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Post by twertonboy on Dec 30, 2019 11:12:37 GMT
So his loan is up at Cheltenham scoring 4 goals in 16 games(not sure what percentage was that from the bench) and talk of GC wanting him at Mansfield, would you give him another go til the end of the season? Personally I would rather him than Nichols and I’m not here to give Nichols grief I just think their both light weight but I would rather have reilly on the end of a chance than tom
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Dec 30, 2019 11:17:46 GMT
So his loan is up at Cheltenham scoring 4 goals in 16 games(not sure what percentage was that from the bench) and talk of GC wanting him at Mansfield, would you give him another go til the end of the season? Personally I would rather him than Nichols and I’m not here to give Nichols grief I just think their both light weight but I would rather have reilly on the end of a chance than tom Not even a contest. Nichols wins for me. Has so much better of an all round game. Offload Reilly IMO.
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Post by kampucheagas on Dec 30, 2019 11:30:33 GMT
Cock Land is welcome to Reilly, Bennett, Mensah and Little. He can even have all 4 on loan and pay half their wages. I wouldn’t think any of them will feature second half of the season so any cash is a bonus.
Go on Graham. You owe us one.
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Post by xenongas on Dec 30, 2019 11:33:47 GMT
So his loan is up at Cheltenham scoring 4 goals in 16 games(not sure what percentage was that from the bench) and talk of GC wanting him at Mansfield, would you give him another go til the end of the season? Personally I would rather him than Nichols and I’m not here to give Nichols grief I just think their both light weight but I would rather have reilly on the end of a chance than tom Not even a contest. Nichols wins for me. Has so much better of an all round game. Offload Reilly IMO. Completely agree. Coughlan is welcome to him if he wants to pay. If it is one in one out in January I don't see much risk in letting Reilly go. 4 strikers ahead of him in the pecking order.
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Post by pirate on Dec 30, 2019 12:10:55 GMT
I wish Reilly well but would move him on if possible. Not good enough.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2019 12:31:20 GMT
I wish Reilly well but would move him on if possible. Not good enough. Agree but I’d let the two loanees go first and hold on to Reilly until we can get at least one newbie in.
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Post by Raj Gas on Dec 30, 2019 12:57:20 GMT
I always thought he was a more instinctive striker than Tom Nichols and given a run in the side and some confidence would score more goals.
I hope the new manager at least gives him a chance before making a decision, he may just bring out the best in him (and TN too).
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Post by baggins on Dec 30, 2019 13:20:59 GMT
I always thought he was a more instinctive striker than Tom Nichols and given a run in the side and some confidence would score more goals. I hope the new manager at least gives him a chance before making a decision, he may just bring out the best in him (and TN too). Wish he'd hurry up and bring the best out of Nichols.
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Post by GasAttacK on Dec 30, 2019 14:17:17 GMT
Much prefer Nichols to Reilly. Agree with GGMI, not even a contest.
Hope we can get rid of Reilly in Jan. No part of his game is L1 standard, probably not even L2.
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Post by neilv93 on Dec 30, 2019 14:38:56 GMT
Not sure really what logical and valid evidence the OP can use to suggest Reilly would be better in the team than Nichols between now and the end of the season. We are where we are in the league with Nichols starting most games, meanwhile Reilly has been failing to pull up any trees in L2. I know you say "you're not here to give Nichols grief" but Christ, it's just pointless comments from so many now. We looked much better in the second half with him on the pitch yesterday, btw.
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Post by kampucheagas on Dec 30, 2019 15:06:34 GMT
Not sure really what logical and valid evidence the OP can use to suggest Reilly would be better in the team than Nichols between now and the end of the season. We are where we are in the league with Nichols starting most games, meanwhile Reilly has been failing to pull up any trees in L2. I know you say "you're not here to give Nichols grief" but Christ, it's just pointless comments from so many now. We looked much better in the second half with him on the pitch yesterday, btw. I think we all agree he’s a good footballer. Technically gifted But his job is to score goals! Just out of interest would you extend his contract next season?
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Post by neilv93 on Dec 30, 2019 15:07:24 GMT
Not sure really what logical and valid evidence the OP can use to suggest Reilly would be better in the team than Nichols between now and the end of the season. We are where we are in the league with Nichols starting most games, meanwhile Reilly has been failing to pull up any trees in L2. I know you say "you're not here to give Nichols grief" but Christ, it's just pointless comments from so many now. We looked much better in the second half with him on the pitch yesterday, btw. I think we all agree he’s a good footballer. Technically gifted But his job is to score goals! Just out of interest would you extend his contract next season? Nope but I'd 100% play him over Reilly, Smith, Moore and Adeboyejo.
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Post by mariobalotelli on Dec 30, 2019 15:08:21 GMT
Not sure really what logical and valid evidence the OP can use to suggest Reilly would be better in the team than Nichols between now and the end of the season. We are where we are in the league with Nichols starting most games, meanwhile Reilly has been failing to pull up any trees in L2. I know you say "you're not here to give Nichols grief" but Christ, it's just pointless comments from so many now. We looked much better in the second half with him on the pitch yesterday, btw. I think we all agree he’s a good footballer. Technically gifted But his job is to score goals! Just out of interest would you extend his contract next season? Then it’s up to the management to play him in a position where his job is to be more creative rather than score.
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Post by warehamgas on Dec 30, 2019 15:08:23 GMT
Seriously, is there a credible source for GC at Mansfield being interested in Reilly? Seeing as he wasn’t very complimentary when he went to Cheltenham I’d be surprised if GC is interested but perhaps he is. Tom N is the better player imo and this was backed up by GC and DC who both preferred TN. Perhaps BG will get something out of GR, he did ok at Cheltenham but nothing special, 1 in 4 record which I know is better than TN. As always by the end of January we should know. UTG!
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Post by kampucheagas on Dec 30, 2019 15:08:46 GMT
I think we all agree he’s a good footballer. Technically gifted But his job is to score goals! Just out of interest would you extend his contract next season? Nope but I'd 100% play him over Reilly, Smith, Moore and Adeboyejo. Says volumes about our strike force! Get rid of em all!
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Post by neilv93 on Dec 30, 2019 15:13:23 GMT
Nope but I'd 100% play him over Reilly, Smith, Moore and Adeboyejo. Says volumes about our strike force! Get rid of em all! Tonnes of people have said it many a time on here but Nichols should be an attacking midfielder in the '10', not a striker. If he gets a new contract and continues to play up front, we'll see the same output. But I think him playing deeper would be best for his skill-set as he's an intelligent footballer.
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Post by wilmslowgas on Dec 30, 2019 16:16:54 GMT
Reilly hasn't been a success. His spell at Cheltenham has not been great and I suspect his loan there will not be extended by Cheltenham. If he is not succeeding at L2 level his future at Rovers is bleak.
I suspect best option is to try and loan him out in January. I would be amazed if that loan took him to Mansfield as GC showed him scant regard when in charge at Rovers.
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Post by axegas on Dec 30, 2019 16:52:44 GMT
Nothing better than what we've already got. Will score a couple more than Adeboyejo or Nichols but his all round play isn't as good.
Try and loan/sell him in January and get someone else in. It just hasn't worked out with us.
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Post by LJG on Dec 30, 2019 17:41:17 GMT
We must never let any other player have the opportunity to play the number 10 role while Tom is at the club. He'll come good one day and it would be completely unfair to take that chance away from him by giving it to someone else who has scored the same number of league one goals in a Rovers shirt in about a tenth of the minutes - they've had their chance.
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Post by onedaygas83 on Dec 30, 2019 17:49:19 GMT
In regards to the lad on loan from Barnsley, I just dont think hes been tried enough here. Bit part play from the bench and the odd start is not enough for a player to hit form and certainly not for a striker. I think him up top with JCH would be a handful for defenders in this league and we might see better hold up play in the opposition's final 3rd.
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