BP1960 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 And by the same token midfielders at this level aren't good enough to thread balls through eyes of needles either. At our level crosses behind defenders always cause no end of problems for Division 3 cart horses. I believe we see more ball retention bollocks due to coaches who need to display that, er, artistry in order to look good in interviews for their next job (hopefully at a higher level). yes, possession stats can be high when passing backwards and sideways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmantonhoward Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Anyone who thinks that signing a player who couldn't score in a division below is a good one is :censored:ing deluded. Seriously, I want what you're on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) Anyone who thinks that signing a player who couldn't score in a division below is a good one is :censored:ing deluded. Seriously, I want what you're on. Kevin Keegan 124 games 18 goals for lowly Scunthorpe..who in their right mind thought he could score prolifically at the highest level? Edited June 26, 2015 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Kevin Keegan 124 games 18 goals for lowly Scunthorpe..who in their right mind thought he could score prolifically at the highest level? Best post you've ever made that BP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) It was only last season one of our players scored a quarter of his career goals before Christmas. Edited June 26, 2015 by dec666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmantonhoward Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 If Jake Cassidy goes on to win the Ballon D'Or as per your comparison then I'll come and find you and suck you off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyOAFC Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 If Jake Cassidy goes on to win the Ballon D'Or as per your comparison then I'll come and find you and suck you off. Charming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshawlatic Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 If Jake Cassidy goes on to win the Ballon D'Or as per your comparison then I'll come and find you and suck you off. Im guessing BP1960 is the first Latic to be praying that Cassidy fails monumentaly after that pledge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazzin19 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Are we suggesting we no longer want to play a passing game but pump hopefull balls into the box? Not for me thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Season hasn't even started and people are slagging him off. Just another day on OWTB, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbaltipie Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) Keegan was deployed as a right sided midfielder for Scunny in a side fighting relegation, it was only later on in his career when he was pushed up top to a central striking role during his time at Liverpool when he playing alongside Toshack, so stats don't always tell the full picture. I believe he's been brought in to link the play up with others feeding off him, which ultimately means we will be reliant on the same players as last year for goals. That's the concern, particularly as I can't see Forte repeating his purple patch from last season. Edited June 26, 2015 by chickenbaltipie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Are we suggesting we no longer want to play a passing game but pump hopefull balls into the box? Not for me thanks All about striking a balance. It's important to keep the ball and retain possession but every now and then we need to be prepared to rather than play the safe ball take a risk take players on or fire an early ball into the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) Im guessing BP1960 is the first Latic to be praying that Cassidy fails monumentaly after that pledge. ? Absolutely wrong, a top signing IMO whether he scores prolifically or not. Edited June 26, 2015 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Absolutely wrong, a top signing IMO whether he scores prolifically or not.Quite right BP. And as they say, all cats are grey in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorvik_latic Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) Anyone who thinks that signing a player who couldn't score in a division below is a good one is :censored:ing deluded. Seriously, I want what you're on. Matt Smith only scored 1 in 8 in League 2 and Macc didn't want him back when offered on the cheap. What's your point? Edited June 26, 2015 by jorvik_latic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmantonhoward Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 That's a better goals per game ratio in League 2 than Cassidy then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorvik_latic Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 That's a better goals per game ratio in League 2 than Cassidy then! What about his League 1 ratio then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 What about his League 1 ratio then? Irrelevant. Doesnt fit the argument! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Im guessing BP1960 is the first Latic to be praying that Cassidy fails monumentaly after that pledge If he closes his eyes he'd never know the difference. I'd imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Keegan was deployed as a right sided midfielder for Scunny in a side fighting relegation, it was only later on in his career when he was pushed up top to a central striking role during his time at Liverpool when he playing alongside Toshack, so stats don't always tell the full picture. I believe he's been brought in to link the play up with others feeding off him, which ultimately means we will be reliant on the same players as last year for goals. That's the concern, particularly as I can't see Forte repeating his purple patch from last season. Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Keegan was deployed as a right sided midfielder for Scunny in a side fighting relegation, it was only later on in his career when he was pushed up top to a central striking role during his time at Liverpool when he playing alongside Toshack, so stats don't always tell the full picture. I believe he's been brought in to link the play up with others feeding off him, which ultimately means we will be reliant on the same players as last year for goals. That's the concern, particularly as I can't see Forte repeating his purple patch from last season. We've also got Murphy and Turner who both had fitness issues last season. They have hardly played and it will be like signing two new players. I'm also hopeful that with a full pre-season under his belt Poleon will also hit the ground running........ I'm hoping for a much better goal threat next season as this could prove to be the best crop of strikers we've had in a long long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbaltipie Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Why not? Last season was his best strike rate of his career, I think he hit a purple patch, I will take my hat off to him if he gets 15 next season. Didn't look the same player towards the end of the season but he did have a spell on the sidelines, let's hope he gets as fit as he can be and kicks on again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitey1980 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I do feel we have genuine versatility in our potential forward line, and there are most certainly goals to be unlocked from forward options of Forte, Cassidy, Poleon, Turner and Murphy. The question is of course if our manager is good enough to manage his resources. We bought 3 and aquired 2 of those options - It is a long time since a Latics manager had that as a starting point....over to you Darren!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 http://www.shrimperzone.com/vb/showthread.php?85754-Jake-Cassidy-Released-by-Wolves Rated by Southend fans, they feel that once he gets that one goal there'll be no stopping him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wogghead1 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Anyone mentioned Adam Rooney yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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