O'Grady To Forest?

[No. 25]

His chest down for Solly at Fulham away last season, possibly helped us turn our season around for a short while.
He was never going to be the replacement for Ulloa and it just seems like Burke was actually taking the piss with his signings last season. However it may have been very different for him if he had stuck away his chance against Sheff Wed in the opening game. Things never got going for him or us.

I hope he does well at Forset and I will be following his progress with interest. Anyone know what the Forset fans think?

That was probably my favourite passage of play during the entire season.

Thinking about it, it could have actually been the only passage of play I enjoyed

 

[symyjym]

And his hold up play against Blackburn away. We'd have been under a constant barrage in the second half and probably lost that game if we'd had a lightweight like CMS up front. COG's hold up that day made it far easier to defend the 1 goal lead (from an own goal that he created).

I'd go as far as to say that we could have been in the bottom 3 if he'd been sold or loaned and wasn't in our squad for the second half of the season.

We were a far worse team when Best was picked ahead of him.

 

[Machiavelli]

We were a far worse team when Best was picked ahead of him.

This is not your most insightful post.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

COG was also instrumental in beating Brentford in the cup.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

He never really got going last year but then who did? He comes across as a decent bloke who always gives his best so good luck to him. I hope he does well there.

 

[symyjym]

This is not your most insightful post.

Sorry, I cannot remember any contribution that Best made. I am happy to be reminded though?

 

[melias shoes]

I actually feel a bit (not much) sorry for Forest and Blackburn considering the way QPR are taking the piss.

Correct. It's a bloody disgrace.

 

[The Sock of Poskett]

Decent guy who did what he could, but deserves a chance elsewhere. Maybe their system will suit him better, or he'll get his goalscoring mojo back. Strong target man with good holdup skills, but not a finisher. Thanks COG - we'll miss you and your song. Possibly your song a bit more though

 

[severnside gull]

Has the move been confirmed yet?

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Has the move been confirmed yet?

Im ready to give him a lift to Forest if he wants.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Im ready to give him a lift to Forest if he wants.

Someone had to say it.

 

[Finchley Seagull]

And his hold up play against Blackburn away. We'd have been under a constant barrage in the second half and probably lost that game if we'd had a lightweight like CMS up front. COG's hold up that day made it far easier to defend the 1 goal lead (from an own goal that he created).

I'd go as far as to say that we could have been in the bottom 3 if he'd been sold or loaned and wasn't in our squad for the second half of the season.

I think that sums it up quite well. He's a good option to come on when we're ahead and need to hold up the ball. It works well and he's done okay when coming on in league games. The issue is he's not going to change a game if we're a goal behind and has never looked like scoring enough goals to justify starting regularly.

I've no issue with O'Grady as he's always given his best and was definitely a better option than CMS and Best last season. However, we're now a better team and hopefully will have more options. Having said that, I'm still surprised that O'Grady is going if we're not going to bring in another forward option.

 

[Hastings gull]

I think that sums it up quite well. He's a good option to come on when we're ahead and need to hold up the ball. It works well and he's done okay when coming on in league games. The issue is he's not going to change a game if we're a goal behind and has never looked like scoring enough goals to justify starting regularly.

I've no issue with O'Grady as he's always given his best and was definitely a better option than CMS and Best last season. However, we're now a better team and hopefully will have more options. Having said that, I'm still surprised that O'Grady is going if we're not going to bring in another forward option.

Yes, couldn't agree more with both paras, though many years ago, who would have thought we were saying that about CMS. If he is going and Colunga is unlikely to be playing, then one assumes that the Albion have something up their sleeve. Hemed and Baldock will not always be able to play -injuries/suspensions etc. Elvis is of course an option, so we hear, but nonetheless a bit of a gamble.

 

[Seasidesage]

This needs to get done sooner rather than later if we have a replacement lined up...

 

[SweatyMexican]

Shame it hasn't worked out, but good to get a portion of him off the wage bill.

 

[SweatyMexican]

This needs to get done sooner rather than later if we have a replacement lined up...

Apparently, this deal is on becuase we got Elvis in, not becuase we have a replacement lined up.

 

[No. 25]

So Forest are set to lose Antonio and bring in O'Grady...

...what a horrible time to be a Forest fan.

 

[Seasidesage]

Apparently, this deal is on becuase we got Elvis in, not becuase we have a replacement lined up.

That would suggest nothing today then I guess?

 

[Gwylan]

Apparently, this deal is on becuase we got Elvis in, not becuase we have a replacement lined up.

Yeah, can't see the need for another striker on the books: we have Hemed, Baldock, Zamora, Colunga, Manu and Hambo. There may be a three-month load until we can get that Celery fella in, (and Jones for the DS possibly) but can't see TB pushing the boat out for a big name

 

[Machiavelli]

Sorry, I cannot remember any contribution that Best made. I am happy to be reminded though?

He gave the match officials no end of jib, if that counts as a contribution. He was good at that.