As a follower of the USL Championship I was really enjoying his contributions over there earlier in the year with Monterey, even though they were a struggling side.
He's still second equal in their goalscoring charts across all competitions this season and he hasn't played since June! He was running hot with five goals in his last four appearances to boot before what can only be assumed was an injury layoff since that point.
What was notable though was when Monterey changed coach after a poor run. Previously they were playing with two up top and the play was long and direct, so you'd think as a big lad that would suit him, but it was when they went to a more possession based approach under the new gaffer that he found good returns. He was more of a central figure up top as they switched between a 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1, but with the change in approach he brought others in to play around him with flick on and passes which freed up space for his wider players while he took up free space in and around the box to find his goals.
Good pickup if he can bring his scoring boots back to New Zealand.
He's still second equal in their goalscoring charts across all competitions this season and he hasn't played since June! He was running hot with five goals in his last four appearances to boot before what can only be assumed was an injury layoff since that point.
What was notable though was when Monterey changed coach after a poor run. Previously they were playing with two up top and the play was long and direct, so you'd think as a big lad that would suit him, but it was when they went to a more possession based approach under the new gaffer that he found good returns. He was more of a central figure up top as they switched between a 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1, but with the change in approach he brought others in to play around him with flick on and passes which freed up space for his wider players while he took up free space in and around the box to find his goals.
Good pickup if he can bring his scoring boots back to New Zealand.