We do, just people expect them to be sane quick, plus people got to remember Baka is 6ft 4" his stride may not look big but I'm sure he covers alot more ground than the rest.Players say Baka is as rapid as Giles. That training video would suggest that’s about right. Why don’t we see that pace in game?
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Orca
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Maybe it's just a question of coaching? He's most likely been played as a target man for most of his career due to his size, so will be more used to playing with his back to goal. The runs Godden makes for our midfield are much more impactful. I don't think we've seen the best of him yet.
Greggs
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Too busy ready to slag him off! He has all the attributes of a modern day striker, add his good attitude and I think he's an assetPlayers say Baka is as rapid as Giles. That training video would suggest that’s about right. Why don’t we see that pace in game?
Greggs
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Difference in positions I guess, usually more space out wide?
Greggs
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Also a fact of pace over a few yards compared to a 100m sprint
shmmeee
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Yeah this is a good point. I always think shorter players look quicker cos their little legs are moving so fast.
Baka seems to use his pace to close the space on defenders really well, but not so much on the counter like Giles does going forward. I’d love to see him add that to his game.
Probably hit the nail on the head there. Style of play. We don’t really knock it long in behind so don’t get to see it often, other than the odd ball down the line.
Brighton Sky Blue
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To be fair he scored two pretty identical goals of that kind of vein against Peterborough
A Mowbray loan if I recall no reason to suggest Robins rates him
Haha, good spot !!! I meant it’s not our general style of play to be hitting long balls in behind though, hence us not probably fully appreciating the pace he’s got.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Agree, but if you have someone able to try defence splitting through balls for him to hang on a defender's shoulder, he looks like he can beat them for pace and have the strength to hold them off.
SkyBlueGuy
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I get what you are saying (although I honestly don't think we have a chance of resigning Walsh, on loan or otherwise) but if he might be the difference between staying up and relegation, I wouldn't hesitate.
fernandopartridge
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No doubt Robins was speaking with Jones injury in mind too
Liquid Gold
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I don't know if those two are the best example, the first one he beats the defender with his first touch and then there is nobody near him and the second the defender manager to catch up with him.
Dabo is almost back, can't see us loaning someone for just a few weeks (if that) of cover.
Definitely need a JJ replacement though
Liquid Gold
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So what is our CAM depth chart now
O'Hare - Allen
Hilssner - Shipley
Jobello - Kastaneer
Do we need to upgrade that and if we do does it mean getting rid of players?
O'Hare - Allen
Hilssner - Shipley
Jobello - Kastaneer
Do we need to upgrade that and if we do does it mean getting rid of players?
covcity4life
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In Jones we lost a dribbles. O hare will need help. Of we can get a similar player on loan I would be happy
shmmeee
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First one there he definitely shows his pace. Him and Walker in the right mood will be downright frightening.
Brighton Sky Blue
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I see your point but it shows a glimpse into what he could do with more efforts to set him up that way
shmmeee
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I’d put Bapaga ahead of Kasta there. We haven’t seen the most of Hilßner and Jobello is an unknown quantity really until he’s fit. I’d maybe get a loan in if somethings available, it’s the sort of position you can find a gem in the youth teams of bigger clubs. At least until Jan when Jobello and Hilßner are match fit.
Liquid Gold
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I think we'll be playing a bit deeper this year with Championship sides pressing us more so hopefully he steps up when he gets the chance and shows what he's capable of.
Liquid Gold
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It says to me we need to trim the squad a bit as well as additional, shame Kasta didn't go last week, balata should be out on loan and Jobello is still recovering and is an outright winger. I can see why you'd want someone else in there but I'd be trying to get players on their way too.
Mucca Mad Boys
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Probably need another winger now JJ is injured.
PUSB-We_are_going_up
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Maybe Billy Gilmor since Chelsea have signed Havertz and have Mason Mount and Ziyech as AM (A Season Long Loan)
SlowerThanPlatt
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Every club in the Championship and some in the Premier League would take him. Why would he come here?
PUSB-We_are_going_up
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He would get better opportunities here
SlowerThanPlatt
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Not really as he’d play for the top Championship sides too. Chelsea would also want him at a club where’s he’s kept on his toes and is not a shoe in every week as it will be the same at Chelsea
PUSB-We_are_going_up
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What like Norwich or somewhere like that?
