WBA53 match thread

[baggieal]

Even though he isn't clinical in front of goal, he offers us a lot. He chases after balls and can be a nuisance when he's at the top of his game.

I think he's our best available striker for those reasons. Weimann is probably a better finisher, but he can't offer us what Asante can in terms of nuisance factor. Especially playing Southampton away, we need someone who can help us get up the pitch.

I also thought he played really well versus Preston, and did okay on Saturday too.

Yes he played well against Preston but from two very easy sitters one of which my late granny could have scored! We need someone who knows where the net is and goals win matches. I will be seething on Friday if the same easy sitters are missed FFS! Good shout with AJ up front as lovely crosses come in from Fellows and Johnston and long throws from Furlong but nobody there!! Can Asante head the ball?

Yes we know he works hard - links up play blah blah but we will get 2/3 chances probably on Friday.............

[mickd1961]

I've said this for a while. If we've been losing by the odd goal this season I don't know why we haven't chucked Ajayi up top for the last 5 mins and play direct.

He's big and quick, so can be a handful just with his attributes. Plus, he's not got a bad scoring record for a defender.

Exactly this 123!👏🏻

[SwedishBaggie]

Exactly this 123!👏🏻

Agreed 100 %, I”ve been advocating Ajayi for a very long time as a forward option, previous seasons too. This season he might very well be one of our best options…