Ani Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Wouldn't say massively, definitely played better with him but were still a bang average side. See games against Bournemouth, Derby, Yeovil, Charlton, Brum etc... I do hope we get him, but we need someone else in to partner him too. Can't rely on Beckford. First game Bournemouth at home after which we had 29 points from 29 games Next 17 games 30 points. So from relegation form to promotion form. For me that is massive. Quote
Guest bwfcdan Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 First game Bournemouth at home after which we had 29 points from 29 games Next 17 games 30 points. So from relegation form to promotion form. For me that is massive. Came up against a lot of teams later on in the season that were pretty much already on their holidays, and like I said we still struggled against some pretty dire sides. I can't see much improvement next season on our league standings. If we finish in the top 10, I'd consider that a massive success with our current crop. Quote
bolton va va Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 First game Bournemouth at home after which we had 29 points from 29 games Next 17 games 30 points. So from relegation form to promotion form. For me that is massive. Agreed ...massive difference. With Juke we could play one up front & he could hold the ball up, or two up front with another striker playing off him ( Mason was a far more effective player alongside Juke ), he gave us an aerial / physical threat that we had lacked, scored a few goals & was a big improvement on Craig Davies . Possibly not premier league quality, but very good in the championship & IMO vital to our current squad. Quote
Ani Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Ok if you do not think that is a massive improvement then no point trying to convince you otherwise 4 games before he came was Reading away 4 games after Blackburn at home then Leeds away. The difference between those performances was more massive than City. Quote
RoadRunnerFan Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Agreed ...massive difference. With Juke we could play one up front & he could hold the ball up, or two up front with another striker playing off him ( Mason was a far more effective player alongside Juke ), he gave us an aerial / physical threat that we had lacked, scored a few goals & was a big improvement on Craig Davies . Possibly not premier league quality, but very good in the championship & IMO vital to our current squad. Nail on the head. You don't have to be the best player in the world to make a big difference in the right team at this level. Vokes at Burnley being a good example Quote
Guest bwfcdan Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Ok if you do not think that is a massive improvement then no point trying to convince you otherwise 4 games before he came was Reading away 4 games after Blackburn at home then Leeds away. The difference between those performances was more massive than City. I'm not denying we played well in those games, but just look at the performances against the sides I named above plus more, Millwall for example. Still, very average compared to the top sides in the league. Like I said, I hope we do sign him as he does improve the team, but even with him I'm not expecting much from next season. I hope I'm wrong though, sooner we get back to the Premiership, the better. Quote
Sweep Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 I still have this horrible feeling that he will sign, and then turn out to be cack. Hope I'm wrong. Quote
passmosster Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 You don't have to have top players to do well in this league, being bloody well organised can do it, viz Burnley. Quote
Adlington Trotter Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 I think he improves us massively. A target man who can also play football and is a good finisher. We hardly gave the Juke/Beckford partnership much of a chance last season (due to injuries). I very much believe he could bring the best out of Beckford. Boro would be wise to give him a second chance. Hope they don't though. Quote
Rembrandt Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 You don't have to have top players to do well in this league, being bloody well organised with 100% players can do it, viz Burnley. Minor amendment. Quote
Pablo Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 City ruining football with their spending : Net spend since 2011 Arsenal: -€8,33milLiverpool: -€142,66milChelsea: -€187,87milManchester City: -€205,79mil Manchester United: -€253,61mil Quote
tomski Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 City ruining football with their spending : Net spend since 2011 Arsenal: -€8,33mil Liverpool: -€142,66mil Chelsea: -€187,87mil Manchester City: -€205,79mil Manchester United: -€253,61mil Plus they need to stop making documentary's about players coming through the same season. Wankers Quote
SUMiXAM Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Expect an outgoing to be announced tomorrow morning Quote
Guest Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Expect an outgoing to be announced tomorrow morning Sammy Lee? Quote
Danny G Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Expect an outgoing to be announced tomorrow morning Keith Andrews ITK Quote
Guest Blixa Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Sammy Lee? Frank Worthington to Birmingham. ITK. Quote
Guest Blixa Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 City ruining football with their spending : Net spend since 2011 Arsenal: -€8,33mil Liverpool: -€142,66mil Chelsea: -€187,87mil Manchester City: -€205,79mil Manchester United: -€253,61mil The Premier League effectively ruined football and started the spending spiral. Which your lot voted for. Quote
RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Expect an outgoing to be announced tomorrow morning Dawson to Bolton? Quote
Guest JamesBond Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 It's being reported on Twitter that Sordell has finally signed for Burnley on a three year contract. Quote
waffer cup 07 Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Sumimax previously know as Maximus amongst others, to the land of make believe. Quote
tyldesley_white Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 City ruining football with their spending : Net spend since 2011 Arsenal: -€8,33milLiverpool: -€142,66mil Chelsea: -€187,87mil Manchester City: -€205,79mil Manchester United: -€253,61mil so City spent 17.92 mil more than Chelsea but won the league twice, I would say that Chelsea have ruin it more because they've spent nearly as much and bought shit Quote
tyldesley_white Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 What's the music like? not as good as 21:12 Quote
RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Sumimax previously know as Maximus amongst others, to the land of make believe. Surely you mean FROM the land of make believe? Quote
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