Curtains Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Really think the strike force is loads better with Wardy , Martin, Johnny boy and Sammon. Looks alot more exciting. Wardy being fit will be a massive bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Still lacking in pace without Theo and Tyson as an option. I guess that Nigel thinks Bennett is the answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddesdenRam Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I doubt Bennett is the answer, he isn't very quick. Plus he needs game time. Sammon Martin Russell Ward is the best strike force I can remember. I keep saying it but I think Martin will surprise many fans this season as to how good he is. Also we won't be reliant upon 1 striker to score all the goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Really think the strike force is loads better with Wardy , Martin, Johnny boy and Sammon. Looks alot more exciting. Wardy being fit will be a massive bonus. Lets hope Wardy can stay fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddesdenRam Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I can't imagine how deadly Ward could be if he played the full 90 minutes of 46 games this season. Like Sammon virtually did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanRam Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 You're banking on two things with Ward - his fitness and the fact he may find himself quite a lot on the left hand side. I wouldn't at this stage necessarily count on him playing as a striker. We were told last season he'd be played up front, and he was for a bit, but latterly found himself out wide. I'd say we have three strikers, 2 of whom we know all about and one we don't. 'Loads' better? Not sure yet. My hope is Russell plays higher up the pitch than Ward or Martin, which will give Sammon better support and then yes, we should be more potent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanRam Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I can't imagine how deadly Ward could be if he played the full 90 minutes of 46 games this season. Like Sammon virtually did. Well you're going to have to imagine that cos history would suggest he's got no chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddesdenRam Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I think Ward will find the perfect position, if we play 433. Bryson Hughes Hendrick Then up top Ward could play the LF role. This would allow him to pick it up out wide but also be up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddesdenRam Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Well you're going to have to imagine that cos history would suggest he's got no chance. True Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Still lacking in pace without Theo and Tyson as an option. I guess that Nigel thinks Bennett is the answer Not sure i agree now we have Russell. He is very quick. I think we more lack pace out wide, but we lack wingers in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I doubt Bennett is the answer, he isn't very quick. You sure about that? He's always looked very quick to me. I remember them saying he could outsprint the whole first team when he first broke into the squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 A lot lies with Martin. He can be a good player to have 20-30 yards out. He's got neat feet and he's quite reliable outlet if you pass to his feet. Obviously he wasn't in an ideal condition towards the end last season. The more he played the worse he looked. I don't really like the qualities Pride Park values. If somebody doesn't run around enough then they're "lazy". But I don't think Martin is or will be lazy. He just wants the ball at his feet. That's exactly where it should be. You wouldn't want 11 Martins but with just one I think his ability and usefulness on the ball can far outweigh the chasing shadows. Just needs match sharpness. He could be a decent link to goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMuffin Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Russell & Martin up top I want to see Martin drops off Russell plays on the last man could be a good combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Bennett not very quick?!? You sure? Also Russell is also very pacey, and Ward/Sammon aren't exactly slow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 He's not an out and out pacey player from what I've seen of him. Not slow, but not like Tyson or Theo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I like the fact we have 'horses for courses'.... depending on who we play NC can (hopefully) select a strike force that will give them problems, whether its e.g. Martin, Russell,Ward, 4-3-3 or Sammon,Russell 4-4-2.... whatever, there are options for once.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 He's not an out and out pacey player from what I've seen of him. Not slow, but not like Tyson or Theo. I think his build is deceptive because he's not tall and thin. He's actually got more of a sprinter's build than you realise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxram Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Shot Accuracy 12/13 Player ON OFF HW Total % ON Chris Martin 17 6 0 23 73.9 Theo Robinson 31 17 1 48 64.5 Mason Bennett 5 3 0 8 62.5 Jamie Ward 41 25 2 66 62.1 Nathan Tyson 11 7 0 18 61.1 Conor Sammon 34 28 1 62 54.8 Conversion Rate 12/13 Player Attempts Goals Attempts per goal Nathan Tyson 18 5 3.6 Theo Robinson 48 9 5.3 Jamie Ward 66 12 5.5 Conor Sammon 62 9 6.9 Mason Bennett 8 1 8.0 Chris Martin 23 2 11.5 Full table: Here Its interesting to see how Tyson put away 5 goals with just 11 shots on target and our two transfer-listed strikers are the best at beating the keeper! Chris Martin seems to be good at getting it goal bound without enough on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 You sure about that? He's always looked very quick to me. I remember them saying he could outsprint the whole first team when he first broke into the squad A striker just needs to be quick over 1 yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Am I the only one that's confused by the LOL in the thread title? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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