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Post by Giggity on Feb 27, 2019 1:14:40 GMT 1
Had a big hand in our past 2 goals. Better footballer than I thought he would be.
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Feb 27, 2019 1:19:06 GMT 1
It's a massive step up from league 1 to Prem so from what he's shown so far he could turn out to be a very good signing, if he gets some confidence going in the remaining games and then he plays against weaker defences next season he could really kick on. We should also get down to Orient in summer and offer £1m for their goal-scoring striker. I'm sure they'd bite our hand off for that kind of money. Said this in the January window - we need players who know where the net is; Grant is a good example of this. |
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Post by Amigo on Feb 27, 2019 1:45:26 GMT 1
Had a big hand in our past 2 goals. Better footballer than I thought he would be. Agree with this, even Charlton fans gave the impression he was a long way off being a decent "footballer" and more just a finisher with pace but he's shown far more to his game, really impressed with him and another reason to be excited about next season. |
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Post by Wagner Uber Alles on Feb 27, 2019 4:08:04 GMT 1
Thought he was excellent. Good skills, worked his socks off, looked confident. Looked a premier division player. Put more effort in and contributed more in that one game than depoitre has in 25 appearances this season combined. Exactly that. Depoitre has given up this season, it’s a great pity. |
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Post by Wagner Uber Alles on Feb 27, 2019 4:11:01 GMT 1
Had a big hand in our past 2 goals. Better footballer than I thought he would be. Agree with this, even Charlton fans gave the impression he was a long way off being a decent "footballer" and more just a finisher with pace but he's shown far more to his game, really impressed with him and another reason to be excited about next season. Credit also due to Jan for his ability to get the best out of young players. Good times ahead. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2019 6:01:21 GMT 1
Siewert on Grant: "and this is the reason why I signed him". Wasn't our interest reported a week or so before Wagner even left? 🤔 It was agreed Wagner was leaving no matter what, BEFORE the Cardiff game. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2019 11:03:33 GMT 1
Thought he was excellent. Good skills, worked his socks off, looked confident. Looked a premier division player. Put more effort in and contributed more in that one game than depoitre has in 25 appearances this season combined. I think that is a bit harsh on Depoitre as he has had a few good moments this season, and rattled the woodwork a few times. He is looking old and tired though, and Grant lean and mean. Great prospect. |
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Post by drumriggend on Feb 27, 2019 11:56:12 GMT 1
Would love to see the stats on distance covered for grant v. Mounie.
Grant was doing what neither Mounie or depoitre have done all season..
Making runs..
Dragging the centre halfs around.
Getting in behind..
Great prospect for us
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Post by mids on Feb 27, 2019 12:01:40 GMT 1
Would love to see the stats on distance covered for grant v. Mounie. Grant was doing what neither Mounie or depoitre have done all season.. Making runs.. Dragging the centre halfs around. Getting in behind.. Great prospect for us 👍 Different kind of strikers to be fair. Grant was excellent. I thought Mounié was good too. With the right type of service, and some confidence, he'd be an asset to our squad. |
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Post by drumriggend on Feb 27, 2019 12:03:44 GMT 1
Would love to see the stats on distance covered for grant v. Mounie. Grant was doing what neither Mounie or depoitre have done all season.. Making runs.. Dragging the centre halfs around. Getting in behind.. Great prospect for us 👍 Different kind of strikers to be fair. Grant was excellent. I thought Mounié was good too. With the right type of service, and some confidence, he'd be an asset to our squad. True.. But that's what we have been lacking.. Pace and movement up front |
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Post by bacuna on Feb 27, 2019 12:08:48 GMT 1
Would love to see the stats on distance covered for grant v. Mounie. Grant was doing what neither Mounie or depoitre have done all season.. Making runs.. Dragging the centre halfs around. Getting in behind.. Great prospect for us 👍 Different kind of strikers to be fair. Grant was excellent. I thought Mounié was good too. With the right type of service, and some confidence, he'd be an asset to our squad. I do wonder if we've failed to unlock Mounié's potential because he's just unsuited to being a lone striker. Not sure, but I've suspected for a bit that he might go on to do well in another side. Maybe under Jan it could be here? |
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Post by drumriggend on Feb 27, 2019 12:19:56 GMT 1
Different kind of strikers to be fair. Grant was excellent. I thought Mounié was good too. With the right type of service, and some confidence, he'd be an asset to our squad. I do wonder if we've failed to unlock Mounié's potential because he's just unsuited to being a lone striker. Not sure, but I've suspected for a bit that he might go on to do well in another side. Maybe under Jan it could be here? Hmmmm I think you're being kind to big Steve.. He's too one dimensional for me.. Good in the air.. But lacks mobility.. Too nice aswell..needs to toughen up a bit..rough up the defence..get foooking mean Steve... Show us your ugly side 😬 |
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Post by VLP Fan Club on Feb 27, 2019 12:20:13 GMT 1
Thought Mounie looked good with Grant last night and vice-versa, complimented each other well and Mounie's flick on's finally had a target.
I'm very much a fan of Mounie and do believe if we keep him, him and grant will be very a force as a duo rather than a solitary outfit by themselves.
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Post by Convictatthemac on Feb 27, 2019 12:22:33 GMT 1
Different kind of strikers to be fair. Grant was excellent. I thought Mounié was good too. With the right type of service, and some confidence, he'd be an asset to our squad. I do wonder if we've failed to unlock Mounié's potential because he's just unsuited to being a lone striker. Not sure, but I've suspected for a bit that he might go on to do well in another side. Maybe under Jan it could be here? There was a move in the 1st half where Mounié beat his man and got to the byline. Grant made a run to the near post but then checked his run and looked to try get unmarked in a central position. Unfortunately Mounié thought Grant was going to continue his run and crosses to the near post. It was at that moment I thought, ‘hang on, we might have something here, two strikers who could strike up a great combo with a bit of time!’ They are definitely worth keeping an eye on before the season is over. |
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Feb 27, 2019 13:23:21 GMT 1
Mounie's touch was dire again at times last night. Let's him down at crucial times
I also don't get why he smacks first time passes 20 yards back beyond where it has just come from instead of controlling it and laying it off to someone 5 yards away
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Post by Captainslapper on Feb 27, 2019 13:36:49 GMT 1
There was a lot of people moaning that we 'only' signed a striker from league 1.
Well straight away he looks a better player than either of the strikers weve had these last 2 seasons.
Better in terms of effort, movement, tenacity, athleticism, touch and actually looks like he has a goal in him.
We didn;t need to spend a fortune or get top flight experience to improve on the strikers we had.
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Feb 27, 2019 13:49:19 GMT 1
Next lower league target should be Ronan Curtis at Pompey. Great left wing prospect, IMO.
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Post by Amigo on Feb 27, 2019 13:49:27 GMT 1
Mounie's touch was dire again at times last night. Let's him down at crucial times I also don't get why he smacks first time passes 20 yards back beyond where it has just come from instead of controlling it and laying it off to someone 5 yards away Think you've hit the nail on the head for one of our big problems this season, when ever Mounie has got the ball the closest team mate to him is 20 yards behind him not 5 yards away. Last night he was able to link with 2 players more often than not rather than being alone up against 2 or 3 defenders. He was still mainly the focal point with Grant the one pulling wide but one of them has to occupy centre halves and he's out best target man so it makes sense plus he did do more work going wide than is being made out by some. |
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Feb 27, 2019 14:03:36 GMT 1
Next lower league target should be Ronan Curtis at Pompey. Great left wing prospect, IMO. Macauley Bonne at Leyton Orient. 20 goals this season. Knows where the net is  |
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Post by aksaiblue on Feb 27, 2019 14:06:35 GMT 1
Next lower league target should be Ronan Curtis at Pompey. Great left wing prospect, IMO. Macauley Bonne at Leyton Orient. 20 goals this season. Knows where the net is Let's settle for both  |
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Feb 27, 2019 14:30:17 GMT 1
Next lower league target should be Ronan Curtis at Pompey. Great left wing prospect, IMO. Macauley Bonne at Leyton Orient. 20 goals this season. Knows where the net is Yeah, but this Curtis guy is really having an impact at L1 level and I think he only joined Pompey last summer from a League of Ireland club. Makes goals and can score. Seen him twice this season, first game v Plymouth he scored twice, one a cracker, and made the other. Exciting talent. |
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Post by royrace on Feb 27, 2019 14:49:32 GMT 1
I was amazed how good he looks, not out of place in the slightest, if you asked a neutral who the £12M striker was last night it wouldn't be Mounie.
Very early days but looks a similar player to Nahki only better in every department. I was expecting a poacher, didnt expect his all round game and technical ability to be so good.
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Feb 27, 2019 15:00:30 GMT 1
I was amazed how good he looks, not out of place in the slightest, if you asked a neutral who the £12M striker was last night it wouldn't be Mounie. Very early days but looks a similar player to Nahki only better in every department. I was expecting a poacher, didnt expect his all round game and technical ability to be so good. I think the analogy to Nahki is a fair one. I saw Grant several times last season for Crawley and whilst he was clearly their best player, he didn’t impress me that much. I think he’s come on leaps and bounds this season. |
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Post by nicovaesen on Feb 27, 2019 15:05:49 GMT 1
I do wonder if we've failed to unlock Mounié's potential because he's just unsuited to being a lone striker. Not sure, but I've suspected for a bit that he might go on to do well in another side. Maybe under Jan it could be here? Hmmmm I think you're being kind to big Steve.. He's too one dimensional for me.. Good in the air.. But lacks mobility.. Too nice aswell..needs to toughen up a bit..rough up the defence..get foooking mean Steve... Show us your ugly side 😬 Big lad too I met him and I’m 6,2 18 stone he didn’t look small to me so he definitely has size on his side |
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Post by Porrohman on Feb 27, 2019 15:07:03 GMT 1
I was amazed how good he looks, not out of place in the slightest, if you asked a neutral who the £12M striker was last night it wouldn't be Mounie. Very early days but looks a similar player to Nahki only better in every department. I was expecting a poacher, didnt expect his all round game and technical ability to be so good. I agree with someone on twitter who, in reply to Karlans tweet about the win, said he reminded him of a young James Vaughan |
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Post by Captainslapper on Feb 27, 2019 15:24:03 GMT 1
Thought he was excellent. Good skills, worked his socks off, looked confident. Looked a premier division player. Put more effort in and contributed more in that one game than depoitre has in 25 appearances this season combined. I think that is a bit harsh on Depoitre as he has had a few good moments this season, and rattled the woodwork a few times. He is looking old and tired though, and Grant lean and mean. Great prospect. I thought it was generous to depoitre myself. Was going to say 'twice as much'. The only thing hes looked IMO is uninterested. Been stealing a living since last season ended. |
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Post by nicovaesen on Feb 27, 2019 15:27:03 GMT 1
I’m going to put £10 on a town win and grant to score against the shitehawks
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Post by willo on Feb 27, 2019 15:31:19 GMT 1
Thought he was excellent. Good skills, worked his socks off, looked confident. Looked a premier division player. Put more effort in and contributed more in that one game than depoitre has in 25 appearances this season combined. Exactly that. Depoitre has given up this season, it’s a great pity. Grant puts Depoitre to shame. |
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Post by Headless Chicken on Feb 27, 2019 21:38:16 GMT 1
Not saying the OP necessarily is, but why do so many people have to use something good to use as a stick to hit someone else with. It's like they have to find a pantomime villain.
It's no great shock a player of Grant's physique gets about the field more and faster than Depoitre or Mounie.
God knows what the reaction would have been like on here if it was role reversal for our goal. Probably absolute pelters for Mounie after the jubilation had settled down.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Feb 27, 2019 21:45:34 GMT 1
Good full debut for the lad, he never stopped running, showed good control & always looked to get forward with the ball. A definite contender for MotM yesterday. Should give him loads of confidence going into the Brighton match.
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