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Post by falsenumber9 on Dec 10, 2015 14:09:56 GMT
I find it slightly odd that we regularly seem to suffer this crisis when moving from one goalie era to the next. I don't feel it should be that difficult for us to find an adequate League 2 goalie who is prepared to sign up for a couple of years - yet this is something we seem to agonise over. Goalie's should be relatively straight forward signings - you don't particularly need to worry about how they fit in with the style of play etc. All you have to do is not overpay for an adequate one for the level we're at. Other positions I can understand issues with signing players but not in goal.
We do have one - he's injured. The loans have been covering.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Dec 10, 2015 14:36:18 GMT
Quite ironic that Nicholls loan attracted little interest.
Usually when you take out a loan the interest is huge!
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Post by brizzle on Dec 10, 2015 15:14:50 GMT
Quite ironic that Nicholls loan attracted little interest.Usually when you take out a loan the interest is huge! Is it possibly because most fans were relatively happy with Aaron Chapman's contribution to the team at the time, and never really saw the need for change? I think that the main reason that Lee Nicholls was parachuted in, was because his parent club were making no demands upon BRFC as regards his wages. That would have been of interest to the Financial Director at the very least. Considering that he didn't do too much wrong in his time with us, I was disappointed with the way in which Chapman's loan here ended. |
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Post by faggotygas on Dec 10, 2015 15:59:55 GMT
We do have one - he's injured. The loans have been covering.
Puddy can't seriously be considered as a long term number one at this level.
in your opinion. I think the manager has a different opinion.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2015 18:12:02 GMT
Puddy to do a Taylor and piss off all the grumblers.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Dec 10, 2015 18:24:38 GMT
Puddy to do a Taylor and piss off all the grumblers. Phewwww, is that what doing a Taylor is!? I've been putting something in a cup under the pretence of 'doing a Taylor'....and it's just about hit the bottom.. It's an egg cup, but that's only a small detail.. |
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Post by droitwichgas on Dec 10, 2015 21:53:13 GMT
Puddy to do a Taylor and piss off all the grumblers. Problem is if Mildenhall was anywhere near his form when he first signed for us then Puddy wouldn't get a look in, it seems DC is accepting an average Conference goalie is good enough for a top 7 chasing Div 2 side. |
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Post by Bridgeman on Dec 11, 2015 20:25:14 GMT
Puddy to do a Taylor and piss off all the grumblers. Problem is if Mildenhall was anywhere near his form when he first signed for us then Puddy wouldn't get a look in, it seems DC is accepting an average Conference goalie is good enough for a top 7 chasing Div 2 side. That would appear not to be the manager's view....... |
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Post by droitwichgas on Dec 11, 2015 22:15:25 GMT
Problem is if Mildenhall was anywhere near his form when he first signed for us then Puddy wouldn't get a look in, it seems DC is accepting an average Conference goalie is good enough for a top 7 chasing Div 2 side. That would appear not to be the manager's view....... Are you certain of that as surely Puddy's being lined up to replace Mildenhall once Nicholls leaves after tomorrows game? |
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Post by Bridgeman on Dec 12, 2015 10:12:51 GMT
That would appear not to be the manager's view....... Are you certain of that as surely Puddy's being lined up to replace Mildenhall once Nicholls leaves after tomorrows game? What I meant was it would appear DC doesn't see Puddy as 'an average Conference goalie', why else hasn't he signed a permanent League 2 standard keeper ? DC himself said at the Q&A session the medical advice he received at the beginning of the season about Puddy was that he would recover in a month, hence the signing of Chapman but then as that advice turned out to be incorrect he was then forced into signing Nicholls on a 93 day loan, which is the only reason why Nicholls is returning to Wigan. They are desparately trying to get Puddy fit with some games before Nicholls returns (I think it's his last game with us today ?). There has apparently been an approach to Chesterfield about another short term loan for Chapman in case Puddy doesn't recover his match fitness quickly enough. It would appear Mildenhall won't play for us again unless a goalie gets injured during the game. |
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Post by brizzle on Dec 14, 2015 16:16:49 GMT
Well Lee seems to have played his last game for us, for now at least. From today's Bristol Post . . . A lot might depend on whether Wigan will allow him to come back here at their own expense, or alternatively ask that we pick up some (or all) of his wages. But reading between the lines, the manager has certainly cooled towards Nicholls since he came here originally. At that time he was singing his praises to the heavens, but he doesn't seem quite so certain now. But then again perhaps he has an eye to the future, who knows?  |
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Post by stroudblue on Dec 14, 2015 19:36:28 GMT
Apart from his funny five minutes in the play off, I think Puddy is very sound. Many Grimsby supporters were commenting about the number of crosses he cut out.
Not one of Mildenhalls strong points.
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Post by faggotygas on Dec 15, 2015 10:41:17 GMT
Are you certain of that as surely Puddy's being lined up to replace Mildenhall once Nicholls leaves after tomorrows game? What I meant was it would appear DC doesn't see Puddy as 'an average Conference goalie', why else hasn't he signed a permanent League 2 standard keeper ? DC himself said at the Q&A session the medical advice he received at the beginning of the season about Puddy was that he would recover in a month, hence the signing of Chapman but then as that advice turned out to be incorrect he was then forced into signing Nicholls on a 93 day loan, which is the only reason why Nicholls is returning to Wigan. They are desparately trying to get Puddy fit with some games before Nicholls returns (I think it's his last game with us today ?). There has apparently been an approach to Chesterfield about another short term loan for Chapman in case Puddy doesn't recover his match fitness quickly enough. It would appear Mildenhall won't play for us again unless a goalie gets injured during the game.
Some people appear to have written him off, based on one dropped cross that may have been a foul, and a dodgy first 20 minutes in the biggest game of his life.
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Dec 15, 2015 12:09:05 GMT
What I meant was it would appear DC doesn't see Puddy as 'an average Conference goalie', why else hasn't he signed a permanent League 2 standard keeper ? DC himself said at the Q&A session the medical advice he received at the beginning of the season about Puddy was that he would recover in a month, hence the signing of Chapman but then as that advice turned out to be incorrect he was then forced into signing Nicholls on a 93 day loan, which is the only reason why Nicholls is returning to Wigan. They are desparately trying to get Puddy fit with some games before Nicholls returns (I think it's his last game with us today ?). There has apparently been an approach to Chesterfield about another short term loan for Chapman in case Puddy doesn't recover his match fitness quickly enough. It would appear Mildenhall won't play for us again unless a goalie gets injured during the game.
Some people appear to have written him off, based on one dropped cross that may have been a foul, and a dodgy first 20 minutes in the biggest game of his life.
And some also remember the back pass he ballsed up away to Macclesfield and the one he ballsed up in the following home game. Thankfully he got away with both without conceding a goal due to luck (perhaps after Wembley he is one of those annoying gits thar seem to be born lucky?) and not good judgement. Of course others worry that we are now dependent on a player who is just coming back off a 6 month injury layoff. I mean it's not like you've never heard of a player breaking down on his return from a long layoff is it. |
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Post by faggotygas on Dec 15, 2015 12:21:21 GMT
Some people appear to have written him off, based on one dropped cross that may have been a foul, and a dodgy first 20 minutes in the biggest game of his life.
And some also remember the back pass he ballsed up away to Macclesfield and the one he ballsed up in the following home game. Thankfully he got away with both without conceding a goal due to luck (perhaps after Wembley he is one of those annoying gits thar seem to be born lucky?) and not good judgement. Of course others worry that we are now dependent on a player who is just coming back off a 6 month injury layoff. I mean it's not like you've never heard of a player breaking down on his return from a long layoff is it.
Blimey, if you want a keeper that has never ballsed up a back pass, then we'd be choosing from a pretty short list.
I don't think the fact that a player is coming back for an injury is any reason to describe him as not league standard.
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Post by Westcountry Gas on Dec 15, 2015 12:32:47 GMT
Apart from his funny five minutes in the play off, I think Puddy is very sound. Many Grimsby supporters were commenting about the number of crosses he cut out. Not one of Mildenhalls strong points. His performance in the play off away leg and the home leg versus FGR, was 2 of the most accomplished displays I've seen from a Rovers keeper in years. His handling is excellent, and considering his height the way he commands his area is also very good. DC made it clear to Mildenhall that he has no future here, Puddy will be in goal on Saturday. |
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Post by stroudblue on Dec 15, 2015 12:37:51 GMT
I hope Puddy gets a chance to show consistency
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Dec 15, 2015 12:46:47 GMT
And some also remember the back pass he ballsed up away to Macclesfield and the one he ballsed up in the following home game. Thankfully he got away with both without conceding a goal due to luck (perhaps after Wembley he is one of those annoying gits thar seem to be born lucky?) and not good judgement. Of course others worry that we are now dependent on a player who is just coming back off a 6 month injury layoff. I mean it's not like you've never heard of a player breaking down on his return from a long layoff is it.
Blimey, if you want a keeper that has never ballsed up a back pass, then we'd be choosing from a pretty short list.
I don't think the fact that a player is coming back for an injury is any reason to describe him as not league standard.
I haven't. But where is the evidence that he is league standard? |
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Post by falsenumber9 on Dec 15, 2015 13:05:55 GMT
What I meant was it would appear DC doesn't see Puddy as 'an average Conference goalie', why else hasn't he signed a permanent League 2 standard keeper ? DC himself said at the Q&A session the medical advice he received at the beginning of the season about Puddy was that he would recover in a month, hence the signing of Chapman but then as that advice turned out to be incorrect he was then forced into signing Nicholls on a 93 day loan, which is the only reason why Nicholls is returning to Wigan. They are desparately trying to get Puddy fit with some games before Nicholls returns (I think it's his last game with us today ?). There has apparently been an approach to Chesterfield about another short term loan for Chapman in case Puddy doesn't recover his match fitness quickly enough. It would appear Mildenhall won't play for us again unless a goalie gets injured during the game.
Some people appear to have written him off, based on one dropped cross that may have been a foul, and a dodgy first 20 minutes in the biggest game of his life.
A lot of people will have understandably come to the conclusion that Puddy is not up to the required standard for a team challenging for the play-off's in League Two. The Dover mistake was costly and he was very lucky to stay on the pitch at Wembley after a nightmare 20 minutes. What stands out in my mind is his trait of consistently making big errors which will prove costly at this level. Barnet away, Macclesfield away, Chester home etc and so on. More often than not our defence looked noticeably nervous playing in front of him. |
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Post by p4perlant3rn on Dec 15, 2015 13:12:07 GMT
Some people appear to have written him off, based on one dropped cross that may have been a foul, and a dodgy first 20 minutes in the biggest game of his life.
A lot of people will have understandably come to the conclusion that Puddy is not up to the required standard for a team challenging for the play-off's in League Two. The Dover mistake was costly and he was very lucky to stay on the pitch at Wembley after a nightmare 20 minutes. What stands out in my mind is his trait of consistently making big errors which will prove costly at this level. Barnet away, Macclesfield away, Chester home etc and so on. More often than not our defence looked noticeably nervous playing in front of him. Completely agree Falsenumber9 - he seems a good guy and is obviously popular in the dressing room but is not of the standard needed if we are serious of challenging for a top 7 place IMO. |
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