StudentOwl Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Hmm, maybe we're hoping we can turn a bit of a carthorse aerial threat into a carthorse proper goal threat with the Beattie effect? Maybe looking to add a bit of finesse to his game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, gurujuan said: I don’t believe it’s as easy as some suggest, to convert yourself into a striker at this stage of his career. If Monk, and Beattie, can teach him how to think like a striker, maybe he could pull it off, but all that would take time, so we’d still require someone who knows how to lead the line. Can anyone think of a defender who has successfully transformed into a proper striker? I can’t think of anyone, but I’m sure there must have been one or two Chris Sutton, Warhurst?, Dion Dublin. Edited September 25, 2020 by royalowlisback 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Baggins Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 23 minutes ago, gurujuan said: I don’t believe it’s as easy as some suggest, to convert yourself into a striker at this stage of his career. If Monk, and Beattie, can teach him how to think like a striker, maybe he could pull it off, but all that would take time, so we’d still require someone who knows how to lead the line. Can anyone think of a defender who has successfully transformed into a proper striker? I can’t think of anyone, but I’m sure there must have been one or two John Charles Dion Dublin Chris Sutton Andy Carroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beholder Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 27 minutes ago, gurujuan said: I don’t believe it’s as easy as some suggest, to convert yourself into a striker at this stage of his career. If Monk, and Beattie, can teach him how to think like a striker, maybe he could pull it off, but all that would take time, so we’d still require someone who knows how to lead the line. Can anyone think of a defender who has successfully transformed into a proper striker? I can’t think of anyone, but I’m sure there must have been one or two I think Warhurst has been mentioned a few times in the thread. He scored shlt loads in that first season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, royalowlisback said: Chris Sutton, Warhurst?, Dion Dublin. Was Chris Sutton a defender, I never knew that, or big Dion either. Warhurst never really was a proper striker, in my opinion anyway. Can remember talking to Mark Bright about it, and he said he didn’t think like a striker and wasn’t in the slightest bit interested in bringing others into play. The thing with Warhurst was, his pace over a few yards, and his determination to get his shot away early, no matter the angle. Can remember him scoring a few times when nobody in the ground would expect him to shoot, not least the keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wall Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Not a bad addition if we get him. We do look a bit lightweight up front. Shìt dancer though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Just now, gurujuan said: Was Chris Sutton a defender, I never knew that, or big Dion either. Warhurst never really was a proper striker, in my opinion anyway. Can remember talking to Mark Bright about it, and he said he didn’t think like a striker and wasn’t in the slightest bit interested in bringing others into play. The thing with Warhurst was, his pace over a few yards, and his determination to get his shot away early, no matter the angle. Can remember him scoring a few times when nobody in the ground would expect him to shoot, not least the keeper That's why I put Warhurst with a ? But the other 2 were both centre halves before, and became 'proper' strikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Wall said: Not a bad addition if we get him. We do look a bit lightweight up front. Shìt dancer though.... He needs to add the 'floss' to his repertoire, before we fully judge him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, Tea Baggins said: John Charles Dion Dublin Chris Sutton Andy Carroll I didn’t know Carroll was a defender. You learn something new every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Just now, royalowlisback said: He needs to add the 'floss' to his repertoire, before we fully judge him. I think I saw him doing that in his dancing compilation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 minute ago, WalthamOwl said: I think I saw him doing that in his dancing compilation. Any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Just now, royalowlisback said: Any good? seen better, seen worse. A good effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 minute ago, WalthamOwl said: seen better, seen worse. A good effort. High praise indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Think in terms of his physicality and versatility combined with his age and probably cheap price he will be a good signing for us considering our position. I'd be happy with this but still think we need another striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinburghowl Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, 31Dec1966 said: That's some praise there ! I've never heard of him but if he's anywhere close to what you say, I agree, sign him up. That’s a link below from Twitter when he was at Cardiff in the Premier League and that’s what I mean about his aerial prowess. He is a huge threat from set pieces and great at defending them too. Honestly Callum is a brilliant header of a ball and wins most 50/50s. @OptaJoe 23 - Callum Paterson won 23 aerial duels today against Burnley - the most of any player in the @premierleague since 2003-04. Vertigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Galvin Fan Club Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, edinburghowl said: Please happen - I absolutely love Callum. I’ve watched Paterson loads at Hearts, guaranteed I’ve seen him more than anyone else on here. Callum is a proper professional, a good athlete, great to have around the dressing room and the best header of a ball I’ve seen in 30+ years of watching football. He’s also decent with the ball at his feet too, he’s versatile, and he could be the perfect target man up top too. Sign him up! Mon the Jambos.I used to be a ST holder at Tynecastle and the Arms was my local.Lived in Gorgie and not a bad assessment of Patto.He was head and shoulders the best in 2016. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wall Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, royalowlisback said: He needs to add the 'floss' to his repertoire, before we fully judge him. Yes he does it in one of the YouTube clips (top 5 goals I think) I can't ever respect any grown man who 'flosses' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 minute ago, edinburghowl said: That’s a link below from Twitter when he was at Cardiff in the Premier League and that’s what I mean about his aerial prowess. He is a huge threat from set pieces and great at defending them too. Honestly Callum is a brilliant header of a ball and wins most 50/50s. @OptaJoe 23 - Callum Paterson won 23 aerial duels today against Burnley - the most of any player in the @premierleague since 2003-04. Vertigo. How high does he jump for him to end up with vertigo? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 minute ago, edinburghowl said: That’s a link below from Twitter when he was at Cardiff in the Premier League and that’s what I mean about his aerial prowess. He is a huge threat from set pieces and great at defending them too. Honestly Callum is a brilliant header of a ball and wins most 50/50s. @OptaJoe 23 - Callum Paterson won 23 aerial duels today against Burnley - the most of any player in the @premierleague since 2003-04. Vertigo. How much would he roughly cost us? From you have been saying about him during his time at Heart, he looks like he would be a good acquisition. If the price is cheap, then it would be a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Just now, The Wall said: Yes he does it in one of the YouTube clips (top 5 goals I think) I can't ever respect any grown man who 'flosses' I've tried it, but can't even manage this basic dance move. I just just wobble my hips around, and loose track of the floss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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