Cyle Larin

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

On 10/02/2026 at 13:30, Badger said:

The one description I’d disagree with is to say he looked ‘mobile’. The main concern for me was that he looked a bit heavy footed and pretty immobile if anything . Hopefully that’s just being rusty and he’ll get up to speed

Totally agree. Pleased enough with his performance yesterday.  He doesn't get shoved off the ball and seems to read the game well and get in positions to receive a pass or pick up a loose ball but he needs to work on his fitness.

[Harry_SFC]

4 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

Totally agree. Pleased enough with his performance yesterday.  He doesn't get shoved off the ball and seems to read the game well and get in positions to receive a pass or pick up a loose ball but he needs to work on his fitness.

He needs work on his fitness but I'm not sure that will improve his mobility. I don't think he's that quick but you get what it says on the tin.

He's a big guy that can hold it up and bring others into play, whilst being a threat in the box. 

[Turkish]

10 hours ago, SWLondon Saint said:

I don't think the 'big guy up top' idea has ever really gone away, has it? Ibrahimovic, Lukaku, Lewandowski, Kane, Haaland just a few examples, all very different of course but also very much par for the course that they're big, strong and hold the ball up as well as often being excellent in the air and able to link play. Players like Messi are the exception that proves the rule.

Forgot to add that Larin is clearly a solid pro who can do that job, which immediately elevates him above the 3/4 tiny amigos we have / had + Downs...

The ones you mention are world class strikers in the case of Halland, Drogba and Lukaku they’ve got everything any team will find room for them, same with the others. I’m talking about a Chris Wood, big guy to hold it up type striker.  Definitely back in fashion after period of not neing the hipster choice. 

[goodymatt]

I feel like his song needs to refer to him loving a shawarma and replacing Arma. Fits too nicely to ignore.

[Osvaldorama]

Bloody great again tonight. 
 

Deserved a goal. Gives our tricky wingers so much time and space, holds the ball up well.
 

Basically just a competent striker that we’ve been crying out for. 

[LGTL]

Great at this level and exactly what we’ve been crying out for. Was excellent tonight and deserved a goal. 

[Harry_SFC]

41 minutes ago, Osvaldorama said:

Bloody great again tonight. 
 

Deserved a goal. Gives our tricky wingers so much time and space, holds the ball up well.
 

Basically just a competent striker that we’ve been crying out for. 

Yep, he isn't anything special but he's a focal point. Someone you can go long to when you're under the cosh or someone who can link play on the counter attack. And he's a threat from set pieces. 

I said at the time the club did well to move Armstrong on for a decent enough fee and get this guy in on loan.

[SuperSAINT]

Decent pace to keep up with Leo for his goal.

[Patrick Bateman]

56 minutes ago, Osvaldorama said:

Bloody great again tonight. 
 

Deserved a goal. Gives our tricky wingers so much time and space, holds the ball up well.
 

Basically just a competent striker that we’ve been crying out for. 

Agreed - put in a real shift, held the ball up, stood up, made space, brought others into play - definitely deserved a goal

[Saint86]

Just now, Patrick Bateman said:

Agreed - put in a real shift, held the ball up, stood up, made space, brought others into play - definitely deserved a goal

He was very good this evening, absolutely deserved his goal, did loads of work which pinned the defenders and created space for azaz and sceinza behind, and was ready for square pass tap ins on at least 2 occasions.

[hypochondriac]

Edit wrong thread! Larin was great though today. Really proving initial impressions before he signed wrong. Something I love to see.

Edited 10 hours ago by hypochondriac

[davefizzy14]

Cyle was class tonight 😊

[saintstowin]

I thought he was good and I wanted him to have the whole of the game to build up fitness, find a goal his performance deserved, and not risk Stewart.

[Toadhall Saint]

Have been pleasantly surprised! When news came through of his signing I wasn’t overly impressed but hey looks like I was wrong and those that know about these things were right. He could have had 2 last night if the ball had been played to him.