Ravi
Upper Decker
3rd game in a week
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Lewis Grabban
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Harvey
Chrissy Cohen
I do feel for him a bit because his confidence is obviously shot
But aside from a goalkeeper a striker is the one player whose role can be clearly defined and measured, and pragmatically there's only so long you can persevere with a player who isn't delivering
What hasn't helped is making him captain, which was just plain stupid
But aside from a goalkeeper a striker is the one player whose role can be clearly defined and measured, and pragmatically there's only so long you can persevere with a player who isn't delivering
What hasn't helped is making him captain, which was just plain stupid
West Beach Red
Viv Anderson
If he was a Forest Manager he'd be gone by now
Otis Redding
Try A Little Tenderness
He picked up a hip injury early on tonight which forced his substitution.
Last season, Grabban was the first, and only real striker in the squad, and we were extremely vulnerable had Grabban been injured, suspended or needing a break.
Taylor gives us flexibility up front and creates a competitive edge which is always a good thing.
I think we’ll see an improvement in performances from Grabban under Hughton.
Taylor gives us flexibility up front and creates a competitive edge which is always a good thing.
I think we’ll see an improvement in performances from Grabban under Hughton.
valspoodle
Steve Chettle
Thinking about team selection last night, I can only think 4-4-2 was a last desperate attempt to shoe-horn Grabbs into the team. After his last few games there is no way he could be selected on form.
Perhaps the injury is a blessing in disguise; he can recuperate, it allows others to play without giving the appearance of Grabban being dropped and, hopefully, he will come back with a renewed appetite for the game and for scoring goals.
Perhaps the injury is a blessing in disguise; he can recuperate, it allows others to play without giving the appearance of Grabban being dropped and, hopefully, he will come back with a renewed appetite for the game and for scoring goals.
Alf-engelos Mindminackers
The Artiste formally known as "Wanksy"
He'll come back, but Taylor took his chance, so he can't grumble at not starting the next game.
Otis Redding
Try A Little Tenderness
I fully agree.
I certainly don't include you amongst their number Alf, but Grabban has earned the right to not become the new scapegoat/whipping-boy for certain members of this forum.
Forest ash
Jack Armstrong
Should rename the forum Negative Forest Forum
Totally agree.
One of the commentators last night made the observation that Grabban has had longer scoreless runs and always come bouncing back.
He looks bereft of confidence at the moment but if he is fully fit the ability is still there.
He has a role to play in the first team this season, whether his 'haters' like it or not.
Carlos
Massive Member
If his injury gives him a rest then perhaps it's a blessing in disguise for him.
GreeksBearingGifts
Stuart Pearce
There is absolutely no football logic in writing Grabban off. He is a fine player who scored plenty of goals with consistency over a number of years.
His fitness is a problem though. His style depends on pace and burst and he has none at the moment.
Ravi
Upper Decker
Viktor
Bee Gees Fan Club member #00001
Off to Sabri's side possibly
Statto
Free Kick Specialist
I don't think anyone is writing him off. Just recognising that now, he is out of form, and missing chances / dropping completely out of matches, and we have 2 other strikers in the squad, so can give him a rest to get his form and fitness back.
Otis Redding
Try A Little Tenderness
Really?
Carlos
Massive Member
Got any HP with that?
Carlos
Massive Member
Top quality bit of sauce. Cheers mate.
Carlos
Massive Member
I think they got on really well too considering Sabri made him captain. No smoke without fire etc.
Listen 'ere young man
Jack Burkitt
Lone striker in the blazing heat, lovely.
Carlos
Massive Member
I'd go for the money alone. I have done in the past 
few months and you have enough money to last you a fair while without working. I'd imagine a 2nd tier footballer will be set up for much longer than that.
few months and you have enough money to last you a fair while without working. I'd imagine a 2nd tier footballer will be set up for much longer than that.
Otis Redding
Try A Little Tenderness
It will be interesting to see what kind of fee would be involved should the club be tempted and if the player wants it?
Would CH be happy with Taylor and Guerrero (and possibly Mighten) as his striker options until January?
Haych
John Robertson
Would be silly for Nottingham Forest but probably a great move for Lewis. Qatar is a Muslim country so that may have some swing in his decision.
MASE
Up-Front
Guerreros something of an unknown, dont think theres a raft of goals in his archives. Taylors scored goals, but looking at him under our conditions, he looks more of a poacher than a self sufficient striker like Grabban.
Without wanting him in the short term starting line up, Id be extremely reluctant to go without him until Jan.
Only one caveat, an unhappy Grabban would be next to useless.
Who'd be a manager.
Without wanting him in the short term starting line up, Id be extremely reluctant to go without him until Jan.
Only one caveat, an unhappy Grabban would be next to useless.
Who'd be a manager.