Carl Sagan Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Nice to see from a journo who covers Swindon: In his match ratings he writes: Kellan Gordon: The winger is understandably still adjusting to the wing-back role, considering this was only his second game in that position, but he grew as the game went on and provided the cross for the third goal - 6 Timi Elsnik: Man-of-the-match. Two-goal hero. He had not played a senior game since November 18 prior to Saturday, which made his 45-minute showing just more incredible, should not be in League Two - 9 [but also says "I was *so* close to giving a 10 but I remain a stingy so-and-so"] There's lots more praise for Timi in his timeline, but I think it would be cool if this new adjective became commonly adopted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistaram Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 2 hours ago, feisty said: Bearing in mind both GR's preferred formation of 4231 and his style of play and the type of midfielders he likes, can anyone who watches the u23s confirm if Elsnik, Guy and Bird fit into the type of midfielder we require in a 2? Or are they more suited to playing in a midfield 3 like Hughes and Bryson? Feisty Afraid they don't Guy could possibly do the holding role but not sure he's physical enough Bird not sure he could for the same reason Elsnik definitely attacking very clever around the edge of the penalty area with a great shot Personally I would like to see him our midfield and drop one the wide players sure he would link up well with Vydra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, Mistaram said: Feisty Afraid they don't Guy could possibly do the holding role but not sure he's physical enough Bird not sure he could for the same reason Elsnik definitely attacking very clever around the edge of the penalty area with a great shot Personally I would like to see him our midfield and drop one the wide players sure he would link up well with Vydra I'm all for going with just the one winger, bringing in an attacking midfielder who's comfortable drifting left or right - someone similar to the role Grealish plays for Villa. If we can find that sort of player within the U23s then so much the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 2 hours ago, admira said: ... As soon as Thorne picks up an injury I’d imagine. I think you can only recall a player when the transfer window is open so unless GT trips over his cat or gets mugged at Millwall then we'll have to wait until next season to see Elsnik in a first team shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Steve How Hard? said: I think you can only recall a player when the transfer window is open so unless GT trips over his cat or gets mugged at Millwall then we'll have to wait until next season to see Elsnik in a first team shirt. Well, some on here do seem to think that's about 100% likely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab a dab doo Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I am sure GR gets regular reports on all our loanees progress. I sure Timi's glowing reports and 'Man of Match' exploits have not gone in-noticed. If it wasn't for the fact that we are right in the middle of very genuine and credible promotion challenge he would got his 1st team chance by now. Still it is nice to see are own boys coming through for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 6 hours ago, Rab a dab doo said: I am sure GR gets regular reports on all our loanees progress. I sure Timi's glowing reports and 'Man of Match' exploits have not gone in-noticed. If it wasn't for the fact that we are right in the middle of very genuine and credible promotion challenge he would got his 1st team chance by now. Still it is nice to see are own boys coming through for the future. I bet our younguns wish they played for forest now. Season’s over so they might as well hand out some debuts. The problem with us is tha our seasons are usually going right to the final game, so we can’t really take that risk, and heap that much pressure on any kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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angieram Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 On 28/01/2018 at 06:51, singaporeram said: sounds like Callum Guy’s walked into a nightmare. Bradford City gone from a promotion chaser when he arrived into 5 consecutive defeats in January, boardroom strife, manager Stuart McCall under pressure, lost 4-0 at home to Wimbledon today - and Callum played out of position at right back (and new signing steven warnock left on the bench) It sounds like he's still playing well, though - see below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Gnarly Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 My claim to fame is when i won a signed Derby shirt from Bryson and Timi - never smiled so much in my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 On 27/01/2018 at 19:05, angieram said: Sorry to turn this thread into a Timi Max love-in but he's had quite a day. I'd love to think they make that themselves. From something that grows on the chalky south-facing slopes of the M4 embankments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 37 minutes ago, angieram said: It sounds like he's still playing well, though - see below. Is that a formation from the 1920s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Oh, and: Didn't realise that was a Gordon cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
California Ram. Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 Another good win for Swindon - 1-0 away at Stevenage with both Timi Max and Kellan Gordon starting (Kellan subbed in the 92nd minute) but awful day for Charles Vernam’s Grimsby - 282 mile mid week trip to Yeovil, first of their two sendings off in just 6 minutes, lose 3-0 Butterfield starts for the first time for the new Wednesday manager, lasts 66 minutes of the goalless draw at Middlesbrough Darren Bent lasted 64 minutes for Burton’s Derby old boys in the 3-1 home defeat by Reading - 2-1 down when he was brought off - Bywater, Buxton, Brayford and Naylor making it 5 ex Rams in the side that Nigel Clough complained about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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whiteroseram Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 13 hours ago, angieram said: And they still couldnt get him a shirt that fits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Mitrovic on loan to Fulham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I can’t keep up with all the players we have loaned out. Is this right? Bryson Blackman Shackell Butterfield Martin Bent Rawson Elsnik Gordon Guy Lowe Vernam Zanzala Add Russell’s departure to the mix and that’s a chunk off the wage bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, admira said: I can’t keep up with all the players we have loaned out. Is this right? Bryson Blackman Shackell Butterfield Martin Bent Rawson Elsnik Gordon Guy Lowe Vernam Zanzala Add Russell’s departure to the mix and that’s a chunk off the wage bill. And some good players unavailable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admira Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 And now Bennett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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