17 Jul 2024 21:12:07
I wonder what this year will bring for Joffy?
Gone from scoring the goals that helped keep us in the Premier league to almost invisible.
The lad has talent and he did/ does have an eye for a goal. Strange there’s been no talk of shipping him out on loan or for sale, but he no longer drops down to U21’s so past season was hugely frustrating for the lad as a mostly unused sub.
If we are to keep Joffy I hope he’s given a proper chance, I think he can play second striker or even as a 10. Maybe he’s still because Rutter might yet move (hope not)
Actually think he could be better than Aaronson in the 10 role, certainty more of a goal threat and we weren’t exactly overburdened with goal scoring midfielders last season.
All idle speculation as Joffy may still move on, but personally think he’s a good player to retain, play, time will tell.
17 Jul 2024 21:45:00
Joffy more than good enough . esp at this Champo level
Keep and play him far more this season.
17 Jul 2024 21:46:56
Agree, Class.
I wonder how he would fair on one of the wings? If Gnonto/ Summerville go, could he slip into their place?
Or put Rutter on a wing, joffy and Joseph as attackers?
17 Jul 2024 21:52:54
Needs to play for a team with two up top. He's a SS. Not really sure he suits anywhere for us atm other than maybe an impact sub.
Hope he gets a loan so he doesn't rot on the sideline. He's clearly a talented lad, but needs a specific role within a system to really tick. Shame Stewart got injured at Sunderland when Joffy got loaned there. Joffy would have excelled playing next to him instead of being forced to be their lone 9, which didn't really work for him.
17 Jul 2024 22:37:05
The lad has loads of talent but a little short ofpace.
I think he’d work best in a 433 formation playing on the outside of the three.
A couple of years back I thought he’d be the next big thing he had that much potential. But there’s fine margins in football and maybe he’s not going to hit EPL heights.
18 Jul 2024 00:34:24
If joffy or Bamford get anywhere near the pitch I’m going to call for farkes head. They are attackers that offer nothing to the team and can’t score. Call me old fashioned but I’m big on my attackers or strikers scoring - regularly.
18 Jul 2024 01:39:37
Yet 'Old fashioned' Aus .
What about you also being 'big' on Left Backs you know who actually "defend", ie NOT being responsible for goal concessions such as
- not tracking back
- being usually totally out of position
- being always slower than a tortoise or your grannie , sometimes more lethargic and more lackadaisical than a sloth
- unable to tackle for toffee
- a walking yellow card/ red card
You being a big fan of Signor Firpo and all that Aussie ?.
18 Jul 2024 07:55:26
The post was about Joffy, not Firpo, Baz.
18 Jul 2024 12:55:05
Bright
Aus using a parameter for one player and yet not for another .
Aus seemingly hasn't any answer denying his and this clear and obvious inconsistency.
18 Jul 2024 14:12:06
Grannie Baz?
How many assists and goals compared to gray and byram.?
How many red cards?
How many goals conceded of his doing compare to all other defenders?
Did Cree look better playing with firpo or byram?
Homework for your day.
You just rant pal.
Can’t be bothered most of the time. And don't really care about stats.
Leeds should be on the offensive. Not parking the bus as you and cresswell prefer.
If one of our plenty of defensive midfielders can’t fill the gap when he sprints forward then on Farke and them. Not him.
As stated. Bam and gel are crap. Sell now.
18 Jul 2024 14:29:09
3 years of watching Firpo defend enough thanks .
18 Jul 2024 14:31:02
And Aus . BOTH Cre and Firpo went AWOL most of last 11 matches.
18 Jul 2024 16:22:03
13 out so it’s reported how man in 3?
18 Jul 2024 17:32:32
Dunno why you keep singling players out, Baz. The entire team played bad in that stretch. Collectively.
18 Jul 2024 18:11:39
Rodon was good thoroughout Dill.
DJ was excellent in final upon injury return
Etc.
18 Jul 2024 18:27:35
You know what I mean mate. The team put in woeful performances rather than it being specific individuals. We were collectively very bad through that period. Not just X player and Y player.
18 Jul 2024 21:59:59
Some far more than others Dill . some wingers especially.
18 Jul 2024 22:28:14
What age are you Bazza?
18 Jul 2024 23:24:39
Not quite old enough to receive letter from King for 100 Corkster ?☺.
19 Jul 2024 00:26:56
I will concede that if certain players (Cry/ Rutter) don't play well, then we are more likely to play bad as a team. But on the whole, the team played bad through that period and we shouldn't be relying solely/ so much on two players. Everyone else needed to lull their finger out, too. The burden is on the entire team.
19 Jul 2024 01:27:19
Fair enough final comment Dill.
19 Jul 2024 07:53:39
Erm. No. Rodon was not good throughout.
19 Jul 2024 10:29:21
Didn't wanna say but may as well now haha. He was bad for the Szmodics goal. Got dragged way out of position and lost a crucial header. Then QPR ?.