Originally Posted by
pass_and_move
I never really look at goals as a guide to judge the ability of a striker. You can't always purely judge them on that. Team formations can play a part in how a striker can fare. If you look at Bradshaw this season then he's been up there on his Todd trying to fight a losing battle. Bradshaw isn't built for the lone striker role. He doesn't have the attributes to hold the ball up properly or win Ariel battles in the centre circle. His strength is being in the penalty area. Look at his goals this season, all poachers type efforts. He thrives on service and playing with a hold up striker
Look at John Hendries goals in the promotion season. Without Paul Wilkinson would he have scored so many? I don't think so. Neither would have Redfearn.
Paul Wilkinson was as valuable as any goalscorer cos he did so much unselfish work and set up play. He also roughed up the defenders with his physical presence, held the ball up, kept it simple and kept possession. He didn't score bucketloads by any means but I think he was arguably the best and most effective striker we've had in years.
Neil Shipperley was another striker with everything. Classy player that lad. A tell thi if Bradshaw laiked alongside a Shipperley or Wilkinson then he'd score 20 a season. I ent seen much of Kieffer Moore but he looks from what ive seen like a physical grafter. I like strikers in that mould but they'll never score 20 a season. However, its so naive to say oh hes shyte cos of an average goals output. Their contribution to the team is far more important.