Site Supporter RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted June 25, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted June 25, 2021 6 hours ago, woolli said: One of my mates is from Barrow, doesnt rate him! Says hes to small and doesnt command his area. He does say though he is well thought of on their local forums. Not wishing to be a pedant but your to is too small 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, MickyD said: And I have a further view: Gilks, not expecting to appear in any games in front of either of the other two GKs had not bothered, alongside his agent, to negotiate appearance fees. Once the club realised Crellin wasn’t going to improve and the other lad was too young (the club didn’t want to break another young keeper) it was down to Gilks to go in the goals. We had a 20yr old main keeper, on loan from Fleetwood and, at best, their 3rd choice. The season prior he'd had 6 months loan experience with bottom of the Conference Chorley. That was our main keeper. When we had decided not to continue using him Fleetwood declined to take him back. Some measure of confidence there. We were had. We had an 18yr old who wasn't trusted to be even on the bench later in the season. Our reserve was a 39 yr old coach who wasn't keeping match fit. Evatt then played most games with no goalkeeper on the bench. He got away with that but it was a very, very risky thing to do. That, despite our overall success based on a tremendous second half to the season (including Gilks input), were hugely poor decisions. Basically Evatt got away with it. I'm surprised he's not made getting the very, very best available and affordable to us, a priority. It strikes me as his weak spot as a manager/coach. Edited June 25, 2021 by Dr. Feelgood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ros Coe Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Surely the weak spot is Gilks - he must be advising/recommending who he thinks are suitable keepers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 22 minutes ago, Ros Coe said: Surely the weak spot is Gilks - he must be advising/recommending who he thinks are suitable keepers? Yep. Agreed. But Evatt is the one allowing that, agreeing it and ultimately responsible. Hey ... he proved to be a good manager, with a good plan and overall it worked but there were flawed decisions and there was a degree of good fortune. Keeper was a leading example of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Baka's Walsall highlights. https://youtu.be/lAZBxNdiEY0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolton in bedford Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 8 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Baka's Walsall highlights. https://youtu.be/lAZBxNdiEY0 I’m not going watch. The last one I watched was Liam Gordon’s highlights and I thought we signed a worldy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted June 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2021 18 minutes ago, bolton in bedford said: I’m not going watch. The last one I watched was Liam Gordon’s highlights and I thought we signed a worldy. Same here... I vowed never to again after the Turkish Messi 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted June 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2021 10 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: I'm surprised he's not made getting the very, very best available and affordable to us, a priority. Maybe because IE believes Gilks can perform as well as he did last year and be one of the best keepers in League One? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Bakayoko will offer more than Delf imo, he looks to have decent pace and power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggyStardust Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 27 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said: Bakayoko will offer more than Delf imo, he looks to have decent pace and power. is Delfounso still here, or was he on a one year contract ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted June 26, 2021 Members Share Posted June 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, ZiggyStardust said: is Delfounso still here, or was he on a one year contract ? Got a year left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirNatsDog Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 41 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said: Bakayoko will offer more than Delf imo, he looks to have decent pace and power. In truth I could offer more than Delf. Last year he was poor overall and considering his obvious skill and ability contributed little or nothing during our run in. If we’re limited on squad numbers, he must be one we’re looking to move on but a problem might be his wages, which are probably one of the highest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, SirNatsDog said: In truth I could offer more than Delf. Last year he was poor overall and considering his obvious skill and ability contributed little or nothing during our run in. If we’re limited on squad numbers, he must be one we’re looking to move on but a problem might be his wages, which are probably one of the highest. Delf is a lazy player imo,he has some ability, but most of the time he just looks like he can't be arsed. Bakayoko doesn't seem that type of player from the clips i've seen and i saw him when we played Coventry at St Andrews. Decent acquisition imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted June 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2021 I think that's most peoples issue with Delf & probably why he didn't fulfil his early potential. He leaves you with the impression that there's so much more in there but he's happy enough to cruise through his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted June 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2021 From the clips I’ve seen on Bakayoko, he looks like an upgrade on Arthur. Power, pace and a bit of a shot on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted June 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2021 Like the “20 Goals” song Coventry had for him https://youtu.be/lnpw-XkxBjs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 17 hours ago, boltondiver said: Apparently a striker, but 1 in 7? Coventry fans seem to rate him? To be fair we rate Dapo - but what's his return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter barryk32 Posted June 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2021 17 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Evatt then played most games with no goalkeeper on the bench. He got away with that but it was a very, very risky thing to do. Why? When was the last time we had to sub a keeper on? Especially with us having a competent keeper amongst the outfield players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, barryk32 said: Why? When was the last time we had to sub a keeper on? Especially with us having a competent keeper amongst the outfield players. Do you insure your house & car ? Because the cost of Gilks getting injured and there being no keeper available is way greater than any othet position. But, of course, you know this. ... & who's the mysterious Peter Shilton in the side ? Coz if that's the case the fckr should have replaced Crellin in most games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted June 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2021 18 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: I'm surprised he's not made getting the very, very best available and affordable to us, a priority. It strikes me as his weak spot as a manager/coach. Think you’re getting your knickers in a twist and overreacting. It’s clear to me after what he (and the rest of us saw) in the 2nd half of the season that Gilks will be number one. So in the same way Ferguson backed an aging Van Der Sar, Evatt will do the same with Gilks. Therefore he doesn’t need to go out and buy better, just an understudy who he knows and trusts. I really don’t see the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolli Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 34 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Do you insure your house & car ? Because the cost of Gilks getting injured and there being no keeper available is way greater than any othet position. But, of course, you know this. ... & who's the mysterious Peter Shilton in the side ? Coz if that's the case the fckr should have replaced Crellin in most games. Harry Brockbank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggyStardust Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 20 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: I'm surprised he's not made getting the very, very best available and affordable to us, a priority. Who is this ? The best available, would not be affordable. And those that are affordable, are not the best available. Maybe Gilks is the best available thats affordable, and Dixon is an adequate backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Given we have Harry Brockbank I'm surprised we gave Dixon a second look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted June 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2021 38 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Given we have Harry Brockbank I'm surprised we gave Dixon a second look. Why are you harping on about the past and Brockbank when we have a talented, experienced and currently performing great keeper and we’ve just brought in an understudy who he knows and trusts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, desperado said: Why are you harping on about the past and Brockbank when we have a talented, experienced and currently performing great keeper and we’ve just brought in an understudy who he knows and trusts? Because my opinion, reasonably thought through & presented, is that we've not done the best we can. You may disagree and you're quite happy. Which is nice. Bravo. Good for you. But I'll be fucked if you're going to close me down for a reasonable viewpoint because you don't agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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