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Post by galpharm2400 on Jul 9, 2024 9:18:22 GMT 1
He’s such a confidence player, with the right manager and a settled position he could thrive more consistently. On his day, he’d be one of the best players in league 1 by a mile. Pace, good shot, strong and can cross quite well. We have seen our players, play and we know they have underachieved and lacked confidence and some spirit. However we know they can play and well, so those that we think are leaving who dont, under a new manager, in a new division and with a very different mindset, may play much better, more often??? It is possible some are not going anywhere so will have to be re invigorated and their talent utilised by the new man.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Jul 9, 2024 9:20:18 GMT 1
He’s such a confidence player, with the right manager and a settled position he could thrive more consistently. On his day, he’d be one of the best players in league 1 by a mile. Pace, good shot, strong and can cross quite well. You're right, he is a confidence player and in 5 years at town he's now had 9 different permanent managers which doesn't help. It also doesn't help that a fair chunk of those managers were terrible aswell. Duff is well known for getting the best out of his attacking players, hopefully he can do the same with Koroma.
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Post by VLP Fan Club on Jul 9, 2024 9:23:28 GMT 1
Absolutely nothing in it, it’s come from a Twitter account who throw enough shit that 1 in 6000 posts land.
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Post by htafcdreams on Jul 9, 2024 10:49:13 GMT 1
Koroma when on form is a delight to watch. Playing on that left side seems the main position and Pat Jones with injuries just isn’t able to be a week in week out starter. With such a weak strike force remaining at the club, Korma at the moment is our main threat for goals.
Sorba his main friend in the squad, likely to go and think this will dower his confidence over the season.
If there is opportunity to sell Koroma with 1 year left think it’s worth it and to look to re invest for an out and out left winger who can start every week. Pat Jones / Headley to rotate in that position
We need to get more players with transfer value over time as player trading is our only way of plugging financial holes.
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Post by dezzly on Jul 9, 2024 10:56:10 GMT 1
Koroma when on form is a delight to watch. Playing on that left side seems the main position and Pat Jones with injuries just isn’t able to be a week in week out starter. With such a weak strike force remaining at the club, Korma at the moment is our main threat for goals. Sorba his main friend in the squad, likely to go and think this will dower his confidence over the season. If there is opportunity to sell Koroma with 1 year left think it’s worth it and to look to re invest for an out and out left winger who can start every week. Pat Jones / Headley to rotate in that position We need to get more players with transfer value over time as player trading is our only way of plugging financial holes. All fair points.Also with it looking like we will be playing a mix of 3-5-2 or 3-4-2-1 for the most part that doesn’t really play to what koroma is all about.Both him and sorba I would say their best positions are the wide forwards in a 3 up top or the wide forwards in a 4-2-3-1.With last year of contract in mind teamed with all the other points ‘if’ there is interest we should sell.Yes he can play up top in a 2 but probably not his strongest position and yes we need options to change the shape but with pat jones and headley I think we have those.
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Post by Detective Boyle on Jul 9, 2024 10:57:32 GMT 1
Koroma pisses me off so much. Under Warnock he was unbelievably good - defenders couldn’t handle him. But of course, he was in the final year of his contract. Then he goes to absolute bobbins again. There’s a player there with the right manager but he’s far too inconsistent. I doubt he’d accept 1 year contracts anyway….for 500k I’d probably keep him as a useful league 1 squad player but if/when we go up I’d let him go. Getting pissed off that a Championship/League 1 quality footballer is inconsistent is like being pissed off that traffic lights go red sometimes. If he was consistently as good as he can be, he'd be playing somewhere else. Completely wrong. We do not have any other player that goes from one extreme to the other like Koroma.
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Post by wigster on Jul 9, 2024 11:17:39 GMT 1
He’s such a confidence player, with the right manager and a settled position he could thrive more consistently. On his day, he’d be one of the best players in league 1 by a mile. Pace, good shot, strong and can cross quite well. He's not particularly pacey, and I would certainly never say that he was "strong".
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Post by Gold Coast Terrier on Jul 9, 2024 11:20:12 GMT 1
If we're playing 3-5-2 then surely Koroma's only way in is as striker. And given we signed two strikers in Jan and on the look out for at least one more I don't think keeping him should be a priority. If a decent offer comes in I think we'll take it.
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 9, 2024 11:23:31 GMT 1
If we're playing 3-5-2 then surely Koroma's only way in is as striker. And given we signed two strikers in Jan and on the look out for at least one more I don't think keeping him should be a priority. If a decent offer comes in I think we'll take it. Duff varies up the 3/5/2 to sometimes a 3-4-1-1 at times. there is room for JK if he wants to push his way into the team, that goes for Sorba aswell .
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Post by Terriersmad on Jul 9, 2024 11:25:17 GMT 1
If we're playing 3-5-2 then surely Koroma's only way in is as striker. And given we signed two strikers in Jan and on the look out for at least one more I don't think keeping him should be a priority. If a decent offer comes in I think we'll take it. Not necessarily. We might want to play 3-5-2, but it's madness to have players just for that system. Having wingers, although not a priority, should be something we do in order to retain the ability to switch things. Off the bench, he might be option number 1 when we want to switch to proper wingers and a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-4-2. But it's a made-up rumour, so we can put it to bed for now. He's not going to Rotherham for £500,000.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Jul 9, 2024 11:28:31 GMT 1
If we're playing 3-5-2 then surely Koroma's only way in is as striker. And given we signed two strikers in Jan and on the look out for at least one more I don't think keeping him should be a priority. If a decent offer comes in I think we'll take it. Duff isn't completely rigid to a 352, he played 4231 with Swansea quite a bit last season and at Cheltenham he sometimes played 442/4231
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Post by Gold Coast Terrier on Jul 9, 2024 11:36:07 GMT 1
My apologies, I thought the 352 was effectively set in stone as the blueprint.
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 9, 2024 11:41:53 GMT 1
My apologies, I thought the 352 was effectively set in stone as the blueprint. it kind of is, but he does variey it up at times, which allows for more creative freedom. I think this is why he tried Thomas in cm on Saturday and in the first half ward up front with Koroma playing off him in a 10 position.
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Post by blueandwhiteterrier on Jul 9, 2024 12:25:42 GMT 1
I like koroma If he leaves he will probably have a cracking season like dwayne Holmes did...that's the only thing I disagreed with warnock about I liked Holmes as well. I don't know why he was sent packing. Also I disagree with Warnock getting Ward such a big salary. One of the other issues I had with Warnock.
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Post by ldotm on Jul 9, 2024 12:51:12 GMT 1
Koroma is an interesting one, would feel indifferent if he were to stay or go.
As mentioned, he’s had some very good purple patches - one under Carlos and one under Warnock. In between that he’s been largely ineffective. Can’t imagine there is much better at this level than cutting in and curling it across the keeper when he’s full of confidence, however when he’s not, that his only trick to his game, rarely beats a man and puts a ball in.
If the price is right given 1 year remaining, I’d take it if we believe we can find an upgrade. But if not, hoping Duff and a league below will give him the confidence he needs.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2024 13:08:35 GMT 1
Koroma when on form is a delight to watch. Playing on that left side seems the main position and Pat Jones with injuries just isn’t able to be a week in week out starter. With such a weak strike force remaining at the club, Korma at the moment is our main threat for goals. Sorba his main friend in the squad, likely to go and think this will dower his confidence over the season. If there is opportunity to sell Koroma with 1 year left think it’s worth it and to look to re invest for an out and out left winger who can start every week. Pat Jones / Headley to rotate in that position We need to get more players with transfer value over time as player trading is our only way of plugging financial holes. You know things are bad when our main threat for goals is a curry.
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Post by tepidterrier on Jul 9, 2024 13:23:32 GMT 1
Getting pissed off that a Championship/League 1 quality footballer is inconsistent is like being pissed off that traffic lights go red sometimes. If he was consistently as good as he can be, he'd be playing somewhere else. Completely wrong. We do not have any other player that goes from one extreme to the other like Koroma. I agree that we don't, what I'm saying is that he takes up the mantle that many other Town players have had throughout our time playing at this level. Danny Schofield, Sodje, Gobern, and Theo Robinson to name but a few. Apart from the very best technical players, I think what generally separates a league 1 players from better ones is their ability to deliver consistently.
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Post by ldotm on Jul 9, 2024 13:26:52 GMT 1
Koroma when on form is a delight to watch. Playing on that left side seems the main position and Pat Jones with injuries just isn’t able to be a week in week out starter. With such a weak strike force remaining at the club, Korma at the moment is our main threat for goals. Sorba his main friend in the squad, likely to go and think this will dower his confidence over the season. If there is opportunity to sell Koroma with 1 year left think it’s worth it and to look to re invest for an out and out left winger who can start every week. Pat Jones / Headley to rotate in that position We need to get more players with transfer value over time as player trading is our only way of plugging financial holes. You know things are bad when our main threat for goals is a curry. A very mild attack
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Post by melbourneterrier on Jul 9, 2024 13:50:11 GMT 1
You know things are bad when our main threat for goals is a curry. A very mild attack Yeah but good for the runs every now and again
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Jul 9, 2024 14:10:20 GMT 1
I like koroma If he leaves he will probably have a cracking season like dwayne Holmes did...that's the only thing I disagreed with warnock about I liked Holmes as well. I don't know why he was sent packing. Also I disagree with Warnock getting Ward such a big salary. One of the other issues I had with Warnock. A financial decision, pure and simple. Highly paid and we wanted him off the books. Cost us to do it too!
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Jul 9, 2024 14:12:30 GMT 1
I like koroma If he leaves he will probably have a cracking season like dwayne Holmes did...that's the only thing I disagreed with warnock about I liked Holmes as well. I don't know why he was sent packing. Also I disagree with Warnock getting Ward such a big salary. One of the other issues I had with Warnock. Don't forget re-signing Ruffels, "the best LB in the Championship."Did he play one game last season? 🤷🏻♂️
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2024 14:19:23 GMT 1
Koroma is an interesting one, would feel indifferent if he were to stay or go. As mentioned, he’s had some very good purple patches - one under Carlos and one under Warnock. In between that he’s been largely ineffective. Can’t imagine there is much better at this level than cutting in and curling it across the keeper when he’s full of confidence, however when he’s not, that his only trick to his game, rarely beats a man and puts a ball in. If the price is right given 1 year remaining, I’d take it if we believe we can find an upgrade. But if not, hoping Duff and a league below will give him the confidence he needs. He does score other types of goal. He also does decent link up play if he has players around him and not all in our half. We cannot write off decent players like Koroma because of how they have played under the run of very poor managers we have had, and I include AB in that. He scares defenders when he cuts inside and if he does that, and gives more space to one of his teammates, that really helps. I think, with many of the players, we need to look broader at their possible team contributions.
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Post by Convictatthemac on Jul 9, 2024 14:20:50 GMT 1
Koroma when on form is a delight to watch. Playing on that left side seems the main position and Pat Jones with injuries just isn’t able to be a week in week out starter. With such a weak strike force remaining at the club, Korma at the moment is our main threat for goals. Sorba his main friend in the squad, likely to go and think this will dower his confidence over the season. If there is opportunity to sell Koroma with 1 year left think it’s worth it and to look to re invest for an out and out left winger who can start every week. Pat Jones / Headley to rotate in that position We need to get more players with transfer value over time as player trading is our only way of plugging financial holes. You know things are bad when our main threat for goals is a curry. The talk of his inconsistency is on the money, unfortunately we get two sides to him, Rogan Josh.
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Post by kirkheatonterrier on Jul 9, 2024 14:53:29 GMT 1
Think we'll need to keep him until we bring in another 1 or possibly 2 strikers. Can't rely on our current strikers being fit for most of the season
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Post by Lightcliffe Terrier on Jul 9, 2024 15:05:23 GMT 1
Not sure if already posted but Niixon posting Nantes in for one of our wingers ? Sorba?
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Post by jqhtfc on Jul 9, 2024 15:06:10 GMT 1
According to Nixon Nantes are trying to sign a winger from us
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 9, 2024 15:08:02 GMT 1
According to Nixon Nantes are trying to sign a winger from us it will be Thomas.
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Post by VLP Fan Club on Jul 9, 2024 15:20:38 GMT 1
According to Nixon Nantes are trying to sign a winger from us Tried* Language indicates they were told no on this attempt. Then again, Nixon is alarmingly hit and miss.
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Post by boooothy on Jul 9, 2024 15:25:31 GMT 1
Not sure if already posted but Niixon posting Nantes in for one of our wingers ? Sorba? Nonce? Think he’s getting his rumours mixed up.
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Post by jqhtfc on Jul 9, 2024 15:40:21 GMT 1
According to Nixon Nantes are trying to sign a winger from us Tried* Language indicates they were told no on this attempt. Then again, Nixon is alarmingly hit and miss. Article said try for Huddersfield winger hence why I popped it on like that
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