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Post by fanboy on May 12, 2016 14:40:23 GMT
I think Bodin will stay and if he does I definitely wouldn't be moving him off the wing for next season. He scored 13 from the wing last season and got numerous assists too, so why would you move him? A goal scoring winger is a massive asset for any squad, and moving him upfront if MT leaves doesn't automatically mean he'll score as many or more goals. We should be replacing MT if he leaves and keeping Bodin on the wing IMO, where he's been absolutely terrorising defences all season. I think he's better coming in off the right and finding space in pockets, rather than being upfront with his back to goal and a big CB breathing down his neck. Got a feeling Bodin's natural position IS up front as a striker. Let him take that spot on if Matty goes. I really disagree. His career has for the most part been up front and he's been far from impressive. From the wing he is able to come inside and get into the positions he regularly scores from. He's a good winger and it suits him, I don't want him being moved up front!
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Post by fanboy on May 12, 2016 10:09:20 GMT
Been told we are interested in Rhys Bennett who has just bee released from Rochdale. Sauce
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Post by fanboy on May 12, 2016 9:03:59 GMT
Rumours: Oxford United have spoken to a dozen players already for next season - Robert Green, Curtis Nelson, Anton Ferdinand, George Baldock, Dean Whitehead, Samir Nabi, Simon Cox, Adil Nabi and Jay Simpson are all names that have been at least contacted. John Akinde of Barnet is signing for Millwall.Can't see that! Especially if they get promoted!!!!! You have to say, of all teams, they probably suit him!
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Post by fanboy on May 10, 2016 16:27:52 GMT
To be honest if the videos are running slowly that's likely not a forum issue as all videos are just YouTube embeds. So even if the forum was ground to a halt you should really be able to view those videos at YouTube speed (I assume they are pretty damn solid) I have a very fragile and slow broadband speed at the best of times but this is even worse than usual. it does seem centred around the forum as all the other tabs seem to be working normally. Just writing this reply has to be done letter by letter. Would suggest the ProBoards forum code is running quite sh**e for you. Judging by the issues others have mentioned - it's not surprising. I use an ad blocker in my firefox browser and it seems to avoid all the symptoms others are citing. Perhaps you should get your hands on one? (FREE!)
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Post by fanboy on May 10, 2016 16:14:17 GMT
Is it just me or is the Forum still behaving oddly. I am not getting the same porn etc as everyone else but the site is massively slow, I can't watch any of the vids and it keeps causing my IE to crash To be honest if the videos are running slowly that's likely not a forum issue as all videos are just YouTube embeds. So even if the forum was ground to a halt you should really be able to view those videos at YouTube speed (I assume they are pretty damn solid)
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Post by fanboy on May 10, 2016 8:15:13 GMT
Bodin is one of the most talented footballers I've seen down The Mem. Manse said when he signed that he recommended him from his time at Torquay and said that he has that 'little bit of magic'. He can have quiet games, but when he is able to score a goal out of virtually nothing, it's totally worth it.
What a tremendous goals return. Really awesome. And he's a good age so with our strong coaching staff he can now hopefully continue to improve.
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Post by fanboy on May 10, 2016 7:44:16 GMT
If we were in League One with another manager - and had to pick a replacement - DC would no doubt be the one we were all after. And if others haven't noticed that he's hot property - well then good.
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Post by fanboy on May 9, 2016 17:30:48 GMT
Hearing reports myself and Fetch had more listeners when we were on.
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Post by fanboy on May 9, 2016 15:03:17 GMT
Disgraceful decision. What a missed marketing opportunity yet again. What is it about this club? It seems Hamer is again behind this. 'We didn't win anything so why have one' Yes we did. We got back to back promotions for Christ sake.Now his reasoning on the club site has changed to saying the players will be here there and everywhere. Bullsh*t. If we hadn't gone up Saturday, presumably we would have declined to take part in the playoffs because our players were on holiday. We could have utilised the club bars, kitchens, and selling season tickets etc not to mention merchandise on the bank holiday of our playoff final. Trouble is it needs to be Wael you talk too in order to get rapport with the fans. The kids would have loved it just like last year when thousands came out to see it Presumably, if we go up via the playoffs for the next two years we won't have bus tours then either, because we haven't won anything. Don't tell him we won something more important than a trophy. WE WON PROMOTION. This really is quite a bizarre reaction! I get your point about potentially making some cash but the staff have more than earned their time off and I feel an open top bus parade after the celebrations we had AT HOME on Saturday would be massive overkill.
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Post by fanboy on May 9, 2016 14:59:36 GMT
Would have been a ridiculous idea to have an open top bus parade. Did we even win a trophy?!
We had our party! We celebrated on the pitch with the players! We'll have the fun day as usual where we get to meet them again - why the hell do we need them to be in a bus?!
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Post by fanboy on May 9, 2016 7:45:48 GMT
We ain't stopping in L1 that's for sure. DC will very much want us to keep pushing. And why not? We have a squad of young players all of whom are coming into their prime at the right time. With a few quality additions and if we can keep hold of our best players, we can keep our winning momentum going for another year.
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Post by fanboy on May 8, 2016 12:49:28 GMT
Ended up with the players in a club in Clifton at 1AM after the players party at the Bristol hotel. Won't be forgetting that night.
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Post by fanboy on May 8, 2016 11:37:43 GMT
Errrr so I'm hungover
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Post by fanboy on May 6, 2016 14:01:03 GMT
I still can't decide if Wael is a nice bloke with a ready smile and an attractive family who has connections with people with loads of dosh, or a nice bloke with a ready smile and an attractive family who has money flowing out of every orifice. In the meantime...sorry if I missed it, but who put up the money to buy out the old board and write off the debts/loans? The Al-Qadi family, I guess? It was their takeover...
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Post by fanboy on May 6, 2016 13:55:48 GMT
Not particularly fussed one way or the other with Hamer. What does worry me is that it is quite apparent that due diligence at the outset fell short. Otherwise why are there issues that have ' come to light' that our new owners were not aware of? Our good friend Nick 'announcer man' was on Radio Brizzle this morning, and all but accused NH of being a liar over the court case etc. I am amazed if our new owners were not aware of what had gone before, and not only did full due diligence on our club, but also asked the UWE what had or had not been agreed with our club. It seems there is an investor out there who is prepared to fully fund the stadium build, but Hamer has history with them, and doesn't want to know. It's just a shame that Wael is not more accessible to us mere mortals, so we can get direct answers to direct questions. I.e. Will our fans directors be shown more respect by the new board than they were by the old board? If so, why even now has there still been no board meetings? Wael is still very new here and I'd say he's been incredibly approachable myself! The board seem willing to meet with near enough anyone that has ideas to bring to the table. I'm sure they were aware of the issues, but what were they gonna do? They have to sort it out now...
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Post by fanboy on May 6, 2016 11:15:16 GMT
I got called a child moderator on OTIB. What a sad day.
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Post by fanboy on May 6, 2016 9:53:29 GMT
I also want to add, Chris is now in my opinion proving his doubters wrong. His all round game has improved massively this year.
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Post by fanboy on May 6, 2016 9:17:30 GMT
As mehewmagic said. I was going to delete this post, but I am kind of hoping that some other gasheads can rip into you first!
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Post by fanboy on May 6, 2016 8:46:42 GMT
Congrats to Chris Lines - 10 years ago today made his full Bristol Rovers debut against Macclesfield.
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Post by fanboy on May 6, 2016 8:22:04 GMT
Bless him, went home crying like a baby. 'Also i went on to slag chat this morning for the first time and theres a thread about OTIB. A city fan got banned on there by one of their child moderators :rofl2br: Such a pathetic bunch of supporters he obviously touched a nerve. More proof who the more respectable fans are not that we need anymore proof.' I'm sure they wouldn't get banned if they came here and engaged in sensible discussion like some of us on their forum but they come on here with the 'we're better than you attitude' and claim they aren't obsessed with us and when they finally get banned cry about it on otib. What a bunch of tossers Actually just to go over the rules - we do not allow City fans. Doesn't matter if they're well behaved - no city fans. The second I spot one, they're getting banned. Unless I can allow people a little time to rip into them, then i'll ban a little after.
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