mcmigo Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 15 minutes ago, latemodelchild said: All it takes is for Rhodes to hit some form and find the net. The goals will come. Let's not panic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumbullowl Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Well if Luton were watching that second half, and they want a point, perhaps they'll start with ten men! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando17 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 35 minutes ago, LittleG said: I totally agree that it's not feasible to predict either way what our goal scoring will equate to. However I am concerned that our only forward options off the bench today were JR and Nuihu. yes i agree,very limited,we needed a Scott Hogan or the like,when he was available imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEdwards Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Has Gary Hooper signed anywhere yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LittleG Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 30 minutes ago, Holmowl said: I think most of us expect that FF will start v Luton. With Harris seemingly our MOM I imagine we will see Harris and FF wide, swapping wings like Harris and Murphy did last week. I hope you're right but don't think FF will start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Personally, I don’t think we have enough goals in the side. That’s not based on the evidence from today, any more than it was on the opening day at Reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Harris seems to play more as a LF which doesn’t help Rhodes for those who think he needs more crosses, Murphy I’m yet to see but sounds similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evaowl Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Typically, a team needs about 75 league goals to stand a decent chance of going up - though clearly that doesn't guarantee it. If Fletcher got 15 as the main striker I'd probably think he'd done OK. Not sure where the other 60 would come from to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 14 hours ago, Nut said: orI've only seen us once this season which was last week against Barnsley. I was really impressed with how we played going forward but was worried we didn't take more of the chances we created. It sounds like today we had loads of possession and created chances but didn't take them. As much as I like Fletcher and appreciate what he does for the team, he's not prolific and if Rhodes isn't going to step up, who's going to score the goals? We've no-one in midfield who is capable of double figures so I feel it's going to be a struggle to win enough games to reach the top 6 unless we can keep it really tight at the back. I figured from the start (with bruce in charge) that we would get shut of hooper, (winnall or rhodes), joao, and nuhiu, and bring in one or two 'more all round' strikers who were more mobile and far more 'prolific'. now i'm hoping were looking at see what happens between now and Christmas, and look to strengthen then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwellOwl Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I am struggling to see why people can’t understand that we won’t win or score in every game this season? A big game on Tuesday now to see how we react to the defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birley Owl 1867 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Yeah we will. Today was just one of those days where we couldn't break down the opposition. They defended staunchly. Any other day and we'd have got 3 so whilst I'm concerned we didn't break them down with our superior quality, I'm not overly concerned for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Turpin Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 15 hours ago, Holmowl said: I gave us a bonus goal But you should’ve taken one away because one goal was scored by a player we’ve sold. We have five forwards but I worry for us when Fletcher gets injured. I know why we sold Joao because you can only sell players people want to buy. But the fact other teams didn’t want to pay reasonable money our other forwards indicates how good they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night-Owl Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 We just gotta keep playing to our strengths, stick to the same philosophy and over the season we will win more than we lose. The first big test will be how we react to defeat. We don't have to score shed loads to make the top 6, I remember Hull being low scorers but still making the top 6 and getting promoted. Despite not taking more of our chances against Barnsley and not taking any against 10 man Millwall, the main positive is that in all three games so far, we're creating chances. We just need to stick with it and be more ruthless like we were against Reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 21 minutes ago, SwellOwl said: I am struggling to see why people can’t understand that we won’t win or score in every game this season? A big game on Tuesday now to see how we react to the defeat. I’m struggling to see why you can’t understand the OP’s point. We’re not saying we should win and score in every game, the thread is about whether we’ll score enough over a season to be in the running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brissy-owl Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 15 hours ago, Owl 44 said: To me, this is exactly the problem. This is what is likely to stop us challenging for an automatic place. We just don't score enough goals over a season. When you look at how many the promoted sides score, we don't get anywhere near those figures. It's not a kneejerk reaction. I'm really pleased with the start we've made (until today). We don't have a prolific striker. Our midfielders don't score enough. The defenders also don't chip in enough. In the 90s you could always rely on Nigel Pearson to bag a few from corners. I don't know what our xG statistics are so far this season but I know they've been quite poor the last few seasons. Even today, with all the shots on goal (21 or something) by all accounts, they weren't great shots or chances. Hopefully Harris can score more and Fletch finds some form in front of goal but that is the worry with only one up front. Bannan needs to score more and Reach needs to work on tap ins as well as screamers. I hope I'm wrong. We have a good squad but everyone needs to step up in front of the net. we wont be challenging top 6 never mind automatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I don't think we'll score enough, no. Wasn't enough striker outs & ins this summer. Fletcher is the only one suiting the central role in our chosen 4-3-3. He's plan A, and there is no cover and competition for his role. Rhodes can't lead the line. Nuhiu can't high press. Forestieri too lightweight for the role, and both mascots would get a game before Winnall. We needed a new option up there. Same crop of strikers for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwellOwl Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, FreshOwl said: I’m struggling to see why you can’t understand the OP’s point. We’re not saying we should win and score in every game, the thread is about whether we’ll score enough over a season to be in the running I do understand thank you. OP is based on 3 games where we have scored 5 goals. Is this a crisis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangonrose Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 16 hours ago, daveyboy66 said: We had twenty odd attempts on goal..however being away it wasn't enough...how I long for CC not getting in the opponents half for a full season until the 60th minute... Too right - unbelievable drivel posted one here some of the time. We're Championship, we're Wednesday, we're going to have a good season. Perspective has gone missing yet again. Man City let in twice as many as we did. What does that make them? Guardiola had better watch out for his job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangonrose Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Brissy-owl said: we wont be challenging top 6 never mind automatic The early season optimism has gone missing, it seems. What other club managed 21 shots away from home yesterday. Perhaps if we just supported them normally??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightace Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I think that the two wide players will score their fair share. Reach is capable of getting a few. I don't know if we can play this system every game but up to now don't think goals will be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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