Libor Kozak

[supertom]

Kozak is big but he's not really a target man. I hope if Timmeh gives him a chance, he'll play to Libor's strengths, which is to get him service in the box because he's got good movement and he's a good finisher. I hope we weed out the temptation to go long early, because it wouldn't suit Libor. It could work with Adebayor, but even he prefers it on the deck.
I expect us to keep the ball down though as it appears Sherwood is taking a broom to the midfield. (Thank McGrath).

[Matt Collins]

He must have felt great after the wolves game and be wondering what's going on now

[brontebilly]

He must have felt great after the wolves game and be wondering what's going on now

Yeah, I expect he will be leaving before end of window either on loan or permanently. Professional football is a tough trade at times.

Before his injury, he really offered nothing for us bar his penalty box prowess. Couldn't hold the ball up and no pace. But love his attitude and putting the ball in the net is a handy habit to have.

As an impact sub I can see his value but not in a squad where we have Gestede, Abebayor and maybe Gabby competing for one central striker role. Robinson might get some chances next term too.

[Doorbell]

He must have felt great after the wolves game and be wondering what's going on now

You'd hope that he understand that relying on a striker that's just come back from a bad injury isn't the way forward either. I hope he stays and is our version of Dzeko.

[footyskillz]

Kozak is decent .

[ozzjim]

I can't remember which top manager said it, but one of them a couple of seasons back said to have any chance of doing well in the Premier League you needed 4 top strikers, as with form, injury, formation and general fatigue over the season you will need all of them to chip in and score the goals. I think with Kozak, Adebayor, Gestede and Ayew we at least have 4 quite different centre forwards who can each play their part. Gestede and Adebayor are used to playing in 2, Ayew is more of a running on kind of player and Kozak looks a goalscorer to me, with movement and little pace but just a right place, right time type. I would have the lot if I were Sherwood and worry about their happiness next summer. If we are going to move forward, we have to have a squad to do so.

And we have Gabby.

[KRS]

Yeah, I expect he will be leaving before end of window either on loan or permanently. Professional football is a tough trade at times.

I think he's shown enough preseason to earn at least another season to truly prove himself and I suspect TS would feel the same. Our striking options were looking very limited with just Kozak, Gabby and Robinson, so adding Ayew, Gestede and Adebayor gives us options and strength in depth. Robinson is the most likely to go out on loan for game time and experience.

[Mister E]

I'd be amazed if Kozak moved on - he's got plenty to prove following such a lonog time out.
FWIW, I've always been impressed when I've seen him play; he brings so much more than just being a big lump. He does a great job of bringing other players into the game and making space for midfield runners.

[ozzjim]

Some Forest fans on twitter think he is going there on loan.

[Jimbo]

Getting rid of Kozak would be a big mistake, he's a very useful player, can score goals and he is in possession of a functioning brain. Plus, his unfettered goal scoring celebrations are right out of the top draw.

[Small Rodent]

Some Forest fans on twitter think he is going there on loan.

As I've said on the transfer thread, it's probably a good idea to get him up to competitive match strength etc.

[ez]

I think i'd prefer Gabby to be loaned out than Kozak.

[Boz]

I think i'd prefer Gabby to be loaned out than Kozak.

Good suggestion, but unlikely

[Clampy]

I hope not. He knows where the net is and besides other than at Blackburn, Gestede's goal record is nothing to shout about so that's a gamble in itself. I'd keep hold of him.

[Drummond]

I just wish Barclays had fixed him earlier.