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Post by biggsy on Aug 3, 2014 10:43:53 GMT
The article also quotes a Rovers spokesman as saying "we dont want compensation to give up the contract" That suggests that Sainsburys have made a move to offer compensation to get out. If so that does provide some encouragement that they recognise that they cannot just pull out. So its probably now going to be about how little they can pay us without going to court. I think they will try and tempt the directors with enough money to repay their loans and maybe build a nice new stand at the current ground? the trouble is that will bring Carstairs,Trash,Rose and all the other saddo nimbys out in force again,its a never ending circle that has been and always will be Bristol Rovers. The late Fred Ashmead,the Chairman in 1940 who signed the bill of sale for the stadium to the Greyhound Company without the boards full approval, has a lot to answer for!
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Post by biggsy on Aug 2, 2014 16:26:34 GMT
Having attended my first friendly last night I wondered how far we are off having a good team for the standard we are now in and looking at the players in terms of ability to play the division above (League 2). I know its only one game but here is my assessment of the players with the marks for last nights performance Mildenhall 6- No doubt about this mans class and I noticed just how much better his distribution was (but of course this is also down to the fact that the players wanted the ball) Will be up there with the best if not the best in the division Leadbitter 6 - Looks a good player and one who could play League Football. Considering it was his first game for us I was very impressed generally but going have to watch getting caught too far up the pitch. Hes not Michael Smith yet but is probably better than the Michael Smith who started with us under Paul Buckle. Lockyer 7 - We've done well to retain Tom as he has a coolness about him wherever he plays and IMO central defender is his position. Will be up there with the best in this division but i do wonder if we will manager to keep him all season as I can see him playing in the Championship. Parkes 6.5 - Looks a lot fitter and leaner and that can only be good. Still showed moments of lack of concentration which do concern me but overall is a player who should stand out at this level and we know he has the capability at playing League 2 or 1. McCrystal 5 - What you see is what you get and another who should be more than capable of being a top defender at this level but not sure he can play the type of football that Daryl wants us to play. If Turley does come in it will be interesting to see who he replaces but could well see Mark on the bench Brown 5.5 - Another who we know can play at a higher level than this but not totally convinced about him playing in the wingback role. It was definitely good to NOT see him taking every corner and free kick. Definitely will be a top defender at this level. Sinclair 7.5 - This chap looks the business.Covers a huge amount of ground,passes the ball well,is very quick and wins lots of possession. For his size he won a fair amount of the ball in the air as well. One who I can see being well capable of playing League football. Clarke 4.5 - For me was the one player who I have my doubts about being able to play regularly even at this standard. For me he gets lost too often and the play passes him by. Doesn't seem to know when to close down and doesn't read the game. Bench at the best for me. Brunt 5 A player who looks exactly what he is at the present time-A player trying to catch up on a long time out injured. Made some good touches and some poor ones but was glad to see him get in so much play time. Not sure he should start next week but will probably have to for his physical presence. On saying that it was strange but I actually thought Matt Taylor looked better than him in the air. Lets just hope that he can continue to build up his fitness and we could have a good player on our hands. Taylor 7.5 With Sinclair he was the pick of the bunch for me. Could be the 20 goal a season striker we have been after and based on this performance could well ply his trade at a higher standard.Showed intelligent running and ball control throughout and could have finished on a hattrick. Definite starter for next week. Monkhouse 6.5 He could really be an ace signing with improved match fitness. Makes time for himself on the ball and has a good shot. Looks well capable of playing anywhere in the midfield or in the hole just behind the front men. I would say he is also a candidate for Captain. Subs Mansell 5.5 Directs players but I'm not totally sure he is what we need in the middle of the park. Time will tell and it is not fair to judge him on this one 45 minute spell especially just returning from injury. If he is playing regularly then he could be a candidate for Captain Gosling 5.5 Showed good touches but i would like to hear what others thought of him as didn't really notice him a lot when he came on - too many of these beards!!! White 6 I saw something in the short tim e he was on the pitch to tell me that he could well be a 20 goal a season man. Tremendously unlucky not to score a goal with both his header and the shot that hit the inside of the post. I would be considering starting him up front with Taylor next week or could at this stage definitely be an impact sub. Harrison 5 I am hoping that Ellis can kick on this season. Certainly couldn't fault his commitment when he came on but for me one who should start on the bench. Mitchell 4 Sorry but for me my initial assessment would be one to avoid signing and if we do need a bench player to cover the defence but also be capable of playing I would be on the phone to Higgins this week. Looked an accident waiting to happen in everything he did. Overall performance 6.5 A very entertaining game but not sure just how good Coventry were.Definitely see the signs of a good season here but worries would be getting the right balance in midfield where we allowed their players too much time on the ball and didnt close down quick enough and concentration in the defence. Better balance to the squad and if the three signings are right then I see us having a season where we should be aiming for top three. For me the definite starters for next week are Mildenhall, Leadbitter, Lockyer, Parkes, Brown, Sinclair and Taylor. Definite non starters Mitchell, Clarke and Harrison. The rest IMO depends who we sign this week. I've seen Mitchell three times and frankly I cant see him being signed,he's not quick,not tall,gets muscled off the ball and his distribution is indifferent.an accident waiting to happen is spot on,Higgins is a much better bet. I like Lee Brown but doubt that wing back really suits him,I remember McGhee playing him further up the pitch without much success. Now the good points. Taylor is a class act,busy,sharp and an eye for goal. Sinclair is a Rovers legend waiting to happen,his desire and work rate is amazing he's the sort you'd want in the trenches with you! Leadbitter is fast,very fast,he looks more like a winger to me but he fitted in like he'd always been here.Monkhouse has quality I can see his being right up there with the assists. Parks is leaner,meaner and fitter,he should excel at this level The remainder all did their jobs ok,even Harrison showed some enthusiasm (and I'm a big critic of his) All in all its looking good,with Turley's signing imminent and another striker being offered a deal I reckon we're close to being a good level 5 team.
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Post by biggsy on Aug 2, 2014 15:09:10 GMT
The father was f***ing and blinding about the safety barriers should be lower,He has a point of course because the poor lad got underneath them and no doubt something will be done so that another accident can be avoided but I would have thought the only thing that mattered at the time was the well being of the youngster. C'mon how low do you want them to be? If they are so low a youngster cant fall through, means they are to low so an adult can fall over them! YET AGAIN! The club cant win either way. Maybe the dad should have been looking after him? If he was the lad wouldnt have had the "accident" I'm just saying what happened,I was there,i'm not apportioning blame.You clearly miss the point,the lad fell under the lower barrier,there is a higher one that prevents p***ed up adults falling over them.
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Post by biggsy on Aug 2, 2014 14:55:20 GMT
Why on earth would the father not give his sons details to a St.Johns man,whats wrong with him.?His paramount convern should have been his son not getting shirty with people trying to helpIf that had been my child or grand child i wouldnt be interested in anyones name,just getting the child treated as well as possible.Sounds like a right idiot to me Me likey this post! The father was f***ing and blinding about the safety barriers should be lower,He has a point of course because the poor lad got underneath them and no doubt something will be done so that another accident can be avoided but I would have thought the only thing that mattered at the time was the well being of the youngster.
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Post by biggsy on Aug 2, 2014 14:03:21 GMT
He was only a little lad,he must have been able to get under the barrier.
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Post by biggsy on Aug 1, 2014 8:52:13 GMT
A loan keeper here isn't going to get a game though, barring injury - how beneficial is a spell sat on a Non League bench, in the scheme of things? Apart from the wisdom learnt from the terrace behind, of course... And Clarke has already said he wont have a keeper on the bench very often as there's only five subs in the Conference. He'll use the emergency loan system if Mildenhall is out for any reason.
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Post by biggsy on Jul 23, 2014 9:49:43 GMT
Very good versatile,player,good strong tackler,has pace,plays anywhere in the back four or as a defensive midfielder. good footballer,great bloke.! Downside: very injury prone,fix that and you'll have a good player.
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Post by biggsy on Jul 22, 2014 18:40:47 GMT
Thats odd,did he not expect to sign for anyone then,all out of work pro's keep themselves fit,many train with their former clubs until they get fixed up,please dont tell me he's injured,even the great Gary Kenneth trained with a Sunday league team
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Post by biggsy on Jul 22, 2014 18:30:15 GMT
Monkhouse doesnt feature either so it cant be Clarkes likely 11. maybe Clarkes likely 8/9
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Post by biggsy on Jul 20, 2014 13:29:32 GMT
Yep,thats why I havent been too harsh, they,re young enthusiastic kids, but lets be honest is there much there to get excited about?, I've watched youngsters for the last 50 odd years , this group are barely mediocre, sorry but that my opinion.
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Post by biggsy on Jul 20, 2014 10:21:13 GMT
A spirited effort from a group of players most of who really have little prospect of getting near the first team. Preston- a good youngster who made a couple of good saves, he's good enough for our no2. Higgins- good pace,kept going,good engine, maybe Smiths replacemnt Greenslade- good youngster,improved as the game went on, Mitchell- sorry,no pace,lacks hieght, made a couple of serious errors that should have been punished Trotman - a big unit,ideal for us. Ward-Baptiste- missed the easiest sitter,flitted about a bit,not impressed but may improve in time. Broom- looks about 12 but improved as the game went on,a good attitude and lots of energy but wont be more than a sub at best. Gosling- well worth the petrol money,this lad oozes confidence,was involved in everything,with Sinclair and Mansell around im he could emerge as a real star,someone should tell him he's not Ricky Lambert,his free kicks were his one weakness. Thomas- Gave the ball away far too often but a nice touch and got involved,always wanted the ball. White- Looks a bit overweight but is obviously a good footballer,plenty of running off the ball.He'll get goals. Thompson- a gangly,awkward bugger,my mind went back to big Dev, maybe one to come off the bench and confuse the opposition. Subs Harrison-same as usual,useless Lucas - beginning to fill out a bit,theres something about this kid I like,no where near the finished article yet though. In summary,3/4 could feature but Gosling apart it wouldnt worry me if we didnt see any of them again.
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Post by biggsy on Jul 19, 2014 10:45:47 GMT
Yes indeed, but the one about " It only dawned on me that relegation was a possibility for 70 minutes" is a classic,even dear old Les Dawson would have been hard pushed to top that one!!!
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Post by biggsy on Jul 19, 2014 10:34:36 GMT
Hi Darlo, yes indeed,Les Dawson, one of the funniest comedians ever imho. and by god we need humour at the moment!!
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Post by biggsy on Jul 19, 2014 9:53:09 GMT
She said "You prefer Bristol Rovers to me" I replied "I prefer Bristol City to you"!!! no sense of humour!
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Post by biggsy on Jul 18, 2014 21:06:47 GMT
I took my wife to a home game and now she's my ex-wife!!!
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Post by biggsy on Jul 18, 2014 20:23:08 GMT
Apart from the football I enjoy matchdays,I mix with some great people and the pasties are good!
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Post by biggsy on Jul 18, 2014 10:52:46 GMT
I know Steve well,I used to deal with him when my company did a lot of work for the club. He's a very decent guy and Rovers through and through. He left about ten years ago to return to his former profession as an Estate Agent but chose the wrong time to do it and I dont really think his company traded for very long and he soon returned to Rovers. Nice guys and girls get made redundant,its sad but the club has to cut its cloth accordingly,and I certainlyI wouldnt presume to know whether others could and should have gone before him.
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Post by biggsy on Jul 15, 2014 12:08:30 GMT
I and hearing BRFC are broke from some; Higgs says Rovers have one of the biggest budgets; Clarke says he will get the club back up next season; however, is unablbe to sign enough quality and / or keep key players. And where the **** is Higgs, we have not seen or heard from him for weeks. Clarke in my opinion was an awful appoitment, he gives me no confidence, and Higgs obviously has not learnt a thing, after saying the BOD would learn from last year (/ four years) of mis management. Looks to me, at present, we will be fighting off relegation AGAIN rather than challenging for promotion. Not Happy ! Spot on. Totally agree!!
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Post by biggsy on Jul 2, 2014 10:44:01 GMT
15 out 5 in at the last count but I agree that the unused subs and players out of favour must stay match fit and reserve games must be the best way to achieve this.Also these players must get thoroughly used to the playing style that , if we believe what we are told will be very different from Wards tactics of last season.
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Post by biggsy on Jun 30, 2014 16:39:17 GMT
David Staniforth
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