The bottom line is if we continue to play 433; Edouard has to be the CF, he is better than Benteke, and will score 20+ goals if he stays fit, Benteke will get 10/12, he is missing to many chances, as he has done, yes, he is good in the air, but wont convert enough chances.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Exactly

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

I don't know if he is a good manager, Tactician, motivator or not, nor do you, time will tell, Nice obviously thought he wasn't good enough

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Should have killed this game, they scored a great goal but we should have put this one to bed. Tekkers seems to have got the fire back in his belly. He was really unlucky not to have a hat trick today.

The ref was awful not just his general decision making but time allowed in injury time. He played 2 minutes in the first half and the Luka stoppage was at least 3 to 4 minutes. There should have at least been 5 minutes of injury time alone in the first half. Fair play to Newcastle they parked the bus and played for the point!

I wrote a post a little while ago where I suggested that Benteke's acquisition has held us back; a large sum was invested in his transfer fee and salary so much so that there was nothing left in the kitty for back up. Indeed, Roy was pushed at one point to experiment with Zaha and Townsend up front! Ironically we lucked out on a cheapo signing, Ayew, who when given the opportunity scored more in one season than Benteke in three, this in a Hodgson team not at that point renowned for creating bucketloads of chances.
To the present, we make a clear statement with the acquistion of Edouard, who one presumes is to be our centre forward moving on. Except that PV is making the same mistake as Hodgson, putting square pegs in round holes to accomodate Benteke.
To cut a long story short, Benteke isn't good enough to be the main man, too many appalling misses that are well catalogued by his statistical return over the seasons.

Edited by southnorwoodhill (24 Oct 2021 8.51am)