2021/22 Ellis Simms

[Bkk Andy]

Not necessarily. The lad has been injured.

Sure but it was a few minutes at the end and he was deemed fit enough for the bench.

 

[mightymoyes]

The fact that Dobbin got on before him doesn't bode well for his chances.

Dobbin is more versatile whereas simms is an out and out striker

 

[tim cahill]

I refuse to believe that he couldn't have done better than Rondon yesterday.

 

[roy vernon]

I refuse to believe that he couldn't have done better than Rondon yesterday.

This

 

[blueloon]

Dobbin is more versatile whereas simms is an out and out striker

Very true, but this may favour Simms in some ways, “ all he has to do” is concentrate on being a better striker. He’s powerful, we know he can finish , has improved his hold up play but is way behind DCL with his aerial stuff and work rate, so lots of specifics he can concentrate on.

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

I'm guessing he isn't fit either and the manager has decided that if it's a choice between an unfit experienced player and an unfit inexperienced player he'll go with the former instead of the latter

That might change if Simms can get up to speed fitness wise

 

[Nymzee]

I'm guessing he isn't fit either and the manager has decided that if it's a choice between an unfit experienced player and an unfit inexperienced player he'll go with the former instead of the latter

That might change if Simms can get up to speed fitness wise

Been out injured since May. Only just returned to training.

 

[Joey66]

Been out injured since May. Only just returned to training.

Agreed , but a run out for 10 minutes for Iwobi or Rondon he would have done far better he needs to get match fit, so why put him on the bench?

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

Been out injured since May. Only just returned to training.

I'm thinking he must be fit enough to do a little bit off the bench, otherwise he wouldn't be on it

You're not going to select a player for the matchday squad who can't play

 

[Nymzee]

I'm thinking he must be fit enough to do a little bit off the bench, otherwise he wouldn't be on it

You're not going to select a player for the matchday squad who can't play

You never know. We often have 2 keepers or spare places. Our bench is like the twilight zone.

 

[messymascot]

If he's not match fit pop him on the bench tonight for u21s against Carlisle give him the last 20 minutes. We don't play against MU until Saturday 20 minutes tonight will do him no harm but might make him an option for another 20-30 on Saturday.

 

[granter79]

If he's not match fit pop him on the bench tonight for u21s against Carlisle give him the last 20 minutes. We don't play against MU until Saturday 20 minutes tonight will do him no harm but might make him an option for another 20-30 on Saturday.

This. He needs games at this level to get back into fitness. Glad he wasn't risked last couple of games. Good for him to be involved in the squad

 

[Eggs]

If he's not match fit pop him on the bench tonight for u21s against Carlisle give him the last 20 minutes. We don't play against MU until Saturday 20 minutes tonight will do him no harm but might make him an option for another 20-30 on Saturday.

…if he’s eligible it’s a perfect opportunity for him to pkay the whole game tonight.

 

[messymascot]

…if he’s eligible it’s a perfect opportunity for him to pkay the whole game tonight.

Yeah he's eligible as he is under 21 and there are 5 places for over age players anyways. You are right start with him see how far he goes. These are actually a level below where he was playing last year so he might be the difference between us winning. He's a goal scorer so if he nicks one will do his confidence the world of good.

 

[Death]

Probably could turn out to be only only disagreement of Benitez so far. Seen enough of rondon to feel united will have a comfortable game. Could really bring a feel good factor if he'd play this lad and he atleast produces a performance. Heckmifnhe scored we would all be buzzing.