Site Supporter Steejay Posted August 5, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 5, 2020 4 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said: I get what you’re saying but I’d stick up for some ‘journeyman’. A model pro doesn’t become a money grabbing unambitious shit player purely by getting older and a yard slower. O’Grady was a credit to us last year, seemed to be a top pro on and off the pitch and could still score, when (occasionally) played in the right position. Hobbs the same, cant fault his attitude and I’d suggest these young lads would benefit from having his influence around the place. Add to that list - Gary O’Neill, Daryl Murphy, Lowe, Bridcutt. Genuine professionals. We currently have one proven EFL striker, if that’s how it’s going to stay I’d have O’Grady or Murphy as back up striker in Div 2 all day long. I’d only have Bridcutt back out of that lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, frank_spencer said: We could have newcomers going for days with the Nandos bit back in the good old days. That and HBAYT/HBAYMT? That so many have fallen for it in quick succession in this thread makes me wonder that I’ve been on here for far too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowball Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, Steejay said: I’d only have Bridcutt back out of that lot. same here. (in right position of course). Johnny rightly or wrongly we are going in a different direction now. you say its chucking the baby out with the bathwater i say its a long needed clearing of the decks. on a similar theme see Spearing has gone Trampmere - Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, Steejay said: I’d only have Bridcutt back out of that lot. I’d have every single one of them. If you didn’t rate O’Neill for us you were in a minority. And I do feel our squad is crying out for a bit of experience and an influence for young players to learn from on the pitch and off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 25 minutes ago, blackleywhite said: And how did we get on when said players played for us? So they must all be crap then. Nothing to do with being played out of position or being at a club under embargo with a huge points deduction, a load of kids in the team, throwing the first 6 games, having no pre season and Keith Hill as manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackleywhite Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: So they must all be crap then. Nothing to do with being played out of position or being at a club under embargo with a huge points deduction, a load of kids in the team, throwing the first 6 games, having no pre season and Keith Hill as manager. But what is your point? I'll trust Evatt right now over you as to who he brings in. The player's you mention got us related twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 5, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) mr rotten, youve missed the biggest factor imo It was a division above against better teams than us Its like us getting excited about all these new signings, suggesting Evatt is doing something groundbreaking, or at least differently than the last few years Barring a couple, we are easily the biggest show in town for the players we have gone in for Previously we have been feeding off last minute scraps Edited August 5, 2020 by Casino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 24 minutes ago, snowball said: same here. (in right position of course). Johnny rightly or wrongly we are going in a different direction now. you say its chucking the baby out with the bathwater i say its a long needed clearing of the decks. on a similar theme see Spearing has gone Trampmere - Good I do get the need for a new broom and all that. And I don’t generally mean we should sign any ex BW player, my point was to stick up for great pro’s/decent players that just happen to be 30+. There are loads of them throughout the leagues and if I was one I’d be irritated by the over emphasis on signing “young, hungry” players. Why not “old hungry players”, like Doyle, or Morais or ALF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowball Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Evatt is definitely doing something groundbreaking and different for me. Ok we are a big fish but we are going for a type of player to fill a particular role. Then theres the talk of a different style of play etc, and it is exciting because it feels so different- now i know weve not seen it in action yet but we can dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted August 5, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 5, 2020 22 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: I’d have every single one of them. If you didn’t rate O’Neill for us you were in a minority. And I do feel our squad is crying out for a bit of experience and an influence for young players to learn from on the pitch and off it. Yep, O’Neill did great in most of the games he played. But he’s not kicked a ball for over 12 months. The others were pedestrian and won’t suit Evatt’s style of play. Let’s move forward not sideways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowball Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Johnnyrotten said: I do get the need for a new broom and all that. And I don’t generally mean we should sign any ex BW player, my point was to stick up for great pro’s/decent players that just happen to be 30+. There are loads of them throughout the leagues and if I was one I’d be irritated by the over emphasis on signing “young, hungry” players. Why not “old hungry players”, like Doyle, or Morais or ALF. nothing wrong with some older players Johnny . Loved ALF and the Postman for two. Last seasons lot not so much tho im not blaming any individually i just want to forget it happened really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted August 5, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 5, 2020 Just because a player gives 100% for us doesn’t stop him from being shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 5, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, snowball said: Evatt is definitely doing something groundbreaking and different for me. Ok we are a big fish but we are going for a type of player to fill a particular role. Then theres the talk of a different style of play etc, and it is exciting because it feels so different- now i know weve not seen it in action yet but we can dream completely agree Suppose my point is we are trying to attract players good enough for division 4 where we can comfortably compete with most on wages and we are the big club Its not really fair to compare with what recent managers have had at their disposal Even now, theres seemingly a load of punts on potential So to beef that up with some experience does make good sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 5, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, Steejay said: The others were pedestrian and won’t suit Evatt’s style of play Just remember this post Im going to remind you of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masi 51 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 We have one player in our squad over 30....Doyle. Why because Evatt needs athletes to play to his style. I think we need a leader Bridcutt type of player and another Forward...One thing anyone else coming in will need to be is comfortable with the ball and able to run 10km every game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWFC_LOVE Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Behind Phoenix and Evatt all the way. If there’s one disappointing factor in this for me though, it’s that Emmanuel wasn’t kept on. For me he’d be absolutely perfect as a right wing back. Not a great defender, but got up and down and great going forward. Sad to see him go really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted August 5, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Casino said: Just remember this post Im going to remind you of it FFS, O’Grady, Lowe, Hobbs etc They’d be gassing after 20 minutes. We’ve got arguably the 3 most influential players in the division with Doyle, Crawford, Sarcevic. If that doesn’t work, EVATT OUT! Edited August 5, 2020 by Steejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 5, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, Steejay said: FFS, O’Grady, Lowe, Hobbs etc They’d be gassing after 20 minutes. We’ve got arguably the 3 most influential players in the division with Doyle, Crawford, Sarcevic. If that doesn’t work, EVATT OUT! Youll know what i mean soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted August 5, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 5, 2020 Are we signing another old head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I think athletes come in all ages, Gary Speed and ALF would compete with most players in their position that we have had irrespective of age. Anyway we can all agree and enjoy the fact that it will be a long time before we see the likes of Chris Taylor, Lewis Buxton, Madine, Trotter, Thorpe and Andrews in a BW shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 17 minutes ago, BWFC_LOVE said: Behind Phoenix and Evatt all the way. If there’s one disappointing factor in this for me though, it’s that Emmanuel wasn’t kept on. For me he’d be absolutely perfect as a right wing back. Not a great defender, but got up and down and great going forward. Sad to see him go really. Agreed, really enjoyed watching him play because of his up and at ‘em, attack minded attitude. I get the impression our new right back is a bit more ‘safe’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 19 minutes ago, Steejay said: FFS, O’Grady, Lowe, Hobbs etc They’d be gassing after 20 minutes. We’ve got arguably the 3 most influential players in the division with Doyle, Crawford, Sarcevic. If that doesn’t work, EVATT OUT! Completely disagree. Hobbs would stroll div 2, wouldn’t have to break sweat in most games. Lowe is as fit as anyone, another that will find this league easily, he will be making tackles from 1st minute to last (but can’t shoot). O’Grady would be a good 2nd striker for last half hour if we aren’t winning, and I bet he puts more of a defensive shift in than a pure goal scorer like Doyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masi 51 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Dont want Doyle putting a defensive shift in...Corners conceded i want him on one side of the halfway line and another on the opposite side. I would gamble our defence can stretch most teams on the counter attack. When there goalie centre half has the ball i expect Doyle to just invite them onto our midfield or let them shank it long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane57 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 GET A MAN UP COYLE/PARKINSON/HILL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masi 51 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 A new day a new dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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