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Post by fanboy on Jul 6, 2022 9:40:35 GMT
Only scores tap-ins you say? Not against Rovers! I never said "only" tap ins!
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Post by fanboy on Jul 6, 2022 8:21:36 GMT
Come on this is surely a joke, he's played against us; no need to be negative, he holds the ball up, very strong, and scores goals. Yes, the Donny forum say he’s strong and holds the ball up well, he also closes down defenders. They go on about him not being the best passer of a ball and he can do a bit of JCHs throwing his arms in the air when the ball doesn’t get to him. But overall they would have liked him back, or most of them would. It’s a forum, a bit like here. 😉 UTG! I think this is the key - from what I can tell he's the "fox in the box" we've been waiting for since Trolls! 😂 Collins didn't spend much of his time in the box last season for a striker - whereas Marquis hangs around in that area hunting for tap ins. Spot on what we need imo if we continue to create chances like that season. ... But to do that, we still need 1-2 attacking players imo. 1 winger (happy with a loan, or LT), 1 ball carrying CM (McCormick the dream). I think Collins will be used in that way more this season.
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Post by fanboy on Jul 5, 2022 16:24:41 GMT
Hopefully it's got Joey's face emblazoned across the front in lieu of sponsorship.
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Post by fanboy on Jul 5, 2022 12:36:21 GMT
I do agree with most of this, but Westbrooke did play 33 times in Coventry’s 2019/20 L1 promotion season and their fans seemed pretty gutted when he joined us in the summer of 2020 - so it’s not that he flat out isn’t good enough for L1. I think it’s more a case of him being the type of midfielder that needs to be accommodated in the side by putting certain other types of midfielder around him, and tbf our whole side in 2020/21 was rank awful. I am expecting him to leave this summer, but also wouldn’t be surprised if JB thinks he can get an improved Westbrooke this season with the likes of Coutts, Finley, Rossiter etc. around him. Will be interesting to see what happens. Didn't they go on a late run, when he was dropped from the side?? Seem a lot of negative comments from their fans when we signed him. He had mixed reviews at best. I must have been reading something else then as it seemed overwhelmingly positive from what I recall - and I still see Coventry fans now astounded at his fall with us!
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Post by fanboy on Jul 5, 2022 11:59:34 GMT
Have to say I'm not seeing the comparison between Pitman and him at all. Totally different fitness levels. Both played for Pompey, both are 30+, that's about all the similarities.
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Post by fanboy on Jul 5, 2022 10:58:35 GMT
Westbrooke probably has more to offer in L1 than in L2, oddly. Haven't seen any evidence of that at Rovers.
He's had enough chances in my opinion. 58 appearances for Rovers and you could count the good ones on one finger. Made no impact on loan at Stevenage either.
A prima-donna who thinks a couple of fancy flicks makes up for doing sod all else in a 90 minute match.
Honestly, he's a confusing one. But I'm not sure "prima-donna" is fair. He's not a tough tackling CM that's for sure, and maybe that means he won't fit our style (fair enough), but I have to say I never really saw any evidence of him being a waste of space. It just hasn't worked out here and he just wasn't the right type of player for the relegation battle we found ourselves in (and subsequently a very physical L2 division was never going to be right for him). The cringe-worthy point is, I think he was brought in to be a key figure in a play-off chasing side, not the weak link in a relegation battling side.
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Post by fanboy on Jul 5, 2022 10:32:57 GMT
Feeling positive about the season and pleased with our signings so far but the thought of being stuck with Westbrooke for another year is depressing. I wouldn't even give him a squad number. If we can't give him away, agree on a payoff and get rid. Westbrooke probably has more to offer in L1 than in L2, oddly.
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Post by fanboy on Jul 4, 2022 14:49:25 GMT
Ravel Morrison he's s had a few clubs 😂 If you think about it, alot of managers probably wouldn't wanna deal with him but JB is probably one manager that wouldn't have second thoughts. Really should have made more of his ability and talent but does seem like he has settled down abit. Joey seems to like him too going by his likes on IG. He did well for Derby in the Champ last season, he won't be coming to L1!
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Post by fanboy on Jul 4, 2022 14:00:39 GMT
Marquis hasn't exactly been in form for the last two seasons
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Post by fanboy on Jul 1, 2022 10:01:47 GMT
Are they all facts or guesses on what people have said? Facts not guesses. I wouldn't post it if he hadn't. You can't really say the word "supposedly" in a sentence that you claim to be fact
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Post by fanboy on Jun 30, 2022 16:06:02 GMT
Really shocked we haven’t heard anything at all this week. Listening the other week I believed there would be at least three more declared before Portugal but little chance of that now. Suggests to me that no more free agents will be joining until possibly an end of window scramble… and then see what’s left. I thought Camps would have joined for sure. Not worried either way on Norwood especially if he genuinely thinks Poxford had more going for it then we do …. Or even McCormick as we have good numbers in midfield. I’ve stopped looking every 30 minutes for updates and just think now what will be will be …. Trust JB 100% so whoever , whenever and now whatever. Always amazed at the big jump ade after a quiet few days! Why does no signings by Thursday this week mean we won't now make signings until an end of the window scramble? There's several weeks between now and that happening. Quiet doesn't mean business isn't getting done - and also doesn't mean we have missed out on Camps, McCormick, Norwood yet.
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Post by fanboy on Jun 22, 2022 9:02:32 GMT
Huzzah!
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Post by fanboy on Jun 21, 2022 12:03:49 GMT
That account is now looked after by Hugo I think. That was my understanding too... Yup that is the case, but the domain is registered externally from the forum and he was the one that purchased it. So tracking him down is the only way to get that particular one back!
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Post by fanboy on Jun 20, 2022 17:31:20 GMT
Until the domain is renewed (owned by previous user Ras - anyone know him?) then the gasheads.proboards.com link is the one to use.
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Post by fanboy on Jun 20, 2022 14:26:39 GMT
I've requested from proboards that they switch the login URL so that we are able to use that.
Trying to find the owner of the domain also
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Post by fanboy on Jun 17, 2022 11:20:20 GMT
Sounds like some think Dom is another Tom Nicholls - scores at the right club. Telford scored 26 in 52 for Newport. Nichols in the form of his life has 20 in 73. Telford always looked a decent finisher to me even when with us - I wouldn't mind seeing him here.
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Post by fanboy on Jun 14, 2022 8:54:13 GMT
Sadly he didn't kick on last season. I'd have kept him on the cheap but we can get better imo. Funny how things change in a year. He did better for us in L1 - I'm thinking that L1 is a better league for a play like Sammy Or he just stood out because the rest of the team was total pants. Edit: to be clear I do actually like him and would have been pleased to see him stay - but I don't see him as a guaranteed starter and can totally see why he'd be best to move on.
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Post by fanboy on Jun 13, 2022 13:46:27 GMT
I really don't think it's McCormick or Evans necessarily. Joey needs a lot of CMs for his system and it's clear McCormick was doing really well under him. It's a no brainer to try and bring him back if possible.
Funny the difference a year makes - was desperate to keep him after relegation.
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Post by fanboy on Jun 13, 2022 9:06:40 GMT
Sadly he didn't kick on last season. I'd have kept him on the cheap but we can get better imo. Funny how things change in a year.
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Post by fanboy on Jun 10, 2022 10:36:27 GMT
No, this isn't another 'I hate Barton' post but it is a genuine question. When is his court case? I ask this because is that what is causing our silence in the transfer market and renewing contracts? Are players waiting to see if he will still be here after the court appearance? ( Wael did state that he would sack him if he is found guilty). The sooner it is resolved one way or another the better. I still can't stand Barton as a person but I also realise that he has been good for the footballing side of his job and for now we are better off with him than without him (that pains me to say!!) No, I don't think it will have any impact on getting new signings in. It didn't last season.
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