OGS has not seemed himself this season IMHO.
He has scored only two goals in the league, which for him is poor.
He has scored only two goals in the league, which for him is poor.
Anyone else concerned by Ole?.
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He hasn't had a proper run in the side, nor had a chance to form a partnership.
No worries about Ole. All strikers go through a barren spell from time to time.
Perhaps one day he'll be as efficient a goalscorer as Baros....
Originally posted by Davo:
<strong>Perhaps one day he'll be as efficient a goalscorer as Baros....
Perhaps Baros will score the winner in the European Cup final one day
Doubt it though
Originally posted by Davo:
<strong>Perhaps one day he'll be as efficient a goalscorer as Baros....
Perhaps one day Baros will score a goal that wins the Champions League.....
He'll need a transfer first though....
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Didn't like that did you Mancs?
Didn't like that did you Mancs?
he complained earlier in oct about being tired. i wonder if the travel and formation has taken it's toll?
I wouldn't be concerned by Ole, of all people. He comes up with the goods when he is needed. I feel with a continuous run in the team he'll start scoring again.
When he first came over Fergie told him that he'd have to wait to become a first team regular
I think he forgot to tell him how long to wait, till he's 40 perhaps
I mean when he was saving games for us and scoring regularly as a sub, it must have been disheartning to be back on the bench week in week out
I think he forgot to tell him how long to wait, till he's 40 perhaps
I mean when he was saving games for us and scoring regularly as a sub, it must have been disheartning to be back on the bench week in week out
Ole missing the target EVER is a shock. He's not in the of form at the mo.
He doesn't seem to be able to do it over 90 minutes, he's best when coming off the bench. I think that he doesn't have the stamina for a full match, but there are no better subs
Ole for a hat trick tomorrow
Given that the whole team is having a tough time - and that service has not been great to the forwards it is stupid to criticise OGS. The goal he scored against Fulham was a classic finish that few other players could have come close too. Yes he can play better and yes he will - hopefully in some of the crunch games we have in the upcoming weeks. Wouldn't swap him for anyone.
Ole and most our squad seem to be lacking in confidence.
Ole was involved in both goals agst leicester....brought down/knocked over for the penalty, then delivering the cross in for Richardson's header.
Ole could do with a goal, but he is contributing up front. He hasn't lost the ability to hit the target, so goals will come again soon.
Ole could do with a goal, but he is contributing up front. He hasn't lost the ability to hit the target, so goals will come again soon.
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I was waiting for that Livvie! Every player is unique, with their own strengths and weaknesses. Overall Ole would walk into almost any side.
Originally posted by oscar74:
<strong>Given that the whole team is having a tough time - and that service has not been great to the forwards it is stupid to criticise OGS. The goal he scored against Fulham was a classic finish that few other players could have come close too. Yes he can play better and yes he will - hopefully in some of the crunch games we have in the upcoming weeks. Wouldn't swap him for anyone.</strong><hr></blockquote>
No, I love you.
I wouldnt worry about him either, the guy has not had a barren spell in his OT career that i can remember so if he does have one now who can blame him! Apart from that he hasnt really had as much of a chance for some reason, Forlan seems to be getting more of a go?
I think the questions about Ole would be best posed to Sir Alex - why hasn`t Ole been able to demonstrate his amazing ability this season? Sure, I understande Sir Alex is tinkering with formations etc but to neglect such a treasure as Ole is poor tactical thinking as far as I am concerned.
Ole has been under-utilised and while I think Ruud is wonderful I would rank Ole above him.
He should never have warmed the bench so much in his career and I thought it would have been the right time to finally give him the extended run that his class of player deserves.
Manchester United and Alex should be thanking their lucky stars they have such a player who never complains about the way in which his talent is sometimes neglected.
Ole has been under-utilised and while I think Ruud is wonderful I would rank Ole above him.
He should never have warmed the bench so much in his career and I thought it would have been the right time to finally give him the extended run that his class of player deserves.
Manchester United and Alex should be thanking their lucky stars they have such a player who never complains about the way in which his talent is sometimes neglected.
Originally posted by Davo:
<strong>Perhaps one day he'll be as efficient a goalscorer as Baros....
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No worries about Ole! His touch is a wee bit off, but it will return!
If a player does his best, and is still dropped/rested/benched, it will eventually affect the player mentally. There have been too many instances like, for instance, the time he scored four against Everton, then one against Valencia, and was then dropped. And I always thought it was a smack in the face when for the 1999 Charity Shield, Teddy and Ole didn't start. They had won the CL for Fergie, and he couldn't even play them from the beginning in a friendly.
Last season he and Ruud were the best scoring pair in Europe. Ole started this season on the bench. Unless he is some super-human character, he has to be demoralised to some degree.
This season, Ole seems affected mentally. He isn't the same happy player - he doesn't show the same exuberance or joy that he did. The smile is still there, but something is missing.
Last season he and Ruud were the best scoring pair in Europe. Ole started this season on the bench. Unless he is some super-human character, he has to be demoralised to some degree.
This season, Ole seems affected mentally. He isn't the same happy player - he doesn't show the same exuberance or joy that he did. The smile is still there, but something is missing.
I agree totally Livvie, he's taken for granted it seems, its as if Alex thinks the usual effects of being dropped frequently don't apply to Ole, but they do. It was an awesome partnership last year, and was the only reason we got back into the title race. Maybe Ole needs to throw more tantrums like other players, and demand a place - or get a Veron like clause in his contract.
Originally posted by Neil Thomson:
<strong>I agree totally Livvie, he's taken for granted it seems, its as if Alex thinks the usual effects of being dropped frequently don't apply to Ole, but they do. It was an awesome partnership last year, and was the only reason we got back into the title race. Maybe Ole needs to throw more tantrums like other players, and demand a place - or get a Veron like clause in his contract.
After last season, the 90 minute/supersub crap should have gone away.
This season, he starts from the bench and scores -and it all starts again!
You can't tell me it doesn't affect the poor little sod! I wouldn't blame him if he came on as a sub and didn't even want to score.
How many people think about OGS when they remember the great Spurs comeback? Not many I'll bet, because he didn't score. But to quote SAF himself "Solskjaer was the key to everything. His pace and runs were magnificent".
He made the Opta team of the season last year, and now reads stuff like "We need a partner for Ruud", from the same "supporters" who get behind Seba and Diego when they're doing nowt.
Seems like Seba and Diego just need a bit of confidence but no-one gives a shit about Ole's.
Not quite no-one Livvie.
Originally posted by Neil Thomson:
<strong>Not quite no-one Livvie.
I'll tell you what's affected Ole's confidence imo.
When he came to OT, we had a big squad - rotation was acceptable and understood.
Now we have a weaker squad by far, but Ole is still not a regular starter, which puts him on a par with players like Phil N. And as reliable as Phil is, and despite some excellent games, he is def. not in the same class as Ole.
Can't tell me that wouldn't affect your confidence or your morale.