npb128
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Post by npb128 on Jan 11, 2018 14:48:35 GMT
Decent player, certainly Aldershot's stand out player over the last 2 seasons. I've watched a lot of them so have seen him play many times. He rarely plays as a striker, he almost always plays wide (left or right) in a front three.
Has pace, is very tricky on the ball and a good eye for goal, and usually a cracker! YouTube his goal away to Tranmere in last season's playoff semi final, or his goal last month away to Bromley. Has a great shot on him and isn't afraid to try his luck from distance.
He can be inconsistent though - can have a spell of good games, and then a spell where he's very quiet. Although he has pace and can ride a tackle could probably do with bulking/strengthening up a bit when making the step up. He's still young though and has definite potential to progress. He was at Watford and did appear for their first team once or twice, before dropping out and down to Aldershot.
He's also a great character, and will do wonders for team spirit. One of the liveliest players in The Shots dressing room, always messing around and having a laugh.
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vaughan
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Post by vaughan on Jan 11, 2018 15:23:50 GMT
Hi Padstow
So who watches the opposition and potential recruits?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 15:40:53 GMT
Hi Padstow So who watches the opposition and potential recruits? They probablyou use the same system that wes aka pirate uses and watch video clips All well and good but you can't beat a cold January afternoon or evening with one man and his dog watching games You see a lot more and get a better idea of a player. I know Steve Yates did some scouting but don't think there is a recognised one now
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basel
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Post by basel on Jan 11, 2018 15:49:04 GMT
No idea who it will be,but,Rovers Face Book say a signing will be posted within the hour.
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npb128
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Post by npb128 on Jan 11, 2018 15:53:42 GMT
No idea who it will be,but,Rovers Face Book say a signing will be posted within the hour. Matty Taylor on loan?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 15:54:33 GMT
No idea who it will be,but,Rovers Face Book say a signing will be posted within the hour. Come on basel it's no great secret. That's me set up to look a nutter
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harrybuckle
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Post by harrybuckle on Jan 11, 2018 15:55:50 GMT
No idea who it will be,but,Rovers Face Book say a signing will be posted within the hour.
Bernard Mensah of the Shots ?
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GasMacc1
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Post by GasMacc1 on Jan 11, 2018 16:01:45 GMT
Aldershot 2 - Wrexham 0
25th November 2017 See on 0’14” Mensah deflecting in, from 6 yards, a driven cross. Link to video v Wrexham
Bromley 0 Aldershot 2
28th November 2017 See on 0’34”, from the right wing, Mensah curling in a left-footed shot from 20 yards. Link to video v Bromley
See also 2’49” for a bit of assistance with keeping Bromley at bay…followed by a bit of pace down the left wing to draw a foul and a second yellow card for the Bromley defender!
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npb128
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Post by npb128 on Jan 11, 2018 16:03:48 GMT
Try and find his goal away to Tranmere in last years playoff semi - worldie!
(Don't you want me baby...) Bernard Mensah baby, Bernard Mensah Oooohhhh
You've got yourself a good player, with great potential.
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basel
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Post by basel on Jan 11, 2018 16:06:01 GMT
No idea who it will be,but,Rovers Face Book say a signing will be posted within the hour. Come on basel it's no great secret. That's me set up to look a nutter I really have no idea Padstow and i don't believe a word from the club anyway.
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GasMacc1
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Post by GasMacc1 on Jan 11, 2018 16:09:10 GMT
Try and find his goal away to Tranmere in last years playoff semi - worldie! (Don't you want me baby...) Bernard Mensah baby, Bernard Mensah Oooohhhh You've got yourself a good player, with great potential. See 25-yard screamer away at Tranmere on 0'58". Goal at Tranmere
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harrybuckle
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Post by harrybuckle on Jan 11, 2018 16:12:58 GMT
Aldershot striker Bernard Mensah today became Darrell Clarke’s first signing in the January transfer window, arriving at The Mem for an undisclosed fee.
Speaking of the new arrival the manager said; “I am delighted to welcome Bernard to Bristol Rovers.
“He’s a young player who has done very well at Aldershot and I’m pleased to be able to welcome him to our squad. I look forward to working with him and helping him develop further as a player.”
The 23 year old, who goes straight into the squad travelling to Blackpool for Saturday’s EFL League One fixture, said; “I’m very pleased to have signed so early in the transfer window as the earlier the deal is done the better for the player and the club.
“There were a few other clubs interested in signing me but once I heard of Rovers’ interest they were my first choice. The Aldershot manager, Gary Waddock told me about the fans here, something I already knew having played here a couple of times myself.”
Bernard began his career at Watford, where he was offered a two year scholarship at the beginning of the 2011/12 season, and he signed a professional contract that would activate on his 17th birthday.
He scored 14 goals in 19 appearances for Watford’s U-18 side during the 2012/13 season before becoming a full professional at the end of that campaign.
His Watford debut came against Bolton Wanderers, on 23rd November 2013 and in January 2014 he joined Conference side Braintree Town in a one month loan deal, which was later extended for a further month and a further extension was later agreed, taking him up until the end of the season.
In November 2014, he joined Barnet on loan and made a substitute appearance for The Bees against Rovers on 25th November, a game that Rovers won 2-1.
He rejoined Braintree, again on loan, in February 2015 and made his second appearance of that season on 24th February when Rovers recorded another 2-1 win. He remained with the Essex outfit until the end of the 2014/15 campaign.
Released by Watford in the summer of 2016, he signed for National League side Aldershot Town and in his time with The Shots he has scored 14 goals in 56 league games.
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GasMacc1
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Post by GasMacc1 on Jan 11, 2018 16:13:18 GMT
One for the scouts. The long-range curler at Bromley was with the left-foot. The "worldie" at Tranmere was with the right! Nice!
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basel
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Post by basel on Jan 11, 2018 16:17:17 GMT
I hope DC has done enough homework on Bernard.That big tall striker (now at Plymouth) eg,just was'nt good enough.
Anyway,welcome to Rovers Bernard and good luck.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 16:27:43 GMT
Come on basel it's no great secret. That's me set up to look a nutter I really have no idea Padstow and i don't believe a word from the club anyway. Snap
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harrybuckle
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Post by harrybuckle on Jan 11, 2018 16:48:37 GMT
Bernard Ayity Mensah born Hounslow 29 Dec 1994 was named in April 2011 as one of a group of seven young players who would take up a two-year scholarship with Watford at the start of the 2011–12 season. In July 2011, Mensah signed a professional contract that would activate on his 17th birthday and keep him at the club until the end of the 2013–14 season. Later on that year, Mensah had surgery on his knee, ruling him out of playing contention for the remainder of the season. In January 2013, Mensah signed an extension to his contract, committing to Watford until 2016..He scored 14 goals in 19 appearances for the under-18 side during the 2012–13 season before becoming a full professional at the end of the campaign. On 23 November 2013, Mensah made his Watford debut as a 78th-minute substitute for Javier Acuña against Bolton Wanderers. On 10 January 2014, Mensah joined Conference side Braintree Town on a one-month loan.[Due to bad weather which limited his playing time, Mensah's loan was extended for a further month until 16 March. Mensah again extended his loan at Braintree Town, this time until the end of the season on 11 March 2014. On 6 November 2014, Mensah joined Barnet on loan until 5 January 2015. Came on as sub on 25 November at the Mem against Rovers in a 2-1 defeat. Mensah re-joined Braintree on loan on 11 February 2015 until the end of the 2014–15 season. Started for Braintree in a match at the Mem on 24 February when teammate Matt Paine was sent off. His side were beaten 2-1 with a late winner from substitute Ellis Harrison. On 3 June 2016, it was announced that Mensah would leave Watford upon his contract expiry. On 10 June 2016, Mensah joined National League side Aldershot Town on a one-year deal] which was renewed at the end of the season until June 2018
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Post by CabbagePatchBlues on Jan 11, 2018 16:54:02 GMT
Could be another good 'un. Schooled in Watford so ripe to get back into the league. Taylor and Sinclair were also schooled at league clubs and a spell in non-league to mature didn't do them any harm.
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eppinggas
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Post by eppinggas on Jan 11, 2018 17:02:26 GMT
Welcome to Bristol Rovers Bernard. As per Harry Buckle... He would have been playing for Braintree in that game when Akinola scored that wonder goal (sportingly applauded by most of the Mem). Sounds a good signing. UTG.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 17:05:32 GMT
If he is half as successful as Barry Hayles was from the National League then he will be more than good enough.
Welcome to Bristol Rovers Bernard, Bernie, Bern.......
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 17:12:16 GMT
If he is half as successful as Barry Hayles was from the National League then he will be more than good enough. Welcome to Bristol Rovers Bernard, Bernie, Bern....... Steady Kevin you don't want to get too excited at your age
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