Im not sure after Assante and Mason Clark landing anyone was shouting for another forward. We needed a CM and tried to get at least three in that I’m aware of
We needed another forward for the same reason we still need another CM.
Issue there is most Championship teams won’t play like Spurs did and invite a counter attack. Nothing wrong with possession, the problem has been the tempo being far too slow and players not moving off the ball.
One or two touch football is how it needs to be done.
I meant bassette for the record...I must be missing the Simms skillset that would make him a good right wing player!
His problem as a target man is that he is so limited. Not great at holding up and laying off the ball, not great in the air, can't really control the ball and take it past a defender, doesn't chase and hassle defenders. He is good at bursts of speed into the box and has some strength.
The Norman conquestBassette will be the new Gyokeres. 2025/26 will be the season of Norman bullying defences.
I'm a big Bertie fan after last night.
I do like Simms but think if a decent bid comes in for him in January we should sell him re-invest the money and play Bertie instead.
it's funny how some players just drop into teams naturally .. maybe he's suited to our play, the championship or just sheer effort but it does at this early stage look like we have found another gem.The Norman conquest
So the alternative is to…? Persevere with inconsistent forwards?this is very accurate- it’s either “he has to start” or “get rid”, with never anything in the middle. Eccles was branded dogshit in previous matches, tonight from the comments you’d think he was destined for an England call-up.
You’re missing the point, and I feel, being a tad melodramatic.Simms scored on Saturday for crying out loud! Literally 4 days ago.
Yeah that's very true specially as he's only 19. I think they would both work well as a 2 as wellThe Hound can’t be playing 90+ minutes every game. It’s good to have two very different style players for one position.
Bassette comes across on the pitch as an absolute prick, he's leaving his foot in on defenders and he's in their ear giving them stick. It's what we need, we would be giving him so much shit if he was playing against us.
That turn he did in the first couple of minutes where he was fouled, he knew he had their defender on toast so wanted the same every time.
Even if he was going to win a header or a race with a defender or not, he was still putting them under and forcing them to make a decision.
Not so fast sonny,end of the season I reckon, maybe Brentford or someone like them, assuming he stays injury free!and has another season of scoring in the championship, like I say Norman's definitely got it but he isn't fine tuned yet, beautiful assist though,it could work the other way but you'd be taking maybe £5m-10m hit on valuation IMO?Simms needs to start to make sure we get the right money for him in January, then it's Bertie all the way for the run in!
I have no issue with people preferring a player. I do have issue with the fans that constantly need to add a kick to player when praising another. its such a weird attitudeThink some are missing the point. It's not about Simms being shit at all - he's a good player and should have had 2x assists last night.
But Bassette has a drive that tbf nobody else seems to, not just Simms. The way he plays I think is exactly what we need but again it's early days yet.
If we can find a way to play them together it might he a very interesting partnership. If it's like for like then I think Bassette will probably be a better fit long term but he will need to earn that by scoring goals, which he hasn't done yet.
The takeaway here should be that we are in such a good position to have a proven goalscorer that is being challenged by a young star in the making. How is anyone kicking off about that?
Bassette comes across on the pitch as an absolute prick, he's leaving his foot in on defenders and he's in their ear giving them stick. It's what we need, we would be giving him so much shit if he was playing against us.
That turn he did in the first couple of minutes where he was fouled, he knew he had their defender on toast so wanted the same every time.
Even if he was going to win a header or a race with a defender or not, he was still putting them under and forcing them to make a decision.
For me he's like our Godden replacement, the rest of our front men aren't the type that are quick and in behind like Godden. BTA is strong and can make a run but Godden and Bertie can both slip a defender and get onto a ball over the top. A bit like Vardy I suppose.
Think that was me , tbh.Seems like one of those proper mouthy young lads you'd play against on a Sunday morning, who also would annoyingly be one of the best players in the team. Love him already
Where's the positivity in this?You’re missing the point, and I feel, being a tad melodramatic.
He is inconsistent, misses gilt-etched chances regularly, and needs those around him to get his confidence rolling.
Someone like Bassette, or even Gyokeres when he was here, will lead the line and aggressively attack as per instructions. Desire, I feel, is a huge chunk of it.
Nobody is advocating ‘binning’ Simms, but 12 league goals last term after huge patches of poor form, and the same recurring this term, I would suggest that nobody is guaranteed a starting place this season. Last season was different, we had zero depth to utilise.
What I like about Bassette is he isn't scared of dishing out shit to the more senior pros if he doesn't get the ball where he wants it( where it should be on most occasions).
Great that someone so young, and new to the squad, has the arrogance to do that, exactly what a top striker needs, and he is going to be a top striker for us.
Me too... but unfortunately without the talent to back up the mouth!Think that was me , tbh.
Bassette comes across on the pitch as an absolute prick, he's leaving his foot in on defenders and he's in their ear giving them stick. It's what we need, we would be giving him so much shit if he was playing against us.
That turn he did in the first couple of minutes where he was fouled, he knew he had their defender on toast so wanted the same every time.
Even if he was going to win a header or a race with a defender or not, he was still putting them under and forcing them to make a decision.
Bassette comes across on the pitch as an absolute prick, he's leaving his foot in on defenders and he's in their ear giving them stick. It's what we need, we would be giving him so much shit if he was playing against us.
That turn he did in the first couple of minutes where he was fouled, he knew he had their defender on toast so wanted the same every time.
Even if he was going to win a header or a race with a defender or not, he was still putting them under and forcing them to make a decision.
Him and Kitching are our shithouses. Didn’t Kitching get booked when warming up last night…can’t help himself !
Hang on ! That's 3 left wingers we have.I can see Basette playing on the left side of attack. I’m seriously having doubts about Hagi Wright again, he’s either brilliant or dog shit, there’s no in between with him.
Hang on ! That's 3 left wingers we have.
We'll be called the Labour Party next !!
Hang on ! That's 3 left wingers we have.
We'll be called the Labour Party next !!
Him and Kitching are our shithouses. Didn’t Kitching get booked when warming up last night…can’t help himself !
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