Nottingham Forest must look to stop goal-ace Becchio
NOTTINGHAM Forest boss Sean O'Driscoll will be well aware that if his side can stop Luciano Becchio from playing at his very best then the Reds will be half way to achieving their aim of gaining three points today.
The Argentinian has been in red-hot form in front of goal for Leeds United in the Championship this season and has a tally of 17 goals in all competitions so far as 2012 draws to a close.
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Sean O'Driscoll
Most recently, the talented forward bagged a fine double as Neil Warnock's side saw off promotion-chasing Middlesbrough 2-1 on Saturday.
That takes Becchio's tally in recent weeks to seven in seven league and cup games, but despite this glut of goals, his boss admits he is still keen to bring in another striker during the January transfer window.
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"I still feel we need another striker because Luciano can't play week in, week out, with so many games coming up and we need someone in case he gets injured. That has to be my priority," said Warnock.
But the former QPR and Sheffield United manager was still full of praise for his No.10 following the brace against Boro at the weekend.
He added: "Luciano's first goal was unbelievable. It was not even a half chance but a top-quality finish.
"It was the first time he had ever been on the winning side in a five-a-side game in training on Friday. He looked so lively that I said 'is there any chance you'll be like that tomorrow' – and he was!
"It was a super day for our new owners at the end of a really positive week. I have to be delighted, especially coming from behind to beat a very good side. We put our bodies on the line near the end and there were a lot of tired legs out there."
Leeds go into this busy period two points and two places off a top-six spot in the Championship.
Comments
by fashy1
Wednesday, December 26 2012, 6:54PM
“SO'D gone. Surprised would be an understatement after this afternoon's performance.”
by No_You_ShutUp
Wednesday, December 26 2012, 4:27PM
“SOD got a talking to from his own players after the Watford game and let's hope that SOD contnues to learn from his mistakes and go forward from the Leeds win. He has the oppertunity to be a good Manager and now is his chance. Let's hope there is not another formation for the next game and players are confused again. You tweak your game plan for each game, not come out with a totally different formation. Go Reds!!!”
by mexico-mart
Wednesday, December 26 2012, 4:14PM
“"Good morning fellow tree's from a hot sunny mexico, hope you had a fantastic christmas despite that depressing rain.
This one result does not cover up the cracks that SOD is the right man for the job, we was awefull at watford an clueless, just hope the new owners see what the true fans see and replace SOD in january with Megson who will bring in attacking, free scoring football and give us a cance with promotion.
Pedro came up trumps today as he streamed the game to the hotel cinema complex and laid on some festive treats for myself and Bruce Willis who was watching the game with me.
Right i must dash i am of for a beach bbq and party this afternoon,
Enjoy the victory tricky tree but be realistic this win wont cover the cracks that SOD has made. ARIBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA"”
by RedinFrance
Wednesday, December 26 2012, 11:22AM
“Not expecting anything from todays game I think we are still struggling to find any rythm as a team and are too weak at the back when teams put us under any sort of pressure.
Hopefully lady luck will be on our side and we can snatch a point.”
by jillycarol
Wednesday, December 26 2012, 10:09AM
“Attack, Attack. Attack, Attack, Attack and let Colin and his dirty weeds worry about goal aces Sharp and Cox......Halford in for Harding and an attacking midfield and we'll win this! YOU REDS!....KTF!”