Walliver 0 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 These two seem to be the most disliked on the board, but if only one of Owen/Viduka/Martins was available to play, who would you want to partner them up front? Obviously you may want to choose a different option depending on the available 'good' striker, but if you run through all three scenarios in your head you should get a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Up front there's no possible debate... surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Up front there's no possible debate... surely. I assume you mean Ameobi, seeing as he actually scores goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawan 0 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Thought this thread was gonna be about who we hate most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 This is like being asked to choose between gonorrhea or syphilis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4446 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 No contest as strikers - harder in midfield but still Smith for me both ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Or like asking who would you rather have playing in central midfield, Smith or Zog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7318 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 First names on the 'To Sell' list along with Barton and Geremi. All 4 have a negative effect on the way we play and the sooner they are gone the better. Robson got rid of most of our shite in the space of 1 summer and i hope Keegan can do the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBass 2814 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Assuming we're talking about a strikers role then it's a no brainer... actually, it's a no brainer for any position really imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Cannot think of any reason why Smith should be playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1280 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 First names on the 'To Sell' list along with Barton and Geremi. All 4 have a negative effect on the way we play and the sooner they are gone the better. Robson got rid of most of our shite in the space of 1 summer and i hope Keegan can do the same I think Allardyce was one who had the negative effect on the way we play. I'm hopefull we could see completely different players in three of those under Keegan. Shola's a dead loss under anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Did anyone else see Shola run into Duff during the first half against bolton? Passed him the ball then just ran into him and then Bolton got a throw in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3640 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 They're both shite, I'd play a 4-3-3 with Zog and Duff (or anyone good enough to replace Duff) before I'd have either in the starting 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6935 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 They're both shite, I'd play a 4-3-3 with Zog and Duff (or anyone good enough to replace Duff) before I'd have either in the starting 11. After all the slagging off you gave XXXL Sam - you then want to play his system! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Smith and Owen upfront probably would have seen us create more and beat Bolton imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6935 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Smith is an average striker and terrible midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7318 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Like ive said in the past, as well as not being a midfielder, Smith is nowhere near a natural striker either. Hes got no predatory instincts and always needs to take an extra touch before hes willing to take a shot, by which time someone is usually stood in front of him Hes the footballers labourer. Hel fetch and carry and for the ones who can actually score goals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Like ive said in the past, as well as not being a midfielder, Smith is nowhere near a natural striker either. Hes got no predatory instincts and always needs to take an extra touch before hes willing to take a shot, by which time someone is usually stood in front of him Hes the footballers labourer. Hel fetch and carry and for the ones who can actually score goals! Just think he's a better partner for Owen than Shola as his flick-ons and neat passes in the final third are better. Shola would actually get you more goals though. Keegan never bought Smith though so I think he won't have a problem with relegating him (quite rightly) to the bench once everyone is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31596 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I suppose I'd rather have Smith but in all honesty neither are good enough and should be shipped out in the summer, though in saying that I would like to see Smith get a decent run of games up front so he at least has a chance to prove himself but I'm not hopeful, Ameobi on the other hand has had more than enough opportunities to show what he can do and has come up short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6935 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I suppose I'd rather have Smith but in all honesty neither are good enough and should be shipped out in the summer, though in saying that I would like to see Smith get a decent run of games up front so he at least has a chance to prove himself but I'm not hopeful, Ameobi on the other hand has had more than enough opportunities to show what he can do and has come up short. is it any conicidence that since Shola has been out we've been shit !! Just kidding. I agree. Both have to go: Boro and Norwich await. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Frustrating though that Smith should have been playing but once again his indiscipline let him down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6935 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Frustrating though that Smith should have been playing but once again his indiscipline let him down. Emre also messed up a good chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Frustrating though that Smith should have been playing but once again his indiscipline let him down. Emre also messed up a good chance. Aye, good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Shola would score a boat load more than Smith, and the only door smith has unlocked this season is when he fell over the ball in hesitation and Viduka took it off him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Shola would score a boat load more than Smith, and the only door smith has unlocked this season is when he fell over the ball in hesitation and Viduka took it off him. Shola wouldn't score a boat load more than anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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