Afternoon
So after reading the report on last nights game it appears that Alan Lee is continuing his good form and looking like a regular starter and from his two goals last night, Novak has made himself impossible to drop in the next game.
I have always been a big fan of Novak and critical of Rhodes, largely based on work rate even though Rhodes did provide a lot of goals. What I found interesting on Saturday was that Rhodes had one of his best games in my book, he was a proper team player, worked hard for others and put more effort in than he had in a while.
What that makes me wonder is does he think the power maybe shifting in that Lee is the automatic starter (something Clark said Rhodes was pre season) and the rest are competing to play alongside him? As Novak is our top scorer he is now proving he is not just a workhorse and has probably added significantly to his value.
I am glad we may have proper competition for forward slots, with players all doing a decent job and getting on the score sheet. It can only be good for our attacking form and now DJ is marshalling midfield, maybe the forwards may get even better service in.
So who would you pick, Rhodes or Novak?
Forward Thinking
posted on 15/9/11
Rhodes will still more often than not start when we're at home, which I'm okay with because the matches usually suit him. However, even though he does seem fitter and stronger, his style of play is still not suited to away matches and the bullying of Lee or the running of Novak, or a combination of both, is much better suited to playing away from home where we won't be having the lions share of possession.
Footballers, and srikers in particular, depend on confidence and right now Novak and Lee are both very confident, and are noticeably enjoying playing, they have the starting shirts for the time being and no doubt Rhodes will be itching to displace one of them. That can only be a good thing!
posted on 15/9/11
Totally agree Cas. Now if we can get all 3 with 20+ goals a season.....
Sorry I went into dream land then but you can but hope!
posted on 15/9/11
Has any team ever finished a season with 3 20+ strikers?
Is Mirf around to tell us
posted on 15/9/11
I dont think we need a loanee to put pressure on the strikers as i dont think the strikers who started on tuesday need pressure to motivate them
they both had very disappointing season last year for various reason and i think Lee wants to prove hes still a good player and i think Novak is just the kind of player who goes for it all the time
posted on 15/9/11
Agree MN,
We don't need another striker, as the ones we have can score goals. With the options of...
Cads
McDermott
Ward
who can all play behind one striker, why sign another just for the sake of it!
Come January though and Cads could have gone by then (rumours) then yes, if we are still up there then thats the best time to strengthen where L/C sees fit
posted on 15/9/11
Don't buy pies tez
posted on 15/9/11
I don't see the harm in getting another striker on loan. Yes we've brought a lot of players in, but if we get a striker in who is as good or better than what we have now, then it can only be beneficial.
All it takes is one of our 3 strikers to get injured in a time when we're playing in cup competitions and our strike force will be stretched.
Don't get me wrong I'm more than happy with what we have up front, especially having watched the game on Tuesday, but Novak and Rhodes have been injury prone in the past and we wouldn't want that to jeopardise our season when we could get cover in on loan.
posted on 15/9/11
charlton have signed their 19th player today, id hate to see it all blow up in their faces hmmm
posted on 15/9/11
Prices are low...
The More you spend - The MORE you save...
Spend spend spend !
I'd like to see 'Bog Off' deals introduced to the football world, ..Buy One, get one Free.
ASDA could start the ball rolling ! Buy Peter Clarke, get Alex Smithies FREE....
Anyone doing the MK thread ?
posted on 16/9/11
Damn it that's me again! It'll be up shortly, my apologies!