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What else did he "do"
I don't think he played well today but I think he'll come good. Needs more time to show his quality and adapt
Glad the OP has pretty much been humiliated by everyone else for his post. Saves me the trouble.
Depends what the question is!Said it as soon as he was signed and ill keep on saying it... Altidore is not the answer!
shitnessWhat does Whickham give us a lot more of exactly?
hisI don't suspect he'll score more than ten, you might even be right on six, but IMO he is a good team player. People wont like this comparison, but he does look a bit like a young Heskey to me and I don't think thats a bad thing.
Whickham has struggled to start under 2 different managers now so that says something.Altidore looks a handful and its good to see some players with a physical presence in the side,quick feet for a big lad as well
- Altidore has excellent strength and balance, and uses his body very well.
- He has quick feet and good burst in small spaces, especially for a player as big and strong as he is.
- But not great speed in the open.
- Is reasonably deceptive, and can occasionally be downright tricky.
- The above combine to make him good at creating space for a shot.
- Is a good, but not great finisher. Seems to be improving actually, his recent goals against Bosnia were class.
- Good ball control when he sees the pass coming. But oddly, if he is not expecting the ball he sometimes looks like his legs are made of solid iron (see for example the deflection off his leg just before Arsenal's first goal).
- Bang average in the air.
- Above average passer.
- Not comfortable carrying the ball forward in open field.
- Clever and frustrating to the defenders with off-ball movement when his team is possessing the ball. Sometimes appears lazy when his midfield is struggling.
So then, if his midfield is not possessing the ball; if he has a couple clang off his leg when he isn't expecting; if he's getting all his service in the air; and if he's having to drop deep too much...then fans will say "no ball control, slow, shite finisher."
On the other hand, if Sunderland are controlling the centre midfield and Altidore is allowed to stay forward and annoy the centre backs; if service is coming to his feet and not his head; and if he is getting chances to display his strength, balance, and finishing...then he'll look like a quality forward.
We will see some of both this season. I will predict more than 6 goals. Double digits, just. Let's say 11.