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Current Player Tom Bradshaw
- Thread starter Jaboysmith
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Mateo Corbo's Tackle
Level: Chris Maguire
(79 Apps, 22 Gls)
Yes, that is true, in hindsight.
I think I’m just tired of expecting unnatural attributes from players.
Gary Lineker did alright sticking around the penalty box…
tatabanya
Level: Dave Roberts
(176 Apps, 8 Gls)
Thought Bradshaw's all round game was pretty good in what was a thankless task. I won't be judging his goalscoring instincts against statistically the best defence this league and those below it have ever seen.
Probably this game - he was on fire at that point in the season, brimming with confidence and scoring for fun
Course that also rather emphasizes the yawning gulf in quality between the Championship and the majority of League One. The sort of comedy defending on show there just doesn't happen at this level. You don't often get one-on-ones like that - chances come and go that much quicker and goalscoring instincts have to be that much sharper.
It's why, for all his positive attributes, Sparky is never going to be at the top of the scoring charts in the Championship. And it's why signing a striker just because they score a ton in the lower leagues is always a dangerous move (hello Macauley Langstaff and his 1 goal in 30 games).
Bradshaw did have the prerequisite instincts - only question is whether they've dulled a bit with age.
AssHead
Level: Ricardinho
(39 Apps, 3 Gls)
Give him the balloon d’or right now. Winning headers you say.
TheDukeOfBanburyshire
Level: Chris Maguire
(79 Apps, 22 Gls)
The Balloon d'Or! 
Steve Gilbert
Level: Paul Moody
(197 Apps, 75 Gls)
It’s a tough call between Bradshaw and Harris IMO for the Ballon D’or. Do you give it for winning headers or for running around a lot?!
TobyDavis34
Level: Chris Maguire
(79 Apps, 22 Gls)
- Year of First Game
- 1994
Well you don’t give it to Mbappe. He’s downed tools.
Steve Gilbert
Level: Paul Moody
(197 Apps, 75 Gls)
Get him signed on! He would be perfect for this squad
carefreeoufc
Level: Callum O'Dowda
(106 Apps, 14 Gls)
In his appearances so far I think Bradshaw has equalled or bettered Harris when compared. As has been mentioned, we’re going to struggle up top when Placheta prefers to ping it from 30yrds and Dembele runs towards the box and either forgets he’s got the ball or turns his back and is dispossessed.
Last night wasn’t the night to really judge though. It was never going to be easy against their defence. Tuesday at Derby and Saturday at Pompey will be the matches to look at and really judge who is capable and who is not.
I’m still concerned that we’re going into the back end of the season relying on worldies, flukes and defenders mind you.
Last night wasn’t the night to really judge though. It was never going to be easy against their defence. Tuesday at Derby and Saturday at Pompey will be the matches to look at and really judge who is capable and who is not.
I’m still concerned that we’re going into the back end of the season relying on worldies, flukes and defenders mind you.
Orkney Islands Yellow
Level: Phil Whitehead
(238 Apps)
GW confirmed it 
chuckbert
Level: Paul Moody
(197 Apps, 75 Gls)
What’s he done?GW confirmed it
What did GR say specifically?
Village-Yellow
Level: Steve Basham
(189 Apps, 51 Gls)
I don’t recall anything specific was said, which is a bit odd.
However, he did refer to Ole in a few comments in his interview, so perhaps we will see more of him now
Yellowoptimist
Level: Ricardinho
(39 Apps, 3 Gls)
Rowett didn’t say what he had done but when asked said it was not a quick one and would be weeks
Steve Gilbert
Level: Paul Moody
(197 Apps, 75 Gls)
What did he say? That he didn't want Ole and he is only here for tax dodging?I don’t recall anything specific was said, which is a bit odd.
However, he did refer to Ole in a few comments in his interview, so perhaps we will see more of him now
Andy Stroud
Level: Dave Langan
(136 Apps, 3 Gls)
Are there any suitable free agents available to cover?
- Year of First Game
- 1998
Mad Dog
Level: Dave Roberts
(176 Apps, 8 Gls)
- Year of First Game
- 1987
Fucks sake!
There’s a reason someone of that quality is a free agent! Leave it, and move on!
Out for a few weeks with an MCL injury picked up in training.
Vancouver Yellow
Level: Chris Maguire
(79 Apps, 22 Gls)
Tbf the way our attacking situation is looking, with the lack of creativity and Bradshaw being out for however long, I wouldn’t be averse to penning him on a contract for the rest of the season. Not much to lose considering we have a free squad space.
Bornyellow
Level: Andy Crosby
(122 Apps, 13 Gls)
Putting aside the ex player (hero) status… how would you feel if we signed a player who hasn’t played in almost a full year?
- Year of First Game
- 1998
To be honest, it was tongue in cheek, but, most free agents will have issues with match fitness, they’re free agents half way into a season for a reason. If we signed him on a pay as you play deal for 6 months, I wouldn’t be upset by it.
werthersoriginal
Level: James Constable
(280 Apps, 106 Gls)
Has anyone seen a recent picture of him? I fear he's the size of a house.
Mad Dog
Level: Dave Roberts
(176 Apps, 8 Gls)
- Year of First Game
- 1987
If the roof was on fire, then I’d be up for it!
greatunclekip
Level: Steve Basham
(189 Apps, 51 Gls)
There is literally nothing to lose. We either leave a gap and a misfiring front line, or we take a punt. We are no worse off at all.
WuTang
Level: Yemi Odubade
(158 Apps, 31 Gls)
Lucas João, 31, former Reading striker is a free agent. Championship experience, 6ft4 could be a decent target man option. I don't think we need a goal scorer as such, just someone who can hold the ball up for us. Saying that he did have a 19 goal season for them. Released by an Iranian club this month.
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Are their no free agent strikers with Indonesian passports who used play not long ago? I'm sure one of them could do a job for us.
Orkney Islands Yellow
Level: Phil Whitehead
(238 Apps)
Time for Romeny and Marselino to step up?
