Dempsey

[Ani]

Has there been any explanation why he was not in squad last week ? 
 

Given lack of midfielders it was worrying 

[RUREADY2ROLL]

Smoke screen about most players with this management team

[Stig]

Really bad knock for him at Cardiff that he soldiered through but wouldn't surprise me if that's the end of his season 

[Krimzon]

2 hours ago, Stig said:

Really bad knock for him at Cardiff that he soldiered through but wouldn't surprise me if that's the end of his season career at Bolton . 

 

[Kane57]

No massive loss tbh. He's one we let go with a thanks and look to upgrade on significantly 

[jmjhb]

8 hours ago, Ani said:

Has there been any explanation why he was not in squad last week ? 
 

Given lack of midfielders it was worrying 

He took a knock against Stevenage and he felt it in training last Thursday

[Dr. Feelgood]

1 hour ago, Kane57 said:

No massive loss tbh. He's one we let go with a thanks and look to upgrade on significantly 

Blimey. I imagine you'd expect your own management to be more tolerant.

[Marc505]

Linked with Blackpool, isn't he?

[paulhanley]

3 minutes ago, Marc505 said:

Linked with Blackpool, isn't he?

I think many of our cast-offs will be. 

[Eddie]

4 hours ago, Kane57 said:

No massive loss tbh. He's one we let go with a thanks and look to upgrade on significantly 

At the end of the season, probably.

Right now he is a loss. A fit and firing Dempsey will benefit us for the next 5 games in some way shape or form. 

[kent_white]

I really like Dempsey. But I do think we're going to need to look to better quality and consistency to make the step up. 

[barrycowdrill]

2 massive issues with Dempsey

1. he can’t stay fit. 
 

2. never nailed down a position. This season in particular being played one week as a 10 then moving to central midfield the week after. Doing his bit for the side but it’s hindering us and him 

like the fella, got some quality and seems the right character. But is there space for an unfit auxiliary player 

[Eddie]

All true… at the end of the season.

Who do I want coming off the bench with half an hour to go on that massive Wembley pitch to exploit all the space - Dempsey.

[Johnnyrotten]

3 hours ago, Eddie said:

All true… at the end of the season.

Who do I want coming off the bench with half an hour to go on that massive Wembley pitch to exploit all the space - Dempsey.

Hopefully less than 2-0 down this time to give him a chance.  He was our MOTM last time, after coming on as sub.

[gonzo]

23 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Hopefully less than 2-0 down this time to give him a chance.  He was our MOTM last time, after coming on as sub.

That's incredibly low bar.

[gonzo]

6 hours ago, Marc505 said:

Linked with Blackpool, isn't he?

Sure he still lives this way.

[kent_white]

3 hours ago, Eddie said:

All true… at the end of the season.

Who do I want coming off the bench with half an hour to go on that massive Wembley pitch to exploit all the space - Dempsey.

Yeah don't get me wrong. He's got a role to play still. But if we go up or want automatic next year - we probably need a step up in quality. 

[gonzo]

13 minutes ago, kent_white said:

Yeah don't get me wrong. He's got a role to play still. But if we go up or want automatic next year - we probably need a step up in quality. 

We need better than him if we stay down imo. And I like the lad.

[Traf]

24 minutes ago, gonzo said:

We need better than him if we stay down imo. And I like the lad.

Yeah, that's where I'm at.

I like him, but he's a 'nearly' man in this squad.

Nearly good enough to be one in a two with Sheehan, nearly good enough to be the box to box midfielder, nearly good enough to be the tackler/play disruptor, nearly good enough to be the "10"/link between midfield and attack.

Sadly, a jack of all trades, master of none. I'm still glad we signed him, though.
Loves Wembley too 😉

Edited 10 hours ago by Traf

[Johnnyrotten]

10 minutes ago, Traf said:

Yeah, that's where I'm at.

I like him, but he's a 'nearly' man in this squad.

Nearly good enough to be one in a two with Sheehan, nearly good enough to be the box to box midfielder, nearly good enough to be the tackler/play disruptor, nearly good enough to be the "10"/link between midfield and attack.

Sadly, a jack of all trades, master of none. I'm still glad we signed him, though.
Loves Wembley too 😉

Can't disagree with any of that, but getting that step up in quality is easier said than done.  For Dempsey, read Erhahon or Simons.  

Who knows who'll come in with the big reputation and "step up in quality" next season, if its for L1 it will have to be rare breed.  Affordable, fit for most of the season, and happy to play in L1. 

[frank_spencer]

Dempsey is a perfect squad player and has shown before he's willing to play through the pain barrier for the club.

The 'we need better if we go up' line could apply to 90% of the squad but this last up to 5 games of the season someone with the guts of Dempsey could prove invaluable.

[Tonge moor green jacket]

I like his commitment, and he has an eye fir goal too.

Just feel his injuries have caught up with him now.

Shame. 

[RONNIE PHILLIPS]

4 hours ago, Traf said:

Yeah, that's where I'm at.

I like him, but he's a 'nearly' man in this squad.

Nearly good enough to be one in a two with Sheehan, nearly good enough to be the box to box midfielder, nearly good enough to be the tackler/play disruptor, nearly good enough to be the "10"/link between midfield and attack.

Sadly, a jack of all trades, master of none. I'm still glad we signed him, though.
Loves Wembley too 😉

You forgot nearly passed a late fitness test 😃......I like Dempsey, in particular his attitude, but far too many injuries unfortunately.

[only1swanny]

Love Dempsey, 

Does as asks, rarely has a bad game, but think the latest lot of injuries are now taking their toll on him. 

I hope he stays, great squad player when fit