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Post by basel on Sept 17, 2022 7:49:05 GMT
Barton aims high but doesn’t always get there , but at least he gives it a good go. His talk of overtaking the sh** and getting to the prem before them was uplifting to read but we haven’t won a game since . His talk of getting some great players just before the deadline also fell flat on its arse . Think we’ve learnt to acknowledge that everything he says needs to be taken with a big pinch of salt . I think the last 4 signings are excellent and will do us proud. This "bedding in" period is awkward,but I think we we'll be more like it sometime in October. Joe is brilliant at getting minds on him and not players that might be struggling. In the scenario we had won every game since he said he would like to beat City to the top division,Joe's claim would be in exactly the same place as it is now. That is just a few games later,so his claim is as strong or weak as it ever was. That goes for you rubbishing his claim too. A few games does'nt strength or weaken his claim or you rubbishing his claim because "a few games" is but a moment. Far too soon to judge it ,especially as we're in said "bedding in" phase.
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Post by Claremont Gas on Sept 17, 2022 7:53:06 GMT
Yes very much so … praise where praise is due.
I’m talking about the here and now though … that’s all. It’s an observation and I’m fully behind JB.
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Sept 17, 2022 9:24:44 GMT
Yes very much so … praise where praise is due. I’m talking about the here and now though … that’s all. It’s an observation and I’m fully behind JB. I think your observation is spot on. As for the manager, my opinion means nothing.
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Post by Gas-Ed on Sept 17, 2022 10:13:50 GMT
Scott Sinclair linked with move back to Rovers this morning.
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Sept 17, 2022 10:36:04 GMT
Scott Sinclair linked with move back to Rovers this morning. I don’t know how this could be viewed as a good thing, it seems more an act of desperation but that is just my opinion. I hope, for Sinclairs sake, that it doesn’t happen as there would be high expectation and from a player who is well past his best. The manager talked up the transfers but was unable to deliver, for whatever reason. I see nothing positive in this, IF it happens. Again, just my opinion and i could always be totally wrong
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Post by gasmania on Sept 17, 2022 10:43:18 GMT
Scott Sinclair linked with move back to Rovers this morning. I don’t know how this could be viewed as a good thing, it seems more an act of desperation but that is just my opinion. I hope, for Sinclairs sake, that it doesn’t happen as there would be high expectation and from a player who is well past his best. The manager talked up the transfers but was unable to deliver, for whatever reason. I see nothing positive in this, IF it happens. Again, just my opinion and i could always be totally wrong Could be desperation. But we need a player in that area of the pitch. As long as finances make sense and Barton thinks they can help, I don't see an issue. If we sign nobody then we have nothing extra until January, or we take a chance on someone (maybe sinclair). At worse it doesn't work and we still have nothing extra. Or they contribute well or even slightly and we have something a bit more than nothing.
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Sept 17, 2022 10:52:07 GMT
I don’t know how this could be viewed as a good thing, it seems more an act of desperation but that is just my opinion. I hope, for Sinclairs sake, that it doesn’t happen as there would be high expectation and from a player who is well past his best. The manager talked up the transfers but was unable to deliver, for whatever reason. I see nothing positive in this, IF it happens. Again, just my opinion and i could always be totally wrong Could be desperation. But we need a player in that area of the pitch. As long as finances make sense and Barton thinks they can help, I don't see an issue. If we sign nobody then we have nothing extra until January, or we take a chance on someone (maybe sinclair). At worse it doesn't work and we still have nothing extra. Or they contribute well or even slightly and we have something a bit more than nothing. Ok, i can see and accept what you say, it does make sense but.. i think it’s too little, too late. I sincerely hope that the manager has learned that it’s best not to talk up our windows and because there are a large proportion who then expect what he says, to happen.. there have been several errors of judgment and giving fans a false expectation level. Let’s see. One thing you can be sure of, I NEVER EVER wish us to lose or do badly, regardless of who is our manager.
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Post by madgas on Sept 17, 2022 11:07:24 GMT
Sinclair would be a great signing.
I'm super hopeful
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Post by eric on Sept 17, 2022 11:21:15 GMT
If there’s any truth in Sinclair coming I don’t see a problem and it’s certainly worth a go if Wael is happy to fund it. We’ve had loads of “past their best” players in my time watching Rovers. I can only presume the moaners never enjoyed watching the likes of Mark Walters in the quarters.
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Post by strads1983 on Sept 17, 2022 12:10:17 GMT
It’s amazing how delusional we all become and so quickly. We are at best a club needing to secure league 1 status and then build over next year or two and then have a push. This is where we’re at, let’s just all try and enjoy it. The team always fight and have a go, what more can we ask at this stage. Tough game every week, it’s a strong league. Hopeful if nothing g else for 3 points today
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Post by pepsi on Sept 17, 2022 12:10:56 GMT
If there’s any truth in Sinclair coming I don’t see a problem and it’s certainly worth a go if Wael is happy to fund it. We’ve had loads of “past their best” players in my time watching Rovers. I can only presume the moaners never enjoyed watching the likes of Mark Walters in the quarters. Agreed. I would love to see Sinclair given a go in the quarters 👍
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Post by stevek192 on Sept 17, 2022 13:24:46 GMT
Rather have a player like Sinclair who will still have something to prove than a headless chicken like Saunders playing. To be fair to JB he hasn't got many things wrong and I have far more confidence that he will get it right in the longer term and with a bit of luck which he has not had so far with injuries and suspensions.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Sept 17, 2022 16:32:19 GMT
Anybody hear anything on this today?
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Post by CrispPusher on Sept 17, 2022 16:37:16 GMT
Rather have a player like Sinclair who will still have something to prove than a headless chicken like Saunders playing. To be fair to JB he hasn't got many things wrong and I have far more confidence that he will get it right in the longer term and with a bit of luck which he has not had so far with injuries and suspensions. What is it Sinclair has left to prove? His career peaked years ago not sure he'd prove anything by coming here having played his career at a higher level (and Scotland), except for it being a nice way to bookend his career I'm not sure what his motivation for signing would be.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2022 17:14:42 GMT
Rather have a player like Sinclair who will still have something to prove than a headless chicken like Saunders playing. To be fair to JB he hasn't got many things wrong and I have far more confidence that he will get it right in the longer term and with a bit of luck which he has not had so far with injuries and suspensions. What is it Sinclair has left to prove? His career peaked years ago not sure he'd prove anything by coming here having played his career at a higher level (and Scotland), except for it being a nice way to bookend his career I'm not sure what his motivation for signing would be. Unfinished business?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2022 17:26:34 GMT
Chicken and egg I think. We are going for players who to be fair have played for a number of years at league level.
So again as I’ve said before what is the point of paying large amounts of money for an academy that currently isn’t being used. I get they are nowhere near good enough, otherwise we would have seen some.
Either one thing or another for me. Spend the money on first team players or push the academy where you have players that can be introduced when needed and cover injuries, and get some must have minutes in and around the first team.
You need a lot of money to do that at academy level, on very good coaching and scouting.
We unfortunately to me are just playing at all of it at the moment and not having the balls to make a decision on one or the other.
I think we will continue to struggle until someone says here is where the money is going rather than try and spend your pound in lots of different areas.
I hate being negative, but we will end up sacking the manager and employing someone else and the merry go round starts all over again.
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 17, 2022 17:26:47 GMT
I can't see we need another forward player has creating/scoring goals doesn't seem to be the issue, my priority would be defenders, a CB or RB, followed by a DCM.
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Post by RD on Sept 17, 2022 17:26:53 GMT
What is it Sinclair has left to prove? His career peaked years ago not sure he'd prove anything by coming here having played his career at a higher level (and Scotland), except for it being a nice way to bookend his career I'm not sure what his motivation for signing would be. Unfinished business? He didn't even start business — left before he ever had chance to do anything! Joking aside I know what you mean. But can't help feel this is an easy paycheck back home. Hope I'm wrong.
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Post by gasify on Sept 17, 2022 17:58:26 GMT
This is going to be the ‘never seen before’ football JB promised us a few weeks ago The thrilling 2-4-4 formation which will do away with defending all together. UTG Fair play. You called it!
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Sept 17, 2022 18:02:42 GMT
He didn't even start business — left before he ever had chance to do anything! Joking aside I know what you mean. But can't help feel this is an easy paycheck back home. Hope I'm wrong. Yep, and another attacking player that I feel we’d be signing two years too late, like Leon Clarke or Pitman. Definitely a downward trend to his stats in the Championship last year and whilst a drop down a division may help a bit, I can’t help thinking signing him could be an expensive mistake. Would be happy to be proved wrong, of course!
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