ashton_fan Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 People on here saying he's poor but he's the best we've got with 3 goals and he hasn't started in all the games. He'll get 15-20 by the end of the season as he usually does in this league. All good strikers have poor runs and he's in a bit of one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 33 minutes ago, Barry Sheene said: If we had a creative midfield like Norwich did today maybe just maybe we might see the best of Wells You have a valid point, but he does miss a high percentage of chances, I am hoping it is just a run of poor form, but i am not convinced . I was really hoping we would sign Vydra instead of Wells, as he would have suited us better. I just think he is overated, but I am happy to be proved wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, maxjak said: You have a valid point, but he does miss a high percentage of chances, I am hoping it is just a run of poor form, but i am not convinced . I was really hoping we would sign Vydra instead of Wells, as he would have suited us better. I just think he is overated, but I am happy to be proved wrong He had 3 good chances including penalty. He even missed chance when Krul pushed out Martins header from about 5 yards albeit offside but he didn’t know that. Not impressed one bit and can forgive him constantly giving ball away if he takes his chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edada Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 We’ve got bigger problems to solve than Nakhi but there’s something about him that makes me feel that he doesn’t really want to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Would sooner have had Vydra for age, technical ability overall and versatility, but his form at QPR suggests the issue may be with us first and foremost. Better midfield behind and I think he does better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: Why is Nahki even taking the penalties? That is an interesting question. I must admit I wasn’t aware of this until it was brought up in commentary. Fam was on them last season (we only got 3) but he missed his last one at Swansea (only one he has missed for us) so in conjunction with the fact he isn’t starting much, I presume we then went to Wells. No idea if Martin has taken any in his career but he would be a logical next choice, experienced & unlikely to let anything phase him. Brunt would be another candidate if on the pitch at the time, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I am curious to know which player could be trusted to take our penalties? A combination of mental strength and technical ability is the ideal combination, I struggle to find someone to nominate? Wells should never take another penalty, as his effort was just taking the piss,and he has an awful record with pens, which you would have thought DH would be aware of? Possibly Walsh or Williams when/if they play. Of the present squad the best i can come up with is Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, GrahamC said: That is an interesting question. I must admit I wasn’t aware of this until it was brought up in commentary. Fam was on them last season (we only got 3) but he missed his last one at Swansea (only one he has missed for us) so in conjunction with the fact he isn’t starting much, I presume we then went to Wells. No idea if Martin has taken any in his career but he would be a logical next choice, experienced & unlikely to let anything phase him. Brunt would be another candidate if on the pitch at the time, I guess. Ahhh! Great Minds..............Alike Think.............according to Yoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Frustrating. He's certainly not crap but he snatched at his chances today. The one in the first half typified it really, sublime touch to take him past the defender and then completely mis-hit it. Hopefully he never gets near Pens again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Bassomylord said: 8 in 26. Remove the penalties. Bot good enough return for someone who offers nothing else. Best remove all 2 yard tap ins as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Redpool said: Funny how he’s done well everywhere else. But then comes here... We would turn Messi into COD 2.0 True very true no creativity from midfield or wings Harry kane would struggle in this weak team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Martin has been a penalty taker in his career. Bit odd we gave it to Wells who has missed so many. Or Paterson has scored penalties, but not sure how many in his career or what his scoring - missing record is. Just found Martin’s penalty stats, scored 17 in his career & missed 9, not so great after all. Paterson has never taken them, ironically when he was at Huddersfield the penalty taker there was Nakhi Wells.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 This thread is totally OTT. Yes, the penalty was an awful attempt and he missed two other very good chances BUT can't fault his effort today, worked the channels, won balls, was clearly trying. Looks more like his confidence in front of goal is low to me. I'd still start him with Martin next game, was not aware of his really poor penalty record (6 misses out of the last 9) until Sky mentioned it, we clearly need to given the job to someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Chris brunt on pens when he's on the field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Martin certainly took some at Fulham, no idea of his success rate but he definitely scored a few. Paterson has never taken them, ironically when he was at Huddersfield the penalty taker there was Nakhi Wells.. Surprised to hear that about Pato. As a technical player, I'd of thought he'd be high up the list of possible takers. Bet he takes a lovely Panenka! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redandproud Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Redpool said: Funny how he’s done well everywhere else. But then comes here... We would turn Messi into COD 2.0 He wanted to go to QPR, but they couldn't afford him, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Redandproud said: He wanted to go to QPR, but they couldn't afford him, I just heard Amy Winehouse ‘ Rehab’ when I read your sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Haven’t read the whole thread, but I thought his team play was alright today....his finishing very poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 He made a poor choice with the style of his spot kick today. He didn't finish chances he had. If he had done all of these faultlessly he wouldn't be playing for Bristol City. He's a decent footballer who is capable of doing a good job at championship level. As are others in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Wells’ pen was a shocker. Sometimes those dinks work, sometimes they don’t. When they don’t, you look a right plonker. He almost scored a pearler from the edge of the box in the first half that whistled past the post. He wouldn’t be the first striker to regress after arriving at the Gate - a graveyard for good strikers. We haven’t been a side that creates a glut of chances since Cotterill’s days, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 hours ago, edada said: We’ve got bigger problems to solve than Nakhi but there’s something about him that makes me feel that he doesn’t really want to be here. I thought when we was announced on the roof he had the look of somebody who was faking excitement, he made it clear he wanted to stay at QPR, yet to be that impressed with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Shuffle said: He had 3 good chances including penalty. He even missed chance when Krul pushed out Martins header from about 5 yards albeit offside but he didn’t know that. Not impressed one bit and can forgive him constantly giving ball away if he takes his chances. Have to agree, his general play is pretty poor,,, if he isnt scoring goals then hes pretty much a passenger. Fam isnt perfect but will score goals and have some impact with defending too. Wells has a striker alongside him whose main job is to give him chances, but hes really struggling to do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Roger Red Hat said: Why is Nahki even taking the penalties? No one asked that question during the Swansea game though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 minute ago, MarcusX said: No one asked that question during the Swansea game though? ....and Fam had missed our previous one. Suspect someone else will be on duties next time we get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Just now, Davefevs said: ....and Fam had missed our previous one. Suspect someone else will be on duties next time we get one. I’m not sure who, we don’t seem full of potential takers. Martin? Paterson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Just now, MarcusX said: I’m not sure who, we don’t seem full of potential takers. Martin? Paterson? No idea, not sure whether the above have taken them in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Just now, Davefevs said: No idea, not sure whether the above have taken them in the past. Covered by @GrahamCin another thread Pato not at all Martin , some with mixed success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 15 minutes ago, MarcusX said: No one asked that question during the Swansea game though? I don’t think many realised how incredibly dreadful his recent history is from the spot With a record like that the last thing he should be trying IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 46 minutes ago, MarcusX said: No one asked that question during the Swansea game though? Indeed. But I would expect the coaching staff to have an idea of his efficiency as a penalty taker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludge Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Yet another of our historical weaknesses. Don’t recall is having many decent penalty takers in the last 20 years. Maynard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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