Steve Down South Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 9 minutes ago, zzmdu said: Which (if any) of our strikers do 'convince' you? Please answer this question, genuinely interested. I think Hooper is best striker at club and would like to see him paired with Fletcher again. Joao might have a part to play but I find his inconsistency (and body language on occasions) so frustrating. There is only so long we can talk about potential / massive talent before he needs to prove it regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myHero Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 2 hours ago, s6 owl said: He was very average for 60mins but when he got his chance he was cool as ice in front of goal. People pay millions for that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myHero Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Steve Down South said: I think Hooper is best striker at club and would like to see him paired with Fletcher again. Joao might have a part to play but I find his inconsistency (and body language on occasions) so frustrating. There is only so long we can talk about potential / massive talent before he needs to prove it regularly. One goal every ninety one minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Past Member Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Steve Down South said: I think Hooper is best striker at club and would like to see him paired with Fletcher again. Joao might have a part to play but I find his inconsistency (and body language on occasions) so frustrating. There is only so long we can talk about potential / massive talent before he needs to prove it regularly. Fletcher isn't scoring; is probably on Joaos wage x 3, & on the whole has been a big waste of cash. Why doesn't Fletcher frustrate you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash77 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Not suprised he struggled with no support, but if we can get up the pitch and in the box more often he has that talent, pace, flair and technique to create that crucial half yard with the composure to finish. Target men like nuhiu and fletcher cant create space to shoot like that and wouldnt score as many per games played, including any of joaos goals superbly taken goals today imo. Players like ff/matias can get in behind, create space and chances for joao or a target man might help get us up the pitch more directly, but he cant do it on his own with 4 centre backs behind him, he needs ff/matias off him or one of the big guys next to him imo. 5 goals from 4 starts and 5 sub apps so far, great stats, needs a run with ff now imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myHero Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 hour ago, McRightSide said: João is an outstanding talent. Have a watch of the goals he’s scored...he can do it all Left foot, right foot, headers, piledrivers, placements and tap ins Just want to see him play more He's was never going to run the game today, FFS he wasn't even picked to start. The team had a game plan, and in the second half he takes his chances. You can't ask anymore from any striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I think Joao would be further on in his development had Carlos has played him more often. Definitely has the talent but at the moment is starting to show a consistent end product. Will be a target for some bigger clubs come the end of the season IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacock1961 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 would love to see a front 3 permed from hooper/jaoa/mattias/FF. Lucas seems so much better when he starts and feels loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myHero Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Watson said: Can't you see the ability he has and that he plays so better with quality players around him? The lad has so much quality. Thought a footballing connoisseur such as yourself could see it. He was picked for the Portuguese national team in his first season. The more he scores, the more he'll score. Lucas João, goal Machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myHero Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Great Big Galaa said: I think Joao would be further on in his development had Carlos has played him more often. Definitely has the talent but at the moment is starting to show a consistent end product. Will be a target for some bigger clubs come the end of the season IMO. Not unless he takes us up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Down South Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 minute ago, zzmdu said: Fletcher isn't scoring; is probably on Joaos wage x 3, & on the whole has been a big waste of cash. Why doesn't Fletcher frustrate you? I think Fletcher delivers more for the team overall on a regular basis and he always displays the work ethic that on occasions Joao seems to lack. Some of the frustration is probably due to fact that Joao can look great for short periods but to date has not been able to sustain his form. As for stats and a goal every 91 minutes, cant't deny its impressive but need him to maintain this over a longer period (20 goals a season?) I genuinely hope he can, but honestly have my doubts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 23 minutes ago, zzmdu said: Shirley the strikers that are scoring far less than him; frustrate you more. Bizarre that our top scorer frustrates you, in particular. I think he's capable of more. It's actually because I rate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only way is S6 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I criticised him & called him weak after the WBA game. I was doing the same today right up until he scored. Just spent 10 minutes washing loadsa egg of me face. Soz Lucas. WAWAW? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldishowl Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 It’s not rocket science. He is a far better player when running forward either with the ball or onto a pass than he is with his back to goal. Also a good finisher and doesn’t get flustered when has time in front of goal like some players . He has scored some great goals for us. Loved the one at Forest on Boxing Day Is there a youtube thingy showing his goals anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUMBELOWS91 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 He's our Paulo Wanchope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and white Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Aside from a fully fit Gary Hooper he is the best striker at the club and a real talent that has the ability to take it to another level. He is a player we haven't had the likes of in a long long time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacock1961 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Scored a very similar goal at forest on boxing day. He's a star in the making. Just needs a bit of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortlandOwl Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 He's becoming a prolific scorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofbert2 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 He hates playing with his back to the goal. Absolutely hates it. That's it really. You can give the ball to him any other way you like but he isn't interested in having it sent to him long, high and facing the wrong way and I think that is it with him. Gorgeous for the second goal today and lovely to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Was Mom for me today. Has come in for a fair bit of criticism, but has come out on top today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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