Matt Done

[DronnieBlade]

But can he play with Sharp?
It's limited but on what we have seen so far the answer is no. Today they were nowhere near the same wavelength (or each other for that matter) Not saying Dones the answer but we look more dangerous with him alongside Sharp

It's not limited at all. It just isn't.

They should never be on the same pitch in the same side at the same time. Period.

Sharp has played 1642 minutes. 2nd top scorer in the division. See BBC stats below. An impressive start to the season.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/league-one/top-scorers

Now, of the 1642 minutes he has played :-

A. How many of those has he played while "LeHavre" has been on the pitch alongside him ?
B. How many goals has Sharp scored while both he and "LeHavre" have been on the pitch ?

Answers on a postcard !!!

Penny starting to drop yet fellas ??????

In Tufty I trust. But IMHO, he needs to get his head around this. And sooner rather than later.

UTB.

 

[spongebobblade]

Yep, he seems to be one of those who can play with any type of strike partner. Obika's the same. Good physically, good technically, can create and score.

So why haven't Akinde and Obika been snapped up before now if they are so good? Especially considering they would be relatively cheap?
Not a critisism, just a thought that they may not be all that good for whatever reason

 

[Ricky]

So why haven't Akinde and Obika been snapped up before now if they are so good? Especially considering they would be relatively cheap?
Not a critisism, just a thought that they may not be all that good for whatever reason

Probably because neither have done enough to convince Championship clubs and there are only so many L1 clubs who could sign them.

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

Some sensible suggestions here, its about plucking someone with potential and developing them, so we're either firing on all cylinders with them or we get them to the point where big money bids come in.

Then, there's Evans. He'd be my preferred option, because I like the romance of it all. No, not the romance in Rhyl, but the idea of the bloke coming back to the Lane to fire us to promotion.

 

[spongebobblade]

Probably because neither have done enough to convince Championship clubs and there are only so many L1 clubs who could sign them.

Just looking at Akindes' stats and at 27 it seems his best years are behind him and the majority have been non league. He's had a couple of attempts at a higher level (Bristol City, Portsmouth) and failed. Looks like a younger Akinfenwa. I'd say they're were better options out there...... and not too far away

 

[Ricky]

Just looking at Akindes' stats and at 27 it seems his best years are behind him and the majority have been non league. He's had a couple of attempts at a higher level (Bristol City, Portsmouth) and failed. Looks like a younger Akinfenwa. I'd say they're were better options out there...... and not too far away

He's been getting better every season recently. Sometimes players develop later, and with strikers particularly confidence is a massive thing. Probably approaching his prime now with at least 3 years of it left.

I'd be surprised if he couldn't cut it in L1 but I can see why Championship clubs haven't taken a punt on him.

 

[nopigfansintown]

Maybe Sharp will do best with Done, but will the team do best with that partnership?

Sharp might score less playing alongside someone else, but will that someone score enough goals more than Done to compensate for it? I'd say there's a good chance they would. And if it's Lavery or Chapman, the pressing would still be good. Then there's the increased creativity those two will offer when they've got the ball.

I agree with this, but I'd add - will the goals against column also be no worse. Strikers are first line of defense in a Tufty team, and it's not the usual platitudinous horseshit that other managers use. We are a very modern side."Strikers score and defenders defend" is a thing of the past.

 

[spongebobblade]

He's been getting better every season recently. Sometimes players develop later, and with strikers particularly confidence is a massive thing. Probably approaching his prime now with at least 3 years of it left.

I'd be surprised if he couldn't cut it in L1 but I can see why Championship clubs haven't taken a punt on him.

Wouldn't have thought he would have been on Wilders radar then seeing as he's signed a new contract recently. We would be looking at a 2 1/2 year contract yet hopefully we will be out of this league in 6 months. Just think for us there are better options out there

 

[nopigfansintown]

Omar Bogle looks a big miss at this point. Pace, strength, height, mobility and powerful shooting. Would give you Clarke, Done and Lavery's qualities in one player.

 

[Snowman]

You need to be careful mate, you're fast hurtling towards Curtis/Cresswell, Herbert/Clough territory.

I suspect Pinky won't get that Koz on the grounds that BM was always beneath him and Curtis and Herbert would be irrelevant teenage illiterate lager louts. Still its nice to know that this board has such an erudite contributor who seems not to understand the irony that he posts in the same style as those he professes to despise. I love him for all his faults though

 

[Cerberus Blade]

We missed Done toady ,as for comparisons surely its the team that matters not the individual. As a team with Done in it there is no argument and as a team we are much better as a unit with Done in it than Clarke.

I don't agree because we haven't seen both in anywhere near equal measure.

We can't judge Clarke based on the limited number of appearances so far. But look to compare the track records of these two if you want to draw comparison. It's a no brainer I'm afraid. Clarke is a striker - Done isn't. Simple as that really!

 

[Ricky]

Omar Bogle looks a big miss at this point. Pace, strength, height, mobility and powerful shooting. Would give you Clarke, Done and Lavery's qualities in one player.

I'd be very surprised if half the Championship don't want him now. But if we were willing to spend £1.5m+ on him, I'd be very happy for us to do that. More than we could've got him for but it would still be money well spent - as soon as he proved himself in the Championship he'd be worth much more. Players like Britt Assombalonga, Callum Wilson, Scott Hogan and Andre Gray are good comparisons and Bogle is likely to follow in their footsteps. We've got to start thinking in investment terms when it comes to transfers - so what if the fee is big if you'll not lose money on the player?

I doubt we'll be able to afford him though, especially when we'll be wanting to strengthen in other areas. Maybe it'd be different if we only needed a striker.

 

[Good Pinch Of Snuff]

Clarke & Billy up top for me tomorrow neet

 

[Derek1889]

Id like to see more of lavery tbh

 

[blade too long]

Lavary and chapman have yet to get a run of games we may already have what we need, as of yet we havent seen what they can do. Chapman looks the part of a future star and is just waiting to get his chance but he understands CW wont change a winning team

 

[spongebobblade]

I don't agree because we haven't seen both in anywhere near equal measure.

We can't judge Clarke based on the limited number of appearances so far. But look to compare the track records of these two if you want to draw comparison. It's a no brainer I'm afraid. Clarke is a striker - Done isn't. Simple as that really!

Just because someone has a better track record means nothing. They have to fit into the team and the way we play. Yes it's early days but based on what we have seen there is very little evidence at the moment it will. Sharpy looks a very subdued and they aren't on the same wavelength so I'd say at the moment it's far from being a no brainer