Tom Bradshaw

Is this the year when he really comes good for us? I recall it took Winnall a while.

 

Big stumbling block is that he isn't as good as Winnall so I'd say no . Its like comparing barry conlon to Neil shipperley you can wish as much as you want but it aint gonna happen.

 

Needs to step up this season, big year for him.

 

I'd like to think so, he works so hard it would be great to see him flourish. However... this may sound harsh, but I'm just not sure he's quick enough, strong enough or clinical enough. If he was one of the three, there's something to work with and bring the best out of. He isn't going to get in behind with pace, he isn't going to hold the ball up and turn and he seems to need two or three chances to score. For me, his attributes are a decent touch and link up play, arriving onto lay offs to finish. For this he needs a strong, adept partner who can create openings for him. He scored a lot of goals for Walsall and his few goals for us last term suggested evidence of real quality, it's just how we tease that out of a player who looked a little lost at times last season.

 

Sadly i fear not. Hope he proves me wrong though.

 

Bradshaw is screaming out for a strike partner to link up with, someone who can hold the ball up and play him in.

 

You might be right but he missed so many chances lst season I wonder if he is clinical enough

 

He's screaming out for a pair of magic boots.

 

Bradshaw is a better all round footballer than Winnall. His strike rate at Walsall proves he knows where the net is so lets not be too hasty to judge. He had immense pressure last season as his main strike partner did a bell end move away and the provider got sold to villa. This left him quite exposed and cut a lonely figure up top. Armstrong didnt link up at all as his workrate was non existant.
Bradshaw is a valuable asset. Hes the kind of striker i love leading the line. Its all down to hecky and his scouts to find the strike partner he needs now

 

I like Tom. He plays with his heart on his sleeve. I'm not convinced he has it in him to be a regular scorer at Championship level but would be a handful coming on as sub and would have a big part to play if we get relegated as will score regularly in L1.


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How does this explain the amount fo chances he still missed?

 

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I suppose .

 

I don't know if he will do well or not next season I haven't got a crystal ball unlike some. But I won't write him off as my leeds mates told me chris wood was useless and a donkey before last season started he then he ended up finishing top goalscorer.

 

For me Bradshaw seems to lack self belief. If he was as confident as Winnall I feel he'd be just as prolific.

They're both similar in terms of attributes but Winnall thinks he's better than he is and to be fair that works for him.

 

I have no idea how well he will do but confidence is a wonderful thing. I think if he gets goals in the first few games, it will set the tone for his season. If he doesn't, he may well struggle.

 

Egg on face time

 

My thoughts are the same. I like Bradshaw. Would love to see him in a front 2 as others have said.

 

After a season in the Championship , with the right players round him that can supply the passes for him, let's hope he can
score more than the eight he managed last season. He's 25 years old on Thursday, so in my view he really needs to bring the
experience and maturity he's gained to the fore this coming season.

I have high expectations for a number of our new boys and remain optimistic that with their help Bradshaw can ensure he's one of the first names on the team sheet week in week out.

 

Does anything or anyone at the club make you happy?

 

I hope he does.