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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 8:00:13 GMT
Would not question his goal scoring ability, highlighted again by a cracking goal yesterday, having said that will never forget the many games where he went missing in the run in to our demise the season before last. Totally unforgiveable in my opinion.
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Post by Topper Gas on Aug 9, 2015 8:37:37 GMT
I wouldn't want him back because he's not a particularly good guy to have about the place. Don't see how people can question his contributions on the pitch though to be honest. Because he plays for himself not for the team. Didn't fans say the same about Lines first time around? Whatever JJOT does he scored the goal which mattered yesterday.
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Post by z1zou on Aug 9, 2015 8:54:00 GMT
good enough to play a league higher at least, attitude of a bloke who's sick of working night shifts in a cardboard box factory
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 9:01:48 GMT
From the EP:-
Northampton Town midfielder John-Joe O’Toole says he was expecting to be booed and jeered throughout on his first return to the Memorial Stadium since leaving Bristol Rovers in the aftermath of relegation.
O’Toole quickly went from hero to villain when triggering a release clause to leave the Memorial Stadium on a free transfer to join Northampton Town shortly after Rovers were relegated out of the Football League in 2014.
He was afforded the welcome of a pantomime villain as Rovers marked their return to the Football League by entertaining Northampton at the Memorial Stadium this afternoon – but rose above the taunts to score the only goal of the game to condemn Rovers to an opening day defeat.
“I got a bit of stick, but it wasn’t anything that I wasn’t expecting in all honesty,” O’Toole said.
“I said it when I left and I’ll say it again, leaving the club was the hardest career decision I have ever had to make. The fans didn’t see that decision through my eyes and that is fair enough. I got on really well with them when I was here and I have a lot of respect for them.
“It felt strange coming back here for the first time because whatever the fans here think of me now I did really enjoy my time playing for the club.
“The last time I was here was definitely the worst day of my football career and possibly one of the worst days of my life. To go down in the fashion we did was horrible and it is something that still haunts me today.
“My time at the club didn’t end well, but I still know a lot of people here and I always keep an eye on the results. There are good people at this club and even though I got a bit of stick today I wouldn’t bad mouth anybody here at all.
“I have a lot of time for the gaffer because I got on well with him during my time here so I was delighted when they got promoted. It is what they deserved and I wish them all the best in the future.”
O’Toole scored the sort of goal he was famed for during his 18 months at the club when arriving late in the penalty area to glance a David Buchanan cross off of his heads and past the flailing arm of Steve Mildenhall.
“It was just a nice feeling to score a goal because things didn’t go well for me last year,” O’Toole said. “A few of the boys had asked me before the game how I would celebrate if I scored but I don’t remember what I did.
Whatever I did to celebrate just came naturally really. I got a bit more stick after that, but you have to be as professional as possible and make sure that it doesn’t have a negative effect on your game.”
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 9:18:41 GMT
Fair play.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 9:21:38 GMT
Apart from the goal he was fairly anonymous,not as anonymous as our entire side unfortunately.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 10:00:06 GMT
Would not question his goal scoring ability, highlighted again by a cracking goal yesterday, having said that will never forget the many games where he went missing in the run in to our demise the season before last. Totally unforgiveable in my opinion. He didn't go missing half as much as most of that squad. If I'd scored 15 goals in that side I would have been disheartened towards the end of the season too when I saw what others were contributing. Its just as well he plays for himself, if he'd played for the team he was in he would have given up much sooner.
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Aug 9, 2015 10:18:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 10:18:34 GMT
But cringey when he was subbed off and his manager had to push him hard in the back several times towards the direction of the cobblers fans to clap em.
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Aug 9, 2015 11:07:37 GMT
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Post by LJG on Aug 9, 2015 11:07:37 GMT
Would not question his goal scoring ability, highlighted again by a cracking goal yesterday, having said that will never forget the many games where he went missing in the run in to our demise the season before last. Totally unforgiveable in my opinion. He didn't go missing half as much as most of that squad. If I'd scored 15 goals in that side I would have been disheartened towards the end of the season too when I saw what others were contributing. Its just as well he plays for himself, if he'd played for the team he was in he would have given up much sooner. Oi! Can you keep it down? We're trying to Boo here!
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Post by horseshoegas47 on Aug 9, 2015 15:21:09 GMT
We can't knock the way he took his goal but other than that he didnt create much on a day when we werent at our best. Would have liked to see Sinclair all over him as I imagine he would have become very frustrated!
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Post by stapletongas on Aug 9, 2015 16:29:15 GMT
From the EP:- Northampton Town midfielder John-Joe O’Toole says he was expecting to be booed and jeered throughout on his first return to the Memorial Stadium since leaving Bristol Rovers in the aftermath of relegation. O’Toole quickly went from hero to villain when triggering a release clause to leave the Memorial Stadium on a free transfer to join Northampton Town shortly after Rovers were relegated out of the Football League in 2014. He was afforded the welcome of a pantomime villain as Rovers marked their return to the Football League by entertaining Northampton at the Memorial Stadium this afternoon – but rose above the taunts to score the only goal of the game to condemn Rovers to an opening day defeat. “I got a bit of stick, but it wasn’t anything that I wasn’t expecting in all honesty,” O’Toole said. “I said it when I left and I’ll say it again, leaving the club was the hardest career decision I have ever had to make. The fans didn’t see that decision through my eyes and that is fair enough. I got on really well with them when I was here and I have a lot of respect for them. “It felt strange coming back here for the first time because whatever the fans here think of me now I did really enjoy my time playing for the club. “The last time I was here was definitely the worst day of my football career and possibly one of the worst days of my life. To go down in the fashion we did was horrible and it is something that still haunts me today. “My time at the club didn’t end well, but I still know a lot of people here and I always keep an eye on the results. There are good people at this club and even though I got a bit of stick today I wouldn’t bad mouth anybody here at all. “I have a lot of time for the gaffer because I got on well with him during my time here so I was delighted when they got promoted. It is what they deserved and I wish them all the best in the future.” O’Toole scored the sort of goal he was famed for during his 18 months at the club when arriving late in the penalty area to glance a David Buchanan cross off of his heads and past the flailing arm of Steve Mildenhall. “It was just a nice feeling to score a goal because things didn’t go well for me last year,” O’Toole said. “A few of the boys had asked me before the game how I would celebrate if I scored but I don’t remember what I did. Whatever I did to celebrate just came naturally really. I got a bit more stick after that, but you have to be as professional as possible and make sure that it doesn’t have a negative effect on your game.” If that in sincere, then fair play to the guy
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 21:59:37 GMT
Played well today I thought Probably did, but many on here are too blinded by bitterness to see or admit it . He's public enemy No1 here because despite being top scorer with 15 goals he is held largely responsible for our slide into the conference.
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Post by kylegas on Aug 9, 2015 22:32:27 GMT
I thought he conducted himself well tbh and didn't celebrate much at all, his team mates jumped all over him but he just seemed to keep his head down and not over do it, I think we've all seen many ex players of all different teams go crazy and really shove it in fans faces when in his position, I couldn't stand the guy when he was here and I was glad to see the back of him, even tho it angered me the way he left I was glad he was gone, but I'll still say fair play to him for showing respect after scoring
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2015 23:30:36 GMT
But cringey when he was subbed off and his manager had to push him hard in the back several times towards the direction of the cobblers fans to clap em. how have the cobblers fans been with him?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 13:42:17 GMT
It should be set to the time I wanted to share when you play.
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Post by nailseagashead on Aug 12, 2015 15:04:13 GMT
From the EP:- Northampton Town midfielder John-Joe O’Toole says he was expecting to be booed and jeered throughout on his first return to the Memorial Stadium since leaving Bristol Rovers in the aftermath of relegation. O’Toole quickly went from hero to villain when triggering a release clause to leave the Memorial Stadium on a free transfer to join Northampton Town shortly after Rovers were relegated out of the Football League in 2014. He was afforded the welcome of a pantomime villain as Rovers marked their return to the Football League by entertaining Northampton at the Memorial Stadium this afternoon – but rose above the taunts to score the only goal of the game to condemn Rovers to an opening day defeat. “I got a bit of stick, but it wasn’t anything that I wasn’t expecting in all honesty,” O’Toole said. “I said it when I left and I’ll say it again, leaving the club was the hardest career decision I have ever had to make. The fans didn’t see that decision through my eyes and that is fair enough. I got on really well with them when I was here and I have a lot of respect for them. “It felt strange coming back here for the first time because whatever the fans here think of me now I did really enjoy my time playing for the club. “The last time I was here was definitely the worst day of my football career and possibly one of the worst days of my life. To go down in the fashion we did was horrible and it is something that still haunts me today. “My time at the club didn’t end well, but I still know a lot of people here and I always keep an eye on the results. There are good people at this club and even though I got a bit of stick today I wouldn’t bad mouth anybody here at all. “I have a lot of time for the gaffer because I got on well with him during my time here so I was delighted when they got promoted. It is what they deserved and I wish them all the best in the future.” O’Toole scored the sort of goal he was famed for during his 18 months at the club when arriving late in the penalty area to glance a David Buchanan cross off of his heads and past the flailing arm of Steve Mildenhall. “It was just a nice feeling to score a goal because things didn’t go well for me last year,” O’Toole said. “A few of the boys had asked me before the game how I would celebrate if I scored but I don’t remember what I did. Whatever I did to celebrate just came naturally really. I got a bit more stick after that, but you have to be as professional as possible and make sure that it doesn’t have a negative effect on your game.” [ O’Toole scored the sort of goal he was famed for during his 18 months at the club when arriving late in the penalty area to glance a David Buchanan cross off of his heads and past the flailing arm of Steve Mildenhall. How many heads does O,Toole have?
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Post by nailseagashead on Aug 12, 2015 17:02:16 GMT
He is like the George Best of the lower leagues. Bestie wasted his talent with booze and women. JJOT seems to be wasting his through petulance, attitude and commitment. If you're going to waste a career, I'd go for the Georgie route. It's more fun. Bestie did quit early but still won two League titles and the European Cup and was European Footballer of the Year. Not entirely wasted then... Is that George Best, thought it was Craig Hinton at first
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Post by Mark Ash on Aug 12, 2015 18:33:12 GMT
Except that Best won two League titles, a European Cup and was European footballer of the year!
He made himself rich too. As careers go, not entirely wasted.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 19:55:33 GMT
I spent all my money on women and alcohol. I wasted the rest.
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