glynriley Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 A grand total of 2 goals in 32 apps. + 15 subs. only proves one thing. He's simply not a goalscorer and won't 'score for fun' at any level. I can't see how he's ever made a career as a professional footballer as a forward - his attributes would be far better suited to centre back and I'd hope SO'D would try him out in that position in training if he remains at the club. You're spot on , I simply can't see where people are getting the idea that he will be anything other than a head on a stick. For the record , stats this season (albeit one disrupted by injury) are as follows 24 apps (8 as sub) , 1 goal , 4 shots on target. Score for fun my ass !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 11 in our official stats, glyn. Was going by this Noggers , it includes a JPT goal so maybe that's the anomaly. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=42967&season_id=140 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 He is dog shit. Any link to the decent run City had the start is purely coincidental. A grand total for City of 2 goals in 32 apps. + 15 subs. only proves one thing. He's simply not a goalscorer and won't 'score for fun' at any level. I can't see how he's ever made a career as a professional footballer as a forward - his attributes would be far better suited to centre back and I'd hope SO'D would try him out in that position in training if he remains at the club. Completely agree with these two statements. No chance will he ever score goals for fun, not at ANY level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 A bit generous ! He scored 12 in 2010/11 preceded by 13 goals in 113 appearances over 3 seasons. It was obviously his 2010/11 form that attracted Keith's attention. and the fact he got an absolute tone of assists upfront with Adam Le Fondre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corleone Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Completely agree with these two statements. No chance will he ever score goals for fun, not at ANY level. Please tell me a player in recent BCFC history who "scored for fun". Be very interested to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 and the fact he got an absolute tone of assists upfront with Adam Le Fondre How many ? Do you have any figures ? Don't want to keep on slating the guy , as it's not really my style. However , I'm looking for people to prove to me he's going to come good. There are those that argue his lack of goals are irrelevant as he has so much more to his game , but , the figures don't add up. 1 goal this season , 2 assists , 4 shots on target. Not convinced , sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider_dog Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 He is essentially a white, ginger version of Emile Heskey. Nothing wrong with that, in fact he is better value than good old Emile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 He is essentially a white, ginger version of Emile Heskey. Nothing wrong with that, in fact he is better value than good old Emile... spot on, anyway if he's in contract I'd keep if he's out of contract I'd get rid, I wouldn't offer him a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 How many ? Do you have any figures ? Don't want to keep on slating the guy , as it's not really my style. However , I'm looking for people to prove to me he's going to come good. There are those that argue his lack of goals are irrelevant as he has so much more to his game , but , the figures don't add up. 1 goal this season , 2 assists , 4 shots on target. Not convinced , sorry. fair beans! I could only find figures on Rotherham's site from this season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 24 apps (8 as sub) , 1 goal , 4 shots on target. Fontaine must have a better shots on target stat than that this season! Potential new position for Fonts? Maybe he'll score for fun up front in League One too?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 and the fact he got an absolute tone of assists upfront with Adam Le Fondre Found this CR Le Fondre 23 Goals 6 assists Ryan Taylor 11 goals 1 assist http://espnfc.com/team/squad?teamId=402&cat=wins&season=2010&leagueId=26&cc=5739 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 How many ? Do you have any figures ? Don't want to keep on slating the guy , as it's not really my style. However , I'm looking for people to prove to me he's going to come good. There are those that argue his lack of goals are irrelevant as he has so much more to his game , but , the figures don't add up. 1 goal this season , 2 assists , 4 shots on target. Not convinced , sorry. Statistics don't ever tell the full story, especially with players like Taylor. There's not a statistic for move starting contributions or 'assist-assists' which is why players like Cole also get a rough ride from stat mongers. Either way, I like Taylor. I think he's a classy player who does the hard graft and is unselfish. That's the sort of player I'm a big fan of, no nonsense ball retention which helps the more accomplished finishers get in more goal scoring positions. I'd imagine each striker we have would enjoy playing along side Tayls, much like most forwards who played with Emile say he was their favourite partner. Striking is about partnerships, movement, assists, ball retention and holding up play with your back to goal just as much as it is about goals which is the only thing missing from Ryan's game IMO. All opinions though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Statistics don't ever tell the full story, especially with players like Taylor. There's not a statistic for move starting contributions or 'assist-assists' which is why players like Cole also get a rough ride from stat mongers. Either way, I like Taylor. I think he's a classy player who does the hard graft and is unselfish. That's the sort of player I'm a big fan of, no nonsense ball retention which helps the more accomplished finishers get in more goal scoring positions. I'd imagine each striker we have would enjoy playing along side Tayls, much like most forwards who played with Emile say he was their favourite partner. Striking is about partnerships, movement, assists, ball retention and holding up play with your back to goal just as much as it is about goals which is the only thing missing from Ryan's game IMO. All opinions though. He's a grafter , I'll give you that and at 24 hopefully there is a lot more to come from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Please tell me a player in recent BCFC history who "scored for fun". Be very interested to know. You've completely missed the point. Read a lot of the above posts and people are saying Taylor will score for fun in League One. I didn't say anything about City players who have done that, just that Taylor wouldn't. Put him at Centre Back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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