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Posted January 08, 2016 02:02 · last edited January 08, 2016 02:08

Mainland FC wrote:

Yakcall wrote:

I just worry because not every signing is going to be the new Burns. Ernie did well giving Burns a chance and it was a great outcome, but that isn't to say every signing will be the same because Ernie gave them a chance.

However we have no visa spots, we are lacking in a striker and beggars can't be choosers. 

Exactly. Williams is a lower risk as he is not a visa player and we do not have to let go of anyone for him.

I agree that his speed is not the same these days as when he played for NQ Fury, but he is still more of a true striker than anyone except Krishna and maybe Powell and Appiah. If he is fit, he is no worse than Krishna, and better than Appiah (I'm not sure how good Powell is).

I would say he is worse than Krishna. Krishna has been involved in 9 goals in 13 games this season (6 goals, 3 assists) and he puts in massive efforts tracking back and pressing opposition players constantly, and chasing the occasional long ball. I think hes been our most consistent player this season. I don't think Williams would contribute close to what Krishna has done. 

However, he would be a useful player for squad depth and experience and if he was cheapish I'd take him on a 6 month contract and see how he went.

Edit: just had a look and last year Williams played 1500 mins for MC, scored 3 goals and got no assists. Krishna's played about 1100mins so far this season for us 

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ConanTroutman edited January 08, 2016 02:08
Mainland FC wrote:
Yakcall wrote:

I just worry because not every signing is going to be the new Burns. Ernie did well giving Burns a chance and it was a great outcome, but that isn't to say every signing will be the same because Ernie gave them a chance.

However we have no visa spots, we are lacking in a striker and beggars can't be choosers. 

Exactly. Williams is a lower risk as he is not a visa player and we do not have to let go of anyone for him.

I agree that his speed is not the same these days as when he played for NQ Fury, but he is still more of a true striker than anyone except Krishna and maybe Powell and Appiah. If he is fit, he is no worse than Krishna, and better than Appiah (I'm not sure how good Powell is).

I would say he is worse than Krishna. Krishna has been involved in 9 goals in 13 games this season (6 goals, 3 assists) and he puts in massive efforts tracking back and pressing opposition players constantly, and chasing the occasional long ball. I think hes been our most consistent player this season. I don't think Williams would contribute close to what Krishna has done. 

However, he would be a useful player for squad depth and experience and if he was cheapish I'd take him on a 6 month contract and see how he went.