Beto

[AjaxAndy]

I wonder how many goals Beto would be on if he had played the majority of the minutes that have been given to Barry? 15? 18?

Would we be looking to replace if he'd had that output?

Just posing the question.

Problem is Barry was given those minutes because of how bad Beto was. You can't really extrapolate that over a season because he doesn't perform as he currently is for that length of time.

I think the Beto we saw after Moyes came in last season, and the Beto over the last 8-9 games, would be someone we'd all happily give a full season to as a first choice striker. I'd be more than happy to forgive things he's weak at if he continued to be a good focal point and score a reasonable number of goals... We have a large enough sample size to know that this isn't something he can sustain over a longer period unfortunately.

[kramer]

He really is quite a solid striker for this level as long as his first touch isn’t regularly starting counters for the other team.

If he’s worked out most of his issues controlling the ball, I’m happy with him continuing to play a big role next season.

[Bluebridge]

We don't need 3 strikers, why would we need that many when we've gone through a season with only 2 without issue?

Without issue?

[AjaxAndy]

Without issue?

In terms of availability.

We don't need 3 to provide a greater depth of quality as surely any incoming striker would be expected to be significantly better than either leaving.

[kramer]

He’s always capable of dropping a performance like that which is infuriating because he can also be quite good.

An impossible player to figure out.

[AjaxAndy]

He’s always capable of dropping a performance like that which is infuriating because he can also be quite good.

An impossible player to figure out.

Unfortunately he's also capable of dropping performances like that for a full 6 months, so it's concerning to see him back to his normal levels.

[Lazarou II]

Should be up to speed by March 2027.

[AjaxAndy]

Should be up to speed by March 2027.

And by April everyone will be saying that if we just started him every week, and played to his strengths, he'd score 15-20 a season.

Let's dance this dance one more time

[Lazarou II]

And by April everyone will be saying that if we just started him every week, and played to his strengths, he'd score 15-20 a season.

Let's dance this dance one more time

I can't help but like the guy but his performance window is all over the place.

Consistently inconsistent.

[Free Agent]

He is a likeable guy. Just not a PL player though.

[Kerryblueboy]

Needs 4-5 good chances before he scores

[AjaxAndy]

Needs 4-5 months before he scores

Fixed.

[Bumble]

Needs to be moved on in the next few weeks.

12 months left on his contract and he's only declining (from a low base) from here.

You can't build a team around a front man as erratic as this.

[777Kidnappings]

Needs 4-5 good chances before he scores

How many did he score last season. Its just lucky we play such flamboyant attacking football

[bigmanbob]

Looking forward to him being shit again all season but going on a six goal spree on January that stops us selling him