Day Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, sage said: MacClaren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, David said: If he'd got us promoted I'd have bothered to spell his name correctly 😀 Edited July 20, 2023 by sage Day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 20 minutes ago, sage said: Martin was exceptional too. It didn't have to be a flash in the pan. MacClaren inherited a team he could inspire but ultimately didn't understand. Martin definitely, regardless of any fanboyism or hate now, was not exceptional when we signed him. He was rubbish on loan and most wondered what on earth we kept him for. sheeponacid and Dava75 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, RoyMac5 said: I didn't ask you to respect an opinion. But I did question your opinion of the fans' posting their opinion. There is the difference you didn't acknowledge. Anyway I still don't rate Collins as a footballer, but I hope if he is picked to play he scores shedloads for us! #COYR I’ve no problem with other fans posting an opinion. I just said I hope Collins will score and shut them up. anyway, I have never thought you were nasty. You’re a knowledgeable but occasionally grumpy curmudgeon with a Chris Martin Tat on your lower back. RoyMac5, Steve How Hard? and sage 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, jono said: I’ve no problem with other fans posting an opinion. I just said I hope Collins will score and shut them up. anyway, I have never thought you were nasty. You’re a knowledgeable but occasionally grumpy curmudgeon with a Chris Martin Tat on your lower back. I'm hoping that if he plays he scores too. I really hoping for us to sign more quality forwards then the competition might up the return amongst them. My CM tat had a lick and stick Didzy tat over the top of it, but it's worn off. 😞 #COYR Steve How Hard?, David Graham Brown, jono and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteroseram Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 11 hours ago, Topram said: Give Collins chances like that and he’ll score 20 this season Easy, that’s he type of striker he is With about 15 Ward+Elder assists if delivery in pre-season is anything to go by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 12 hours ago, Loughborough Ram said: I wasn't criticising the thread, just the over the top comments by some fans. The results in these games are irrelevant but some fans see this as an extension of the season. The clubs are partly to blame for turning these games into income streams without pointing out the relevance of them for those that can't work it out for themselves. On the specifics of today's game, James Collins is getting loads of stick and yet I guarantee that his confidence will be high, having scored 2 goals in three games. I think people were concerned by the quality of play rather than the result. Something Warne agreed with and allowed to be made public. HorsforthRam and RoyMac5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavesaRam Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 hours ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said: Basically I found the overall performance very underwhelming. The style and patterns of play were poor. It’s a deliberate plan. We don’t want to dominate our pre-season matches and win by cricket scores or the scouts from other clubs will know what they are up against. We are letting them think that we are a bunch of donkeys with few ball skills but who can run around a bit. But when the season starts ……… The Scarlet Pimpernel, cstand and RoyMac5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollycutts1982 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 10 hours ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said: Even the Americans are confused 😂 That really doesn't take much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollycutts1982 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said: Basically I found the overall performance very underwhelming. The style and patterns of play were poor. It wasn't great, first half we looked very leggy and off the pace. Passing was sloppy and partnerships looked poor, wingbacks and CB not knowing who should mark who. I thought Cash was very poor first half, very unlike him. Communication wasn't great either. But before anyone gets too down this is what pre season is for to iron out all the faults. Again, following on from my Matlock rant, a minority of idiotic fans slating our own players, one that stood out calling Thommo a dwarf and hammering him constantly. Can we pass a motion where we are allowed to club these fans with bats? We could call it the Baseball Ground and pound!!! Edited July 20, 2023 by ollycutts1982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteroseram Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 (edited) Club confirm 4 testimonial cameos (although I'd argue 1 of them is stretching the definition, as is the word testimonial) Bryson Waggy Nugent Johnson https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/quartet-of-forsyths-former-teammates-set-to-feature-in-testimonial I'm counting this as Waggy being on trial with the club I reckon 😂 Edited July 20, 2023 by whiteroseram Thought I'd give you the correct link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 angieram, Premier ram and jono 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 15 hours ago, Srg said: If he’s not shackled with anchoring the midfield and is given licence then it could be huge. I think it was under Rooney that Bird was given his defensive credentials but to my mind he always looks more effective higher up. I may be rose tinted but I always think he’s the more likely to pull out the unpredictable pass or hit a screamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 hours ago, whiteroseram said: Club confirm 4 testimonial cameos (although I'd argue 1 of them is stretching the definition, as is the word testimonial) Bryson Waggy Nugent Johnson https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/07/quartet-of-forsyths-former-teammates-set-to-feature-in-testimonial I'm counting this as Waggy being on trial with the club I reckon 😂 I doubt it, no beard ! whiteroseram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 33 minutes ago, jono said: I think it was under Rooney that Bird was given his defensive credentials but to my mind he always looks more effective higher up. I may be rose tinted but I always think he’s the more likely to pull out the unpredictable pass or hit a screamer. Basically he was better whenever Bielik was there to do the defensive stuff. jono 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archied Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Thompson is the stand out for me in pre season so far and I think he may be a surprise package this season , thought we looked very open defensively down our right side last night , very pleased with the goal and that kind of delivery to Collins was lacking last season , hoping for another striker and a bit of flair to come in before the window closes JustOneBiblicalKazim, Dordogne-Ram, Caerphilly Ram and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerphilly Ram Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 3 hours ago, jono said: I think it was under Rooney that Bird was given his defensive credentials but to my mind he always looks more effective higher up. I may be rose tinted but I always think he’s the more likely to pull out the unpredictable pass or hit a screamer. He’s shown he can do both, I’m hoping this is the season he does them consistently jono 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 13 hours ago, sage said: Aren't good enough ffs Have you left your glasses on top of your head again mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Van der MoodHoover said: Have you left your glasses on top of your head again mate? In the car this time. I need pairs in every room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maydrakin Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 I can see us not losing too many games this season. I was really impressed with Sonny Bradley against Chesterfield - looked strong and dominant, whilst his reading of the game looked excellent. He had anticipated pretty much every attack and was there to tidy up. Not a last ditch tackle in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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