The fans have treated him pretty shit just because he didn’t set the league alight. If I was him I’d have one eye on an exit looking for somewhere I was wanted.
Transfer Rumour Ellis Simms (9 Viewers)
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AOM
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We're one loss away from people wanting to purge half the squad again
He’s done a load of really deft lay offs though so it’s not ‘touch’. It’s strange. I was saying to some lads around me, you don’t make it as a pro if you can’t control the ball. Having said that I don’t know what’s causing it. Maybe not shielding the ball well enough/positioning his body correctly so defenders are getting a foot in or kicking his foot. Needs to use his backside more (so to speak) to keep a great distance between defender and his legs/feet. This stuff can be coached
Boicey
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Ridiculous.
Don’t play football. Go and play badminton down the leisure centre.
No need, he will get a contract at another professional football team.
Boicey
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One where’s he’s ‘wanted’??
Hey Mr agent can you check how much they may love me and if there’s any nasty people who might come to watch me.
FFS.
Alan Dugdales Moustache
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Agreed. His work rate was good against Rotherham. Laid the ball off well.
Alan Dugdales Moustache
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How will he know if the fans want him ?
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I can't for one minute believe he is looking to move, certainly not for such reasons. I wouldn't want any player with such a temperament near the team anyway.
I have never seen fans turn on him at matches, unlike some other players. I am not on twitter so have no idea what has been said but my impression is anyone gets abuse on there. I can't believe a player would leave somewhere due to what a few idiots put in twitter.
Bad Boy
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I think it's fair to say that there are a number of this seasons new recruits that need some work doing on them.
I want to see Simms succeed and become a better player (as with all our signings) but there's just something that makes me think that he isn't going to be able to make that next step up and be a top striker.
Same goes for Wright.
I want to see Simms succeed and become a better player (as with all our signings) but there's just something that makes me think that he isn't going to be able to make that next step up and be a top striker.
Same goes for Wright.
I will get behind them even if they are missing sitters, i wont get behind them if they are strolling around half arsed.
Ccfcisparks
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You've given Simms nothing but grief since hes been here. Now he is performing you cant cope with it.
Hahaha
steve cooper
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I think you are probably right, but I also think if he can maintain his improved performances the fans will get behind him and all will be well. I don't think there is neccessarily any permanent damage done. I can't think of any examples ATM but I think there will be plenty of similar instances where fans and players have changed their relationship.
I hope you're right. I think he's a great lad, and a hardworking individual, and I'd like him to have a good career at the club. In terms of changes in relationship, I was thinking of Matty Godden. A previously great relationship which seems to have really soured recently. I understand that football's emotional from a fans point of view, and at the end of the week you just want to see your team perform, but I wish fans took a little more care of what they say about players online. It's one thing to say a player hasn't performed, but usually it turns personal and ugly. I honestly believe it's extremely rare that a professional footballer has the attitude that they just won't put the effort in, it would be detrimental to their career, so attacking a player is unreasonable and unhelpful.
Really? Why do you think he did the "shushing" celebration against Brizzle?
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Must admit I don't really take much notice of player celebrations and others do this too no? It may just be those around me but I have never seen/heard anything negative towards Simms at matches unlike Wright and a few others. Personally I hate it when fans get onthe back of any of our players. The treatment of Dasilva against Preston was awful.
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It is interesting that when the strikers weren't scoring much it was all the fault of the midfield according to some people. Now we're scoring a lot it's all because of the strikers. I still don't think Eccles, Sheaf and yes Kelly get the credit they often deserve.
I think the fans have been decent to him in games to be fair but maybe it’s more online things he’s reading which is most the time over the top nonsense
Players have access to the internet.
I hope he isn’t looking to move I was more saying, in response to someone else, that I wouldn’t be surprised if he’d seen some of the stick he gets on here .
Grendel
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What about the stick Godden gets? I’d be seriously concerned if it bothers him
Didn’t his celebration after scoring against Oxford make it quite clear it bothers him?
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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skybluecam
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What’s a top striker?
Simms and Wright definitely look like players that can contribute to a team in the top 2/6. They’ve both suffered from chopping and changing formations/personnel this season and are still on to get 12-15 goals each. Give them a full season in a settled side and they would get 30-40 goals between them.
StrettoBoy
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I don't think that is an accusation that you can fairly level at him.
Jay Bothroyd was probably the last player of ours who just strolled around in an idle fashion.
I think it is, id never seen Simms break a sweat when he was in poor form. If your not scoring the least you can do is run yourself in to the ground considering you are paid thousands of pounds a week and a lot of the blokes in the terraces are struggling.
He reminded me of Tyler walker who stole a living while he was here.
If Simms keeps improving like he is then the fans will back him.
AFCCOVENTRY
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Simms has just turned 23 and is joint top goalscorer. He’s having a better start to his life at Coventry than Vik did.
In the last few games he’s upped the anti.
Works hard, causes issues for defenders, is laying the ball off (yes it doesn’t always come off but you can see what he’s thinking) and scoring a great variety of goals.
He’s going to have a higher ceiling than Haji and will be much improved by next season. He has all the attributes to be a top striker.
I’m not sure why some people are expecting some finished article.
It tools Viktor a number of seasons to become what he has.
Simms will go the same way.
In the last few games he’s upped the anti.
Works hard, causes issues for defenders, is laying the ball off (yes it doesn’t always come off but you can see what he’s thinking) and scoring a great variety of goals.
He’s going to have a higher ceiling than Haji and will be much improved by next season. He has all the attributes to be a top striker.
I’m not sure why some people are expecting some finished article.
It tools Viktor a number of seasons to become what he has.
Simms will go the same way.
Mucca Mad Boys
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He’s shown since Leeds away that he’s a nuisance for defenders. As a team we were struggling to make chances for our forwards.
The confidence has been building since Plymouth away and is scoring some good finishes.
12 goals this season is not a bad return at all and the fans saying he’ll never be a good goal scorer at this level must be feeling silly by now.
If not, they should be.
Grendel
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So he’s going to be worth over £50 million in two years?
Couldn’t care less, loads of em do it like it’s all cool or something. Rashfords been like it for years. If someone is seriously bothered about a players facial expression when they score I’d try and get away from the screen and have some sex.
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I would be worried if we had strikers not scoring. All the badge kissing, flag kicking is not important to me.