NE Blade
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A lot of our forum members are of the opinion that we need a 20 goal a season striker to fire us to promotion.
Well, I just wanted to let you know that we don't have one. We have two.
Michael Higdon
League and Cup
7 starts, 5 sub appearances
5 goals
0.71 goals per start
The stats suggest that if Higdon plays a full season, starting say 35 games, he's capable of bagging 25+ goals
Mark McNulty
League and Cup
8 starts, 9 sub appearances
6 goals
0.75 goals per start
The stats suggest that if McNulty plays a full season, starting say 35 games, he's capable of bagging 25+ goals
I guess the key is keeping them both fit, and when they are available Clough has to pick them on a consistent basis. Given his tactical preference it seems unlikely we'll play two up top, but in my opinion it's imperative that at least one of them has to start. I'd also like to see either of them get a run of say 10 games. With a consistent run in the side we might see even better results.
I really don't see how the likes of O'Grady would stand a better chance of success. There is no point in signing another striker for the sake of it.
Thoughts?
Well, I just wanted to let you know that we don't have one. We have two.
Michael Higdon
League and Cup
7 starts, 5 sub appearances
5 goals
0.71 goals per start
The stats suggest that if Higdon plays a full season, starting say 35 games, he's capable of bagging 25+ goals
Mark McNulty
League and Cup
8 starts, 9 sub appearances
6 goals
0.75 goals per start
The stats suggest that if McNulty plays a full season, starting say 35 games, he's capable of bagging 25+ goals
I guess the key is keeping them both fit, and when they are available Clough has to pick them on a consistent basis. Given his tactical preference it seems unlikely we'll play two up top, but in my opinion it's imperative that at least one of them has to start. I'd also like to see either of them get a run of say 10 games. With a consistent run in the side we might see even better results.
I really don't see how the likes of O'Grady would stand a better chance of success. There is no point in signing another striker for the sake of it.
Thoughts?