Sam Surridge didn't get much time to impress against Arsenal. He probably had about eight minutes and yet even with that he got himself in a good position, with his movement, to take down a cross from Simon Francis and finish with ease to give Bournemouth there only goal of the night.
Why hasn't Surrdige been given more of a go? I find it quite strange that Eddie had been playing Callum Wilson and Dominic Solanke so much, without giving Surridge much of a look in. It is even more surprising when Josh King has been injured and Bournemouth surely need any attacker they have getting minutes and experience as they could be needed in vital games come the end of the season.
Surrdige is young and Eddie will want to bring him on gradually, but from what we have seen Sam is a confident striker that has a habit of getting goals. Bournemouth would do well to let Surridge get 20 minutes towards the end of games just to give him more experience and perhaps let him get a few more chances to score.
It could have been a game that Surridge could have started, but Solanke was given the job. Had Bournemouth been in a stronger league position, Surridge probably would have started in a two up top. Using Fraser though alongside Solanke was a combination that didn't quite work for the Cherries. I think Solanke and Surridge would have been better. Perhaps Eddie just needs to let Surrdige have a bit more than five minutes now and again.
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| Sam Surridge has proved he can score against top teams. |
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For the next few games we must start with Surridge and Dobre to start in place of Solanke and Harry Wilson.
ReplyDeleteMy first 11 until King, Brooks and Stacey return from injury:
Ramsdale, Smith, S Cook, Ake, Rico (Kelly if fit)
Dobre, Lerma, L Cook, Frazer,
C Wilson and Surridge
But no doubt Eddie will keep with the plodding Francis, Gosling, and Solanke. Insanity if he does!
Team is in need of an overhaul. Lewis should be made team captain, and given back his natural position.
I absolutely agree that to bring Surridge on with 1.5 mins of normal time left was absolutely stupid. What was the point?? We were 2-0 down. You bring on subs to make a difference. Changes should have been made at half time, there was nothing to lose. Instead Eddie kept faith in the old guard who are well past it. Eddie is my biggest hero, but sorry, he has lost it!! I put more effort in driving 150 miles to watch this game than the team last night!!
ReplyDeleteRoger Scott
Totally agree with previous comment. 2 nil down and put on Surridge at end of game? You only do that when your winning. 60 minutes is a time to make a tactical substitution and bring on Sam.
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