how many forwards

[cwilliamson85]

With the signing of Stokes what is our best strike force?

[MyJo]

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With the signing of Stokes what is our best strike force?

Riordan out on the left, Benji through the middle and Stokes out on the right

[random sub]

Deeks and Stokes with Benji, Byrne and Nish on the bench to change it if necessary. JJ on a plane back to Finland?

[Expecting Rain]

We`ve got more forwards than Man City now.

[jacomo]

As JJ was in the stands last weekend, I do wonder about his future. I was looking forward to seeing him contribute, maybe even score a goal or two, but maybe this won't happen now?

As for formation, did Stokes not play alone up front for Falkirk? If so, I see him as a straight swap for Nish.

[cleanyman]

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As JJ was in the stands last weekend, I do wonder about his future. I was looking forward to seeing him contribute, maybe even score a goal or two, but maybe this won't happen now?

As for formation, did Stokes not play alone up front for Falkirk? If so, I see him as a straight swap for Nish.

He was injured mind. I think JJ will play a part this season, i would however be more worried if i was Colin Nish.

[The_Todd]

As I said in the PM forum

I hope nobody leaves.

Hibs have a habit of falling away at the sharp end of the season when injuries and suspensions start taking their toll on the squad. With the depth of quality up front we now have, I'd like to think we can avoid that and really push on with a challenge for 3rd.

Maybe another CIS cup would be nice too (I'm not even mentioning the other cup which shall not be named).

[hibbie02]

Famous Five time again???

[Hiber-nation]

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He was injured mind. I think JJ will play a part this season, i would however be more worried if i was Colin Nish.

Surely we'll try to get some deal done to let JJ go, can't see what he's got to contribute. Nish is the only central striker, apart from Byrne I suppose so he'll be staying alright.

[jacomo]

As JJ was in the stands last weekend, I do wonder about his future. I was looking forward to seeing him contribute, maybe even score a goal or two, but maybe this won't happen now?

As for formation, did Stokes not play alone up front for Falkirk? If so, I see him as a straight swap for Nish.

[Keith_M]

....does it take to change a lightbulb?

[RIP]

I think it's all about competition for places and cover for injuries and suspension. There are a number of potential reasons for any one of our forwards losing their starting place e.g.

Zemmama (more than a midfielder) - Ramadan and injuries
Benji - Attitude to training, workrate, loss of goalscoring form and fitness/Ramadan
Deek - Attitude to training, workrate, loss of goalscoring form, fitness, suspension
Byrne - Still to secure a place, depends whether his speed can offset his light build
Galbraith - Still to secure a place, depends whether his speed can offset his light build
Nish - Fitness, loss of goalscoring form, suspension
Stokes - is he fit, can he still cut it?
JJ - is he fit, can he still cut it?

Not being negative but it's unlikely that all our forwards will be free of injury / suspension and firing on all cylinders for an entire season. We need at least 5 or 6 on the pitch / bench with a possibility of 2 or 3 out at any one time

Don't forget we had Zouma, Kurtis, JJ and Deek out recently - that's why we need a pool of forwards to choose from

[Phil MaGlass]

oops.... ahm starting tae look forward tae the season ahead, cant wait until we start firing on all cylinders,cant be too far off now,hopefully scrape a few wins and a draw or so against the OF then royally pump the hertz in november to set us up nicely for the rest of the season.
Mind you the hertz wont be the big game of the season now,I reckon that honour goes to D.Utd.