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Post by sparks on Jan 20, 2024 20:02:40 GMT
No sign of any cramp today and completed 89mins although he wasn’t making as many runs in behind in the second half, understandable as he’s been criticised by Kevin Gallen for not pacing himself on many occasions on WLS.
Although he put his laces through a shot today which sailed 20ft above the goal I want to see him trying that more often, just about all of his goals I’ve seen with us have been him running in behind from wide positions and stroking it past the keeper.
Would still like to see an experienced striker down the centre and have Armstrong out wide and cutting inside for strikes at goal until he learns to play the more central role better.
Could yet become a £10m player if he had a good experienced striking partner.
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Post by acricketer on Jan 20, 2024 22:32:08 GMT
Definitely looks like he has developed over the last month or so.
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Post by West Acton on Jan 21, 2024 8:14:13 GMT
Noticed he was less effective second half Sparks but that’s I assume to do with as Ainsworth would say him emptying tank first half. Suppose with experience he will learn when to press and put it in from when not too.
Even though quiet second half he was there to secure the game so on that basis we can’t argue can only applaud him, right place at the right time.
Anyone know what the injury was he picked up first half as looked in a lot of discomfort for a while after that.
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Post by alanwycombe on Jan 21, 2024 8:40:29 GMT
I don’t know what technical terms are but there are athletes and sports people who are always on the point of pulling or tearing something and have to manage their fitness very carefully. He could be one of those.
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Post by Bill on Jan 21, 2024 9:30:53 GMT
Noticed he was less effective second half Sparks but that’s I assume to do with as Ainsworth would say him emptying tank first half. Suppose with experience he will learn when to press and put it in from when not too. Even though quiet second half he was there to secure the game so on that basis we can’t argue can only applaud him, right place at the right time. Anyone know what the injury was he picked up first half as looked in a lot of discomfort for a while after that. Right in front of me player should of been booked no intention to play the ball. Think he was winded but carried on then realised a problem with his floating ribs which if you have played the game can be painful. |
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Post by Stanley75 on Jan 21, 2024 10:28:55 GMT
Yes, looked winded to me.
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Post by jfrabbit on Jan 21, 2024 14:11:28 GMT
Really pleased for the lad.
He really digs in and his anticipation for the goal was brilliant.
His strength & pace will be a big plus for us going forward and he’s clearly been working on his runs as hardly getting caught offside.
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Post by acricketer on Jan 21, 2024 14:19:55 GMT
Looked much more assured yesterday and boy does he give denders the heebeejeebies.
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Post by Timmy Doc on Jan 21, 2024 16:12:28 GMT
Off out on loan until end of season - rumour is Leyton Orient - and told no longer wanted from what I've just been told. Has he gone yet? |
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Post by Ginger Ninja on Jan 21, 2024 16:27:18 GMT
I love his celebrations. You can tell it really means something to him. Can't fault his heart and determination.
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Post by Bill on Jan 27, 2024 12:10:22 GMT
Come on young man prove all your doubters wrong.
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Post by West Acton on Jan 28, 2024 13:04:04 GMT
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Post by hubble on Feb 3, 2024 23:13:16 GMT
I thought Sincs was brilliant today, and fans should get off his back!
Sure, the lad's raw, but what a difference he makes. I think the work he does is really understestimated: he ties up and tires out defenders. He runs them ragged and that's what causes gaps to open up, misplaced passes, unnerves their goalie... these are the small gains that Marti talks about that help make the difference between 0 or 1 point and 3. And his pass to set up Hodge for the second goal was perfect.
And he had loads of chances. Yeah, he didn't take them, but he got them, he was there, he was always running and willing. I love the sparks of energy he provides. I love how he outmuscles defenders. He's exciting to watch!
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Post by Rangers77 on Feb 3, 2024 23:24:34 GMT
Ray Wilkins would've been proud of that pass for the assist.
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Post by alanwycombe on Feb 4, 2024 0:06:10 GMT
Great pass but it papered over some chasms today. And Hubs, they’re not on his back - they sang his name, applauded him off and gave him an ovation when he came over at the end to give his shirt away. He is being shown the same patience as Donkey has had for three years. Will he make it? Who knows, but the pressure is coming from his own frustrations and reactions.
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Post by alanwycombe on Feb 4, 2024 0:24:23 GMT
Do agree though that his pace and tenacity causes problems. They can’t ignore him.
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Post by West Acton on Feb 4, 2024 7:38:07 GMT
Ray Wilkins would've been proud of that pass for the assist. that was a delicious ball could not have played it better. |
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Post by sparks on Feb 4, 2024 8:57:33 GMT
It’s not just Armstrong that are displaying signs of nervousness and pressure, that first 10mins we could have been buried in the game.
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Post by jfrabbit on Feb 4, 2024 9:24:10 GMT
Looking a much more rounded player under Marti. Not as erratic and is genuinely a nuisance for defenders. Also, clearly worked on his runs as hardly caught offside now.
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Post by Stanley75 on Feb 4, 2024 10:20:40 GMT
Once Frey is fully fit and starting games we'll get much more out of Willock imo. And with Chair and Hodge supporting I see goals in us from the whole front four: Begovic
Cannon Cook JCS Paal
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Frey I wouldn’t be so quick to bench Armstrong, think the lad is improving week on week. Hear you Awin. Just his finishing is still letting him down. And if he's going to be played as a 9 then ultimately he's judged on that, despite all his other undoubted strengths. Playing him wider is a different proposition. |
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Post by alanwycombe on Feb 4, 2024 10:25:48 GMT
It’s not just Armstrong that are displaying signs of nervousness and pressure, that first 10mins we could have been buried in the game. True. Equally we could have be 4 up at HT. As we know to our cost most teams won’t let us off the hook like they did. |
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Post by awin on Feb 4, 2024 10:37:55 GMT
I wouldn’t be so quick to bench Armstrong, think the lad is improving week on week. Hear you Awin. Just his finishing is still letting him down. And if he's going to be played as a 9 then ultimately he's judged on that, despite all his other undoubted strengths. Playing him wider is a different proposition. He’s slowly playing himself into form. The difference from the beginning of the season is a credit to marti. Frey looked decent but I’m not certain he’s any more of a goal threat but merely a different type of striker. I would be tying Armstrong down to a new deal if we intend to drop him. |
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Post by Stanley75 on Feb 4, 2024 10:47:54 GMT
Hear you Awin. Just his finishing is still letting him down. And if he's going to be played as a 9 then ultimately he's judged on that, despite all his other undoubted strengths. Playing him wider is a different proposition. He’s slowly playing himself into form. The difference from the beginning of the season is a credit to marti. Frey looked decent but I’m not certain he’s any more of a goal threat but merely a different type of striker. I would be tying Armstrong down to a new deal if we intend to drop him. You could argue that Frey is more of a goal threat based on his proven scoring record in Europe for Antwerp, Beveren and Zurich. Yes he obviously still needs to prove himself for us, but he does have a track record. |
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Post by awin on Feb 4, 2024 10:55:54 GMT
He’s slowly playing himself into form. The difference from the beginning of the season is a credit to marti. Frey looked decent but I’m not certain he’s any more of a goal threat but merely a different type of striker. I would be tying Armstrong down to a new deal if we intend to drop him. You could argue that Frey is more of a goal threat based on his proven scoring record in Europe for Antwerp, Beveren and Zurich. Yes he obviously still needs to prove himself for us, but he does have a track record. He certainly has, difference is is thatArmstrong is on the way up, far from the finished article but as my brother says, can you imagine being a defender and hearing the thundering footsteps and snorting of nostrils chasing you down, it’s got to give them the fear. |
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Post by Stanley75 on Feb 4, 2024 10:59:58 GMT
You could argue that Frey is more of a goal threat based on his proven scoring record in Europe for Antwerp, Beveren and Zurich. Yes he obviously still needs to prove himself for us, but he does have a track record. He certainly has, difference is is thatArmstrong is on the way up, far from the finished article but as my brother says, can you imagine being a defender and hearing the thundering footsteps and snorting of nostrils chasing you down, it’s got to give them the fear. I agree. If he can improve his finishing, touch, and final ball / decision making then we'll have a real player on our hands. |
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Feb 4, 2024 11:46:13 GMT
Its a popular game fans play to work out our best team. Pre the window it was a pretty easy one for QPR fans to play. But with the new recruits and all the subs we can now use Marti is probably thinking more in terms of "which is the striker I start with for 60 mins and which is the one I bring on for 30?", and will also no doubt mix it up according to form/ opponent etc. For the first time in god knows how long we have 18/20 players who will all think they should be starting. I expect he will want to keep the defence as settled as injuries allow but also expect midfield/ attack will see a lot of rotation. Armstrong improving a lot but if he is to be a regular number 9 needs to add more goals.
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Post by Corbray on Feb 4, 2024 11:46:55 GMT
sincs is finally being used to his strengths and has looked like a completely different player over the past 5 games. full of confidence and intent.
one thing i have noticed is he's doing far less defensive work, he'll press from time to time but he's mainly static up top and conserving his energy which bodes well imo.
there is a player in there, i've always said if he doesn't make it to the prem by 24 i'll get an RFI tattoo on my body 😁.
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Post by 1qprdk on Feb 4, 2024 14:53:59 GMT
Liked the little chat Marti gave Sincs after subbing him off. I like to think he will grow no end under Marti.
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Post by West Acton on Feb 15, 2024 8:13:55 GMT
Will say this and I genuinely am not saying it to antagonise any posters but if we go into the remaining games with Armstrong leading the line we will go down plane and simple.
You need goals to stay up you need to nick one nils and draws we have a striker who puts a shift in that’s not in doubt but he don’t score and he rarely creates. Last night he breaks gets to edge of box looks up sees no one in there so decides to still cross the ball! Why? Hold it up, play it back, try get a corner but don’t just put ball in when no fucker is there.
There is a lot of nonsense posted about CB not looking forward to facing him but I would suggest it’s the opposite why would they not want to face him? I’m sure every CB is told get tight and don’t let him turn do that and you have nullified his one and only strength. If he does turn you and go majority of the time there is no outcome. He’s a blunt instrument which don’t work in the position we’re in.
I don’t know what the answer is up top remainder of the season but it’s not Armstrong.
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Post by croydoncaptainjack on Feb 15, 2024 8:25:38 GMT
Armstrong is improving but not good enough yet I agree Westy. Smyth and him should be on the bench and brought on for impact.
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