Guest Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 2 hours ago, @owlstalk said: Hate this if I'm honest He's playing his heart out, gives 100%, makes things out of nothing and is smashing in goal after goal after goal Time for fans to put away what they 'think' a striker should play like and start recognising that Paterson plays like Paterson and he's unstoppable doing that Paterson has scored 7 goals in 27 appearances this season. Not bad considering he isn't what anyone would call a natural striker and we played not to attack for at least 10 games this season when Pulis was in charge. His effort and knack for bundling in a goal is commendable but it is not a surprise to find that fans are critical of his all round game and might want more from someone playing as a centre-forward. Nuhiu for example got loads of stick but he would do a better all round job of playing the striker role than Paterson. That's not being critical pf Paterson really, more pointing out the poor recruitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Just now, hirstyboywonder said: Paterson has scored 7 goals in 27 appearances this season. Were all of them in a striker role? 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Just now, @owlstalk said: Were all of them in a striker role? I don't think so no. As I said it is a decent return and is commendable. Stating we should have a centre-forward with better attributes to play the role more effectively than him is not slagging off Paterson, it is stating facts about our poor recruitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 minute ago, hirstyboywonder said: I don't think so no. As I said it is a decent return and is commendable. Stating we should have a centre-forward with better attributes to play the role more effectively than him is not slagging off Paterson, it is stating facts about our poor recruitment. I'd deffo be interested in seeing what his stats are from the games he's played up front Gotta be amazing surely? As for people criticising him - they're merely criticising the fact that he appears clumsy or chunky Maybe they're just plain wrong that he's a rubbish striker if he's banging goal after goal in? Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: I'd deffo be interested in seeing what his stats are from the games he's played up front Gotta be amazing surely? As for people criticising him - they're merely criticising the fact that he appears clumsy or chunky Maybe they're just plain wrong that he's a rubbish striker if he's banging goal after goal in? So you were happy with the approach we took in the January transfer window then as we have seemingly got enough in that position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, hirstyboywonder said: So you were happy with the approach we took in the January transfer window then as we have seemingly got enough in that position? No mate - definitely not but anyone saying we could have done better gets jumped on by the Chansiri Defence League nutters Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: No mate - definitely not but anyone saying we could have done better gets jumped on by the Chansiri Defence League nutters Fair enough. In broad terms I think we are in agreement on this then. Paterson is doing a good job. I don't expect him to be able to outrun or out-jump defenders, hold the ball up effectively, lead the line and bring others into play. He has done very well at sniffing out chances and poaching the odd goal, I think he would be more effective if he had an actual striker to play off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Just now, hirstyboywonder said: Fair enough. In broad terms I think we are in agreement on this then. Paterson is doing a good job. I don't expect him to be able to outrun or out-jump defenders, hold the ball up effectively, lead the line and bring others into play. Doesn't need to though - as he's proven by banging the goals in as the team has won This is my point really - if he's scoring and we're winning how can anyone complain or say that he should be more elegant? Just keep smashing em in (or fumbling em over the line) and that's fine for me He makes goals out of absolutely nothing 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megsonstheman Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Has to play Harris tonight, up against Fox he'll have a field day.....Rhodes heading,flicking all those pinpoint crosses in.....jobs a good 'un 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 37 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Doesn't need to though - as he's proven by banging the goals in as the team has won This is my point really - if he's scoring and we're winning how can anyone complain or say that he should be more elegant? Just keep smashing em in (or fumbling em over the line) and that's fine for me He makes goals out of absolutely nothing Can’t fault his effort, but the fact that he doesn’t think like a striker, means that we don’t function properly as an attacking unit We need a centre forward who can bring others into play, as well as scoring goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Just now, gurujuan said: Can’t fault his effort, but the fact that he doesn’t think like a striker, means that we don’t function properly as an attacking unit We need a centre forward who can bring others into play, as well as scoring goals He's scoring goals So is Rhodes We're winning games I'm baffled with people wanting to change or criticise any aspect of that Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 minute ago, @owlstalk said: He's scoring goals So is Rhodes We're winning games I'm baffled with people wanting to change or criticise any aspect of that Not change, but enhance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Just now, gurujuan said: Not change, but enhance We're on the best run of form since 1932 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzys Dad Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, gurujuan said: Can’t fault his effort, but the fact that he doesn’t think like a striker, means that we don’t function properly as an attacking unit We need a centre forward who can bring others into play, as well as scoring goals I can’t believe you’re blaming Patterson, for us not functioning as an attacking unit. Words fail me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbupperthongowl Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, gurujuan said: Can’t fault his effort, but the fact that he doesn’t think like a striker, means that we don’t function properly as an attacking unit We need a centre forward who can bring others into play, as well as scoring goals If that is true it may explain how he gets free in the box to bundle goals in....he does things and takes up positions that defenders don't expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Owl Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 10 hours ago, heppers said: Both nailed on to score. Naaarrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelerian Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 2 hours ago, @owlstalk said: He's scoring goals So is Rhodes We're winning games I'm baffled with people wanting to change or criticise any aspect of that this ^^^ enjoy it folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsHall Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Be reyt...Paterson can kick Fletcher up the arse early on...show him whose the gaffer. UTO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriwozgod Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 7 hours ago, sexpistol said: I’m sorry but that is utter rubbish. He was never as bad as sone people made out. To say he ‘picked up slightly’ suggests you had an agenda against him. He improved massively and was one of our better players at the end. As for the contract running out insinuation. He didn’t sign one with us did he. If he was so bad why did he sign for a club that is better than us currently? All about opinions mate................................i`m sorry but i think its "utter rubbish" to say he "improved massively" You rate him , fair enough ..........................I dont , no "agenda" whatsoever just my opinion .......................and his only decent spell DID come in his last 6 months when he was lauded to a degree that went way beyond what was deserved.........................again IMHO. As for him signing for someone better..........................good luck to the lad, hope it works out for him , but I`m not sorry hes gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2002 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 4 hours ago, @owlstalk said: As for people criticising him - they're merely criticising the fact that he appears clumsy or chunky Maybe they're just plain wrong that he's a rubbish striker if he's banging goal after goal in? The whole basis of the original Moneyball project in Oakland ... ignore what a positional player SHOULD look like and focus on the numbers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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