Move Klose 303 Posted September 5, 2015 He seems like the sort of player you could put on when looking for a goal late on and lumping it long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,238 Posted September 5, 2015 He''s very similar to crouch in that his game is a about a lot more than his rather lanky structure - and as said by a previous poster he''s not actually that great in the air.I think he''s definitely worthy of being in the squad and was rather surprised about him being loaned out last season, especially when Grabban got himself sent off we could have needed him.He''s clearly above RvW in AN''s plans and I imagine would have featured more in pre-season had he not been unlucky with injury. I''m not convinced he''ll be anything more than a fall-back for injuries and suspensions now we''ve signed Mbokani, but he''s in the squad until January at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 286 Posted September 6, 2015 in all the grabban who-has for rotherham its been overlooked that lafferty claims he was fit for that game, unlike the manager who stated the game was too soon for him.nothing suggests that laffertys name on the sheet was anything other than a sensible space filled rather than him being ahead of rvw, hooper or grabban. which striker (hooper or grabban) sits next to mbokani to watch him make his second half debut against bournemouth next week, together with who is dropped to make room for Olsson, will be the 2pm talking point next saturday. (can hope for a buzz about the cb positions too but doubt that very much) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YorkshirePudding 0 Posted September 6, 2015 I liked what I saw from him last season, would give him a chance as the 3rd choice striker behind Mbokani and Jerome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 520 Posted September 6, 2015 The only way he is similar to Crouch is that he is tall,he CANNOT head the ball, is liable to get sent off anytime through his lack of grey matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,063 Posted September 6, 2015 Lafferty''s problem is not his ability but his shocking discipline. Hes a red card waiting to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healyisgod 0 Posted September 6, 2015 [quote user="Making Plans"]Just scored for NI[/quote]Hi gents. An NI fan here. What are the chances of big Kyle getting a game for you boys? Do you think he''ll need to move on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobain18 0 Posted September 6, 2015 My opinion is that he won''t get a game for us and will eventually need to find a new club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted September 6, 2015 He should be in ahead of turncoat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted September 6, 2015 1 goal in every 2.75 games at international level, doesn''t come by accident. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Convento 14 Posted September 7, 2015 All this sounds like an irrational vendetta. He has been touted as a sha**er and a ''red card waiting to happen'' ever since he joined us - but with little evidence. He doesn''t appear undisciplined for NI, but to be on the safe side he could sit in on the talking to that AN is no doubt giving Whittaker as we speak. As for his sha***ng, well it seems he may be a runner-up in that department too. On the other hand, he is undoubtedly a very tenacious and hard-working striker, with a proven scoring record - and in our present situation we could do worse than give him an opportunity up front - where perhaps we could do with some tenacity and hard work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,872 Posted September 7, 2015 I''d rather him than RvW. Unfortunately with little interest in RvW it''s probably Laffs who''ll get a chance to move out on loan or similar.Not that i particularly rate Lafferty but I wouldn''t mind seeing him up front in our current system to see how he gets on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Convento 14 Posted September 7, 2015 Isn''t RvW already on season-long loan at Real Betis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,872 Posted September 7, 2015 [quote user="El Convento"]Isn''t RvW already on season-long loan at Real Betis?[/quote]Yes.And i''d completely forgotten about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,360 Posted September 7, 2015 Has he actually played up top for us? As I recall last season when he did play it was out wide.Not sure he''ll get a chance without injuries or lack of goals by those ahead of him.He does look the business on the international side though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Convento 14 Posted September 7, 2015 I don''t believe we''ve ever played him up top, but please feel free to correct me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,340 Posted September 7, 2015 I think having Lafferty as a fourth/fifth choice striker shows how far we have come as a club.It beats Wilbrahimovic or an untested Harry Kane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Convento 14 Posted September 7, 2015 Ha! Or perhaps the fact that we consider him 4th/5th choice shows how far we have yet to come... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanaryOne 0 Posted September 7, 2015 Lafferty scored against the Faroe Islands for Christs sake, i am pretty sure even Ricky would have looked good against them . Its similar to knocking one in against Gorleston in a pre season friendly . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruthers1 0 Posted September 7, 2015 "I don''t believe we''ve ever played him up top, but please feel free to correct me... "You''re right, only out wide for us - never up top where he''s deadly for NI.If things continue as they are though with no strikers scoring for us expect him to get his chance sooner rather than later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Convento 14 Posted September 7, 2015 [quote user="CanaryOne"]Lafferty scored against the Faroe Islands for Christs sake, i am pretty sure even Ricky would have looked good against them . Its similar to knocking one in against Gorleston in a pre season friendly .[/quote]... while Rooney was busy scoring against San Marino. Thank goodness Wayne''s not on our bench hoping for a start! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,581 Posted September 7, 2015 3 reds in 367 matches isn''t exactly a poor disciplinary record is it? There''s been far worse over the years. And if we actually played him up front rather than out wide, who knows? But if AN doesn''t really rate him, who are we to argue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted September 7, 2015 Mr Angry wrote the following post at 07/09/2015 7:24 PM:3 reds in 367 matches isn''t exactly a poor disciplinary record is it? There''s been far worse over the years. And if we actually played him up front rather than out wide, who knows? But if AN doesn''t really rate him, who are we to argue? Don''t say that Mr Angry or Ray will start another thread! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,581 Posted September 7, 2015 In fact, as Rooney was mentioned-6 reds in 658 matches-slightly worse discipline than Lafferty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted September 7, 2015 Hope he has a big game tonight .....Come on Laffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 946 Posted September 7, 2015 Plays again tonight for NI v Hungary - plenty of streams around if you want to watch him.Or perhaps you want to watch Martin up against the Germans instead or maybe Hoolahan & Brady v Georgia.Spoilt for choice we are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,958 Posted September 7, 2015 [quote user="Vanwink"]Hope he has a big game tonight .....Come on Laffs[/quote]Well there''s the textbook yellow card... [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted September 7, 2015 [quote user="CanaryOne"]Lafferty scored against the Faroe Islands for Christs sake, i am pretty sure even Ricky would have looked good against them . Its similar to knocking one in against Gorleston in a pre season friendly .[/quote]I''m not sure Ricky would have been able to knock one out against Gorleston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted September 7, 2015 Scores yet again!Another international goal, well done and GTFI!Wonder what excuse the idiots on here will come up with for this one not counting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
