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Paul Hayes - Number 9 Pressure?

Tommy DowlingTommy Dowling
edited August 2011 in General Charlton

They say that the No.9 is a privileged number (Newcastle, Liverpool etc) and if we go by the recent bunch who've worn it since Jason Euell, Hayes has a lot to do to impress.

Those 9's since Euell: Zheng Zhi, Marcus Bent, Andy Gray, Leon McKenzie, Pawel Abbot and Frank Nouble. Apart from Zheng, they didn't exactly set the world alight did they?

 

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  • paulsturgesspaulsturgess
    No the opposite, they were all absolute pony. But that doesn't mean Hayes will be (although I wasnt bowled over by his contribution on Saturday at the toolbox).
  • Addickted4lifeAddickted4life
    edited August 2011
    given more time i reckon M.bent Could have been a lot better
  • LincsaddickLincsaddick
    given more time i reckon M.bent Could have been a lot better
    more time, bit of desire, effort and a heart .. he could have been a contender
  • StigStig
    To be honest, I can't really remember Zheng setting the world alight either.   All he's got to do, is do better than the people on that list - not much pressure at all really.
  • Ormiston_AddickOrmiston_Addick

    They say that the No.9 is a privileged number (Newcastle, Liverpool etc) and if we go by the recent bunch who've worn it since Jason Euell, Hayes has a lot to do to impress.

    Those 9's since Euell: Zheng Zhi, Marcus Bent, Andy Gray, Leon McKenzie, Pawel Abbot and Frank Nouble. Apart from Zheng, they didn't exactly set the world alight did they?

     

    That list kind of says it all about our recent decline, doesn't it?
  • Kap10Kap10
    given more time i reckon M.bent Could have been a lot better
    I am assuming that is a wind up, it is ot time that Big Bent needed.
  • GranpaGranpa
    Let's not talk about pressure, let's talk about opportunity. Go for it Paul.
  • Oggy RedOggy Red
    Well said, Granpa.
  • stonemusestonemuse
    given more time i reckon M.bent Could have been a lot better

    As Kap says, surely a wind-up ... M Bent didn't give a toss about anything
  • Oggy RedOggy Red
    Mucus Bent seemed to only ever score in a hotel room.


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  • shuffles67shuffles67
    looks like the number 9 shirt could be as much a curse as it is an honour
  • Oggy RedOggy Red
    ZZ might have been given the number 9 shirt, but he was always a midfielder and never used as a centre forward.
    So 9 in number only.
  • Addickted4lifeAddickted4life
    given more time i reckon M.bent Could have been a lot better ; )
    Sorry forget the ; ) face

  • tangoflashtangoflash
    given more time i reckon M.bent Could have been a lot better ; )
    Sorry forget the ; ) face

    NEVER forget the face, you fool.  Sometimes, giving directions is not enough, you have to take them there. ;)
  • Tommy DowlingTommy Dowling
    ZZ might have been given the number 9 shirt, but he was always a midfielder and never used as a centre forward.
    So 9 in number only.
    True Oggy, should've mentioned that in my OP. The season after they gave him number 5 (worn by Andy Reid in 06/07), which for me is traditionally a centre half's number. Strange decisions are made sometimes!
  • LincsaddickLincsaddick
    the thing is FANS, give the man a little time to settle in, he's not Messi so don't expect miracles for at least a month, try to lay off the boos the first time he misplaces a pass and give him a round of applause if he attempts the audacious and it doesn't quite come off and, of course, give him a huge round of applause and a big cheer when his audaciousness does pay off and when he scores or creates a  g  o  a  llllllllll
  • O-Randy-HuntO-Randy-Hunt
    Agreed lincs
  • Oggy RedOggy Red
    Agree too, Lincs ........ unfortunately there is an element amongst our fans who give the impression of not having the intelligence to understand.
  • LincsaddickLincsaddick
    let's hope that the unintelligent don't have the wit to raise a boo when a cheer will do
  • RiscardoRiscardo
    I thought paul hayes complimented BWP very well today
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  • Captain PeacockCaptain Peacock

    Think Hayes played very well today, good hold up play and first touch. Also got in some good positions in the box and really should have hit the target in the second half.

    Was surprised with his fitness and the amount of closing down he did, think he will divide opinions but I have  feeling he will become an unsung hero.

  • ShootersHillGuruShootersHillGuru
    Very mobile and once the team gain cohesion and learn each others strengths I think Hayes will create a lot of chances for others.
  • jimmymelrosejimmymelrose

    They say that the No.9 is a privileged number (Newcastle, Liverpool etc) and if we go by the recent bunch who've worn it since Jason Euell, Hayes has a lot to do to impress.

    Those 9's since Euell: Zheng Zhi, Marcus Bent, Andy Gray, Leon McKenzie, Pawel Abbot and Frank Nouble. Apart from Zheng, they didn't exactly set the world alight did they?

     

    Surely if you go by those that have worn it since Euell, it means that he doesn't have to do very much to impress.
  • JJ21JJ21
    Thinks Hayes is a great player, much more mobile than players like Abbott!
  • cafc_se7cafc_se7
    Thought he was excellent today,once he properly finds his feet I feel him and BWP will be formidable!Benno did well when he came on to!!
  • Paddy7Paddy7
    Did really well today, adding work-rate to his obvious good touch. Formed a great link between midfield & BWP. He was my biggest concern from pre-season but really put in a good shift today. Well done mate.
  • AndyHuntUpFrontAndyHuntUpFront
    A la Teddy Sheringham today
  • LargeAddickLargeAddick
    Thought he had a good game, never going to be prolific but with BWP and all our midfield chipping in left right and centre we'll be ok.
  • grumpyaddickgrumpyaddick

    Hayes has a great touch and good vision but does'nt add much in the way of height and power for BWP.

    No worries that Hayes is a good player (ie much better than Abbot et al) but is he the right partner for BWP??

     

  • Powell Is PleasantPowell Is Pleasant
    grumpy - yes.
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