Conor Washington?

[johnp]

Washington really needs a 4-4-2 so can't see him playing much unless we're losing and need to change the system or if Polter gets injured. Maybe if we get another quick striker we could play him in a two up front from the start and play through midfield (like Fulham did against us last year with NcCormack & Dembele)

[Ramsey is god]

I Like CW and think he can do it at this level, however i do agree with the thoughts of the OP, that not sure where he fits in. We clearly want to go with 1 up top and im not sure he can do that role effectively for us. Could be used as a winger, but then we start falling into square pegs, round holes that has been a big reason IMHO of our recent downfalls.

Can be used when we are losing to bring on and stick next to Polts to try and get a goal back, but cant see him starting too many games. We probably need a striker in who is similar to Polts.

[qpr4life]

Out of interest, can someone explain what type of Striker they think Connor is, in-fact what kind of striker is Polter.

Either way, can they both play together? Or are they too similar?

[acricketer]

Why did we spend 3 million on him if he is never going to fit into JFH's plans?

[West London is Rss]

I think Conor will know and understand the score at the moment.

Polti is playing very well - He'll have to wait for his chance.

[qpr4life]

I think Conor will know and understand the score at the moment.

Polti is playing very well - He'll have to wait for his chance.

Weds....

[LoftusRoadLad]

Conor CAN play up top. We will have the midfield to accommodate him when everyone is fit. Just that we will keep the ball on the ground instead of hoofing to Polter. That depends on the strength of the opposition's midfield.
Conor has pace and def has a role to play this season.

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[Stanley]

Why did we spend 3 million on him if he is never going to fit into JFH's plans?

I think he is very much in JFH's plans.

It's a long tough season. Plenty of games. You're always going to need strikers with something different to offer; and CW is a very different type of player to Polter.

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

Out of interest, can someone explain what type of Striker they think Connor is, in-fact what kind of striker is Polter.

Either way, can they both play together? Or are they too similar?

Polter a target man. Used for power strength and height.

Washington more a nippy fox in the box type, quick on to threaded balls and very active in and around the 18 yard box.

Can they play together? For me absolutely yes. I've always liked the 'big man, little man' combinations. Polter to win balls into the box and harass defenders, Washington to pick up the scraps and loose balls. Unfortunately for those that like this way, like myself, it seems JFH is not keen on it.

I can only see Washington being utilized if we need to change our style of play, drastically if the usual way is just not working. That or an injury to Polti obviously. Can't see him getting a massive amount of playing time if I'm honest.

[QPR Rickson]

Polter a target man. Used for power strength and height.

Washington more a nippy fox in the box type, quick on to threaded balls and very active in and around the 18 yard box.

Can they play together? For me absolutely yes. I've always liked the 'big man, little man' combinations. Polter to win balls into the box and harass defenders, Washington to pick up the scraps and loose balls. Unfortunately for those that like this way, like myself, it seems JFH is not keen on it.

I can only see Washington being utilized if we need to change our style of play, drastically if the usual way is just not working. That or an injury to Polti obviously. Can't see him getting a massive amount of playing time if I'm honest.

Completely agree

[qpr4life]

Polter a target man. Used for power strength and height.

Washington more a nippy fox in the box type, quick on to threaded balls and very active in and around the 18 yard box.

Can they play together? For me absolutely yes. I've always liked the 'big man, little man' combinations. Polter to win balls into the box and harass defenders, Washington to pick up the scraps and loose balls. Unfortunately for those that like this way, like myself, it seems JFH is not keen on it.

I can only see Washington being utilized if we need to change our style of play, drastically if the usual way is just not working. That or an injury to Polti obviously. Can't see him getting a massive amount of playing time if I'm honest.

Cool, so we agree and therefore it is technically feasible and possible for both to play IF he thinks its tactically right.

[Ramsey is god]

Cool, so we agree and therefore it is technically feasible and possible for both to play IF he thinks its tactically right.

Seriously doubt we will start any matches this season with 2 up front. good to have the option to change mid-game if it aint going to plan, but need another polter esq type forward as cover i think

[swede]

Maybe Washington also can do a job for us as winger, together with ScoobyDoo and Ngbakoto? Would be interesting to see him in that role,he has the attributes to do well in that position. Then buy another Polter-esque player as back-up/first choice CF.

[Hove Ranger]

I reckon connor can play the lone striker role, just differently to polter. Making runs in the channel, stretching defences and creating space behind him for Chery. Its a plan B to playing the more target man type player. Played up front on his own in the Euros, closing down from the front and working hard which fits into Jimmy's new system.

[hal9thou]

Unfortunately for those that like this way, like myself, it seems JFH is not keen on it.

Apart from the fact that his preferred system rules it out, neither are convincing back to goal. Very difficult to pick two forwards when neither of them is that comfortable holding up. Incredibly hard to justify picking CW at the expense of almost anyone else at the moment, he clearly needs confidence / improvement. On the plus side Polter has definitely moved on up, hopefully in time CW will as well. But the fact is that right now we're short up top, the more so minus JET.