Walt Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bigblueowl said: He's a wet lettuce! My nan could push him off the ball. He does look fitter though and has got a nice suntan! ...and she's been dead for years. Are usually the next few words. *Apologies to Nannan Bigblueowl and her family for any upset caused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 There is also something to be said for someone who puts a shift in every game. Even if it isn't quite working for him, you know it is not down to a lack of effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldowl67 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 5 hours ago, vulva said: Played really well but my concern is, across the team, is goals. Signs are good though, 5 goals from 5 different players, 2 from centre forwards, 2 from wingers and 1 from central midfield. Plenty of chances being created as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando17 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 14 hours ago, Holmowl said: Yes he was hungry. Played a delightful ball thru for Luongo with almost his first touch. Would have been the cherry on the icing of the cake if Rhodes had scored. What a difference to our season if he and Fletch become pretty much inter-changeable. your right pal deffo the 2 iw we play 2 up top,miles in front of our other strikers now imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldowl67 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Oh and on Fletcher - fantastic centre forward play. He’s got the heart of a lion and as others have said his technical skills are often underestimated. I suspect defenders don’t look forward to facing him especially now he has willing runners in support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sham67 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 5 hours ago, vulva said: Played really well but my concern is, across the team, is goals. I’d have liked us to move in Winnall and Rhodes, and bring in a striker capable of scoring 20 - not sure Fletcher will do that. Where is our Pukki, Mitrovic, Abraham etc. If we carry on scoring at the same rate, we'll get 115 this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A E Neuman NYowl Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 54 minutes ago, Stoop said: Got to feel for Fletchers new hair transplant though. Can’t be easy to bed a new barnet in with all that ball heading I think he has got his new hair follicles from an 18 year old, he looks so much fitter than when he joined us 3 years ago. He will really benefit from the new attacking policy, in the past teams could put 2 men on him knowing we had very few other attacking options. With the new system and players they will not be able to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adifferentgame Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 15 hours ago, Beholder said: Also thought Rhodes looked excellent when he came on. Fitter and stronger than I remember Could (arguably should) have had a goal and an assist. Not bad for a 20 minute cameo. Love to see him knock one in soon to bolster his confidence. For as long as it's getting results, however, Fletch has to remain first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Wednesday Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 This is good to read, he's been going about his business a bit under the radar and not really getting any recognition. His hard work and quality was always there, he's now got a bit of support. Lee, Reach, Harris, Murphy are desperate to get alongside him, FF will do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 IF he stays fit for 30 games he will score 12-15. He will get so many chances now we have wingers and Lee and Bannan in more advanced roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myHero Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 16 hours ago, beloved_aunt said: He’s hugely under rated by loads of our fans. At this level absolutely top notch striker. Whenever he’s had a run of games he’s contributed to goals (scoring or assisting). I remember one run where he got a goal or assist six games on the bounce in his first season including that long range effort at Blackburn and people were still slating him. Would walk into most Championship teams. I think you are talking about the second play off qualification when he dragged us into the playoffs single handedly. Top quality centre forward, all he needed was pace on both flanks to get beyond his build up play. Loves a decent cross too. I'd like to see Rhodes do well, but I also want Fletcher to stay fit as he'll thrive with the new wingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myHero Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, trev said: IF he stays fit for 30 games he will score 12-15. He will get so many chances now we have wingers and Lee and Bannan in more advanced roles. May even get twenty with the better quality on the wings, plus plenty of assists from holding up the play and good distribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Just now, Ozymandias Owl said: May even get twenty with the better quality on the wings, plus plenty of assists from holding up the play and good distribution. If he scores 20 from 30 games I'll be amazed tbh. I say 30 games as he will be out injured...he plays in such a way that injuries are inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I thought the bloke was immense yesterday..He had their defenders and keeper in a right panic..and his movement for his goal was simply sheer instinct, letting the ball go across him and wrong footing the centre half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblueowl Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Walt said: ...and she's been dead for years. Are usually the next few words. *Apologies to Nannan Bigblueowl and her family for any upset caused. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddyowl Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 He seems to have a new lease of life, Looks fitter, faster, eager, I bet he's covering 50% more ground than in previous seasons....would be interesting to see the stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrs Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I've always been a fan of Fletcher and with the way we play now, I actually think he has become arguably our most important player. I wouldn't be confident that Rhodes, Nuhiu or Winnall could play that centre forward role anywhere near as well as he does, whereas for every other position on the pitch we have very capable alternatives. As well as Harris and Lee played yesterday, Fletch was man of the match for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onge Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Last summer it was rumoured he was going to leave to go and play in Greece, but his wage demands saw the move fall through. At the time I was disappointed - I felt we could do with him off the wage bill as he wasn't really featuring in the first team. He's completely proved me wrong - he is a vital part of the team who always gives 100%. Hopefully he can have a great season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 10/08/2019 at 22:04, Holmowl said: Superb today. What is a battle-worn 32 year old doing closing down sweepers and keepers? And successfully too. I don't want him to burn out. if fletch is unavailable what have we to fill that role? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 11/08/2019 at 12:05, SiJ said: There is also something to be said for someone who puts a shift in every game. Even if it isn't quite working for him, you know it is not down to a lack of effort. he's always been a grafter. wherever, whenever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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