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Three - Bruce, O'Neill and Paolo.
With Wickham it's different, there doesn't appear to be any consistent game plan. His style is very random and changes through the game and from game to game. I think he's had too many different "masters" since he came here and ever changing instructions have left him confused and lacking any real direction.
I haven't changed my view since first seeing him play. He could've developed a "back to the defender" type game like quinny to use his big frame more. If someone asked me what his style was i honestly couldn't answer. It appears to be run around a lot and hope for the best. I don't think it's all his fault either, far from it.
Since when did O Neill work on anyone???
I think that's what he's always been though. At Ipswich he was a rampaging left wing/forward type of player, but due to size and supposed strength everyone has always expected him to mature into a centre forward, where he's played for the young England sides. The biggest improvement in his game came last season when I would imagine O'neill was working on him as a typical back to goal centre foward and the lad was beginning to link up better and use his body better. The problem for me is that he's not had regular games in the role to achieve it and that's going to be a problem here as he simply doesn't deserve or warrant them.
Decent post and most of it is true.
The main thing about Altidore is he has a style to his game and you can actually see what he's trying to do in general play. He may not always do it but at least you can see what he's trying to achieve. His team mates should be able to improve as they get more of a steady consistent understanding.
With Wickham it's different, there doesn't appear to be any consistent game plan. His style is very random and changes through the game and from game to game. I think he's had too many different "masters" since he came here and ever changing instructions have left him confused and lacking any real direction.
I haven't changed my view since first seeing him play. He could've developed a "back to the defender" type game like quinny to use his big frame more. If someone asked me what his style was i honestly couldn't answer. It appears to be run around a lot and hope for the best. I don't think it's all his fault either, far from it.
Whickham gives a lot more, but he's probably not being paid as much as the US piece of 4 x 2
A decent summary of both Altidore and Wickham.
I think we saw flashes today that Altidore will cause centre backs problems. With decent service a fully fit pairing of him and Fletcher could well work.
On the other hand, Wickham to me looks like a fish out of water. Within 5 minutes of him coming on there were two instances where he was chasing a high ball in an attacking position. In both cases his marker knew exactly where the ball was, but Wickham didn't have a clue. Shades of Kevin Kyle.
I don't know if he'll ever develop into a top level striker, and the managerial changes since he came here can't have helped him, but he looks like a classic case of a young kid who should have learnt his trade in the championship, ideally under a decent manager, before trying to step up.
I feel sorry for the bairn but at the moment all I can see is a physique like a brick shit house and very little else.
Whickham gives a lot more, but he's probably not being paid as much as the US piece of 4 x 2
Couldn't agree moreI'd start Borini with Fletch against WBA.