Ani Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Be interesting if anyone can be arsed looking back at our results since the gambling rumours were publicised. Things like that can affect focus in a club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted November 6, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Ani said: Be interesting if anyone can be arsed looking back at our results since the gambling rumours were publicised. Things like that can affect focus in a club. Possible I suppose- I'm not convinced, but if true then a clear the air chat is required. From what I've heard the John situation hasn't helped, but the player should be bigger than that if true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyRiddle Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Possible I suppose- I'm not convinced, but if true then a clear the air chat is required. From what I've heard the John situation hasn't helped, but the player should be bigger than that if true. What is the John situation? More than just a strop at being dropped? Must be something as no way Iredale is that much in front of John as a wingback, if at all, for the minutes he has had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted November 6, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2022 18 minutes ago, JimmyRiddle said: What is the John situation? More than just a strop at being dropped? Must be something as no way Iredale is that much in front of John as a wingback, if at all, for the minutes he has had. It's known he had the strop, but also rumoured to have said he wants to leave. Might explain his absence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 By the way what actually is Brand Evatt ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperado Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Black Sheep said: By the way what actually is Brand Evatt ? Go on I’ll play seeing as you think I’m a boring twat 😂 I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt that you are actually interested to hear about how our manager likes to play. In a sentence “I want us to be a possession-based attacking football team.” If you wanted more, there’s been quite a lot written. Just a couple here https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11095/12248975/ian-evatt-interview-blueprint-for-rebuilding-bolton-his-philosophies-long-term-visions-and-promotion-hopes https://www.playmakerstats.com/news.php?id=338496 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantra Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Couple of interesting videos that I've seen over the last couple of days. First Gary Neville talking about why he doesn't like 5-3-2 as a system (starting at 1 min 23 seconds) And secondly an analysis of Arteta's time at Arsenal Never realised Arteta finished 8th in his first two seasons at Arsenal. I think one of those he took over in November but still. And then they faltered in the race for Champions League football last season right at the end, but look at them now. Both him and Evatt are in long term projects and have had rebuilding jobs to do. I think sometimes we can expect too much too soon. I get patience isn't always going to be the answer but I think Evatt has earned the right to be given patience and I think most fans would afford him that, but god forbid we finished 8th two seasons in a row.😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Neville is a rat-faced cunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 45 minutes ago, Traf said: Neville is a rat-faced cunt. Bit harsh on rats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted November 7, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted November 7, 2022 6 hours ago, DirtySanchez said: Bit harsh on rats Rats are Neville-faced cunts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 11 hours ago, Traf said: Neville is a rat-faced cunt. yeah but he's right about how to pick a 532 apart - as we've been discovering recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 On 06/11/2022 at 18:10, Tonge moor green jacket said: It's known he had the strop, but also rumoured to have said he wants to leave. Might explain his absence. He was approached by Wrexham as part of their "recruit 2 divisions above" strategy. He'd have improved his salary (I know 🙄) and been able to go all Welsh (though good luck to him finding a significant Welsh speaking community round here). Plus, obviously, easier opponents. He asked to leave & was shown the duration of his contract. He should be insulted in being asked to step down 2 divisions. But he's sulked. Well, for an acceptable fee, anyone can go. So it's up to Wrexham to offer that to us. Or him to knuckle down. There'll be plenty of form, format, injury & suspension opportunities for him to prove himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: He was approached by Wrexham as part of their "recruit 2 divisions above" strategy. He'd have improved his salary (I know 🙄) and been able to go all Welsh (though good luck to him finding a significant Welsh speaking community round here). Plus, obviously, easier opponents. He asked to leave & was shown the duration of his contract. He should be insulted in being asked to step down 2 divisions. But he's sulked. Well, for an acceptable fee, anyone can go. So it's up to Wrexham to offer that to us. Or him to knuckle down. There'll be plenty of form, format, injury & suspension opportunities for him to prove himself. Serious question : has he sulked? On the odd occasion he's been given any game time, he has seemed as committed as ever. He was our best player at FGR for much of the time he was on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 11 hours ago, MickyD said: Rats are Neville-faced cunts. Bit harsh on rats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted November 8, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2022 24 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: He was approached by Wrexham as part of their "recruit 2 divisions above" strategy. He'd have improved his salary (I know 🙄) and been able to go all Welsh (though good luck to him finding a significant Welsh speaking community round here). Plus, obviously, easier opponents. Isn't that against the rules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 21 minutes ago, Traf said: Serious question : has he sulked? On the odd occasion he's been given any game time, he has seemed as committed as ever. He was our best player at FGR for much of the time he was on the field. Fair question. I dunno. It seems to be the prevailing view that he's thrown a strop or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Cheese said: Isn't that against the rules? Are you being serious ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) Something has definitely happened behind the scenes. I don't think we'll see him in the first XI again, which is a shame because he's a good player who fits the LWB role perfectly. Edited November 8, 2022 by DazBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 If only IE would do the same with his mate Kachunga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted November 8, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Are you being serious ? Yes. If a club is interested in a player contracted to another club, they have to approach the club first. Or does that not apply to non-League clubs? Genuine question. Edited November 8, 2022 by Cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, Cheese said: Yes. If a club is interested in a player contracted to another club, they have to approach the club first. Or have the rules changed? Do you think in practice that actually happens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Given that we have others who can play there and we need goals, I wouldn't be surprised if Evatt did his usual January window wheeling and dealing thing again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted November 8, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) 39 minutes ago, DirtySanchez said: Do you think in practice that actually happens? I'm sure "tapping up" players happens all the time. It's still against the rules, as far as I'm aware. And surely if the club are aware of an illegal approach that has upset one of our players they'd report it? Edited November 8, 2022 by Cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted November 8, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2022 14 minutes ago, Cheese said: I'm sure "tapping up" players happens all the time. It's still against the rules, as far as I'm aware. And surely if the club are aware of an illegal approach that has upset one of our players they'd report it? There were rumours that one or two players we signed were coming whilst they were still under contract, albeit a contract that was ending. Not sure the club would make such a big issue, especially if he was approached by an agent in an "unofficial" capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted November 8, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Traf said: Serious question : has he sulked? On the odd occasion he's been given any game time, he has seemed as committed as ever. He was our best player at FGR for much of the time he was on the field. We can only go off the stories. I'm with you in that going forward he's the best in that position. Can't blame IE though if he is chucking his dummy out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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