Mutley Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 He’s a championship player low on confidence. 12 months and we assess from that point onwards. He’s got more to give. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 8 Author Site Supporter Share Posted March 8 He's a former league 2 player, yet to prove himself in this league (certainly at the top end). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, bolton va va said: Similar to Sadlier, a decent player if he's given time on the ball, but lightweight. No, if we go up....if we stay in Div 1, i'm happy for IE to make the decision, either way. Sadlier may have his faults (who hasn't?) but I've never thought of him as lightweight. Wish he was on our bench on Saturday, still hard to believe we let him go on loan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 This might sound mental, but Sheehan might be better suited a league higher, where there's more emphasis on technical ability rather than physicality. Evatt said as much himself about the difference in the leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 11 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: Sadlier may have his faults (who hasn't?) but I've never thought of him as lightweight. Wish he was on our bench on Saturday, still hard to believe we let him go on loan. He’s played 8 games at league 2 and has 1 assist and no goals.. think Evatt called it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted March 8 Moderators Share Posted March 8 13 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: Sadlier may have his faults (who hasn't?) but I've never thought of him as lightweight. Wish he was on our bench on Saturday, still hard to believe we let him go on loan. To orient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 46 minutes ago, burnden said: !2 month contract if we stay in this league , no if we go up. A different topic, but I always wonder how many players actually want us to get promoted (other than for the bonus, but who knows how much that is). Sheehan a good case in point. If we go up, zero chance of a new contract in my opinion. If we stay down, a far better chance. I don't have a list of who's contracts are up at the end of the season, but taking 2 that I'm aware of, Kachunga will be in the Sheehan camp and then there's JDB sat on the sidelines, thinking if we go up and for arguments sake 2 of our 3 new strikers do the business, that's him out (arguably). If we fail spectacularly, his stock goes up, if we succeed, who needs JDB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burnden Posted March 8 Members Share Posted March 8 3 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: A different topic, but I always wonder how many players actually want us to get promoted (other than for the bonus, but who knows how much that is). Sheehan a good case in point. If we go up, zero chance of a new contract in my opinion. If we stay down, a far better chance. I don't have a list of who's contracts are up at the end of the season, but taking 2 that I'm aware of, Kachunga will be in the Sheehan camp and then there's JDB sat on the sidelines, thinking if we go up and for arguments sake 2 of our 3 new strikers do the business, that's him out (arguably). If we fail spectacularly, his stock goes up, if we succeed, who needs JDB? Squad list / Contracts https://www.burndenaces.co.uk/bolton-wanderers-squad-list/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 7 minutes ago, Casino said: To orient I'm willing to bet Orient didn't ask for Sheehan, Kachunga or Isgrove instead. Would they start every week for Orient? (no disrespect to them BTW). They are running away with league 2, they aren't Rochdale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantra Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 If we go up - no If we stay in L1 - yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 18 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said: He’s played 8 games at league 2 and has 1 assist and no goals.. think Evatt called it right. 3 assists according to the BN, but I don't care what he's done for another team, any more than I care what our 3 new strikers had done prior to coming here in Jan. Sadlier scored 5 this season, scored a few last season and a few assists both seasons. But it was just a throwaway comment that I wish he was on our bench on Saturday, as others have said our squad is a bit lightweight coz of injuries and he's got a proven record, compared to the current alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted March 8 Site Supporter Share Posted March 8 2 hours ago, Ani said: He is not good enough to be a starter. He does not change games when he comes on a sub. Mmmm, he did well away at Fleetwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrested development Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 10 minutes ago, Mantra said: If we go up - no If we stay in L1 - yes Agreed. Sheehan is technically a good midfielder , he's a good set piece taker and a good squad player. He's scored some important goals, good goals too, like port vale at home recently. He's not expensive and I don't think we can get better value squad depth if we are in league 1 next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 8 Author Site Supporter Share Posted March 8 47 minutes ago, Traf said: This might sound mental, but Sheehan might be better suited a league higher, where there's more emphasis on technical ability rather than physicality. Evatt said as much himself about the difference in the leagues. Not mental at all. McAteer wasn't in marines' first team iirc. He made the step up very well. That said, he was much younger, and I also think the championship won't allow Sheehan any more time- the theory would be that he would have better players around him, moving quicker and allowing him to play the ball quicker. Unfortunately, last home match I felt his control wasn't great, which allowed opponents to close him down and disposses him. That negates any positive, quick movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperado Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 7 hours ago, Traf said: I feel there's more to him than we're seeing right now. Yes or no would depend on how much he'd want. 7 hours ago, radcliffe white said: Yes but wouldn’t offer anything daft like a 3 year deal 6 hours ago, Cheese said: Leave it to Evatt and the people who work with them every day. Somewhere between these 3 opinions. I think he’s a decent squad player at this level. If the team around him has a bit of steel and physicality I don’t mind him starting. I was surprised to see him start with Shoretire again Saturday - I think the 2 of them leave us lightweight in that area of the park. He’s looked best this season coming off the bench, Burton and Fleetwood spring to mind. As @Cheese said, I’m more than happy that Evatt will make the right decision as to whether he stays or goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrelli Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Sheehan is a good footballer and I think he is still yet to find his best form since the injury. Another 12 months extension would be the best decision IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesince63 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 17 hours ago, Cheese said: People were writing Dempsey off a few months back, and he's probably been our most consistent performer since then. It's imbecilic to judge a player on a handful of appearances. Leave it to Evatt and the people who work with them every day. Crikey Cheese that’s the most thoughtful and sensible thing I’ve ever known you post. 😉 Agree 100% let’s see how he fares now he’s fit, where we are next season, then Evatt will judge whether he’s a keep or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesince63 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 I’m more concerned about replacing Kieran Lee if he were to go although I’d hope IE gives him another year wherever we are next season. I think with a bit of bulking up in the gym, Sheehan could be a good replacement in the No10 role but I’m sure IE has it well in hand who he wants to retain or replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 9 Author Site Supporter Share Posted March 9 14 minutes ago, Whitesince63 said: I’m more concerned about replacing Kieran Lee if he were to go although I’d hope IE gives him another year wherever we are next season. I think with a bit of bulking up in the gym, Sheehan could be a good replacement in the No10 role but I’m sure IE has it well in hand who he wants to retain or replace. He's 27! He's not going to be adding significantly to his physique now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycowdrill Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 I like Sheehan. Technically very gifted but he’s been in and out and shuffled around since his comeback. Don’t see his role changing too much as he won’t start regularly over Morley and Demps. another solid squad player to call on so 12 month extension seems fair. Especially with the fact he missed a large part of his contract due to his injury. a few calls for us getting better in. Not sure there would be many about based on our budget. He won’t be on big money after being plucked from Newport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Sheehan has been unlucky with that injury. Still on the comeback trail. Need to see how he goes next month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piemon Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 It’s a firm No from me whichever league we are in. Too lightweight so away from home especially if he starts we are carrying him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 On 08/03/2023 at 20:22, Johnnyrotten said: I'm willing to bet Orient didn't ask for Sheehan, Kachunga or Isgrove instead. Would they start every week for Orient? (no disrespect to them BTW). They are running away with league 2, they aren't Rochdale. Or maybe they did, and we said no? For Sheehan to succeed, he probably needs somebody around him to do the rough stuff (ie MJW) but I’ve long said the legs of Morley and Dempsey offer us far more than sticking someone in front of the back four. Sheehan as a 10 might have some merits, but he’s very much behind Lee and Shoretire in that queue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 4 hours ago, Leyther_Matt said: Sheehan as a 10 might have some merits, but he’s very much behind Lee and Shoretire in that queue I also think he'd be a decent 10 slipping balls in for Dion. He's behind Lee, of course, but there's no disgrace in that. I'm not sure Shola's any better though, started brightly and seems to fade more each week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 7 minutes ago, Traf said: I also think he'd be a decent 10 slipping balls in for Dion. He's behind Lee, of course, but there's no disgrace in that. I'm not sure Shola's any better though, started brightly and seems to fade more each week. I honestly think Shoretire is a step in front of them a lot of the time. Not too dissimilar to when we had Barry Bannan. I do like how Shoretire has no qualms about receiving the ball facing his own goal and be able to turn and open his body up in one movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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