Transfer Rumour Ellis Simms (14 Viewers)
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Johhny Blue
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Godden didn’t get service. WTF?
Yes that was evident but he will improve under Robins and as he scores goals his confidence will improve too.
Let’s hope so.
Skyblue_LDN
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People weren’t exactly jumping for joy when we signed Vik on a permanent. Just give the lad some time, in Robins we trust!
Johnnythespider
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Am I the only person who thinks he played alright, I've watched the game back on telly and yes there are times when he looks off the pace but he also played some decent football at times and found Godden with a Hamer type pass in the second half, he kept their defence occupied and barring the rush of blood when one on one I can't think of too much he did wrong, Robins will get him sorted.
Terry Gibson's perm
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He is lucky that Wright will be the one people are watching due to the bigger price, I would be shocked if he doesn’t get 10-15 goals this season and if Wright got around the same the Vik goals are well covered.
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covcity4life
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He played well. 6 or 7/10. When he sorts out the minor mistakes he will jump to 8s and 9s.
David O'Day
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He was fine, he'll get better but he was fine on Sunday.
fernandopartridge
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I'd be concerned if he wasn't involved at all, but he was and linked up well with Godden. His execution was a bit off, just seemed to be lacking that sharpness.
Saddlebrains
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I'm really not sold
Its not asking much to even pretend to chase down is it? Doesnt even do that.
Noticed yesterday aswell he would make runs that are half towards the channels, half towards the penalty area. Just commit to one. Ends up in no mans land unable to recieve the ball.
Also seems to want too many touches before shooting
Im not writing him off by the way. Clearly a player in there. Is it fitness? Confidence? Needing a lot of coaching? Not sure
But Wright already looks lightyears ahead of him
Its not asking much to even pretend to chase down is it? Doesnt even do that.
Noticed yesterday aswell he would make runs that are half towards the channels, half towards the penalty area. Just commit to one. Ends up in no mans land unable to recieve the ball.
Also seems to want too many touches before shooting
Im not writing him off by the way. Clearly a player in there. Is it fitness? Confidence? Needing a lot of coaching? Not sure
But Wright already looks lightyears ahead of him
Londonccfcfan
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Completely different players.
Simms was unlucky I thought..was always looking for space and always looking for the ball made good runs. But was never picked out. He will come good. Very very early days.
And dont forget his age. Still 4 years younger than Wright.
Sick Boy
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He’s shown that he can score at this level and is only 22, he’ll come good.
clint van damme
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Or the fact he's played very little football since returning to Everton
shmmeee
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Also cost less than half as much.
Ccfcisparks
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Made some good runs I thought that weren’t always noticed by Palmer or Sheaf
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His movement was nowhere near as good as Godden's or Wright's and although he is reasonably quick he appears to lack acceleration over a short distance. It's early days of course and clearly he has talent but Wright looks far better so far.
Mucca Mad Boys
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I thought Simms played alright, looked a handful cutting from the left but didn’t get a good chance.
He will progress and Wright will too and they will form a really good partnership.
As for Godden, I’ve been critical of him and he’s proven a lot of doubters wrong. Absolutely worth a new contract and looks a lot sharper than he did at the end of last season.
Garlana86
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Wright seems like the guy who's going to create the space for players, similar to gyokeres, from what little I've seen of Wright so far, he's got the pace and strength to get something out of nothing or run the channels for a lost cause. Simms doesn't appear to be that player, I expect he will be more the type to get into the box to finish off chances. We'll see.
Ccfcisparks
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His hold up play is quite good and we really saw it against Leicester with Faes and Vestegaard
Alkhen
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Why anyone would write off a player after 3 matches is beyond me. Pathetic mentality. He was good in preseason and has shown he is an instinctive finisher. He is even proven at this level.
What do Coventry fans get out of starting the negativity so early? He is a young player still we need to stay off his back and let him find his feet. Surely they want him to succeed?
What do Coventry fans get out of starting the negativity so early? He is a young player still we need to stay off his back and let him find his feet. Surely they want him to succeed?
Torquay Sky Blue
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He needs work that's for sure but I remember Vik looking like a big lump and look how he turned out
Saddlebrains
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I literally said in my post I'm not writing him off
Do you want me to draw you a picture or are you just unable to read?
clint van damme
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Plenty have though. Probably what he was referring to
Calista
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[re Godden]
tbf although I thought he looked out of touch for most of last season, he improved massively in the final few games. Maybe it took him a long time to get fully up to speed after the various injuries. Leaving aside the fluffed shots at Leicester, he's looking good now and long may it continue.
Saddlebrains
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Them people are stupid. Its obvious there's a player there, im just not sure what the issue seems to be at the mo for the lethargy and poor movement (in my view). Coaching? Fitness? Confidence? All 3 probably
Ccfcisparks
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I think its a confidence thing.
Martin180
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I don’t think it’s lethargy I think it’s simply his style . Chris Waddle was a boyhood favourite of mine and he always looked knackered and unfit
Languid is the phrase
