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Post by HuddsTerrier on Feb 18, 2021 10:20:25 GMT 1
Campbell leaves it all on the pitch everytime - no one can ask anymore
He's clearly been a quality player and even has an England cap. Age is catching up with him and he's 33 and being asked to play 3 times a week as a sole striker, frankly a 23 year old out would struggle with that workload
His confidence looks a bit shot and he desparately needs a rest and a rotation
Regardless I'm not going to criticise a bloke who is working his b*llocks off. He's not missing chances on purpose!
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Post by ilsonterrier on Feb 18, 2021 10:23:44 GMT 1
he tries hard, of that there is no doubt. He's never been prolific scoring goals so for us to think he'd be the answer to our goalscoring problems was a little naive. For me he's a bit player if we want to progress. We needed a goalscorer n the transfer window and we didn't get one. Could be a massive mistake. (although Phillips looked very good last night). We needed a goal scorer BEFORE the transfer window. We needed one in the Summer but were informed that this was not possible because we had 5 strikers at the club. Did anyone really believe that Campbell and Ward were the answers? If my memory serves me right, the 5 strikers included Kian Harratt who has hardly been anywhere near the first team squad this season.
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Post by tepidterrier on Feb 18, 2021 10:32:39 GMT 1
When Campbell comes up it does make me realise that a lot of people just don't really understand football. He's not prolific in front of goal but his work rate is the reason why we've scored a lot more with him on the pitch than without throughout his 2 seasons here.
Remember how much Grant was slagged off for his technical ability, yet he still scored a hatful last season? That was cos he had Campbell doing the donkey work. Same with why Koroma hit the ground running this season in the same position.
He's frustrating when he's actually trying to play like a striker because of his tendency to break down moves with fouls or little slips, but he's very useful to have in the team. His work rate more than makes up for it IMO. I know we keep losing but we're scoring at a decent rate, the attackers really aren't the problem.
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Post by tepidterrier on Feb 18, 2021 10:36:29 GMT 1
We needed a goal scorer BEFORE the transfer window. We needed one in the Summer but were informed that this was not possible because we had 5 strikers at the club. Did anyone really believe that Campbell and Ward were the answers? If my memory serves me right, the 5 strikers included Kian Harratt who has hardly been anywhere near the first team squad this season. The 5 strikers he mentioned are: Campbell Ward Koroma Phillips Harratt Said this before but it wasn't exactly an unreasonable thing to say- not sure what's gone on with Harratt but anyone who's followed the youth teams will understand why he was expected to be knocking on the door this season- but anyone who knows how old he is will understand why he hasn't been. Phillips was scoring for fun for the B teams around the time of that interview as well. And he didn't even mention Mbenza who has played in a front 2 semi-regularly this season and has a total of 12 G+A this season.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2021 11:07:19 GMT 1
He was only here for one last pay off, anyone that believes he gives a shit about Huddersfield Town is quite frankly deluded. A few years ago, he said he'd never play for Huddersfield Town, so what's changed? I loved Dean Whitehead and Mark Hudson , both key parts of the promotion season . Do you think either of those signed for us , under Chris Powell, for anything more than a final payoff ? But we're not talking about Mark Hudson and Dean Whitehead.
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Post by durhamterrier on Feb 18, 2021 11:40:59 GMT 1
I loved Dean Whitehead and Mark Hudson , both key parts of the promotion season . Do you think either of those signed for us , under Chris Powell, for anything more than a final payoff ? But we're not talking about Mark Hudson and Dean Whitehead. But we are saying just because a player is older and comes for one last pay off doesn’t mean they aren’t trying and/or will help the club
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2021 11:54:14 GMT 1
But we're not talking about Mark Hudson and Dean Whitehead. But we are saying just because a player is older and comes for one last pay off doesn’t mean they aren’t trying and/or will help the club He couldn't give a toss about Huddersfield Town, all that kissing the badge stuff last season almost made me puke. Same with Duane Holmes and Danny declaring "I'm home" - they couldn't care less man. The only reasons Campbell signed for Town were because he was on the bench at Brighouse Town and because he lives in Quarmby.
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Post by durhamterrier on Feb 18, 2021 12:09:33 GMT 1
But we are saying just because a player is older and comes for one last pay off doesn’t mean they aren’t trying and/or will help the club He couldn't give a toss about Huddersfield Town, all that kissing the badge stuff last season almost made me puke. Same with Duane Holmes and Danny declaring "I'm home" - they couldn't care less man. The only reasons Campbell signed for Town were because he was on the bench at Brighouse Town and because he lives in Quarmby. Most footballers don’t care where they are playing ... it’s their job and they are paid to play football , not love who they play for and only care about them . I couldn’t give a toss if we signed a striker in summer who thought Town were wankers if he banged in 30 goals and tried every game.
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Post by Torquayterrier on Feb 18, 2021 12:30:47 GMT 1
Progress would have been having Ward or Campbell but not both, plus a striker coming in who was a better replacement than either Mounie or Grant in terms of goals to game ratio. The pecking order would then be new striker-Koroma-Campbell or Ward-Phillips-Harrat. That would be some sort of progression. We've ended up having to play what should have been a third choice striker as first option nearly all season. The injury to Koroma was unfortunate but just highlighted a problem that wasn't dealt with before. Then throw in ageing centrebacks who will take time to recover from injury and an inexperienced keeper and it adds up to a struggle of a season which is where we are.
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Post by Ibiza Town on Feb 20, 2021 15:46:10 GMT 1
Cant believe this guy gets such stick. He gives it all every week, and he's 33 FFS.
He isn't a great goalscorer but its isn't his fault he's our only striking option,
An ideal defensive striker who occupies a defence, great as a sub striker when we need to defend a lead.
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Feb 20, 2021 15:50:28 GMT 1
Cant believe this guy gets such stick. He gives it all every week, and he's 33 FFS. He isn't a great goalscorer but its isn't his fault he's our only striking option, An ideal defensive striker who occupies a defence, great as a sub striker when we need to defend a lead. Agree. He’s one of our own. Come on Frazier, let’s have one today!
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Post by tvor on Feb 20, 2021 15:59:18 GMT 1
Cant believe this guy gets such stick. He gives it all every week, and he's 33 FFS. He isn't a great goalscorer but its isn't his fault he's our only striking option, An ideal defensive striker who occupies a defence, great as a sub striker when we need to defend a lead. Agree. He’s one of our own. Come on Frazier, let’s have one today! Scored by Frazier, made by Duane would be the icing. He’s had a couple of games to settle in and find his feet. 🙏
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Feb 20, 2021 16:25:12 GMT 1
Agree. He’s one of our own. Come on Frazier, let’s have one today! Scored by Frazier, made by Duane would be the icing. He’s had a couple of games to settle in and find his feet. 🙏 We called it.
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Post by Tinpot on Feb 20, 2021 18:13:47 GMT 1
But we are saying just because a player is older and comes for one last pay off doesn’t mean they aren’t trying and/or will help the club He couldn't give a toss about Huddersfield Town, all that kissing the badge stuff last season almost made me puke. Same with Duane Holmes and Danny declaring "I'm home" - they couldn't care less man. The only reasons Campbell signed for Town were because he was on the bench at Brighouse Town and because he lives in Quarmby. The same Duane Holmes who was pushing for a move here in the first half of the season?
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Post by Tinpot on Feb 20, 2021 19:32:09 GMT 1
He was only here for one last pay off, anyone that believes he gives a shit about Huddersfield Town is quite frankly deluded. A few years ago, he said he'd never play for Huddersfield Town, so what's changed? Thought it was Jerome that said that. Cambells scoring record is not great but he puts it in. not his fault club decided against getting in another striker to rotate him with (not a LW who played a few games up top and has an injury record to rival Darren Anderton ) I heard rumours about Cameron Jerome saying that, but only rumours. Nowt from a reliable source. I can only guess that FC has been lumped in with him because he is also a Huddersfield lad that didn't start his career here.
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Post by deo1 on Feb 20, 2021 19:52:59 GMT 1
Thought it was Jerome that said that. Cambells scoring record is not great but he puts it in. not his fault club decided against getting in another striker to rotate him with (not a LW who played a few games up top and has an injury record to rival Darren Anderton ) I heard rumours about Cameron Jerome saying that, but only rumours. Nowt from a reliable source. I can only guess that FC has been lumped in with him because he is also a Huddersfield lad that didn't start his career here. There was a bit of a piece on CJ when we played and beat Brum in the Cup and no love was lost back then but that’s football. He now does post and pre match discussions on the town website as he genuinely must be a fan. FC used to have a season ticket at town and wanted to play for us before he retires. He’s given 100% effort since pulling on a town shirt. The goals may have not flowed like we’d want but he’s been a good player for us so far and deserves a shirt.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2021 19:55:47 GMT 1
He couldn't give a toss about Huddersfield Town, all that kissing the badge stuff last season almost made me puke. Same with Duane Holmes and Danny declaring "I'm home" - they couldn't care less man. The only reasons Campbell signed for Town were because he was on the bench at Brighouse Town and because he lives in Quarmby. The same Duane Holmes who was pushing for a move here in the first half of the season? So wanting to come to a club closer to his house means he actually gives a fuck about the club? Aye alright.
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Post by Porrohman on Feb 20, 2021 19:57:06 GMT 1
He was only here for one last pay off, anyone that believes he gives a shit about Huddersfield Town is quite frankly deluded. A few years ago, he said he'd never play for Huddersfield Town, so what's changed? Did he ? Or are you mixing him up with Cameron Jerome
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Post by Essex Terrier on Feb 20, 2021 20:00:18 GMT 1
Chuffed rotten for him today, well done Fraizer.
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Post by buckers on Feb 20, 2021 20:04:10 GMT 1
Campbell has always had injuries through his career. Now in the twilight he’s playing twice a week for us. He might not score as many as he should for us, but for me his commitment to the team shouldn’t be called in to question.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2021 20:08:29 GMT 1
He was only here for one last pay off, anyone that believes he gives a shit about Huddersfield Town is quite frankly deluded. A few years ago, he said he'd never play for Huddersfield Town, so what's changed? Did he ? Or are you mixing him up with Cameron Jerome Nope.
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Post by ShortbreadPete on Feb 20, 2021 20:09:06 GMT 1
The same Duane Holmes who was pushing for a move here in the first half of the season? So wanting to come to a club closer to his house means he actually gives a fuck about the club? Aye alright. Keep chatting shit. Aye alright
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Post by delroy on Feb 20, 2021 20:20:18 GMT 1
Today he scored 1,had one disallowed, had 2 assists and put in his usual work.
As someone said earlier on the thread there are a lot of people who simply don't properly understand the game and slag off a super pro like Campbell.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2021 20:22:52 GMT 1
So wanting to come to a club closer to his house means he actually gives a fuck about the club? Aye alright. Keep chatting shit. Aye alright Says you. Still waiting for this striker that was being announced tomorrow. Two weeks ago.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Feb 20, 2021 20:23:30 GMT 1
He was excellent today.
Hope it gives him the confidence to keep bagging goals.
It's a big 10 days coming up.
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Post by Baby Ate My Eight Ball on Feb 20, 2021 20:29:36 GMT 1
His movement for his goal and the lay-off for O Brien were both top class.
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Post by rubicon on Feb 20, 2021 20:34:16 GMT 1
The guy earns his money, that's all that's important for me. He doesn't score as many as I'd like, but going back 55 years or so, neither did Colin Dobson when playing with Tony Leighton. You knew Leighton had goals in him, Dobson some days, though granted they were both coming to the end of their town careers. I know positions are different now, but back then you expected no.9 to score more than 8 or 10, but as for 8 or 10 there was always one less prolific. When you saw Lawson and Mc'Gill together, you generally knew which was more likely to score, and which was a battler. As I said, Campbell earns his money, it's not his fault, he hasn't been backed with a decent striker. he's a perfect number 8 or 10, old fashioned wise.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2021 20:54:30 GMT 1
To doubt his work-rate would be extremely unfair.
To doubt his overall quality would be extremely fair.
If we are to progress and move through the division, we need a better striker than Campbell come the start of the 21/22 season.
Played well today, but that’s one good game out of his last 7 or 8.
We need better. And I’m sure we’ll get that in the summer window.
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Post by Amigo on Feb 20, 2021 21:02:36 GMT 1
But we are saying just because a player is older and comes for one last pay off doesn’t mean they aren’t trying and/or will help the club He couldn't give a toss about Huddersfield Town, all that kissing the badge stuff last season almost made me puke. Same with Duane Holmes and Danny declaring "I'm home" - they couldn't care less man. The only reasons Campbell signed for Town were because he was on the bench at Brighouse Town and because he lives in Quarmby. Duane Holmes who is in his 15th(?) year with us now probably does feel at home here more than anywhere else.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Feb 20, 2021 21:08:15 GMT 1
We all know Campbell won't get a new contract nor is he expecting one I would imagine, in all honesty he has been great for us despite what people say on here.
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