Lennon7 0 Posted February 23, 2011 Although he hasn''t been banging them in for fun his season, his general link up play and intelligence on the ball was missing last night (and to an extent the Leeds game). Now I don''t want to turn this into another anti-Wilbraham thread but I don''t see any goals or contribution coming from him any time soon. He seems too reluctant to shoot and for such a tall player he ain''t great in the air either. Now the court case nonsense is done with, hopefully Chrissy can get fit again and start playing like he is capable of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
urdie_Canary 33 Posted February 23, 2011 Thats easy to say after the game. But really ?? Chris Martin is no better or worse than Jackson or Wilbraham.We need a striker so badly to partner Holt, who is a great championship striker,just a shame we have 3 league one srikers who are identical in terms of ability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC4LIFE 0 Posted February 23, 2011 agree with first poster, urdie that is utter cr*p martin is no better than Jackson or WILBRAHMA!!! No clue!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lennon7 0 Posted February 23, 2011 Martin has more quality than the two put together Urdie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
urdie_Canary 33 Posted February 23, 2011 Ok, well show me some stats that prove otherwise based on this season.Its an opinion, not utter crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
urdie_Canary 33 Posted February 23, 2011 4 goals in 30 apperances for Martin in the league ?4 goals in 27 apperances for Jackson in the league? 0 for Wilbraham in 9 apperances? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pabs 0 Posted February 23, 2011 I agree with OP.Martin has far more ability than either Jackson or Wilbraham, hense Lambert''s decision to occasionally play him in an attacking midfield role (from where he played excellently against QPR in particular). I don''t see Martin as an out and out striker, so to purely judge him by goals is incidental.He should have grabbed a few more lately, granted, but which of the three do you reckon Holty prefers playing with? Martin all the time...now his court case is out of the way hopefully he can return for the last 10 games and fire us to promotion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lennon7 0 Posted February 23, 2011 Plus if you wanna get the stats out, get them right... Martin has scored 6 this season. Gillingham (H) x2Barnsley (H)Burnley (H)Reading (A)Derby (A) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Brownstone 0 Posted February 23, 2011 [quote user="Dan-NCFC"]Plus if you wanna get the stats out, get them right... Martin has scored 6 this season. Gillingham (H) x2Barnsley (H)Burnley (H)Reading (A)Derby (A)[/quote] He gave the stats for League appearances and goals, Gillingham was in the League Cup. For what it''s worth (apart from in front of goal) I thought Wilbraham was decent last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pabs 0 Posted February 23, 2011 23 goals last season too, and he didnt start every game, certainly not until Lambert got his first XI sorted.I know he has been a silly boy with some of his antics off field, but why can''t we champion a good young player for once. I think we can all see he has talent; let''s get behind the lad.As we should Jackson and Wilbraham too, if they play. You won''t hear any boos against Barnsley as we are away and those fans appreciate players for their effort not just ability.Yes, I think Martin is better than the others but if they are wearing yellow and green, I will get behind them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
urdie_Canary 33 Posted February 23, 2011 [quote user="Dan-NCFC"]Plus if you wanna get the stats out, get them right... Martin has scored 6 this season. Gillingham (H) x2Barnsley (H)Burnley (H)Reading (A)Derby (A)[/quote]Pipe down you mong, Did you not notice that Gillingham arnt in our league, your opinion must be valid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lennon7 0 Posted February 23, 2011 Mong?? Haha...Oh dear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted February 23, 2011 We didn''t. We needed Cody, but neither was available so we just have to get on with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YellowOne1 0 Posted February 23, 2011 Get over the Cody thing , Jackson was way better in the lower leagues than Cody , he would be even more outclassed than the strikers we have now . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted February 23, 2011 [quote user="Pabs"]23 goals last season too, and he didnt start every game, certainly not until Lambert got his first XI sorted. I know he has been a silly boy with some of his antics off field, but why can''t we champion a good young player for once. I think we can all see he has talent; let''s get behind the lad. As we should Jackson and Wilbraham too, if they play. You won''t hear any boos against Barnsley as we are away and those fans appreciate players for their effort not just ability. Yes, I think Martin is better than the others but if they are wearing yellow and green, I will get behind them.[/quote]Four of those were against lowly Paulton in the Cup, and the majority of the other 19 were before he signed his new contract. He has done little since then and it''s obvious that Martin only plays well when his future is at stake. Giving him a long contract is the worst thing Norwich ever did, and they did it twice !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
