Although recognized predominantly as a defender, Samba made several appearances as a striker in the latter stages of the 2008–09 season. On 4 April 2009, with Blackburn losing 1–0 against Tottenham Hotspur, he started the second half up front. Blackburn went on to win 2–1, with manager Sam Allardyce claiming Samba's impact as "key to victory".[5] During the next league match against Liverpool at Anfield on 11 April, Samba again started as a lone striker, with Benni McCarthy being left on the bench. He continued to play as a striker in the next match against Wigan Athletic in the 2–0 win for Blackburn. By the end of the season, he had made 39 appearances, including 35 Premier League starts and four cup games and scored three goals in all competitions.
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yeah i think we are. maybe if we're looking to get forward and nick a goal in the last 10mins, ben haim could come on alongside hill, onuoha, and fabio/traore and push samba up. but definitely not for a whole game.Top Scorers 2018/2019
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When he is up to fitness he will certainly be a significant threat a set pieces. It may also free up Clint Hill to get on the end of more as the opposition will surely have to make plans for Samba that will let him off more lightly?#standuptocancer
#inyourfacecancer
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I think this is a last resort when desperate for a goal and nothing else. He isn't great with the ball at his feet from what I can see/recall. Arial presence and power though can't be questioned. Man is a monster.
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Originally posted by Bluehoop View PostWhen he is up to fitness he will certainly be a significant threat a set pieces. It may also free up Clint Hill to get on the end of more as the opposition will surely have to make plans for Samba that will let him off more lightly?
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Originally posted by northampton rs View PostRemember Big Dan, was it against Lids at home a couple of seasons ago?
Their defence look terified!
I can recall him trying a volley and it just looked clumsy ....like a bigger version of Dominic Iorfa ......except he was onside !!
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You should talk to Ted, he thinks its a good idea too, but then again he thinks Dan ****tu would do the same job!2011-2013, 2 seasons in the Premiership, 76 games, 14 wins........two years of my life I'll never get back!!
2013/2014 mediocrity topped off with a win at Wembley....
2014/2015 was pretty much the same as 2011-2013.....
2015/2016, average at best.....
2016/2017, same old, same old....
2017/2018, aim low, avoid disappointment!
Its the hope that kills you!
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