Not a fan of the concept as it rarely works
Barnes, Hugill, Drmic, Elmander, Lafferty all brought in for that job. And countless others. It’s not 1989 any more. They just end up giving away free kicks constantly.
I would not mind one who can hold up play to relieve pressure when we are trying to close a game out. Sarge can do it but by that time of the game he’s done a shift and we are risking injury. When we don’t have that ability up front it just keeps pinging back toward our goal and, too often, into it.
I thought Rhodes did that role quite well. Maybe Jovon has been brought in for that.
But no. I would like to see a proper number 9. A finisher who will make good runs, get into the box, and score goals. One who wouldn’t be trying to play midfield or the wings, and one who was good enough that he could push Sargent and not look pub league when replacing him whether as a sub, during the inevitable injuries, or if we sell him.
I’m tired of one injury to our striker and we have to play wingers up front.
Posted By: Legacy Fan on August 5th 2025 at 19:58:17
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- If true and 1 more player to come in (NCFC) - toby72, Aug 5, 18:10:51
- A striker. A number 9. Not a 10 or “forward” or “can play anywhere across the front 3”. (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 5, 18:37:01
- Also what about a big man striker for Plan C at the end. (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 5, 18:43:08
- Not a fan of the concept as it rarely works (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 5, 19:58:17
- Also what about a big man striker for Plan C at the end. (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 5, 18:43:08
- We always seem to run out of strikers.... (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 5, 18:23:16
- That’s because we usually have one, and then either a lump or a winger (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 5, 19:59:32
- Another left winger I guess ? (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Aug 5, 18:19:39
- Pelanty specialist (NCFC) - Kangol Canary, Aug 5, 18:13:20
- Marc Libbra could have done that (n/m) (NCFC) - APB, Aug 5, 20:42:39
- This is my opportunity to finally make it in professional football (NCFC) - Nelsons final flanel, Aug 5, 18:58:54
- Swap for silk cut ok but do you really look cool? 🤨 (n/m) (NCFC) - Kangol Canary, Aug 5, 20:44:39
- Fuck yeah (NCFC) - Nelsons final flanel, Aug 5, 23:05:43
- Swap for silk cut ok but do you really look cool? 🤨 (n/m) (NCFC) - Kangol Canary, Aug 5, 20:44:39
- A striker. A number 9. Not a 10 or “forward” or “can play anywhere across the front 3”. (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Aug 5, 18:37:01
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