HesNotGudjonsonn2 Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Hi Guys, I have noticed a lot of talk about the number 10 role being the most important to improve on and I am inclined to agree. I am curious to know who people know of that they think could fit the bill. I would like someone who has the pace to keep up with our attack but who is this person. Ideas!
goose2010 Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 we don't need one in the formation we play. And if we were to play one we have the players that good do it already.
Fox92 Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 We could have Messi but if he didn't score goals then he'd get criticised.
Gerard Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 We could have Messi but if he didn't score goals then he'd get criticised. Of course, isn't a forward's job to score and assist goals?
Captain... Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 If we can sign someone who is better than Okazaki and Ulloa, or a combination of their good points (aerial threat, hard working, fast, good feet) then we should, but we are top of the league with the players we have. Ulloa finding his touch, or Okazaki bulking up and not being so easy to knock off the ball then we have a very good player, but Ulloa is a bit rusty at the moment, and Okazaki is too lightweight and undoes everything good he does by falling over, or being brushed off the ball.
Fox92 Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Of course, isn't a forward's job to score and assist goals? I'm not getting into all this again.
Gerard Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 It would be awesome if we got Breel Embolo, he can play midfield as well as a striker so would suit just behind Vardy I would imagine. Man Utd now interested http://www.espnfc.co...romising-player But so are we. http://www.eatsleeps...ml#.VmW9triLRhE Style Embolo is an athletically built striker with strong upper-body strength, an explosive burst of acceleration and quick feet in tight areas; his direct and penetrative dribbling causes regular danger. He has a very solid goal return throughout his short career to date but often seems happier involving himself in the approach play than in providing the final touch. He might well morph into more of a wide forward or second striker as his career develops. Major Strengths- Very strong physical attributes- A powerful, rapid and direct dribbler- Quite intelligent in his movements Major Weaknesses- Not a natural finisher- Needs to get his head up quicker in possession Assessment Breakdown Tackling: Happy to put his foot in when appropriate and certainly strong and quick enough to come out on top when defenders try to take him on. Marking: Very rarely given direct marking duties but does a good job of closing down defenders and spaces when asked to do so. Heading: Standing at over 6 foot tall and with good strength and a solid leap on him, he does provide a threat in the air, although his lack of good heading technique leaves him unable to regularly take full advantage of his capabilities. Close control: The quality of his first touch varies, but he is capable of shifting the ball very quickly from foot to foot once it is under his control. Allied to his supreme upper-body strength and powerful acceleration, that ability can make him very difficult to halt. Passing: Lays the ball off well with his back to goal or on headed knockouts, displaying good awareness of the positioning of those in and around him. He does, however, need to get his head up quicker when receiving the ball when facing goal, as he tends to first try and take on an opponent before taking stock of the play ahead of him. If he is able to create space with a dribble, he usually picks the right passing option thereafter. Positioning: Willing to take on the responsibility of acting as his side's back-to-goal reference point up front and enduring the concomitant knocks from opposing defenders, but often looks more comfortable working in the three-quarter spaces just off the front when a traditional No. 9 is employed alongside him. His pace makes him a potent threat in behind. Crossing: Far from a prolific crosser of the ball but usually seeks to fire low deliveries across the face of goal when he finds himself appropriately placed. Finishing: Capable of generating plenty of power in his shots, but the quality of his placement varies. A decent, instinctive finisher, but seems to lack a bit of confidence in his ability to find the back of the net when given time to pick his spot. Takes the large majority of his shots from inside the area. Embolo has already been capped by Switzerland, the country he chose to represent at the international level. What the experts say Former Basel striker Marco Streller: "Breel has all the attributes he needs to become a world-class striker." Former Basel midfielder Fabian Frei: "I like him as a person as much as I do as a player. His feet will stay on the ground -- he won't be shooting from 50 metres to score the goal of the season. You can give him good advice and he is ready to take it without getting angry." Trivia Embolo's agent is Erdin Shaqiri, brother of his Swiss international colleague and former Basel player Xherdan, who is currently at Stoke. Conclusion Embolo might only be 18, but he has already made 75 appearances at club level and earned himself senior national team caps for Switzerland. Barcelona and Manchester United have both had him scouted this season, while Wolfsburg made an approach over the summer and have since continued to track his progress. Arsenal, Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur all have been linked to a player for whom Basel are likely to seek at least €25 million. The young forward looks to have an exceedingly bright future ahead of him. It is a promising sign that he seems unaffected by the interest surrounding him and is simply content to get further minutes under his belt and continue his development. Basel provide him with the platform to learn and improve at a continental level, and he can afford to sit tight and consider all of his options before deciding upon his next move. Big things are expected of Embolo, and while he is still an inconsistent performer in need of more experience, all current evidence suggests that he has the necessary on and off-pitch qualities to eventually reach the top echelons of the game.
filbertway Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Weaknesses, can't spot a pass and can't finish. Sounds perfect for the number 10 role!
Izzy Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Hi Guys, I have noticed a lot of talk about the number 10 role being the most important to improve on and I am inclined to agree. I am curious to know who people know of that they think could fit the bill. I would like someone who has the pace to keep up with our attack but who is this person. Ideas! Andy King. He was given the number 10 shirt at the start of the season for a reason!
Fox42 Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Please explain, whats a number 10...????It's that number between 9 and 11.
lgfualol Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Let's give Kaká a go before he gets even worse.
Fox42 Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Please explain, whats a number 10...????It's that number between 9 and 11.
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Please explain, whats a number 10...???? 3 more than several.
Brooksy Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Please explain, whats a number 10...???? A myth
Freesolo Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Could Remy fill the No 10 spot or is he a out and out number 9
kingcarr21 Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Please explain, whats a number 10...???? Special fried rice
MooseBreath Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Ighalo/Vardy would be a ludicrous partnership.
Gerard Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Weaknesses, can't spot a pass and can't finish. Sounds perfect for the number 10 role! Are you saying you wouldn't want him? All players have weaknesses and he's not 19 until February. I'd happily see us spend £20m on a "wonderkid" that Juventus, Man Utd, Arsenal and Barcelona have looked at. He is very strong and pacey and would suit our team. we can't sign world class player but we can sign player with potential to be world class.
Sampson Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Please explain, whats a number 10...???? It's just the modern term for "second striker" essentially. Basically the position Maradona played just behind the main striker.
Izzy Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Please explain, whats a number 10...???? Remember Peter Beardsley when he partnered Gary Lineker for England? Well that really...
Countryfox Posted 8 December 2015 Posted 8 December 2015 Please explain, whats a number 10...???? Its like a number 2 but much, much bigger ! .... needs about 3 or 4 flushes to shift it.
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