15-08-2022, 07:34 PM
(15-08-2022, 04:21 PM)bluebollox Wrote:(15-08-2022, 02:06 PM)DeepBlue Wrote: So all those urging the Eisners to splash the cash on him early in the window are proved dramatically wrong. Being patient has it's rewards.
But to be honest I do not think we need him now .... Bishop is better and he & Piggott are both more experienced, and Scarlett seems more than adequate back up. Can't see how we could accommodate Hirst into that equation so we shouldn't be too worried if he goes elsewhere, but going for a free is a big surprise.
If its the Hirst from Jan onwards we'd be mad not to try.
Not sure Bishop is better. Hirst from Jan onwards was a superb finisher, he's also quicker & from what I've seen able to run the channels better than Bishop. Its no slight on Bishop, he's a excellent striker. But to have both would be fantastic.
I certainly don't remember Hirst t as a superb finisher. I don't remember him as a good passer of the ball either.
What I do remember was that he has the pace to frighten any defense and willingness to try and batter his way past any centre half that dares to get in his way.
He would be a tremendous asset to the squad and would give us an option to play one up front, if needed. If one of our strikers gets injured, Hirst would be ideal as backup.
He gives us options. Sign him!