Goals matter, obviously, but they aren't the only measure of a season. To be fair, the club and manager judge results more than whether a striker appears on the scoresheet.

What fans see versus what the manager wants

Look, supporters naturally latch on to striker numbers. It's the cleanest stat to argue with. If a forward isn't scoring, people shout about it from the stands and online. But the club and Danny Rohl will always prioritise results and the bigger picture. We won 4-1 last Saturday and that still counts for something, even if a particular striker didn't get his goal.

Chermiti's role isn't as simple as goals alone

There's a difference between someone not scoring because they are wasteful and someone occupying a role that doesn't demand constant poaching of the box. Chermiti dropping deep pulls defenders out of position, creates space for runners and helps link play. You can see why fans get frustrated — goals are obvious and satisfying — but managers often value the subtle bits that don't show up on a basic stat sheet.

Is Rohl asking for that game profile?

It's a fair question to ask if Rohl insists on that kind of movement. Could it be tactical? Quite possibly. Maybe he wants a forward who participates in the build up, presses from the front and drags defenders away to free others. Could that be at the expense of a higher personal goal tally? Again, perhaps. That doesn't make the criticism unreasonable, but it does mean we should judge the role as well as the raw returns.

Ultimately, fans are entitled to want a striker who racks up goals. Equally, it's sensible to consider what the manager is trying to achieve on the pitch. Asking these questions and using stats to back up your opinions is part of healthy debate. Just remember to balance the headline numbers with the less glamorous work that helps the team win.

Written by Angus1812: 18 May 2026

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