Oli Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 Get rid of them both. Connolly is terrible IMO. Scowcroft has scored more than him this season as well hasnt he? I would much rather have Wright in than Connolly or Scowcroft.
Steven Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 Like Connolly did in the first minute? 47712[/snapback] O right, when he had a defender closing in on him, and a goaly to beat. Yeh i remember. 47719[/snapback] Having muffed it with his left first.
Leicester_Mad Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 both our strikers awful. Neither would get into many other sides in the division the way they are playing at the minute.
SilverFox Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 I think your an arsehole.Blake? He's the worst player at this club. Scowcroft is a better player than Blake, at least he wins some headers, blake dont do anything. Connolly showing how important he is? Because he scored a goal from 2 yards out? 47625[/snapback] No need for abusive language you twat. Scowcroft is not a striker i am begining to think. What did he do yesterday apart from miss an opengoal, that i think Blake would have scored. Connoly made those runs into channels, but it was a pity that scowy couldnt anticipate where his corsses were going. I never saw anyone else in the box when Connoly was on the wing. Where was Scowy?? Hope you get banned for this 47626[/snapback] What like you were ages ago? But came back when your not wanted. You really dont use your head, slagging Scowy because he missed an open goal and theres Conncolly missing an easy chance in the first minute. Or didnt you see that on sky? 47627[/snapback] No offence to either of you...well not really, but don't you think its a little sad that you are both arguing over how shocking our forwards can be from time to time. Its hardly in the spirit of SUPPORTING your team and your players. As for Connolly missing, surely the important thing is that he actually did get a goal...given that his confidence is low. Why don't you both get behind the players instead of childish name calling...its really sad, and from an outsider makes the level of discussion on this forum look childish. You can both do better
Mark Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 Why are people calling Connolly terrible? I know his finishing is the most important part of his game, but his all round play was spot on, his movement was impressive, we are a better team with him playing because it gives it more options up front. Uncomparable to Scowcroft.
SilverFox Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 Get rid of them both. Connolly is terrible IMO. Scowcroft has scored more than him this season as well hasnt he? I would much rather have Wright in than Connolly or Scowcroft. 47772[/snapback] How many has Scowy scored since being moved up front?!?! Hardly any is the answer. In fact I think it is just the one. This proves to me that the problem is not so much the forwards as the midfields inability to get a decent ball into them. And as for Connolly, anyone can see that with him in the team we are far better than we were last saturday. He is one of the few players with a bit of vision. Oh sorry, I guess that was a positive comment about our forwards...musn't have that. They are Sh*t
SilverFox Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 Why are people calling Connolly terrible? I know his finishing is the most important part of his game, but his all round play was spot on, his movement was impressive, we are a better team with him playing because it gives it more options up front. Uncomparable to Scowcroft. 47780[/snapback] Spot on Petrescu
Collymore Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 I like Scowcroft and think he deserves more than being slagged off. Scowcroft is never going to be a 30 goal a season striker althogh Conolly has proven that he is capeable. Its upto CL to get the most out of the players and thats going to take time. I agree that Scowcroft has been under performing lately but we are forgeting that he was our most consistant player for about the first 10 games. Annoys me when posters praise him when he's doing well but the first sign of a rocky patch stab him in the back. Also going to try and find a video of wimbledon when conners scored 30 goals and maybe post it to CL!!! anyone remember who was partnering and in midfield that season for Wimbledon?
Steven Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 Get rid of them both. Connolly is terrible IMO. Scowcroft has scored more than him this season as well hasnt he? I would much rather have Wright in than Connolly or Scowcroft. 47772[/snapback] How many has Scowy scored since being moved up front?!?! Hardly any is the answer. In fact I think it is just the one. This proves to me that the problem is not so much the forwards as the midfields inability to get a decent ball into them. And as for Connolly, anyone can see that with him in the team we are far better than we were last saturday. He is one of the few players with a bit of vision. Oh sorry, I guess that was a positive comment about our forwards...musn't have that. They are Sh*t 47781[/snapback] It is true that both of them are not playing very well at the moment. However your point about the midfield is valid. One of our midfielders (Nalis and Joey and Tiatto and Gillespie if cross from opposite wing) should have taken turns last night at attacking one of the posts when we went forward. If the front two did have more support they would improve. Whether it would be enough for them to continue having a place in the side, I do not know.
SilverFox Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 I like Scowcroft and think he deserves more than being slagged off. Scowcroft is never going to be a 30 goal a season striker althogh Conolly has proven that he is capeable. Its upto CL to get the most out of the players and thats going to take time. I agree that Scowcroft has been under performing lately but we are forgeting that he was our most consistant player for about the first 10 games. Annoys me when posters praise him when he's doing well but the first sign of a rocky patch stab him in the back. Also going to try and find a video of wimbledon when conners scored 30 goals and maybe post it to CL!!! anyone remember who was partnering and in midfield that season for Wimbledon? 47783[/snapback] On the subject of midfield. If we had an Izzet in this team we would be scoring goals. There is little creativity in our midfield at the moment...and its niether of the forwards fault that this is the case. It might even be playing Connolly off a front two because he does seem to have a creative spark
SilverFox Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 One more thing on the subject from me: Yes we should have won, but wasn't it nice to 'do a Leicester' that didn't involve us leaving the ground feeling like we can't see out a game. Forest must feel sooooo gutted. Merry Christmas you tree hugging losers
SilverFox Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 I like Scowcroft and think he deserves more than being slagged off. Scowcroft is never going to be a 30 goal a season striker althogh Conolly has proven that he is capeable. Its upto CL to get the most out of the players and thats going to take time. I agree that Scowcroft has been under performing lately but we are forgeting that he was our most consistant player for about the first 10 games. Annoys me when posters praise him when he's doing well but the first sign of a rocky patch stab him in the back. Also going to try and find a video of wimbledon when conners scored 30 goals and maybe post it to CL!!! anyone remember who was partnering and in midfield that season for Wimbledon? 47783[/snapback] Shipperly...another proven goalscorer. Had a great understanding and they both bagged a lot of goals. If their defence had been better they could have got promotion
Mark Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 I agree that Scowcroft has been under performing lately but we are forgeting that he was our most consistant player for about the first 10 games. Annoys me when posters praise him when he's doing well but the first sign of a rocky patch stab him in the back. 47783[/snapback] I think you'll find i've been saying it for years <_<
Collymore Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 I like Scowcroft and think he deserves more than being slagged off. Scowcroft is never going to be a 30 goal a season striker althogh Conolly has proven that he is capeable. Its upto CL to get the most out of the players and thats going to take time. I agree that Scowcroft has been under performing lately but we are forgeting that he was our most consistant player for about the first 10 games. Annoys me when posters praise him when he's doing well but the first sign of a rocky patch stab him in the back. Also going to try and find a video of wimbledon when conners scored 30 goals and maybe post it to CL!!! anyone remember who was partnering and in midfield that season for Wimbledon? 47783[/snapback] Shipperly...another proven goalscorer. Had a great understanding and they both bagged a lot of goals. If their defence had been better they could have got promotion 47788[/snapback] From this report here it sounds like shipperly was available at the start of the season, not sure how he's being playing of late but perhaps this is the man we should be targeting? I know he has had a few injury problems but its just a desperate post really!!!
SilverFox Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 What a lovely picture! (taken after Conners late goal)
Steven Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 I agree that Scowcroft has been under performing lately but we are forgeting that he was our most consistant player for about the first 10 games. Annoys me when posters praise him when he's doing well but the first sign of a rocky patch stab him in the back. 47783[/snapback] I think you'll find i've been saying it for years <_< 47795[/snapback] You are consistent in your cussedness. :w00t:
SilverFox Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 I like Scowcroft and think he deserves more than being slagged off. Scowcroft is never going to be a 30 goal a season striker althogh Conolly has proven that he is capeable. Its upto CL to get the most out of the players and thats going to take time. I agree that Scowcroft has been under performing lately but we are forgeting that he was our most consistant player for about the first 10 games. Annoys me when posters praise him when he's doing well but the first sign of a rocky patch stab him in the back. Also going to try and find a video of wimbledon when conners scored 30 goals and maybe post it to CL!!! anyone remember who was partnering and in midfield that season for Wimbledon? 47783[/snapback] Shipperly...another proven goalscorer. Had a great understanding and they both bagged a lot of goals. If their defence had been better they could have got promotion 47788[/snapback] From this report here it sounds like shipperly was available at the start of the season, not sure how he's being playing of late but perhaps this is the man we should be targeting? I know he has had a few injury problems but its just a desperate post really!!! 47798[/snapback] Apparently a fair few Championship clubs have been after him, but his current club want some decent money for him, money we can't offer. Might be able to offer them a swap though! Food for thought...All I know is that when Conners and Shipperly were playing together they were immense
Hullfox Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 No need for abusive language you twat. 47626[/snapback] That's exactly why I don't bother posting a great deal nowadays. However, if anyone is taking nominations for post of the year, this gets my vote.
Muz Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 I like Conners and you cant knock his all around play. But he is not a striker not at all neither is Scowy to be fair. Connolly would be much better just behind the front two like West Ham played him. Scowy puts alot in aswell but again he aint a striker. Blake is alos useless and could'nt finish his tea. But obviously CL does not rate Trevor Benjamin so he'll be out end of the season. We just have to be patient with CL because to be fair MA did bring alot of shit into this clun and CL is doin his best with what he's got at the minute. Nest season CL will be able to bring his own players in and we defo need a striker or 2 one that can finish. Look at Burley at Derby the 1st season he was there he just did what he could with the squad he was given and kept them up.Now , he has brough in his own players and they are doing much better. CL Will get some decent players in the Summer no doubt.We just have to be patient and support the team untill then
Anish Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 I like Scowcroft and think he deserves more than being slagged off. Scowcroft is never going to be a 30 goal a season striker althogh Conolly has proven that he is capeable. Its upto CL to get the most out of the players and thats going to take time. I agree that Scowcroft has been under performing lately but we are forgeting that he was our most consistant player for about the first 10 games. Annoys me when posters praise him when he's doing well but the first sign of a rocky patch stab him in the back. 47783[/snapback] It's not about stabbing Scowy in the back. Admittedly, I was one who praised Scowy at the start of the season for his consistency etc. However, for the last few weeks he has been underperforming (and that's an understatement) and his lack of movement is much more of a problem when he's playing up front instead of on the wing. I owe Scowcroft no loyalty whatsoever - why should I stick by him and support him when in my eyes he is playing rubbish? He is not my friend and never will be - so how can I be stabbing him in the back if I now criticise him?? I call things how I see them, but if I praise one player and then criticise the same player a few weeks later, that doesn't mean I'm "stabbing him in the back".
Scow Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 I have to agree that his last two performances have been woeful. He's looked so off the pace. Let's not forget he's played about every game for the last 3 seasons, and it seems to be catching up with him. It's time he was dropped to the bench IMO. Make him realise that his place in the team is under threat if he doesn't put in the performances. He was one of our best players at the start of the season, but he seems to be getting wearier by the game. Problem is, who can we replace him with? Blake is awful. He can hold up the ball well, but he has no movement or pace to cause any problems. Benjamin can be useful, but he really isn't a good player at the end of it all. And then you have Wright, who I have to say has never really impressed me. Maybe it is the time to give him a game upfront alongside Connolly. Levein's blue print for the team is to introduce younger legs in to the side. It doesn't look likely that we'll get promotion this season, albeit being 5 points from a play off place. So, why not give Wright a chance? If he doesn’t cut the mustard, then fine, at least we've tried. Essentially, we need a striker with pace to play alongside Connolly. Wright might not be the quickest, but is nippy and will work the channels well. We need to try something new. We're not scoring many goals in a poor division, it's a concern that needs to be addressed. Part of that is down to the midfield as well. I think the flanks are sorted with Tiatto and Gillespie. It's the central two that concern me. Joey had a decent game last night and showed he has the potential to become a very good player for us. Nalis sprayed the ball around well at times, but again he looks off the pace in midfield and gets bypassed far too easily. I started a thread a few days ago suggesting dropping Nalis. I suggested playing Dawson and Williams in the centre, but playing Joey and Williams in the centre would be a good move, especially after last night. Williams does have the ability and potential to unlock defence with his pinpoint passing. That is something we’re missing at the minute. Nalis is neither a ball winner nor a creative player, he merely passes the ball well to the flanks when he has a bit of space and time. It is a controversial move, but I feel if we inject more energy and creativeness in to the midfield, things will improve.
Anish Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 No need for abusive language you twat. 47626[/snapback] That's exactly why I don't bother posting a great deal nowadays. However, if anyone is taking nominations for post of the year, this gets my vote. 47810[/snapback] Hullfox just because some people on here post stupidly, you shouldn't be put off posting. Posters like you improve the general standard and set an example for others to follow.
Scow Posted 18 December 2004 Posted 18 December 2004 No need for abusive language you twat. 47626[/snapback] That's exactly why I don't bother posting a great deal nowadays. However, if anyone is taking nominations for post of the year, this gets my vote. 47810[/snapback] Hullfox just because some people on here post stupidly, you shouldn't be put off posting. Posters like you improve the general standard and set an example for others to follow. 47832[/snapback] Well said Anish.
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