CornwallRam Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I wonder if Ritchie can take set pieces?We might not 'need' another winger, but we certainly could do with someone who could take corners and free kicks. I do seem to remember that I used to watch with bated breath as we took corners, now I tend to just look around to see which opposition player is going to lead the break away. If we could replace any one of Russell, Ward or Dawkins with a player of similar quality, but the ability to take a set piece then it would have to be worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajstrawb Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Yeah he can! Remember him coming on against us last season Bournemouth away, takes a decent set piece, very direct and always looks to make it happen. Iv always thought he's the closest thing iv seen to another Kris Commons. Just my opinion tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Maybe Ritchie has a german shepherd? Eh Rusty?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randombc Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Swap deal for Russell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 How come we need another thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Cherries are understood to have had two bids rejected for Russell, with a third Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Perhaps its a case of - if a good player becomes available/offered, better than we have, get him in. Mac said last week that business was pretty much done unless something special came along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Fair enough, though it was a serious question on if ambitious has got any qualifications or it was a throw away comment. I like Dawkins and think he has had a rough time from fans especially as none of the wingers have performed to their ability in the games to date, yet he has been singled out. I like Dawkins too, and he nearly carved out a couple of chances late in the game yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted McMinn Football Genius Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Has anyone actually thought russell may be used down the centre now we've seen leon best isnt that good? Russell used as impact player down the middle meaning he wants another winger to keep rotating Like that idea a lot!! Defo works for me, don't want to lose JR to a competitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted McMinn Football Genius Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Cherries are understood to have had two bids rejected for Russell, with a third Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKWORTHRAM Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 If Russell goes and we get Ritchie then that's fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carra Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 We don't need another winger. Simple as. I like Johnny Russell! He's a great player who has lots more to offer! Im not bothered about this Ritchie deal, just hope we keep Johnny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Can see this fading out TBH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLACML Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Does the window shut tonight or tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Seems there is no #ITK on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 "https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3244846840/9d830bb8112c5f1e89690b6b544048e9_normal.jpeg" alt="9d830bb8112c5f1e89690b6b544048e9_normal.">Steve Nicholson @SNicholsonDT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanjwitham Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 The manager has seen fit to replace Russell and Dawkins in nearly every game they have started, neither has done enough to make the slot his own. He's replaced both wingers in nearly every game he's managed us. It's throwing on fresh, pacy legs to run at tired defences, not because he's unhappy with how the 2 wingers have played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 When you look at the Ritchie "highlights" video on YouTube, he doesn't come across as special. Whereas Johnny has a special quality in his instinctive finishing (for instance the one from Thorne's threaded pass last year). We've not seen the best of JR because we play him out of position to fit into our system, but I'd say his time will come. But we can't buy everyone and the squad is already beginning to look large. Of course I trust the management team to make the right call whether it's: stick as we are swap Russell for Ritchie bring Ritchie in to swell the numbers I'd prefer option 1, but I've not particularly noticed Ritchie - maybe he's simply too good not to go for. If it's option 3, I don't understand going for Ibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I just hope we are not in danger of losing the togetherness of the dressing room. Not saying we are, but a lot of extra personalities could take the edge off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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