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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2017 0:49:26 GMT
[somthing mrbluesky would say] Before Christmas, did you write on here under a different name perchance? Yes,well spotted,i thought i would come back on here read all the stuff and say nothing!! damn
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Thatslife
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Post by Thatslife on Feb 27, 2017 7:38:39 GMT
According to DC LJ has a slight injury, so why play him and not Monty? Monty can play as a striker, he is stronger physically, is quicker, probably a better header of the ball than LJ and is certainly not shot shy.
So again I ask why play an injured, non effective player when you dont have to? This is not an anti LJ post, its to early to judge the player yet remembering that it took the Snake 10 games or so to score.
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Post by shakes on Feb 27, 2017 8:36:28 GMT
Harsh words on here for SS who has been pivotal for three seasons and is contributing again this season and LJ who has quality and needs a run of games to find his stride. They are both improving all the time but it seems the sniping is bordering on trolling. These guys are young men in a very uncertain industry, playing for their future livelihood every week, being judged by thousands every game, it makes it harder now anyone and everyone can put their reactionary and emotive comments online mainly to seek attention and provoke debate on a web forum. You've got your reactions, well done!!
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Post by warehamgas on Feb 27, 2017 8:42:51 GMT
What is this Sinclair love in? He is a reasonable League 1 player but nothing special other than a huge heart and great enthusiasm for the game. Yes his attitude is a breath of fresh air after many of the wasters we have had but he is basically a central midfield player and would anyone swop him for either Chris lines or Ollie Clarke at the moment? I agree he did a brilliant job at Port Vale as a full back and I agree he can do a job if required and will rarely give a performance below a 6 however IMO in home games we would be far better off playing Monty out wide and giving him a fair chance to cement a place. Just my opinion and if people prefer all hearted commitment over quality then that is fair enough. Different people see football in a different way which is what is great about the game. One point on the P{ort Vale game he did show a lack of discipline by charging forward and leaving his winger unmarked and able to run in and provide the cross that Harris smacked into his own net but considering he is not a full back he did a good overall job. I do respect the fact that SS gives 100% EVERY game irrespective of where he is selected. It's not a "love in" Steve but you said it when you said he's got a huge heart and great enthusiasm. Both those attributes are the sort that Rovers fans have always loved. You know he would run through a brick wall for us a bit like Frankie Prince, without the fouls!! After the dross we had to put up with and so many players not caring and taking us out of the league it was fantastic to see SS do what he did from the first moment in the team. He is the exact opposite of some of those who couldn't give a monkeys in 2014. He was what we'd always wanted. Yes you are right sometimes we lack creativity when he plays in certain positions but because he does what he does that gets forgiven. It's his whole-hearted approach we love and accept what comes with it. As you say it's a game of opinions and we know what DCs is, although I respect yours as well!! UTG!
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Post by dido on Feb 27, 2017 8:56:29 GMT
he did a brilliant job at Port Vale he did a good overall job
Are you Topper in disguise?
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Post by Alveston Gas on Feb 27, 2017 9:08:09 GMT
What is this Sinclair love in? He is a reasonable League 1 player but nothing special other than a huge heart and great enthusiasm for the game. Yes his attitude is a breath of fresh air after many of the wasters we have had but he is basically a central midfield player and would anyone swop him for either Chris lines or Ollie Clarke at the moment? I agree he did a brilliant job at Port Vale as a full back and I agree he can do a job if required and will rarely give a performance below a 6 however IMO in home games we would be far better off playing Monty out wide and giving him a fair chance to cement a place. Just my opinion and if people prefer all hearted commitment over quality then that is fair enough. Different people see football in a different way which is what is great about the game. One point on the P{ort Vale game he did show a lack of discipline by charging forward and leaving his winger unmarked and able to run in and provide the cross that Harris smacked into his own net but considering he is not a full back he did a good overall job. I do respect the fact that SS gives 100% EVERY game irrespective of where he is selected. It's not a "love in" Steve but you said it when you said he's got a huge heart and great enthusiasm. Both those attributes are the sort that Rovers fans have always loved. You know he would run through a brick wall for us a bit like Frankie Prince, without the fouls!! After the dross we had to put up with and so many players not caring and taking us out of the league it was fantastic to see SS do what he did from the first moment in the team. He is the exact opposite of some of those who couldn't give a monkeys in 2014. He was what we'd always wanted. Yes you are right sometimes we lack creativity when he plays in certain positions but because he does what he does that gets forgiven. It's his whole-hearted approach we love and accept what comes with it. As you say it's a game of opinions and we know what DCs is, although I respect yours as well!! UTG! Couldn't agree more - the sort of player who fans love because - like so many of us - he is not a talented poseur but just an ordinary guy who loves what he does and would do anything for the club and supporters. He just continues to give everything despite short comings & never lets us down. .....& on top of that a bloody good bloke and credit to the club off the field.
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Post by Peter Parker on Feb 27, 2017 9:27:57 GMT
Why not try something like
--------------------Lumley--------------------- Leadbitter---Lockyer----Sweeney---Brown/Harris -------------Clarke----- ----Lines--------------------- ---Bodin----------Sinclair----------Montano/James ---------------Harrison/Gaffney--------------------
This gives Sinclair licence to harass the centre-halves, like he did against Swindon, allows Bodin perhaps to be more attacking, whilst still keeping him the area of the pitch that he has been best and again gives Montano/James the chance to utilise there work rate out wide and/or give them some space
People talk about Bodin upfront, but I don't like that. He will be marked closer and if he doesn't score for a few games he will be declared s**t also.
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Post by stevek192 on Feb 27, 2017 9:55:36 GMT
The big difference is that if Bodin plays up front he receives the ball mostly with his back to goal whereas his strength is running with the ball but importantly with the goal in front of him.Peter Parker my only comment on your team would be that I am not sure that either Harrison or Gaffney are good enough to lead an attack on their own and be the pivot. I am not saying it wouldn't work but feel that we do not have the right players to play that sort of "John Ward" style. A player I have thought might be worth signing is Tom Eaves who was very good at leading the attack when here before. Ryan Brunt before his injuries was also good at this.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2017 10:36:22 GMT
Why not try something like --------------------Lumley--------------------- Leadbitter---Lockyer----Sweeney---Brown/Harris -------------Clarke----- ----Lines--------------------- ---Bodin----------Sinclair----------Montano/James ---------------Harrison/Gaffney-------------------- This gives Sinclair licence to harass the centre-halves, like he did against Swindon, allows Bodin perhaps to be more attacking, whilst still keeping him the area of the pitch that he has been best and again gives Montano/James the chance to utilise there work rate out wide and/or give them some space People talk about Bodin upfront, but I don't like that. He will be marked closer and if he doesn't score for a few games he will be declared s*** also. Most of the time harassing centre halves is a waste of a midfielder's energy, because they're not usually the opposition's main playmakers. Swindon are weird.
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Post by Peter Parker on Feb 27, 2017 10:44:54 GMT
Why not try something like --------------------Lumley--------------------- Leadbitter---Lockyer----Sweeney---Brown/Harris -------------Clarke----- ----Lines--------------------- ---Bodin----------Sinclair----------Montano/James ---------------Harrison/Gaffney-------------------- This gives Sinclair licence to harass the centre-halves, like he did against Swindon, allows Bodin perhaps to be more attacking, whilst still keeping him the area of the pitch that he has been best and again gives Montano/James the chance to utilise there work rate out wide and/or give them some space People talk about Bodin upfront, but I don't like that. He will be marked closer and if he doesn't score for a few games he will be declared s*** also. Most of the time harassing centre halves is a waste of a midfielder's energy, because they're not usually the opposition's main playmakers. Swindon are weird. true, but playing Sinclair there, is probably no worse and offering no less than James is currently offering. Sinclair seems to be a dilemma. People like/want his work rate, but it also difficult to fit him in because he does go chasing people down and sometimes leaves us exposed
The little I have seen of James, he has been better in a wide position and actually whipped over a couple of decent crosses
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Post by faggotygas on Feb 27, 2017 12:21:13 GMT
What is this Sinclair love in? He is a reasonable League 1 player but nothing special other than a huge heart and great enthusiasm for the game. Yes his attitude is a breath of fresh air after many of the wasters we have had but he is basically a central midfield player and would anyone swop him for either Chris lines or Ollie Clarke at the moment? I agree he did a brilliant job at Port Vale as a full back and I agree he can do a job if required and will rarely give a performance below a 6 however IMO in home games we would be far better off playing Monty out wide and giving him a fair chance to cement a place. Just my opinion and if people prefer all hearted commitment over quality then that is fair enough. Different people see football in a different way which is what is great about the game. One point on the P{ort Vale game he did show a lack of discipline by charging forward and leaving his winger unmarked and able to run in and provide the cross that Harris smacked into his own net but considering he is not a full back he did a good overall job. I do respect the fact that SS gives 100% EVERY game irrespective of where he is selected. You answered it yourself: "Yes his attitude is a breath of fresh air after many of the wasters we have had "
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Post by faggotygas on Feb 27, 2017 12:23:04 GMT
"I just can't understand why he doesn't use Montano more as he makes us look a lot better balanced side and certainly a more attacking one." We were one-nil up against a side second in the table. Not a time to go gung-ho.
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Post by laughinggas on Feb 27, 2017 15:33:11 GMT
Money was just about to come on but DC changed his mind. Can't remember if before or after the goal.
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Post by laughinggas on Feb 27, 2017 15:34:38 GMT
"I just can't understand why he doesn't use Montano more as he makes us look a lot better balanced side and certainly a more attacking one." We were one-nil up against a side second in the table. Not a time to go gung-ho. Monty was just about to come on but DC changed his mind. Can't remember if before or after goal
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Post by kingswood Polak on Feb 27, 2017 17:43:35 GMT
We would have won bar a sloppy mistake. We generally defended well so I dont see a win too far away when we create chances. If you said to anyone would you take 4 draws against the top 6 teams after selling your top scorer most of us would have snapped your hand off. Some of the comments on the radio, I thought werr a little embarassing to be honest. We are treading water a little, but preperation for next season has already begun with Partington, Burn. On peformances so far, I would look to snap up Lumley. If we get to the last few games. No chance of play offs, i wouod be saying to the likes of Lucas and Broom, you will start the last 3 or 4 games, show me what you got A great many were venting their spleen on Ellis. I was close to walking ( hobbling) out because of it. Yes, he made a mistake but that is no reason to say some of the most vile stuff this gashead has ever heard, directed at one of our own players. It disgusts me and the stewards really should be throwing it out, as the tag line says.
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Post by faggotygas on Feb 28, 2017 12:52:37 GMT
Money was just about to come on but DC changed his mind. Can't remember if before or after the goal. I didn't see that (I stand right behind the dugout), but you might be right.
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Post by scotsgas on Feb 28, 2017 13:08:29 GMT
Our last 5 games have produced 5 draws, 5 points with 3 goals scored and 3 conceded which includes 2 own goals. The revers of these fixtures saw us win 1, draw 2 and lose 2 scoring 6 and conceding 8 in the process. No need to be too concerned at this stage. Without the 2 avoidable own goals we would be in a really healthy position. UTG
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Post by Peter Parker on Feb 28, 2017 19:08:44 GMT
Why not try something like --------------------Lumley--------------------- Leadbitter---Lockyer----Sweeney---Brown/Harris -------------Clarke----- ----Lines--------------------- ---Bodin----------Sinclair----------Montano/James ---------------Harrison/Gaffney-------------------- This gives Sinclair licence to harass the centre-halves, like he did against Swindon, allows Bodin perhaps to be more attacking, whilst still keeping him the area of the pitch that he has been best and again gives Montano/James the chance to utilise there work rate out wide and/or give them some space People talk about Bodin upfront, but I don't like that. He will be marked closer and if he doesn't score for a few games he will be declared s*** also. You're welcom Darrell
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Post by dido on Mar 1, 2017 19:13:43 GMT
Taking credit for 8 right, 1 wrong, and 2 fence-sitters! Jeez.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2017 15:57:06 GMT
I certainly would not drop Ollie Clarke but would play Monty every game and give him a fair chance to cement a place in the side. Sinclair for me is a squad p[layer who should challenge for a central midfield place but would be on the bench out of Lines, him and Ollie Clarke. Sincs lacks the very discipline in his performances that DC has criticised Monty for. I would like to see Monty play in front of Harris who is quite happy to pass the ball and not expect it played back to him. I was very impressed with the way Harris wasted very few balls and mainly passed forwards. He does lack Browners brilliant fitness levels bujt gives a different dimension to the game. Sinclair does whatever the manager asks,did he run all over the place showing a complete lack of discipline at right back v port vale? Did he not have a fairly long spell playing as a holding midfielder along with mansell in the conference? dc wants him to chase down opponents and scrap for the ball simple as that,in no way does he lack discipline,he will carry out the managers instructions to the letter just like the swindon home game when he was virtually a 3rd forward as ordered by dc. Cant you see this? Well actually he was out of position when he followed a player into the middle leaving a massive gap down the wing for the opposition player to have all the time in the world to put in a dangerous cross that Harris sliced into his own net
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