I'm still not convinced that we have found the right partner upfront for Vardy. For me, Ulloa is not our long term option. He commits too many fouls, often looks fairly lethargic and lacks composure for end product. I think he's lacking confidence and would benefit from a couple of goals but even in the warm up he was failing to trouble Schwartzer.
Okazaki seems a little lightweight and I remain unconvinced, I'm not sure we will see much of Kramaric.
I think Claudio has to make a first choice strike partner for Vard's the priority for January to give us a chance of staying in the top 4 - who that is I don't know. Let's hope Walshy has some gems up his sleeve.
Thoughts?
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Vardy's strike partner...
comment by Jobyfox (U4183)
posted on 15/12/15
More goals for Charlie Austin tonight.
Just saying ....
posted on 15/12/15
Would love Austin!
comment by The_Dungeon_Master (U4830)
posted on 15/12/15
Obviously Austin is a goal scorer, and he can compete physically. But is he mobile enough, does he work hard enough, does he contribute enough off in build-up?
I'm not meaning to accuse here, these are genuine questions to anyone who might know.
posted on 15/12/15
More mobile than Ulloa from what I saw last season although Ulloa has the better first touch. Works his socks off too, but he is the main talisman at QPR, not really one to drop back into midfield I don't think
Then again, neither is Ulloa really, Okazaki plays the deep lying forward role better and makes it a 5 in midfield when required. It's a shame he's only 4 foot
comment by Merseysidefox (U4842)
posted on 16/12/15
All good comments. To summarise:
Ulloa is good defensively against big teams. He can drop in and support the midfield as he showed on Monday but it's not really his job. Keep.
Vardy. Keep.
Okazaki. Could step in and do Vardy's job. I've seen enough from him to believe he could do a very good job in Vardy's role, and he's our best link up striker to play just behind him. Absolutely keep.
Krammy. Just doesn't seem to be getting a look in and has looked bereft of confidence when he has started. Verdict - let's swap him for Austin in Jan 😉
comment by True Blue ( Wake up Boo ) (U9486)
posted on 16/12/15
I would love Austin but there is no chance in January, he was 100% clear last night he is staying at QPR to the end of the season!
comment by arrothefoxinoz (U8567)
posted on 16/12/15
^ all the more reason to sign him in the summer, great attitude and loyal 👍
comment by Nevsaysagoal2city (U5194)
posted on 16/12/15
If we sign anyone in Jan they have to be ready to step up straight away playing in the premiership.
Youngsters in the summer.
comment by TheresOnlyOne7-0Reds (U1721)
posted on 16/12/15
Austin wouldn't be the right choice for a partner for Vardy, a replacement off the bench or when Vardy is injured/needs a rest, yes. Ings would have been perfect for you, perhaps even Callum Wilson.
posted on 16/12/15
Looks like we are lining up a couple of striking targets from Ligue 1 so I think it is a pressing concern.
Nev makes a very good point, the club needs to learn from last January when they signed Kramaric, a player with potential, but hardly what we needed when bottom of the table. He had never played in this division and is still learning.
I would still prefer us to bolster the defensive options including competition for Kapser
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