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Moussa Dembele
Topic Started: 28 Jun 2016, 11:59 AM (860,596 Views)
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Name checked as a big game player by the manager in latest official website preview piece. It makes sense to start him tomorrow as he's our best striker and we don't have another game for a while.
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29 Dec 2016, 07:45 PM
If I've done my math right he's averaging 2 goals per game against Sevco ... here's hoping he has an above-average afternoon on Saturday.
Or you could look at it that his trend is to score two goals fewer per subsequent game. Therefore we should expect him to get -1 this game. an OG?
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Wan cell on the radio last night " Dembele is a battering ram that runs straight at ye and Griffiths with his playing on the shoulder of the last man and arcing his runs " stopped listening there ...... decisions decisions , ahhhhhh wonderful isn't it .
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30 Dec 2016, 11:16 AM
I actually think Griffiths is the slightly better all round player but they are very different. However Dembele's style is all wrong for the Huns so I'd start him tomorrow and would be confident of him scoring despite a relatively poor run.
If you're not trolling, I have to ask, how do you come to this conclusion?

In what way is Griffiths a better all round player?

*edited for clarity*
Edited by morpheus, 30 Dec 2016, 05:06 PM.
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30 Dec 2016, 12:35 PM
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I wouldn't put it past BR to spring a surprise like that. I know he has been reluctant to play both, but this could well be a situation that calls for a wee surprise to catch sevco off guard. Usually, any time they have both started Dembele has stayed up front and Griffiths has been moved wide or back behind Dembele. What hasn't been tried, as far as I know, is reversing this and leaving Griffiths up front with Dembele in the hole. They are both quite different types. Dembele is the bigger stronger striker who can use that strength hold off defenders, while Griffiths relies on his pace and positioning. They both shoot well with either foot and can also head the ball effectively. But Dembele seems to me to be the more versatile player and could well fit into Rogic's slot behind Griffiths.
Just an idea (that will no doubt be ridiculed). :(

Edited by kellybhoy, 30 Dec 2016, 05:34 PM.
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30 Dec 2016, 05:33 PM
jungo
30 Dec 2016, 12:35 PM
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I wouldn't put it past BR to spring a surprise like that. I know he has been reluctant to play both, but this could well be a situation that calls for a wee surprise to catch sevco off guard. Usually, any time they have both started Dembele has stayed up front and Griffiths has been moved wide or back behind Dembele. What hasn't been tried, as far as I know, is reversing this and leaving Griffiths up front with Dembele in the hole. They are both quite different types. Dembele is the bigger stronger striker who can use that strength hold off defenders, while Griffiths relies on his pace and positioning. They both shoot well with either foot and can also head the ball effectively. But Dembele seems to me to be the more versatile player and could well fit into Rogic's slot behind Griffiths.
Just an idea (that will no doubt be ridiculed). :(

I could see them playing together in this one and Dembele getting behind that Sevco defence and scoring a hat trick pretty easily. Mind you, he's only thirteen so maybe just a double this time.
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Rumoured that Leigh is to start.

Correct choice :thumbsup:
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30 Dec 2016, 08:41 PM
Rumoured that Leigh is to start.

Correct choice :thumbsup:
4 goals from 2 games against them this year. Moussa deserves to go again
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30 Dec 2016, 08:58 PM
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30 Dec 2016, 08:41 PM
Rumoured that Leigh is to start.

Correct choice :thumbsup:
4 goals from 2 games against them this year. Moussa deserves to go again
Correct. Goals against Astana, Be'er Sheva, Man City and Gladbach too. The boy thrives on the big game atmosphere.
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30 Dec 2016, 05:33 PM
jungo
30 Dec 2016, 12:35 PM
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I wouldn't put it past BR to spring a surprise like that. I know he has been reluctant to play both, but this could well be a situation that calls for a wee surprise to catch sevco off guard. Usually, any time they have both started Dembele has stayed up front and Griffiths has been moved wide or back behind Dembele. What hasn't been tried, as far as I know, is reversing this and leaving Griffiths up front with Dembele in the hole. They are both quite different types. Dembele is the bigger stronger striker who can use that strength hold off defenders, while Griffiths relies on his pace and positioning. They both shoot well with either foot and can also head the ball effectively. But Dembele seems to me to be the more versatile player and could well fit into Rogic's slot behind Griffiths.
Just an idea (that will no doubt be ridiculed). :(

Saw this suggested on another thread the other day.

Think it's an interesting idea, but not sure that this is the best game to try it out.
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oneillsrevolution
30 Dec 2016, 08:41 PM
Rumoured that Leigh is to start.

Correct choice :thumbsup:
I've heard the opposite
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30 Dec 2016, 09:02 PM
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30 Dec 2016, 05:33 PM
jungo
30 Dec 2016, 12:35 PM
Play both
I wouldn't put it past BR to spring a surprise like that. I know he has been reluctant to play both, but this could well be a situation that calls for a wee surprise to catch sevco off guard. Usually, any time they have both started Dembele has stayed up front and Griffiths has been moved wide or back behind Dembele. What hasn't been tried, as far as I know, is reversing this and leaving Griffiths up front with Dembele in the hole. They are both quite different types. Dembele is the bigger stronger striker who can use that strength hold off defenders, while Griffiths relies on his pace and positioning. They both shoot well with either foot and can also head the ball effectively. But Dembele seems to me to be the more versatile player and could well fit into Rogic's slot behind Griffiths.
Just an idea (that will no doubt be ridiculed). :(

Saw this suggested on another thread the other day.

Think it's an interesting idea, but not sure that this is the best game to try it out.
Dembele came on and played behind Griffiths at home against the Israeli side.
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30 Dec 2016, 08:41 PM
Rumoured that Leigh is to start.

Correct choice :thumbsup:
Wrong.

Also wrong :thumbsup:
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30 Dec 2016, 09:23 PM
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30 Dec 2016, 08:41 PM
Rumoured that Leigh is to start.

Correct choice :thumbsup:
Wrong.

Also wrong :thumbsup:
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30 Dec 2016, 09:02 PM
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30 Dec 2016, 05:33 PM

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Saw this suggested on another thread the other day.

Think it's an interesting idea, but not sure that this is the best game to try it out.
Dembele came on and played behind Griffiths at home against the Israeli side.
Didn't realise that. How did it work out as I can't remember?
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30 Dec 2016, 05:33 PM
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30 Dec 2016, 12:35 PM
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I wouldn't put it past BR to spring a surprise like that. I know he has been reluctant to play both, but this could well be a situation that calls for a wee surprise to catch sevco off guard. Usually, any time they have both started Dembele has stayed up front and Griffiths has been moved wide or back behind Dembele. What hasn't been tried, as far as I know, is reversing this and leaving Griffiths up front with Dembele in the hole. They are both quite different types. Dembele is the bigger stronger striker who can use that strength hold off defenders, while Griffiths relies on his pace and positioning. They both shoot well with either foot and can also head the ball effectively. But Dembele seems to me to be the more versatile player and could well fit into Rogic's slot behind Griffiths.
Just an idea (that will no doubt be ridiculed). :(

I can't see Dembele as a No 10, he's capable of causing havoc as a main striker but too much to ask at this stage that he adapt to a deeper role and his overall awareness isn't quite there yet. Dembele should start as the main striker as their centre backs are easily dragged out of shape and as others have said he seems to have the balls for the big games.
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30 Dec 2016, 09:38 PM
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30 Dec 2016, 09:02 PM

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Dembele came on and played behind Griffiths at home against the Israeli side.
Didn't realise that. How did it work out as I can't remember?
Pretty decent. He took Rogic off as he was blowing out his backside and they were starting to get time on the ball to bring it out from the back. Dembele stopped that from happening and the game swung back in our favour.

I'd imagine if you wanted to play that way it would depend on the game. Dembele would be better in the air so going long would be an option. He's not going to pick a killer pass like a Rogic, though. I think it's an as and when required option and not something that plays to our strengths. Nor is Griffiths out wide or in the hole.
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30 Dec 2016, 10:01 PM
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30 Dec 2016, 09:38 PM
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Didn't realise that. How did it work out as I can't remember?
Pretty decent. He took Rogic off as he was blowing out his backside and they were starting to get time on the ball to bring it out from the back. Dembele stopped that from happening and the game swung back in our favour.

I'd imagine if you wanted to play that way it would depend on the game. Dembele would be better in the air so going long would be an option. He's not going to pick a killer pass like a Rogic, though. I think it's an as and when required option and not something that plays to our strengths. Nor is Griffiths out wide or in the hole.
You would think blowing out your backside would speed you up.

A wee arse-jet if you will.
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