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Post by clockendgas on Sept 17, 2021 16:39:25 GMT
Sorry he's busy sorting out the rest of the world, your in a queue,please be patient,he will be with you eventually. |
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Sept 17, 2021 16:46:55 GMT
Sorry he's busy sorting out the rest of the world, your in a queue,please be patient,he will be with you eventually. I feel like he might not be a Gashead, in any case. He's certainly moving in mysterious ways, if he is. |
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Post by aghast on Sept 17, 2021 16:47:25 GMT
I wonder how many potential signings were attracted to the idea of working with a young and upcoming manager who is a relatively big name within the game, versus those who were put off by the prospect of joining a club managed by the aforementioned gentleman?
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Post by meldrew on Sept 17, 2021 17:01:38 GMT
Come on then Barton. With Clarke and Nicolson guidelines with injuries, what is your next excuse. Try repeating after me. "I am a waste of space,repeat of write it one hundred times in your exercise book. Where the he'll is this club going?
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Post by Sir Trevor B'Sol on Sept 17, 2021 17:07:51 GMT
Leyton Orient First Team Coach/Scout is an ex-Bristol Rovers striker.
Welcome back to The Memorial Stadium Matthew.
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Post by axegas on Sept 17, 2021 17:09:15 GMT
I’m not so bothered about Clarke as he’s replaceable with Pitman and Collins but Nicholson out for a month where we have a really busy schedule, is a big blow.
He’s the type of player that creates something out of nothing, his goals and runs always seem to vitalise us. With the way we’re currently playing, we could do with that.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Sept 17, 2021 17:26:11 GMT
Hopefully we will do a better job than this shitfest;
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2021 17:27:23 GMT
We don’t know why National League North side said no but I don’t think it was because of his age or ability…. Think it was more to do with Finances in that by signing him on the wages he wanted they couldn’t afford it or it put their ability to sign more players at risk….. What you have written is factually correct but a little disingenuous as it implies that he wasn’t good enough… now he may not well be, but based on his 70mins he’s played, his career history, the type of role we are asking him to play (being a focal point for others to play off) and that he’s scored - I personally think he is good enough for LG 2 irrespective of age…. His hamstring is unfortunate but as others have said, it’s not uncommon and he has been with us for a number of weeks before signing….. Whilst it’s a loss that he’s out - we do have Pittman who can play that role….. Pitman, who is also carrying an injury, not to mention a few extra pounds in weight. How many games has Clarke played in the past 2 or 3 years and how many do we expect him to play this season? "He’s going to miss a significant period of time by the looks of it, so I’m really disappointed" said Barton. "We knew we were short anyway with the window closing," the manager said. "Obviously, when you take 36-year-old free agents, it’s a risk, it’s a gamble and Brett (Pitman) is kind of in the same boat. "You do want 23, 24, 25, 26-year-olds, but they tend to cost a significant amount more than the boys on free transfers. We tried our best to get the best available. "Losing Brandon (Hanlan) was tough because it was late in the window and, as I said at the time, it was always going to be a risk because of the scarcity of that type of player in the marketplace." Amazed we couldn't find (or afford?) a decent number 9 in the marketplace during the last window and the "best available" was a soon to be 37-year-old free agent. Don’t disagree with you Pirate and I agree that both Clarke and Pittman are risk signings…. Both have pedigree and in LG 2 ‘should’ get goals but as has been proved with Clarke, at their age they are more susceptible to injuries and fitness issues… that said, whilst Pittman is still carrying a bit in my opinion, he does look to be getting fitter and seemed more mobile in the last match… Re signing an established no 9 in the window , you’ll know better than me but I don’t think that there were that many who were available? And by established I mean currently in the EFL / National League (not north or south or lower) and we’re consistent goal scorers? Certainly none spring to mind in the 23-28 age range? Like I said, I could be wrong here but you can’t buy what isn’t available and even then after that you have the whole relocation and wages and willingness to drop to league 2 (if they are from a higher division) challenges… |
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Post by TAGas on Sept 17, 2021 18:17:33 GMT
I've got a bad feeling about tomorrow.
I'll be happy with a draw, which is quite bad as we are home but the way things are going it will be a good result.
Hopefully no Hughes in the starting line up.
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Post by wallywalters on Sept 17, 2021 18:39:41 GMT
Pitman, who is also carrying an injury, not to mention a few extra pounds in weight. How many games has Clarke played in the past 2 or 3 years and how many do we expect him to play this season? "He’s going to miss a significant period of time by the looks of it, so I’m really disappointed" said Barton. "We knew we were short anyway with the window closing," the manager said. "Obviously, when you take 36-year-old free agents, it’s a risk, it’s a gamble and Brett (Pitman) is kind of in the same boat. "You do want 23, 24, 25, 26-year-olds, but they tend to cost a significant amount more than the boys on free transfers. We tried our best to get the best available. "Losing Brandon (Hanlan) was tough because it was late in the window and, as I said at the time, it was always going to be a risk because of the scarcity of that type of player in the marketplace." Amazed we couldn't find (or afford?) a decent number 9 in the marketplace during the last window and the "best available" was a soon to be 37-year-old free agent. Don’t disagree with you Pirate and I agree that both Clarke and Pittman are risk signings…. Both have pedigree and in LG 2 ‘should’ get goals but as has been proved with Clarke, at their age they are more susceptible to injuries and fitness issues… that said, whilst Pittman is still carrying a bit in my opinion, he does look to be getting fitter and seemed more mobile in the last match… Re signing an established no 9 in the window , you’ll know better than me but I don’t think that there were that many who were available? And by established I mean currently in the EFL / National League (not north or south or lower) and we’re consistent goal scorers? Certainly none spring to mind in the 23-28 age range? Like I said, I could be wrong here but you can’t buy what isn’t available and even then after that you have the whole relocation and wages and willingness to drop to league 2 (if they are from a higher division) challenges… That being the case you revert back to what joey said pre Hanlan sale In that unless we can’t find as good or better we won’t be selling. Que selling him and replacing with someone who was always going to get injured. It’s an absolute joke. Hanlan should not have been sold because we were in a desperate situation and getting 150k for someone of his like we are now crying out for makes no sense at all. Bull to the out of contract we needed to recoup a fee horsesh*t it will cost a hell of a lot more than 150k when we get relegated again because weve got no one up Top again for the 3rd season running. Sorry rant over. Very annoyed Gashead here. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 17, 2021 19:02:55 GMT
Sounds like he was the only option left and he was on trial for a few weeks before he signed. Hamstring injuries are frustrating, but player’s have over come them before. I remember listening to Dyer talking about it before. For years he suffered, then when they got to the bottom of it, he was ok. Suffered with similar problems myself in the past. I am a similar age to Clarke and have picked up several tendon injuries in the last 5 years. None of them heal fully they always remain niggling away and If I try to play any sports to a terrible Standard you feel them. I just don’t think Clarke can come back from 2 tears in 9 months at that age which sounds like 3 now and still play professional football. Barrett’s struggling to do it 14 years younger. There had to be a better option out there. Had to be. Why would JB sign Clarke if they were better options prepared to sign for us? It's not like he's ever managed him at a previous club, there seems no previous connections between the two of them. It sounds like we also struggled to sign a striker in January, so it's not likely Clarke was one of a number of strikers prepared to sign for us. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 17, 2021 19:03:57 GMT
I am a similar age to Clarke and have picked up several tendon injuries in the last 5 years. None of them heal fully they always remain niggling away and If I try to play any sports to a terrible Standard you feel them. I just don’t think Clarke can come back from 2 tears in 9 months at that age which sounds like 3 now and still play professional football. Barrett’s struggling to do it 14 years younger. There had to be a better option out there. Had to be. Do nothing had to be a better option…..surely? At least the money would still be in the bank with the chance to spend out better in January. Couldn’t be any worse off than we are now, spending the money and getting next to nowt for it. Imagine the meltdown on here if we want through another transfer window w/o signing a centre forward. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2021 19:04:09 GMT
This thread reminded me of two things:
A - This is actually a football forum.
B- Rovers have a game tomorrow.
B has ruined my weekend vibe.
That’s how it is at the moment.
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 17, 2021 19:07:25 GMT
The club is a total Shambles both on and off the field.Won't be there tomorrow.Fast losing the faith.Our passing and our goal scoring record is woeful.Since I went to Ipswich and Shrewsbury under GC and saw magnificent victories,it's been dreadful.We still have three tents for stands and why have we no strikers? Is it lack of money,players don't want to play at our Dump or is the youth scheme simply not producing any? Marcus get your boots on as you fit the current criteria age wise. NB.Boston United's new ground now under construction View AttachmentWhy do you keep asking questions as who do you expect is better informed on here than you? If you don't want to watch Rovers anymore then nobody is going to force you to watch them. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 17, 2021 19:10:48 GMT
Come on then Barton. With Clarke and Nicolson guidelines with injuries, what is your next excuse. Try repeating after me. "I am a waste of space,repeat of write it one hundred times in your exercise book. Where the he'll is this club going? Hopefully supported by fans who can post something on here which makes some sense to the rest of us? |
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 17, 2021 19:15:11 GMT
Don’t disagree with you Pirate and I agree that both Clarke and Pittman are risk signings…. Both have pedigree and in LG 2 ‘should’ get goals but as has been proved with Clarke, at their age they are more susceptible to injuries and fitness issues… that said, whilst Pittman is still carrying a bit in my opinion, he does look to be getting fitter and seemed more mobile in the last match… Re signing an established no 9 in the window , you’ll know better than me but I don’t think that there were that many who were available? And by established I mean currently in the EFL / National League (not north or south or lower) and we’re consistent goal scorers? Certainly none spring to mind in the 23-28 age range? Like I said, I could be wrong here but you can’t buy what isn’t available and even then after that you have the whole relocation and wages and willingness to drop to league 2 (if they are from a higher division) challenges… That being the case you revert back to what joey said pre Hanlan sale In that unless we can’t find as good or better we won’t be selling. Que selling him and replacing with someone who was always going to get injured. It’s an absolute joke. Hanlan should not have been sold because we were in a desperate situation and getting 150k for someone of his like we are now crying out for makes no sense at all. Bull to the out of contract we needed to recoup a fee horsesh*t it will cost a hell of a lot more than 150k when we get relegated again because weve got no one up Top again for the 3rd season running. Sorry rant over. Very annoyed Gashead here. How do you force a L2 player to stay and play to his potential, we're hardly Spurs with Kane, he was pretty poor for us last season when you have to hope that he was actually trying to play well. Do you really want to watch him falling over again for 46 matches. |
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Post by matealotblue on Sept 17, 2021 19:22:43 GMT
Do nothing had to be a better option…..surely? At least the money would still be in the bank with the chance to spend out better in January. Couldn’t be any worse off than we are now, spending the money and getting next to nowt for it. Imagine the meltdown on here if we want through another transfer window w/o signing a centre forward. Hear and understand what you say. But, what is the point of signing a CF who, whilst not exactly a meltdown on here, was pointed out by many to be a gamble. A gamble that currently doesn’t seem to be paying off. Along with some others as well. The overall picture isn’t one of great recruitment for me. More desperation than inspiration. Happy to be proved wrong come the end of the season…but that’s the way I see it currently. |
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Sept 17, 2021 19:27:29 GMT
Imagine the meltdown on here if we want through another transfer window w/o signing a centre forward. Hear and understand what you say. But, what is the point of signing a CF who, whilst not exactly a meltdown on here, was pointed out by many to be a gamble. A gamble that currently doesn’t seem to be paying off. Along with some others as well. The overall picture isn’t one of great recruitment for me. More desperation than inspiration. Happy to be proved wrong come the end of the season…but that’s the way I see it currently. To be fair, we had a meltdown on here when we signed JCH. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 17, 2021 19:31:50 GMT
Imagine the meltdown on here if we want through another transfer window w/o signing a centre forward. Hear and understand what you say. But, what is the point of signing a CF who, whilst not exactly a meltdown on here, was pointed out by many to be a gamble. A gamble that currently doesn’t seem to be paying off. Along with some others as well. The overall picture isn’t one of great recruitment for me. More desperation than inspiration. Happy to be proved wrong come the end of the season…but that’s the way I see it currently. We probably were desperate that's why we had Clarke and Whelan waiting in the wings as back up if we failed to sign younger players. Not sure why we struggle to sign players, is it the JB factor, the Bristol factor or that we won't pay enough, given we seem to be losing £m's every season surely it's not just the latter? |
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Post by wallywalters on Sept 17, 2021 19:33:15 GMT
That being the case you revert back to what joey said pre Hanlan sale In that unless we can’t find as good or better we won’t be selling. Que selling him and replacing with someone who was always going to get injured. It’s an absolute joke. Hanlan should not have been sold because we were in a desperate situation and getting 150k for someone of his like we are now crying out for makes no sense at all. Bull to the out of contract we needed to recoup a fee horsesh*t it will cost a hell of a lot more than 150k when we get relegated again because weve got no one up Top again for the 3rd season running. Sorry rant over. Very annoyed Gashead here. How do you force a L2 player to stay and play to his potential, we're hardly Spurs with Kane, he was pretty poor for us last season when you have to hope that he was actually trying to play well. Do you really want to watch him falling over again for 46 matches. Would you rather watch Hanlan fall over and score 11 goals whilst playing with an Injury or have no one / Clarke ? I’m not saying Hanlan was great far from it but he sure as hell would have been better than what we currently have. Unhappy or not. |
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