BZ unfair scapegoat?

[wortonranger]

Pardon me if I missed something -but surely Zamora hadn't played a competitive game for months? Quite how he was supposed to come in and play Austin's role is a mystery to me. HR knows more about football than all of us lot (or the world truly is mad), but it seemed a desperate call and we would have been better off without any recognised striker, try to hold on, and used AJ for the last half hour. I sincerely trust that there is a medium term plan in existence involving a new striking option in January, hence the reason for Chevanton's contract not being renewed. Those on here and other boards calling for a sacrificial head (even Harry's) need to get real. The roller coaster ride is still on, it's more fun than the last two years and, thank goodness, we are not Chelsea ( or Man U) fans, who believe they have a divine right to win every single game or the world ends.

[Rebel R's]

I think last 2 games have brought a lot of people on this board down to earth with a bang,the same few who predict we will win by " at least 2" might finally realise we aren't that good,the standard in this league is very poor,and that was a poor match last night,we fully deserved to lose 2-0.Harry must take a certain amount of blame for leaving us in a position where we had to play a half fit BZ as a lone striker last night,but I agree,all the blame shouldn't just be directed at him,apart from dunne and hill,the whole team were very poor.2 new strikers needed next week

[ollyhoops]

I think BZ is past his sell by date, although I agree Harry shouldn't had started him if he wasn't fit.

I think the transfer window can't come soon enough as he badly needs another striker.

[MattyRangers]

He's woeful. Should just hang his boots up. I've defended BZ on here for a long time but enough is enough, yes I know yesterday was his first game back after his op, but that doesn't effect the very basics like making a cRoss. At one point yesterday he had acres to just whip a cross it and he sliced it off for a goal kick. Terrible player. Foolham must be laughing their nuts off that we paid £4m or whatever it was for him.

[Glevum_Hoop]

Both AJ and Booby Z are out of contract in the summer which will release circa £90k in wages so expect big changes in the summer not before. Fully expect us to continue to but players that see us as a step up but not on atrinomical wages.

[qpr]

Can't blame Zamora for nicking a living, can blame Harry for thinking he's some sort of Baby Jesus

[wortonranger]

If Bobby is Baby Jesus who would play the rest of the parts? -at the risk of spoiling the season of goodwill, the donkey seems the easiest part to fill!

[tetters]

He's woeful. Should just hang his boots up. I've defended BZ on here for a long time but enough is enough, yes I know yesterday was his first game back after his op, but that doesn't effect the very basics like making a cRoss. At one point yesterday he had acres to just whip a cross it and he sliced it off for a goal kick. Terrible player. Foolham must be laughing their nuts off that we paid £4m or whatever it was for him.

Always has his back to the goal. Drives me nuts.

[wortonranger]

Continuing the nativity idea -how about Joey as all three wise men?

[stanistheman]

I can't really blame Zamora for last night, but in all honesty he should not even have been picked to play.

I agree that Redknapp has not really done the club any favours by picking him or not signing anyone else to play up front. The least he could have done is play one of the youth team strikers, who would surel;y have been a massive improvement.

Just why Hitchcock is out on loan is unclear to me. he may not be good enough but surely is better than Zimmer frame Zamora.

I would rather have seen them play without a recognised striker and play the following team and try and nick a draw;

Green
Simpson Dunne Hill Assou-Ekotto
Henry Jenas
Benayoun (or SWP, Hoilett) Carroll Kranjcar
Phillips

[twranger]

Pardon me if I missed something -but surely Zamora hadn't played a competitive game for months? Quite how he was supposed to come in and play Austin's role is a mystery to me. HR knows more about football than all of us lot (or the world truly is mad), but it seemed a desperate call and we would have been better off without any recognised striker, try to hold on, and used AJ for the last half hour. I sincerely trust that there is a medium term plan in existence involving a new striking option in January, hence the reason for Chevanton's contract not being renewed. Those on here and other boards calling for a sacrificial head (even Harry's) need to get real. The roller coaster ride is still on, it's more fun than the last two years and, thank goodness, we are not Chelsea ( or Man U) fans, who believe they have a divine right to win every single game or the world ends.

Top post.......this is why the champs is the best league imo.....as you say, a roller coaster, and truly exciting....so much better than the Prem.

[dsqpr]

Pardon me if I missed something -but surely Zamora hadn't played a competitive game for months? Quite how he was supposed to come in and play Austin's role is a mystery to me. HR knows more about football than all of us lot (or the world truly is mad), but it seemed a desperate call and we would have been better off without any recognised striker, try to hold on, and used AJ for the last half hour. I sincerely trust that there is a medium term plan in existence involving a new striking option in January, hence the reason for Chevanton's contract not being renewed. Those on here and other boards calling for a sacrificial head (even Harry's) need to get real. The roller coaster ride is still on, it's more fun than the last two years and, thank goodness, we are not Chelsea ( or Man U) fans, who believe they have a divine right to win every single game or the world ends.

While I agree with the gist of your post, I would like to point out that is now 3 losses and only 7 points in our last 6 matches. That is not promotion form and something needs to be done to address it.

[Wolfy]

He is useless. What does and has he brought to the team? He should retire why he can walk because he cannot run or jump.

[Stanley]

Phillips whipped in an excellent cross last night which their gk effortlessly caught completely unopposed with an unmarked Zamora barely a yard from him. He didn't even TRY to challenge for it.

Saying that, its not his fault if Harry picks him when he's unfit.

[Factamondo]

im a qualified gas engineer and electrician........if i failed to perform at the level required i wouldnt earn a living.........whats zamora's excuse!