Bamford had one good season for us; obviously our first season in the Premiership; back in "the good old Championship" days he got goals as well, but did waste so many chances - a habit that also contributed greatly to our relegation last season.
I think it's time to see if we do have a more natural goal-getter in Joseph, Rutter, Gelhardt - or to buy one, maybe the Forest guy that's been connected to us by the media.
Also, another reason to get rid is that Bamford is one of our highest earners. But would there be any buyers for him?
I would have thought danish that if he was wanted we would have heard their was a rumour that the Saudi league was looking at him
Greenwood has POTENTIAL but that's all it is at the moment.... I don't want to lose him because he was going to be the next big thing at Arsenal.
How many good games has he had for us out of his 30(?) apps?
He obviously needs a run at attacking midfield/2nd striker just behind, as that's his position and not a proper midfielder. Tough one as we need to get straight out of the starting blocks....
Can we just chuck Joseph, Geldhart, Greenwood, Gyabi, Cresswell, Hjelde all in as we'll lose them if they don't play but are they good enough?
One of the most devisive players that we have among our fanbase and certainly stimulates debate.
If other clubs are looking for strikers, then I think we all can agree that they will not be entertaining buying Bambi, so I suspect that we are stuck with him for at least another season.
This being the case, then let's play to his strengths, ball retention and the ability to bring others into play and forget about scoring goals. I remember writing in another post that I think midfield would be an ideal position for him, alongside Adams and possibly Greenwood. He does add value to the team, just not in the area that we are currently playing him.
Patrick Bamford, the problem is that due to him being the only option for so long he was built up to something he is not and in the end he has started to believe that he is that.
PB, is and always has been a work horse front man that needs to do the basic, a second option and a pain for defenders. Beside the fact his overall desire to be honest hard working professional has been called on at each club he been at (rightly or wrongly) meaning each time he suffers a mental injury causing a phantom body injury has not help.
Think he is suited to play in France as his current desired style fits that league.
The expression 'Flogging a dead horse' (Or in PB's case, 'Donkey'') springs to mind! It would be footballing suicide to persevere with him as our main striker!
Get rid if anyone desperate enough to buy him.
Never been a fan of his - want a proper No.9 who can find the back of the net - not a fanny running about to no avail & falling over at the slightest touch
Think we will b stuck with him though 🙄🙈
TC, I'm with you on Dennis, not a natural goalscorer at all. I've seen him miss plenty of sitters in Belgium, other times he managed to score when stumbling over his own feet. Very a much a hit & miss player.
We'll also need to find some gametime for the likes of Joseph & Joffy.
Bamford will need to hit the ground running and start scoring again. Hope he does, but won't hold my breath.
Yeah, TC, remember that New Year's Day in Copenhagen well, celebrating the 1-1 draw against WBA as a victory with a dozen of other Leeds fans! On topic: agree with playing two up front; sounds not too promising with that Dennis from Forest - but we need some experience next to (one of) all our young forwards. And hope that your Bamford obsession will not continue as long as your Hoddle thing 😜👍
I loved Hattrick but I can now see that he has had his day and is stopping the likes of Joseph coming through.... he looks the real deal and if we don't give him a chance in the Championship then we'll definitely lose him.
Did I dream that chelscum were looking at Bamford as cover on one of the quality LeedsNewsNow sites!? 🤣🤣
We have to give Geldhart and Rutter a chance too....
This Dennis from Forest is definitely not the answer and far too awkward and inconsistent. Saying this we need a 20+ goalscorer and I hate all these fkn 'false 9s' to share the goals around.
Piroe from Swansea has proved himself in the Championship and would be a great signing WITH Joseph alongside.
Piroe, Joseph, Geldhart and Rutter as our squad forwards....
I hate the way football has gone with just playing one oop top which just gives the opposition defenders time to just play 5yd balls across the back line.... WTF does Pep know!?
Hope you are well Danish and remember our drink in Copenhagen and watching Leeds v WBA and both wobbling off on our bikes after! 👍🙈🤣🍻