Bailey Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 When Stern played the 2nd half today, I noticed he was dropping very deep and the team as a whole were looking to create openings through him. Could it be that Stern adopts a role similar to that of Dwight Yorke at Sunderland? As he gets older, could he possibly sit deeper and become more of a creative influence? Another point too, is how tonight has just confirmed to me that if we keep one striker out of Saga, Rasiak and John, then SJ is the one to hold on to. He fits into our new system much better than Rasiak, and Saga seems to have all but gone. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 Agree keep Sj over the others, he is the best technically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Saint Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 Thought Lallana looked more lively and creative in that role dropping deep in the first half. Still impressed with John though and hope we can keep him but would rather see him stay as the main striker and use Lallana playing off him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 6 August, 2008 Share Posted 6 August, 2008 I think that Stern will be wasted in that role - he remains our best CF imo. This thread highlights one thing though, the flexibility of our system. For example, Lallana could adopt a role on either wing or in the hole. BWP down either wing or CF. Dyer down either wing. Surman could play in the hole as could Euell or even Skacel. I could go on. The point is that during the season -and even during games I reckon - we will see a lot of players in a lot of roles. Should be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordshire_saint Posted 6 August, 2008 Share Posted 6 August, 2008 We'll be a bit over-stocked in that position if he is going to be used there, Lallana and Euell are both capable of doing the job there. Whilst I'd like to see McGoldrick given a decent run this season, Stern John will still be useful purely for the fact that he has that knack of scoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumstead_Saint Posted 6 August, 2008 Share Posted 6 August, 2008 I think McG, John and Patterson competing for the 1 striker position might be enough. We couldn't keep Rasiak and Saga happy too. Rather get the sales wrapped up as quickly as possible. I'll second that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 6 August, 2008 Share Posted 6 August, 2008 I think McG, John and Patterson competing for the 1 striker position might be enough. We couldn't keep Rasiak and Saga happy too. Rather get the sales wrapped up as quickly as possible. Which would hopefully free up some money for a loan full back or two..... James sounds like he could make the step up, but after him we are a little short of experience. And as others have said, youngsters WILL have a drop in form or get injured/tired as Surman seemed to last season, so for 46 games + (hopefully) some cup matches we need cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfredKo Posted 6 August, 2008 Share Posted 6 August, 2008 Did John play well last night? I also want to know did Rasiak play well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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