striker Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I really do not understand the animosity towards Rhodes. Thought he played well today. He is the focal point of our attack, targeted by defenders and didn't shirk a battle. He was mobile, chased down, his movement pulled the defenders out of position, creating space and had a few attempts. OK, he should have scored with the second half header, but his movement to spin behind the defender to get in that position was superb. Thought him, Winnall and Hooper did well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 We've got him running more than for any other team I've seen him in against us. Rolling it into the channel for him to hold it up, facing the corner flag doesn't help us or him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWLERTON GHOST Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) We're 5h1t and we know we are we're 5h1t and we know we are we're 5h1t and we know we're are were 5h1t and we know we are. Sooner we all realise this the better....... Not good enough..Over paid players lightweight tactics / poor coaching poor team selection etc etc Edited August 12, 2017 by OWLERTON GHOST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 37 minutes ago, striker said: I really do not understand the animosity towards Rhodes. There is almost zero animosity towards Rhodes - especially for a hugely expensive striker with a criminally disappointing goals return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopparberg Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I didn't expect him to start today. Should have been Hooper and Fletcher for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlandished Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, scram said: There is almost zero animosity towards Rhodes - especially for a hugely expensive striker with a criminally disappointing goals return As you know, the costs expended on Rhodes are not his fault, and his lack of goals are not criminal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Remember this game. That day Rhodes was totally unstoppable. That is the Rhodes I want to see, ruthless in front of goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kagoshimaowl Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I'm shocked when I watch Rhodes. This is the top scorer on Championship HISTORY yet he can't do anything right. He has no pace, can't trap a ball and let's not even talk about that miss...was it two yards out? I honestly would sell him. We have 6 other strikers but are woefully short in other positions and obviously need the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, owlandished said: As you know, the costs expended on Rhodes are not his fault, and his lack of goals are not criminal Sorry for using a euphemism Okay there is hardly anything but goodwill for Rhodes - despite him being an extremely expensive striker for which no blame for the financial outlay on him must be directed at Rhodes and indeed it is not an arrestable offence to be shyte at scoring goals even when being paid eye-watering amounts of wedge to do so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Owl Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just saw Burnley at Chelsea and they just got it to forwards quick pace no fannying around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlandished Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 26 minutes ago, scram said: Sorry for using a euphemism Okay there is hardly anything but goodwill for Rhodes - despite him being an extremely expensive striker for which no blame for the financial outlay on him must be directed at Rhodes and indeed it is not an arrestable offence to be shyte at scoring goals even when being paid eye-watering amounts of wedge to do so I don't get it about Rhodes. He gets paid loads, but so what, it's all relative and singling Rhodes out is irrelevant. May as well argue about why a British soldier or nurse get silly money compared to a professional footballer, as far as that argument goes He has not scored many for us (3 I think) which is disappointing given his record for other clubs. But it's not like he has been missing sitter after sitter, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrbluesky Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 4 hours ago, Lawrie Madden said: Disagree i thought he was pants Far too easy to knock off the ball and he has to score from that chance put on plate for him by BB I agree its down to confidence The last bit of your post is the most important bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrbluesky Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 52 minutes ago, scram said: There is almost zero animosity towards Rhodes - especially for a hugely expensive striker with a criminally disappointing goals return But there is a bigger picture to his 'goals return' and that goes for the rest of our strike force, but his movement in the box for me is far superior to the rest of our strikers, but no matter your footballing brain if the service isn't there it ain't going to yield goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, mrbluesky said: But there is a bigger picture to his 'goals return' and that goes for the rest of our strike force, but his movement in the box for me is far superior to the rest of our strikers, but no matter your footballing brain if the service isn't there it ain't going to yield goals. Illustrates the point perfectly Where is the same understanding for Nuhiu or FF Few strikers in recent SWFC history have a poorer goals/games return then Rhodes - but nobody has received anything like the goodwill and leeway he has been afforded - and he is one of the costliest players in our history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlandished Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Jordan Rhodes was part of squad to get us to our best league position since roger knows when Rhodes gets loads So flipping what He has been most prolific in scoring goals when teams build themselves around him. We don't, as we hardly play him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new zealand owl Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Said it months ago, Rhodes is simply an average championship striker who is very good in the air. The only way he will score loads of goals for us is if he gets 2 or 3 decent headed chances per game. The rest of his game is just not good enough for where we need to be. too many people looked at his record up to 2015 and thought easy he will bag 25 a season. Was never going to happen. Successful championship strikers now have at least one of pace or power...he has neither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flange Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Kagoshimaowl said: I'm shocked when I watch Rhodes. This is the top scorer on Championship HISTORY yet he can't do anything right. He has no pace, can't trap a ball and let's not even talk about that miss...was it two yards out? I honestly would sell him. We have 6 other strikers but are woefully short in other positions and obviously need the cash. Quite agree. If we had paid £800k instead of £8m for him we still wouldn't be getting value for money. We have got him 3yrs too late. His fitness looks questionable and his confidence is totally shot. We should try and recoup the money while some are still thinking he is good and just not fitting in for the owls instead of that his best performances are behind him. Please prove us wrong Jordan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopswfc76 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 1 hour ago, scram said: Illustrates the point perfectly Where is the same understanding for Nuhiu or FF Few strikers in recent SWFC history have a poorer goals/games return then Rhodes - but nobody has received anything like the goodwill and leeway he has been afforded - and he is one of the costliest players in our history You not like Rhodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrbluesky Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 1 hour ago, scram said: Illustrates the point perfectly Where is the same understanding for Nuhiu or FF Few strikers in recent SWFC history have a poorer goals/games return then Rhodes - but nobody has received anything like the goodwill and leeway he has been afforded - and he is one of the costliest players in our history FF Nuhiu scoring records are poor in comparison, pre Boro JR was scoring for fun, you aren't telling me we are just unlucky that he decides to become a poor goal ratio player, don't buy that one bit, as somebody in footballing circles/expierence see's this? He hasn't become a poor player over night, out of the 3 strikers you mention he has better box knowledge, I'm not saying he is without fault but I think the percentage of fault weighs heavily on CC side as he should have done his homework on JR because he in no way plays to his strengths He has him tracking back holding the ball up at the half way line,this isn't just some of the match but most of it His finishing was poor today, could be an off day, could be confidence, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kagoshimaowl Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Ronio said: Remember this game. That day Rhodes was totally unstoppable. That is the Rhodes I want to see, ruthless in front of goal That Rhodes is long gone my friend. Unfortunately for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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