Poll
Question:
What would be a realistic goal tally, that we should be setting as a target for the season
Option 1: 0 to 5
votes: 2
Option 2: 5 to 10
votes: 11
Option 3: 10 to 15
votes: 69
Option 4: 15 to 20
votes: 10
Option 5: Golden boot
votes: 3
He is the first striker that we have had (hopefully) that I really don't have an opinion or feeling as to how well he would fare in the up and coming season
When not if
As things stand I'd say 5-10, but with a few more signings to strengthen our wings and defence I'd be tempted to say 10-15. Don't think it's realistic to expect more. Yes the team know how to play to his strengths and slavisa can too, but he's young and is still in real terms untried in the premiership. He has a lot to offer but we need to give him the opportunities, and solid platform to perform and understand that he will be up against a higher calibre of defender.. the benefit for me is his all round game and work ethic are very good and he clearly knows how to score and has a physical presence but I'd see an investment in him being worthwhile with the long term in mind.
A 4 or five year contract and exposure to the league would see him develop in to a top premiership player I'd have thought.
Can't really say how well individuals will do until you have an idea of what team is around them
You would expect Mitrovic to score a few but also create a few. I'd be happy with 10+.
His play and strength off the ball was exactly what we needed and whilst he may not score many what he adds to the team was/ will be amazing
He scored 9 in his first ever season in England, in McClaren's Newcastle. Assuming we sign a RW and Jokanovic plays to his strengths (and he stays fit) he should be good for 10+ easily.
I see him as a Zamora type player who is pivotal to our play, the difference being this boy is young and can score goals.
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 20, 2018, 09:48:52 PM
Can't really say how well individuals will do until you have an idea of what team is around them
That is far too reasonable a position for it to be within radar range of a lot of football followers. How good does a 'keeper have to be if he hasn't got a defence in front of him?
Agree with other posters above - he shouldn't be judged on how many goals he scores, but what he adds to the team, and to the collective goals scored.
Goals are good but it is how the team plays...he could get none but the team was on fire would be ok.
But obviously the more the better
Striker doesn't score goals but its OK as long as team does well.
While I agree with that, I know a lot of posters are the first to jump on some strikers backs if they have not scored as many as they should. We have one don't we in the squad?
A also under jokanovic you can expect our midfield etc to chip in with goals so all good
What I like about Mitro is that he plays within the framework of the team, and he is what I call a players player. He has a massive presence in more ways than one, our talisman.
He will of course score goals, but it's the way he brings other players into the game, and creating space for them and himself.
If he scores 10+ that's a bonus for us.
But his presence alone will send a few shivers down opponents, he is a beast to mark, and let's opponents know he is there.
Dangerous in the air as well as on the deck. His attitude, commitment, application and work rate have been exemplary.
He has taken to Fulham and Jok like a Duck to water, and fits our system of play like a glove.
If we fail to tie up a deal, it will be criminal, and we will only have ourselves to blame.
When you look at last seasons. PL goalscorer charts you realise how hard it is for a non top six/seven team to have anyone score more than ten.
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That chart says it all really, and tells us the kind of challenge that is waiting for us.
Which for me makes it even more important that we secure Mitros signature.
He can even borrow my Parker Pen, if he wishes.
In fact he can keep it.
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 21, 2018, 12:45:15 PM
That chart says it all really, and tells us the kind of challenge that is waiting for us.
Which for me makes it even more important that we secure Mitros signature.
He can even borrow my Parker Pen, if he wishes.
In fact he can keep it.
does your pen randomly pirouette mid sentence?
Quote from: fulhamben on July 21, 2018, 12:47:57 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 21, 2018, 12:45:15 PM
That chart says it all really, and tells us the kind of challenge that is waiting for us.
Which for me makes it even more important that we secure Mitros signature.
He can even borrow my Parker Pen, if he wishes.
In fact he can keep it.
does your pen randomly pirouette mid sentence?
Not that I am aware of, but it did run out once, and never said goodbye.
I predict we wont get the deal done. I don't think Ashley will let him go.
He will do after he reads the email I have just sent him.
Top League Scorers
01/02 HAYLES/SAHA/ STEED 6
02/03 MALBRANQUE 6
03/04 SAHA 13
04/05 COLE 12
05/06 JOHN 11
06/07 MCBRIDE 9
07/08 DEMPSEY 6
08/09 JOHNSON 7
09/10 ZAMORA 8
10/11 DEMPSEY 12
11/12 DEMPSEY 17
12/13 BERBATOV 15
13/14 SIDWELL 7
Quote from: Robbie on July 21, 2018, 02:43:16 PM
I predict we wont get the deal done. I don't think Ashley will let him go.
BBC text is saying Mitrovic signing is all in place at 20 million, but that must be about the 25th time I have read that this summer.
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 21, 2018, 04:53:23 PM
He will do after he reads the email I have just sent him.
Guess you made some rash promise like rain at the Cottage before the start of the season.
Quote from: Newry FFC on July 21, 2018, 05:27:37 PM
Top League Scorers
01/02 HAYLES/SAHA/ STEED 6
02/03 MALBRANQUE 6
03/04 SAHA 13
04/05 COLE 12
05/06 JOHN 11
06/07 MCBRIDE 9
07/08 DEMPSEY 6
08/09 JOHNSON 7
09/10 ZAMORA 8
10/11 DEMPSEY 12
11/12 DEMPSEY 17
12/13 BERBATOV 15
13/14 SIDWELL 7
Interesting to note that as soon as we have a striker who gets above a dozen, Saha and Dempsey, they are snapped up by a top six club.
Quote from: filham on July 21, 2018, 05:38:45 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 21, 2018, 04:53:23 PM
He will do after he reads the email I have just sent him.
Guess you made some rash promise like rain at the Cottage before the start of the season.
I actually confirmed that i shall be withdrawing my custom from Sports Direct, and I shall not be buying any more Jock Straps from any of their stores, until Mitro is a Fulham player once again.
So I expect to see Mitro wearing a Fulham shirt in front of the Media during the coming week.
