bringing in a couple of player in January will ultimately cost us our place in the Premiership this season. RPG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, StevO said: For a lad of his size he’s not very strong. Looked a bit lost out there, I felt sorry for him. Just needed to rough them up a bit. This is why I said Btay wanting someone that would bully their defenders so would play Simms was an oxymoron. I don't think he's good enough in any way, shape or form but he's certainly not a lone striker. Play him in a two (preferably coming off the bench, rather than starting) or don't play him at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 This is why the option of using Michael Keane is not as crazy as it appears. Simms was sent out for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Its early days for him, being thrown in for such a big occasion. This just shows the difference in the leagues though. Fans wanted Gyokeres and lad from Blackburn but how much better are they really going to be in this system? I don't expect a lot for him, but I think there is more than he was able to show last night, though for someone with such a good goal scoring record he looks a bit slow to react. Matt and chicagoblue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 10 hours ago, RuffRob said: I still think not bringing in a couple of player in January will ultimately cost us our place in the Premiership this season. 100% agree, add another one or two injuries to go with DCL and we are sunk, we can always bring Gomes and Deli back from their loans, we seriously may need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 I thought Simms did well in his ten minutes of play today. His pass to Doucoure was excellent, and he was involved in a couple of other good moves. Wiggytop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodison Glory Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 Yes. He should be limited to cameos for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 What an assist that would have been though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall Writer Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Feel sorry for the lad that Doucs fluffed his lines on that one. Would have been a great assist. Matt and Wiggytop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 12 hours ago, Goodison Glory said: Yes. He should be limited to cameos for now Blooding him in with off the bench performances is best for him and us. Either he shows promise or we've put him in the window for the summer. Romey 1878 and Wiggytop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 1 minute ago, Matt said: Blooding him in with off the bench performances is best for him and us. Either he shows promise or we've put him in the window for the summer. Surely that’s the way every young player gets game time, bringing him back and expecting him to lead the team week in week out is rather optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 You saw a big difference in his attitude as well. He was sprinting back after losing the ball early on. He chased all the way back into our half. I thought he was pressing better and being a right nuisance. Romey 1878, Matt and Wiggytop 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 27 minutes ago, Wiggytop said: Surely that’s the way every young player gets game time, bringing him back and expecting him to lead the team week in week out is rather optimistic. Ideally yeah. Throwing him into the derby to lead the line was foolish but also understandable considering the lack of options. Wiggytop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 He did well to not let the derby affect him, he gave his best performance so far yesterday. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 For me he has more than enough potential to prove his worth in this team, still think it was a massive mistake sending him out on loan at the beginning of the season with all our problems upfront. Can't help wondering how much further he would be advanced if he had been around from the beginning of the season, Thelwell and Lampard on this one need to hold their hands up and admit they got it wrong, and maybe in hindsight for Lampard if he made a different decision he might still be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 19 Author Report Share Posted February 19 Just now, Palfy said: For me he has more than enough potential to prove his worth in this team, still think it was a massive mistake sending him out on loan at the beginning of the season with all our problems upfront. Can't help wondering how much further he would be advanced if he had been around from the beginning of the season, Thelwell and Lampard on this one need to hold their hands up and admit they got it wrong, and maybe in hindsight for Lampard if he made a different decision he might still be here. You should've mentioned it Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 1 minute ago, MikeO said: You should've mentioned it I know let myself down a bit on that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 19 Author Report Share Posted February 19 2 minutes ago, Palfy said: I know let myself down a bit on that one Have another pint of Malibu and all will be good Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shukes Posted February 19 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Palfy said: I know let myself down a bit on that one Between you and Haf, I don’t know why you’re both so shy and don’t air your opinions. We’re all friends around here you know Palfy, London Blue, Btay and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 3 hours ago, Shukes said: Between you and Haf, I don’t know why you’re both so shy and don’t air your opinions. We’re all friends around here you know They're both my role models. Shukes, Matt and Palfy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 36 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: They're both my role models. Good to hear. I’ve noticed you aren’t backwards in coming forward mark…. Charge!!! Palfy, Matt and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cornish Steve Posted February 19 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 19 4 hours ago, Shukes said: Between you and Haf, I don’t know why you’re both so shy and don’t air your opinions. We’re all friends around here you know Personally, I always wondered what Haf thought of Lukaku when he was here. Quinn31, Btay, Palfy and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 9 hours ago, Shukes said: You saw a big difference in his attitude as well. He was sprinting back after losing the ball early on. He chased all the way back into our half. I thought he was pressing better and being a right nuisance. Big difference in the mentality of coming on knowing you have 10 minutes compared to trying to pace yourself for a possible 90! Shukes, Matt and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted Saturday at 21:19 Report Share Posted Saturday at 21:19 I've said many times I don't believe he's PL quality but if he shows more like he did for his goal I'll be more than happy to change my mind on that score. The way he left Koulibaly for dead was quality, and then to keep his composure to take the shot on? Lovely! The keeper should have done better with the actual shot but I've lost count of the amount of times I've thought "just fucking shoot, see what happens!" only for our player to shirk the responsibility and the opportunity is wasted. He saw what happened - GOAL! Matt, StevO and Btay 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad all over Posted Saturday at 22:25 Report Share Posted Saturday at 22:25 1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said: I've said many times I don't believe he's PL quality but if he shows more like he did for his goal I'll be more than happy to change my mind on that score. The way he left Koulibaly for dead was quality, and then to keep his composure to take the shot on? Lovely! The keeper should have done better with the actual shot but I've lost count of the amount of times I've thought "just fucking shoot, see what happens!" only for our player to shirk the responsibility and the opportunity is wasted. He saw what happened - GOAL! Maybe he could do with regular starts which will show whether he can cut it or not. Let's face it, we've nothing to lose as it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted Saturday at 22:27 Report Share Posted Saturday at 22:27 1 minute ago, Gwlad all over said: Maybe he could do with regular starts which will show whether he can cut it or not. Let's face it, we've nothing to lose as it goes. Well he seems to have taken over Maupay in the pecking order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted Sunday at 07:50 Report Share Posted Sunday at 07:50 9 hours ago, Aidan said: Well he seems to have taken over Maupay in the pecking order. Hopefully ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted Sunday at 08:39 Report Share Posted Sunday at 08:39 Great goal but let’s not start getting ahead of ourselves. If he can come on and score 3 or 4 more goals between now and the end of the season that will be great. More than that is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted Sunday at 09:02 Report Share Posted Sunday at 09:02 23 minutes ago, badaids said: Great goal but let’s not start getting ahead of ourselves. If he can come on and score 3 or 4 more goals between now and the end of the season that will be great. More than that is a bonus. Mate I’m going for double figures! Is 8th still Europe? Matt Tiger and dunlopp9987 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted Sunday at 09:20 Report Share Posted Sunday at 09:20 35 minutes ago, badaids said: Great goal but let’s not start getting ahead of ourselves. If he can come on and score 3 or 4 more goals between now and the end of the season that will be great. More than that is a bonus. That would make him our leading goal scorer, that's big of you give him 15 minutes a game and expect him to be leading goal scorer, no pressure there. I'm not getting carried away I'm quite disappointed he should have been here from the beginning of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodison Glory Posted Sunday at 09:26 Report Share Posted Sunday at 09:26 5 minutes ago, Palfy said: That would make him our leading goal scorer, that's big of you give him 15 minutes a game and expect him to be leading goal scorer, no pressure there. I'm not getting carried away I'm quite disappointed he should have been here from the beginning of the season. 15 mins a game and being leading scorer sounds like a mental statement until you realise how many goals it would take to actually be our leading scorer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted Sunday at 09:28 Report Share Posted Sunday at 09:28 1 minute ago, Goodison Glory said: 15 mins a game and being leading scorer sounds like a mental statement until you realise how many goals it would take to actually be our leading scorer. I know that's why I said it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted Sunday at 09:40 Report Share Posted Sunday at 09:40 Great goal and showed the attributes we know he has. It doesn’t make him a starter as we seen cos Liverpool as he doesn’t know the role to play as lone striker. Dyche knows what he’s doing, simms is a great option from the bench whilst he learns the ropes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted Sunday at 11:03 Report Share Posted Sunday at 11:03 Reminded me of a Lukaku type finish; run on to it, showed strength and enough power to make up for the lack of precision. Always thought it was ridiculous to write him off so soon, every player needs a run of games especially kids. Not that I'm getting carried away either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted Sunday at 11:08 Report Share Posted Sunday at 11:08 3 minutes ago, Matt said: Reminded me of a Lukaku type finish; run on to it, showed strength and enough power to make up for the lack of precision. That's exactly what I was just coming in here to post. Lukaku actually did something very similar against Chelsea if you remember. Can't stop thinking about Koulibaly getting absolutely embarrassed and then flailing around trying to get back to Simms . Matt and plaidharper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted Sunday at 11:20 Report Share Posted Sunday at 11:20 11 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: That's exactly what I was just coming in here to post. Lukaku actually did something very similar against Chelsea if you remember. What a magnificent goal that was. Matt and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted Sunday at 11:21 Report Share Posted Sunday at 11:21 He could make a good pairing with Dom when he's back, two big physical lads up top giving defenders plenty of battles. That being said, I wouldn't mind Gray up front next to Dom, I think they would compliment each other quite well. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted Sunday at 11:45 Report Share Posted Sunday at 11:45 On 21/01/2023 at 14:57, Romey 1878 said: Fucking idiotic decision to bring him back. He was never, ever going to make any impact. On 21/01/2023 at 15:38, Shukes said: Never understood it. Really maybe yesterday has helped you understand a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted Sunday at 12:29 Report Share Posted Sunday at 12:29 42 minutes ago, Palfy said: Really maybe yesterday has helped you understand a bit more If I was sad enough to go back through all your posts I think I'd find plenty to throw at you, but I'm not so I'll just let you crack on . It's one goal though and I'll still be very surprised if at he ultimately goes on to have a long career with us. However, I do genuinely hope he does. Matt and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted Sunday at 13:07 Report Share Posted Sunday at 13:07 30 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: If I was sad enough to go back through all your posts I think I'd find plenty to throw at you, but I'm not so I'll just let you crack on . It's one goal though and I'll still be very surprised if at he ultimately goes on to have a long career with us. However, I do genuinely hope he does. Sorry mate couldn't resist, wasn't trolling anyone in particular but when I saw Sir Alfs post under yours I couldn't resist, just a bit of banter mate and pleased you see it that way, I think we can all do with a bit of piss taking delivering and receiving, helps to get us through the dark times. Romey 1878 and plaidharper 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted Sunday at 16:40 Report Share Posted Sunday at 16:40 4 hours ago, Palfy said: Really maybe yesterday has helped you understand a bit more I hope he does really really do. Any player that does anything for our team gets my support. I would love nothing more than this lad to make me look absolutely foolish. Palfy and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted Sunday at 16:46 Report Share Posted Sunday at 16:46 1 minute ago, Shukes said: I hope he does really really do. Any player that does anything for our team gets my support. I would love nothing more than this lad to make me look absolutely foolish. I know that mate. Everyone seems to have forgotten how to have a laugh at the moment which is a shame, but I'll keep taking the piss mate in the hope people give it back and we can have a bit of fun Shukes and Matt 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted Sunday at 17:45 Report Share Posted Sunday at 17:45 Oh don’t worry about me mate! Just got a glass out the fridge, I’ll be back on form shortly. Palfy and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted Sunday at 18:41 Report Share Posted Sunday at 18:41 55 minutes ago, Shukes said: Oh don’t worry about me mate! Just got a glass out the fridge, I’ll be back on form shortly. I'll join you mate Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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