Callum O’Hare

[Keen Blade]

We've been left with a squad that's a bit 4-2-3-1 and a bit 3-5-2. We're 3-5 players away. You can really see that with the likes of O'Hare, the lack of striker options and Hamer on the wing.

I've been saying all season there is something not quite right with the fluidity of our front 4 but the pace & skill of Brooks/JRS has brought success in a 4231.
Tonight we saw what happens when we revert to 352 and neither play.
No goal threat at all.
We are not good enough to be without at least one of them.
Moore is a slow-witted central striker who is shot-shy. He is 6'5" but I don't recall many goalbound headers.
O'Hare is ... Well , I don't really know what he is apart from small and easily brushed off the ball.
Hamer looks overweight & slow but he is good with a shot + has scored.
So we need either JRS or Brooks to inject some threat to defences.
If Wilder insists on 352 he must drop O'Hare for either Brooks or JRS or Brewster but really we don't have the players for 352

 

[raimond]

Mate
He’s awful

He’s a fart in a bottle

In fairness a fart in a bottle is far from awful. When dating my wife I once farted in a Budweiser bottle and it sounded like a panpipe and I can honestly say it was one of the best moments of my life. I for one wish O'Hare was more like a fart in a bottle.

 

[diplomat]

Very good on the press in certain games

Yes but I feel like he’s in there more for harrying than creative output. I think he was deeper for cov. I think a bit of it is down to us ideally getting 2/3 more in during the summer and we are kind of forced to play him where we do. I’d like hamer and him to swap but hamer would not do the chasing down. There is no real partner for Moore, which then leaves him isolated and also doing more harrying than concentrating on staying around the width of the 18 yard box and making himself a goal threat. I don’t know the answer, but I’m sure a subtle tweak or an accidental find might help but ultimately our recruitment has been good but we haven’t covered 17 or whatever it is players leaving.

I don’t feel upset about tonight but we are a long way off dominating teams. I didn’t expect us to be honest. No out and out scorer. We might have to grind things out and see where we are in January but we will need a turbo boost then if finances allow. I’m going to support the transition and see where we are.

I’m old enough to remember a shitload of moaners about the Bassett double promotion team who then redifined their view that actually it was the best time ever. After the event. Don’t be despondent. Today was ultimately defined by a centre half shin digging a worldy and a very clever well taken second while he was shirt grabbing Peck, when he was searching for him to reciprocate which would have been a pen and a red card. I have a good Leeds mate (I know, but he’s one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met, an anomaly for sure) and I texted him after and said I have no complaints and they can have that.

BUT if wilder thinks we can clean sheet our way out of this league without offering a threat the other way, he’s wrong.

If you play Moore up top, you need Brooks and JRS getting close and somehow allow our chubby Genius to get close to the action too.

 

[diplomat]

Starting to question the “service” aspect at this point.

I’m pretty sure he’s invented a new role as a striker whereas he makes runs but doesn’t pull the trigger, and occasionally wins a flick on.

Hmmm not sure I saw a moment where he was given the choice to pull the trigger but chose not to

 

[diplomat]

Oh

Yeah.. I think I saw one or maybe two headers won. He’s essentially Hanson of the championship. Shouldn’t be anywhere near starting for us up front. But we have pretty much no other options.

Herein lies the problem. I don’t think we should belie the only option we have but question why he is the only option we have, then support him as he is the only option we have, then if and when we have a different option, question who is the better option. I fear the moment he is not available because if we stumble across a better one it will be by accident and rely on that option being more consistent and the rest of the team shape adapting accordingly. Don’t get me wrong. The way he’s going he’s going to score about six, which isn’t enough but I think it is more about how to get brooks and JRS to put things on a plate for him than removing him. . . . For who?

 

[Melbourne Blade]

He's need benching unfortunately. Apart from Luton game (who were woeful) he hasn't impressed me much at all. Maybe time for JRS and Brooks to start together.

 

[HeySethUTB]

Poor. Offered very little, arguably Brewster played better against Luton

 

[diplomat]

I saw him at Wembley give Man Poo major headaches. That form will do for me.

But where was he playing? Genuine question because I was mowing the lawn and thought cov had won. Then an hour later checked and some var shit or something came to play and pennos followed and was proper vexed at the end. Tho my small lawn looked pretty fucking smart, got the big scissors out on the edges and everything, but then felt dirty because growing up the world stopped on FA Cup semi days but I got bored when the same six teams competed the final every year . . . Which happened again . . . Another thread there I think but I was rooting for Sky Blues #underdog

 

[diplomat]

It's your perogative.

I said what type of player he is and what to expect from him. Got told it was sour grapes. Want him back? No thanks. We've moved on. No more playing a system to fit him in. No more waiting for his 1 in 6 games where he is quality, 3 out of 6 where he is average and 2 out of 6 where he is poor.

But when he is on form not a lot stops him other than having two left feet most of the time.

Serious question- it depends doesn’t it, if that one out of six gets you three points. If the rest of the time you (not cov but anyone) slogs away and gets whatever your average points are. But if you have a player that can turn no points/one point into three (hamer v derby) then that is the difference between being Preston or Cov in the play offs. No? That’s why we got him. The random element. And not being rude, but we could afford to remove your random element and add him to ours. I think the issue is that we expect that every game, in a system we haven’t quite worked out. Playing him basically as Moore’s partner, when Moore needs a proper partner. And I don’t think he’s ever been that.

 

[Dave]

Tactically we haven't been good last few games and individual brilliance has won us those games.

Ohare can press, however his ball carrying is weak and often leads to him losing it down a blind alley. His decision making is poor and his short passing in the final third is also poor.

He also isn't very quick and when we are on the counter, this costs us many a opportunity. Counted 3 last night alone where a player with pace would have push the defence back but he can't do that.

Hamer is our best player and needs to be in that number 10 position, getting on the ball as much as possible. Ohare needs dropping and replacing with either brookes on the left wing or campbell.

Cambells stats as a central striker are quite poor, as a winger on the left he is three times more productive with goals and assists. Square pegs round holes here wilder. Its not complicated.

 

[Sky Blues]

Serious question- it depends doesn’t it, if that one out of six gets you three points. If the rest of the time you (not cov but anyone) slogs away and gets whatever your average points are. But if you have a player that can turn no points/one point into three (hamer v derby) then that is the difference between being Preston or Cov in the play offs. No? That’s why we got him. The random element. And not being rude, but we could afford to remove your random element and add him to ours. I think the issue is that we expect that every game, in a system we haven’t quite worked out. Playing him basically as Moore’s partner, when Moore needs a proper partner. And I don’t think he’s ever been that.

Which was the reason we wanted to keep O'Hare but were not willing to get into a bidding war with yourselves. You offered a much higher wage. Yes he can change a game but for some reason he has the skills and ability but for some reason he has many games where he is anonymous.

Hamer on the other hand is a player you can rely on. But it's more difficult for him ATM as he is being played out of his best position.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

He's been crap

He must be dropped. It's about 4 games too late, but it would be nice if he didn't contribute to a pathetic showing at Boro as well. I'd prefer us not to have our bellies tickled again

 

[Bell4]

In fairness a fart in a bottle is far from awful. When dating my wife I once farted in a Budweiser bottle and it sounded like a panpipe and I can honestly say it was one of the best moments of my life. I for one wish O'Hare was more like a fart in a bottle.

Sold

 

[Black Cloud]

Whilst the Sky Blues presence on here is odd I do think he’s spot on with Callum…Hamer is the star and should be the main man with the team built around him..I thought he looked fed up last night and, at times, not interested.
We shouldn’t give up on O’hare though and IMO two or three games off the bench required…

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Hamer should be the 10, allowed to do whatever he wants. There should be some pace around him. Simple enough

OHare can be a sub or just a full time insta selfie queen

 

[metalblade]

All he did at Leeds was fall down and look to the Ref which pretty much sums up his contribution over the last half dozen games. Not sure why he starts ahead of Brooks, JRS, Peck or even Brewster at least these player look like they may hold on to the ball for more than a second.

 

[Loco Blade]

So here we go again was ( top of table ) first sign of trouble Japanese snipers are out of their holes

 

[ancientblade]

all valid points with o'hare ive criticised him on this thread but dont think the position wilder is asking him to play is doing him any favours i think his best position is coming from deeper hes better than hes been showing but that final 3rd really is our achiles heel imo we have to bring 2 more strikers in come january if were to have any chance of top 2 maybe even top 6

 

[CarlMcBlade]

O’Hare is that little bit of fluff who tend to thrive in teams that steamroll the opposition and are always moving forward…We’re not one of those teams. Our players need to be defensively astute and also put a meaningful shift in… Sadly O’Hare flatters to deceive

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

I'm delighted we signed him.

But right now, he looks like what he is, a talented player in a side that is far from the finished article, with a supporting cast that has yet to fully gel or be entirely slick in its tactics and systems.

When that's the case, the individuals collectively suffer a little, in terms of being at the height of their form. He's the same.

Quality player, but the system needs time and the squad needs depth.

 

[Danetheblade]

Hmmm not sure I saw a moment where he was given the choice to pull the trigger but chose not to

Had the ball on the edge of the box, opted to pass instead. Think it was the second half.

 

[Danetheblade]

Herein lies the problem. I don’t think we should belie the only option we have but question why he is the only option we have, then support him as he is the only option we have, then if and when we have a different option, question who is the better option. I fear the moment he is not available because if we stumble across a better one it will be by accident and rely on that option being more consistent and the rest of the team shape adapting accordingly. Don’t get me wrong. The way he’s going he’s going to score about six, which isn’t enough but I think it is more about how to get brooks and JRS to put things on a plate for him than removing him. . . . For who?

Let’s be fair though, they have often put chances on a plate for him, he’s either not managed to finish, or he’s too slow to react. For the record I think he’s a decent option in this league, I just think it’s criminal he’s seemingly our only option.

 

[Bladedog]

I don't understand how O'Hare often stays on the pitch beyond the point when it's become clear his performance is ineffective

Wilder stubbornness.. needs dropping..might be more effective coming on off the bench..kick up the arse n all that..but as some say he,s a confidence player maybe that's why wilder is reluctant to do it.

 

[Charlieblade]

Bench O’hare now. Give Marsh a chance.

Not much point waiting for nothing to happen in January?

 

[ancientblade]

Bench O’hare now. Give Marsh a chance.

Not much point waiting for nothing to happen in January?

i agree i would do it at boro his form just now doesnt warrant a starting role main problem is we havent got any quality options for his position certainly not brewster or campbell just wonder if rak-saki might be the answer there

 

[bladesmanluke]

You on drugs? Brewster is wank

Suppose that's one way of admitting you haven't been watching this season

 

[Espania blade]

Wilder stubbornness.. needs dropping..might be more effective coming on off the bench..kick up the arse n all that..but as some say he,s a confidence player maybe that's why wilder is reluctant to do it.

Wilder isn't stubborn - he's the manager!

 

[Bell4]

So here we go again was ( top of table ) first sign of trouble Japanese snipers are out of their holes

Nope

Just making sensible comments and sharing views

Wilder has worked wonders putting this squad together and deserves enormous credit

Last night he fkd up in a jaw dropping way - imo and many others

 

[Mario1889]

He’s shit.

 

[diplomat]

Let’s be fair though, they have often put chances on a plate for him, he’s either not managed to finish, or he’s too slow to react. For the record I think he’s a decent option in this league, I just think it’s criminal he’s seemingly our only option.

Yeah agree with all of that. He should be on at least three goals (Preston away Brooks put one on a plate for him about two yards out, missed a pen in another game) and could be on more. I just hope it clicks and he has a spell where everything goes in. The team hasn’t quite clicked in terms of chances created yet. Hopefully more to come.