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Post by bangkokgas on Feb 26, 2017 9:52:10 GMT
James, Gaffney & Harrison would struggle in League 2, the quality of MT and the influence he had on the rest of the strikeforce was obvious to see. If it takes throwing away 3 points for Ellis to be released at the end of the season then i don't think it's been to bad a day. Its no surprise that this squad needs a massive overhaul and massive investment, it's just a shame that i can't see the owners pumping anything other than a small to medium amount of cash into things and hoping that all the magic comes from the manager again. I've got no problem with a mid table season this year, but you have to question the lack of money spent in January when we were in and around the play-offs along with the penny pinching back in the summer, it seems a really poor business decision. Agree with all of this- first time I've seen James 'live' and if that is even his average level performance, he ain't good enough. Not strong enough- too easily knocked off the ball. Gaffney and Harrison can hack it v bottom half teams but are easily 'looked after' when we play the top teams.. |
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Feb 26, 2017 11:17:16 GMT
Should send James back now to Peterborough.If he was any good they wouldn't have loaned him out for a year.He hasn't scored yet and never looks likely too. I think LJ (not likkle lj) was signed to replace Snake. DC clearly sees something in him. Tbf, he hasn't missed a bonefide opportunity yet. If he's not fully fit, carrying an injury, that would explain it. We've surely got to allocate more time to him than a run of games v teams in top 5? I think DC has earned trust in this department, so while the jury is out on Luke James, my faith in management team and forward coaching is placed firmly at their doorsteps to do the right thing. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2017 11:38:53 GMT
Harrison was played into space with a move going forward 10 yards into their half!!, he chooses not to turn or lay it off but rather play it backwards. This is the dilemma with him you don't know what you are going to get. The occasional ''performance'' doesn't cut it, neither does a reaction or lack of, of the kind we saw from him yesterday.
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Post by laughinggas on Feb 26, 2017 11:51:20 GMT
Oh look let's all blame Ellis.
Team game.
If one wants to be critical go through the team!
One could pick on Billy Bob, on the positive he got a few shots away but when out wide so many step overs and tricks who knows when the cross is coming.? Very frustrating for forwards who have to make runs Che k out and repeat.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2017 14:00:07 GMT
I wasn't there today. Sounds like a horrendous error from Ellis, and one he acknowledged. If he could play alongside a decent big striker, I'm pretty sure he would come good. (I don't think Gaffney is that man). One thing is for sure - getting on his back during the game isn't going to f******g help him. If people want to slag off their team of during the 90 minutes - plenty of space down at trashcan. It wasn't just the mistake, those things happen, it was one of those games where he just didn't really get going, he wasn't sharp and when that happens he looks lazy. Yes looked so lazy that a defensive headed clearance from just outside the 6 yard box actually surprised Bodin so much that it went past him and into touch just short of the halfway lione,now if onlu our defenders could get headed clearances that far away from our goal.Yes he made an horrendeous error in the attempted back pass that went horribly wrong but I feel a more experienced and ruthless defender than Lockyer would have taken one for the team as soon as he realised he wouldn't get the ball.A free kick in the centre circle and a red card better of 2 options.Tom will learn from that as will Ellis if he can forgive himself,he looked absolutely devastated and near to tears,thats how much it hurt him As an aside I recall about 10 or so years ago the self same fans who are calling Ellis lazy were aiming the same comments at 2 of our strikers under LL and PT,shows how wrong peoples perception of players can be |
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Post by laughinggas on Feb 26, 2017 14:10:13 GMT
Very good header by Ellis, think some felt he should have controlled it, ran the length of the field before slipping the ball into the back of the net.
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Post by basel on Feb 26, 2017 14:52:53 GMT
Well done Gas and thank you Darrell for giving us our club back. This sentence Doc! What a fantastic manager DC is! |
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Post by basel on Feb 26, 2017 15:08:11 GMT
The way i see it and i admit to still being annoyed bythe 'incident'.
Since the transfer window disapointment we've faced a very exciting but challenging fixture list.We still do.DC has had to use every single ounce of his tactical know how to see us do as well as we have.The manager and squad,but especially DC have been brilliant.The bar may of been raised a wee bit even though what's his name has gone to City.Defencively we look much better.Yesterday the lads battled,over used sayings but '100% was given','bodies were put on the line' to earn the result.A drwa that of course,really ought to of been a win.
Therefore i found it very difficult to accept Harrisons useless and destructive cameo moment.Maybe it's his inconsistency or rumoured nights out i've heard about in the past makes him harder to forgive than eg Tom Lockyer on his earlier season mistakes(could of all been gossip concerning EH,the way it is on the Rovers grapevine sometimes).I am not sure Ellis has what it takes mentally to do the 3rd tier business.Egotistal perhaps?I would say his concentration levels need improving.
On the positive side Ellis has at times been very good this season,he is big strong and still young,although he has quite some experience now.
It may be that we need a certain type of striker signed to see the best of EH,RG?
The developement of our strike force from now to the end of the season will be interesting to watch.DC will i think sign at least one striker in the Summer.
Maybe more.
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Post by DudeLebowski on Feb 26, 2017 15:32:49 GMT
We will definitely go in big for a striker in the summer, no doubts. But the current slating of Gaff, EH & James is extremely uncalled for.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Feb 26, 2017 15:46:28 GMT
We will definitely go in big for a striker in the summer, no doubts. But the current slating of Gaff, EH & James is extremely uncalled for. Especially when you see our goal from goalcam and Gaff actually helps by legally obstructing the vision of their keeps for ollies goal! Sometimes, every little helps.. |
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Post by basel on Feb 26, 2017 15:50:46 GMT
We will definitely go in big for a striker in the summer, no doubts. But the current slating of Gaff, EH & James is extremely uncalled for. Especially when you see our goal from goalcam and Gaff actually helps by legally obstructing the vision of their keeps for ollies goal! Sometimes, every little helps.. I thought the effort shown by RG and LJ yesterday was excellent.Rory played very well. |
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Post by kegandeg on Feb 26, 2017 17:25:31 GMT
Clarke now knows he should have bought miller from Dover James is no replacement for Taylor Harrison and gaffney are spectators at best easy in hindsight I know but we have new owners on board Clarke was probably reluctant to spend the new owners money on miller which is understandable it was a decision based on loyalty to the new owners but I assume the cash was available missed opportunity.
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Post by warehamgas on Feb 26, 2017 17:40:45 GMT
Clarke now knows he should have bought miller from Dover James is no replacement for Taylor Harrison and gaffney are spectators at best easy in hindsight I know but we have new owners on board Clarke was probably reluctant to spend the new owners money on miller which is understandable it was a decision based on loyalty to the new owners but I assume the cash was available missed opportunity. How on earth do you know that? Christ this whole idea about Miller is getting stupid, I am sure there are other strikers out there and in DC I trust. Blimey, it's getting like Summer 2012 when we spent the whole Summer chasing Constable from Oxford only not to get him and the whole Summer 2013 chasing JJOT and we did get him. Thankfully transfer dealings are dealt with by DC not some fans on here!! UTG! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2017 18:53:09 GMT
It wasn't just the mistake, those things happen, it was one of those games where he just didn't really get going, he wasn't sharp and when that happens he looks lazy. Yes looked so lazy that a defensive headed clearance from just outside the 6 yard box actually surprised Bodin so much that it went past him and into touch just short of the halfway lione,now if onlu our defenders could get headed clearances that far away from our goal.Yes he made an horrendeous error in the attempted back pass that went horribly wrong but I feel a more experienced and ruthless defender than Lockyer would have taken one for the team as soon as he realised he wouldn't get the ball.A free kick in the centre circle and a red card better of 2 options.Tom will learn from that as will Ellis if he can forgive himself,he looked absolutely devastated and near to tears,thats how much it hurt him As an aside I recall about 10 or so years ago the self same fans who are calling Ellis lazy were aiming the same comments at 2 of our strikers under LL and PT,shows how wrong peoples perception of players can be That was a great header, and was what I think he was brought on for, to shore up the defence ready for a final aerial assault. I didn't say that he was lazy, what I said was that when things don't quite click for him he can give the appearance of being lazy. If you have something to say that's great, you don't have to try to twist my words to make your own point. Lockyer did well to get goal side, but was unlucky that he got a nudge which the ref ignored, that put him off balance and he got the ball caught between his feet. It's not very fair to blame Tom for what happened there, he did everything right. |
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Post by dido on Feb 26, 2017 19:28:17 GMT
kegandeg, can you tell us how a spectator (at best) scored 4 goals against Cobblers FC?
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Post by Peter Parker on Feb 26, 2017 19:32:33 GMT
Clarke now knows he should have bought miller from Dover James is no replacement for Taylor Harrison and gaffney are spectators at best easy in hindsight I know but we have new owners on board Clarke was probably reluctant to spend the new owners money on miller which is understandable it was a decision based on loyalty to the new owners but I assume the cash was available missed opportunity. I thought Miller didnt want to move |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Feb 27, 2017 17:59:21 GMT
It wasn't just the mistake, those things happen, it was one of those games where he just didn't really get going, he wasn't sharp and when that happens he looks lazy. Yes looked so lazy that a defensive headed clearance from just outside the 6 yard box actually surprised Bodin so much that it went past him and into touch just short of the halfway lione,now if onlu our defenders could get headed clearances that far away from our goal.Yes he made an horrendeous error in the attempted back pass that went horribly wrong but I feel a more experienced and ruthless defender than Lockyer would have taken one for the team as soon as he realised he wouldn't get the ball.A free kick in the centre circle and a red card better of 2 options.Tom will learn from that as will Ellis if he can forgive himself,he looked absolutely devastated and near to tears,thats how much it hurt him As an aside I recall about 10 or so years ago the self same fans who are calling Ellis lazy were aiming the same comments at 2 of our strikers under LL and PT,shows how wrong peoples perception of players can be Top post padstow |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Feb 27, 2017 18:09:17 GMT
Clarke now knows he should have bought miller from Dover James is no replacement for Taylor Harrison and gaffney are spectators at best easy in hindsight I know but we have new owners on board Clarke was probably reluctant to spend the new owners money on miller which is understandable it was a decision based on loyalty to the new owners but I assume the cash was available missed opportunity. I thought Miller didnt want to move I thought the same but Steve Hamer said that we were not bringing anyone else in, in his radio Bristol piece. I was led to believe it was a non story and that we didn't make an offer. It doesn't really matter now anyway and unless we can bring in a free agent then we have to play the cards we have in our hand right now. As much as a part of me would love to see us promoted yet again, I think we all know we are nowhere near that level as is. The thing is, you just never know what can happen and I remember thinking that the JPT game at the millennium would be our big day out and we would be starting in L2 again. I'm hoping that we have learned from the period where it was thought we could buy success. Many are calling for a large overhaul but we need to keep the team ethos and pride going. Personally I don't think we need a big overhaul but we do need 3/4 players & I now trust DC has this but I was worried about him when I saw one of the interviews. He looked hammered |
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