A fit Brooks is huge for AFCB's promotion push

It was fabulous to see David Brooks contributing once again to AFCB's performance in the match at Birmingham City. He may not have scored the most spectacular goals, but he certainly knows where the goal is and arrives at the right time, which is going to cause a lot of Championship teams a headache.

David Brooks is already making an impact.

David Brooks is like a marauding missile that is just amazing to watch. He floats past players and picks up very intelligent positions. Against Birmingham City, he didn't want to let go of the ball that often and his first goal at the end of the first half was a perfect demonstration of that when he might have picked out a colleague, but in reality, he only had eyes for getting a strike on target. While the goal was given a big helping hand with a large deflection, it was struck firmly enough to keep on target.

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What we did see what Brooks coming in off the wing and I think this is where he is most dangerous. He freely cuts inside and goes directly at defences and that makes defenders commit themselves, which opens up the back lines.

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Keeping Brooks fit is going to be the challenge. With the international break, he will no doubt play several minutes for Wales as might Chris Mepham. We have seen both players suffer from injury problems, but it's Brooks that really could have a big impact on Bounrouth's promotion prospects. Of course, if he keeps scoring in November and December he could attract interest in January, but Bournemouth have to get themselves in a position where they could be looking to go up automatically and that may help keep Brooks at the club.

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