Callum Wilson (9 Viewers)

[JosephBFC]

Callum is an incredibly intelligent and experienced forward, picks up excellent positions and can link the play well. I think he’ll complement Schade’s pace and movement very well in a forward line. Indeed, there were one or two glimpses of it today in the 2nd half. I can’t see a scenario where he starts 3 games in 10 days though

 

[BFC1997]

He’s a player perfect for playing in a front two. Maybe not for 90 minutes, though, at this stage.

 

[aawharris]

Looks like the "thank God Thiago will miss 3 games, he is crap" brigade will get their wish to see Wilson starting 3 games in quick succession.

 

[cliffbee]

Doubt he will, Schade will play in the middle I reckon.

Don't see that happening myself. Thought Schade struggled in lone striker role today till Wilson came on late. In my opinion, Wilson is a much more effective No 9 with bags of experience and still reasonable pace

 

[Wooburn Bee]

Don't see that happening myself. Thought Schade struggled in lone striker role today till Wilson came on late. In my opinion, Wilson is a much more effective No 9 with bags of experience and still reasonable pace

Was actually (pleasantly) surprised by Callum’s pace but then often top sprinters are at peak 30 to 32

 

[davewfilms]

Give schade a go as a 9 could be his Ollie Watkins moment.
Does seem to have the ability and skill set to do this.
With potter and Antony wide and damsgaard
As a 10 and stop this 5 at the back nonsense doesn’t work.

 

[alexcavell]

Remind me when Schade has played effectively on his own up top

Agreed, I've never been impressed by Schade as a lone striker as I don't think he's good enough at holding up the ball, and he's completely ineffective if the opposition defence sit deep. He really struggled against Plymouth who were bottom of the Championship at the time, for example - albeit he has improved since then.

Ouattara has actually looked good as a number 9 when he's played there, such as against Villa in the League Cup last year, and that would allow us to bring in Anthony on the wing.

But - bringing this back to topic - Wilson probably deserves a chance, or he'll be wondering what he was brought in to do, and has done well in his League Cup starts. I doubt he'll manage more than 60 minutes though, so we'll need to have someone prepared to play the last half-hour or so. Perhaps different opponents will require different approaches as we manage the next 3 games without Thiago.

 

[TOXIC BEE]

Remind me when Schade has played effectively on his own up top

Exactly, it’s a myth that he’s good there.

We’ve tried it a few times in the cup - never worked.

We had a few games of it when Wissa got injured 2 years ago - he was poor.

Fantastic player but he doesn’t have the technical ability to lead the line centrally on his own. Too many people seem convinced that because it worked with Ollie it will work with Kevin despite the fact they’re very different footballers - Kev cannot hold the ball up with his back to goal to the level Ollie could for starters.

Even if we didn’t use Wilson I’d rather see Ouattara used centrally before we put Kev there.

(No doubt Keith will do it and he scores vs Everton now I’ve said all this )

 

[cliffbee]

Now Thiago suspension is confirmed, the only positive for me is that we have a good, experienced goalscorer in reserve. Really don't get the calls to play Schade or Ouattara down the middle, neither are anywhere as good a finisher as Wilson. He looks fit, quick and motivated to me and impressed in his Brighton cameo. People are way too obsessed about his age. Just because you're 34 doesn't mean you can't play 90 mins of football.

 

[KenCootesNephew]

My first time seeing him play in the flesh on Sunday. Very impressed with his contribution. Look forward to seeing him lead the line while Igor's on the naughty step.

 

[North London Bee]

We will have to change our style to accommodate him and I suspect Schade will tuck in closer to Wilson with the long balls aimed at him.

 

[alexcavell]

People are way too obsessed about his age. Just because you're 34 doesn't mean you can't play 90 mins of football.

It's not his age, it's his track record. Only two 90 minutes played last season in the Premier League, none in 24/25, and five in 23/24.

 

[jlove]

We will have to change our style to accommodate him and I suspect Schade will tuck in closer to Wilson with the long balls aimed at him.

Agree, he's not a target-man style of centre forward but he's excellent on the end of crosses, so that may mean Diouf at left back and more game time for Anthony.

 

[cliffbee]

It's not his age, it's his track record. Only two 90 minutes played last season in the Premier League, none in 24/25, and five in 23/24.

Hardly surprising he only played 90 mins twice last season as he wasn't first choice No 9. I repeat, it doesn't mean he can't do it if required. In reality, forward players are often substituted for all teams so even if he starts the next three games, he may not finish them.

 

[PGH_Bee]

Hopefully the club is using the break to build a plan on how to effectively play with a Callum Wilson style striker instead of a Thiago-style striker.

 

[Bigbee]

Hopefully the club is using the break to build a plan on how to effectively play with a Callum Wilson style striker instead of a Thiago-style striker.

Theyll probably just stick him in the starting 11 against Everton and see how it goes

 

[Guildford Bee]

I’d be very surprised if he doesn’t start. He was brought in to provide cover and now we need that cover.

 

[Wooburn Bee]

I’d be very surprised if he doesn’t start. He was brought in to provide cover and now we need that cover.

I thought he looked sharp and quick when he came on against Brighton and could compliment well both Dango and Kevin as a three pronged strike force.

 

[brentford born & bred]

Interesting stat on Everton forum, Callum's record against Everton is 9 goals in 12 appearances. Not as good though as Thiago's of 5 goals in 3 appearances .

 

[Windmill Rd Bee]

Can’t remember which post-match interview it was but Keith also said something like “he’s obviously going to be even more useful in the next few weeks”. I doubt he’ll start all 3 games but I’m sure at least 1 or 2.

 

[South Acton Bee]

Remind me when Schade has played effectively on his own up top

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