How on earth has this guy reached the age of 29 without getting a shot at the big time? His finish against Derby yesterday was superb, making the opening with his left foot and burying the chance with his right. That was quality!
He is 6'2" but skilful on the ground, and boy does he know how to find the back of the net, as 112 goals in his last 229 league games shows. True he has been firing them home in the lower divisions but that finish yesterday screamed quality to me. Pardew mistakenly snapped him up for a little over £1million from Bristol Rovers after seeing a picture of songwriter Rick Lambert's wife (pictured below), but he has proved an absolute snip, firing the Saints to promotion last season and to the top of the Championship this.
Tomkins and Reid will have to be on their guard on Tuesday night!
He's very good, or I wouldn't have had him in my fantasy team from the beginning. Ahem
ReplyDeleteHe is the best striker in the Championship and scores goals for fun (60 goals in 101 games for Southampton). Perhaps he's even better than one or two who've played for England recently?
ReplyDeleteAnd well is that Scott Parker lad doing?
ReplyDeleteNot bad so far! Used in the holding role with better players around him! Always said that was his position and role! Have you watched him? the final third is out of bounds! Another booking today though. How well is Demba Ba doing?
ReplyDeleteLoved the sly dig at Pardew! Ricky is not just a goal scorer, he is an intelligent player and he's a master of holding the ball and giving it to the right player.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to a great game Tuesday night, i hope it lives up to expectations
I thought you liked Demba Ba
ReplyDeleteI don't because he left, but Ba is doing well. That's what I was suggesting!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ernest.