Transfer Rumour Haji Wright (39 Viewers)

[Marty]

He's always going to be an enigma. He's clearly very talented; quick, two-footed, decent leap, but then he does some mad things that make you think he's a Sunday league player! Brilliant leaping header for our second, then does this from a standing position in the 90th minute.

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I was fuming at that point, just needed to put it to the back stick for Simms to put home. Overall I thought he had a good game though. Great finish for the first.

 

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[Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue]

Funny you say that, when someone pushes the “Anyone that’s played the game to any level” line, it’s a sure indication that they’ve never kicked a ball in their life.

I’ve kicked more balls than a dominatrix. Bit too old to have invisible friends with your ‘Swansea supporting mate says’

 

[Cally Fedora]

Wright is involved in the vast majority of our goals. He’s now looking like a bargain at the price we paid.

 

[cooperskyblue]

He didn’t get any abuse whatsoever at games.

Yes he did. Around me in block 28 the abuse he got was absolutely ridiculous. Everything was his fault, even poor passes to him were blamed on him. When he scored "he couldn't miss" so he literally couldnt win. Fortunately these fans have started to lay off him in recent games as I think even they can see that every game he contributes.

Been impressed with himas that left forward. 12 goal contributions at this half way stage is good. And if he continues to improve his final end of season stats could make impressive viewing.
He looks more confident and ultimately that is showing in his performances.

Going to be a very good bit of business.

 

[False9]

Haji is now averaging a goal or assist every 117 minutes.

To put that in perspective Viktor last season averaged a goal or assist every 129 minutes.

 

[chiefdave]

He didn’t get any abuse whatsoever at games.

There's someone behind me I can hear, but not close enough to work out who it is, who gives him shit every time he touches the ball, or even when there's an impossible pass in his general direction. Does the same with Simms, Dasilva, Palmer .....

Can't quite put my finger on what all those players have in common

 

[Deleted member 9744]

There's someone behind me I can hear, but not close enough to work out who it is, who gives him shit every time he touches the ball, or even when there's an impossible pass in his general direction. Does the same with Simms, Dasilva, Palmer .....

Can't quite put my finger on what all those players have in common

Not having a go at Allen but imagine if Dasilva or Palmer had made that mistake last night.

 

[MusicDating]

I was fuming at that point, just needed to put it to the back stick for Simms to put home. Overall I thought he had a good game though. Great finish for the first.

Yup, was a great finish. He was offside though...

 

[Deleted member 9744]

Yup, was a great finish. He was offside though...

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Was excellent play by Palmer too btw.

 

[AJB1983]

We’ve had enough rough decisions go against us this season so I’m not fussed by that - he’s been due one to go for him.

 

[Astute]

Yes even after the second goal last night there were idiots around me saying he is useless. I just don't get it.

No difference to on here.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Hahahahahahahahaha. “Oi lads, you know that Haji Wright song? Shall we turn it abusive?” “What by singing Haji Shite?” “No, Haji Wrong will do”

Words matter

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[fernandopartridge]

He's always going to be an enigma. He's clearly very talented; quick, two-footed, decent leap, but then he does some mad things that make you think he's a Sunday league player! Brilliant leaping header for our second, then does this from a standing position in the 90th minute.

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His anticipation/timing is his biggest weakness imo. Movement brilliant.

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[Johhny Blue]

He's always going to be an enigma. He's clearly very talented; quick, two-footed, decent leap, but then he does some mad things that make you think he's a Sunday league player! Brilliant leaping header for our second, then does this from a standing position in the 90th minute.

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Didn’t realize at the time how open O’Hare and Simms were

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Didn’t realize at the time how open O’Hare and Simms were

It was the chance to finish the game and he fluffed it bless him

 

[SkyblueDad]

His anticipation/timing is his biggest weakness imo. Movement brilliant.

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He is too weak.

 

[fernandopartridge]

He is too weak.

That mustn't have been him that held off a Sunderland player for each of two of the goals there

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[mmttww]

He is too weak.

If this is about Wright, that's absolute balls.

 

[Great_Expectations]

Interesting how confidence can change a player!

Great to see and long may it continue.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

What player is just like Hamer?

He has a good passing range. He goes past several players on a run. He scores plenty of goals. Similar to Hamer in these ways. And he would improve us which is what the question was.

Matt Grimes

 

[sneferu]

100% agree, he was brought in as a centre forward, but is nowhere near up to that job.

We've found a position for him on the left side of an attacking midfield, and he's done a job there, where he can collect the ball in space and run at sides without the opposition centre half dominating him.
And tbf he's looked a lot happier doing that, but this will obviously impact on his goals tally, as he's become more of a provider than scorer.

But that does require us to add another striker in Jan (imo) as Godden looks past his prime at 32, and Simms has been nothing short of woeful so far.

Semantics

He's playing out wide. You don't score 20+ goals from there unless you are playing for a dominant team.

Am sure Vik played in pretty well the same position for us. Down the left and cutting in.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

Am sure Vik played in pretty well the same position for us. Down the left and cutting in.

Vik was just the attack, he was every attacking position there was as he went everywhere and did everything other than score many headers

 

[Legia Sky Blue]

Matt Grimes

The same Matt Grimes that has scored a total of 6 goals in the last 6 Championship seasons? An average of a goal a season does not provide a like for like Hamer replacement!

 

[Deity]

The same Matt Grimes that has scored a total of 6 goals in the last 6 Championship seasons? An average of a goal a season does not provide a like for like Hamer replacement!

Grimes would slot in well alongside Sheaf.

He’s not a dynamic 8 but he’s better at dictating play from the CDM position than we have today.

In our current formation I don’t think we can have a very attack minded 8. It leaves the midfield unbalanced alongside COH, Tats, Wright.

 

[Legia Sky Blue]

Grimes is a decent player, but not dynamic enough for me. If he was brought in as Hamer's replacement and the fans judged him as such, I think his goal scoring output would disappoint many.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

Grimes is a decent player, but not dynamic enough for me. If he was brought in as Hamer's replacement and the fans judged him as such, I think his goal scoring output would disappoint many.

I think fans would love him as he gives his all and has a wicked passing range and can put some proper cruncher tackles in

 

[fernandopartridge]

I think fans would love him as he gives his all and has a wicked passing range and can put some proper cruncher tackles in

What does he offer that Sheaf and Eccles don't? I rate him but he isn't what we need

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[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

What does he offer that Sheaf and Eccles don't? I rate him but he isn't what we need

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He’s better at passing the ball and progressing the ball and dictating the tempo, aka he can do the Gus role.

 

[fernandopartridge]

He’s better at passing the ball and progressing the ball and dictating the tempo, aka he can do the Gus role.

Hamer didn't dictate the tempo of the game?

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[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

Hamer didn't dictate the tempo of the game?

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He did, with his progressive play, which is what Grimes does, dictating the tempo is controlling how fast or often the ball comes up down or side to side, progressive play.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

And back to the 6 goals in 6 seasons post, I raise you this 3 goals and 5 assists this season in 27 games, good stats for a CM playing in a highly underperforming team I’d say

 

[skyblu3sk]

Hamer didn't dictate the tempo of the game?

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I'd argue Hamer chose his passes a fair bit quicker than Sheaf and Eccles do which helped keep pace in our counter attack. I do think that is coming more from the wing play now though.

 

[Deity]

What does he offer that Sheaf and Eccles don't? I rate him but he isn't what we need

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His passing range and ball retention is a wholly different league. I think he could compliment Sheaf well.

 

[robbiekeane]

Yup, was a great finish. He was offside though...

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Do you have a still when the ball is actually released from palmer

 

[stupot07]

Do you have a still when the ball is actually released from palmer

Here

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