bcfcnick Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I definitely don't think the 'playing for a contract' scenario applies to Jon Stead - he's not the most prolific goal-scorer or the most outstanding at leading the line but he has his qualities and I'd back him to give 100% effort if he had ten years on his contract. He'll be missed if he goes but quite rightly City will be capping wages well below the level he is currently on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Don't doubt he always gives effort but we don't always see the quality with the effort he puts in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Lots of talk about 100% effort and that is valid, but please don't forget that Stead is also a quality footballer. If he is willing to sign and he is within budget it is a no brainer to give him a new deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza Revolution Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 #steadwilltearyouapartagain trending on twitter. Stead praises fans and says its the first chant he has had about him. Surprised he has not heard it before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabio Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Defo offer him a new deal. A great player with passion. To have him on the bench at least, ran his socks off today only thing he could of done better is the 2 chances second half could have had a shot and made a better pass second half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thought he was outstanding today and amazed he didn't get MotM. Stead was outstanding but on the day, I'd have given MotM to Pearson because he seemed to be everywhere, breaking up play and setting up attacks. In truth, there were three or four candidates today which is a refreshing change from those weeks when the announcer dare not award it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I'm the only one then.... I thought Stead was distinctly average today. Amount of times he won the ball in the air: 0 Amount of times he played in a City player when they had clear chance: 0 Amount of times he attempted to play in a City player when they had clear chance: 3 Amount of efforts on goal that threatened: 0 Amount of times I thought he would threaten: 0 Amount of times he fell over when nudged: many But, he ran around a lot so MotM!!! FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I'm the only one then.... I thought Stead was distinctly average today. Amount of times he won the ball in the air: 0 Amount of times he played in a City player when they had clear chance: 0 Amount of times he attempted to play in a City player when they had clear chance: 3 Amount of efforts on goal that threatened: 0 Amount of times I thought he would threaten: 0 Amount of times he fell over when nudged: many But, he ran around a lot so MotM!!! FFS. Think you are mate. Stead was brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I'm the only one then.... I thought Stead was distinctly average I think that you are the only one, Chivs. I and everyone around me thought that his effort and commitment was outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyolly Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I'm the only one then.... I thought Stead was distinctly average today. Amount of times he won the ball in the air: 0 Amount of times he played in a City player when they had clear chance: 0 Amount of times he attempted to play in a City player when they had clear chance: 3 Amount of efforts on goal that threatened: 0 Amount of times I thought he would threaten: 0 Amount of times he fell over when nudged: many But, he ran around a lot so MotM!!! FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyolly Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 10/10 for the strangest post of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I think that you are the only one, Chivs. I and everyone around me thought that his effort and commitment was outstanding. To be fair to Chivs, he didn't mention his effort and commitment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Jon had a brilliant game Exactly what centre forwards are suppose to do If he was in an away shirt all us fans wood have been talking and saying how good he was New contract? SOD will make sure he stays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 To be fair to Chivs, he didn't mention his effort and commitment Exactly! Although I did mention that he ran around a lot. However, if we're going to rate MotM for yesterday on running around a lot I'd put Pearson way better than Stead, and Maloney on a par. I'm interested to know from the many on here what it is that Stead achieved that warrants a MotM or such adulation? Cue more posts about his effort and commitment.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 He held the ball up well, chased down long hopeless balls (including the one he played himself) set the tempo of the game and brought other players into it, Looked more lf an attaking threat than usual as when there was no options he ran at the defence, made him self a physical presence and stood his ground when being challenged, When your defending for most if the game or don't have possession as a striker you can find yourself lost, stead helped out defensively, when he lost a header he got back behind the ball and made it difficult for the opposition. That enough? On yesterday's performance Stead>Davies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo7 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 He held the ball up well, chased down long hopeless balls (including the one he played himself) set the tempo of the game and brought other players into it, Looked more lf an attaking threat than usual as when there was no options he ran at the defence, made him self a physical presence and stood his ground when being challenged, When your defending for most if the game or don't have possession as a striker you can find yourself lost, stead helped out defensively, when he lost a header he got back behind the ball and made it difficult for the opposition. That enough? On yesterday's performance Stead>Davies I completely agree - and dare I say that Stead in Baldock's place from the outset at Ewood Park might have got us something from that game also. I'm sure he didn't come to Bristol simply to fight for Championship survival but he has played a vital role in attaining it for the last two seasons and he looks up for doing it again. I think it unlikely that he will remain beyond his current contract but for no other reason than others will be willing and able to pay him more. Until then I am sure he will continue to be the model professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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