Andreas Weimann

[PaulWinch again]

He's an excellent prospect and a fine finisher. He just needs to work on his composure when it comes to link up play and he'll be great.

[Risso]

Weimann's real strength is that he shoots early and hits the target.

Take his last goal for example, it was only half a yard to the side of the keeper, but he connected clean and hit it early so Vorm just never got himself set.

It's a real talent and will serve him well.

Indeed.  That ability was what made Shearer such an effective Premier League striker.  Whenever he got the ball within a reasonable distance you'd fancy him to get a one-touch shot off, on target.  Weimann may not hit those heights, but even 2/3 of the way would make him an excellent striker for us, and he seems to have the natural ability.  His link up play isn't any worse than Bent's, in any case.

[paul_e]

Agree, that's who he reminds me of for it, shearer was also excellent in the air though which isn't a strength for Andi.  the good thing is it doesn't appear to be something that's been trained into him, it's a natural ability that he's developed, which should mean he can adapt once defenders start getting wise to him.  That said it's one of those things that will always be hard to defend, even if you know to expect it. he only need half a yard within 20 yards of goal and I'd back him to get a shot away

[PaulWinch again]

Of all our much hyped youngsters, I think he is the one who will go on to being a genuine star.

[SoccerHQ]

Benteke-Weimann is a seriously good combination in the making.

Just wish we had a decent midifield to give them the ball on a more regular basis.

[paul_e]

Agree, that's who he reminds me of for it, shearer was also excellent in the air though which isn't a strength for Andi.  the good thing is it doesn't appear to be something that's been trained into him, it's a natural ability that he's developed, which should mean he can adapt once defenders start getting wise to him.  That said it's one of those things that will always be hard to defend, even if you know to expect it. he only need half a yard within 20 yards of goal and I'd back him to get a shot away

Fecking typical, if he was going to score this weekend as soon as I typed the bold bit I knew it'd be a header.

[Risso]

Bugger, I was just about to remind you of that!   Could you say something about him not scoring many hat tricks in cup semi finals?!

[paul_e]

Bugger, I was just about to remind you of that!   Could you say something about him not scoring many hat tricks in cup semi finals?!

Well he's certainly not shown an ability to score hat tricks in cup semi-finals in his career so far so it's probably fair to say that it's something he could be considered weak at...

[claret and blue blood]

as soon as he came on our chances of scoring rose 100% His goal was reminiscent of David Platt, you'd back him to score in most games , if we can improve the creative side of our midfleld we do have the potential to score in a variety of situations.

[brian green]

He will prove you right.   He will gat four.

[hawkeye]

his biggest asset is that he attacks the  penalty area, he runs at pace into areas that he can score from,
he does lack technique (touch and balance) but he has better technique than Bent.
Lets hope he keeps improving, his eye for a goal is a fantastic attribute.

[supertom]

his biggest asset is that he attacks the  penalty area, he runs at pace into areas that he can score from,
he does lack technique (touch and balance) but he has better technique than Bent.
Lets hope he keeps improving, his eye for a goal is a fantastic attribute.

Despite a lack of technique at times, which you could level at Shearer, like Al, Andi's technique at striking the ball is first rate. More often than not he makes a really solid and controlled connection with the ball and gets it on target, or very close. If not for a few top saves, narrow misses and woodwork, he could have hit double figures this season despite not always being a regular, or playing through the middle.
He's doing very well indeed.

[eamonn]

That was a proper header to win the game today. Feckin' brilliant.
 
Love his exuberant celebrations and his manner in interviews - always respectful and smiling. Seems delighted just to be playing. Rapidly becoming all our favourite player I'd say. And I used to be a bit peeved at the adulation he was getting 6-9 months ago when I'd always held the Fonz in higher regard.

[supertom]

7 goals in 19 games in all comps. Pretty impressive. The more he plays too, the more he's getting the chances and putting them away. If he stays in the side, I think he could have 15 or so by the end of the season.

Was good to see Bent and Gabby play too. Gab has plenty to offer. Bent will have more suitors if he's playing and proving his fitness, or at the very least if he stays, he offers another option.

[Matt Collins]

He's starting to look really dangerous, even when he's not in the game too much. I think that's 7 goals in his last 9 starts / 1 sub appearance?

I think the slightly tricky thing with Weimann is where to play him. He presumably can't play up front by himself. He could partner Benteke, but that only works in certain formations (not a straight 442 for me, there's a reason practically no-one plays that at the moment). He can drop off the main forward or play wider in a 4231, but neither are his ideal position and mean we do lose a bit of creativity in those positions. But for the moment I'd have him right in a 4231. Then Nzogbia, Holman and Gabby competing for the other two positions. And Bent benched I suppose.