ram59 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 One of the comments I most hate in football, is when a player is described as giving 110% which is impossible, but Collins comes close.😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taribo Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Lolz Chris_Martin, Mucker1884, Crewton and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanRam Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 10 minutes ago, Ram-Alf said: Just a little point of contention concerning JC continually being caught offside, Now I've not witnessed this as I neither go to PP or watch on RTV only read it on here, Has anyone ever thought that the reason he's offside is because the player with the ball holds on to it just that little to long...just a thought 🤷♂️ No, it isn't that. Often he's coming back into play to make a challenge, or his starting position is just wrong. Players will now know they can catch him offside easily so it's probably happening more often. Much would be solved if he made more of an effort to get back onside quickly before thinking about joining back in with play. He needs to get it sorted because its unnecessary and disruptive. Ram-Alf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 10 minutes ago, ram59 said: One of the comments I most hate in football, is when a player is described as giving 110% which is impossible Not true May Contain Nuts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Martin Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, Ram-Alf said: Just a little point of contention concerning JC continually being caught offside, Now I've not witnessed this as I neither go to PP or watch on RTV only read it on here, Has anyone ever thought that the reason he's offside is because the player with the ball holds on to it just that little to long...just a thought 🤷♂️ doesn't warne always say something like get it forward as quick as possible though ? it's one of the reasons we have such little possession and struggle to control games DCFC Kicks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 6 minutes ago, Chris_Martin said: doesn't warne always say something like get it forward as quick as possible though ? ...😁 Chris_Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4’s Sister Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 When I started coming to matches again in November, Collins was the player that stood out for me. There was a good run of decent football, but then it feels like the whole team has got a bit lost. Collins is getting goals in but his performance isn’t standing out as it was a few months ago. I like him though and think his dedication is a good example to some of the younger players. plymouthram, Sweetness34 and Kathcairns 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I preferred him before he left Genesis TheRamOfSwad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavesaRam Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I reckon one of the reasons people have had it in for James Collins is that last season, and the first part of this on, despite lumping the ball across the area being our only game plan, and despite us only playing one striker, Collins was regularly not in the area, especially the 6-yard box, often being found out on the wing. Post Stevenage, when we went on that improved run he started being in the right place at the right time more often which has really helped his game, and it coincided with his increased scoring rate. He still goes foraging out on the wing, but that tends to be when we are in build-up stage. Whether it is because the team began playing through the middle a bit more, and put more crosses in at ground or waist level I don't know, but kudos to him because his football has improved greatly. And the reward is that he is no longer the target of our blame, and is instead becoming much more of a favourite. Good for him! MickD and TomTom92 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 4 hours ago, Ram-Alf said: Just a little point of contention concerning JC continually being caught offside, Now I've not witnessed this as I neither go to PP or watch on RTV only read it on here, Has anyone ever thought that the reason he's offside is because the player with the ball holds on to it just that little to long...just a thought 🤷♂️ Don’t think so it is to anyone holding on to the ball. He’s slow and always have to be at least level with his marker to get a chance of getting there first,if the ball is not played to his feet. Unfortunately level often means half a year offside.this being said he’s scored a few so we’ll have to with this. Ram-Alf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimtastic56 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 If we need a striker to score goals in the Championsip next season - Look no further than old boy Whitaker who is joint top scorer in the Champ with 17 . Playing in an average team and scores from all over the shop . Collins would find it hard in that league . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, Tyler Durden said: I preferred him before he left Genesis TBF, if he really was "coming in the air tonight" he might get a bit more space from defenders. Tyler Durden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BathRam72 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 On 14/02/2024 at 00:08, bimmerman said: Part of our fan base still doesn't like Chris Martin for some reason either. That's the beauty of football, it's opinions Chris Martin was and I say WAS brilliant. But there are things you just have to let go. He has had his time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BathRam72 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 17 hours ago, Gabby'sThighs said: He's the kind of player I would loathe if he was playing against us - a scrappy, fighty, argumentative sod who throws his weight around and bullies defenders - and I didn't take to him at first. He's often offside and, while his willingness to close down is to be commended, he often charges in, misses the tackle, and leaves a big gap behind himself. But what he lacks in technical ability he more than makes up for with work-rate, stamina, strength, and determination. And, dammit, he has scored regularly enough to justify himself. A number of great headers and that fantastic scissor-kick. I'd love it if he got to 20 league goals. Yeah that scissor kick that lacked any technical ability eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BathRam72 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 16 hours ago, Stive Pesley said: Not true I am with the original poster. No one can give 110%. I would suggest that anyone who gives 100% for short periods as it is not sustainable are only giving 90% or less most of the time. Currently typing this at 100%, can't go any quicker. Stive Pesley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram59 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 6 minutes ago, BathRam72 said: Chris Martin was and I say WAS brilliant. But there are things you just have to let go. He has had his time. He has had his time at Derby, but he's still having his time elsewhere. Martin never had much pace to lose, but he still has his skill and intelligence and I can see him doing a job in the lower leagues for a few more years yet. A manager playing him to his strengths will be well rewarded. Dordogne-Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTom92 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 What a time for this to happen. Although no sympathy if this is worst case scenario as we knew the risks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Ffsb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 We knew he’d get injured soon as the window closed and we didn’t sign a striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMuffin Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 The January window once again TomTom92 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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