Would Robinson work well with a target man

[WJ99mobile]

I’ve been really impressed with Robinson but I wonder if a classic little and large 2 up front would be even better? He seems to drop into pockets quite a lot to get the ball but then isnt in a position to get the ball in behind.

[NYCBlue]

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We’re not playing a style of game suited to a target man. He might work well with a partner though. For me the biggest problem is the speed of play. I have no problem with patient build-up, but when we decide to move the ball into the attacking area it has be quicker and more decisive. We’re giving trans far too much time to adjust and set up.

[D. Advocaat]

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We’re giving trans far too much time to adjust and set up.[/QUOTE]

?? It's not a 5 minute job I'd guess

[the other bob wilson]

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Talking of target men, we get the latest on Davies, Colwill and Adams before every game they miss, but Etete never gets a mention.

[olderblue]

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Etete was a strange signing, like Tanner is he thought of as a project???
We needed an experienced forward , Hughill and Ikepeazu were signed in the January transfer window because we had identified that we needed better than what we currently had to choose from.

With the average tenure of a Championship manager being 18-20 months, it was odd that an inexperienced player was bought in for such a key position?

I hope Etete goes on to fulfill the potential that was spotted with us and he becomes a key player, I just don't see it happening this season

[2b2bdoo]

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Etete was a strange signing, like Tanner is he thought of as a project???
We needed an experienced forward , Hughill and Ikepeazu were signed in the January transfer window because we had identified that we needed better than what we currently had to choose from.

With the average tenure of a Championship manager being 18-20 months, it was odd that an inexperienced player was bought in for such a key position?

I hope Etete goes on to fulfill the potential that was spotted with us and he becomes a key player, I just don't see it happening this season

Had Tanner been playing for the U21s I’ve not really noticed, anyone know how he’s doing.

[Rjk]

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at Preston apparently Robinson was most effective as a 10, would love to see Etete coming good at this level alongside him.
Clearly not as a target man, but think Robinson is best with alongside an out and out striker

[jon1959]

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Talking of target men, we get the latest on Davies, Colwill and Adams before every game they miss, but Etete never gets a mention.

Brief mention in the pre-match press conference before Blackburn:

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-city-news-mark-hudson-25163520

On Kion Etete, the manager said: "Yeah he has missed a bit, unfortunately for him. He had quite a decent injury to the ankle. We are getting him on the grass and then he has to do something specific for him. He’ll be a good addition to the squad and he’s not too far away."

Although I'm not quite sure what much of that means. 'Decent injury'?

[dml1954]

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Why would we want a ‘target man’ ? We are trying to play a different style of football now to what has gone before but all anyone does is complain that we need one. Do Liverpool, Arsenal or Man City play with one - no. If you want to go back to hitting it long all the time then fair enough but I thought that we were trying to get past that type of thing. Quick, mobile and technically gifted forwards is the way to go.

[Hilts]

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We could definitely do with a strong striker who can bring others into play. Ideally be an aerial presence as well.

[PhyllisStant]

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Why would we want a ‘target man’ ? We are trying to play a different style of football now to what has gone before but all anyone does is complain that we need one. Do Liverpool, Arsenal or Man City play with one - no. If you want to go back to hitting it long all the time then fair enough but I thought that we were trying to get past that type of thing. Quick, mobile and technically gifted forwards is the way to go.

Just because Liverpool and city don’t play with one doesn’t mea it isn’t a viable option for most styles of play. Works well with Fulham and mitrovic. It also doesn’t just mean a big tall lump. I’d include Kane, Giroud, Lukaku, ibrahimivic and even Lewandowski as examples of target men

[Former Labour leader]

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Just because Liverpool and city don’t play with one doesn’t mea it isn’t a viable option for most styles of play. Works well with Fulham and mitrovic. It also doesn’t just mean a big tall lump. I’d include Kane, Giroud, Lukaku, ibrahimivic and even Lewandowski as examples of target men

I agree. We really need an alternative to Robinson and Harris up top when it gets tough.
Watched QPR v Reading last night and Andy Carroll played the whole game and scored a pen. He is the sort of back up we need.

[Former Labour leader]

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Just because Liverpool and city don’t play with one doesn’t mea it isn’t a viable option for most styles of play. Works well with Fulham and mitrovic. It also doesn’t just mean a big tall lump. I’d include Kane, Giroud, Lukaku, ibrahimivic and even Lewandowski as examples of target men

Think Man City have a decent 6ft 4ins centre forward .

[City123]

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I’ve been really impressed with Robinson but I wonder if a classic little and large 2 up front would be even better? He seems to drop into pockets quite a lot to get the ball but then isnt in a position to get the ball in behind.

Surely that suggests then that what we need isn't a target man but someone who'll get in behind? The way we play isn't suited to a traditional target man and the way Robinson drops into pockets of space and brings others into play is pretty much what a target man would do anyway

[Former Labour leader]

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I dont junk anyone would argue we would be a better side with Keiffer in it. With Robinson just behind or alongside we would be almost unplayable at this level.