hill83
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In comparison to the stick Hiwula and Baka would be getting though.
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In comparison to the stick Hiwula and Baka would be getting though.
Grendel
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Londonccfcfan
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Its a team game though, and he has contributed. 2 hatricks were stunning. Can only live off them so long.
He has to do better particularly when other strikers are dropped to bench after scoring a goal or two.
Midfielders scoring and particularly the attacking midfielders has taken heat off him. Ohare/ Walsh/Shipley/Westbrooke etc.
Grendel
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More observations on this page pointing out he gets an easy ride from fans and one very direct observation
Match Thread - Birmingham match thread
Match Thread - Birmingham match thread
I doubt if all fit Robins will change his usual preferred starting formation initially which I’m certain will include Matty Godden as number one choice up top. Having said that I’m of the opinion Ryan Giles hasn’t been brought in to bench warm he seems to have the strengths I think we lack, pace, power a mean and accurate left peg. When he comes in we may then see a change of tact. I like Max and lately have seen a much better and productive Bakayoko. but along with Godden got to start hitting the back of net more often.
cc84cov
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He has to he’s been very poor mate max staked his claim to start Saturday with that performance give the lad his chance I say
cc84cov
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Robins likes the players to earn the shirt make it there’s if that’s the case max & Baka start
Londonccfcfan
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Fair play to Max, hes not sulked.
Played in the reserves kept scoring.
Your probably right i have a feeling he will.
But with games coming thick and fast expect squad rotation.
Played in the reserves kept scoring.
Your probably right i have a feeling he will.
But with games coming thick and fast expect squad rotation.
I don’t expect rotation, recent evidence shows he doesn’t do that, everybody fit MR sticks to a winning team, what we might start seeing is earlier substitutions, Robins in the past had been a bit notoriously late with his subs. He has the ways and means and players to alter his game plan after an hour or so and stretch the oppositions tired legs and hopefully get games put to bed earlier and get away from these last minute dramas.
cc84cov
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I expect rotation if players looked shattered,off the pace or un fit mate.Mccallum,Rose & Allen I feel will start Saturday at least possibly max.
Skyblue_CP
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Im afraid a players movement alone doesn't warrant a place on pitch. He has been useless since Tranmere. Max has scored goals more consistently than Matt when hes played, he puts himself about, wins free kicks, robs defenders high up the pitch. For all Goddens hard work, he isnt very productive. Unfortunatly you can't see past your early disliking to Max.
fernandopartridge
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Biamou has been poor in the times he has played the lone striker role, Godden is better at it.
Grendel
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It’s the opposite I’m just coldly objective
In league games (this is a league game) Biamou has a lamentable scoring record. In fact in league one Godden has scored more in one game than Biamou in his career
He doesn’t create goals either. I think he’s got 5 credited assists in his whole league career
If Tuesday was a league game he wouldnt have scored.
I’m not being funny when I say this but I bet you refer to all other players not by their first name
He is a cult hero which transcends his ability
cc84cov
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Do you not think Godden has been poor past 4-5 games ?
fernandopartridge
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Yes but he is much better than Biamou in the lone striker role even when not playing well
cc84cov
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He’s scored more at this level yes but he’s out of form mate & doesn’t look fit
fernandopartridge
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Yeah, despite what I've said I'd give Biamou a chance in the next game
RegTheDonk
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Bugger formations and tactics play them both.
cc84cov
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They played together Tuesday didn’t seem to have anywhere near same connection as max & Baka
Those calling out Godden take into account since his back to back hat-tricks he will be tightly marked, leads his line and he works his cobs off. I like Biamou who has different attributes but never a prolific scorer imo and that what’s being demanded from Godden. As for Bakayoko he’s most annoying, an enigma in a way, potentially everything is there height, pace, physique, but as yet he’s not delivered anywhere near consistently enough, will he ever ? I watched him last season at top of table Barnsley give both their centre-halves a torrid time, next match nothing. Can we pair up ? of course but we would lose out elsewhere that works.
Brighton Sky Blue
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He's worked off the season's worth of offsides he picked up at Blackpool at least
Getting like Cody McDonald .
Disclaimer, this is an attempt at humour
I haven't a clue if he's any good or not.
Brighton Sky Blue
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The answer is Wingy he's still inconsistent and shows a lack of intuition that a goalscorer needs. Godden has been guilty of some poor misses but when fully fit I'd still want him leading the line with proper support
cc84cov
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Always offside
better days
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Godden probably needs a rest. He's been playing a lot of games for someone with a chronic groin niggle
The good news for Robins is the way Baka and Max played on Tuesday
I think Max had been seen as not doing enough when we don't have the ball which was certainly true in the past
If he can continue to work at that part of his game he will get more minutes
Offsides: can be annoying but when a centre-forward is playing on the shoulders of defenders getting caught off will happen and often, remember the off-side law has changed this season, a player is off-side nowadays if a foot arm or chin is off. Poor old Jimmy Hill would have no chance.
shmmeee
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covcity4life
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Robins very conplimentey of baka work ethic on tues. He may get the nod
Irish Sky Blue
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What games has he played as a lone striker?
Brighton Sky Blue
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Shrewsbury away
Londonccfcfan
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Yes Biamou played as lone striker up untill 63 minutes. We were winning 1 nil. Played decent first 63 mins.
Godden comes on replacing Biamou, and we lose match 2-1.
(Godden didnt look great before his 2 hatricks)
Previous 3 matches vs Ipswich Biamou started as lone striker and scored 2 goals.
He came on for Biamou at Ipswich away and was continuously offside. Again we conceded.
I cant think of too many other times Biamou has started?
Not sure of what correlation or point hes trying to make.
Irish Sky Blue
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The only games I see where he has started as the lone striker were: Ipswich home in the cup, a1-1 draw, Shrewsbury away, 2_1 defeat, he went off injured, Ipswich Cup replay won 2-1 he scored, and Bristol R. Cup replay, won 3-0 he scored 2.
I would think that it is hard to form a definite opinion on 4 game's (particularly as in some of them we ended up with 2 strikers on the pitch anyway). I didn't see Ipswich away, but apparently he played well. He was okay in the Ipswich home tie and excellent against Bristol. Shrewsbury was a poor team performance, particularly second half.
So in 4 games with Biamou starting as a lone striker we have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 1 and he has scored 3 goals.
I don't agree that Godden is now suddenly useless either. I just think some fans form opinions of players and despite the evidence on the pitch, will never change them.
