Is there any other option then Hoff? I assume he & Fitz will share the role. We’ve just gotta go all in on the counter attack, which we do anyway, I don’t think we have any other option. We created enough last week on the counter to give some hope.
Is there any other option then Hoff? I assume he & Fitz will share the role. We’ve just gotta go all in on the counter attack, which we do anyway, I don’t think we have any other option. We created enough last week on the counter to give some hope.
Problems we've got 3 attackers who arnt known for goal scoring. Arroyo needs to get 10 goals this season and between Sheppard and Hoolohan I'd say we also need 10 but their injuries change things.
Also need say 5-10 goals between our 4 main midfielders but I can't see that happening. So no matter what we create, the chances just won't be put away
If he ain't good enough to get a start in the side why should he be picked ??Quote:
Originally Posted by Hunter403
If anything I would rather we switch Johnny K to the right and play Jackson there when Boogaard returns
If Burns ain't good enough to get a run in the SPL then he ain't good enough to get a run in our shit side
Hoff scored 6 goals in pre season, 5 in one game vs the young Socceroos. His finish on Saturday was quality, Don't Hassle the Hoff.Quote:
Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
Basically if he gets decent service, He should be able to put the ball in the net. But he is not the guy that will skip past 2-3 and fire into the top corner.
Im the biggest Hoff fan but he should not be our number 9Quote:
Originally Posted by anfield
I'm sorry but that's just not true. He get's chances created for him. Consistently. He consistently fluffs them, then he scores on the 50th attempt and we jump back on the merry-go-round. The chances from the Sydney game are a good example.Quote:
Originally Posted by anfield
Anybody who thinks Hoff is the answer to number 9 should go and watch the first 8 games from last season not too mention the GF.
Surely no one thinks he is the answer. Everyone thinks "Arroyo is off on Int duty and Sheppard is dead so Hoff will have to suffice".
No I'm referring to the comments that he should go up top because he scored 5 goals in one game vs a youth team and that the only thing stopping him is good service. I now realise he must have been taking the piss. Well played Anfield.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
Going off post history, he's likely not taking the piss.Quote:
Originally Posted by la bazzle
He butchered several significant chances v Sydney.Quote:
Originally Posted by anfield
Just pick the whole Petratos family.
Between the 3 of them, they will surely put away a couple for us.
(Is Kosta the only legitimate striker in the team at the moment?)
I thought Kosta was a winger.Quote:
Originally Posted by mic22
Opinons are like arseholes, everyone has them.Quote:
Originally Posted by la bazzle
At the end of the day im pretty certain hoffman will start up front. Merrick will pick the 'safe option' . His selections are normally very predictable and normally picks senior players over the younger guys. Look at Champness and McGree, really were only put in after really proving themselves big time.
Mcgree came in straight away and stayed in. As did Joey after Roy got injuredQuote:
Originally Posted by anfield
Incorrect. McGree waited til his 4th game to start, champness his 5thQuote:
Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
You can drive a car with your feet controlling the steering wheel if you wantQuote:
Originally Posted by anfield
Doesn't make it a good ****ing idea though
Same with playing Hoff up front
But he will play there because we are a Tinpot club whose Owner CEO and Manager are taking the piss out of the fans by not signing back up
We mostly agree Hoff should not be the number 9, So who takes the role?
Joey isn't far off, but not for this week unfortunatelyQuote:
Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
jowic?Quote:
Originally Posted by alton
even if Jowic does return he'll need a month+ to get back into shape let alone match fit...
I may have missed it but where has the rumour come from that he is coming back?Quote:
Originally Posted by turbojetfireV8
And why do we think he is coming back now?
Just flew into Melbourne completely oblivious that the game was in town this weekend. Was pretty happy when I got on the plane and noticed a bunch of jerks in official Newcastle gear walking down the aisle. All the boys looked happy (except Ernie of course) which is good to see.
Not thinking my day could get any better I look over to my right and the one and only SD is sitting on the same plane in the same row. Griff was obviously shining on me today.
Actually asked a few of the coaching/fitness staff about Jowic coming back and the response I got was "we bloody wish he was coming back". So at least those guys are as stoked as we are to see Hoffman starting up top tomorrow.
Joey is a striker just as much as Hoff is... NOT!
He’s just raising the hype for his Australia Tour
Primetime game. We deserve it.
Hope we don't need a spark off the bench
we win tonight, we go first.
no reason not to go hell for ****ern leather.
caaarrrnnnn Jets.
Hoffman and Katroumbis absolutely woeful so far.
Kanta and Uga doing well enough to keep us in with a chance.
We're not great at keeping the ball. I don't like this style. It's not Jets style.
im really enjoying this 6 non striker formation.
shame we'll run out of puff and concede a bunch late.
also, the Thurgate fanclub goes through me. i staked out this space at the same time i signed Torriera for Arsenal.
tickets are available, limited though.
I think we've been playing well. Good counter attacks, solid in defence, faster play. Don't think we've had a bad player after about the first ten minutes.
Just got onto a late VIPStand stream.
Saw some slo-mo defending from them leading up to that late shot from Dimi.
lol's when Speedie mentined our speedsters in attack.
What a Turkey this ref is...
oh, and theres still 30mins left to go but just letting you know the Johnny K bandwagon is in the shop and wont be available for a bit.
apologies for any inconvenience
Ref is killing us.
And normal service returns
VAR is a ****ing joke.
VAR ftw
Var var!!!
Rotf....