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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 11:58:14 GMT
He's certainly improved over the course of the season but find it slightly odd he's made on the list.
His romantic story to becoming a professional might just have been factored in I suspect.
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Post by tbonegas on Apr 6, 2018 12:02:37 GMT
Maybe appoint the EFL panel as BRFC manager? Then tom broadbent would play every game. With rollin menayese playing every game on loan and swindon town and broadbent impressing so much despite some shaky games it will be interesting to see what happens next season in the centre half department.
Rollin needs to improve his aerial prowess.
So does Lockyer.
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Post by markczgas on Apr 6, 2018 15:37:28 GMT
Congratulations Tom B - a great talent !
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Post by markczgas on Apr 6, 2018 15:40:47 GMT
Maybe appoint the EFL panel as BRFC manager? Then tom broadbent would play every game. With rollin menayese playing every game on loan and swindon town and broadbent impressing so much despite some shaky games it will be interesting to see what happens next season in the centre half department. See, this is why I don't get Craig signing to this day. We already had Lockyer and Broadbent as our best talents, Sweeney coming off of a previous nice loan season, Clarke as a solid backup with club experience, Rollin surprisingly good on reserves and on his few first team appearances and Burn as the odd one out that could - if needed - do a job. The far cheaper solution would be to start using Lockyer and Broadbent together more often, instead we signed an aging defender, our 7th (before Burn was let go and Rollin was loaned) who, not to take away from his leadership and experience, is also past his prime and not cheap on wages, and can only play LB if it means being an extra stopper on the side. I hope Craig has been brought in to become the defence coach next season. I'd like Lockyer and Broaders to start games from the off next season, but with 2 new full backs (if Leads isn't kept on) alongside.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 16:57:45 GMT
See, this is why I don't get Craig signing to this day. We already had Lockyer and Broadbent as our best talents, Sweeney coming off of a previous nice loan season, Clarke as a solid backup with club experience, Rollin surprisingly good on reserves and on his few first team appearances and Burn as the odd one out that could - if needed - do a job. The far cheaper solution would be to start using Lockyer and Broadbent together more often, instead we signed an aging defender, our 7th (before Burn was let go and Rollin was loaned) who, not to take away from his leadership and experience, is also past his prime and not cheap on wages, and can only play LB if it means being an extra stopper on the side. I hope Craig has been brought in to become the defence coach next season. I'd like Lockyer and Broaders to start games from the off next season, but with 2 new full backs (if Leads isn't kept on) alongside. Precisely
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 17:09:27 GMT
Maybe appoint the EFL panel as BRFC manager? Then tom broadbent would play every game. With rollin menayese playing every game on loan and swindon town and broadbent impressing so much despite some shaky games it will be interesting to see what happens next season in the centre half department. See, this is why I don't get Craig signing to this day. We already had Lockyer and Broadbent as our best talents, Sweeney coming off of a previous nice loan season, Clarke as a solid backup with club experience, Rollin surprisingly good on reserves and on his few first team appearances and Burn as the odd one out that could - if needed - do a job. The far cheaper solution would be to start using Lockyer and Broadbent together more often, instead we signed an aging defender, our 7th (before Burn was let go and Rollin was loaned) who, not to take away from his leadership and experience, is also past his prime and not cheap on wages, and can only play LB if it means being an extra stopper on the side. Well craig played half of his 58 games for millwall in their promotion last season as left-back so ive no idea what you mean by "only play there if it means an extra stopper"? In january the manager had to decide if he was happy with the defenders already at the club or not and he decided he wanted to add the experienced craig. Since then craig/lockyer have been 1st choice. I get the arguments about blocking broadbents chance to get more game time etc but for the manager its about getting the players he thinks will get results. menayese and broadbent will start next season competing with lockyer/craig with a full season as professionals and plenty of league appearances in the bank so the competition for places in that position will be fierce. All good from my point of view and fascinating to see what happens.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 17:20:04 GMT
Maybe appoint the EFL panel as BRFC manager? Then tom broadbent would play every game. With rollin menayese playing every game on loan and swindon town and broadbent impressing so much despite some shaky games it will be interesting to see what happens next season in the centre half department.
Rollin needs to improve his aerial prowess if he is to break into our first team.
I like that he is playing in L2 rather than the usual Mangos/Yate etc
What do you base that comment on? just curious
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 6, 2018 17:59:24 GMT
See, this is why I don't get Craig signing to this day. We already had Lockyer and Broadbent as our best talents, Sweeney coming off of a previous nice loan season, Clarke as a solid backup with club experience, Rollin surprisingly good on reserves and on his few first team appearances and Burn as the odd one out that could - if needed - do a job. The far cheaper solution would be to start using Lockyer and Broadbent together more often, instead we signed an aging defender, our 7th (before Burn was let go and Rollin was loaned) who, not to take away from his leadership and experience, is also past his prime and not cheap on wages, and can only play LB if it means being an extra stopper on the side. Well craig played half of his 58 games for millwall in their promotion last season as left-back so ive no idea what you mean by "only play there if it means an extra stopper"? In january the manager had to decide if he was happy with the defenders already at the club or not and he decided he wanted to add the experienced craig. Since then craig/lockyer have been 1st choice. I get the arguments about blocking broadbents chance to get more game time etc but for the manager its about getting the players he thinks will get results. menayese and broadbent will start next season competing with lockyer/craig with a full season as professionals and plenty of league appearances in the bank so the competition for places in that position will be fierce.All good from my point of view and fascinating to see what happens. What makes you say that as it's clear DC will pick Locks & Craig regardless? Plus Captain Locks isn't going to threaten his international career by sitting on our bench and I doubt Craig agreed to join us unless he had some assurances from DC he'd be in the starting 11, as otherwise he may as well just sat on the bench at Millwall until the summer.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 18:35:51 GMT
Well craig played half of his 58 games for millwall in their promotion last season as left-back so ive no idea what you mean by "only play there if it means an extra stopper"? In january the manager had to decide if he was happy with the defenders already at the club or not and he decided he wanted to add the experienced craig. Since then craig/lockyer have been 1st choice. I get the arguments about blocking broadbents chance to get more game time etc but for the manager its about getting the players he thinks will get results. menayese and broadbent will start next season competing with lockyer/craig with a full season as professionals and plenty of league appearances in the bank so the competition for places in that position will be fierce.All good from my point of view and fascinating to see what happens. What makes you say that as it's clear DC will pick Locks & Craig regardless? Plus Captain Locks isn't going to threaten his international career by sitting on our bench and I doubt Craig agreed to join us unless he had some assurances from DC he'd be in the starting 11, as otherwise he may as well just sat on the bench at Millwall until the summer. He would have told craig it was his place in the team to lose i reckon. If broadbent or menayese are good enough they will force their way into the team imo. If you believe dc will just select lockyer/craig whatever thats up to you but i dont agree. Ps i dont think lockyer has been convincing since we got into league one.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Apr 6, 2018 19:33:00 GMT
Rollin needs to improve his aerial prowess if he is to break into our first team.
I like that he is playing in L2 rather than the usual Mangos/Yate etc
What do you base that comment on? just curious I know quite a few Swindon fans, they all like him and say he is probably their best defender (not hard though tbh) but his heading leaves a lot to be desired
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 23:40:55 GMT
Od silly ideas, I’d like to see him given a couple of games at DM. It would allow him to run with the ball more which is his greatest weapon, imo. Yeah I like this idea, it’s got to be worth a shot for the last few games surely? Showing my age now, but the guy does remind me of the great Bobby Moore with the way he brings the ball out. I think he could go further in the game and achieve a lot more than bobby moore did to be honest. I see him as a cross between franz beckenbauer and larry lloyd.
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Post by gasheadbatesy on Apr 7, 2018 0:07:23 GMT
Cash out with Lockyer. He’s pretty ordinary at best, and quite sh**e most often. Just my view. Not great in conference/ league 2. League 1 with him the main man, get on.
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Post by spiess1 on Apr 7, 2018 6:14:34 GMT
Outstanding logic, batesy. TL is awful (according to you), but clubs will be offering us money for him. Blue sky thinking.
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Post by Marshy on Apr 7, 2018 7:14:05 GMT
What do you base that comment on? just curious I know quite a few Swindon fans, they all like him and say he is probably their best defender (not hard though tbh) but his heading leaves a lot to be desired Why is he heading leaves? I think he’s another very good prospect along with Broadbean.
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Post by gasofsomerset on Apr 7, 2018 8:45:54 GMT
Our results speak for themselves.
Every game Broadbent started in January we won and played good football, followed by the bore draw in Blackpool in which he didn’t even play.
He goes out the squad and we lose our spark almost, losing games and playing not very exciting football. Lockyer goes on international duty, Broadbent comes back in and we draw to the posh when manyhthought we were going to get a stuffing 🧐
It amazes me how he doesn’t get more chances because he sure deserves it
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Post by socrates on Apr 7, 2018 9:27:06 GMT
Our results speak for themselves. Every game Broadbent started in January we won and played good football, followed by the bore draw in Blackpool in which he didn’t even play. He goes out the squad and we lose our spark almost, losing games and playing not very exciting football. Lockyer goes on international duty, Broadbent comes back in and we draw to the posh when manyhthought we were going to get a stuffing 🧐 It amazes me how he doesn’t get more chances because he sure deserves it Yeah I’ve been thinking the same for months.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2018 11:32:01 GMT
The best way to improve your reputation on this forum is not to play. Telford and broadbent have become legends simply by not playing. Meanwhile almost all the players that do play get hammered or are scapegoats. Except for ellis of course who is now loved after being despised by many on here before despite everything he already did for the club.
I fear for broadbent and telford if they get a run because they will have flaws and poor games just like every player.
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Post by roosty56 on Apr 7, 2018 12:10:12 GMT
All i have to say is.. Mark my words Broadbent will be the most highest profile player in the team next Season.
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Post by completewingback on Apr 7, 2018 13:42:36 GMT
See, this is why I don't get Craig signing to this day. We already had Lockyer and Broadbent as our best talents, Sweeney coming off of a previous nice loan season, Clarke as a solid backup with club experience, Rollin surprisingly good on reserves and on his few first team appearances and Burn as the odd one out that could - if needed - do a job. The far cheaper solution would be to start using Lockyer and Broadbent together more often, instead we signed an aging defender, our 7th (before Burn was let go and Rollin was loaned) who, not to take away from his leadership and experience, is also past his prime and not cheap on wages, and can only play LB if it means being an extra stopper on the side. Well craig played half of his 58 games for millwall in their promotion last season as left-back so ive no idea what you mean by "only play there if it means an extra stopper"? In january the manager had to decide if he was happy with the defenders already at the club or not and he decided he wanted to add the experienced craig. Since then craig/lockyer have been 1st choice. I get the arguments about blocking broadbents chance to get more game time etc but for the manager its about getting the players he thinks will get results. menayese and broadbent will start next season competing with lockyer/craig with a full season as professionals and plenty of league appearances in the bank so the competition for places in that position will be fierce. All good from my point of view and fascinating to see what happens. I meant exactly what I said, he's not a fullback anymore IMO. Last season is good and all but he's lost pace since then. Not that I expect every fullback to be a Leadbitter type of player, but even Brown, who's not the fastest around currently, knows how to work around that; I don't see Craig doing this at all, especially given his age. He is, and most likely will be for the remainder of his time here, mainly a CB. And, again, I don't think he's a bad CB by any means - I just feel his signing wasn't the BEST solution to our defensive problems.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2018 19:31:54 GMT
Well craig played half of his 58 games for millwall in their promotion last season as left-back so ive no idea what you mean by "only play there if it means an extra stopper"? In january the manager had to decide if he was happy with the defenders already at the club or not and he decided he wanted to add the experienced craig. Since then craig/lockyer have been 1st choice. I get the arguments about blocking broadbents chance to get more game time etc but for the manager its about getting the players he thinks will get results. menayese and broadbent will start next season competing with lockyer/craig with a full season as professionals and plenty of league appearances in the bank so the competition for places in that position will be fierce. All good from my point of view and fascinating to see what happens. I meant exactly what I said, he's not a fullback anymore IMO. Last season is good and all but he's lost pace since then. Not that I expect every fullback to be a Leadbitter type of player, but even Brown, who's not the fastest around currently, knows how to work around that; I don't see Craig doing this at all, especially given his age. He is, and most likely will be for the remainder of his time here, mainly a CB. And, again, I don't think he's a bad CB by any means - I just feel his signing wasn't the BEST solution to our defensive problems. It will be interesting to see how it evolves and how many games craig/broadbent/ play next season. Point ive been trying to make is i totally understand the managers thinking when he made the decision to sign craig.
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