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Tomer Hemed
- Thread starter Uh_huh_him
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Even then though lets not forget Tomer was left high and dry by being the only fit striker for x months.
He was clearly dead on his feet by the time we got to the pointy end of the season, and it showed.
Justice
Dangerous Idiot
Hemed is better all round player than Ulloa IMO.
Hotchilidog
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- Jan 24, 2009
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Correct. It's not rocket science. Both Murray and Hemed thrive on service. Whilst is not unheard of for them to magic a goal from nowhere they are much happier finding themselves on the end of a decent cross or throughball. That we now have four wide options available this season with March, Murphy, Skalak and of course Knockaert goes a long way to aiding our goal difference this season.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
But despite all that, he scored 17 goals in his first English season in the Championship. That's better than Zamora, Ulloa, CMS, Barnes or even Murray when he was at THAT club.
and yet x weeks/months ago, there were people here adamant he wasn't even top half Championship standard.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
There were some people on here,who didn't think Barnes was even League One standard. You know, that Barnes, who is playing regularly in the Premier League.
- Jul 10, 2003
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I actually think Tomer may be looking a bit brighter this season because we haven't flogged him through nearly every minute of every game as our sole outlet when he or the team have had dips in form like we did last season.
But what do I know, I'm sure it's the kick up the arse and the increased competition that have made all the difference
But what do I know, I'm sure it's the kick up the arse and the increased competition that have made all the difference
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
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Those who sit near me at football regularly hear me bellow 'BARNES would have got that!' Which he would have done.
Those who sit near me at football regularly hear me bellow 'BARNES would have got that!' Which he would have done.
...and then he'd have missed that one.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Those who sit near me at football regularly hear me bellow 'BARNES would have got that!' Which he would have done.
Now who would that be, I wonder?
London Irish
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I think we are top two this season principally because Murray replaced Hemed, the former is a better finisher notwithstanding Hemed's solid virtues.
In many ways I don't think we've been as good in midfield this season as last when Stephens and Kayal carried all before them (hence the wide perception we haven't played well but still have won games) - but all other departments have been better, defence completed by Duffy, more clinical finishing thanks to Murray, a full season of Knocky's deadly playmaking
In many ways I don't think we've been as good in midfield this season as last when Stephens and Kayal carried all before them (hence the wide perception we haven't played well but still have won games) - but all other departments have been better, defence completed by Duffy, more clinical finishing thanks to Murray, a full season of Knocky's deadly playmaking
Were Brighton to have signed Murray instead of Hemed, last season, I doubt he would have coped with the work load required.
I'd love to know how the 'minutes played' stack up for Tomer's first 30 games last season v Murray this year.
Which in turn begs the question:-
Why was such a massive gamble taken by only have 1 Sam Baldock?
Sure it's all but paid off, so we (I) can't get too titsy, but blimey charlie a dangerous game to play!
(In for a penny) With Knockaert's away form should that not read a half season of Knocky's deadly playmaking
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I'd put our better position down to
-fewer catastrophic and coinciding injuries - we were really stuffed around the midwinter period last time
-better cover when we have had injuries and when we've needed to rest players having a dip or just tired (including having Tomer and Glenn, not just one of them - last two games a good example, one starts, one on the bench, the one of the bench comes on and scores - last season when Tomer had run himself into the ground we'd we'd have brought on....er.......sicknote Wilson ?)
-a much stronger defence (sorry Connor)
Don't think Murray is the primary factor, just one of them. All opinions though
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
I'd put our better position down to
-fewer catastrophic and coinciding injuries - we were really stuffed around the midwinter period last time
-better cover when we have had injuries and when we've needed to rest players having a dip or just tired (including having Tomer and Glenn, not just one of them - last two games a good example, one starts, one on the bench, the one of the bench comes on and scores - last season when Tomer had run himself into the ground we'd we'd have brought on....er.......sicknote Wilson ?)
-a much stronger defence (sorry Connor)
Don't think Murray is the primary factor, just one of them. All opinions though
Agree, we've created a lot more chances this season. My own feeling is that Hemed would be there or thereabouts with Murray's tally for the same minutes played. As you've said, having them pretty much injury free and being able to use them both has been instrumental. They both still seem very fresh.
Just spotted that I had the above piccie on my phone. Can't find the thread which talked about the technique Tomer uses....which is basically to wait until the last second, by which time the oppo keeper has committed himself. This photo seems to have (fortuitously) captured that moment.
Agree with every word of that - good summary.
Good shot - can see the keeper has transferred his weight onto his left foot, meaning he has basically no chance of moving to his right in time. I guess if Tomer doesn't see a movement he'll stick it in a predetermined corner.
symyjym
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I'd put our better position down to
-fewer catastrophic and coinciding injuries - we were really stuffed around the midwinter period last time
-better cover when we have had injuries and when we've needed to rest players having a dip or just tired (including having Tomer and Glenn, not just one of them - last two games a good example, one starts, one on the bench, the one of the bench comes on and scores - last season when Tomer had run himself into the ground we'd we'd have brought on....er.......sicknote Wilson ?)
-a much stronger defence (sorry Connor)
Don't think Murray is the primary factor, just one of them. All opinions though
It's all about the service for both of them. March provides this more than Skalak and it is interesting that Skalak wasn't even on the bench against Burton.