MackworthRamIsGod Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 In Marriott we potentially have the most complete striker i have seen at Derby. He has the goal scorers instinct of Dean Saunders, the pace of Dean Sturridge and the ability to battle for the ball like Chris Martin was able to. 2 of those strikers did it on the big stage but I see no reason why he couldn't. If it was possible to put a value on him I just wonder what it would be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Reminds me of Bobby Davison tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinspain Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Just now, Rampant said: Reminds me of Bobby Davison tbh. You could be right, never thought of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Still has a long way to go to reach the achievements of the players you've compared him to in my opinion. In all 3 games against Premier League opposition this season he has scored, however, all teams did play 'weakened' teams. Think he needs to work on his first touch but other than that agree that his all round game is looking very good. From a team perspective I think we need to be quicker in identifying games where he is struggling with long balls up to him and be quicker to change tactics. Think there have been too many games where we have continued going long to him when he is quite clearly getting no joy, and his frustration is there for all to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambam Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 It is unfair to loft high balls to him, when he’s seven inches shorter than the guy marking him. Flatter long balls yes, like the winning goal at Norwich, though ironically it was Josefzoon’s airshot that threw their defence entirely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Anyone else think he looks a wee bit like a young Ricky Gervais? Just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamRam Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 27 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said: Still has a long way to go to reach the achievements of the players you've compared him to in my opinion. In all 3 games against Premier League opposition this season he has scored, however, all teams did play 'weakened' teams. Think he needs to work on his first touch but other than that agree that his all round game is looking very good. From a team perspective I think we need to be quicker in identifying games where he is struggling with long balls up to him and be quicker to change tactics. Think there have been too many games where we have continued going long to him when he is quite clearly getting no joy, and his frustration is there for all to see. It’s more about the winning the second ball and turning the other team around than Marriott winning the header. The problem we had was that he was often isolated in the first half, in the second Bryson got a lot closer and he also had Nugent to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Everything about him looks wrong and playing him up on his own just shouldn't work. but he makes it work. he harries defenders, he darts into spaces, he strikes it first time. great competitor. Great attitude. Doesn't get mardy or big headed. fantastic......reminds me of a striker we got from halifax and sold to Leeds. Scored 100 goals for us. Bernie Davies... i think his name was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zag zig Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 38 minutes ago, AdamRam said: It’s more about the winning the second ball and turning the other team around than Marriott winning the header. The problem we had was that he was often isolated in the first half, in the second Bryson got a lot closer and he also had Nugent to help. I’m with you all the way, kept nudging my my mate, he needs support all first half. Nudge comes on, we switch to 4-4-2 and Marriott had them worried; think he’d be all most Championship defences with support alongside him. Doubt it’s going to happen but I’d really like to see us start a 4-4-2 with either Nugent or Waghorn up with him. Think we would see far better use of Marriott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted McMinn Football Genius Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Rampant said: Reminds me of Bobby Davison tbh. Me too, the similarities are amazing. Is Duanne Holmes our Gary Micklewhite?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irobinson Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Rampant said: Reminds me of Bobby Davison tbh. More Bobbie than Deano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambalin Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ted McMinn Football Genius said: Me too, the similarities are amazing. Is Duanne Holmes our Gary Micklewhite?? Holmes has a awful long way to go to be has good has Micklewhite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Rambam said: It is unfair to loft high balls to him, when he’s seven inches shorter than the guy marking him. Flatter long balls yes, like the winning goal at Norwich, though ironically it was Josefzoon’s airshot that threw their defence entirely! He needs balls through the middle or over the top to run onto his pace is unreal, but he also holds the ball up well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Actually, in playing style he reminds me of Paul Goddard, the way he falls back off defences and almost runs against the flow of play to make the openings. Marriott looks like a great buy, a steal in the inflated market we live in, but before we start going all gooey kneed I would take a moment to think of his club predecessor, Assombalongabingbong. Half a season in after 'they' signed him people were talking of him as a thing of wonder, he's stalled a little and while he is still an effective Championship player he would be first on the 'For Sale' list of Boro got promoted. All I am saying is that careers are written over seasons, not over a few games - happy to have him but this (hopefully) is only the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Certainly a good purchase - complete player definitely not but some big money clubs will start to notice goals especially at Manchester United at Chelsea and against Southampton- offers will start to arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 24 minutes ago, BaaLocks said: Actually, in playing style he reminds me of Paul Goddard, the way he falls back off defences and almost runs against the flow of play to make the openings. Marriott looks like a great buy, a steal in the inflated market we live in, but before we start going all gooey kneed I would take a moment to think of his club predecessor, Assombalongabingbong. Half a season in after 'they' signed him people were talking of him as a thing of wonder, he's stalled a little and while he is still an effective Championship player he would be first on the 'For Sale' list of Boro got promoted. All I am saying is that careers are written over seasons, not over a few games - happy to have him but this (hopefully) is only the beginning. True but he’s played for the gumps and had some pretty bad injuries so he had a lot to deal with, especially the gumps bit! Pulis doesn’t fancy him either so he’s probably a pretty good player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Great signing, brilliant all round player. Just need to start playing actual football instead of hoofball towards him and we’ll be laughing. Maybe a proper midfield will sort that. Easily could make it in the prem in a side that plays proper football imo, let’s hope that’s us. In fact I’d go as far to say that Marriott could yet play for England, we’ve seen the likes of Callum Wilson etc get a chance, he’s very much in that vein. Have to be a little cautious though that this hasn’t been a long term show of class yet however, he’s only been playing for us for a few months. I’d argue his value will have nigh on doubled to closer to 10 mil by now, but prove himself further and that will continue to rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRam Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Boycie said: Anyone else think he looks a wee bit like a young Ricky Gervais? Just me? Agree he is part of the fruit in a pie....Derby's football pie. (c) David Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottsRam77 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 3 hours ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: In Marriott we potentially have the most complete striker i have seen at Derby. He has the goal scorers instinct of Dean Saunders, the pace of Dean Sturridge and the ability to battle for the ball like Chris Martin was able to. 2 of those strikers did it on the big stage but I see no reason why he couldn't. If it was possible to put a value on him I just wonder what it would be? I’m not belittling Marriott , far from it but he doesn’t have the same touch and awareness of those around him like Martin did in his hey day. there’s one big reason why craig bryson hit as many goals as he did in that season, namely Chris martins awareness and ability to bring others into play Marriott doesn’t do that Just Different types of players nothing wrong with it I see Marriott as more a Saunders or Davison, on the the shoulder buzzing around the centre half nothing like a Chris Martin type player tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottig Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Boycie said: Anyone else think he looks a wee bit like a young Ricky Gervais? Just me? Alex Turner from Arctic Monkeys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.