Doctor John Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I think we need a forward who can consistently score with his head! Harking back, we had 'Noddy' Ellis, John Hickton, John Ritchie, and then there was David Hurst and Andy Booth and one or two others after them, but where are their equivalents now? Atdhe Nuhiu for all his height and other attributes is hopeless at scoring with his head, while Hooper is lethal with his feet, but alas seems to net few with his head. Joao's header against Arsenal was sublime, but appears to be a one-off. Forestieri is a great all-rounder and has a great jump on him, but his diminutive size means we can't expect too much of him in the heading department. I know we can't afford the likes of an Andy Caroll, but surely there is someone out there who could nod it in for us on a regular basis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyboy66 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Who is this David Hurst you speak of ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor John Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Bad speller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 A doctor whose interests include literature, that cannot spell. Welcome, my friend. You will fit right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzy85 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 What's Alan Shearer upto nowadays, could he do a job for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miffed Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Negged for "Hurst" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey63 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Andy McCulloch was a superb header of the ball.....would put his head where most players wouldn't put their feet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Duran Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Cometh the hour..cometh the man.. Stevie Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultan_Pepper Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 So we have a relatively new member of owlstalk, but long time supporter of our club. He's willing to show his face on his profile, have a fairly detailed bio and clearly is starting to get involved in owlstalk. John has engaged in debate during the dull summer weeks before transfer activity and friendlies by creating a topic that doesn't just repeat the same old threads we see time and time again and you lot go downvoting based on spelling. Well done everyone, that's exactly how you should treat people if you want a vibrant and popular discussion forum. Welcome aboard John, I hope people treat you better in future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james o connor Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 6 minutes ago, Sultan_Pepper said: So we have a relatively new member of owlstalk, but long time supporter of our club. He's willing to show his face on his profile, have a fairly detailed bio and clearly is starting to get involved in owlstalk. John has engaged in debate during the dull summer weeks before transfer activity and friendlies by creating a topic that doesn't just repeat the same old threads we see time and time again and you lot go downvoting based on spelling. Well done everyone, that's exactly how you should treat people if you want a vibrant and popular discussion forum. Welcome aboard John, I hope people treat you better in future ive also shown my face on my profile pic. i consider myself very brave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wonder Spaniel Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Lee Chapman too. Now he could head a ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrbuk Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I find it more amusing he spelt Hirst wrong, yet got Nuhiu's name right, which is better than approx 50% on here. Doctor John - If you can spell our keepers name right, you'll already be reaching the upper echelons of OT spelling school. And yes, someone with a non 50p head who can win aerial battles would be a boon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hirstpower Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 The best header of the ball outside the premiership is gestede, but no way villa would let him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 The Icelanders showed that there will always be a place for powerful headers of the ball. I think Fletcher would add this extra string to our bow. It's not just the headed goals, but the extra dimension to our attacking play it would bring. Hello John. Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieowl Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Wasn't kenwyn released or has he signed for someone else now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolsterstone Owl Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Welcome Doc. Could you please explain why Nuhiu looks fit and sportsmanlike but within ten minutes of play looks totally knackered, barely able to move and unable to coordinate any of his limbs. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Owl Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 4 hours ago, Doctor John said: Bad speller! David Hurst is a bad speller? Terrible claim to fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvin Parsnip Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Could do with a CB who could head a few goals. We have been missing this for a couple of years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvin Parsnip Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Llera and Reda scored 16 between them in 2 seasons in the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 We could certainly do with someone to get a decent head on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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