PL2 3DQ":1a3kd5oy said:He's not a lone striker and should never have been played in that role.
Both Blissett (playing non-league last season) and Fletcher (just 18) are scoring and are now ahead of Ciftci.
Blissett and Fletcher offer more energy & mobility. I understand the argument that Shifty needs more time to settle, get fitness etc. but that goes for Bliss & Fletch who are both gaining experience with each game. This has been a big step up for them. If we have to make a choice I'd definitely go for them - either or both may yet really adapt and not only help us out of our current slump but become valuable long term assets.PL2 3DQ":8686otrx said:He's not a lone striker and should never have been played in that role.
Both Blissett (playing non-league last season) and Fletcher (just 18) are scoring and are now ahead of Ciftci.
Pogleswoody":w3e5hn72 said:Am I right in saying that Citfci and Wylde have never started together?
You have to compare like with like. Can't recall Citfci getting too many crosses like the one Fletcher scored from.
Citfci looks a class above others that we have got. Players job is to play, Managers job to make them play 'right' and put the 'right' players together in an organised team.
Who has really struggled? The player or the manager? :think:
philmeboots said:I don’t think that Ciftci’s problem is that he’s not good enough. He had a proven record of scoring at Dundee which was why he commanded such a transfer fee. This season we’ve just not created good scoring opportunities. Our playmaker Carey had just not performed and then we’re short of creativity. Sure we’ve had a few half chances but Wylde’s final ball had never been the best either. One good ball into the box on Saturday from GC and goal! Let’s hope that we can start getting hold of midfield with ‘Dave’s’ signing although the next couple of games against Shrewsbury and Blackburn certainly will be difficult to expect much from.
oldage":2iedi5oz said:I think that Ciftci is on a different wavelength from most of our players.
He is used to playing with better players around him and must be frustrated when he runs into space and nobody anticipates it.
oldage":1glzabwr said:I think that Ciftci is on a different wavelength from most of our players.
He is used to playing with better players around him and must be frustrated when he runs into space and nobody anticipates it.
Old Gunner":1na4wjyc said:oldage":1na4wjyc said:I think that Ciftci is on a different wavelength from most of our players.
He is used to playing with better players around him and must be frustrated when he runs into space and nobody anticipates it.
Agreed--used to be the same with Hourihane. Conor was always looking to play a good ball, but more often than not nobody had made a decent run, so ended up playing a percentage pass. Pity they're not in the same team