BIG No 9

[RiseBlade]

I don’t doubt I’ll be called a dinosaur, but Wilder has always favoured playing a BIG number 9. Madine, Clarke, Mcburnie, Moore to name just a few. It was blatantly obvious yesterday Campbell is not capable of playing as a lone striker…… a target man. Service to him was shocking yesterday, but it was still way too easy for Charlton’s centre halves. He’s way more effective running into the channels. Wilder has no obvious alternatives in the squad to play his preferred style. It’s going to be a tough couple of months for Chris to get a tune out of this squad until the January window when I’m sure he’ll have someone lined up.

 

[ThatJa]

So maybe Wilder should play to the squads strengths, not his own...

 

[jt64]

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[Davalon]

I don’t doubt I’ll be called a dinosaur, but Wilder has always favoured playing a BIG number 9. Madine, Clarke, Mcburnie, Moore to name just a few. It was blatantly obvious yesterday Campbell is not capable of playing as a lone striker…… a target man. Service to him was shocking yesterday, but it was still way too easy for Charlton’s centre halves. He’s way more effective running into the channels. Wilder has no obvious alternatives in the squad to play his preferred style. It’s going to be a tough couple of months for Chris to get a tune out of this squad until the January window when I’m sure he’ll have someone lined up.

Nothing wrong with a big man option.

I always think you need one, even if it's not plan A. Doesn't necessarily mean you're a long ball team.

Wilder's first season was the most dominant passing and possession team I've seen us have. It was a joy to watch.

James Hanson still played a key role at times.

Not replacing Moore with someone of similar attributes is a mistake imho.

 

[Brian Deane]

Nothing wrong with a big man option.

I always think you need one, even if it's not plan A. Doesn't necessarily mean you're a long ball team.

Wilder's first season was the most dominant passing and possession team I've seen us have. It was a joy to watch.

James Hanson still played a key role at times.

Not replacing Moore with someone of similar attributes is a mistake imho.

We got totally spoiled that first season and perhaps this is what people were expecting upon his return and not the awful style of play he used at the latter end of last season.

 

[DronnieBlade]

On the overall scale of things for a number 9, pace and power top trumps height every day of the week.

Not saying height can’t be useful, it can.

We have TC to come on who has none of those things !!

UTB

 

[Chief_Froley]

Chris wilder this January:

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Yes a physical presence up top is back in trend now so those sniffy about it can start jumping back on the very obvious bandwagon for one.

I get financially why we accepted the Moore bid with his age and wages I don't see why we didn't replace him.

 

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[MayorOJC]

Doesn't matter who we put up front. If we don't create chances, we won't score. We need to fix the chance creation problem.

 

[Bladesman]

Already mentioned it even before the match against Charlton.

It's more of a plan B but its still worth having.

 

[1889]

Campbell might be more effective as a lone striker if he moved once in a while, rather than standing next to his marker.
He has great pace but he never makes a run into space or beyond the defence when we’re in possession?
We definitely need to strengthen our attacking options in January, or even recruit a free agent before ? Without doubt the business we do in this area is going to be the difference between success and failure