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Post by gashead1979 on Nov 6, 2014 8:15:48 GMT
Up to him now. Has an ideal opportunity to resurrect his faltering career.We are so weak up front that it could be great if he does turn it around but so long since he scored I have my doubts. Blimey the lad is only 21.
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Post by LJG on Nov 6, 2014 8:19:23 GMT
i want brunt to do well but ive a feeling the injuries have taken a lot out of him,, taylors been brilliant for us but he hasnt scored goals obviously,,,maybe dc should leave him out or try him wide i dont know but i still think taylor has lots to offer brfc but i dont think brunts going to make it,,,hope im wrong though Hmmmm ... Brilliant? Really?
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Post by me on Nov 6, 2014 8:48:10 GMT
Didnt see Altrincham and Braintree games but I saw the home game against Grimsby and I thought Brunt was better in that game than Cunnington in any of his games. We need a strong player up front who can hold the ball up and retain possession because at the moment it comes back to quickly. If we found this player, we would be able to have more possession than we have done this season. I like Matty Taylor's play but unfortunately he is meant to be our goalscorer and this hasn't happened, but I would like to see him given a couple of games with Brunt up front. Brunt is now obviously back to match fitness so there can be no excuses now, I just hope DC gives him another chance.
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 6, 2014 8:51:21 GMT
Up to him now. Has an ideal opportunity to resurrect his faltering career.We are so weak up front that it could be great if he does turn it around but so long since he scored I have my doubts. Blimey the lad is only 21. You do have to wonder where Brunt goes from here if he can't get his career back on track in the Conference, it's well known his family have money so does he really want to be playing non-league football earning a pittance when he could beworking in his families business? Unlike other playerswith injury problmes in the past he seems a decent lad trying his best so let's hope it work out for him now he's back with us.
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Post by The Man from Del Monte on Nov 6, 2014 9:28:10 GMT
At the end of the day he is our player. He has also played a number of games in the past month or so. I welcome the competition.
Whether he can do a job for us is another question. I certainly hope so.
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Post by biggsy on Nov 6, 2014 9:41:22 GMT
He's no worse than the impotent strikers we have at the moment,I welcome his return and hope that he can rekindle the form of two years ago. He's now match fit so give him a go until Tubbs,Hughes,A.N.Other, arrive and start convert the chances.Surely we can have one striker who is able to score a few goals.
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Post by chelt_gas on Nov 6, 2014 9:50:45 GMT
Brunt is good, he's young, has talent but hasn't had the best of conditions to be a striker. Now he's fit, playing in the conference with a side on the up them I think he could be our ace in the pack. Certainly a better option than lee Hughes!!
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Post by a more piratey game on Nov 6, 2014 10:43:12 GMT
he has worked very hard to get back it seems, including out on loan. That's got to be a good sign IMO
and he's young, so a better chance of his body bouncing back
I'm hopeful
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Post by PeterHooper57 on Nov 6, 2014 12:35:51 GMT
Definately, give him a chance; none of the other attackers (apart from Ellis, who I think is tremendous) are any good, so YES, come on Brunty !
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2014 12:57:55 GMT
i want brunt to do well but ive a feeling the injuries have taken a lot out of him,, taylors been brilliant for us but he hasnt scored goals obviously,,,maybe dc should leave him out or try him wide i dont know but i still think taylor has lots to offer brfc but i dont think brunts going to make it,,,hope im wrong though Hmmmm ... Brilliant? Really? yes really but i understand a striker has to score more goals than hes managed
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Post by LJG on Nov 6, 2014 13:06:15 GMT
Hmmmm ... Brilliant? Really? yes really but i understand a striker has to score more goals than hes managed Goals aside ... what is this brilliance you speak of?
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Post by brizzle on Nov 6, 2014 13:08:28 GMT
Blimey the lad is only 21. You do have to wonder where Brunt goes from here if he can't get his career back on track in the Conference, it's well known his family have money so does he really want to be playing non-league football earning a pittance when he could beworking in his families business? Unlike other playerswith injury problmes in the past he seems a decent lad trying his best so let's hope it work out for him now he's back with us. Unless his contract with BRFC contained a clause that provided for a reduction in his salary upon relegation, then I would assume that he is still on the same contract as he was when he played in League Two for us. It was (by all accounts at least) a generous contract. And as for working in the family business, I think that the club would be delighted if he agreed to terminate his contract, at no cost to the club.
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 6, 2014 13:56:42 GMT
Still it's great news that Sinclair is back in action, no coincidence that our form dipped when he got injured. Welcome home Ryan and good luck.Here here, and well said bluemist. Despite everything that has happened I still have a lot of belief in Ryan Brunt, he's had a very bad time of it in recent months but has made every effort it seems to me. But when I read that . . . . . . I feel that the player is fighting an uphill battle. After all it's hardly a ringing endorsement by the manager, is it? As I've said previously, it's my opinion that the player is only being ''tolerated'' at the club, as they cannot offload him and appear to be reluctant to pay his contract up. It certainly does look like DC has his favourites eg Taylor but also has problems with others. I think no one could have done more to help their own cause than Brunt has, he paid for his own physio in USA and deserves to be given a fair crack. I just never understand the politicking at Rovers. DC made some very big claims about how we would play and many then bought ST's on the back of that radio show but what we have is very Ward like football, from what my friends are telling me. I am worried because, if we do not go up this season, we have no parachute payments next season and IT will be an uphill struggle to maintain let alone progress. Am hoping good news re the Sainsburys debacle will add more vim, vigour and élan from the team. I think DC had the best intentions but got scared of losing his job and so has gone to a very cautious approach. Seems silly as this league really is there for the taking, with a decent goal scorer. UTFG
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Post by brizzle on Nov 6, 2014 14:11:51 GMT
Here here, and well said bluemist. Despite everything that has happened I still have a lot of belief in Ryan Brunt, he's had a very bad time of it in recent months but has made every effort it seems to me. But when I read that . . . . . . I feel that the player is fighting an uphill battle. After all it's hardly a ringing endorsement by the manager, is it? As I've said previously, it's my opinion that the player is only being ''tolerated'' at the club, as they cannot offload him and appear to be reluctant to pay his contract up. It certainly does look like DC has his favourites eg Taylor but also has problems with others. I think no one could have done more to help their own cause than Brunt has, he paid for his own physio in USA and deserves to be given a fair crack. I just never understand the politicking at Rovers. DC made some very big claims about how we would play and many then bought ST's on the back of that radio show but what we have is very Ward like football, from what my friends are telling me. I am worried because, if we do not go up this season, we have no parachute payments next season and IT will be an uphill struggle to maintain let alone progress. Am hoping good news re the Sainsburys debacle will add more vim, vigour and élan from the team. I think DC had the best intentions but got scared of losing his job and so has gone to a very cautious approach. Seems silly as this league really is there for the taking, with a decent goal scorer. UTFG I would wholeheartedly agree with most of what you posted there KP, but particularly the highlighted sentence. The manager says in most of his interviews that there is room in the budget for a further player, and that he is keeping his options open, and that this is a difficult time of the year to bring in players, and that he has several offers ''in,'' which have eventually been rejected, and that . . . But the point is that every man and his dog has a very good idea what BRFC is calling out desperately for, apparently there are funds available to finance a signing, but we continue to prevaricate. Interestingly enough, when Monkhouse picked up his 3-game red card, a replacement was signed within days. I would love to know the inside story of our attempts to sign a goalscorer, particularly as Cunnington's time with us is almost up.
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Post by kingswood Polak on Nov 6, 2014 16:08:26 GMT
It certainly does look like DC has his favourites eg Taylor but also has problems with others. I think no one could have done more to help their own cause than Brunt has, he paid for his own physio in USA and deserves to be given a fair crack. I just never understand the politicking at Rovers. DC made some very big claims about how we would play and many then bought ST's on the back of that radio show but what we have is very Ward like football, from what my friends are telling me. I am worried because, if we do not go up this season, we have no parachute payments next season and IT will be an uphill struggle to maintain let alone progress. Am hoping good news re the Sainsburys debacle will add more vim, vigour and élan from the team. I think DC had the best intentions but got scared of losing his job and so has gone to a very cautious approach. Seems silly as this league really is there for the taking, with a decent goal scorer. UTFG I would wholeheartedly agree with most of what you posted there KP, but particularly the highlighted sentence. The manager says in most of his interviews that there is room in the budget for a further player, and that he is keeping his options open, and that this is a difficult time of the year to bring in players, and that he has several offers ''in,'' which have eventually been rejected, and that . . . But the point is that every man and his dog has a very good idea what BRFC is calling out desperately for, apparently there are funds available to finance a signing, but we continue to prevaricate. Interestingly enough, when Monkhouse picked up his 3-game red card, a replacement was signed within days. I would love to know the inside story of our attempts to sign a goalscorer, particularly as Cunnington's time with us is almost up. Yes, It seems strange how quickly we manage to get the guy in yet we have had some 4 seasons of being told we put offers in only to have them knocked back. I am not calling anyone a liar here but something is just not right. I don't buy into the area being a problem to relocate to BTW. I just can't help but question the clubs ambition. We know that we would have stayed up had we had one more goal yet we still prevaricate over signing a proven goal scorer/poacher. I know that DC is aware that bringing in someone on higher wages than the others could be a potential banana skin but surely there are ways around this such as bonuses for goals scored and league position. I just find it difficult to rationalise the plethora of reasions/excuses used. Yeovil seem to be able to get players in and that was when they were below us. The problem is that we have a bad reputation. Not as fans,as ex players have been generous in their praise of the club but not about those who run it. It also does not behoove a chairman who outright lays blame at certain people, it is very unprofessional and will not exactly endear us to any prospects as I see it.
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Post by brizzle on Nov 6, 2014 16:32:09 GMT
I would wholeheartedly agree with most of what you posted there KP, but particularly the highlighted sentence. The manager says in most of his interviews that there is room in the budget for a further player, and that he is keeping his options open, and that this is a difficult time of the year to bring in players, and that he has several offers ''in,'' which have eventually been rejected, and that . . . But the point is that every man and his dog has a very good idea what BRFC is calling out desperately for, apparently there are funds available to finance a signing, but we continue to prevaricate. Interestingly enough, when Monkhouse picked up his 3-game red card, a replacement was signed within days. I would love to know the inside story of our attempts to sign a goalscorer, particularly as Cunnington's time with us is almost up. Yes, It seems strange how quickly we manage to get the guy in yet we have had some 4 seasons of being told we put offers in only to have them knocked back. I am not calling anyone a liar here but something is just not right. I don't buy into the area being a problem to relocate to BTW. I just can't help but question the clubs ambition. We know that we would have stayed up had we had one more goal yet we still prevaricate over signing a proven goal scorer/poacher. I know that DC is aware that bringing in someone on higher wages than the others could be a potential banana skin but surely there are ways around this such as bonuses for goals scored and league position. I just find it difficult to rationalise the plethora of reasions/excuses used. Yeovil seem to be able to get players in and that was when they were below us. The problem is that we have a bad reputation. Not as fans,as ex players have been generous in their praise of the club but not about those who run it. It also does not behoove a chairman who outright lays blame at certain people, it is very unprofessional and will not exactly endear us to any prospects as I see it. . . . and therein lies the problem, KP. Once you have acquired a reputation, whether it be good, bad or indifferent, you then have a job to shake it off. It seems to me that the reputation that precedes BRFC is that we are prepared to pay an awful lot, and expect very little in return. That is our reputation, and when potential signings turn up at The Mem then I believe that they expect the earth, despite the fact that the club is slumbering in the Conference now. Let's be honest and admit that since our relegation we have off-loaded a group of deadbeats and no-marks, and replaced them with a group of players that are doing their best, but still need the assistance of at least two players to bring their efforts to a successful conclusion. In my opinion we are not a million miles away, but we may well as be, because instead of being honest and upfront, the club persist in hiding behind cliches and Toni Wattolo's imperfect calculations. The Manager and Chairman can hide behind as many excuses as they choose to hide behind, but the reality takes to the pitch, and this is where the results (and the 3 points) are.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2014 16:56:17 GMT
It certainly does look like DC has his favourites eg Taylor but also has problems with others. I think no one could have done more to help their own cause than Brunt has, he paid for his own physio in USA and deserves to be given a fair crack. I just never understand the politicking at Rovers. DC made some very big claims about how we would play and many then bought ST's on the back of that radio show but what we have is very Ward like football, from what my friends are telling me. I am worried because, if we do not go up this season, we have no parachute payments next season and IT will be an uphill struggle to maintain let alone progress. Am hoping good news re the Sainsburys debacle will add more vim, vigour and élan from the team. I think DC had the best intentions but got scared of losing his job and so has gone to a very cautious approach. Seems silly as this league really is there for the taking, with a decent goal scorer. UTFG But the point is that every man and his dog has a very good idea what BRFC is calling out desperately for, apparently there are funds available to finance a signing, but we continue to prevaricate. Interestingly enough, when Monkhouse picked up his 3-game red card, a replacement was signed within days. Something I've noticed with Barnet is their ability to bring in almost instant replacements when they've lost a player through injury this season.Its got to be a big advantage with their proximity to the London/Greater London area and ergo no commute or temporary accommodation worries for loanees.Lets hope young LVD will prove his worth and we might be able to extend the loan if it suits all parties.Good luck to the lad.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2014 23:10:00 GMT
yes really but i understand a striker has to score more goals than hes managed Goals aside ... what is this brilliance you speak of? i honestly think hes been a constant menace to opposing defences,hes quick has a good 1st touch and works his socks off but if you dont agree thats fine l like him as a player but im aware he hasnt got the goals he should have got
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Post by LJG on Nov 7, 2014 9:01:22 GMT
Goals aside ... what is this brilliance you speak of? i honestly think hes been a constant menace to opposing defences,hes quick has a good 1st touch and works his socks off but if you dont agree thats fine l like him as a player but im aware he hasnt got the goals he should have got I don't even think it's just the goals. I can't see what he adds. People used to say that about Beardsley "Ooh he pulls the defence all over the place" but ... that's just because he's running around wearing a blue shirt - that's the nature of his position that's not something particular to that player.
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Post by gashead1979 on Nov 7, 2014 12:27:46 GMT
Here here, and well said bluemist. Despite everything that has happened I still have a lot of belief in Ryan Brunt, he's had a very bad time of it in recent months but has made every effort it seems to me. But when I read that . . . . . . I feel that the player is fighting an uphill battle. After all it's hardly a ringing endorsement by the manager, is it? As I've said previously, it's my opinion that the player is only being ''tolerated'' at the club, as they cannot offload him and appear to be reluctant to pay his contract up. It certainly does look like DC has his favourites eg Taylor but also has problems with others. I think no one could have done more to help their own cause than Brunt has, he paid for his own physio in USA and deserves to be given a fair crack. I just never understand the politicking at Rovers. DC made some very big claims about how we would play and many then bought ST's on the back of that radio show but what we have is very Ward like football, from what my friends are telling me. I am worried because, if we do not go up this season, we have no parachute payments next season and IT will be an uphill struggle to maintain let alone progress. Am hoping good news re the Sainsburys debacle will add more vim, vigour and élan from the team. I think DC had the best intentions but got scared of losing his job and so has gone to a very cautious approach. Seems silly as this league really is there for the taking, with a decent goal scorer. UTFG Yep lets make no bones about this, this league is a shambles and lacking of any real quality including ourselves. I ask one question, why it so hard to get a striker who can score as many as Akinde has when he has to be one of the worse strikers i've ever laid eyes on? I dont think we or anyone will catch Barnet, how they signed Cook I do not know, but he is the type of quality we need. A few tweaks and this league can be anyones.
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