Blurboy1980 36 Posted March 17, 2013 Let''s give him credit today...that goal was his today and he ran his socks off for 60 mins. The guy has been great so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,656 Posted March 17, 2013 He certainly has looked the part, and will hopefully be playing the full 90mins soon. Being uber picky, he only has one goal to his name, but there''s a lot more to it than that and he offers something we don''t get with our other forwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkshire Canary 118 Posted March 17, 2013 His good bits and Holts bad bit should ensure he is the first starter as lone striker away from home and one of the 2 at home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted March 17, 2013 "Branston Pickle"]He certainly has looked the part, and will hopefully be playing the full 90mins soon. Being uber picky, he only has one goal to his name, but there''s a lot more to it than that and he offers something we don''t get with our other forwards.-------------------------------------being super picky. he has had what? two starts (around 60 mins a piece) and two sub appearances? and would have had 2 goals already if hoops hadn''t poached todays off of the line. a goal every other game, there is nothing to be picky about, at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Pilkington 0 Posted March 17, 2013 I think Kamara looks a good player in as much as his size, presence, touch, enthusiasm athletic ability but I think he isn''t quite there withe his positional play and the "premiership football brain".Hopefully when he''s been in the game a while this will come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted March 17, 2013 He would have scored today had Hoolahoop not knocked it in from 0.1 yards out. One goal plus two assists, that''s pretty decent for his game time and considering he''s still getting match fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted March 17, 2013 Needed another striker at times, but did a good job at others. Definitely looks to be a grower, and may well play an important part in the run in yet. Holt looks out of sorts at best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,656 Posted March 17, 2013 I did say ''being uber picky''!. I really like the guy and was meaning to be positive. I can see him being the first choice striker for the remainder of the season. But it does remain the fact that he has 5 apps, one goal: these are the figures that others seem to set so much by whenever we are linked with players - it just goes to show they clearly don''t tell the full story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morph 19 Posted March 17, 2013 Would have liked to see the midfield knock the ball beyond him and the Sunderland defence to give him something to run on to.Won a lot of knocks today, with surprisingly people running beyond him - most notably Bennett. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted March 17, 2013 Yes I thought he was excellent in the lone role, held the ball up well and competed physically while showing a good touch and of course was responsible for the goal.One touch was exquisite when he disguised a pass to EB into space down the right which opened them up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna Grey 0 Posted March 17, 2013 Some of his knockdowns go a bit astray, sometimes dangerously so as he needs to learn to cushion them a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted March 17, 2013 He has a lot to learn about the Premiership game but hes enthusiastic & works hard so I''m hoping he does enough to get a contract in June. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggy 755 Posted March 17, 2013 Yep, I think at times he still looked a bit raw - whether that''s because he''s still not entirely match fit, or because he''s not quite got the mental sharpness/awareness up to scratch yet, I do not know.However, he also did a lot of good things today and I think with a proper run in this division he would be a very useful addition to the squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyxius 0 Posted March 17, 2013 I wish that goal was his. I had him at 11/1 firstGoal scorer. Gutted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 0 Posted March 17, 2013 In fairness looking at replays it looked like Gardner was coming in and could have stopped the ball going in had Wes not touched it.That said I liked the Irish style jig they did to celebrate. St. Paddies day reference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blurboy1980 36 Posted March 18, 2013 Gardner had ZERO chance of stopping that header. Hooli was literally on the goal line and tapped it in. Nothing was stopping that ball from going in. That should have been his 2nd goal of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted March 18, 2013 "I wish that goal was his. I had him at 11/1 first Goal scorer. Gutted!"me too... me too...didn''t seem to care at the time though, now it does niggle at me a bit! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted March 18, 2013 I wouldn''t criticise Wes at all - if you have a defender behind you and the ball comes at you a yard out, it has to be the right thing to nod it in, but from the replay Kei''s header would have scored anyway. I agree he still has something to learn about the Prem game and to fit in the team, but yesterday was his first start in the lone striker role and he contributed well generally as well as the goal, so very happy with this signing. Also when Holt came on he looked a lot more up for it, shame his touch let him down on the 1v1 but credit to him for not getting sucked in by Bramble who was trying to push him and creating teh chance out of nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted March 19, 2013 [quote user="Branston Pickle"]. Being uber picky, he only has one goal to his name, .....[/quote]As far as I am concerned the goal against Sunderland is Kamara''s, as it was going in without Hoolahan''s touch.If I remember correctly thats two starts and two sub appearances, two goals....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted March 19, 2013 Was going in anyway but Hoolahan did the right thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,163 Posted March 19, 2013 I''d like to see him put through so as to be given a run with the ball. Some of the video clips indicated that he was quite exciting when given the opportunity. So far he has largely been restricted to headers and lay-offs. There''s much more to him than that and he has pace to burn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted March 19, 2013 Holt will have to slim down, get fit or do a bit more now, to grab his single striker position back from Kei. It looks as if Kei will be leading the attack at Wigan, anyway. I like the way the new striker plays. Perhaps there is a little unsophistication in his play, but he is a real handful in the air and he is big, srong and quick. I am just windering whether Becchio would be a good foil for him if/when we play two strikers in home games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not Nigel 0 Posted March 19, 2013 God don''t let Nutty Nigel see you say that Salopian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted March 19, 2013 I thought KK would take much longer to adjust to the PL, but the way he made a fool out of Fellaini and then O''Shea suggests that he''s a canny player. I think he should start against Wigan as his pace forces the defence to defend deeper and his jumping and heading ability is a real danger at set pieces or crosses. I also think CH deserves credit for breaking the mould to play Snods on the left and Bennett on the right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Six Pack 93 Posted March 20, 2013 This is not criticism but an observation. The Sunderland free kick that lay out BJ - Kamara was the only one in the wall that didn''t jump.He was at the left side of the wall. It was lucky the ball went to the right - BJ jumped and quite possibily saved a goal. Hope the coaching staff picked it up. I know Kamara is tall but jumping while you''re part of a defensive wall against freekicks is an absolute 100% must. He was too busy protecting his face.This the only negative I picked up - his general play is fine considering the limited time he''s had in the "english" game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites