22-10-2018, 12:58 AM
(This post was last modified: 22-10-2018, 01:09 AM by Strawberry Avenger.)
(21-10-2018, 09:15 AM)GaribaldiRED Wrote: You can have the best defenders in the world but if you allow the opposition to run through your midfield without interference I can guarantee you that you will concede goals.
Nailed on summary of Forest's Norwich malaise.
I just caught the highlights...and guess what? Waltzing through Forest's midfield.
SA.
(19-10-2018, 05:25 PM)GaribaldiRED Wrote: I have come to the last position in the team - the strikers. Not too many to assess as we currently only have two strikers in the first team.
Grabban: 6,5
Grabban has finally started to score goals and has now scored 5 goals in the last 6 games which is quite impressive also taking into consideration he only started in 4 of those. That is pretty impressive. Even though Grabban is scoring goals his overall play has still some way to go before I'm fully satisfied. He's is running around and pressing hard for the team but in my opinion Grabban doesn't create enough chances on his own. He does have the ability but is yet to show it on a consistent level. It could all fall into place quite quickly as the guy must be brimming with confidence with almost 1 goal per game. Maybe a bit harsh to only give him 6,5 but overall in the games he has played that is what I'm prepared to give him.
Murphy: 7
I really like Murphy. I believe he has a lot to offer after he got his personal problems out of the way. He has 4 goals and 2 assists in 7 games (not counting the Blackburn game where he only played 4 minutes). He has more or less the same scoring ratio as Grabban (around 50%). I have rated Murphy above Grabban as I believe that he has done a better overall job than Grabban. His assist for Lolly's goal against Middelsbrough was very good as was his fantastic goal against Stoke. The old guy has still some pace left.
We are of course a bit thin in the striker area but hopefully Karim Ansarifard will get his work permit soon so he can finally become a Forest player. I believe this could prove to be a very good signing. He did very well at Olympiacos last season scoring 18 goals in 34 games. He also scored a fine penalty against Portugal in WC this summer. His value on Transfermarkt is 4m EUR which is a bit of a surprise as Forest will get him for free. Possibly a present from mr. Marinakis?
The big question is if we will sign a new striker in the January window. If we are in or around the play off places I believe there is a strong possibility of Karanka doing just that.
Fair assessment. Kudos for the thread. Positive discussion.
Agree about scoring Murphy higher and your comments there.
I wouldn't say no to a powerful striker with pace in Jan to augment the strike force.
...and a LB. A keeper. Another Geddy type player...because when Geddy doesn't play Forest don't seem to.
SA.