2022/23 Ellis Simms

[Glasshalffull]

We've got a diferent way of playing now with all players tasked with scoring. And when we need an arrowhead against a tiring defence we look to be able to call on Simms now.

If Calvert-Lewin chips in with a goal, great. But we really dont need him to get clear IMO.

Maybe Simms getting a bit of limelight can persuade him to take part again? Who knows.

We might well get clear without him. We'd deffo get clear with him, firing on all cylinders. (I'm not saying DCL is great, or ever again will fire on all cylinders, but just making a statistical point).

 

[davek]

We might well get clear without him. We'd deffo get clear with him, firing on all cylinders. (I'm not saying Dominic Calvert-Lewin is great, or ever again will fire on all cylinders, but just making a statistical point).

I'd welcome his return to contribute. His Arsenal performance was top class.

However there's another issue here: not having to rely on him to come in and make things happen (which, it has to be said, hasn't been that much in evidence for a long while now Arsenal game notwithstanding) will be stabilising for us.

We have Gray as a starter and Simms to maybe grab a goal. But we've also adapted away from reliance of a target man and are much more capable of grabbing a goal or two from midfielders and defenders. That's much better for the team than having Calvert-Lewin coming in every now and again.

 

[Brett Angell Delight]

I must have missed those, which Premier League club did he score those for mate?

One more PL goal than your mate Lewandowski tbf.

 

[Ring master]

 

[allen]

Some superb striker’s goals in there.

If that were the highlights reel for a player we were signing, I’d be excited.

 

[Matelot]

Holy cow, I’d not seen most of those goals. Some absolutely fantastic goals in there.

If he can click at Premier League level, then we’ve got some striker on our hands.

 

[davek]

Great finishing at any level. Doesn't over think it and gets his shot off.

 

[Eagle Eye]

I'm not kidding, but I genuinely named my second born son after him when he bagged 30 goals in 20 games in the under 18s. You don't do that unless you are going to be good!!!

 

[PhilRegan]

The pressures on now. People comparing him to our past best on the radio.

 

[Neiler]

Great finishing at any level. Doesn't over think it and gets his shot off.

He shoots and can finish, if you can do that you have a chance - remember Dyche saying last week he wants lads having a go, the lad fits the profile.

 

[davek]

He shoots and can finish, if you can do that you have a chance - remember Dyche saying last week he wants lads having a go, the lad fits the profile.

Yes, he's defo a big physical presence for a defender too.

 

[Neiler]

Yes, he's defo a big physical presence for a defender too.

Im going to say it, great feet for a big man. lol

What impresses me about the video above is him taking on a low % chances, just putting his laces through it and having a go, that invariably leads to something - I want to say directness we have lacked. Still the video might not show us the 5 chances before May have skied.

Everywhere he’s been, you know, the fans really liked him.

 

[heatmeiser]

Seems strong with both feet and usually hits it sweetly with power. Pretty much nailed on for a hattrick next game

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Great finishing at any level. Doesn't over think it and gets his shot off.

*realizes it's sourpuss complimenting an Everton player*

 

[Tony’s Carp]

Great finishing at any level. Doesn't over think it and gets his shot off.

Thing I like about him is he puts it where it’s difficult to save. Doesn’t need to be in the corner, low and hard and in the zone where the keeper doesn’t know whether to dive or stick out a leg, like he did on Saturday. There are a bunch of finishes where you think the keeper should do better, but when he does it repeatedly it’s because he’s made a skill of it.