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Post by returnofthedust on Jan 24, 2024 20:22:46 GMT
Yeah I like his effort but that’s all really. Thing is when we signed him I remembered him from his Doncaster days where he was a very clinical finisher. The John Marquis we signed is like a completely different player. I’m always up for giving a player time but he’s been here I think 18 months and I can’t see him getting his scoring touch back now after such a long time. Collins i think will come good again and I’m personally not going to write him off yet although I am starting to wonder as I think we all are. It’s Great we’ve signed Martin on again but I think we still need a mobile pacey striker with good anticipation and off the ball running to complement Martins style of play. Also a midfield general and a centre half who haven’t got lots of previous with injuries and I think we’ll have a top half squad. Obviously we won’t get all that in January but if we can do half of that this window then it should at least keep us up because let’s face it right now we’re in free fall and there’s a long way to go yet. We only need to average a point per game so should be doable but we’ve been relegated from this position at this point in the season before so I’m not getting too complacent and I certainly hope the owners aren’t. Agree with all of that 👍 Hold the phone …….we agree on something! |
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Post by saltfordgas on Jan 24, 2024 20:43:05 GMT
Well great to see the predictions on this thread we’re not true. Mr Martin staying to the end of the season! Missed him last, in tough conditions, needed his hold up play UTG
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Post by poorblue on Jan 24, 2024 20:53:39 GMT
Any conspiracist theory advocates on this thread like to admit they got this one wrong. Thought not just change the theory.
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Post by stapletongas on Jan 24, 2024 21:16:43 GMT
File with the fruit market thread
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Post by pirate on Jan 24, 2024 21:34:01 GMT
Easy to forget just how good some of these finishes are. 👏
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Post by westfieldgas on Jan 24, 2024 21:35:38 GMT
Easy to forget just how good some of these finishes are. 👏 Some lovely goals in there, shows his quality. Vital player for us. |
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Post by madgas on Jan 24, 2024 21:36:16 GMT
Very good player, pleased with this.
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Post by hanham on Jan 24, 2024 22:03:26 GMT
I ruined my computer monitor by using tippex on it. Didn’t work either, still printed off the incorrect version. 😎 Ah, but do you remember the Tippex thinners….. 😵💫 |
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Post by Topper Gas on Jan 24, 2024 22:19:20 GMT
Works hard but that’s about it , really can’t understand why some fans like him. Yeah I like his effort but that’s all really. Thing is when we signed him I remembered him from his Doncaster days where he was a very clinical finisher. The John Marquis we signed is like a completely different player. I’m always up for giving a player time but he’s been here I think 18 months and I can’t see him getting his scoring touch back now after such a long time. Collins i think will come good again and I’m personally not going to write him off yet although I am starting to wonder as I think we all are. It’s Great we’ve signed Martin on again but I think we still need a mobile pacey striker with good anticipation and off the ball running to complement Martins style of play. Also a midfield general and a centre half who haven’t got lots of previous with injuries and I think we’ll have a top half squad. Obviously we won’t get all that in January but if we can do half of that this window then it should at least keep us up because let’s face it right now we’re in free fall and there’s a long way to go yet. We only need to average a point per game so should be doable but we’ve been relegated from this position at this point in the season before so I’m not getting too complacent and I certainly hope the owners aren’t. JM scored a decent goal last night but Connolly managed to get himself into an offside position. |
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Post by yattongas on Jan 24, 2024 22:46:11 GMT
Yeah I like his effort but that’s all really. Thing is when we signed him I remembered him from his Doncaster days where he was a very clinical finisher. The John Marquis we signed is like a completely different player. I’m always up for giving a player time but he’s been here I think 18 months and I can’t see him getting his scoring touch back now after such a long time. Collins i think will come good again and I’m personally not going to write him off yet although I am starting to wonder as I think we all are. It’s Great we’ve signed Martin on again but I think we still need a mobile pacey striker with good anticipation and off the ball running to complement Martins style of play. Also a midfield general and a centre half who haven’t got lots of previous with injuries and I think we’ll have a top half squad. Obviously we won’t get all that in January but if we can do half of that this window then it should at least keep us up because let’s face it right now we’re in free fall and there’s a long way to go yet. We only need to average a point per game so should be doable but we’ve been relegated from this position at this point in the season before so I’m not getting too complacent and I certainly hope the owners aren’t. JM scored a decent goal last night but Connolly managed to get himself into an offside position. Wasn’t it was straight at the keeper who should have saved it ? |
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Post by Marshy on Jan 25, 2024 5:37:22 GMT
JM scored a decent goal last night but Connolly managed to get himself into an offside position. Wasn’t it was straight at the keeper who should have saved it ? Yes but Connolly was right in front of him blocking his view 😤. |
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Post by madgas on Jan 25, 2024 10:05:58 GMT
Guess work but I imagine the hold up was on 6 months vs 18 months...
Player wanting some security for longer than 6 months. Who'd of thought it. I'd be amazed if we didn't activate the extention. Clearly could get 20+ goals in a season. Remember no penalties in his current tally.
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Post by GasAttacK on Jan 25, 2024 10:16:24 GMT
3 or 4 weeks ago I took it for granted he'd be staying but I am relieved that we've finally extended his contract.
It's good news, but zero new sgnings 25 days into the January window is still disappointing and rather concerning.
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Post by martincollins on Jan 25, 2024 22:45:04 GMT
Will get the goals to keep us up. Would still like some young lads given the opportunity to show what they have for next season, namely Greenslade and ward.
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Post by Sir Trevor on Jan 26, 2024 21:01:37 GMT
Scored 10 goals in 22 appearances this season.
Scored 176 goals in a career of 640 matches to date.
Will he end up with 200 goals in 700 matches?
Interesting set of numbers.
35 * 46 * 30 * 38 * 31 * 39 * 45 * 52 * 46 * 52 * 28 * 32 * 32 * 48* 51
This represents the number of matches Chris Martin has amassed in each of the last 15 seasons.
Pretty impressive.
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Post by worralforengland on Jan 28, 2024 9:16:31 GMT
Best goals per minutes ratio of any of the top scorers in league one. He might not be as mobile as some would like but he is hugely valuable. Ignoring their ages, whatwould JCH offer that CM doesn’t?
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jan 28, 2024 9:18:57 GMT
Best goals per minutes ratio of any of the top scorers in league one. He might not be as mobile as some would like but he is hugely valuable. Ignoring their ages, whatwould JCH offer that CM doesn’t? Imagine JCH and CM playing off Evans, Thomas and McCormick. |
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Jan 28, 2024 9:22:26 GMT
Best goals per minutes ratio of any of the top scorers in league one. He might not be as mobile as some would like but he is hugely valuable. Ignoring their ages, whatwould JCH offer that CM doesn’t? Martin doesn't really pressure defences like Marquis or A N Other might. If he doesn't score, he doesn't contribute much else. He does seem to regularly score though, so it's really hard to knock him. People used to moan that Cureton did nothing all game, but he also seemed to score every other match. |
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Post by madgas on Jan 28, 2024 9:25:14 GMT
Best goals per minutes ratio of any of the top scorers in league one. He might not be as mobile as some would like but he is hugely valuable. Ignoring their ages, whatwould JCH offer that CM doesn’t? Martin doesn't really pressure defences like Marquis or A N Other might. If he doesn't score, he doesn't contribute much else. He does seem to regularly score though, so it's really hard to knock him. People used to moan that Cureton did nothing all game, but he also seemed to score every other match. Whilst he doesn't press his man. He does close down a passing lane when we're setting our def structure. |
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Post by percy on Jan 28, 2024 9:27:16 GMT
Ref gave him nothing yesterday so we really struggled in the 20 mins Oxford were on top as there was no outlet. He needs to mix it up when this is the case. Why I only scored him 6.
But he always scores so deserves his place starting.
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