My Fear This Season - Same Old - Same Old

[mickd1961]

When we came up under Giles and had a front two of Mayo and Edwards we only scored about 51 goals.
But I agree, a good striker we have been crying out for since Odemwingie left.
Striker's are the last piece of the jigsaw and the most expensive. That's why we sign attacking midfielders and wingers.

Edwards only played twice in that season Des and Mayo 28 times.

I think Ally Brown was injured for a stretch because he only played 20 odd games but was still top scorer.

It was mainly him, Willie and Bomber who were more up front that season.

[Albionic68]

I really hope Dike comes good, obviously a bit rusty, looks at the moment like a poor man’s Brown Ideye.
Has Cleary signed a contract? If he has why isn’t he getting experience in the friendlies

No Cleary hasn't signed a new contract, he's on a scholarship contract (I think).

Whatever type it is it expires in December as they run to calendar years as opposed to professional contracts which run from season to season.

IF Dike keeps clear of injury he should be fine. His chance conversion rate is actually very good.

We have to remember he only played for half a season at Championship level with Barnsley so there'll be rough edges to his game though.

That and he was recruited to play a hugely different style of football to whatever Bruce will ask of him.