Daniel Sturridge

[didierforever 7,349]

Well, it is your right to be happy with him after the WBA game. I personally, after him missing at least 4 clear chances, am not

atleast he got in positions to score. 1.the over the defense mata ball should have been chested instead of being headed, but a wonderful run behind the defense (absolutely impossible to be expected of torres). 2.the over the defense mata ball (yet again) but difficult to get there, if only he could get his feet to the ball, but a difficult chance nonetheless and again torres would have given up much earlier instead of chasing it. 3.the thru ball by mata, excellent run between the defenders and then great ball control to go one on one and just unlucky not to score (it was a great save too),if it was the blonde bitch instead of him he would have lost the ball as soon as touching it. 4. the best chance for me. truly at fault for it. should have passed it to mata. so as I see it, this guy is a BIG UPGRADE for us from the blonde. so no reason for us to be crying over it.

[Styles 9,790]

Ok he missed some chances today but AT LEAST HE WAS IN A POSITION TO EITHER MISS OR SCORE! Torres had ZERO efforts on goal. Not one. ZILCH.

If today didn't prove that Sturridge HAS to start as a striker then I give up.

Isn't it funny how our supports boo and shout at Sturridge when he does something silly but chant 'TORRES TORRES TORRES' every time he falls over the ball or ruins yet another move? Makes you wonder doesn't it.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Look how many more chances we had when he came on, he's SO much better than Torres. Just give him 2 or 3 more games and he'll be firing.

He has to be #1 until January.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Sturridge's finish isn't at his best because he hasn't been given an extended run. Give him 2/3 more 90 minute games at CF and he'll regain his touch. He actually has a good finish as we can attest to last season.

[DYC. 7,542]

Sturridge's finish isn't at his best because he hasn't been given an extended run. Give him 2/3 more 90 minute games at CF and he'll regain his touch. He actually has a good finish as we can attest to last season.

I remember Sturridge getting a lot of stick for messing up good opportunities last season. He mostly scored tap-ins last season if I remember well, a good finish here and there. His finishing has always been his weakest point for me as a natural striker.

Better than not shooting at all though.

[The Skipper 20,609]

I remember Sturridge getting a lot of stick for messing up good opportunities last season. He mostly scored tap-ins last season if I remember well, a good finish here and there. His finishing has always been his weakest point for me as a natural striker.

Better than not shooting at all though.

I don't think that's too true, he was getting a lot of stick because he supposedly took shots instead of letting play develop, not because he was missing chances frequently. Sturridge has a good finish on him, since his youth career the lad's scored tons of goals. He just needs a consistent run in the team - at Bolton he had a couple of great finishes and the same can be said about the first part of last season - you don't score 10+ goals from out wide after half a season without being a good finisher.

[DYC. 7,542]

I don't think that's too true, he was getting a lot of stick because he supposedly took shots instead of letting play develop, not because he was missing chances frequently. Sturridge has a good finish on him, since his youth career the lad's scored tons of goals. He just needs a consistent run in the team - at Bolton he had a couple of great finishes and the same can be said about the first part of last season - you don't score 10+ goals from out wide after half a season without being a good finisher.

Mehh depends on your definition of good finisher. If you specialize in scoring tap-ins, you're shooting doesn't need to be special at all.

But what are we talking about, doesn't really matter. We'll see how he'll manage if he gets a chance.

[Tomo 21,751]

When I see him with the ball I feel like punching him in the face, knowing he'd most surely take a wasteful shot, destroying our attack.

That's worse than losing the ball and destroying our attacks?

[Jase 43,479]

Look how many more chances we had when he came on, he's SO much better than Torres. Just give him 2 or 3 more games and he'll be firing.

He has to be #1 until January.

That. I would happily stick with him upfront than Torres even though their finishing is woeful. At least Sturridge is threatening in the attacking third by making dangerous runs, getting into threatening areas, quick and look hungry for the ball. The same can't be said about Torres.

[zolayes 14,489]

play Bamford at least his name sounds good

[termninja 5,290]

Should've done better, but at least he is getting into positions and looking dangerous...something I cannot say for our other striker who seems to be afraid of scoring.

I'm fully confident that if we give Sturridge 10% of the faith and support we gave to Torres he will use it well and start banging them in on a regular basis...

[Sheva. 5,373]

I said during half time he was playing well and he did even better in the 2nd half, just really wish he had put in at least one of the chances he got.

He did enough though to warrant a start over Torres next game and that's what i wanted most from him.

[DH1988 1,348]

Agreed. Made brilliant runs but simply not played as a striker often enough to put them away in my opinion. Needs to start its like asking kalou to play on the wing for years and then pay him centre forward and expect him to finish like a striker simply doesn't work like that in the real world. Def want him to start up front for us though. Excuse any typos on iPad

[nachikethas 1,154]

somepeople give Torres 2years but won't give him atleast 2month..do what u want danny u r still good than 50mil shit.

[OneMoSalah 8,885]

Agreed. Made brilliant runs but simply not played as a striker often enough to put them away in my opinion. Needs to start its like asking kalou to play on the wing for years and then pay him centre forward and expect him to finish like a striker simply doesn't work like that in the real world. Def want him to start up front for us though. Excuse any typos on iPad

It should of worked for Kalou because he was actually a CF when he moved here. Not a winger. Sturridge is better suited to being a winger though imo.