THIS. Unbelievable how people on here write him off so easily. He is 19, has played in a world cup and looked comfortable in League One, suggesting that as he gets older and progresses he will play at a much higher level. If we signed him on a permanent it would be a massive capture.
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THIS. Unbelievable how people on here write him off so easily. He is 19, has played in a world cup and looked comfortable in League One, suggesting that as he gets older and progresses he will play at a much higher level. If we signed him on a permanent it would be a massive capture.
B.W.
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Played at the World Cup for NZ... not fcuking Brazil... he is self-deluded... confidence is one thing, but he just needs to take a look at his performances and realise he is nowhere near West Brom's first team... sorry, but that is just my opinion and, it seems, that of a few others...
Tony Meolas Loan Spell
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Absolutely.
First choice striker? No. Back up? Yes. Wouldnt mind as only going to get better.
Started off slowly, then had a real purple patch around Jan/Feb then went off the boil a couple of games up to the international call up and when he came back around March - April.
And that has to be one of the stupidest posts I've ever read on here, and that really is saying something.
Should he just give up and not bother trying to get in the side? He is 19 for f*** sake.
Astoundingly stupid post.
mejonaNO12 aka riskit
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Yes, because on an interview he is going to say, "Well to be honest mate, my aspirations for this season are not that high really. Frankly, i'm WOEFUL and i'm definitely not good enough to break into the team where i'm currently being paid. I've realised i'm way out of my depth and at 19 I really don't have many years left in me so I really should call it a day"
B.W.
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Well, we'll see, but I would not want to risk our next season with him as one of our 2 strikers... that would be a HUGE gamble... he was, at best, OK in league 1... is he really up to the Championship? Answer = No... could he be? Maybe, but far too much of a risk for a newly-promoted L1 club, IMHO...
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I thought he was good, but not as good as Barnesy last season. Saying that he will only get better along with Barnes and I wouldn't say no to getting him on loan again if he isn't in WBA's plans next season
Hotchilidog
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This. Not a signing to get the excitement levels up, but a useful squad member. Wood isn't a bad player just not a great one yet. If he did comeback i'd imagine it would be as a second string forward, don't have a problem with that.
I don't think anyone's suggested that he should be one of our starting two strikers, but he has easily enough ability to be backup. Give him a year or two with the right training and I expect he'll be a starter in the Championship, and eventually he could quite possibly be a solid Premier League striker.
If we are the team to develop him to that standard, we either get a top Championship/lower PL striker in our squad in a couple of years, or we have a player to sell for lots of money.
B.W.
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Well, it is my opinion, and I'm sticking with it... this is what I saw... if you think my post is one of the most stupid, I suggest you re-read NSC on any day... the fact is, he is currently an adequate L1 striker... that is it... no more... he may develop, and he may not... from what I've seen, he has a very, very long way to go... West Brom's reserves are welcome to him...
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B.W.
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No, but he really isn't good enough for West Brom's first team, IMHO... he can say and think what he likes, but that is how I see it... this is my opinion, you are entitled to yours... I think some of the comments on here about being excited about the possibility of him signing show a poor understanding of the position of our club and its requirements for next season in the striking department... again, that's my opinion...
I'm not debating whether he is or isn't good enough. The stupid part is you saying that you cant believe how deluded he is to think he can play in the league where his current club are already playing. What's he supposed to do? Contact a load of League 2 clubs and say "Hi, I'm only 19, I personally don't believe I am good enough for the Premier League (even though my Manager and the club who are paying my wages do) do you have any spaces in your team or should I maybe look a little lower or just give up altogether?
Maybe El-Abd should have done this a couple of seasons ago?
He's 19!!! And he play for a Premier League club!
BRIGHT ON Q
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I thought he started a bit slow but after a while he improved and looked a great prospect for his age,then for some reason he faded badly in the last couple of months.Definitely showed potential.
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I like him.
All our strikers miss more than they score, in fact ALL strikers do!
Lost form badly after his return from China, but id definitely take him on again.
I believe that a lot of his detractors would be much more patient if he had come through our youth setup and was a self-confessed Brighton boy.
Roll out the barrel...
All our strikers miss more than they score, in fact ALL strikers do!
Lost form badly after his return from China, but id definitely take him on again.
I believe that a lot of his detractors would be much more patient if he had come through our youth setup and was a self-confessed Brighton boy.
Roll out the barrel...
bluenitsuj
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Definately do not want him. Of what i saw last year he was nothing special and defo not good enough for championship.
Brighton Breezy
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His record on loan at Barnsley in the Championship was rubbish. Yes, he scored for us. But then, we were top of the league and creating a shed load of chances every game.
I would be MIFFED if we signed him. Even on a free.
Not malicious or anything. Thanks for your help and best of luck in your future and all that. But, as a club, we have to be aiming higher than Chris Wood.
I would be MIFFED if we signed him. Even on a free.
Not malicious or anything. Thanks for your help and best of luck in your future and all that. But, as a club, we have to be aiming higher than Chris Wood.
B.W.
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Alternatively, he fails to develop, and we end up with a player who is worth nothing... I would like to think we have two far better players than the deluded Wood still to be signed... maybe I'm being over-optimistic, but Barnes and maybe even Hoskins could be our backup strikers, both of which are better players than Wood, IMHO...
ahh the old he's just a kid arguement . I remember this one well. Seems this is another of those NSC moments . Usuals coming on refusing to say a negative and how will get better etc.
Back up maybe , first choice - no
Players develop of course but physically he is there already. Certain things can't be taught and come natural . . . even at 19
Back up maybe , first choice - no
Players develop of course but physically he is there already. Certain things can't be taught and come natural . . . even at 19