To an extent i am one of them. I don't see him ever becoming an international standard player, maybe a James Beattie type player at best...
But this season he's done himself and the club proud. I remember Bigmick banging on about Earnshaw saying he'll score goals at whatever level because he has good pace, movement and can finish. I agree with him, however, Like Mellor i don't think Earnshaw can become a great player. Just an effective one. I think Mellor could become as good as Earnshaw and would score a similar amount of goals.
Mellor puts 100% into every game he plays and gives his all. He covers alot of ground without the ball and more often than not holds the ball quite well and brings other players into play. His movement and ability to get into scoring positions is excellent. Also he can finish when given a chance.
If you look at the teams he's scored against so far in his career, Middlesborough, Arsenal, Newcastle, Olympiakos (Champions League) and Sheffield United... Most of his 6 goals have come against decent opposition. Its not like he banged in two hatricks against unknown clubs. Personally i think Mellor is capable of around 10 goals a season as 3rd or 4th choice forward. At the moment he's on 5 and with everyone fit he's 5th choice behind Baros, Cisse, Luis Garcia and Sinama-Pongolle.... Maybe he might be ahead of Sinama...
I really think we should keep hold of Mellor as he's proving he can score goals, he works very hard and seems to have an excellent attitude. He will improve over the coming years and if he's still chipping in with goals like he has been doing then i think we should definately keep him and see how good he can become...
