Shevchenko

[middleoftheshed 388]

It's hard to make an evaluation from the highlights but from what I saw, yesterday once again Sheva wasn't getting anything from the rest of the team. One example is just before SWPs goal, look at him calling for it when Lamps has the ball, Frank went on and shot.

[Steve 10,227]

One example is just before SWPs goal, look at him calling for it when Lamps has the ball, Frank went on and shot.

yea true again he is always in the right positions for the play and to most likely score but he never gets the opportunity cos most the team don't look out for him even when he is in key positions.

[captainmarvel 1]

we can't wait forever for him to find his goalscoring boots back.. we need someone who we can rely on to actually make an impact on the match.. how long have we been waiting for Sheva to get a good goalscoring run going.. he can't make an impact in the Prem.. waste of 30 million.. bring in someone in January who can actually SCORE in the Prem.

[Elliott 7]

Poor Sheva didn't get a chance to show what he can do on Saturday. No service to him whatsoever.

[EskWeston 696]

Poor Sheva didn't get a chance to show what he can do on Saturday. No service to him whatsoever.

Sheva's movement has always been pretty good for us. His finishing has not been so good.I fear that he will never recover now, i hope he does, but only by getting games will that happen and playing our system with Drogba fit it just won't happen

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I agree. With each game that passes, he is losing more confidence and fans are losing more patience. They are already beginning to get on his back, and I feel sorry for the man. He is human, afterall.

[EskWeston 696]

I agree. With each game that passes, he is losing more confidence and fans are losing more patience. They are already beginning to get on his back, and I feel sorry for the man. He is human, afterall.

I didn't think his last season was as bad as was made out. But there was a lot of pressure put on him to get better and it just hasn't worked out. Clearly a class player who has just struggled to settle......

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I agree, exactly. 14 goals for the season is a respectable total. People were expecting instant return for the £30 million, expecting 30+ goals from Sheva, which isn't fair. If I remember correctly, Sheva had 9 assists in the 06/07 campaign, which is 23 goals he had a significant part in.

[EskWeston 696]

I agree, exactly. 14 goals for the season is a respectable total. People were expecting instant return for the £30 million, expecting 30+ goals from Sheva, which isn't fair. If I remember correctly, Sheva had 9 assists in the 06/07 campaign, which is 23 goals he had a significant part in.

There is also no doubt that Sheva being on the pitch contributed greatly to Drogba's massive goal tally for the season. He found himself in much more space than he did previously or he does now..It's a shame but it looks inevitable that he won't be here past the end of the season.

[Steve 10,227]

Sheva had 9 assists in the 06/07 campaign, which is 23 goals he had a significant part in.

that isnt to bad i think if he doesnt show much in the next few games he might lose more confidence in himself and he wont put all his heart out onto the ground like he always does because he will be so down on himself, he really just needs a few lucky breaks

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Well, not playing is not helping his confidence. Mr Grant seems to prefer Drogba and Kalou over him. BUT he should be playing regularly during the ACoN. Hopefully, he can show his worth then. Its the only chance I can ever see him getting.

[EskWeston 696]

Well, not playing is not helping his confidence. Mr Grant seems to prefer Drogba and Kalou over him. BUT he should be playing regularly during the ACoN. Hopefully, he can show his worth then. Its the only chance I can ever see him getting.

That period is going to be crucial for his future. However IF we do sign a new Striker in Jan then he may not get that chance. Kalou should be starting every game though, his scoring and assist record this season is outstanding, plus he is a constant threat.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Quite true. I feel soon, Kalou will be putting away even more chances. He is a good player and has bene cracking so far this season. My only concern is that he is missing some glorious chances, the Derby game being a good example when he ballooned over. A more experienced striker would have buried it, I wish these kind of things would fall for Shevchenko.

[EskWeston 696]

Quite true. I feel soon, Kalou will be putting away even more chances. He is a good player and has bene cracking so far this season. My only concern is that he is missing some glorious chances, the Derby game being a good example when he ballooned over. A more experienced striker would have buried it, I wish these kind of things would fall for Shevchenko.

Indeed he is still missing lots of chances and easy ones, but that also says a lot about his ability in my opinion. The fact is he creates so many chances for himself and others that he is doing it better than anyone for us. His goals to games ratio bust be the best in the team at the moment...He still has a way to go, but with his talent if we can fine tune it he could be world class.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I agree, and only playing lots of games is going to improve him, so you're spot on with that point. I think 16/17 goals is a reasonable target for him season, but I have every confidence he will exceed that if he had already netted five with a quarter of the campaign gone. I would say he could get 20, but with him going to the ACoN, he will miss a fair amount of games.