David Goodwillie

[Geoff_Tipps]

Been really impressed with him the past few games, links the play really well and seems to be starting a great partnership with Rooney.

 

Is it to early to start talking about new contract?

[fifered]

Been really impressed with him the past few games, links the play really well and seems to be starting a great partnership with Rooney.

Is it to early to start talking about new contract?

Not denying that his hold up play and link up play with Rooney is coming on but he's also a lazy bugger. Plays at closing down without actually doing anything of note. Needs to up his work rate significantly for me.

[ollie1903]

Not denying that his hold up play and link up play with Rooney is coming on but he's also a lazy bugger. Plays at closing down without actually doing anything of note. Needs to up his work rate significantly for me.

I'm actually astonished at that post. He ran himself into the ground again. He was absolutely fucked by the time he came off.

[Ke1t]

He's a quality player at this level.

 

Calvin Zola was not.

 

As for laziness, anyone ever watch Charlie 'Hands on Hips' Nicholas when he wasn't directly involved in play?

 

Some players aren't busy, but when they get on the ball that's when shit happens.

 

A few years ago we couldn't have afforded to have Goodwillie on our team, he'd have been "a luxury we couldn't afford". But now we've got a midfield who can actually supply our forward line I don't think we'd get much better for the money.

[tup]

He's always been an excellent forward.

 

He just let issues get on top of him for a spell.

[fifered]

I'm actually astonished at that post. He ran himself into the ground again. He was absolutely fucked by the time he can off.

You think? I'm actually astonished by that.

[Ke1t]

He's always been an excellent forward.

 

He just let issues get on top of him for a spell.

 

My thoughts exactly.

 

I see him more like Duncan Shearer, best deployed as an out and out striker, rather than a Billy Dodds who seemed to think anything outside the Dons penalty box was his area.

 

As I say, now we have a midfield that can actually do its job and feed our forward line...

[Dynamo]

I'm actually astonished at that post. He ran himself into the ground again. He was absolutely fucked by the time he can off.

Also surprised to see Goodwillies work rate questioned!

 

Wonder what game some folk watch sometimes.

[fifered]

Also surprised to see Goodwillies work rate questioned!

Wonder what game some folk watch sometimes.

So do I. As I said, other parts of his game are way better than when he arrived and don't get me wrong, im delighted he signed for us but he doesn't close down defenders often enough. For example there were a few occasions in the first half when flood chased down defenders and waved his arm to encourage others to help him close down the defence. Goodwillie was nearest and didn't move. That's nothing to do with being exhausted, it was the first half. Flood ended up chasing the ball from defender to defender.

[Geoff_Tipps]

His overhead kick that was disallowed was superb.

[sooth_stander]

He's a quality player at this level.

 

Calvin Zola was not.

 

As for laziness, anyone ever watch Charlie 'Hands on Hips' Nicholas when he wasn't directly involved in play?

 

Some players aren't busy, but when they get on the ball that's when shit happens.

 

A few years ago we couldn't have afforded to have Goodwillie on our team, he'd have been "a luxury we couldn't afford". But now we've got a midfield who can actually supply our forward line I don't think we'd get much better for the money.

Funny you should mention Nicholas, as a lot of Goodwillie's play reminds me of him; same splay legged flat footed running style, and same brilliant first touch and awareness of where his team mates are.

 

I had him down as an out and out goalscorer, so have been pleasantly surprised at his all round game.

[ollie1903]

So do I. As I said, other parts of his game are way better than when he arrived and don't get me wrong, im delighted he signed for us but he doesn't close down defenders often enough. For example there were a few occasions in the first half when flood chased down defenders and waved his arm to encourage others to help him close down the defence. Goodwillie was nearest and didn't move. That's nothing to do with being exhausted, it was the first half. Flood ended up chasing the ball from defender to defender.

That actually says a lot about the flaws in Floods game. Kind of like watching Zander maraud down the right wing. We're already a man light in centre midfield without him chasing like a heidless chicken on the edge of their box. Maybe Goodwillie realised this.

[mutant]

He is a very gifted footballer and his vision is something i think we have lacked for seasons , he dosnt chase down pointless balls like other strikers, he had a hand in 2 if not 3 of todays goals, and gets stuck in .We need to learn he isnt the kind of striker you lump high balls to tho .... (langfield) Sign him up pronto!

[TwoStars]

Assistant ref today was crapping it every time he came over to the sidelines.

[Sheeptastic]

Really happy with how this signing has worked out so far. We were at a relatively advanced stage in our talks with Boyd when Goodwillie became available, and I remember thinking at the time it would be good if the Boyd move broke down because Goodwillie would prove much better value. He seems to be proving that he is still more than capable of being a good striker at this level.

 

Hope he sees the benefit of staying and we sign him up soon.

[strachanmcgheegoal]

^^^ this ^^^

[dj_bollocks]

As I say, now we have a midfield that can actually do its job and feed our forward line...

 

I'd say we have a forward line that knows how to eat… It's no surprise that since we've gone 4-4-2 we've had more shots on target and more goals. The midfield quality was there last season but the onus was on Rooney, Vernon and Zola to score (and McGinn if he got the chance). But only one of them played up front and the midfield were somewhat goal shy.

 

We just need to sort out the rear now… #TFWTG and the perennial LB question...

[Ke1t]

 

I'd say we have a forward line that knows how to eat… It's no surprise that since we've gone 4-4-2 we've had more shots on target and more goals. The midfield quality was there last season but the onus was on Rooney, Vernon and Zola to score (and McGinn if he got the chance). But only one of them played up front and the midfield were somewhat goal shy.

 

We just need to sort out the rear now… #TFWTG and the perennial LB question...

 

 

Well, that's true too.

 

In fact I've recently been thinking about our forwards, as you do, and I can't remember the last time we had such a potentially great forward line.

 

In fact, we've got a fucking great team right now... it just needs to learn how to remain focused and pick up points against the shite, and we've a team that can actually crack on from last season.

 

This team has more cups in it... and the way Delia has the Plastics playing we might even begin dreaming of more than just the Scottish and League Cup.

 

But we have to invest just wee bit of cash to make that a reality, and I doubt Mr Scrooge McDuck.... I just realised Stewart Milne and Scrooge McDuck have the same initials.... I doubt SM will go for spending any more money.

[Tommy]

Not denying that his hold up play and link up play with Rooney is coming on but he's also a lazy bugger. Plays at closing down without actually doing anything of note. Needs to up his work rate significantly for me.

Can't agree with that , he gets better each game.

[Ke1t]

The worst thing in the world that could happen is we lose him after a year to some Glaswegian filth, either colour.

 

He's our player, playing well and hopefully would accept a deal.

 

Ooft, I hear that.

 

[strachanmcgheegoal]

Surely it's not beyond the creative genius of this site to amend that to a red shirt and his brieks roon his ankles!

[tup]

 

Ooft, I hear that.

 

His airms are much smaller than his head in that photo.

 

I don't think it's real.

[dervish]

Not seen how he played in the last game yet but from before physically he's a lot stronger than I thought to be honest. As has been said has the vision and ability to make passes and score goals. Last time I saw was maybe not 100% sharp but seems he's getting back to that with game time. Seems a definite signing, suits both parties surely?

[The Boofon]

His airms are much smaller than his head in that photo.

I don't think it's real.

Wait until you meet Ebbe next week and you'll change your mind on head/arm body scales.

[tup]

If he's anything like he is on here, I'm not looking forward to meeting him.

[lukas989]

The fact that McNananamamarara didn't get anything out of him (owing to his preference for the ugly Turkish prick) tells you all you need to know about what a cunt he is. Dave is a splendid splendid player. That overhead kick - wowee.

[Huntlysheep]

Great signing

[The Boofon]

Great signing

Welcome back min.

[Huntlysheep]

Welcome back min.

It's good to be back.

[dave_min]

It's impossible to deny that he's not an excellent player.

 

I hate him.