Leon the ram 2009 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Took young un to his nan and granddads yesterday, they've 2 new goldfish which the boy was really happy to be told were called........Chris and Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodleyRam Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 We haven't played to our strengths yet this season as far as I'm concerned. We're at our best when we dominate possession up top with quick passing and movement around Martin. He's a top player I'm so glad Nigel / Mostyn signed him for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Chris Martin is more than goals, he takes a lot of physical stick up front for us .If I was in the trenches I would want CM mining my back [and Bucko] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaragozaram Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Chris Martin is more than goals, he takes a lot of physical stick up front for us .If I was in the trenches I would want CM mining my back [and Bucko] Oo er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Oo er Minding ,I meant minding honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Canitbé Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Only just seen yesterday's goals, and I'm still frankly astounded that we managed to get Chris Martin on a free. As much as it's nice to see the club spending money for the first time in years, I can't imagine us finding a similar gem on a free any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringerBell Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Football today is full of athletes. Some have very little footballing ability and tactical intelligence. People shouldn't take this the wrong way, but Martin is not an athlete. If he was he would be an unbelievable striker/player. Yes he is. He's a professional athlete. He gets paid for it and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthram Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Only just seen yesterday's goals, and I'm still frankly astounded that we managed to get Chris Martin on a free. As much as it's nice to see the club spending money for the first time in years, I can't imagine us finding a similar gem on a free any time soon. Norwich could not have rated him to let him go. Its a shame the Scotland manager prefers starting with Fletcher who never seems to score. He needs to watch Russell and Martin's link up play at Derby, then they wouldn't be on the bench for the Jocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon the ram 2009 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Norwich could not have rated him to let him go. Its a shame the Scotland manager prefers starting with Fletcher who never seems to score. He needs to watch Russell and Martin's link up play at Derby, then they wouldn't be on the bench for the JocksDo feel a bit grieved Martin and Russell weren't given more game time, however Scotland's loss is our gain, at least they were saved from injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 First thing he said to Johnson, "Welcome to Derby City" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuitYourJibbaJivin Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Norwich could not have rated him to let him go. Its a shame the Scotland manager prefers starting with Fletcher who never seems to score. He needs to watch Russell and Martin's link up play at Derby, then they wouldn't be on the bench for the JocksFrom what I've gather he wasn't going through the best of times, criminal charges, pub watch (if the rumours are true) think he just needed a fresh start. He was on bench at Swindon before he came to us, he couldn't even get a look in there. I won't lie when he first signed on loan for is I was far convinced, how wrong I was! Turned into the best striker I've witnessed at Derby and probably my favourite player. The man is instrumental to every thing we do. Football fans love seeing their club spend big money on quality players but how much more satisfying is it to get somebody on a free who turns into your most influential player?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Do feel a bit grieved Martin and Russell weren't given more game time, however Scotland's loss is our gain, at least they were saved from injury Having watched Martin's 50 goals video, one thing becomes clear - Martin and Russell are an incredible pairing .Martin is some version of Sheringham in the footballing brains department. Joy to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 A very deceptive player .. Sometimes his lack of pace frustrates but he is one of those gems .. A crafty and intelligent footballer with a good touch. I suspect / hope that because his game isn't built on speed that he will continue to improve and may well be a later day Teddy Sherringham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Think I've said similar to this before, but he has a yard of pace where it matters most - in his brain.England loves a tricky, pacy winger. There's a 10 a penny. There's a place for it, but your team shouldn't revolve around it.What you need is brains. Footballing intelligence. That's the yard of pace you can't lose, to injury* or age.(*Unless you have your head lopped off..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamLad1884 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 At what point do we start classing him as a legend at the club? Scored 20+ goals two seasons in a row, is a fans favourite and personifies the entire derby style of play. Will we talk about him in 15/20 years time in the same way we talk about wanchope, eranio etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW37 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 And according to Gordon Stachan's team selection Steve Flethcher is better than him??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 At what point do we start classing him as a legend at the club? Scored 20+ goals two seasons in a row, is a fans favourite and personifies the entire derby style of play. Will we talk about him in 15/20 years time in the same way we talk about wanchope, eranio etc?this is interesting and probably deserving of its own thread .. How do you define legend ? Clearly the member of a trophy winning team is going to be front of the queue, then appearances in the shirt add to the equation, then strike rate for strikers or goals scored in total. I can't go with just he was in the team for a long time. There has to be something special that lifts a player above those that did a job passably well and put enough shifts in. They might be classed well remembered Rams who fought for the cause but a legend is something different ( IMO ! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 this is interesting and probably deserving of its own thread .. How do you define legend ? Clearly the member of a trophy winning team is going to be front of the queue, then appearances in the shirt add to the equation, then strike rate for strikers or goals scored in total. I can't go with just he was in the team for a long time. There has to be something special that lifts a player above those that did a job passably well and put enough shifts in. They might be classed well remembered Rams who fought for the cause but a legend is something different ( IMO ! ) if he was Italian, he would already be considered a legend IMO. His histrionics prevent people from truly loving him, but as I say, they are standard behaviour for the average Italian footballer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 At what point do we start classing him as a legend at the club? Scored 20+ goals two seasons in a row, is a fans favourite and personifies the entire derby style of play. Will we talk about him in 15/20 years time in the same way we talk about wanchope, eranio etc?wanchope isn't a legend here, he had almost 3/4 of a decent season for us and left as soon as there was a better offer. As I have said before, Eranio was, in my opinion a very good player but I would never say he was a legend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I wish martin would run as fast as he spoke, he would be better than ronaldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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