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Post by lympstonegas on Nov 14, 2018 8:01:43 GMT
The only relevance of Nichols time with us NOW is his current form which has been very good in the last couple of games. However on current form he looks like if he gets a goal or two then his confidence in scoring WILL return and we could have a very good player on our hands. Say he did now go on an amazing run and score a lot of goals until his contract runs out at the end of the season. People on here will be moaning like hell if HE decides that due to all the criticism on here he moves on. In the same vein no doubt his 50 previous games with 2 goals will become a distant memory.I am not saying that Nichols has been worth the fee but at PRESENT he is our best player up front and deserves his place as we have nobody better. People would be justified in moaning if that was his reason for leaving. Simply put, he has not scored goals which is what most think he was brought here to do. If his confidence returns and he goes on a scoring run it will be long overdue and he should be grateful for the perseverance shown by DC and supporters who have encouraged him. Good response
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Post by LJG on Nov 14, 2018 9:12:56 GMT
One goal. Five assists. TWO SEASONS. It's called form. If we were buying a defensive midfielder with that sort of form over two seasons there would be outcry. He's a striker. I honestly can't believe this is even a discussion. Rory Gaffney scored 16 in two seasons and people wanted rid.
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Post by stevek192 on Nov 14, 2018 9:50:48 GMT
But at the moment if we were going to get rid of a striker I would get rid of Reilly, Jacubiak and Payne all before Nichols!! Remember as well that we may not get anything better as can we really expect a) any money and 2) DC to make best use of it by getting a Tom Nichols Mark2.
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Post by LJG on Nov 14, 2018 10:00:18 GMT
But at the moment if we were going to get rid of a striker I would get rid of Reilly, Jacubiak and Payne all before Nichols!! Remember as well that we may not get anything better as can we really expect a) any money and 2) DC to make best use of it by getting a Tom Nichols Mark2. So your response basically amounts to "He's the best of a bad bunch". My response to that is: 1. Statistics show that that's clearly not true - he's the only one of the four not to have scored this season. 2. If he is the best of a bad bunch (which he isn't), so he should be: He's had far far far more opportunity than the other three put together.
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Post by Henbury Gas on Nov 14, 2018 10:16:11 GMT
But at the moment if we were going to get rid of a striker I would get rid of Reilly, Jacubiak and Payne all before Nichols!! Remember as well that we may not get anything better as can we really expect a) any money and 2) DC to make best use of it by getting a Tom Nichols Mark2. So your response basically amounts to "He's the best of a bad bunch". My response to that is: 1. Statistics show that that's clearly not true - he's the only one of the four not to have scored this season. 2. If he is the best of a bad bunch (which he isn't), so he should be: He's had far far far more opportunity than the other three put together. Don't look closely at Liam Sercombe's scoring record this season then. He is being picked because of previous seasons efforts, i would say Tom Nichols is being picked because of his record with previous clubs and his CURRENT form.
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Post by LJG on Nov 14, 2018 10:19:23 GMT
So your response basically amounts to "He's the best of a bad bunch". My response to that is: 1. Statistics show that that's clearly not true - he's the only one of the four not to have scored this season. 2. If he is the best of a bad bunch (which he isn't), so he should be: He's had far far far more opportunity than the other three put together. Don't look closely at Liam Sercombe's scoring record this season then. He is being picked because of previous seasons efforts, i would say Tom Nichols is being picked because of his record with previous clubs and his CURRENT form. Sercombe who has come back from injury? When did he become a striker? I think this makes my point quite neatly for me.
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Post by LJG on Nov 14, 2018 10:22:31 GMT
So your response basically amounts to "He's the best of a bad bunch". My response to that is: 1. Statistics show that that's clearly not true - he's the only one of the four not to have scored this season. 2. If he is the best of a bad bunch (which he isn't), so he should be: He's had far far far more opportunity than the other three put together. Don't look closely at Liam Sercombe's scoring record this season then. He is being picked because of previous seasons efforts, i would say Tom Nichols is being picked because of his record with previous clubs and his CURRENT form. And in any event his record at previous clubs is still cr@p: Exeter: 36 from 110 a goal every three games. Peterborough: 14 from 58 a goal every four games.
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Post by Severncider on Nov 14, 2018 10:41:13 GMT
For those interested in this Cup competition, the draw is on Friday with team numbers announced tomorrow. DrawNot personally interested in this competition. In fact I have never seen one of the games and will not be starting this season.
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Post by Colyton Gas on Nov 14, 2018 10:46:06 GMT
Really don't know who DC can play up front Sat as literally none of 'em ever score. Is it time to experiment with a youngster,Ollie or Broadbean up front or get Marcus out of retirement!!!!!!!!
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Post by stevek192 on Nov 14, 2018 10:54:10 GMT
Nope ...Start again with Payne and Nichols and give them a chance to develop a partnership. Most strikers only score when they make a partnership with somebody. The only thing lacking at the moment in their play is goals. With the current players the only possible chance is these two unless you give Dion Moore a chance up front with Nichols.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2018 11:05:35 GMT
I’m sure he played cricket mate. Wrong sport.😉 Not interested. Not reading. FOOKING GEOFFRY IT THEN 😴
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 14, 2018 11:24:43 GMT
Nope ...Start again with Payne and Nichols and give them a chance to develop a partnership. Most strikers only score when they make a partnership with somebody. The only thing lacking at the moment in their play is goals. With the current players the only possible chance is these two unless you give Dion Moore a chance up front with Nichols. Payne looked as useless as ever on Sunday, apart from chasing the ref around the pitch after Sincs' tackle, we looked like we were playing with 9 name until he was subbed off. Given that Dion Moore didn't even get a 2nd half run out last night I can't see him playing in the 1st team anytime soon. Perhaps DC's worried he'll look too good as I can't see any other reason he's not being given any 1st team opportunities given how poorly Payne, Reilly & AJ have been performing. Personally I'd go with Nichols & Bennett on Saturday rather than Payne & Nichols, as at least we then have pace in the frontline. Although if Scunthorpe have two 6'+ CB's we'll then struggle to defend corners etc.
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Post by oviedista on Nov 14, 2018 11:30:09 GMT
If we were buying a defensive midfielder with that sort of form over two seasons there would be outcry. He's a striker. I honestly can't believe this is even a discussion. Rory Gaffney scored 16 in two seasons and people wanted rid. Sure but I'm not talking about buying anyone. The point is it is possible to be encouraged by improved form and not cancel it out based on his overall record. It's funny how the opposite often happens when a player dips in form - all the previous stuff is forgotten.
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Post by LJG on Nov 14, 2018 12:29:25 GMT
If we were buying a defensive midfielder with that sort of form over two seasons there would be outcry. He's a striker. I honestly can't believe this is even a discussion. Rory Gaffney scored 16 in two seasons and people wanted rid. Sure but I'm not talking about buying anyone. The point is it is possible to be encouraged by improved form and not cancel it out based on his overall record. It's funny how the opposite often happens when a player dips in form - all the previous stuff is forgotten. A change of form of course would mean he's started scoring goals - he hasn't.
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Post by LJG on Nov 14, 2018 12:30:54 GMT
Nope ...Start again with Payne and Nichols and give them a chance to develop a partnership. Most strikers only score when they make a partnership with somebody. The only thing lacking at the moment in their play is goals. With the current players the only possible chance is these two unless you give Dion Moore a chance up front with Nichols. What about the other strikers who've scored goals?
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Post by cheamgas on Nov 14, 2018 12:37:48 GMT
Watched the game on iFollow.
Thought that it was very disappointing and that Exeter fully deserved a 2-0 win. Cannot believe how bad Reilly was. Against a reserve defence he did nothing. Must be a reason for his being so ineffective after a good game against Coventry. Jakubiak showed a few glimpses of pace and skill but in this standard of football he should be tearing defences apart.
Thought that the other experienced players were average. Expected more from Partington. Joe Martin was adequate as a centre back. Menayese looked rusty but hopefully should get better with more games under his belt. Kelly did not stand out and should of done better for the first goal. Smith average performance. Russe the pick of the midfield (although Widdrington did not do too badly when he came on) but seems not good enough to challenge the existing first team midfielders. Walker some good touches for a sixteen year old. Time will tell in he can make the grade but a promising start.
Holmes-Dennis the one big positive. Didn't do much but his class was evident.
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Post by pirate on Nov 14, 2018 13:07:07 GMT
Nope ...Start again with Payne and Nichols and give them a chance to develop a partnership. Most strikers only score when they make a partnership with somebody. The only thing lacking at the moment in their play is goals. With the current players the only possible chance is these two unless you give Dion Moore a chance up front with Nichols. Payne looked as useless as ever on Sunday, apart from chasing the ref around the pitch after Sincs' tackle, we looked like we were playing with 9 name until he was subbed off. Given that Dion Moore didn't even get a 2nd half run out last night I can't see him playing in the 1st team anytime soon. Perhaps DC's worried he'll look too good as I can't see any other reason he's not being given any 1st team opportunities given how poorly Payne, Reilly & AJ have been performing. Personally I'd go with Nichols & Bennett on Saturday rather than Payne & Nichols, as at least we then have pace in the frontline. Although if Scunthorpe have two 6'+ CB's we'll then struggle to defend corners etc. Scunthorpe's 3 main centre backs are McArdle (6ft 1in), Goode (6ft 5in) and Burgess (6ft 4in). The game on Saturday will be won and lost in midfield and they have very good options in Ryan Colclough, Matty Lund, James Perch, George Thomas who played in their recent FA Cup game. Funso Ojo hasn't even featured recently and he was the best player on the pitch when we played them at the Mem last season. Then there is also Josh Morris who scored 11 goals in the league last season and 19 goals the season before that from midfield.
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 14, 2018 13:20:28 GMT
Payne looked as useless as ever on Sunday, apart from chasing the ref around the pitch after Sincs' tackle, we looked like we were playing with 9 name until he was subbed off. Given that Dion Moore didn't even get a 2nd half run out last night I can't see him playing in the 1st team anytime soon. Perhaps DC's worried he'll look too good as I can't see any other reason he's not being given any 1st team opportunities given how poorly Payne, Reilly & AJ have been performing. Personally I'd go with Nichols & Bennett on Saturday rather than Payne & Nichols, as at least we then have pace in the frontline. Although if Scunthorpe have two 6'+ CB's we'll then struggle to defend corners etc. Scunthorpe's 3 main centre backs are McArdle (6ft 1in), Goode (6ft 5in) and Burgess (6ft 4in). The game on Saturday will be won and lost in midfield and they have very good options in Ryan Colclough, Matty Lund, James Perch, George Thomas who played in their recent FA Cup game. Funso Ojo hasn't even featured recently and he was the best player on the pitch when we played them at the Mem last season. Then there is also Josh Morris who scored 11 goals in the league last season and 19 goals the season before that from midfield. OK, Payne and Nichols it is upfront then! Perhaps DC's keeping Moore back for Saturday but I doubt it. I wouldn't worry too much about Scunny having good options as if they were that good they wouldn't down with us.
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Post by pirate on Nov 14, 2018 15:35:29 GMT
Scunthorpe's 3 main centre backs are McArdle (6ft 1in), Goode (6ft 5in) and Burgess (6ft 4in). The game on Saturday will be won and lost in midfield and they have very good options in Ryan Colclough, Matty Lund, James Perch, George Thomas who played in their recent FA Cup game. Funso Ojo hasn't even featured recently and he was the best player on the pitch when we played them at the Mem last season. Then there is also Josh Morris who scored 11 goals in the league last season and 19 goals the season before that from midfield. OK, Payne and Nichols it is upfront then! Perhaps DC's keeping Moore back for Saturday but I doubt it. I wouldn't worry too much about Scunny having good options as if they were that good they wouldn't down with us. Scunny are the most surprising team to be struggling to me. From a distance the problem seems to be defending because they have scored as many as Charlton who are in the playoffs.
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Post by Gassy on Nov 16, 2018 13:17:40 GMT
Swansea U-21 Vs Bristol Rovers
Is this game even allowed to play away this season, or was that just the group stages that happened?
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