Jiri Skalak

Stat Brother · Dec 19, 2016

hans kraay fan club said:
Skalak, Knockaert, and now the addition of Norwood are the three best corner takers we've had at the club in decades. Given the aerial threat of Dunk, Duffy and Murray we are not scoring nearly as many from corners as we should be, IMO.

Although I wouldn't be surprised if the team is currently above average, or at least 'better than x years' when it comes to the goals from deadball stat.

Primarily because goals from corners is such a misnomer, if us supporters knew the truth we'd never get excited about them.

dazzer6666 · Dec 19, 2016

Stat Brother said:
Although I wouldn't be surprised if the team is currently above average, or at least 'better than x years' when it comes to the goals from deadball stat.

Primarily because goals from corners is such a misnomer, if us supporters knew the truth we'd never get excited about them.

Had a look at this once before - varies from league to league but typical averages were about a goal every ten games, or 50-70 corners I seem to remember...........ie hardly ever.

papajaff · Dec 19, 2016

hans kraay fan club said:
You 'want him to prove you wrong'? yet you'd 'rather have Ankergren on the wing............................

I respect your opinion but I think we are a better team with him not playing. We had much better shape going forward when Solly came on on Saturday.

I'd just rather have Murphy or Solly in front of Skalak at this moment.

Normski1989 · Dec 19, 2016

I think both Skalak has definitely had a dip in form recently... March looks like a much better option at the moment. But Skalak still has something to offer and brings a certain level of quality to the team. I'd like to see him play on right wing from time to time, to let him try and get to the line and put a decent cross in. Maybe start him on the bench and bring him on for Knocky, if he's not having a great game.

Sheebo · Dec 19, 2016

He's been a bit off colour recently, but for all he's given us in key goals and assists, what we paid for him, particularly in today's market, is cheap cheap cheap.

Simster · Dec 19, 2016

papajaff said:
I respect your opinion but I think we are a better team with him not playing. We had much better shape going forward when Solly came on on Saturday.

I'd just rather have Murphy or Solly in front of Skalak at this moment.

I agree he was less effective than hoped against Birmingham. But then he assisted 3 times against Norwich fairly recently, and was excellent in the 2nd half against Fulham (although poor in the first). He's not nailed down a starting spot, but he IS capable on his day which isn't particularly infrequent.

Captain Sensible · Dec 19, 2016

He was poor against Brum, he didn't go past his man once, only ever knocked the ball back to Bong, put a lot of unnecessary pressure on Bong. We needed someone to turn their defenders, Skalak didn't and Solly did. Not only that Solly's delivery once he got in key areas was spot on.

mickybha · Jan 17, 2017

Blue Valkyrie said:
Not in the slightest.

Great player.

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15027225.Albion_winger_branded_as_too_inconsistent/

Blue Valkyrie · Jan 17, 2017

mickybha said:
http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15027225.Albion_winger_branded_as_too_inconsistent/

Yes, I disagreed with that article when I read it earlier.

Two Professors · Jan 17, 2017

Everybody has the right to be a critic,but constantly harping on about one player borders on the vindictive.If Chris thought he was 'toilet' he wouldn't play him-end of.

Blue3 · Jan 17, 2017

We are second in the table with a game in hand playing some fantastic football it's a team game we are all part of that team and good teams stick together so no negative comments and let's get behind the team

matski_98 · Jan 17, 2017

Two Professors said:
Everybody has the right to be a critic,but constantly harping on about one player borders on the vindictive.If Chris thought he was 'toilet' he wouldn't play him-end of.

This ^ in spades

Ashley Barnes being one such player from recent memory who suffered some pretty harsh criticism and proved his doubters wrong.

kjgood · Jan 17, 2017

I'm happy to trust our manager, why wouldnt I? he's done a brilliant job. If he thinks Jiri is the man for him and brings something to the squad that he needs then thats good enough for me.

Bring back Bryan wade!! said:
Not wanting to put a downer on our sensational season and this may be just be but did we overpay for Skalak?

Other than decent setpiece and crossing ability I can't really see what else he has in his locker. Easily knocked off the ball, no pace.

As I say it may just be me and I'm not picking holes as genuinely delighted with the way the season is going.

Stat Brother · Jan 17, 2017

Two Professors said:
Everybody has the right to be a critic,but constantly harping on about one player borders on the vindictive.If Chris thought he was 'toilet' he wouldn't play him-end of.

You've not been a Brighton fan for long, have you?

Albion fans have always needed someone to moan about, while sat in silence.

Inexplicably both Skalak and Bong are teetering on the edge of boodom.
Friday night and ***shock horror*** back to back defeats could be the final straw for the silent majority.

crookie · Jan 17, 2017

Stat Brother said:
You've not been a Brighton fan for long, have you?

Albion fans have always needed someone to moan about, while sat in silence.

Inexplicably both Skalak and Bong are teetering on the edge of boodom.
Friday night and ***shock horror*** back to back defeats could be the final straw for the Overly vocal minority .

Corrected for you

Gazwag · Jan 17, 2017

matski_98 said:
This ^ in spades

Ashley Barnes being one such player from recent memory who suffered some pretty harsh criticism and proved his doubters wrong.

Sam Baldock even more recent, Stockdale as well

Blue Valkyrie · Jan 17, 2017

Gazwag said:
Sam Baldock even more recent, Stockdale as well

Soon to be joined by Goldson and Towell.

crookie · Jan 17, 2017

Blue Valkyrie said:
Soon to be joined by Goldson and Towell.

Bit depressing that the boo boys seem to have more targets now than the halcyon days of the Hyypia era

Nixonator · Jan 17, 2017

crookie said:
Bit depressing that the boo boys seem to have more targets now than the halcyon days of the Hyypia era

It was easy then, they could just focus on any of the 479 loans we had and not get much backlash.

portslade seagull · Jan 17, 2017

Stat Brother said:
You've not been a Brighton fan for long, have you?

Albion fans have always needed someone to moan about, while sat in silence.

Inexplicably both Skalak and Bong are teetering on the edge of boodom.
Friday night and ***shock horror*** back to back defeats could be the final straw for the silent majority.

You want to sit with me, the old boy behind finds fault in almost every player on the pitch whilst may I add listening to the commentary and relaying it back almost as if he is using a load speaker

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