Kurtis Guthrie (Merged)

On trial for town in the behind closed doors game against Mansfield

Big unit. Physicality up top appears to be the thinking.

Averaged about one in four prior to his recent time with Bratfud and Vale. Was he used more as a sub there?

Defo good track record in national , set up the FGR goal at Wembley as well

Quoted from Poojah

Big unit. Physicality up top appears to be the thinking.

Definitely think it looks be that approach.  Listening to the Gritton podcast last night and his description of Taylor, he seems very similar in attributes to LJL.  Brings others into play, holds it up, acts as a foil for others.  Totally honest I can't remember an awful lot about Guthrie's style but his height suggests he's a similar ish type player to the other central strikers.

I'd never really fancy having two big units up top but it all depends who you surround them with I guess.  In Grant, Wright, Scannell, Sousa and McAtee there's plenty of mobility to add to the options.

It didn't happen often - and, granted, it was in a 4-4-2 - but I always remember how LJL and Ollie Palmer absolutely ran the show in that play-off win over Eastleigh (in 14/15 was it?).

Both big, but both were also mobile. Both had a presence and chased things down. It wasn't like they played like that fat lad at Lincoln.

Ollie was probably more of a finisher but that was the season when LJL got 20 (or close to it). Absolute nightmare for defences.

Palmer was 6 in 13 for us that season, which gets you 20-25 over the season.

Arguing against my own point about two big lads up top but you're right, they worked perfectly and were a real handful to say the least.  I guess at that point in their careers they both had plenty of movement to bring to the table.  We also benefited from having Nathan Arnold cutting in off the wing which added to the chaos.

Probably a single big unit striker in a 3 up top isn't it going to be? Just summising

We come up with these possible signings, then PH pops 2 out of the bag.

Quoted from 123614

We come up with these possible signings, then PH pops 2 out of the bag.

No disrespect to you my friend but Hurst seems to know what he doing, we only think we know. Would I want to be a football manager, no way?

With Taylor and Lenny injured i would think we need to bring in 2 strikers as it stands.

Quoted from DB

No disrespect to you my friend but Hurst seems to know what he doing, we only think we know. Would I want to be a football manager, no way?

I'm not sure how you interpreted this post, I wasn't slagging PH off, all I was saying is that we all think we know who's coming to the club, then  out of the blue PH surprises us with a couple of really good signings.

Quoted from 123614

I'm not sure how you interpreted this post, I wasn't slagging PH off, all I was saying is that we all think we know who's coming to the club, then  out of the blue PH surprises us with a couple of really good signings.

My apologies if I have upset you. I did not wish to do this but was merely agreeing with you. What I am saying is that reading the many threads and posts about incoming players we all have our opinions and thoughts who would be good for the club, but we are only amateurs. PH is a professional.

Once again my apologies as no offence was intended.

Always liked the look of him. Would be a good signing at National League level I think

He was good for a few teams we played against, chances limited in recent times so maybe that's why he'll consider dropping back down a league for the right deal. Scored a fair few goals, tall but I don't know if he's really physical more of a Peter Crouch lanky deal with long legs and slim. Dangerous on corners with his height if we can get somebody who can take a corner for him to use.

Quoted from Kris2

He was good for a few teams we played against, chances limited in recent times so maybe that's why he'll consider dropping back down a league for the right deal. Scored a fair few goals, tall but I don't know if he's really physical more of a Peter Crouch lanky deal with long legs and slim. Dangerous on corners with his height if we can get somebody who can take a corner for him to use.

He’s nearly 4 and a half inches shorter than Crouch, and nowhere near as gangly either.

I’d take a Peter Crouch though thank you  

Reported to on trial in today’s friendly.
Big unit played against us in playoff final at Wembley
Not prolific but may be ok at National league level having failed to impress in L2 of late

It's further down the page mate  

https://forum.thefishy.co.uk/Blah.pl?m-1626685781/s-0/

Bradford fans telling us to stay away. Prior to Bradford he seemed ok. Not entirely sure anyone can be properly graded on the last two seasons. Apart from Ian Holloway.

Well he's certainly scored against us for enough clubs over the years, plus he scored FOR us at Forest Green one afternoon!

I seem to remember him being pretty big/strong but also good with his feet/skilful when playing against us away at Stevenage.

Quoted from 140381

Bradford fans telling us to stay away. Prior to Bradford he seemed ok. Not entirely sure anyone can be properly graded on the last two seasons. Apart from Ian Holloway.

Bradford were a bit basket case when he was there weren't they?

You're right though, I think the last two years have to be taken with a pinch of salt.  Prior to that his record is decent enough if not outstanding.  

Quoted from RichMariner

It didn't happen often - and, granted, it was in a 4-4-2 - but I always remember how LJL and Ollie Palmer absolutely ran the show in that play-off win over Eastleigh (in 14/15 was it?).

The home leg? Yeah, Palmer's finishes were class that day. We bossed that whole tie from start to finish pretty much. Arnold's second in the away leg was a beauty too.

Quoted from sam gy

I seem to remember him being pretty big/strong but also good with his feet/skilful when playing against us away at Stevenage.

Was he the No 7? Absolutely bossed the first half, was quieter in the second. We were sh*t though.

Quoted from Son of Cod

The home leg? Yeah, Palmer's finishes were class that day. We bossed that whole tie from start to finish pretty much. Arnold's second in the away leg was a beauty too.

His first that night was hardly a tap-in either. Nathan Arnold's just one of those players who, when you think of, just brings back happy memories. And there haven't been too many like that at BP over recent years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJWB8L4vD0s

Looks quite handy here, decent size, fast with quick feet.

If we can rediscover his form from a couple of years ago we should have a decent striker for this level.

I seem to remember him scoring against us with a a backheel flick from a low cross at the front post, in an away game, assume that was for Stevenage as I know it wasn't Fale or Bradford

Quoted from Stew0_0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJWB8L4vD0s

Looks quite handy here, decent size, fast with quick feet.

If we can rediscover his form from a couple of years ago we should have a decent striker for this level.

Has he signed for us?

Quoted from BobbyCummingsTackle

Was he the No 7? Absolutely bossed the first half, was quieter in the second. We were sh*t though.

judging by the video he wasn't.

Can’t believe he’s only 28, seems to have been around forever. Bradford seems to be a bit of a striker’s grave yard, they’ve more strikers than the NUM and most seem to struggle to meet the expectation. Wouldn’t turn my nose up at him, decent finisher and a good size. Always thought he was a bit languid, so will depend if Hurst can get it out of him.

Quoted from Son of Cod

The home leg? Yeah, Palmer's finishes were class that day. We bossed that whole tie from start to finish pretty much. Arnold's second in the away leg was a beauty too.

Nathan's first goal wasn't that shabby either.

Quoted from Poojah

His first that night was hardly a tap-in either. Nathan Arnold's just one of those players who, when you think of, just brings back happy memories. And there haven't been too many like that at BP over recent years.

Quoted from HertsGTFC

Nathan's first goal wasn't that shabby either.

Very true, a bit fortuitous though. Wasn't great keeping and it was straight down the middle, I seem to remember? Having said that, he caught it well and it set the tone for the entire performance across both games. Might have turned out differently had he not had a crack there.

Some really nice goals in that video. That "music" was doing my head in though!

Quoted from ska face

Can’t believe he’s only 28, seems to have been around forever. Bradford seems to be a bit of a striker’s grave yard, they’ve more strikers than the NUM and most seem to struggle to meet the expectation. Wouldn’t turn my nose up at him, decent finisher and a good size. Always thought he was a bit languid, so will depend if Hurst can get it out of him.

Hurst doesn't usually do, languid, as far as players are concerned.

Who knows, though? It's amazing how many players do well at one club and then are absolutely awful at another (usually us).

Quoted from Maringer

Hurst doesn't usually do, languid, as far as players are concerned.

Who knows, though? It's amazing how many players do well at one club and then are absolutely awful at another (usually us).

Hmmm, lately most of our sh*t players were consistently sh*t at their previous clubs as well.

Its a hell of a long time since I have seen a striker score so many with his head.

With a couple of wingers who can get the ball into the box at a good headable height, hes the sort of player we want on the end of it.

Did he play ?

Quoted from Fillipe Noche

Did he play ?

Thought you could tell us?

Don’t think he played