Thread: Fortune?

Not a bashing thread.

Just a question?

For 3.8 mill are you disapointed such an expensive signing did not start the game last night?

I would have expected a player to be bought to play in exactly the sort of game we played last night. I think in the SPL Fortune will be an asset but for 3.8 mill would have expected an ever present at SPL and CPL level.

I’m not sure if I'm disappointed that he didn’t play last night, as I don’t really rate the guy…

But in principle I hear what you’re saying… 3.8 million for a striker who can only make the bench for our most important game of the season. To me that does seem a little worrying.

From what I have seen from Fortune so far, I have been far from impressed, and I’m not even convinced he will be a hit in the SPL. It’s still quite early to be passing judgements on his ability, but so far, not good.

What worries me most is that Mogga has said, he will be our last bit of business, in terms of strengthening the forward line. But, we clearly need another striker who can score goals!

Originally Posted by Martin

Yes. £3.8m is a lot of money for us and it makes him a 'big' signing. You would hope that our 'big' signings play in the big games. I have real doubts about this guy.

Me also Martin, to me he looks to be going through the motions. No real desire to his play.

He has shown some neat flashes especially when turning defenders, but lacks skill, touch, heart and an all important dig.

Originally Posted by rk1888

I’m not sure if I'm disappointed that he didn’t play last night, as I don’t really rate the guy…!

When the team was read out got to admit was not to disapointed either. Quite telling that our marquee signing was sitting on the bench and many of us felt it was the right decision.

Originally Posted by rk1888

But in principle I hear what you’re saying… 3.8 million for a striker who can only make the bench for our most important game of the season. To me that does seem a little worrying.]!

Worrying indeed.

Keep telling myself that TM must know that Fortune is a player. As it is not like he has only known him for 5 minutes, surely half a season at WBA was more than enough to asses his ability.

Originally Posted by rk1888

From what I have seen from Fortune so far, I have been far from impressed, and I’m not even convinced he will be a hit in the SPL. It’s still quite early to be passing judgements on his ability, but so far, not good.

What worries me most is that Mogga has said, he will be our last bit of business, in terms of strengthening the forward line. But, we clearly need another striker who can score goals!

He must hit it off at SPL level, cant be that bad surely?

Never knew Mogga said he would be the only forward joining, that's disapointing.

I really like Mowbray but I hope I'm proved entirely wrong, I can see Fortune contributing to his downfall.

Cmon Fortune prove us wrong.

Yes, I am. What the fuck was he thinking starting donkey. Every time the ball went up there, he was either looking the other way or out of sight. Fortune would have done a lot better in this role from the start imo.

Originally Posted by Green2thecore

I cannot believe anyone would still defend Samantha.

He is criminal and should never got near the hoops again after last season's shite. I cannot stand him, he is rotten. And as a man, he just seems like a complete tit.

Just like Caldwell he's good enough for the SPL but only just.

Yes definitely disappointed. If your going one up front it's obvious Fortunes the man to do it considering he's been brought here mainly to hold the ball up and bring other into play, something he could have done last night.

I can't be to harsh on Mowbray though because before the game i obviously thought 'why Samaras?', but at the same time i trust the guy (Mowbray) and was saying he's obviously got something up his sleeve so let's see what happens. To criticize him now would be a bit hypocritical.

of course... he should have been on the pitch from the start. I expected him and Skippy to play. We were successful when both of them started. Why not continue playing with the formation we had success before?

I can definetly see him getting off the mark on Saturday

I thought he did well against Aberdeen and could prove to be a good asset in the SPL at least.

I wasn't bothered that he didn't start. No doubt Mowbray had plans to bring him and Skippy on as the game progressed. So far all 3 have played in every game.
If all I focus on is the pricetag, it is disappointing so far.
I think he does add something to the team and will be quality in SPL at least. But we still need another goal poacher.