Tom Cannon F Sheffield Utd b.2002

[Eirambler]

The gist of it with Cannon is that he's no good out wide and he can struggle as a lone striker. However as a second striker alongside someone else he's very effective. Which actually potentially suits how we set up. Realistically he's maybe not competing with Parrott and Ferguson to be our number 9, he's competing with Ogbene and Armstrong, among others, to partner one of them.

Of course, you could also just start both of Parrott and Ferguson, but I like the idea of holding Ferguson in reserve to bring on in the second half.

[rebelmusic]

Had a great game today, winning most of the duels and very unlucky not to score. He's very Parrot-like and I think a move to continent would do him wonders

[Eirambler]

He is very settled in the middle of England though, it's not a coincidence that all his clubs have been in the english midlands and north, he has chosen moves specifically based on geography at times. I think he'll have a really good career in the Championship and will be a solid long term squad option for us.

[rebelmusic]

Interesting..do you think he's peaking in the championship then? I was hopeful he had another level or two that he might reach

[Eirambler]

You'd never know. He's a year younger than Parrott but he just hasn't kicked on yet the way Troy has. If I was guessing now I'd say Championship stalwart with a season or two at some point in the EPL via a promotion, but I could be wrong.

[Demesne Lad]

Not a regular starter in recent weeks, but came on in the 59th minute and scored a few minutes later.

[rebelmusic]

Played the full 90 on Monday and Sheffield UTD had 21 shots at goal....nothing converted.

Screaming for a summer move away from England imo. He has similarities to Parrot so maybe AZ might snap him up after they offload Parrot this summer. Could be a shrewd bit of business. UTD would need to accept a loss on him though considering they forked out 10 mill for him...Parrot cost AZ 6.7 which is mental in retrospect

[Eirambler]

He's actually the top scoring Irish striker in the Championship this season. Though that maybe says more about Idah, Armstrong and the rest than anything.