I was one who doubted he’d step up. But he’s been brilliant. His work rate and his hold up play have been fantastic. Although a tap in tonight, he still had that strikers instinct to follow it in and then slot it away nicely. Think his fitness levels are currently the highest it’s been since he joined.
I’ll be honest, I was quite ready for Godden to be dropped. Whilst his goal tally says otherwise, I really didn’t think he’d had much of a start to the season. Played well tonight - won’t go overboard and suggest he was amazing but certainly a lot better than recently. Biamou didn’t have that good a game, but the idea of Biamou bought us 5-10 extra yards to stretch the game.
I think his fitness level is a really good point. I wasn't sure he'd step up either but his football intelligence is shining through this season. He needs that strike partner to take the sole focus off him but tonight he was magnificent.
I think Walker and Gooden could be a very good partnership.
I had my doubts about Gooden, but always felt he could score at least 10 goals in the Championship. He’s a v good finisher and that attribute can take you through the leagues - which he has done.
He lacks the physicality, but that’s not his game. Therefore, we’ll get the most out of him when we’re creating chances for him.
I still can't decide if you are being quite clever and calling him Gooden as he is a good 'un or whether you genuinely don't know what his proper name is.
I still can't decide if you are being quite clever and calling him Gooden as he is a good 'un or whether you genuinely don't know what his proper name is.