Rudy Gestede - GONE

[LeeB]

I thought he struggled first half, but got into it 2nd half.

He's never going to be pretty, I couldn't give a shit about that it means nothing, but when we learn how to use him properly he'll do us a job.

[KRS]

Sorry but the simple truth of the matter is that he isn't good enough. His goal scoring record shows that he thrives on accurate balls into the box and we don't have the players that can deliver quality crosses in what is a very one dimensional and low percentage success rate tactic. If we don't sign another forward this transfer window then we're going to be struggling for goals particularly when Traore and/or Grealish are not available.

[Lastfootstamper]

Sorry but the simple truth of the matter is that he isn't good enough. His goal scoring record shows that he thrives on accurate balls into the box and we don't have the players that can deliver quality crosses in what is a very one dimensional and low percentage success rate tactic. If we don't sign another forward this transfer window then we're going to be struggling for goals particularly when Traore and/or Grealish are not available.

We had neither today, yet scored twice, and, by all accounts, should've got more. Not exactly what I'd call "struggling".

[Brend'Watkins]

He'll get better and I can see him and Sinclair forging a good partnership in games to come.

[KRS]

Sorry but the simple truth of the matter is that he isn't good enough. His goal scoring record shows that he thrives on accurate balls into the box and we don't have the players that can deliver quality crosses in what is a very one dimensional and low percentage success rate tactic. If we don't sign another forward this transfer window then we're going to be struggling for goals particularly when Traore and/or Grealish are not available.

We had neither today, yet scored twice, and, by all accounts, should've got more. Not exactly what I'd call "struggling".

If you hadn't noticed we were playing a very poor Sunderland team. Loads of possession but very little in terms of attacking threat even if the stats say we created loads. We could have played 180 minutes without scoring another goal today and that is because we are static and weak up front. Bringing on Kozak may have improved things.

[dave.woodhall]

Sorry but the simple truth of the matter is that he isn't good enough. His goal scoring record shows that he thrives on accurate balls into the box and we don't have the players that can deliver quality crosses in what is a very one dimensional and low percentage success rate tactic. If we don't sign another forward this transfer window then we're going to be struggling for goals particularly when Traore and/or Grealish are not available.

We had neither today, yet scored twice, and, by all accounts, should've got more. Not exactly what I'd call "struggling".

If you hadn't noticed we were playing a very poor Sunderland team. Loads of possession but very little in terms of attacking threat even if the stats say we created loads. We could have played 180 minutes without scoring another goal today and that is because we are static and weak up front.

Given that we scored two in 90 minutes I can't see how you can say that we wouldn't score another one in 180.

[KRS]

The word "another" is a clue to that one.

[dave.woodhall]

Please elaborate.

[Ian.]

It's a real pitty Kozak isn't up to speed yet or we haven't bought another. I think Ruddy has a lot to learn and because of our short fall up front he and Ayew have had to be be thrown in at the deep end. Hopefully both will adjust to this level. It's early days yet though.

Who says Kozak isn't up to speed? I think Sherwood just doesn't fancy him.

Considering what he's recovering from I'd say the physio.

[Matt Collins]

I think he'll ultimately so pretty well at what he's good at

But we need more. How many premier league teams play with an immobile battering ram nowadays?

[passitsideways]

The word "another" is a clue to that one.

Complete and utter rubbish. What do you call Richards missing an open goal from two yards out? What about Gil only having the keeper to beat but taking a slightly bad touch? Or Gestede turning Kaboul and having a relatively clear right at goal from the edge of the box? Or Westwood's shot that Pantillimon saved?

We created plenty of chances in the second half, despite not being at our best. Fucking nonsense to say that we wouldn't have scored another goal if we had played another 180 minutes.

[Stirchley Villain]

It's a real pitty Kozak isn't up to speed yet or we haven't bought another. I think Ruddy has a lot to learn and because of our short fall up front he and Ayew have had to be be thrown in at the deep end. Hopefully both will adjust to this level. It's early days yet though.

Who says Kozak isn't up to speed? I think Sherwood just doesn't fancy him.

Considering what he's recovering from I'd say the physio.

So he's on the bench but the physio doesn't think he's fit to play? Strange.

[Clampy]

Out of all the signings we made, he's the one that didn't excite or intrigue me as much as the others. He had a good scoring record at Blackburn but before that it was pretty poor. I think he'll be a good player eventually but at the moment he reminds me of when Crouch was with us. A bit raw but you can see potential. He's one for the future but for now i'd prefer Kozak starting.

[SoccerHQ]

Sorry but the simple truth of the matter is that he isn't good enough. His goal scoring record shows that he thrives on accurate balls into the box and we don't have the players that can deliver quality crosses in what is a very one dimensional and low percentage success rate tactic. If we don't sign another forward this transfer window then we're going to be struggling for goals particularly when Traore and/or Grealish are not available.

You're joking aren't you, Amavi hit two beauties into the 12 yard box in the first half alone.

If players at Blackburn can hit quality crosses for him to score, I'm sure some of ours can.

The difference here is he needs to improve his movement as the defenders marking him will be cuter at making sure he dosen't get away from them to get a free header like he was getting every week in championship or even v Bournemouth.

[mcgrath_85]

I watched him very closely yesterday and have to say I'm very worried. I kind of hope that he wasn't fully fit (which he should be now!) because he looked well off the pace. His movement was non existent and when he did move he was painfully slow! He didn't seemed arsed.
I don't see the Crouch comparison. Something Peter always had to his game was a decent touch. Rudy hasn't shown anything like that as yet.
It's early days but at present £6 million seems a helluva lot of money. Hopefully Rudy makes me change my mind.

As for Libor Kozak: he had a very good pre season getting in the goals. I think he could start a premiership game now. I think it is a matter of Tim not fancying him and more important of all, Tim didn't buy him for £6 million.
I would start him next game instead of Gestede!