bcfcbs20 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Would you have him back he's not the pacy differn't club in the bag Del wants but has got to be worth a punt surley. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-brom-put-striker-chris-1256479 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Would def have him back but not what is needed at the moment. Plenty of clubs will be interested in him, am sure he'll end up at a C'ship club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Yes I would be happy to see him back, thought he did well for us last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 As I said somewhere else, sign him and Baldock and git rid of Pitman. Wood is a class player who will score goals at this level. Holds the ball up well as well and can take penalties. Will be ready to play as he was involved in the olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 i was impressed with him, be happy to see him here permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 i'd drive up there to get him myself. I thought he was class and he's only going to get better, already a fairly big name, could easily be prem class in a few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Dear god no. Were people watching a different player to me? He worked hard but had no control or skill on the ball, didn't compete well in the air for a big guy and didn't link play or hold the ball up much. There's plenty better out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betelgeuse Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 He has age and potential on his side for sure, worth a punt if other targets don't come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I may get lynched for this but I'd prefer Wood to Stead. I like Stead, but he spends an awful lot of time on the deck for a big fella, I'd love him to be a bit stronger. We must have been watching different players, Nibor because I was really impressed by Wood! Just goes to show doesn't it? However, with Stead and Taylor already at the club I can't see this happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Dear god no. Were people watching a different player to me? He worked hard but had no control or skill on the ball, didn't compete well in the air for a big guy and didn't link play or hold the ball up much. There's plenty better out there. it's a bit like some on here who still hold on to the belief that Woolford and Killkenny (despite their woeful/mediocre careers at BCFC so far) will suddenly become consistent performers, I have even seen a couple of postings stating that Stewart could still become our missing centre back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryans Left Peg Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Dear god no. Were people watching a different player to me? He worked hard but had no control or skill on the ball, didn't compete well in the air for a big guy and didn't link play or hold the ball up much. There's plenty better out there. +1, thought Stead and Pitman were much more effective players than Wood last year, he didn't do enough IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckle_red Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Err...no. was very disappointed in Wood and isn't even half the player Jon Stead is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Good player, if we didn't have Stead then would definitely like to see him back, but for me he is just too similar to Stead. (Don't know whether anyone noticed but when Stead's on the last man's shoulder trying to avoid straying offside, he does this weird leaning thing, that makes him look like a new born giraffe! Woody does exactly the same!) We saw last season that he and Stead couldn't play THAT effectively together and nor could he and Pitman (much like Stead and Pitman can't! We really need to find someone who fills the void left by Maynard, whoever that may be?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Good player, if we didn't have Stead then would definitely like to see him back, but for me he is just too similar to Stead. (Don't know whether anyone noticed but when Stead's on the last man's shoulder trying to avoid straying offside, he does this weird leaning thing, that makes him look like a new born giraffe! Woody does exactly the same!) We saw last season that he and Stead couldn't play THAT effectively together and nor could he and Pitman (much like Stead and Pitman can't! We really need to find someone who fills the void left by Maynard, whoever that may be?! Maynard with genuine pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 it's a bit like some on here who still hold on to the belief that Woolford and Killkenny (despite their woeful/mediocre careers at BCFC so far) will suddenly become consistent performers, I have even seen a couple of postings stating that Stewart could still become our missing centre back. He is our missing cb. Only problem is he's been missing since the day he signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john shaws hair Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 it's a bit like some on here who still hold on to the belief that Woolford and Killkenny (despite their woeful/mediocre careers at BCFC so far) will suddenly become consistent performers, I have even seen a couple of postings stating that Stewart could still become our missing centre back. totally agree with nibs i thought he was pretty awfull worked hard etc but not a lot else in his locker as for the woolford debate i think he will surprise plenty of people nxt season ia m backing him to have a real good season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Good player, if we didn't have Stead then would definitely like to see him back, but for me he is just too similar to Stead. Spot on. Lets face it he didn't exactly get much service last season at City. In a more attacking side Wood showed that he's capable of scoring goals in Championship. I would imagine he won't have a problem finding another club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggers Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I would be greatly disappointed if he signed - we already have Stead who has good control, links play well, is deceptively quick and can shoot. In the time spent watching Wood I fail to see what he would bring to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hortonred Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Dear god no. Were people watching a different player to me? He worked hard but had no control or skill on the ball, didn't compete well in the air for a big guy and didn't link play or hold the ball up much. There's plenty better out there. I agree. I thought he brought very little to the team and would not want him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I agree. I thought he brought very little to the team and would not want him back. 3 points that secured our championship status Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 3 points that secured our championship status of course his part as with most of the squad in our survival is important but not a valid reason to sign him permanently, let us not forget he was pretty signed as cover for the injured Stead and Taylor and didn't feature as much once Stead was considered fully fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 of course his part as with most of the squad in our survival is important but not a valid reason to sign him permanently, let us not forget he was pretty signed as cover for the injured Stead and Taylor and didn't feature as much once Stead was considered fully fit. indeed EBM but as we only have 3 strikers at the club and only 2 of them being fit I can't understand why people are saying a 20yo full international striker that played in the world cup and the olympics as well as europe isn't good enough for Bristol City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Dear god no. Were people watching a different player to me? He worked hard but had no control or skill on the ball, didn't compete well in the air for a big guy and didn't link play or hold the ball up much. There's plenty better out there. Obviously some of us were. I saw a player who was calm on the ball, with the ability to hold it with his back to goal and lay it back to the midfield. Witness his lay off to Skuse versus Barnsley. He can finish and is only 21 I think. Needs to find his level which is the Championship no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 indeed EBM but as we only have 3 strikers at the club and only 2 of them being fit I can't understand why people are saying a 20yo full international striker that played in the world cup and the olympics as well as europe isn't good enough for Bristol City Because he is not the sort of striker that we need, simples as, we already have 2 strikers in that mould (not quick and probably not capable of anywhere near 20 goals per season) and given that we don't really know DMC's real view on Pitman and his lack of pace, we need a pacy striker and Wood does not fit that particular bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Dear god no. Were people watching a different player to me? He worked hard but had no control or skill on the ball, didn't compete well in the air for a big guy and didn't link play or hold the ball up much. There's plenty better out there. I have to agree. He showed a few glimpses but nowhere near enough IMO, I was expecting much more from him. For a big fella he was very easily knocked about and his first touch at times was dreadful. I know we haven't seen enough of Taylor to comment fairly but from the very small number of appearances he has made, he seems to be stronger on the ball than Wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I have to agree. He showed a few glimpses but nowhere near enough IMO, I was expecting much more from him. For a big fella he was very easily knocked about and his first touch at times was dreadful. He scored a few goals for Brum, 9 in fact in 23 appearances. No doubt because they were a good outfit playing football that provided strikers with good service and therefore chances. He didn't get anything like as many chances when playing for a struggling City side as well as being played out wide at times which lessened his goal scoring opportunities even more. He impressed me when he stood up to take that vital penalty at Forest. I didn't see a line of volunteers behind him. I reckon he's a good player and at 20 still very young and inexperienced with room for improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 He scored a few goals for Brum, 9 in fact in 23 appearances. No doubt because they were a good outfit playing football that provided strikers with good service and therefore chances. He didn't get anything like as many chances when playing for a struggling City side as well as being played out wide at times which lessened his goal scoring opportunities even more. He impressed me when he stood up to take that vital penalty at Forest. I didn't see a line of volunteers behind him. I reckon he's a good player and at 20 still very young and inexperienced with room for improvement. It's hard to disagree with any of that Robbored, I'm sure he would have been better off in a winning team but regardless, he was still on the whole, dissapointing. It wasn't necessarily a lack of goals that was the problem for me, his all round game was not great. As I said, I felt he showed glimpses of what he could do but knowhere near enough. He is still young and will clearly improve but TBH I dont think its the type of striker we need anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 You also have to bear in mind that he will be spending a lot of time away this season. The World Cup 2014 qualifiers will see him going to NZ and other far off countries so he would miss a fair few games I would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 He scored a few goals for Brum, 9 in fact in 23 appearances. No doubt because they were a good outfit playing football that provided strikers with good service and therefore chances. And despite those 9 goals, you try asking a Brum fan about him and see what they say. Or a Barnsley fan. Honestly, I don't know what people saw in Wood. For a player at a Prem club even as a younger player he was gash. His first touch took the ball to head height or at least 2 yards away from him nearly every time, and he usually took six touches to do what Stead does in two. He won't make the grade at this level and I doubt at the level below either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Although he isn't the pacy front man we need, I wouldn't be at all surprised if we make a bid for him, as it appears that the Baldock saga is dragging on for too long and as it is only 5 days from the start of the League season we do seem to be struggling with our original list of striking targets. At 20 he could still improve considerably and although I accept he certainly he needs to do so, I definitely have a higher opinion of him than Nibor.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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