Jevons

[Guest swindlered]

Jevons is quite clinical in front of goal. If given a good opportunity inside the box then he is virtually nailed on to make the keeper have to work hard or score. Given this should he have scored more than 15 goals this season? If yes is it his fault for not putting himself in a position to be able to score more goals or is he playing in a system which doesn't cater to his strengths meaning that chances are not being created for him?

[Enoch]

i think he is doin ok as he has been playing with a differnt strike parnter every week

[Guest brizzlered1]

Well he's scored again today - even if it was a penalty - still got to stick them away.

[Nibor]

At this level he suffers from having neither pace nor power, and from playing with a different partner each week.

Good finisher, good technique and vision. Scores goals, and I believe will score more in the division above where his technique will count more.

Lacks movement, could learn a thing or two in that respect from Smith. Decent player IMO, but not on a level with some of the great strikers we've had in the time I've watched City.

[BS3_RED]

At this level he suffers from having neither pace nor power, and from playing with a different partner each week.

Good finisher, good technique and vision. Scores goals, and I believe will score more in the division above where his technique will count more.

Lacks movement, could learn a thing or two in that respect from Smith. Decent player IMO, but not on a level with some of the great strikers we've had in the time I've watched City.

I said pretty much the same today.

I think he has ability BUT he doent put himself about the pitch anywhere near enough. He needs to work harder and improve his movment. If he did this i think he would be very good.

[dezgimed]

I thought he was a decent player at this level, and was a good signing.

don't see whats wrong with the bloke but he doesnt look interested.

Looks pretty poor at this level right now, I thought he was clinical but is definately not.

Really cant see him coping in the division above.

[pdgifford64]

OK but recently has struggled and , frankly most of the time looks disinterested. Having seen Smith at Chesterfield i felt he deserved to keep his place and IMO should have started alongside ES. Not much point in having competition for places if players are going to get back in the team when they are underperforming.

PDG

[Redhyde]

If he'd scored the two chances he had he'd have been magnificent.

If he'd missed the penalty he'd have been terrible.

As it was he was alright.

He's a technically good player who can run with the ball and usually finish adequately.

Don't know about him at the next level, don't know about any of our players at the next level really. He's good enough as is our squad to give himself the opportunity to find out though. But lets get there first before worrying about that.

[NickJ]

Won't cut the mustard in the Championship.

There's the challenge for you Jevo - let's hope you prove me wrong.

[Portishead Red]

1. Lacks pace

2. Cant head

3. Not interested

BUT...

He'll get 20 odd goals a season

[Drew Peacock]

1. Lacks pace

2. Cant head

3. Not interested

BUT...

He'll get 20 odd goals a season

Sounds like Tony Thorpe!

[East End Lad]

I just think if he put himself about more on the pitch he would get alot more support. I know he has scored 16 goals this season, but for me he doesnt look good enough for the Championship.

[Guest CityLad]

He scores on a regular basis, cant really slag him off for doing that.

Strikers are there to score.

[City_pete1]

If we go up, I've no doubt at all that he'll score goals, exactly what he is doing now. With the exception of the top sides in division 2, the rest are no better than in this division.

Disagree, I think the chamionship is a very competitive league and a higher standard of football. A big jump in quality I think.

[cidercity1987]

I thought his performance today summed up why people like him and why people hate him.

He started off really well, some very neat touches, battling for everything and a nice penalty. But then he went missing for long periods and didn't get involved in play too much. I'd say his definitely our 3rd choice striker (just behind Brooker and Showunmi) but his critics should understand he's here to score goals and that's exactly what he's doing.

Some posters said he had no chance of getting 20 goals this season, but he's well on the way to doing that so overall I'm happy with his contribution.

Good player.

[Guest i remember dickie rooks]

Over the past few seasons there have been plenty of posts along the lines of 'until we get a striker who puts away 20 goals we won't get promoted.'

Jevons should finish with 20+ goals and we should get promoted.

But we still moan.....

[Gaffer]

Over the past few seasons there have been plenty of posts along the lines of 'until we get a striker who puts away 20 goals we won't get promoted.'

Jevons should finish with 20+ goals and we should get promoted.

But we still moan.....

Good post!

I think Jevons is an infuriating player, his movement and touch is very good but he doesn't do it on a regular basis. Today was a prime example, he was anonymous in the second half until he saw Smith stripped to come on, then he was like a man possessed and should have finished a good move to put us safe.

I think the style of Jevons, like Lee Johnson, will be better suited for the championship. If we get there...

[City_pete1]

Good post!

I think Jevons is an infuriating player, his movement and touch is very good but he doesn't do it on a regular basis. Today was a prime example, he was anonymous in the second half until he saw Smith stripped to come on, then he was like a man possessed and should have finished a good move to put us safe.

I think the style of Jevons, like Lee Johnson, will be better suited for the championship. If we get there...

I agree, especially in the case LJ. I was watching him with interest today, and he can do some specail things with the ball when he has the time/space. I guess (hope) time will tell on this.

[Gaffer]

I agree, especially in the case LJ. I was watching him with interest today, and he can do some specail things with the ball when he has the time/space. I guess (hope) time will tell on this.

When Johnson is good, he's very very good. When he is bad he has a shocker!

I'm a fan of his, Bournemouth away he was immense, as well as coventry away and various other occasions. He loves quick football on good pitches...let's pray birmingham go up so he doesn't have to tread water there!!

[Collis]

I thought he was a decent player at this level, and was a good signing.

don't see whats wrong with the bloke but he doesnt look interested.

Looks pretty poor at this level right now, I thought he was clinical but is definately not.

Really cant see him coping in the division above.

I didn't think you had a problem with Jevons?

Ive given alot of support for Jevons up until recently when it seems running isnt part of his game.

6 days ago you said your only beef with Jevo was that he doesn't run enough in games after I questioned you on why you don't like him.

Now you are saying he is not clinical, poor at this level etc. Changed your tune a bit. :noexpression:

I think he is probably the most clinical finisher in our squad. I can't remember many circumstances where he has been through on goal in the penalty area and not tucked it away.

I think generally the service to him all season has been poor. The signing of Betsy was quite obviously to rectify this problem. Jevons is a player who thrives on low crosses to the box or wingers cutting in and laying the ball off to him.

16 goals this season is still quite impressive considering he was injured for a while and has not had the chance to build a decent partnership with another striker.

[dezgimed]

Disagree, I think the chamionship is a very competitive league and a higher standard of football. A big jump in quality I think.

I agree the Championship, well, the top 15 teams or so are very good, most ex premiership with retained premiership players.

Its bout the 6th biggest League in Europe in terms of attendances too so cant be a bad League.

You only have to look at the number of games the top teams have lost to see its competitive.

Not that we'll have any trouble though..

[Rednready]

Jevo is worth his place in the current squad. If we are promoted his lack of pace will be even more apparent.

He has found his level.

[dezgimed]

I didn't think you had a problem with Jevons?

6 days ago you said your only beef with Jevo was that he doesn't run enough in games after I questioned you on why you don't like him.

Now you are saying he is not clinical, poor at this level etc. Changed your tune a bit. :noexpression:

I think he is probably the most clinical finisher in our squad. I can't remember many circumstances where he has been through on goal in the penalty area and not tucked it away.

I think generally the service to him all season has been poor. The signing of Betsy was quite obviously to rectify this problem. Jevons is a player who thrives on low crosses to the box or wingers cutting in and laying the ball off to him.

16 goals this season is still quite impressive considering he was injured for a while and has not had the chance to build a decent partnership with another striker.

When I said I didnt have a problem with him, I was referring to the accusation that I hate players based on non-footballing reasons. My 'beef' with him is his lack of running/effort, thats on top of me not rating him.

I thought he was decent when he arrived but to be honest I don't really rate him now. Suppose if he does a bit of magic ala Brighton, Forest away then all is forgiven but his all round game isnt enough for me.

Id disagree about the clinical'ness...I don't remember Brooker missing many 1-on-1's...he usually burries them. I'd rate his finishing over Jevons' based on what ive seen of both.

I agree 16 goals is decent, but really thats a hatrick and 4 penalties, yes they all count but in the League where we have to prosper he hasnt even reached 10, or maybe he did today, unsure.

Perhaps he really thrives on confidence, he looked void of much today, but thats after winning us a game at Brighton and netting a penalty in the first 5 minutes, so you have to wonder.

Id say 'useful' at this level, but not good enough IMO for the League above.

In terms of service, I remember plenty of through balls he recieved where he has hit the keeper or lashed it wide, I don't think thats an issue, though Betsy's ball today was a beaut and more like that can only help his cause.

[Guest Ralph Milne]

When I said I didnt have a problem with him, I was referring to the accusation that I hate players based on non-footballing reasons. My 'beef' with him is his lack of running/effort, thats on top of me not rating him.

I thought he was decent when he arrived but to be honest I don't really rate him now. Suppose if he does a bit of magic ala Brighton, Forest away then all is forgiven but his all round game isnt enough for me.

Id disagree about the clinical'ness...I don't remember Brooker missing many 1-on-1's...he usually burries them. I'd rate his finishing over Jevons' based on what ive seen of both.

I agree 16 goals is decent, but really thats a hatrick and 4 penalties, yes they all count but in the League where we have to prosper he hasnt even reached 10, or maybe he did today, unsure.

Perhaps he really thrives on confidence, he looked void of much today, but thats after winning us a game at Brighton and netting a penalty in the first 5 minutes, so you have to wonder.

Id say 'useful' at this level, but not good enough IMO for the League above.

In terms of service, I remember plenty of through balls he recieved where he has hit the keeper or lashed it wide, I don't think thats an issue, though Betsy's ball today was a beaut and more like that can only help his cause.

Kind of agree with you, i haven't been that impressed and thought he was poor today, the thing that strikes me is his lack of pace

[dezgimed]

Kind of agree with you, i haven't been that impressed and thought he was poor today, the thing that strikes me is his lack of pace

I'm shocked by his lack of pace, when Yeovil visited last season, their counter attacks were frightening with pace attacking us..

Jevo was a part of that and caused us problems!

[Rednready]

Jevo is worth his place in the current squad. If we are promoted his lack of pace will be even more apparent.

He has found his level.

IMO there is a profound difference between our division and the Championship, plenty of recently promoted teams floundering in the relegation area.

As for Divisions one and two, the difference is marginal, as demonstrated by recently promoted teams doing very well in our division, and having performed well against us in cup matches.

When promoted Our defence will help us grind out some good results, but we need to completely overhaul our front line if we are to succeed, and stay up for more than 1 or 2 seasons.

[SimplyRed]

Needs too many chances to score at the moment.... missed several clear cut chances today... also very static and lacks any pace whatsoever...

Smith is everything Jevons isn't and, IMO, only needs a run in the side to score regularly at this level...

[Robbored]

At this level he suffers from having neither pace nor power, and from playing with a different partner each week.

Good finisher, good technique and vision. Scores goals, and I believe will score more in the division above where his technique will count more.

Lacks movement, could learn a thing or two in that respect from Smith. Decent player IMO, but not on a level with some of the great strikers we've had in the time I've watched City.

Good assessment Nibor - and I agree with two thirds of it except the middle paragraph.I think the complete opposite.At a higher level Jevons' lack of pace, power and movement will count against him.Higher quality defenders will snuff him out.He'll be like a boy against men.

[badger22]

I thought he was a decent player at this level, and was a good signing.

don't see whats wrong with the bloke but he doesnt look interested.

Looks pretty poor at this level right now, I thought he was clinical but is definately not.

Really cant see him coping in the division above.

I agree with most of what your saying, but when you look at other players we have signed like Savage he has been a good squad player.

Without some of his vital goals this season we wouldnt be in the position we are in.

As you said, l don't think he will be any good in the league above (dare l say it?), but l also thought Jamie Cureton would belly flop!!!! I suppose we will have to see if and when it happens.

[bh_red]

I agree with most of what your saying, but when you look at other players we have signed like Savage he has been a good squad player.

Without some of his vital goals this season we wouldnt be in the position we are in.

As you said, l don't think he will be any good in the league above (dare l say it?), but l also thought Jamie Cureton would belly flop!!!! I suppose we will have to see if and when it happens.

good shout, Jevons is an alround decent striker at this level and has the ability to score goals in the championship, however his biggest problem this season has been the lack of a regular strike partner and more importantly a lack of QUALITY service nearly all season, yet he's still at 16 goals.

as you can see by the top scorers in the championship if Iwelumo and Cureton can both get 14 plus each this season, I don't see any reason why Jevons or Brooker even should have any problems scoring in the Championship as long as they get quality service.

One thing is for sure though, the signings of Wilson and Betsy to play the wing roles is proving inspired as both are making a key difference already to our league season!..........2 more decent GJ signings

[Bristol Boy]

Jevons needs to be on the ball, facing goal.

He is useless with his back to goal,doesn't win many flick ons, lacks pace & strength.

He can shoot with both feet, is a good penalty taker, provides the odd good free kick, can see a pass and gets assists in open play.

As with all players we have to play to their strengths and we continually don't we're Jevos concerned.

That being said, he is regulary available unlike SB & ES and has scored fifteen goals, once again, unlike the other two!

[Portland Bill]

He scores on a regular basis, cant really slag him off for doing that.

Strikers are there to score.

But he does'nt score on a regular basis, 10 in nearly 30 league games ( 3 ? penalties in that) is not regular. If we go up i don't think he is strong enough and streetwise enough to cause championship defenders any problems at all.

[Chappers]

On a couple of occasions on Saturday, as we advanced through midfield, both Jevo and ES were totally static. Barring Brookers occasional forays into fitness, the strikers have not looked good all season, but we've scored goals, and are 2nd in the table, so who cares? At times, Jevo looks a waste of space, but he has scored some crucial goals, takes a good penalty, and we don't exactly have many better options. So far, Smith has looked lively... Until he gets the ball. But the way this season is going, he'll probably score the winner against Forest, and who knows, SB might even remain fit for 3 consecutive games! This really is a bizarre season.

[andy g]

I agree with a lot of the stuff already written, but I think he WILL do well in the championship, where the football is a bit less physical and there is more time for players with some skill on the ball

[The Batman]

at the end of the day he's scored 16 goals this season. So what if he don't do much link up play, remember Mark Robins?? He did bugger all outside the box but he'll score the goals. Afterall, he's only been here a year and like someone above said, he aint being played with a strike partner as consistantly as we'd like but that's down to injuries / suspensions etc.

I do think it's a bit harsh to say that IF / WHEN () we go up, he wont be able to do anything in the championship, we've never seen him play in that division, so to say he wont do anything is a bit unfair, so much for supporting the players.

[Guest port marine red]

I'm shocked by his lack of pace, when Yeovil visited last season, their counter attacks were frightening with pace attacking us..

Jevo was a part of that and caused us problems!

Uh, I think you'll find he was on the bench that day.

I'm not a Jevons fan and I don't think he will score goals in the Championship. If he gets 20 goals this season then thats a good return, though take out the cup goals and he looks an average centre forward. What he lacks is knowledge and no-how in the six yard box. Good strikers come alive in there (Mark Robbins, Tony Thorpe, Billy Sharpe), they know exactly where the ball is going to drop and have the knack of being in the right place at the right time. How many tap-ins has he scored this season??

Playing slighly above his level, I reckon.

[Ian M]

When I said I didnt have a problem with him, I was referring to the accusation that I hate players based on non-footballing reasons. My 'beef' with him is his lack of running/effort, thats on top of me not rating him.

I thought he was decent when he arrived but to be honest I don't really rate him now. Suppose if he does a bit of magic ala Brighton, Forest away then all is forgiven but his all round game isnt enough for me.

Id disagree about the clinical'ness...I don't remember Brooker missing many 1-on-1's...he usually burries them. I'd rate his finishing over Jevons' based on what ive seen of both.

I agree 16 goals is decent, but really thats a hatrick and 4 penalties, yes they all count but in the League where we have to prosper he hasnt even reached 10, or maybe he did today, unsure.

Perhaps he really thrives on confidence, he looked void of much today, but thats after winning us a game at Brighton and netting a penalty in the first 5 minutes, so you have to wonder.

Id say 'useful' at this level, but not good enough IMO for the League above.

In terms of service, I remember plenty of through balls he recieved where he has hit the keeper or lashed it wide, I don't think thats an issue, though Betsy's ball today was a beaut and more like that can only help his cause.

Whilst agreeing with a lot of what you say, it's worth remembering that without that hat-trick against Gillingham in the Cup we'd have faced an exit before the lucrative ties with Coventry & Middlesbrough that enabled us to go out and sign Betsy & Wilson in the window and give the side the strength in depth it is now showing.