Post by OohMac on Apr 18, 2020 8:19:00 GMT
Well if theres no football to look forward to for the near future ive decided to look back. Back at the team of strikers(not forwards) and see how many have prospered since they didnt turn up to complete last seasons fixtures.
My theory is that if you're not going to leave Bolton to go to, or end up, at Chelsea then you may be better staying put. Anelka, Cahill, Eidur and Alonso are the only examples I can think that fulfilled potential.
So...
Alnwick- no club. We know the issues there. So too harsh to rate how hes done but decent enough to play L1 or maybe a no2 at higher level.
Olkowski- like getting excited when the horse youve backed is leading the grand national after 4th jump. By the end of the race he was an also ran. Respect him for his honesty, he was straight out of the door. But is now in Turkish league playing 9 times. Poor return. 4/10.
Little- dont get sent off under PP. Theres no coming back from that. Very harsh treatment from a decent player. 8 appearances for mid table certainties. Another 4.
Wheater - amazing when we were linked how many Oldham fans offered to drive the club legend back home. Played 33 times for them netting 4. Cant be all that bad. 6/10
Beevers - currently in the playoffs with Posh and featuring regularly. Maybe theyve found a weapon to utilise his long looping balls to nowhere. 8/10.
Taylor - no club. At 33 would not expect him to have retired. Not sure if his reputation for being a s--t stirrer or a s--t full back played a part.
O'Neil - POTY and linked with a return. Was definitely wanting one more season. Was on air saying he was signing then nothing. Lucky to get media work on TalkSport and Sky. 7/10.
Ameobi - "on his day" has never been attached to any player more than Sammy. In fairness probably couldnt afford his wages in our plight. Premiership return on the cards so good move for him. Featuring regularly. 9/10.
Oztumer - would have been nice to see if Oz could do the Crawford role for us this season. Building a team around Connell, Politic, Pritchard him and Lowe could have been really interesting. Hes L1 bound without featuring too much for Charlton. Found his level. 4.
Also mention Connell there. Wont mark him as he never went to go straight in. Hes a wealthier man now anyway. Pritchard - regular games at a club higher. Gamble paid off. 8/10.
Noone- playing in the sun. Good move. 7/10.
Vela- disastrous spell in Scotland. 3/10.
Wilschut- you know youre bad when Parky slags you off but amazingly he has landed himself with a big club in Israel. His goal return is decent. His score 8/10 his agent 10/10. What a performance!
Donaldson- last years Chris O'Grady. Actually doing ok at Bradford but at 36 wouldnt be expecting much more. 6/10.
Magennis- expect a hostile reception if he ever comes back. But again appreciate his honesty didnt fake injury(oztumer). Refused to scupper his deal with Hull for a match with our youth team. Cant knock that. 3 goals to his name. Another who probably needs to ask if its better being an average championship striker or better L1. 5/10.
Oh well, that passed some time.
My theory is that if you're not going to leave Bolton to go to, or end up, at Chelsea then you may be better staying put. Anelka, Cahill, Eidur and Alonso are the only examples I can think that fulfilled potential.
So...
Alnwick- no club. We know the issues there. So too harsh to rate how hes done but decent enough to play L1 or maybe a no2 at higher level.
Olkowski- like getting excited when the horse youve backed is leading the grand national after 4th jump. By the end of the race he was an also ran. Respect him for his honesty, he was straight out of the door. But is now in Turkish league playing 9 times. Poor return. 4/10.
Little- dont get sent off under PP. Theres no coming back from that. Very harsh treatment from a decent player. 8 appearances for mid table certainties. Another 4.
Wheater - amazing when we were linked how many Oldham fans offered to drive the club legend back home. Played 33 times for them netting 4. Cant be all that bad. 6/10
Beevers - currently in the playoffs with Posh and featuring regularly. Maybe theyve found a weapon to utilise his long looping balls to nowhere. 8/10.
Taylor - no club. At 33 would not expect him to have retired. Not sure if his reputation for being a s--t stirrer or a s--t full back played a part.
O'Neil - POTY and linked with a return. Was definitely wanting one more season. Was on air saying he was signing then nothing. Lucky to get media work on TalkSport and Sky. 7/10.
Ameobi - "on his day" has never been attached to any player more than Sammy. In fairness probably couldnt afford his wages in our plight. Premiership return on the cards so good move for him. Featuring regularly. 9/10.
Oztumer - would have been nice to see if Oz could do the Crawford role for us this season. Building a team around Connell, Politic, Pritchard him and Lowe could have been really interesting. Hes L1 bound without featuring too much for Charlton. Found his level. 4.
Also mention Connell there. Wont mark him as he never went to go straight in. Hes a wealthier man now anyway. Pritchard - regular games at a club higher. Gamble paid off. 8/10.
Noone- playing in the sun. Good move. 7/10.
Vela- disastrous spell in Scotland. 3/10.
Wilschut- you know youre bad when Parky slags you off but amazingly he has landed himself with a big club in Israel. His goal return is decent. His score 8/10 his agent 10/10. What a performance!
Donaldson- last years Chris O'Grady. Actually doing ok at Bradford but at 36 wouldnt be expecting much more. 6/10.
Magennis- expect a hostile reception if he ever comes back. But again appreciate his honesty didnt fake injury(oztumer). Refused to scupper his deal with Hull for a match with our youth team. Cant knock that. 3 goals to his name. Another who probably needs to ask if its better being an average championship striker or better L1. 5/10.
Oh well, that passed some time.