Londoner Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I was reading on Twitter and to some extent on here how we are better suited to have Wilbraham up top with Tomlin, Bryan and Odemwingie around him. However, with Kodjias pace, trickery, skill, power etc I do feel like we are really missing a trick with him left on the bench. We look at his 15 goals, 6th highest in the league, minus penalties and he is top 4. Also, we resort to long ball with Wilbraham up top and against 2 sometimes 3 centre backs by himself I can't help but feel he is fighting a losing battle. Even when Kodjia looks quiet he gets chances, granted he doesn't always take them, but he does seem to create more individually than a Wilbraham. I also feel against Lees and potentially Loovens, they will have a field day against Wilbs, playing into their hands and baring in mind they have had 4 away clean sheets, I think Kodjia could be the ace in the pack that takes them for suprise. just my thoughts, need our best players on the pitch tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Tricky one but I think I agree. Lees and Loovens might be big but they`re not overly dirty so you could be right about JK`s pace working. Add to that, Wilbs did 90 on Tuesday (don`t think he was subbed) against a couple of dirty, fouling lumps so he might need a break anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I think Kodjia will start, hopefully we'll be playing the ball on the floor tomorrow which we weren't able to do against Rotherham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I thought playing Wilbs against Rotherham was the right move, as it turned out we went route one way too much and the plan never really worked that well. Tomorrow is a different game and I think Kodjia's movement will be important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Yep, agree, Kodjia to start for me. The goal scoring pressure is off of him since Tomlin and now Odemwingie have chipped in. I think we did play into Rotherham's hand with Wilbs and the long ball, but rather Wilbs getting a bashing from Wood and Bigfoot, than Kodjia. Tomorrow is more likely Kodjia's type of game. Think that Smith will be the most important factor tomorrow though. Will need his snapping around to get the ball back against a decent passing team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Haven't seen Kodjia have a good game from when starting since we went to one up top. But Wilbraham is probably not up to starting twice in a week. Not got huge faith in either of them in that system tomorrow, tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 7 minutes ago, Robin1988 said: Haven't seen Kodjia have a good game from when starting since we went to one up top. But Wilbraham is probably not up to starting twice in a week. Not got huge faith in either of them in that system tomorrow, tbh. Ipswich? {assuming you don't just base a striker's performance on how many goals he gets in a game} back to my previous post I wonder whether we might need to be a bit more 433 than 4231 tomorrow, slotting in Joe alongside Korey and Marlon, and Tomlin left, Odemwingie Right. It can be a bit 4141 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 2 hours ago, 1960maaan said: I thought playing Wilbs against Rotherham was the right move, as it turned out we went route one way too much and the plan never really worked that well. Tomorrow is a different game and I think Kodjia's movement will be important. Picking Wilbraham wasn't the problem - not picking Kodjia was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I thought Wilbs played well Tuesday. Nonetheless he saw our 90 mins. For that reason Kodjia must start. We've seen how he is when he's being flogged and I think/hope LJ is too savvy for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Think Kodjia start for sure. Think and hope he will score. Hopefully 2 goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 10 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: Tricky one but I think I agree. Lees and Loovens might be big but they`re not overly dirty so you could be right about JK`s pace working. Add to that, Wilbs did 90 on Tuesday (don`t think he was subbed) against a couple of dirty, fouling lumps so he might need a break anyway. Yep agree. Wednesday will play football and attack. We need to hit them quickly on the break. As well as Kodjia I'd like to see Reid involved too. Gets the ball forward quickly and links well with Tomlin. Plus going on the Wednesday ABBA poster, their midfield is small and nimble so I think Reid would cope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 As others have said, given Wilbs did 90 mins Tues, suspect Kodjia will start. I just wish Kodjia could play more intelligently in terms of staying onside. Frustrating when given his pace he just needs to stay on the shoulder of the last defender to burst into space, he simply goes too early too often. Under SC the comments were that it was the midfield fault for not releasing the pass soon enough, but you now see him getting offside from quick passes from Tomlin & JB since he has moved central. If Kodjia could sort that aspect of his game out it would make him so much more of a threat than he already is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cloud Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Hopefully if he does, he'll have finally learnt the offside rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Kodjia shouod start every game minus a couple just for rest. He's our most talented forward and he suits the attaching options we now have. Kodjia has lacked service all season and now we have Tomlin & Odemwingie he has been playing less. It's strange. I know he strays offside a bit and isn't the most clinical but he's dangerous and a constant thorn in defender's sides. He needs to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 4 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: Kodjia shouod start every game minus a couple just for rest. He's our most talented forward and he suits the attaching options we now have. Kodjia has lacked service all season and now we have Tomlin & Odemwingie he has been playing less. It's strange. I know he strays offside a bit and isn't the most clinical but he's dangerous and a constant thorn in defender's sides. He needs to play. Tomlin and Odemwingie can spot the pass earlier, hopefully meaning Kodjia can time his runs better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandsroad Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 14 hours ago, Londoner said: I was reading on Twitter and to some extent on here how we are better suited to have Wilbraham up top with Tomlin, Bryan and Odemwingie around him. However, with Kodjias pace, trickery, skill, power etc I do feel like we are really missing a trick with him left on the bench. We look at his 15 goals, 6th highest in the league, minus penalties and he is top 4. Also, we resort to long ball with Wilbraham up top and against 2 sometimes 3 centre backs by himself I can't help but feel he is fighting a losing battle. Even when Kodjia looks quiet he gets chances, granted he doesn't always take them, but he does seem to create more individually than a Wilbraham. I also feel against Lees and potentially Loovens, they will have a field day against Wilbs, playing into their hands and baring in mind they have had 4 away clean sheets, I think Kodjia could be the ace in the pack that takes them for suprise. just my thoughts, need our best players on the pitch tomorrow Kodjia can't defend, sounds negative I know but with just baker and flint we don't have much height. Start with wilbs for an hour if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Best we can hope for today is a draw or nick a win if we can defend well enough. They are a good team who play excellent football so we need to pack the midfield and hit on the break . O'Donnell Matthews. Flint. Baker. Golbourne Pack Ayling. Smith. Bryan Tomlin . Odemwingie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 5 hours ago, old_eastender said: As others have said, given Wilbs did 90 mins Tues, suspect Kodjia will start. I just wish Kodjia could play more intelligently in terms of staying onside. Frustrating when given his pace he just needs to stay on the shoulder of the last defender to burst into space, he simply goes too early too often. Under SC the comments were that it was the midfield fault for not releasing the pass soon enough, but you now see him getting offside from quick passes from Tomlin & JB since he has moved central. If Kodjia could sort that aspect of his game out it would make him so much more of a threat than he already is. He needs a delay spray . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 21 hours ago, Robin1988 said: Haven't seen Kodjia have a good game from when starting since we went to one up top. But Wilbraham is probably not up to starting twice in a week. Not got huge faith in either of them in that system tomorrow, tbh. Kodjia waa great today, that turn was class shame he couldn't finish it. Sheff fans thought he was our best player. Top signing and he seems to be loving it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 8 hours ago, RedDave said: Best we can hope for today is a draw or nick a win if we can defend well enough. They are a good team who play excellent football so we need to pack the midfield and hit on the break . O'Donnell Matthews. Flint. Baker. Golbourne Pack Ayling. Smith. Bryan Tomlin . Odemwingie Fortunately you were wide of the mark here but I thought they did show glimpses of the side they obviously can be. Bannan in particular was good, thought he'd slot in well to our side actually, very tidy midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 16 goals; the lad is doing very, very well for his first season here. Excited to see what he can do after a summer settled here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 12 minutes ago, Londoner said: Kodjia waa great today, that turn was class shame he couldn't finish it. Sheff fans thought he was our best player. Top signing and he seems to be loving it too. Yep, he was. Supported very well by Freeman and Tomlin so looked far less isolated. His decision making is improving a lot too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Shame out Reids offside goal, lovely move and Kodjia would had the assist iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 10 hours ago, leylandsroad said: Kodjia can't defend, sounds negative I know but with just baker and flint we don't have much height. Start with wilbs for an hour if you ask me Won 2 or 3 defensive headers at corners today.....plus he's 6'2". 1 hour ago, Londoner said: Kodjia waa great today, that turn was class shame he couldn't finish it. Sheff fans thought he was our best player. Top signing and he seems to be loving it too. Was absolute class today....can only remember one long drive from Flint today.... [and that was to Tomlin, who took on Palmer, got brought down and then scored the pen. 3-0] ....as his inclusion made us play more on the floor. His movement today was great, even when he didn't get the ball. Would've been a great goal, the left foot shot in first half that keeper saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted April 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Kodjia has scored 6 in 10 apparently so in old form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 2 hours ago, Londoner said: Kodjia has scored 6 in 10 apparently so in old form. Of which one was a sub. Not bad eh? My POTY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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