Tom Cannon officially signs!

[Out Foxed]

59 minutes ago, Foxin_Mad said:

Lad needs a song now! 

 

[filthyfox]

4 hours ago, jayfox26 said:

I thought he took both goals really well and even with the offside one, showed he knows how to finish. Not bad for our 4th choice striker but I get the feeling he won't be 4th choice anymore. 

If he's fit, I recon he would be first/second choice with Daka...  Vardy third, the tea lady's blind dog fourth, and Nacho 5th

[CrispinLA in Texas]

Reminds me of a young Harry Kane when he broke through at Spurs.

[GingerrrFox]

If he follows up today’s performance with another strong showing I don’t think there will be any looking back for Tommy Cannon. Both goals today were impressive and he made some very intelligent movements for a striker in this tactical system. He knew when to drop into pockets and when to stretch the opposition defence. The striker in this team and the way it is set up to play, needs to be hard working and sharp in front of goal, it is ironic that David Nugent would have scored stupid numbers if we could slot him in his prime, him and Cannon do

have strong similarities.

[fuchsntf]

Rotation…??

League wise he only has 20 games..to go.

Though rotation it will happen I am sure.

He could well end up top scorer

 

This team is set up for him…

If Daka stays,I see both taking us into the next era.

 

[Vlad the Fox]

Seeing all these comparisons people are chucking out there I’m adding that he reminded me of a Matty Fryatt with pace. 

[urban.spaceman]

Don't suppose anyone's worked out the speed of that first goal? He walloped it somewhat.

[Master Fox]

16 minutes ago, Vlad the Fox said:

Seeing all these comparisons people are chucking out there I’m adding that he reminded me of a Matty Fryatt with pace. 

Steady on. Comparing him to one of the greatest players to ever play the game is a big burden to carry. Next you’ll be saying he reminds you of Ronaldo or something? 

[Dan LCFC]

What an apt name. This bloke has an absolutely class shot. That first goal today is a brilliant hit and to be honest the second as well, nothing too eye catching, but shrugging off a centre half isn't something our strikers really do a great deal these days so it was quite refreshing to watch. Made the place his own for the next few games.

[dannythefox]

He’ll score goals this lad, puts himself about as well anyone actually notice the ball doesn’t ping off him like it does Daka. Can’t wait to see how he goes for the rest of the season.

[Big Dave]

Great spatial awareness.

Really liked his strength and determination for the 2nd goal.

[RowlattsFox]

The first was a real where did that come from moment. Its great that he offers something different to our other options. Only one game but its perfect start for him. 

[AjcW]

6 hours ago, urban.spaceman said:

Don't suppose anyone's worked out the speed of that first goal? He walloped it somewhat.

Unfortunately that was one of the packages we unsubscribed to during our *ahem* gap year....

[Merging Cultures]

After the game he signed autographs for fans, as did Faes, Vestergaard and Coady. Maybe some others, but after we got Cannon's we left. It was too wet. A couple of other players quickly got in their cars and left. Fair enough, it was cold and wet. But great of him to take time to meet young fans.

 

It was my boy's first game at the KP, so pretty happy for the win.

[Pliskin]

His cameos concerned me, but yesterday proved everything I thought wrong. 
 

He looked excellent. Strong, quick good touch and technique. Both his goals were different his second more impressive than his first. 
 

I like his confidence too, he’s been waiting for an opportunity and has taken it. Excited to see how his season pans out. 

[brookfox]

Nice comments from Enzo, its small things but must’ve helped Cannon feel relaxed.

 

"Tom's had to wait for his chance and, yes he scored two goals. But when you don't play games, and suddenly you get your chance, everyone is expecting big things. But it's difficult to do those things.

"I told him to 'just go out there, and don't think it's your first time and you need to show people, or me, that you're good. Because if you're here, we think you're good enough. Just enjoy it'.

"It's not easy, but he gave everything along with the whole team."

"I think if you ask any striker in the world, they would want to learn something from Jamie Vardy. But if Tom's 50 per cent as good as Jamie, then I'll be happy."

[SecretPro]

3 minutes ago, brookfox said:

Nice comments from Enzo, its small things but must’ve helped Cannon feel relaxed.

 

"Tom's had to wait for his chance and, yes he scored two goals. But when you don't play games, and suddenly you get your chance, everyone is expecting big things. But it's difficult to do those things.

"I told him to 'just go out there, and don't think it's your first time and you need to show people, or me, that you're good. Because if you're here, we think you're good enough. Just enjoy it'.

"It's not easy, but he gave everything along with the whole team."

"I think if you ask any striker in the world, they would want to learn something from Jamie Vardy. But if Tom's 50 per cent as good as Jamie, then I'll be happy."

Beautiful man management that. 

[Balj]

19 minutes ago, Pliskin said:

His cameos concerned me, but yesterday proved everything I thought wrong. 
 

He looked excellent. Strong, quick good touch and technique. Both his goals were different his second more impressive than his first. 
 

I like his confidence too, he’s been waiting for an opportunity and has taken it. Excited to see how his season pans out. 

Totally agree with this - his cameos had me worried! I also liked his defending from the front - a bit of aggressive pressing that Kels and Patson don’t do.

[Kinowe Soorie]

Two excellent finishes. A fantastic home debut.

[SpacedX]

Just now, Kinowe Soorie said:

Two excellent finishes. A fantastic home debut.

Three really, if you count the one that was offside. 

[Ric Flair]

Goals aside, it was the rest of his game that pleased me too. He doesn't hesitate on anything. How often have we seen Iheanacho, Vardy and Daka receive the ball and be uncertain on what to do. 

 

Cannon was making quick lay offs or if he received the ball and had space, he was confident to run with it but more importantly get his head up and assess what was in front of him.

 

What a start. Let's hope he can keep it up.

[Nalis]

His song is surely some sort of variation of Jammin by Bob Marley?

[Vlad the Fox]

The control he showed to hit that first when on the turn and keep it down was superb, but also his second, when the ball bounced it sat up and didn’t carry on so he had to use his strength get his body between the ball and defender hold him off and calmly finish. Superb.

[Haywood_6]

That first goal was only a half chance. But the way he strikes it, on the half turn, hard and low. What a goal. The second he shrugs of the defender and then calmly slots it away. Great to see. Can't wait to see more from him.

[SkidsFox]

9 hours ago, Master Fox said:

Steady on. Comparing him to one of the greatest players to ever play the game is a big burden to carry. Next you’ll be saying he reminds you of Ronaldo or something? 

He reminds me of Diego Costa!