FFS Wilkins we DONT need another striker

[Horsham Gull]

lets look at this a second we have got Revell,Forster,Elder,Jakey,Coxy,Hammond? can ALL play in a forward role if they need to,is that not enough players for any team. Surely we should be concentrating on more important things in the transfer market like plugging the MASSIVE hole that seems to appear in midfield EVERY game or even someone to compete for the number one shirt (Goaly).</rantover>

 

[RM-Taylor]

We've signed three midfielders and a defender. We do need a keeper to challenge FDM though, although a new prolific striker would be ideal, I'd be happy with what we have now.

PS you missed out Gatting and Gargan

 

[BensGrandad]

WTF are you on about we NEED a striker to support Forster not just run alongside but one that will help him reach 20 goals and also score 12 - 15 goals himself.

We also need Flinders or similar back to restore confidence to the defence as it appears to have evaporated recently.

 

[Horsham Gull]

I think Elder and Revell have done a fantastic job of supporting Nicky so far this season, infact in some games Nicky has been more in the supporting role.I totally agree with you about Flinders, we either need to bring someone new in or Kuipers needs to sort out his communication issues with the defence,

 

[BensGrandad]

I would rather see Forster scoring more goals rather than provide the odd one for our other strikers who are mostly good enough to bring on as a sub if needed but none are good enough to command a first team place.

 

[saltash seagull]

you can never have to many options upfront and always need to be looking for that front player that can win you matches and improve on what you've got

 

[Brian Fantana]

We've signed three midfielders and a defender. We do need a keeper to challenge FDM though, although a new prolific striker would be ideal, I'd be happy with what we have now.

PS you missed out Gatting and Gargan

3 midfielders? Am I missing something?

 

[7:18]

3 midfielders? Am I missing something?

Think he is counting Martot

Thomson, McFaul

 

[Da Man Clay]

Yes, yes we do. We wont get to the play-offs without one.

 

[Eggman]

Yes. We DO need to add a consistant forward if we have aspirations of making the play-offs.

 

[Mendoza]

Forster - CLASS, should be playing every week - what do we do when he has a dip in form - no back up

Revell - works his socks off, scores a few goals, but nearly enough - good foil for Forster

Elder - barn door, banjo, backside, cow - gets in positions but is not clinical (only scores loads in ressies because he has about 20 chances a game)

Gatting - not enough pace or strength, but has that ability to score tap in's in the 6 yard box - we dont have a player like that

Robinson - should not be allowed anywhere near the front line - bottles challenges and cant seem to shoot without leaning back

Gargan - too light weight for this league, but can finish well for yoofs team

Brinkhurst/Louis/Upton are all too young, but prolific in the yoof team - they just dont need building up like Robinson in case they turn out toilet too



So after all that, we NEED another GOAL SCORING striker, rather than a hard working foil for Forster

 

[Bars Mar]

Forster - CLASS, should be playing every week - what do we do when he has a dip in form - no back up

Revell - works his socks off, scores a few goals, but nearly enough - good foil for Forster

Elder - barn door, banjo, backside, cow - gets in positions but is not clinical (only scores loads in ressies because he has about 20 chances a game)

Gatting - not enough pace or strength, but has that ability to score tap in's in the 6 yard box - we dont have a player like that

Robinson - should not be allowed anywhere near the front line - bottles challenges and cant seem to shoot without leaning back

Gargan - too light weight for this league, but can finish well for yoofs team

Brinkhurst/Louis/Upton are all too young, but prolific in the yoof team - they just dont need building up like Robinson in case they turn out toilet too



So after all that, we NEED another GOAL SCORING striker, rather than a hard working foil for Forster

Yet Another Clueless Fool. Elder Is The Best Striker We Have. Absolutely Despairing

 

[footychick]

 

[Mendoza]

Yet Another Clueless Fool. Elder Is The Best Striker We Have. Absolutely Despairing

Having watched him in the reserves and 1st team, I stand by my opinion, just like youre entitled to yours

 

[Napper]

If we managed to pick up another striker of Forsters quality then we would really notice the difference. At the moment yes we have loads of strikers but only Forster is one you can pretty much guarentee will perform every game

 

[Finchley Seagull]

lets look at this a second we have got Revell,Forster,Elder,Jakey,Coxy,Hammond? can ALL play in a forward role if they need to,is that not enough players for any team. Surely we should be concentrating on more important things in the transfer market like plugging the MASSIVE hole that seems to appear in midfield EVERY game or even someone to compete for the number one shirt (Goaly).</rantover>

I cannot believe that you cannot see how desperately we need a new striker. Revell and Forster are fine but should one of them get injured all we have is Elder, Gatting and Gargan. If we are serious about the play offs a striker has to be a target. Robinson is now a winger (by far his best position), Cox is a winger and Hammond up front (when has that ever happened).

Wilkins is absolutely right to target a striker in my view.

 

[Finchley Seagull]

Forster - CLASS, should be playing every week - what do we do when he has a dip in form - no back up

Revell - works his socks off, scores a few goals, but nearly enough - good foil for Forster

Elder - barn door, banjo, backside, cow - gets in positions but is not clinical (only scores loads in ressies because he has about 20 chances a game)

Gatting - not enough pace or strength, but has that ability to score tap in's in the 6 yard box - we dont have a player like that

Robinson - should not be allowed anywhere near the front line - bottles challenges and cant seem to shoot without leaning back

Gargan - too light weight for this league, but can finish well for yoofs team

Brinkhurst/Louis/Upton are all too young, but prolific in the yoof team - they just dont need building up like Robinson in case they turn out toilet too



So after all that, we NEED another GOAL SCORING striker, rather than a hard working foil for Forster

Couldn't agree more. We may have a number of strikers but most of them will struggle in this league. I even think there may be an argument that we need two strikers (one on loan) so we can loan out Gatting, Elder and Gargan.

 

[227 BHA]

Surely we should be concentrating on more important things in the transfer market like plugging the MASSIVE hole that seems to appear in midfield EVERY game

That's an incredible statement considering we've just signed 2 midfielders in the last 7 days

And with the signing of Richards to strengthen the defense surely a striker must be a priority right now?

Although saying that, if the opportunity to get Currie in (or any player in any position who brings that something extra talent wise) then I'd be happy with another midfielder

 

[sten_super]

lets look at this a second we have got Revell,Forster,Elder,Jakey,Coxy,Hammond?

Are you Bars Mars in disguise?
The only person you missed off that list is El-Abd!

 

[Silent Bob]

I would say we need a winger first, but we could do with another striker as well. Revell is doing well at the moment but he hasn't always been consistent in front of goal, Elder is an aerial threat but a very raw player in almost every other aspect, he's not as likely to change a game off the bench as Bas was. Gatting, will put away a chance if he gets it, people have called him lazy which I think is ridiculous, he does work, he's just slow, but he won't really have much of an impact on a game. Not sure he's much use as a sub. Robinson's movement and pace are good, but he has no composure in front of goal.

Maybe we should bring back Bas on a severely reduced wage?