07-08-2019, 12:22 PM
(07-08-2019, 11:59 AM)chasetownbaggie Wrote:(07-08-2019, 11:49 AM)WWHO Wrote:(07-08-2019, 11:36 AM)col lard Wrote: JRod massively overrated on here. I ain't bothered in the slightest. We'll get better for less money.
I don't think he is/was massively overrated. I think he is a very good player, and has contributed more than most over the past three years.
The issue i have with him is that, because he is so one dimensional, he shoehorns us into playing a system that isn't necessarily suited to this league. Call me a dinosaur, but i'd like to see a big man and a fox in the box partnership, which seems to still work in the Championship.
Rondon and Gayle might work
One dimensional??? He had the ability to play wide left, in the hole or up top. His only weakness was a lack of pace, no doubt due to the injuries he sustained before he joined us. JRod has been very good for us. Bit of a punt, based on his injury record, but I don't think anyone can say we haven't had value for money from him. Hope he stays, because I think we'll really struggle to replace him.
I didn't necessarily mean one dimensional in terms of position, but more his style of play. As you say, his lack of pace means he rarely beats a man, regardless of whether he was playing on the wing, in the hole or up top. Just think we need a little more energy up front in this division.