|
|
Post by Hugh Jarsole on Jun 27, 2023 7:30:54 GMT
Apparently training with us
|
|
|
|
Post by badengas on Jun 27, 2023 7:35:52 GMT
Wouldn't be against this as a one year deal.
|
|
|
|
Post by percy on Jun 27, 2023 7:49:51 GMT
Incoming Inbetweeners announcement video.
OOH FRIEND!
|
|
|
|
Post by TAGas on Jun 27, 2023 7:55:23 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by wertongas on Jun 27, 2023 7:58:47 GMT
He was training witht he rest of the squad yesterday, played 299 games for Middlesborough, one season in the premier league, befroe moving to Brum . Certainly a wealth of experience, although now age 35 coming upto 36 I should imagine any contract will be short.Still need to bring Connor Taylor or Gibson back if we can.
|
|
|
|
Post by GasAttacK on Jun 27, 2023 9:18:43 GMT
Not sure we could play Wilson and Friend in the same team.
Plymouth fans said Wilson lacks pace and I can't imagine Friend is the quickest as he approaches his 36th birthday.
Might be decent cover for Wilson.
Wouldn't mind:
Wilson - Cover Friend
Gibson or Taylor - Cover Connolly
Taking him on trial seems like a good move. JB can judge for himself how he copes against Collins, Thomas, Brown etc.
|
|
|
|
Post by Gassy on Jun 27, 2023 9:22:04 GMT
Would be solid cover no doubt but I must admit I'd worry about him in the first team. He hasn't played regular football for about 4 years
|
|
|
|
Post by Dirt Dogg on Jun 27, 2023 10:35:42 GMT
Could go 2 ways, Adam Virgo or Tony Craig.
|
|
|
|
Post by rovers5charlton5 on Jun 27, 2023 12:04:08 GMT
I imagine he'll play against Melksham, so that we can have a look at him.
|
|
|
|
Post by Topper Gas on Jun 27, 2023 18:53:13 GMT
Would be solid cover no doubt but I must admit I'd worry about him in the first team. He hasn't played regular football for about 4 years His playing stats read like Rodman's! I assume he's talked his way into a trial following his appearance in MS' fund raising match. |
|
|
|
Post by Sir Trevor B'Sol on Jun 28, 2023 16:04:17 GMT
An intriguing arrival.
NOT ITK.
Always been impressed by his composure, skill level and ability to read the game.
At a stage in his career where he is planning his next steps.
A player/coach position might suit all parties.
Might work out. Might not.
|
|
|
|
Post by yattongas on Jun 28, 2023 16:12:00 GMT
It’s a no from me .
|
|
|
|
Post by Topper Gas on Jun 28, 2023 18:05:52 GMT
An intriguing arrival. NOT ITK. Always been impressed by his composure, skill level and ability to read the game. At a stage in his career where he is planning his next steps. A player/coach position might suit all parties.Might work out. Might not. How many coaches can we afford on the wage bill, at the last count it was Jakaola, Coles, Whelan, Manger, Vintre & Short? |
|
|
|
Post by lavalamp on Jun 28, 2023 18:49:37 GMT
An intriguing arrival. NOT ITK. Always been impressed by his composure, skill level and ability to read the game. At a stage in his career where he is planning his next steps. A player/coach position might suit all parties.Might work out. Might not. How many coaches can we afford on the wage bill, at the last count it was Jakaola, Coles, Whelan, Manger, Vintre & Short? Tom Short is Head of Sports Science. David Coles is Head of Goalkeeping and will also support the recruitment department, scouting and attending matches as required. None of the six people that you mention have experience of coaching defence, so its one of the many reasons we leak so many goals. We also have a lot more staff than that - www.bristolrovers.co.uk/teams/staff-profiles/ |
|
|
|
Post by blakeneygas on Jun 28, 2023 20:09:11 GMT
Seems like he isn't the only player we currently have on trial at least one other going by pictures from training.
|
|
|
|
Post by gulfofaden on Jun 28, 2023 20:14:21 GMT
He’s probably one of those senior players like wheelan who are there to play a bit but mainly there to give advice to and hold players accountable.
Roy Keane did this for Man U, enforcing standards etc.
Younger players listen as this dude has played top level.
People like this are needed in any business. People who’ve done it. Older heads are vital in any business and often they don’t do a lot of the work, they are there for other reasons - experience, knowledge etc. I bet your workplaces have them and the whole thing falls apart without them
They are useful as of course the manager and coaches have this too, but they’re the players boss. You cant really say no, but these guys are in with the ranks. They can coach them without the authority dynamic getting in the way. It’s good management, bascially.
|
|
|
|
Post by brfc on Jun 28, 2023 20:16:29 GMT
Seems like he isn't the only player we currently have on trial at least one other going by pictures from training. where have you seen this? |
|
|
|
Post by blakeneygas on Jun 28, 2023 20:24:15 GMT
Seems like he isn't the only player we currently have on trial at least one other going by pictures from training. where have you seen this? Jmpuk sports website the album has since been locked unfortunately. |
|
|
|
Post by Topper Gas on Jun 29, 2023 17:53:00 GMT
He’s probably one of those senior players like wheelan who are there to play a bit but mainly there to give advice to and hold players accountable. Roy Keane did this for Man U, enforcing standards etc. Younger players listen as this dude has played top level. People like this are needed in any business. People who’ve done it. Older heads are vital in any business and often they don’t do a lot of the work, they are there for other reasons - experience, knowledge etc. I bet your workplaces have them and the whole thing falls apart without them They are useful as of course the manager and coaches have this too, but they’re the players boss. You cant really say no, but these guys are in with the ranks. They can coach them without the authority dynamic getting in the way. It’s good management, bascially. Wilson is hardly inexperienced/a youngster not sure we need two oldies in central defence but if Friend looks good enough he's young enough! |
|
|
|
Post by bidefordgas on Jul 1, 2023 6:52:24 GMT
Apparently signing subject to a medical this week according to Joey after last nights game.
|
|
