Since coming back down under agnew, any strikers we've had.....

Sporar gets short shrift on here I think, looked a really good player at times last season. His touch and vision were excellent. He effectively played Chuba's role although Chuba has the physical presence that Sporar lacked at times.

I think Archer will excel playing in front of Chuba - he's quick, will stretch the defence and with a good first touch should be able to link play when he receives the ball. Very similar to what we expected Forss to do when occupying that position, but an upgrade on him I think.

That said, the RW is Forss' to lose at the moment.
 
I had a look, and you're right. My memory of him under Karanka is that he played quite deep but I'm clearly losing my marbles. So yes, Bamford and Akpom would play well together.
I've put Bamford's and Akpom's heat maps together
Bamford
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Akpom
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For comparison here's Archer's map from last season for PNE.
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Does look like he will complement Chuba nicely.
Why did Bamford spend so much time on the centre spot?
 
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