JPM has become the striker I hoped he would. He's never a 20 goal a season man but my criticism was he's lack of work rate and not using his physical attributes.

This season he's becoming a real nuisance for the defenders, he is holding the ball up and winning his personal battles.

Now if we can only find a striker to feed off of him.

Edited by Badger11 (20 Feb 2024 10.40am)

One more point

As we saw last night getting players closer to him was a good start .

And we still need a striker

For a while JP and Edouard seemed to be neck and neck as to who was the biggest disappointment. However, JP seems to have found his mojo and is now a valuable member of the team.

He is winning us all over with his improved work rate, incredible ability to hold the ball and his athleticism.

Game time + confidence = Better Mojo!!

Credit to Roy and his staff. I think Vieira had given up on him.

Credit to JP as well for responding to training and practice. He couldn't hold it up for toffee last season.

I ain't got nuthin' funny to say. Sorry.

I agree with all the positive comments. His work rate and holdup play have been vastly improved since he returned to the side when Edouard was injured. Perhaps watching Edouard do so well (at least in scoring) sparked a fire.

Whatever the case, he's turned from a frustration to a delight. If, a year from now, his stamina is better and he can help us more on corners (at both ends) he'll make himself indispensable.