British_Empire 9,648 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Please be patient. I know today wasn’t great (second half we loosened up and played better) but these two will need a wee bit of time to get upto speed and develop an understanding. They won’t get forever but I seen glimpses in Itten today and even though Roofe didn’t do too much other than the goal you need to remember it’s a been a couple of weeks and it’s a guy from Switzerland and a guy that’s played most in England who’s never met so partnerships need time to develop an understanding. as I say, they won’t get forever to gel but they do get a wee bit time. Far from great today, but Kilmarnock are a notoriously sticky team. Was rigid but back to winning ways. a big thing to take from it yet another clean sheet. I have my doubts over us finishing teams this season but the way we play we’re gonna be so hard to beat tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty1976 1,671 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 They seemed more comfortable having switched places for the second half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BlueSherbert90 19,223 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, British_Empire said: Please be patient. I know today wasn’t great (second half we loosened up and played better) but these two will need a wee bit of time to get upto speed and develop an understanding. They won’t get forever but I seen glimpses in Itten today and even though Roofe didn’t do too much other than the goal you need to remember it’s a been a couple of weeks and it’s a guy from Switzerland and a guy that’s played most in England who’s never met so partnerships need time to develop an understanding. as I say, they won’t get forever to gel but they do get a wee bit time. Far from great today, but Kilmarnock are a notoriously sticky team. Was rigid but back to winning ways. a big thing to take from it yet another clean sheet. I have my doubts over us finishing teams this season but the way we play we’re gonna be so hard to beat tbh I'm happy that they actually played better second half in what appears to be their right position. It looked more positive anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,124 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 A lot more confident in Itten than I was before the game . Like the way he takes responsibility in having a shot . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,361 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Thought Roofe was superb given his lack of match fitness. Similar to Defoe he's always dangerous. Clever player with good movement. Will score loads. Big Itten fell a bit short, maybe a lack of confidence but he didn't look quite as sharp as Roofe. Needed to bring himself into the game a bit more imo. Thought his sheer presence occupied the centre backs and helped Roofe, Barker and Kent flourish a bit more with 2 being the match winners and Barker having a very good game. Happy with them so far. Expecting better as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,714 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Poor from both in the 1st half. 2nd half far more impressive. Itten looks intelligent but also can put himself about. Roofe, or Roffe, had little came off for him but it was a neat finish. Both will undoubtedly come good, hopefully both can get an understanding as I like having 2 potential no 9s on the park even if we only play 1 upfront Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrup1984 25,100 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 The key will be to keep winning as they both find their feet. We can't afford any more Livi results, certainly in the short term. I'm quite optimistic about both to be honest. I'm also optimistic we can continue to win as we bed them in. Clean sheets are huge. It's been a massive issue for us for years. All centre halve have been really solid so far. Conceded very few chances all season. We look like we finally have a solid foundation (touch wood). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 First half was diabolic, 2nd half was more the way we should be playing them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,913 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Will click soon imo, both good players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number5 2,121 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Big man, little man with give you that threat and option when the incisive passing game isn't working. Stick with it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valance1690 3,826 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 If thats Morelos now out the squad and presumably leaving then unfortunately neither of them have the time they need to settle properly. They both came for decent fees (relatively speaking) & we need them both up to form very quickly if we're going to challenge this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
British_Empire 9,648 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, BridgeIsBlue said: First half was diabolic, 2nd half was more the way we should be playing them. 2 minutes ago, pcbear said: Will click soon imo, both good players. Yes to both Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat 4,511 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Valance1690 said: If thats Morelos now out the squad and presumably leaving then unfortunately neither of them have the time they need to settle properly. They both came for decent fees (relatively speaking) & we need them both up to form very quickly if we're going to challenge this season Agreed mate ........... Also I'm curious as to how many goals they can score as a pair together this season.Think they can bag 30 plus which would replace Alfies goal tally last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,714 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Gerrard saying Itten was meant to be a right sided no9 nearer Roofe 1st half than a right winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valance1690 3,826 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, TopCat said: Agreed mate ........... Also I'm curious as to how many goals they can score as a pair together this season.Think they can bag 30 plus which would replace Alfies goal tally last season. Haha weird thing is I just typed something similar to that on another thread! But I went for the opposite route...i'm not sure they can hit 15 goals each at least in their first season, given that Roofe is mega unfit & Itten doesn't seem to be the clinical type But 3 games in, 1 has a goal and the other has shown some good link up play so we can't moan about that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Play them correctly we could have a new Prso and Novo partnership on our hands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,807 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Roofe will go on to be a great player for us when fit. Itten cannot replace Alfie's goals. He might end up decent but not as good as Morelos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick1200 2,828 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I've seen enough glimpses from both to make me think that they can both be good players for us. Roofe looks like he is going to be a really tidy player for us. Itten looks better through the middle, I think a goal will settle him and he'll kick on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Both of them are good players. Roofe is rusty, yes, but his two attempts on goal resulted in a goal and a class header onto the post. Itten went too wide right in the first half, but he was neat and tidy. I think he adds a different dimension, with his height, which we'll utilise. Overall, in context, I was happy with their performances today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick1200 2,828 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Just now, bluenoz said: Roofe will go on to be a great player for us when fit. Itten cannot replace Alfie's goals. He might end up decent but not as good as Morelos. No, but if both can get 20 goals each we'll be in a much better position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 10,867 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I just feel Itten's going to frustrate the life out of me but I expect us to be talking about Roofe as one of our best players by Christmas. If Morelos goes for £20 million and we reinvest half of it I hope we bring another forward in for relatively big money though if there's anything left after getting a midfielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick1200 2,828 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Just now, GabrielTomato said: Both of them are good players. Roofe is rusty, yes, but his two attempts on goal resulted in a goal and a class header onto the post. Itten went too wide right in the first half, but he was neat and tidy. I think he adds a different dimension, with his height, which we'll utilise. Overall, in context, I was happy with their performances today. I agree, if you take into account lack of match fitness and team bonding. They both did well. Itten's movement off the ball is great, if someone starts finding his runs he'll get goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgersbear 3,225 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 To win the league we don't have patience to give. We need them scoring goals asap and plenty of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
British_Empire 9,648 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 minute ago, keithgersbear said: To win the league we don't have patience to give. We need them scoring goals asap and plenty of them. I agree but we’re not talking about bedding in youngsters or a project we’re talking about giving good Proven players a chance to gel a partnership Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.