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Posted August 20, 2024 11:50 · last edited August 20, 2024 12:02

Half a Pint

So Forest have had bids for both Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal and Santiago Gimenez turned down - I'd imagine we could see reduced playing time for Chris Wood if they manage to get 1 or both of these guys

Nketiah has never scored ten in a season, which Wood has done 5 times. Gimenez seems like a player on the way up if they can nab him it’d be a real statement of intent. On the other hand Wood is a settled PL striker who has had a good preseason. Some Eredivisie is Suarez, some Ricky van Wolfswinkel.

They’ve also got the handy Taiwo Awoniyi coming back from injury, who, if injury free, could be a near top striker.

I’d say though, that it is about depth, given injuries and closing out games.

Hudson-Odoi had a good scoring run when Woodsy glitched for a couple of games down the stretch, which hid that lack of cover behind the injured Wood, Awoniyi and Elanga. Forest are being picked to go down, but I think they are keen to rule that possibility out early on with strong attacking depth to finish games.

Edit: they might also as Coochie says be looking for a replacement for Awoniyi who is fitter and plays more games this season. And succession planning for Wood. Wood has often scored in runs of a singular goals in a game which is fantastic, but perhaps gets a bit of a comfort zone and doesn’t get to a brace and beyond as much as his skills suggest he could.

And while Sels will be better than Turner and they almost, almost held on for a statement 1-0 win on opening day, their defense is unlikely to win them games.

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Unknown editor edited August 20, 2024 12:02

Half a Pint

Nketiah has never scored ten in a season, which Wood has done 5 times. Gimenez seems like a player on the way up if they can nab him it’d be a real statement of intent. On the other hand Wood is a settled PL striker who has had a good preseason. Some Eredivisie is Suarez, some Ricky can Wolfswinkel.

They’ve also got the handy Taiwo Awoniyi coming back from injury, who, if injury free, could be a near top striker.

I’d say though, that it is about depth, given injuries and closing out games.

Hudson-Odoi had a good scoring run when Woodsy glitched for a couple of games down the stretch, which hid that lack of cover behind the injured Wood, Awoniyi and Elanga. Forest are being picked to go down, but I think they are keen to rule that possibility out early on with strong attacking depth to finish games.

Edit: they might also as Coochie says be looking for a replacement for Awoniyi who is fitter and plays more games this season. And succession planning for Wood. Wood has often scored in runs of a singular goals in a game which is fantastic, but perhaps gets a bit of a comfort zone and doesn’t get to a brace and beyond as much as his skills suggest he could.

And while Sels will be better than Turner and they almost, almost held on for a statement 1-0 win on opening day, their defense is unlikely to win them games.

Unknown editor edited August 20, 2024 12:00

Half a Pint

Nketiah has never scored ten in a season, which Wood has done 5 times. Gimenez seems like a player on the way up if they can nab him it’d be a real statement of intent. On the other hand Wood is a settled PL striker who has had a good preseason.
They’ve also got the handy Taiwo Awoniyi coming back from injury, who, if injury free, could be a near top striker.

I’d say though, that it is about depth, given injuries and closing out games.

Hudson-Odoi had a good scoring run when Woodsy glitched for a couple of games down the stretch, which hid that lack of cover behind the injured Wood, Awoniyi and Elanga. Forest are being picked to go down, but I think they are keen to rule that possibility out early on with strong attacking depth to finish games.

Edit: they might also as Coochie says be looking for a replacement for Awoniyi who is fitter and plays more games this season. And succession planning for Wood. Wood has often scored in runs of a singular goals in a game which is fantastic, but perhaps gets a bit of a comfort zone and doesn’t get to a brace and beyond as much as his skills suggest he could.

And while Sels will be better than Turner and they almost, almost held on for a statement 1-0 win on opening day, their defense is unlikely to win them games.

Unknown editor edited August 20, 2024 11:58

Half a Pint

Nketiah has never scored ten in a season, which Wood has done 5 times. Gimenez seems like a player on the way up if they can nab him it’d be a real statement of intent. On the other hand Wood is a settled PL striker who has had a good preseason.
They’ve also got the handy Taiwo Awoniyi coming back from injury, who, if injury free, could be a near top striker.

I’d say though, that it is about depth, given injuries and closing out games.

Hudson-Odoi had a good scoring run when Woodsy glitched for a couple of games down the stretch, which hid that lack of cover behind the injured Wood, Awoniyi and Elanga. Forest are being picked to go down, but I think they are keen to rule that possibility out early on with strong attacking depth to finish games.