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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Jun 5, 2020 17:40:17 GMT
That'll go down well with the Oxford faithful!
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Post by warehamgas on Jun 5, 2020 18:22:40 GMT
Such a shame to lose the only midfielder we possess with a bit of ball playing talent. Long ball football it is next season then... Understand that he was good but weโre BRFC. Good players come and go, same as the last 50 years. Not sure that I agree about long ball football. Nothing wrong with long ball football if you have the players for it, pretty sure BGs players are not long-ball footballers. But at times we might wish they were. ๐
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Post by Colyton Gas on Jun 5, 2020 18:27:55 GMT
Sublime goal at Shrewsbury with Keeper way off his line.Rare glimpse of quality for me.
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Post by Marshy on Jun 5, 2020 18:27:58 GMT
Such a shame to lose the only midfielder we possess with a bit of ball playing talent. Long ball football it is next season then... Understand that he was good but weโre BRFC. Good players come and go, same as the last 50 years. Not sure that I agreeย about long ball football. Nothing wrong with long ball football if you have the players for it, pretty sure BGs players are not long-ball footballers. But at times we might wish they were. ๐ UTG??
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Post by pucklegas on Jun 5, 2020 19:12:06 GMT
Has been a good player for us and wish him well for the future.
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Post by mariobalotelli on Jun 5, 2020 19:53:43 GMT
Shame because in that first year under DC he was one of the best midfielders in the league.
Rarely has he looked like that since
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 5, 2020 21:46:33 GMT
The club apparently on the verge of admin if the present court case goes against them? It makes sense though as I know he didn't want to leave Rovers as he wants to stay local as he has a young family. It'll be interesting to see what position he players, as wherever played for us recently it's never seem to be the right position, CM, wing, No 10 etc.
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Post by graceyboy on Jun 5, 2020 23:30:42 GMT
absolute nonsense regarding long ball football Umm.. That wasn't the point I was trying to make.. The point was that I was implying we've got no one else out of agogo (who I like btw), Clarke, upson, rodman and Matthews, who have the ability to do anything other than put their foot through the ball.. I don't for one minute think that BG is Ian atkins reincarnate.
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Post by graceyboy on Jun 5, 2020 23:35:07 GMT
We've got A LOT of young central midfielders being pushed through-zain walker, luca hoole, lucas tomlinson, Cameron hargreaves etc. I've not seen much of any of them tbf but it's possible that we've got some real players there who BG sees something in.. That being the case, we could be worrying unnecessarily as they could come through like Simon Bryant and Lewis hogg did several years ago?
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Post by graceyboy on Jun 5, 2020 23:41:18 GMT
Luke russe being another that I forgot... God, we've got loads of em.
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Post by pirate on Jun 5, 2020 23:45:10 GMT
We've got A LOT of young central midfielders being pushed through-zain walker, luca hoole, lucas tomlinson, Cameron hargreaves etc. I've not seen much of any of them tbf but it's possible that we've got some real players there who BG sees something in.. That being the case, we could be worrying unnecessarily as they could come through like Simon Bryant and Lewis hogg did several years ago? Walker is more of a winger and Hoole more of a right back or wing back who can fill in at centre back if required.
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Post by pirate on Jun 5, 2020 23:48:56 GMT
Hopefully we have got a decent replacement or two that are lined up in the coming window.
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Post by pucklegas on Jun 6, 2020 6:20:58 GMT
Hopefully we have got a decent replacement or two that are lined up in the coming window. George moncur is creative isn't he pirate
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Post by reason on Jun 6, 2020 7:27:35 GMT
IF indeed this is true, then Sercs will be missed as he is perhaps one of our most gifted players.
However, I believe Ben Garner was brought in for a long term project based on developing young players and bringing them through to being instrumental to an entertaining, creative team, and hopefully selling them on for a fee. A sustainable model which, I think, more clubs will try to emulate now that the economical situation has exposed the football industry to the fragility of their situation; one that perhaps all were entirely aware of, but most, persisited in ignoring - until now!
No doubt one or two more midfielders will leave, but I believe we are still strong in that area, and this will hopefully mean more opportunities for Cameron, but more specifically in that creative role (arguably not being fulfilled by Secs), for the likes of Josh Barrett, and for Lucas Tomlinson. I have great hopes for these two.
With Sercs being 30 now, and with the need to cut costs, I doubt he would have been offered a deal that he would have been happy with, so it would seem likely that he would move on. I hope though, that he does not go to one of our League One rivals as is being speculated. It seems likely though, but hopefully when we see him next he will have an 'off day', because when on form he has often been a match winner for us.
We will probably find out next week, but if we have seen the last of him, thanks for the memories Sercs!
UTG!
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Post by madgas on Jun 6, 2020 7:29:43 GMT
Think this was a mistake.
Hes one of the few that doesnt get sucked into kick and rush. Good example to the kids that are learning.
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Post by warehamgas on Jun 6, 2020 8:41:25 GMT
Understand that he was good but weโre BRFC. Good players come and go, same as the last 50 years. Not sure that I agree about long ball football. Nothing wrong with long ball football if you have the players for it, pretty sure BGs players are not long-ball footballers. But at times we might wish they were. ๐ UTG?? I know. Not a good day yesterday! ๐
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Post by Marshy on Jun 6, 2020 8:51:26 GMT
I know. Not a good day yesterday! ๐ Donโt let your high standards slip mate!
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 6, 2020 10:09:13 GMT
We've got A LOT of young central midfielders being pushed through-zain walker, luca hoole, lucas tomlinson, Cameron hargreaves etc. I've not seen much of any of them tbf but it's possible that we've got some real players there who BG sees something in.. That being the case, we could be worrying unnecessarily as they could come through like Simon Bryant and Lewis hogg did several years ago? I can't see any of those youngsters being up to holding down a central midfield role next season. It's OK wanting to bring on youngsters but you still need a good mix of experinced players in the squad.
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Post by yategasman on Jun 6, 2020 10:18:24 GMT
Liam Sercombe did a great job for us when he first joined but I think his form in more recent time has not been so good.My only surprise is that players are not signing new contracts at this time when there are going to be a lot of players without a club. Like in any walk of life at the moment if you are in secure employment at the moment Furloughed or otherwise my advice for what itโs worth would be to stay put and see what happens.
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Post by wilmslowgas on Jun 6, 2020 10:39:59 GMT
His first season was really good. He looked one of the best midfielders in the Division. He was certainly our best midfielder.
And then? The next two seasons were very inconsistent and rarely good. He was played in numerous positions, some of which were totally unsuited to his style of play. For example, he is no wide midfielder.
On balance, I'm sorry to see him go. If his confidence returns and he is playing in a team which utilises his undoubted skills Sercombe will be a definite asset. It's just a shame that team won't be us.
I wish him well.
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