Of course, I’m not suggesting Jephcott has made the call to move more toward the hold up/link up side of things, I just think he adds more value as a poacher and I think we’re maybe trying to over-complicate his role.
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Of course, I’m not suggesting Jephcott has made the call to move more toward the hold up/link up side of things, I just think he adds more value as a poacher and I think we’re maybe trying to over-complicate his role.
Don’t normally like to criticise our players but I’m glad Ennis is back as Hardie hasn’t appeared interested or bothered last few games..
So you think he wasn't bothered when his goal was ruled out for offside?
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To be fair to Hardie with Luke dropping deeper to pick up the ball Ryan has been left a bit isolated and often double marked. in the Wycombe game he was double marked with a further defender stood a yard or 2 off them to stop the runs in behind.
As for Luke I think when he doesn’t have time to think he just smashes it goal bound when he’s sat deeper he seems to overthink and then the chance has gone.
Hardies lacking goals but not effort.. have you seen the miles he puts in, how many runs he makes in behind, I think people seem to not count the ones where he dosnt even get the ball played through to him. Off form but not bothered, behave
So you think one effort on goal which was subsequently disallowed and his performance against Wigan and Charlton were ok??
He hasn’t, in my opinion, been good enough last few games.
He hasn’t, in my opinion, been good enough last few games.
What else did he do over 90 mins other than have a goal disallowed??So you think he wasn't bothered when his goal was ruled out for offside?
You said he wasn't interested or bothered. I said he was.
If you can show me where I said he played well I'll owe you a pint.
Jephcott can sometimes suffer with having too much time if he's after goals. He's an instinctive finisher but can't combine it with his ability to play deeper when required. Ennis looked sharp for the few minutes he was on but it's extremely early days in re-establishing himself.
Was great to see Niall on the pitch but i doubt he will be playing a full 90 minutes against MK Dons on Wednesday - RL will probably want to built up his game time over the next couple of weeks so our other strikers will have to share the load over the next couple of weeks until Niall his able to be on the pitch for an entire game
I think too many are relying on Ennis to solve any perceived striking problems we might have. I know stats don't tell the full picture but our record as a team was worse if anything after Ennis broke up the Jephcott/Hardie partnership last season. He has a record at our level of 12 in 60 games so he isn't exactly prolific as a scorer.
Am I pleased he is back?, yes because he adds something different to the squad but he has more to do for me before being acclaimed as the Messiah.
Am I pleased he is back?, yes because he adds something different to the squad but he has more to do for me before being acclaimed as the Messiah.
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Hardie needs a break.
He’s almost robotic in his runs now when sometimes he needs to mix it up.
I think he’s a better ‘run in behind’ striker when we play more direct against slower defences.
He’s almost robotic in his runs now when sometimes he needs to mix it up.
I think he’s a better ‘run in behind’ striker when we play more direct against slower defences.
How can anyone say Hardie is not interested. Did you not see the joy on his face today when he came up to hug Jephcott at the end of the game - he wants this team to win.
I think it's his languid style that can frustrate, and the fact he is very weak when back to goal. That part of his game reminds me, unfortunately for him, of Steve MacLean. Fortunately, he has a lot more to offer in terms of pace, finishing and yes, giving a damn.