Finally looks to be playing his size. I felt he was a bit like Joe Bugner and didn’t use himself to best advantage but yesterday he was at it and looked so much better for it.
Now he only needs to work on his finishing. Ironic for a player who scores so many.

Tricky Trevor wrote:Finally looks to be playing his size. I felt he was a bit like Joe Bugner and didn’t use himself to best advantage but yesterday he was at it and looked so much better for it.
Now he only needs to work on his finishing. Ironic for a player who scores so many.

I really hope so

Looked immense yesterday, and you know what? If we really got behind him he might score even more goals.

Been excellent recently. Love how he brings the winners into play by holding the ball up then ghosting into the area. Header yesterday was top class

Wood was shredded earlier on here, and some of the criticism was warranted. But the fact is, over the course of a 38 game season, quality will always shine in the end. And Chris Wood is a top quality striker.

I don't know if it was a tactic by them, but their two centre backs seemed to drop off and didn't want to know aerially.

Would have liked to have seen Barnes up against them two. They didn't look all that clever to me.

Bin Ont Turf wrote:I don't know if it was a tactic by them, but their two centre backs seemed to drop off and didn't want to know aerially.

Would have liked to have seen Barnes up against them two. They didn't look all that clever to me.

First half I thought Jay Rod gave us a bit more quality up front.
Buy they all have different qualities.

Bin Ont Turf wrote:I don't know if it was a tactic by them, but their two centre backs seemed to drop off and didn't want to know aerially.

Would have liked to have seen Barnes up against them two. They didn't look all that clever to me.

The young Turkish, centre half (I can't remember his name) has won the fewest aerial duels out of all the premier league centre halfs.

He’s vital to how we play; his work off the ball until recently appears to have gone unnoticed by many; his performances are now being rewarded with a healthy goals return; an absolutely excellent season to date.

I’ll sign him for my fantasy team. That should see the goals dry up!!

Improved massively with his back to goal this season

Good player. Still young and improving as well.

I said in the summer that he'll get 20 goals this season and I still stand by that. He's on 4 (should be 5) in 9 appearances now.

Since the start of last season - More headed goals than any other PL striker

Fretters wrote:I said in the summer that he'll get 20 goals this season and I still stand by that. He's on 4 (should be 5) in 9 appearances now.

Do you mean 20 league goals or in all competitions?

My next door neighbour is a big Leeds fan and didn't think he'd make it in the Premier League. If only the thread where I suggested we sign him hadn't been deleted. I remember ClaretTony saying 'no thanks', but he wasn't alone. Half the posters on the thread didn't want him.

FactualFrank wrote:Do you mean 20 league goals or in all competitions?

My next door neighbour is a big Leeds fan and didn't think he'd make it in the Premier League. If only the thread where I suggested we sign him hadn't been deleted. I remember ClaretTony saying 'no thanks', but he wasn't alone. Half the posters on the thread didn't want him.

Great spot Muchacho, you were the only one who spotted that he was the leading scorer in the championship. What would we do without you and your talent spotting relatives who live near Derby.

FactualFrank wrote:Do you mean 20 league goals or in all competitions?

My next door neighbour is a big Leeds fan and didn't think he'd make it in the Premier League. If only the thread where I suggested we sign him hadn't been deleted. I remember ClaretTony saying 'no thanks', but he wasn't alone. Half the posters on the thread didn't want him.

We heard you frank .....we hear you. Now put the next player forward you don't by any chance live in Leeds ?

He’s at it again...

Quickenthetempo wrote:First half I thought Jay Rod gave us a bit more quality up front.
Buy they all have different qualities.

It wasn't a slant on Rodders or Wood for that matter.

I just would have liked to see Barnes against them two as I think that he would have bullied them senseless.

aggi wrote:The young Turkish, centre half (I can't remember his name) has won the fewest aerial duels out of all the premier league centre halfs.

He looked pretty small for a centre back to me.

Wood has done well since mcniel started playing. He was getting very little service prior to that, having to feed on hoofs up the field and offside too much. Mcniels crosses are food and drink for him.

Our Most talented centre forward since Paul Fletcher

claretnproud wrote:Wood has done well since mcniel started playing. He was getting very little service prior to that, having to feed on hoofs up the field and offside too much. Mcniels crosses are food and drink for him.

Exactly, give him the service and he'll get goals. For so long he was having to rely on scraps and aimless punts forward.

SGr wrote:Wood was shredded earlier on here, and some of the criticism was warranted. But the fact is, over the course of a 38 game season, quality will always shine in the end. And Chris Wood is a top quality striker.

Wood was widely bad-mouthed, as was SD not that long ago. It’s good to see that the more far sighted fans on here are being vindicated for not slagging either off. Personally, I’ve never been happier to be a Burnley fan, and we should appreciate this golden period because who knows how long it will last. FWIW, I really think we can get something from Chelsea at the weekend which is refreshing, because that was one of the teams I used to expect a battering from. These days, anything is possible from this team and manager.

BennyD wrote:Wood was widely bad-mouthed, as was SD not that long ago. It’s good to see that the more far sighted fans on here are being vindicated for not slagging either off. Personally, I’ve never been happier to be a Burnley fan, and we should appreciate this golden period because who knows how long it will last. FWIW, I really think we can get something from Chelsea at the weekend which is refreshing, because that was one of the teams I used to expect a battering from. These days, anything is possible from this team and manager.

I agree. Man City and Liverpool are clearly the best teams in the Prem, by some distance. After that, we can pick up points against any team.

You mean Burnley fans say Wood is rubbish when he plays bad, but he's great when he plays well?

jdrobbo wrote:He’s vital to how we play; his work off the ball until recently appears to have gone unnoticed by many; his performances are now being rewarded with a healthy goals return; an absolutely excellent season to date.

He is vital. We are a much better side with him than without. And I think his goal record is more than acceptable for us in the Premier League. He’s scored 24 in 58 starts plus 13 sub appearances.

A Leeds supporting mate of mine, yes I know, didn’t rate Wood at all calling him a donkey. Just imagine how much Leeds would be benefitting from the service they are providing, if only they had a proven striker leading the attack. I’m so glad they don’t.

Wood was playing the role of Barnes on Saturday hence the number of arial duels he was involved in.
Both forwards, Wood & Barnes, Wood & Rodriguez, know what is going to happen when they release the ball wide so their anticipation is faster than the defenders which makes good attacking football.

Quickenthetempo wrote:You mean Burnley fans say Wood is rubbish when he plays bad, but he's great when he plays well?

Why dwell on the negative? If he has a bad game, he’s had a bad day at the office, that’s all. If he has a good game applaud him. It doesn’t cost anything and you’ll feel better. We know he’s a good player, but no one plays well every game so go with the flow.

BennyD wrote:A Leeds supporting mate of mine, yes I know, didn’t rate Wood at all calling him a donkey. Just imagine how much Leeds would be benefitting from the service they are providing, if only they had a proven striker leading the attack. I’m so glad they don’t.

Interestingly I spent the last part of my journey home from Leicester on a train with some Leeds fans. They said they’d have Wood back in a shot. Mind you, they do have Bamford up front.

ClaretTony wrote:Interestingly I spent the last part of my journey home from Leicester on a train with some Leeds fans. They said they’d have Wood back in a shot. Mind you, they do have Bamford up front.

And maybe like wells given the chance he'll find the back of the net...

BennyD wrote:Why dwell on the negative? If he has a bad game, he’s had a bad day at the office, that’s all. If he has a good game applaud him. It doesn’t cost anything and you’ll feel better. We know he’s a good player, but no one plays well every game so go with the flow.

He's a frustrating player, he scores plenty of goals for us but misses plenty and offside a lot.
He scored a brilliant header on Saturday but made a complete hash of an easy chance and should of scored at the first time of asking with the VAR goal.

We simply can't afford to leave goal scorers out but he will always attract a bit of criticism.

Quickenthetempo wrote:He's a frustrating player, he scores plenty of goals for us but misses plenty and offside a lot.
He scored a brilliant header on Saturday but made a complete hash of an easy chance and should of scored at the first time of asking with the VAR goal.

We simply can't afford to leave goal scorers out but he will always attract a bit of criticism.

He's offside because he follows the gaffer's orders.

FactualFrank wrote:He's offside because he follows the gaffer's orders.

That old chestnut

Quickenthetempo wrote:That old chestnut

The old chestnut which is common sense. Which explains why you won't understand it, as you're not exactly the sharpest tool in the box...

FactualFrank wrote:The old chestnut which is common sense. Which explains why you won't understand it, as you're not exactly the sharpest tool in the box...

He's offside because his instructions are most likely to play as close to the deepest defender as possible. It's the decision makers' speed of pass (or lack of it) that puts him offside a fair amount of times.

tim_noone wrote:

So long as you don't think you're clever. That'll do for me.

boatshed bill wrote:He's offside because his instructions are most likely to play as close to the deepest defender as possible. It's the decision makers' speed of pass (or lack of it) that puts him offside a fair amount of times.

Exactly. tim_noone and Quickenthetempo disagree. I'm waiting for their thoughts on why they disagree. Both thick as pigshit, but would still love to hear their thoughts.

Quickenthetempo wrote:He's a frustrating player, he scores plenty of goals for us but misses plenty and offside a lot.
He scored a brilliant header on Saturday but made a complete hash of an easy chance and should of scored at the first time of asking with the VAR goal.

We simply can't afford to leave goal scorers out but he will always attract a bit of criticism.

It was not an easy chance - he lost his bearings and was not sure where the goal was.
As for the goal - his first attempt was well saved from the keeper who spread himself very well.

Wood is decent and has a good consistent record in this league - there are not many strikers who cost as little as he did who get 10 to 12 goals each season. He’s got 4 goals from 9 games this season.
Of course he could score more but if he gets into that 15 goals a season level he will not be playing for Burnley for much longer.
If you look at the stats of strikers who score 15 goals in the Premier League you will quickly see the difference in price and salary.

FactualFrank wrote:The old chestnut which is common sense. Which explains why you won't understand it, as you're not exactly the sharpest tool in the box...

Maybe not, but then again I've never claimed I could outrun Ronaldo.

FactualFrank wrote:Exactly. tim_noone and Quickenthetempo disagree. I'm waiting for their thoughts on why they disagree. Both thick as pigshit, but would still love to hear their thoughts.

Add to that the fact that our wide players rarely get so far upfield that they create chances through balls pulled back...he'd never be offside from those.

Quickenthetempo wrote:Maybe not

That'll do!

FactualFrank wrote:Exactly. tim_noone and Quickenthetempo disagree. I'm waiting for their thoughts on why they disagree. Both thick as pigshit, but would still love to hear their thoughts.

Show me where I've disagreed?

This is going to end up having a big go at Wood just to win an argument. I was saying fans are right to sing his praises when he does well and not so when he has a bad game.
And then explained why they get frustrated but stated we need him in the team.

FactualFrank wrote:Exactly. tim_noone and Quickenthetempo disagree. I'm waiting for their thoughts on why they disagree. Both thick as pigshit, but would still love to hear their thoughts.

Are you feeling a little insecure tonight, Frank? You seem to be unnecessarily taking digs at people’s intelligence.

Quickenthetempo wrote:That old chestnut

Hardly an old chestnut when both player & manager have said it. The old, tiresome chestnut is the constant reference to it on here.

tim_noone wrote:Show me where I've disagreed?

You laughed at my argument - I'm taking that as disagreeing.

Rileybobs wrote:Are you feeling a little insecure tonight, Frank? You seem to be unnecessarily taking digs at people’s intelligence.

unnecessarily? So you think your dig at me was called for?