Former West Brom Man Doesn’t Impress Against Southend – “Need Someone Strong” “We Need To Replace”
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Former West Bromwich Albion Academy graduate Kemar Roofe is a man who splits opinion at Elland Road.
The versatile player has often struggled with the way he’s been moved around the pitch, but when selected in those positions where he can affect the game, well his 14 goals in 39 appearances came in very handy for Leeds United in the season of 2017/18.
His form and goal return last season has seen various levels of transfer speculation this summer surround the 25-year-old, but some fans remain unconvinced. His performance against Southend United only strengthened some people’s view, as they don’t believe he’s a strong enough sort of player to hold the striker role and is better on the wings. Others think it’s time for us to cash in on him whilst his stock appears to be high amongst other clubs and we have reported interest.
As fans took to social media to react to the 1-1 draw at Roots Hall, thoughts were mixed and here are some of the best comments to show how polarised views are.
Roberts looked good needs a run of games Roofe lacks goals nice touches mind positives for me was Ayling and Forshaw plus dare I say Philips in a bk 3 might work rest well I will let you work it out several places up for grabs tbh
— Kenneth Roy Brown (@kennybrown1964) July 22, 2018
On today's showing imo we need to replace Cooper, Phillips, Berardi, Dallas, De Bock, Alioski, Roofe and Saiz. #lufc
— MaltaWhite (@carl_bulger) July 22, 2018
Nowt new then?
— JB LEEDS ⚽️???? (@QuizFooty) July 22, 2018
Roofe isn't good enough to get in a promotion chasing team, luckily for him the board aren't bothering with it this year
— LufcHutchy (@LufcHutchy) July 22, 2018
Good players but need desperately a top striker ( talisman) to compete for the payoffs . Roofe is not and will never be the talisman. Let’s get one, it’s a must!
— stefanos kynigos (@KynigosStefanos) July 22, 2018
Totally agree, Roofe simply not a number 9
— Adam Brown (@adambrown1992) July 22, 2018
Roofe is great but we need a real number 9, but if anyone will do I’ll stick with Roofe #lufc
— Andy Marsh (@andysallwhite) July 22, 2018
Forshaw and ayling been quality,roofe is just terrible has he even turned up
— Russ (@russcausier) July 22, 2018
Defo roofe is good but not as a 9 some nice bits by leeds
— Richard Sodeau (@richie1979) July 22, 2018