Emi Buendia

[paul_e]

I've always liked Emi, but to my mind, he's still not contributing massively in terms of our general team play and cohesion. Even off form, Rogers has the edge in the 10 role (they seem to have a similar (very poor) pass completion rate).

That being said, you can't argue with goals, redemption arcs and all-round good geezers, so very pleased for him to be getting some plaudits!

Right now what's working for him and us is his pest value combined with a few goals/assists that we were in desperate need of.

[eye digress]

Absolutely, yes. But that's not going to take him very far, in the longer term, I don't think.

[Beard82]

I guess - but to some extent, hes alwasy been a nearly man - and maybe is due a purple patch / season - as he has never really had it go his way here.  Either way - what hes doing right well is very much needed!

[john e]

He’s more than a pest player for me He’s got a bit more quality about him, He’s always been good on the ball.
I think people moan about him losing possession because he’s always trying difficult passes to break through the lines
Same as Torres when you play a ball forward 20ft there’s a better chance of it going to the opposition than playing it safe to the side or back, people don’t always see that


Robbie Savage was a pest player, Emi is a far better footballer than that

[eamonn]

His finish last night, using the dozy defender as a shield before placement perfection was more than nuisance quality, the little fella can play.

He can also pop a productive pass to a player in space any chance he gets plus he's due to score an angled header from a corner á la his leaping salmon efforts in the past at Goodison & Wycombe.

[colin69]

Delighted with his form at the moment and was disappointed when he was subbed last night. Deserves it after the terrible injury and he’s worked hard by going out on loan and coming back. Good luck to him, long may it continue.