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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 26, 2015 8:43:13 GMT
As to not Conference South standard you’ll find that on the thread about Preston signing (or as the case was not signing) for Redditch, as to backing it up you will have to ask the poster who made the assertion. Still as you say I have said why this is my opinion. Two stages more than yourself who appears too frightened to express an opinion, presumably as you can’t take the fear of being wrong. Three pages & no idea what your opinion of Puddy is .Hopefully he’ll have an excellent season and my opinion will be wrong, but right or wrong you shouldn’t be frightened to have an opinion or it’ would be a very boring world. Why would I be frightened? This is an internet message board. I just try not to rush to judgement. Perhaps because I've done a bit of grass roots coaching in the past, I've seen player performances change with coaching and with different systems and players around them.
Since you ask, my opinion is that I haven't fully formed an opinion on Puddy yet. He seems to have potential, he's quite dynamic, which I like, and his team's goals conceded record with him in goal is very good, even against full time teams (and I didn't really see the top full time teams in the conference as being much different to the bottom of League 2). I recall many instances of him collecting the ball well in the air under pressure, especially at Wembley once he got over his nerves. I love his distribution from hand - very accurate, and curved into the run of the wide man. A modern goalkeeper in that respect, compared to Mildenhall. Not convinced by his set kicking as it often seemed to go out for a throw, but I don't particularly place a lot of importance on that anyway as long as it clears the defence consistency.
Regarding his poor first 20 minutes at Wembley - yes his arse went, but at least he dealt with that in a positive way by coming out and trying to deal with balls, rather than freeze on his line. That's what I've always taught goalkeepers - if its not going well, I'd rather concede a goal trying to do something, than not doing to anything when they should. If it goes well in the trying, often confidence will return, but if you freeze and become hesitant, it may never come back.
In all though, for me, less then half a season in the conference is not enough time to fully judge, especially as he is quite young and is learning. However I see no reason to rush out to replace him, and am happy to accept the judgement of the coaching staff with regard to this player until I see reason to change my mind.
3 pages before you are forced into offering an opinion which is you have no opinion. That fence most be playing havoc with the crack of your arse. Personally not seen anything in Puddy to look forward to him being first choice, what I have seen of him suggests he would be a very able backup. And what we have seen I think for his height he is good on crosses, under pressure from big players gets pushed around (Dover which was a foul but there will be plenty of that next season), generally under pressure not good (Wembley neither occasion did he need to charge out of his box Macclesfield away & next home game mistakes should've cost goals) and shot stopping the poor standard (top clubs equal to L2 is a joke) ment he really didn't have many to make or be judged on. None of which alters the fact we have 3 goalkeepers one of which DC lost faith in, one of which we both seem to agree that the jury is still out on & one I haven't seen play but I been told on this forum isn't good enough for Conference South. Phew at least the goalie isn't a critical position. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 25, 2015 19:21:22 GMT
Nicky Hunt he hates s**theads
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 25, 2015 18:46:45 GMT
I think Will deserves a chance in Div 2; although, because of his lack of height and the way he pannicked at Wembley, not totally sure he was fully to blame for the goal at Dover; however, I am not currently convinced he is a long term solution for the number 1 jersey; also, been told, not sure if it is true, that Will, has I believe a groyne problem which requires an operation, definately not a show-stopper but may put him back a couple of weeks during preseason. He is 6' 1" Says a man who 5' 11" |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 25, 2015 17:50:00 GMT
Not ignoring anything,which will annoy you. But at present what has arrived one player who might be a fullback or a centreback. What won't be arriving is a new goalie as we now have 3 under contract one of which DC lost faith in last season (until it came to penalties) and one of which certain posters on here don't believe is good enough for the Conference South. So goalie wise we are standing still. Enough facts in there to dispute your opinion? Should we get a new player for every position then, so that we are not standing still?
Not good enough for Conference South? Come on. You still have said why you have this opinion, just that you have it.
As to not Conference South standard you’ll find that on the thread about Preston signing (or as the case was not signing) for Redditch, as to backing it up you will have to ask the poster who made the assertion. Still as you say I have said why this is my opinion. Two stages more than yourself who appears too frightened to express an opinion, presumably as you can’t take the fear of being wrong. Three pages & no idea what your opinion of Puddy is .Hopefully he’ll have an excellent season and my opinion will be wrong, but right or wrong you shouldn’t be frightened to have an opinion or it’ would be a very boring world. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 25, 2015 11:14:44 GMT
Well with everything if you standstill you end up going backwards. So far the approach seems to be to standstill with the squad that did enough to get promoted, ignoring the dreadful standard of football we were up against. Still if everyone else is happy with that why should I rock the boat? You are ignoring the fact that Clarke has said that he wants to sign some new players. Not ignoring anything,which will annoy you. But at present what has arrived one player who might be a fullback or a centreback. What won't be arriving is a new goalie as we now have 3 under contract one of which DC lost faith in last season (until it came to penalties) and one of which certain posters on here don't believe is good enough for the Conference South. So goalie wise we are standing still. Enough facts in there to dispute your opinion? |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 25, 2015 9:55:10 GMT
Excellent clean sheet record against Conference strikers. Unfortunately he won't have the luxury of being intimidated by the likes of Alfreton's potent frontline every week. Very glad to have him as a second choice but not do keen to have him as first choice. Of course, but you can say that about any player until they play in the league. Should we only ever play people with lots of league experience?
What about players who have played in the league in the past, but not been very successful - automatically reject them too? Is the last season to be discounted entirely when considering who to start against Northampton?
Well with everything if you standstill you end up going backwards. So far the approach seems to be to standstill with the squad that did enough to get promoted, ignoring the dreadful standard of football we were up against. Still if everyone else is happy with that why should I rock the boat? |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 25, 2015 8:54:26 GMT
Not League standard. Unless he improves he will cost plenty of points over a season. I assume that's not just based on a goal conceded where he was fouled, and the first 20 minutes of the biggest game of his life? You must have other evidence, because his clean sheet record is excellent. Excellent clean sheet record against Conference strikers. Unfortunately he won't have the luxury of being intimidated by the likes of Alfreton's potent frontline every week. Very glad to have him as a second choice but not do keen to have him as first choice. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 24, 2015 14:11:13 GMT
Interesting that he has only signed a one year contract which he was offered at Rovers. Either Grimsby are paying more or they are paying the same and he saves petrol on the 160 miles vs 400 miles round trips for training/playing. Surprised he didn't want to play in League 2 but suppose it also means he gets more time with the family. Plus the quality of life not being sat in a car for circa 400 miles |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 24, 2015 11:00:10 GMT
Precisely another Jamie White? Did Jamie White impress both DC and Marcus Stewart? He must have impressed someone before being signed. John Ward? |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 23, 2015 17:12:18 GMT
Doing the train to Salisbury (£21 open return leaving Parkway at around 9:50) then Sutton by car. Done Salisbury before, nice ground and set up. I shall probably drive to both, so if you can prove you aren't too much of a weirdo, you are welcome to a lift. Sounds like you are trying to get out of giving Basel anymore lifts. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 23, 2015 11:49:07 GMT
European Championship qualifiers, you've got to think West Ham have done well to sneak in there & an easy opening fixture against Andorra. Do they get San Marino or the Faroe Islands next? Completely different. I was just pointing out Andorra FC is hardly the most difficult name to remember. Well I hope West Ham turn up at the right club in the return leg and don't rely on you for directions |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 23, 2015 10:53:02 GMT
Hammers next game is next week in Europe league against FC neverheardofthembefore You've never heard of Andorra? European Championship qualifiers, you've got to think West Ham have done well to sneak in there & an easy opening fixture against Andorra. Do they get San Marino or the Faroe Islands next? |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 23, 2015 9:30:04 GMT
West Ham. Liked them as a kid, been to a couple of home/away games but wouldn't buy a shirt or anything & these days barely have a clue who their next game is. Just tend to look out for the results & the action on MOTD. Dude - or should that be 'your Dudeship' or 'EL Duderino' - my favourite movie EVER! Hammers next game ARSE away in prem - no fun now no clockend for the irons to 'take' and no atmosphere at Emirates anyway.... Hammers next game is next week in Europe league against FC neverheardofthembefore |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 23, 2015 9:23:36 GMT
Have to say not really heard of him, was he on the board for long, what was his area of expertise ? Gardening I believe. Which has come in very handy in dealings with a number of our managers over the past seasons. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 23, 2015 9:16:50 GMT
economic crisis ..means short term contracts ..incentive based contracts are the way for many league two (old fourth division) Clubs like ours. Economic sense at last Economic sense until the striker you bring in on a one year contract bangs in 25 goals and walks away for free. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 23, 2015 9:04:23 GMT
Can't follow link but Sky Sports do for all clubs have done this to my Gmail account that should then link to android calendars
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 22, 2015 19:36:30 GMT
Sorry to see Balanta leave, thought he looked one (if not the best) of our most comfortable players on the ball. Equally fully understand those people who didn't see a lot in him & agree with what Irish says even though I liked him wouldn't know what his best position would be. Though I do find the use of the short term contract strange in this case he's proved his fitness, unlike say Sinclair (who if he does I'll be very happy to have in the squad), doesn't seemed to have rocked the boat so it's really down to the manager not deciding on how to use him. And in that case I think Balanta is right to reject the contract offer, if DC hasn't worked out how to use him through last season who is to say he will have by next Xmas? I think it would be easier now for Balanta to pick up a contract than in January.
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 22, 2015 8:41:45 GMT
Reading a good history book, or even a poor one, would make you aware of the First World War. A pretty damning indictment that you aren't aware of this. Not what you meant, though. Anyway, I'm bored of you now. Maybe some enjoy your attempts to lord it over others and be "controversial" for online attention to replace what you clearly crave and don't get at home, but judging by most reactions you get I don't imagine so. No surprise that you are bored now that your ignorance has been exposed. Don't forget to read those history books and keep counting your money. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 21, 2015 15:29:24 GMT
Sadly your limited intelligence obviously can’t differentiate between Germans and Nazis. You talk of "Killing Germans because of the past". What past was that then, idiot? Go back to trolling, snapping at people and claiming that they're the ones that are rattled. You're good at that. Reading a good history book, or even a poor one, would make you aware of the First World War. A pretty damning indictment that you aren't aware of this. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Jun 21, 2015 14:51:21 GMT
Your right people like Jon the Stripe do great things, he also doesn't seem to complain about webpages on the Supporters Club website. The point that people obviously are unable to grasp is that if I was offended by that bit of the website then I would offer to do it better. Of course none of the arsehole moaners on here will ever make that offer & to defend themselves they will talk about the past as if the past is important. I mean f it why don't we all go out tonight & kill a German in the name of the past? Godwin's law. You lose! Sadly your limited intelligence obviously can’t differentiate between Germans and Nazis. |
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