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Funny how Toney and Warnock awarded by the EFL in the same month. Toney for his work on scoring goals and Warnock on his work on putting people off watching Middlesbrough
What are those imogies supposed to be? Can't work them out at all.He’s on Soccer AM this morning , The boy never misses![]()
He’s on fire .....What are those imogies supposed to be? Can't work them out at all.
You know I thought they were cakes with icing on!He’s on fire .....
Lol ...... Well he is the icing on the cakeYou know I thought they were cakes with icing on!
Doing his bit for Jamie Powell.He’s on Soccer AM this morning , The boy never misses![]()
I think likelihood is if we did play Forss and Toney together they would play on left and through the middle and constantly alternate during a game. If can achieve it could be very effective at pulling defenders apart but on downside it may reduce both of their effectiveness.could he play wide if push comes to shove? seems to have an all-round game.
Me too![]()
Brentford ace Toney has the confidence of Zlatan.. and voice of Neil Diamond
IVAN TONEY claims to have the confidence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the singing voice of Neil Diamond. And while no-one at Brentford has yet heard him belt out Sweet Caroline or Forever In Blue Jean…www.thesun.co.uk
I like this bloke
You can thank me laterMust be getting very frustrated![]()
He started the game with that strapping on.Looked to be hobbling a bit when substituted and had strapping on his leg......or was he just helping to run the clock down??.........
Yeah, thought so, which makes me still wonder if he’s carrying a knock.....He started the game with that strapping on.
ISRT he's had it on before, maybe it's just precautionary.Yeah, thought so, which makes me still wonder if he’s carrying a knock.....
Altogether now:He only needs one chance...
To be fair, he actually won quite a few balls coming deep but no-one got close enough to benefit, apart from one time first half I think when Josh picked up a header back. Hopefully we'll start to see midfielders and wide men anticipating that better. Pontus played a couple of neat disguised balls into his feet so hopefully we can work on that too..We dont play many balls into his feet and that is making our control in the final third very tough.
Yes but we had the courage of our convictions and put the money down.I massively respect our recruitment team, but with respect signing the League one top scorer and player of the year for north of £5million up front, is hardly finding him playing in the Azerbaijanian third division.
He’s had it on pretty much all season!He started the game with that strapping on.
Do agree, however, I do have a slight worry that we may be developing the ‘Hit the Big Man’ syndrome. Few goals now scored by anyone else so it will soon become Stop Toney Stop Brentford.It was an excellent finish pulled away from his marker and a really deft header to find the corner of the net. Not as smooth on the eye as Ollie was but this guy is shaping up to be some player for us. What is also commendable is his overall work-rate and notable defensive efforts. Another feather in the DF's caps for sure.
In last couple of seasons at beginning of the season wasn’t that a similar story with Maupay and Watkins until we started clicking? Difference with the former was we were also then very leaky at the back. On that subject remarkable that we were at Xmas in relegation territory when we had players in side such as Watkins Maupay Benrahama Konsa and Mepham who between them have reaped us close to £100m!Do agree, however, I do have a slight worry that we may be developing the ‘Hit the Big Man’ syndrome. Few goals now scored by anyone else so it will soon become Stop Toney Stop Brentford.
Understand that we do need some of our other attacking players to start popping a few goals in as well, Dasilva does look the only other likely scoring source at time other than set pieces. Mbeumo temporarily seems to have misplaced his scoring boots.Do agree, however, I do have a slight worry that we may be developing the ‘Hit the Big Man’ syndrome. Few goals now scored by anyone else so it will soon become Stop Toney Stop Brentford.
In terms of shots per game, the current top 5 (with goals and assists) this season is:Understand that we do need some of our other attacking players to start popping a few goals in as well, Dasilva does look the only other likely scoring source at time other than set pieces. Mbeumo temporarily seems to have misplaced his scoring boots.
Could be anything.He started the game with that strapping on.
The point there is that they're getting the chances. Goals will come. Reckon Marcondes will probably be key this year.In terms of shots per game, the current top 5 (with goals and assists) this season is:
Toney 2.5 (11+)
Mbeumo 1.7 (1+5)
Marcondes 1.6 (0+1)
Canós 1.6 (0+0)
Dasilva 1.4 (1+1)
Forss 0.6 (4+0) but in 172 minutes!
Jensen 0.6 (0+3) is the second-highest assists.
There's a lot more needed from the other attacking players.
I would say we are creating less chances (at the minute).The point there is that they're getting the chances. Goals will come. Reckon Marcondes will probably be key this year.
I would say we are creating less chances (at the minute).
I dont think we have got IT involved in recent games. Hes taking his chances which is brilliant but in terms of getting him in behind on a run im yet to see it. Once the wide players are up to speed and we get runners off him and closer im sure we will be a real threat in the final third. Looked slightly frustrated in the last two games.
Agree,although the fact that 15 of our 18 goals this season have come from Ivan and Marcus,is a little worrying.Over 30 goals last year from our wide men,not much sign of that so far this year.In last couple of seasons at beginning of the season wasn’t that a similar story with Maupay and Watkins until we started clicking? Difference with the former was we were also then very leaky at the back. On that subject remarkable that we were at Xmas in relegation territory when we had players in side such as Watkins Maupay Benrahama Konsa and Mepham who between them have reaped us close to £100m!
Totally agree, we need other players to contribute, have been saying that for weeks. Toney will not play every game, or very unlikely.Agree,although the fact that 15 of our 18 goals this season have come from Ivan and Marcus,is a little worrying.Over 30 goals last year from our wide men,not much sign of that so far this year.
Though worth remembering 14 of Said’s 17 came after the turn of the year.Agree,although the fact that 15 of our 18 goals this season have come from Ivan and Marcus,is a little worrying.Over 30 goals last year from our wide men,not much sign of that so far this year.
I think that the reason why we have not got Toney involved recently is that the opposition have closed down the supply to him which may account for Da Sylva being kicked up in the air these last few games. Stop the supply to Toney stop Brentford.I would say we are creating less chances (at the minute).
I dont think we have got IT involved in recent games. Hes taking his chances which is brilliant but in terms of getting him in behind on a run im yet to see it. Once the wide players are up to speed and we get runners off him and closer im sure we will be a real threat in the final third. Looked slightly frustrated in the last two games.
You'll find support/creative players will get lazy, because of his presence they will go long at any opportunity, its a testament to how good he is, but the downsides are what happens when he leaves and players are used to going long at the first opportunity, Its something that coaching staff will need to address, to get defenders and midfielders playing on the floor despite his physical presence.What a wonderful start to his Brentford career, and potentially a better all round striker than Ollie.... but it made me think. Have we changed the way we play at all in order to accommodate such a physical and strong forward?
In no way am I having a dig here, but genuinely curious to know what others think about this. Obviously we’re not playing the “liquid football” we’ve been spoilt with over the last few years right now. I was watching Arse v Villa and some of Villas football was sensational, and honestly reminded me of well, us! Something to do with Ollie maybe? (Obviously DS too)
we don't go long at every opportunity. We played controlled passing football at BarnsleyYou'll find support/creative players will get lazy, because of his presence they will go long at any opportunity, its a testament to how good he is, but the downsides are what happens when he leaves and players are used to going long at the first opportunity, Its something that coaching staff will need to address, to get defenders and midfielders playing on the floor despite his physical presence.
Oh I'm not being critical, I'm just saying what we saw at posh, its something that CAN happen, that has probably become a problem if the team stop using it as plan B and lose quality when executing plan A as a result.There’s fans who love us to go long at every opportunity! (Those that call it Plan B.)
Their debut season? Unlikely.this guy - has anyone scored more goals than IT in their first 14 league games. I honestly don't know but would like to know.