We're linked with French target man Mikael Mandron. Recently released by Gillingham after declining a new contract. Thought to be an alternative target to the lad from Livingston. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fo...tabled-for-22-goal-assist-rangers-target/amp/
That's some downgrade, his stats for goal contributions look awful. He would offer a plan b which we need but with how little he scores/assists might as well just keep sticking Halme up top.
I think we lacked someone who could hold the ball up up front at times this season. Particularly early on in the season, a lot of pressure was being put on our back 4 because every time the ball went forward, it came back. I'm not saying this lad will solve that, but he's in that sort of mould. His goal record isn't great although I wonder how many assists he has. I hope that playing a centre half up front isn't going to be a long term strategy either. It's a good option to have when you need a goal late on, but not something I hope we're relying on.
Not many assists either, I saw this rumour on twitter yesterday and did a bit of digging and his goal contributions are very low every season even in the national league etc. This lad Dykes looks and sounds much better, we do need a target man but expect and hope for better than Mandron, I am no scout and cant say I have seen him play but given the poor stats he has its a shock that he would appear on the spreadsheet at all.
I think the spreadsheet focuses on a lot more than just goals and assists. I'd love to see it one day, but it would likely blow our minds with the detail on there and what it covers. Multi-million pound companies are built on these analytics and stats. Patrick was talking about selling the algorithm to the US about 12 months before he passed away.
Of course there will be more to it but for a striker or any attacking player the main thing has to be goals and assists etc. Will be way more than that and he may be a good player this lad but given his track record and the list of clubs he has been at it doesn't fill me as a fan with much hope.
I think there's less pressure on goals in today's game depending on the system you play. And it depends on the definition of an assist too. I know nothing about this kid so have nothing to add. Was purely replying to the spreadsheet comment. There could be a whole host of columns that have really positive numbers that suggest in the right system they would contribute to a positive impact on the game. Better players can bring out the best in some of these rough diamonds - or he might just be a Barry Conlon.
You are right there is much more to it he could be a diamond and he is on a free. But given this lads track record and clubs he has played in it seems a weird pick but our board do have a decent record with signings, most tend to be half decent but I am certain we could find better.
Again, no comment on his ability as I just don't know. Depending on wage demands and cost it might be one of those punts that we recycle back down the pyramid and ultimately costs us nothing if it doesn't work. Nothing suggests we're signing him to be our first choice #9 for next season as we're just assuming.