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Post by Antonio Fargas on Feb 7, 2019 11:50:02 GMT
I'm a horrible person to play against.
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Post by gregsy on Feb 7, 2019 12:08:29 GMT
Gregsgas' fact of the day:
Shrews aren't rodents, they are mammals.... Yeah I know rodents are mammals but a shrew isn't one of them....
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Post by Henbury Gas on Feb 7, 2019 12:29:23 GMT
Interesting what he said about the new stadium
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Post by Jomo on Feb 7, 2019 12:42:19 GMT
Interesting what he said about the new stadium Yeah, interesting that he didn't mention anything about it!
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Feb 7, 2019 12:46:56 GMT
www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2019/02/07/sam-ricketts-set-for-a-shrewsbury-town-shake-up/Manager Sam Ricketts is ready to utilise his new-look squad for Shrewsbury Town’s six-pointer at Bristol Rovers on Saturday. Ricketts was bereft of options for Tuesday night’s thrilling FA Cup tie at Wolves, where several of his new signings were ineligible. But the Town boss will welcome back almost an entire squad to select from for Saturday’s crunch Memorial Stadium clash, which sees 20th host 23rd in League One. Ricketts has said the bulk of players who have played in every match during his two-month reign have looked tired, with busy Shrewsbury playing on average every four days. “We’ll assess the players, there were some outstanding performances (at Wolves) but we have to gauge now can they go again?” Ricketts said. “If they can’t, it’s not a problem. They’ve played an awful lot of football, it’s up to us now to gauge physically where they’re at so when they walk out on to that pitch on Saturday they can be feeling they can go again. “If anyone’s feeling slightly off it, 80 or 90 per cent, it’s not enough. We need players who are bang at it now every game.” New signings Jonathan Mitchell, a goalkeeper on loan from Derby, defenders Ro-Shaun Williams and Scott Golbourne and forward Tyrese Campbell were all unable to play at Molineux but come into contention for a starting spot in Bristol. It is thought fellow new loan signing Stefan Payne – who last month returned to Shrewsbury from Bristol Rovers – will not be permitted to play against his parent club. Dave Edwards (groin) is stepping up his comeback from injury and made the bench at Wolves, while Shaun Whalley has returned from his muscle injuries. Town will be without new signing Romain Vincelot, who came off with what appeared a bad knee injury in midweek. Ricketts has challenged his men to go again. He said: “Now as a professional footballer you have to go again. We’re back to our bread and butter now which is Bristol Rovers on Saturday. “As a coaching staff and manager, yes I’ve already looked at them, watched a couple of their games, because it’s a really important game for us. “We have to go there with the same level of commitment and attitude that we’ve shown, not just at Wolves but generally – although there’s a couple of games where we haven’t and they stand out like a sore thumb. They’re the ones that really hurt you more than anything.”
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Post by gregsy on Feb 7, 2019 13:05:21 GMT
Strange that still nobody seems to have given clarification of whether Payne is eligible to play or not. It's hardly as if they'd be playing guessing games on team selections on the issue as both clubs will know the situation....
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Post by Henbury Gas on Feb 7, 2019 13:14:57 GMT
Interesting what he said about the new stadium Yeah, interesting that he didn't mention anything about it! Yeah but it made you watch it to the end.....
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Post by pirate on Feb 7, 2019 13:15:23 GMT
www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2019/02/07/sam-ricketts-set-for-a-shrewsbury-town-shake-up/Manager Sam Ricketts is ready to utilise his new-look squad for Shrewsbury Town’s six-pointer at Bristol Rovers on Saturday. Ricketts was bereft of options for Tuesday night’s thrilling FA Cup tie at Wolves, where several of his new signings were ineligible. But the Town boss will welcome back almost an entire squad to select from for Saturday’s crunch Memorial Stadium clash, which sees 20th host 23rd in League One. Ricketts has said the bulk of players who have played in every match during his two-month reign have looked tired, with busy Shrewsbury playing on average every four days. “We’ll assess the players, there were some outstanding performances (at Wolves) but we have to gauge now can they go again?” Ricketts said. “If they can’t, it’s not a problem. They’ve played an awful lot of football, it’s up to us now to gauge physically where they’re at so when they walk out on to that pitch on Saturday they can be feeling they can go again. “If anyone’s feeling slightly off it, 80 or 90 per cent, it’s not enough. We need players who are bang at it now every game.” New signings Jonathan Mitchell, a goalkeeper on loan from Derby, defenders Ro-Shaun Williams and Scott Golbourne and forward Tyrese Campbell were all unable to play at Molineux but come into contention for a starting spot in Bristol. It is thought fellow new loan signing Stefan Payne – who last month returned to Shrewsbury from Bristol Rovers – will not be permitted to play against his parent club. Dave Edwards (groin) is stepping up his comeback from injury and made the bench at Wolves, while Shaun Whalley has returned from his muscle injuries. Town will be without new signing Romain Vincelot, who came off with what appeared a bad knee injury in midweek. Ricketts has challenged his men to go again. He said: “Now as a professional footballer you have to go again. We’re back to our bread and butter now which is Bristol Rovers on Saturday. “As a coaching staff and manager, yes I’ve already looked at them, watched a couple of their games, because it’s a really important game for us. “We have to go there with the same level of commitment and attitude that we’ve shown, not just at Wolves but generally – although there’s a couple of games where we haven’t and they stand out like a sore thumb. They’re the ones that really hurt you more than anything.” Mitchell, Williams, Golbourne and Campbell potentially four good signings for this level. I would've liked Williams and Campbell here and the latter will be a big threat on Saturday if selected.
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Feb 7, 2019 13:36:28 GMT
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Post by farmygas on Feb 7, 2019 13:44:59 GMT
Strange that still nobody seems to have given clarification of whether Payne is eligible to play or not. It's hardly as if they'd be playing guessing games on team selections on the issue as both clubs will know the situation.... He isn't, as per a Shropshire local reporter on the Twitter.
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Post by gregsy on Feb 7, 2019 13:48:25 GMT
Regarding Payne's loan:
"I'm sure there's a clause I'm sure any club would have a clause for obvious reasons, I would suspect there's a clause in the contract"
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Post by baggins on Feb 7, 2019 13:59:23 GMT
Regarding Payne's loan: "I'm sure there's a clause I'm sure any club would have a clause for obvious reasons, I would suspect there's a clause in the contract"
I'm pretty sure Santa has naming rights to most of that.
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Feb 7, 2019 14:08:03 GMT
I find it amazing that there isn't a piece of paper on GC's desk on Monday morning listing all the players who aren't eligible to be picked, and all our opponent's.
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Post by gregsy on Feb 7, 2019 14:12:34 GMT
I find it amazing that there isn't a piece of paper on GC's desk on Monday morning listing all the players who aren't eligible to be picked, and all our opponent's. You don't suppose it could be that famous Irish sense of humour?
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Post by aghast on Feb 7, 2019 17:46:33 GMT
I find it amazing that there isn't a piece of paper on GC's desk on Monday morning listing all the players who aren't eligible to be picked, and all our opponent's. That's a super-tricky apostrophe in your last word. Minefield.
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Post by Windmill Hill Gas on Feb 7, 2019 18:33:48 GMT
Scott Golbourne has signed from City. Let's make his life hell out there!
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Post by kampucheagas on Feb 7, 2019 21:39:26 GMT
The more you listen to GC, the more you warm to him. It seems like the owners might have accidentally struck lucky again. I love his humour, as I loved DC’s honesty and passion. If he can keep us up he deserves all the credit, and listening to him you just sense he has the character to get the best out of this squad. Big game Saturday. I’m in Amsterdam but will be hazily hoping for a big 3 points. UTG
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Post by rambo on Feb 7, 2019 21:52:59 GMT
The more you listen to GC, the more you warm to him. It seems like the owners might have accidentally struck lucky again. I love his humour, as I loved DC’s honesty and passion. If he can keep us up he deserves all the credit, and listening to him you just sense he has the character to get the best out of this squad. Big game Saturday. I’m in Amsterdam but will be hazily hoping for a big 3 points. UTG I do like the bloke but he does say some stupid stuff. Unless he's just playing dumb... "I don’t think he has picked up 10 yellow cards in my reign and that is what I work off." That's not how it works mate. You don't just wipe the cards clean with every new manager!
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Post by kampucheagas on Feb 7, 2019 21:57:56 GMT
The more you listen to GC, the more you warm to him. It seems like the owners might have accidentally struck lucky again. I love his humour, as I loved DC’s honesty and passion. If he can keep us up he deserves all the credit, and listening to him you just sense he has the character to get the best out of this squad. Big game Saturday. I’m in Amsterdam but will be hazily hoping for a big 3 points. UTG I do like the bloke but he does say some stupid stuff. Unless he's just playing dumb... "I don’t think he has picked up 10 yellow cards in my reign and that is what I work off." That's not how it works mate. You don't just wipe the cards clean with every new manager! I think he’s fully aware! He’s just playing with the interviewer! I like his attitude of telling the players they are now playing for him under his tactics with a fresh slate. His open praising of Nichols is great management and we might now see the player we all hope he can become.
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Post by midlandgas213 on Feb 7, 2019 22:38:47 GMT
Will be coming down on the Shrewsbury supporters coach
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