Genuine question, is Tomer Hemed any better than Chris O'Grady?

[GloryDays]

I said my piece when we first signed TH. Stats don't lie - he'll bang in a penalty or two. I truly hope he makes the grade while proving me wrong at the same time. Sadly I reckon by the time we know the answer to the proposed question, probably around January, COG will be half way through a transfer and everyone will say, "You know what...he's decent for us".

Anyway, all looks good so far. Great start to the season. No reason to think anything but optimism at the moment (and I'm an avid pessimist).

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

In the short time with us he has been about as effective as COG so jury is still out for me, hopeful of better things though.

 

[Discodoktor]

Hopefully the coaching staff are looking into how TH can contribute more. However, it should all be positive as we are scoring and winning. Let's build from that.

As for COG he is who is and his style of play isn't for everyone. The striker we had before him was one of albions best. He is effective at holding up the ball and is dangerous in the box as he gets shots in. He is effective.

Just like those strikers before him why we have to crush their confidence if they don't score 20 goals is beyond me,

Baldock has started this season well.

 

[AnotherArch]

So far this season in competitive games, COG has not been on the pitch at the same time as Baldock. So the predicted benefit of playing a nippy striker up with him have not been tested, and 4-4-2 gets binned. He has either played with one winger in the team or, if two, he has come on when they are both generally tiring. So I don't think that COG has benefitted from this season's change of tactics as he is more 'Plan B' which is to return to last season's shape and more cation.

 

[OzMike]

Yes and improving game by game.

 

[Hungry Joe]

Presumably other keepers will study those, and the next time we get a penalty, they'll fake move to the side, and wait for him to hit it. So he shouldn't wait for them to dive next time, he should just bury it, leaving them standing still in the middle. I guess I should tweet him.

On the evidence of the two pens he's scored for us, for me he's one of the best exponents of that technique as it's very late and very subtle with him. Be interesting to see if he can keep it up though as keepers become more wise to it as you say.

 

[ofco8]

I realise it's only a few games into to the season, but from what I've seen so far I'm beginning to wonder. I'm not fishing with this thread but want to have a sensible and grown up discussion. Contributions please.

Can't believe I have seen this thread. No comparison in my book.

 

[WhingForPresident]

6 games, 4 goals.

 

[BensGrandad]

He showed today what we have been missing a man to seize the chance in the 6yd box.

 

[tigertim68]

Big difference hemmed scores goals COG didnt

 

[portslade seagull]

Just what I was thinking

 

[The Wizard]

He's oozing confidence at the moment you can see it in his play, it's not perfect but he's slowly getting more and more comfortable.. Can't argue with 4 in 6. I just like his attitude he seems like one of them confident types who will back himself in any situation, something I like in a striker, seems a very passionate player as well.

 

[WhingForPresident]

Anyone feeling like a ****ing moron yet?

 

[Richy_Seagull]

Is this going to be the new "What does Spanish Dave do?" thread?

 

[Frutos]

Is this going to be the new "What does Spanish Dave do?" thread?

Could very well be, I think.

 

[mothy]

I realise it's only a few games into to the season, but from what I've seen so far I'm beginning to wonder. I'm not fishing with this thread but want to have a sensible and grown up discussion. Contributions please.

It's close. Still undecided

 

[John Bumlick]

Is this going to be the new "What does Spanish Dave do?" thread?

spanish dave is shit
the what does spanish dave do? thread is started
spanish dave becomes brilliant
the wdsdd? thread is referred to in an attempt to shame those who questioned him
spanish dave is shit again
wdsdd? thread bumped again by those saying i told you so

in that respect, i hope it isn't.

 

[Lifelong Supporter]

The obvious answer is YES and even COG would agree with that. I am surprised the question was even asked.

 

[BensGrandad]

What are you all on about all Hemed does is snap up chances in the 6yd box and score goals.,

 

[Quinney]

Has Hemed got a song yet?