Day Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, YorkshireRam said: Paul McGrath had neither on his side when he joined us? I still think Bradley could come good with time. If he can come into a relatively settled side where the others around him know their roles, I think his performances will sharply improve. I think he's been the biggest victim of the radical change in shape and style, and the confusion this has visibly cast over the whole team early on this season. Match sharpness will be an issue as well, he played the last 5 Championship league games for Luton, prior to that the last time he played 90 minutes was back in October last year. Starts the first 2 games for us, plays the full 90 minutes, looks off it and finds himself on the bench, now with Rooney out he will find himself back in the team on a needs must, just hope the fans get off his back and don't give him the Harry Maguire treatment. He's going to need that time to find his feet in this team. YorkshireRam, Caerphilly Ram and Magicman 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKANorwichExile Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 It's the project promotion paradox. If we're going all out to get out of the league this year, you spend the money. The Morris approach, that nearly binned off an entire club because when it goes wrong, it's catastrophic. If he's interested in resale value, then he's obviously got a plan beyond this season and you've got to imagine he's got Clowes' support for that. That said, I don't think JCH was the right player for us. His game revolves around getting the ball out to pacey players around him, then being in the right place to capitalise. We don't have the pace and Warne would expect a lot more pressing and work from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, David said: Match sharpness will be an issue as well, he played the last 5 Championship league games for Luton, prior to that the last time he played 90 minutes was back in October last year. Starts the first 2 games for us, plays the full 90 minutes, looks off it and finds himself on the bench, now with Rooney out he will find himself back in the team on a needs must, just hope the fans get off his back and don't give him the Harry Maguire treatment. He's going to need that time to find his feet in this team. The Maguire comparison is spot on, as with Bradley the criticism has felt a little over the top. I get that his signing was really hyped up, but understanding the context, it was always likely he'd need a little time to settle and find his feet. A big mistake leading directly to a goal on his debut really won't have helped, as will not having pacey defenders either side of him to help bail him out when needed. I thought the looked class in pre-season though- great positional awareness, solid blocking, just looked a good defender. Confidence is key in football and I think the lack of proper match fitness, as you said, coupled with the big dent that will have come from that mistake will have hindered his progress. No reason that can't change though, one commanding performance and the tide will quickly turn. Fingers crossed it comes soon! norwichram, Caerphilly Ram, Premier ram and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicman Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 25 minutes ago, David said: Match sharpness will be an issue as well, he played the last 5 Championship league games for Luton, prior to that the last time he played 90 minutes was back in October last year. Starts the first 2 games for us, plays the full 90 minutes, looks off it and finds himself on the bench, now with Rooney out he will find himself back in the team on a needs must, just hope the fans get off his back and don't give him the Harry Maguire treatment. He's going to need that time to find his feet in this team. Hoping Smith moves to RB and we can keep Neldson Cashin & Fozzy line up. Bradley is so poor he makes Albentosa look a star. Premier ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premier ram Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 40 minutes ago, Magicman said: Hoping Smith moves to RB and we can keep Neldson Cashin & Fozzy line up. Bradley is so poor he makes Albentosa look a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinspain Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 56 minutes ago, Magicman said: Hoping Smith moves to RB and we can keep Neldson Cashin & Fozzy line up. Bradley is so poor he makes Albentosa look a star. The same Albentosa who although they play in minor leagues has played for teams that have qualified for Europe since he left us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicman Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, richinspain said: The same Albentosa who although they play in minor leagues has played for teams that have qualified for Europe since he left us? He moved to many clubs as he was not good enough. Comrade 86 and richinspain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premier ram Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Magicman said: He moved to many clubs as he was not good enough. Give up man GB SPORTS and Comrade 86 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8TY Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 19 hours ago, Magicman said: Hoping Smith moves to RB and we can keep Neldson Cashin & Fozzy line up. Bradley is so poor he makes Albentosa look a star. Get off his back …he hasn’t started well with a couple of costly errors …but I’ve still seen some good things from him so try backing the fella ffs TomG, DCFC1388, Premier ram and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicman Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, S8TY said: Get off his back …he hasn’t started well with a couple of costly errors …but I’ve still seen some good things from him so try backing the fella ffs We all entitled to an opinion. In mine he is a duff signing and like Keogh prone to errors under pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 47 minutes ago, Magicman said: We all entitled to an opinion. In mine he is a duff signing and like Keogh prone to errors under pressure. Keogh did well enough to represent Ireland regularly…rarely let us down. 1967Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 48 minutes ago, Magicman said: We all entitled to an opinion. In mine he is a duff signing and like Keogh prone to errors under pressure. You are entitled to your opinion; but when it's based on a combined total of 322 minutes on the pitch for a new signing coming off the back of an injury and settling into a imbalanced system, don't be surprised if people think you're being ridiculously harsh. S8TY, Foreveram and DCFC1388 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector was the best Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Jimbo Ram said: Keogh did well enough to represent Ireland regularly…rarely let us down. Can't forget the QPR playoffs, still have nightmares 😢 Magicman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 21 minutes ago, Hector was the best said: Can't forget the QPR playoffs, still have nightmares 😢 Agreed but a combination of errors cost us there. I was right in line with it and knew it was in as soon as it left his foot 🥲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 5 hours ago, Magicman said: We all entitled to an opinion. In mine he is a duff signing and like Keogh prone to errors under pressure. Keogh was an excellent player for us with the occasional error just like every other defender in football but his leaving and the way it all happened was extremely sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8TY Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 5 hours ago, Magicman said: We all entitled to an opinion. In mine he is a duff signing and like Keogh prone to errors under pressure. What? After a couple of games ? You know he’s duff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicman Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, S8TY said: What? After a couple of games ? You know he’s duff? Yep errors cost us those games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 9 hours ago, Magicman said: Yep errors cost us those games. Full marks for consistency. I don't think I've seen a single positive post from you about the club, nor any player for that matter, since you joined the forum. Gaspode, Premier ram and GB SPORTS 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hennessy Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Comrade 86 said: Full marks for consistency. I don't think I've seen a single positive post from you about the club, nor any player for that matter, since you joined the forum. I must admit I never understand the negativity towards the club / personnel. If football and its management was an exact science then the likes of Luton, Bournemouth etc [for instance] would never be anything other than League 2 clubs. There's a saying that says "every dog has its day" and it's true. We will get back to the Prem at some point in the future... l don't know when...and no doubt there will be a bit of luck behind it....and in the meantime we keep supporting the club we love...and remembering that sh1t happens... Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk Thrust Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Terry Hennessy said: I must admit I never understand the negativity towards the club / personnel. If football and its management was an exact science then the likes of Luton, Bournemouth etc [for instance] would never be anything other than League 2 clubs. There's a saying that says "every dog has its day" and it's true. We will get back to the Prem at some point in the future... l don't know when...and no doubt there will be a bit of luck behind it....and in the meantime we keep supporting the club we love...and remembering that sh1t happens... Hope it’s soon. I’ll be 78 next year! Can’t hang around forever Hector was the best, GB SPORTS and RoyMac5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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