Hello all, what a great start we're having - long may it continue! My strong optimism was worth it!
As is clear from my article's title, I want to discuss Mr. Davies. I have always been a fan of his; he's strong, pacy, he gets around well and, as is clear from the start we've had, he's a keen finisher too. Does anybody else see him as a slightly more athletic (and younger) moulding of Stevie Howard?
As with a number of players from teams in the north-west, they have the ability to play some really good football and many ultimately go on to have great careers.
My question is this: can anybody see Mr. Davies going on to greater things eventually?
I see him as a great prospect for Derby County, and we have showed enough faith in him what with going to tribunal to sign him after his contract with Tranmere ended and his endless injury problems. With those issues looking to be behind him, can you see him repaying the club's faith in him and staying for a long time? Or will the time come when ultimately we may lose him to a Premiership side?
UTR!
Stevie Davies
posted on 22/8/11
I disagree with most on this subject and think he is potentially a premier league player (not top level - Wigan, Bolton maybe), but as a winger. Just a good championship striker.
I've rated him since he first came and was glad he was given that last chance to prove his fitness. Most of our injury prone players in recent years were not worth waiting a month for.
He seems a decent bloke and I hope if he is being looked at by other clubs come January he will want to repay some of the manager's faith in him. As has been suggested already though, if any sort of offer comes in he will be asked to leave by our dear leaders.
posted on 22/8/11
I don't rate him as a winger at all. I never felt he looked comfortable there and was rather confused as to why we were so quick to renew his contract.
I thought he tried hard in the centre forward role last season without much reward, but he's started this term on fire and really seems to be growing into the role.
posted on 22/8/11
when I first saw davies really show what he can do, is when i saw him on our left wing in Man U match, his ability on the ball ate eva alive and I have no doubt that skill remains within him and he could easily make the grade as prem player, however his fitness always has and always will be major problem, if he stays fit, get goals whatever level plays and in whatever attacking position
posted on 22/8/11
bolder way to pre-judge a player on few injury plagued games >>....he got second top team scorer without even playing half season, why because he is (In my opinion) a good player at this time, I just hope his form contiunes and his fitness stays up >>
posted on 22/8/11
Ive always being a big fan of stevie,and do think he could cut the mustard in the P.L,my biggest wish is that he gets that chance with us being there.
posted on 22/8/11
I disagree about Steve Davies's fitness. I just think that he has been terribly unlucky, suffering a long sequence of freak injuries.
I mean, how often do you hear of players having six months out with Achilles Plague or a depressed fracture of the eyelash, to say nothing of his long battle with PS3 Finger?
posted on 22/8/11
Quick question, does anyone know if he has been played as a holding mid field player? Cause he certainly isn't a striker!! He could be the answer to Nigel's prayers, filling the mid field slot, especially when we get Tyson back!!
posted on 22/8/11
Stevie Davies could not be further from a Steve Howard 'target man' he's missing about 5 inches for a start and about 2 stone
Decent poacher with a wicked right foot given the space. I will not right his ability off just yet basedc on the fact none of us have actully seen him fit enough to build any kind of momentum .
Could been a decent striker at any level playing the way he is, he's sharp good in space, decent vision and a nice first touch.
However if he becomes a decent player this board will no doubts cash in without a second thought
UTR
posted on 23/8/11
It's all very well saying he was second top scorer Al, but that actually translates to 5 goals in 21 games.
Having said that I still don't think that's a bad return in a poor side. I prefer seeing him in the more traditional forward role and I don't buy into the belief that a target man has to be a giant lump. At 6'1" Davies is plenty big enough to win his share of headers.
posted on 23/8/11
It's all very well saying he was second top scorer Al, but that actually translates to 5 goals in 21 games.
that is again unfair, wasn't it more like 9 starts and 11 sub appears (remember clough was maga careful with him, so even when played, mostly cammo, so 1 in 4 is good return..don't get me wrong, I know he could turn out to be carp, but I think he won't