Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz of BRASIL - sponsored by Notcher, who has constantly said that he's not a PL striker

[Notcher]

Brilliant that he's getting some goals now. Absolutely chuffed for the lad.

It does prove he's not a striker who can lead the line on his own. It's no coincidence that his PL output has changed on a sixpence since Wood came in. Wood occupys the defenders and it allows Jesus to operate in the pockets off him as the No10/false 9.

Absolutely delighted that Pereira has found the formula and had the bollocks to do it. Not many managers would do it.

 

[Strummer]

Brilliant performance, he’s absolutely showing some cracking form at the moment.

As Michael Dawson once said: „Love to see this!“

 

[SandyReid]

Dare say on this form could he make the Brazil squad? Imagine MGW Wood and Jesus at the WV

 

[Professor Wolfgang Schnell BSc. PhD.]

3 goals in the last 4 league games for him now.

Since we changed the title of the thread...

 

[Strummer]

Since we changed the title of the thread...

It was written in the stars !

 

[Notcher]

Who shall I criticise next?

 

[TDC]

Still some twats wanting to sell him at the end of the season.

Yep, they walk amongst us.

 

[The Frog]

Who shall I criticise next?

Thing is though Notch we are seeing the best of him playing off a proper 9 which when you look at his play style makes so much sense. We just haven’t had that before now

Edit: spotted your prior post saying just that.

That said, this is why I couldn’t get the criticism of him as he just carried on game after game being asked to play a role that isn’t his

 

[Carlton Cosmo]

I felt he could have got a hat trick if they kept him on. It's not the first time he has scored 2 for us and subbed off.

 

[Rosie’s A Red]

Who shall I criticise next?

Morato?

 

[SparrowsAnus]

Who shall I criticise next?

McAtee, you’ve left him alone so far.

 

[Bing Crosby's Head]

Who shall I criticise next?

You could always go for one of the Murillo's. But which one?

 

[Listen 'ere young man]

Joins MGW on 20 GAs for the season.

Well done young man.

 

[Strummer]

A frankly cracking performance from the young man, he seemed to be popping up all over the place, especially in the first half.

Playing off of a recognised striker is really his position, and you can see what potential he’s got in that role.

Superb!

 

[ARedChester]

I have always loved this guy.

Just imagine, very young, still learning your trade craft and developing as a person and player, otherside of the globe, dont speak the language, into a team with high expectations and then, 4 managers, many different ways of playing for 3 of the 4 managers as they become desperate is quite hard. Then you become the only recognised CF with all expectations on you.

He has done exceptionally well. He has never stopped running, trying or supporting his team under utterly mental situations.

I seriously dont get the beating he has taken. The formations, tactics are not his choice, but he has never stopped.

The last 120 mins of football really show his worth and ability when utilised correctly and the set up is right for the whole team.

Just from last night's highlights his movements, team play and finishing are great. Keep him, he has a home here with us.

 

[FBS]

Name one other premier League club that would take him. Just one.

Most of them I'd say.

 

[Jah]

People rightly praise Sunderland's recruitment, Xhaka being a highlight and we while overall our poor recruitment is probably the main reason we find ourselves where we currently sit, just 10 million for this player could make him the signing of the season, at least in English football.

 

[T.B.T.]

I think Igor thrives when he’s in a more supportive role rather than in isolation as a sole striker.

The confidence and maturity he has shown is exciting.

He’s definitely a grower.

 

[Agent Penguin]

Only one team in the Prem have two players who have scored 15 or more goals, across all completions.

MGW and Jesus.

 

[adam09]

Who shall I criticise next?

The entire Wolves side

 

[RedRich]

So is he a striker or not?

Yes, but can't be left isolated, sandwiched between 2 monster prem defenders with 'hopeful, balls dinked in to him.

Give him the support and hey ho, here we go

 

[adam09]

People rightly praise Sunderland's recruitment, Xhaka being a highlight and we while overall our poor recruitment is probably the main reason we find ourselves where we currently sit, just 10 million for this player could make him the signing of the season, at least in English football.

I have criticised it too but that was mainly the expensive purchases. McAtee and Kalimuendo I will say haven't had too many chances but Bakwa and Ndoye have disappointed. Zinchenko, Lucca and Luiz weren't great either.

On the flip side - Igor has done very well in his first season here. Savona, Netz and Jair look solid buys and Hutchinson obviously had the English player tax but has contributed. Ortega was a great pick up.

It's been very 50/50 this season.

 

[vertigored]

His header for mgw goal was perfect, really happy he’s hitting his stride now woodys back

 

[Rzar]

Yes, but can't be left isolated, sandwiched between 2 monster prem defenders with 'hopeful, balls dinked in to him.

Give him the support and hey ho, here we go

I think he can do that, he probably does that better than most.

Just don’t expect him to score loads when he does, then again, what striker can you expect that of?

 

[Cureboy]

Love this lad. What a signing.

Even when he was going through that barren patch, he was still putting himself about and showing great attitude.

Thriving now playing behind Chris Wood. That goal last night wasn't as easy as he made it look, he can certainly finish when given the chances.