hintonsboots Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Good to get the retained list and happy with the decisions made. Hope Sibbo signs but unsure on Collins. He could be effective in the box as a sub with better quality service, but his lack of pace will be more obvious at this level. I think he would struggle to out sprint Larry Grayson over 100 metres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 14 minutes ago, Chester40 said: You are a tough man! Thought he was great before his injury. Our only proper senior 'club' man who can offer cover as full back/wing back and center half. Doubt he's breaking the bank. Happy for him. Think he will be good cover… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 1 minute ago, hintonsboots said: Good to get the retained list and happy with the decisions made. Hope Sibbo signs but unsure on Collins. He could be effective in the box as a sub with better quality service, but his lack of pace will be more obvious at this level. I think he would struggle to out sprint Larry Grayson over 100 metres. Think Larry was more of a 400m specialist 😉 hintonsboots and NG2Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 44 minutes ago, inter politics said: The 17 year old ?! Yeah righto The source was probably his Mum Ram-Alf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogbad van 50 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 15 minutes ago, Chester40 said: You are a tough man! Thought he was great before his injury. Our only proper senior 'club' man who can offer cover as full back/wing back and center half. Doubt he's breaking the bank. Happy for him. Think he's a good character and shown real resilience to come back from his ACL injuries but I think League 1 was and is his level.Watching the wingers in the Championship this season ,I fear for us if he gets exposed . Chester40, Gee SCREAMER !! and Andrew3000 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Just now, nogbad van 50 said: Think he's a good character and shown real resilience to come back from his ACL injuries but I think League 1 was and is his level.Watching the wingers in the Championship this season ,I fear for us if he gets exposed . Think he’s more likely cover for one of the back 3 positions… jono, Wsm-ram, Srg and 6 others 5 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 5 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said: Think Larry was more of a 400m specialist 😉 Pole vault was his specialty. Jimbo Ram and GB SPORTS 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 1 minute ago, hintonsboots said: Pole vault was his specialty. I’ve been told he was no mug at the shot put too…..it’s what I have heard 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Just now, Jimbo Ram said: I’ve been told he was no mug at the shot put too…..it’s what I have heard 🤔 ITK ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Just now, hintonsboots said: ITK ? Sort of……used to watch the Generation Game….does that count 🫣 hintonsboots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamLad1884 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 1 hour ago, dajstrawb said: Was told in January from a source previously reliable, Jack Thompson was going to be our number 1 next season no matter which league we were in. Make of it what you will. But may explain the Wildsmith thing 🤷🏻♂️ I think we probably have the same source but you likely misheard-think it would be ‘Third’ choice and not ‘First’ choice 🤷🏻♂️ r_wilcockson and Andrew3000 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogbad van 50 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 8 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said: Think he’s more likely cover for one of the back 3 positions… Agreed-9 subs allowed next season so I expect to see him regularly in the matchday squads. Kathcairns and Jimbo Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S6 boy Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 I could see Jack Thompson maybe getting into the under 23s, but surely first choice in the first team is unrealistic. I've never watched the u23's or u18's live, so I have no opinion on how good he is, but surely a 17 year old could be playing for the under 23s if they were good enough? I don't particularly want to see Wildsmith go, but this is a bi-product of prudent housekeeping. It was obvious in January that there was a good chance he would leave, as soon as he didn't sign a new contract. The only way this could be bad for the club would be if for instance Wildsmith wanted £12k per week, which we refuse to pay, then end up paying £14k to someone else that is no better in goals. I really can't see that being the case though. I think we'll end up with someone who is as good as Wildsmith, if not a bit better at least in terms of distribution and decision making. Joe Wildsmith moves on with my thanks for his large contribution to a great season. All the best and good luck for next season (unless you're playing the Rams of course). Jackal and inter politics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew3000 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 20 minutes ago, nogbad van 50 said: Think he's a good character and shown real resilience to come back from his ACL injuries but I think League 1 was and is his level.Watching the wingers in the Championship this season ,I fear for us if he gets exposed . This is my fear too. Only really cover at CB really. nogbad van 50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 (edited) Pretty much as you’d expect. I’d have offered Smith another year and would have released Collins, as Washington’s still contracted and we only need one back up player. But other than that I think the right decisions have been made. Edited May 18 by Ramarena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 2 minutes ago, S6 boy said: I could see Jack Thompson maybe getting into the under 23s, but surely first choice in the first team is unrealistic. I've never watched the u23's or u18's live, so I have no opinion on how good he is, but surely a 17 year old could be playing for the under 23s if they were good enough? I don't particularly want to see Wildsmith go, but this is a bi-product of prudent housekeeping. It was obvious in January that there was a good chance he would leave, as soon as he didn't sign a new contract. The only way this could be bad for the club would be if for instance Wildsmith wanted £12k per week, which we refuse to pay, then end up paying £14k to someone else that is no better in goals. I really can't see that being the case though. I think we'll end up with someone who is as good as Wildsmith, if not a bit better at least in terms of distribution and decision making. Joe Wildsmith moves on with my thanks for his large contribution to a great season. All the best and good luck for next season (unless you're playing the Rams of course). Thompson has been 1st choice for the U21s since before Christmas. Arguably man of the match most games too. I would expect at least a full season on loan in L1 before being a regular for our first team, with maybe a half season in L1/2 before that. Crewton and S6 boy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan1884 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 5 minutes ago, Ramarena said: Pretty much as you’d expect. I’d have offered Smith another year and would have released Collins, as Washington’s still contracted and we only need one back up player. But other than that I think the right decisions have been made. I’d be very surprised if we didn’t look to move Washington on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammeister Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 11 minutes ago, S6 boy said: I could see Jack Thompson maybe getting into the under 23s, but surely first choice in the first team is unrealistic. I've never watched the u23's or u18's live, so I have no opinion on how good he is, but surely a 17 year old could be playing for the under 23s if they were good enough? I have no idea whether young Thompson is good enough or not, having not seen him play. What I do know is, that Donnarumna was Milan’s first choice keeper at 16 years old. If you’re good enough you’re old enough… r_wilcockson, Ramslad1992, dajstrawb and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdyabroad Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 9 minutes ago, Rammeister said: I have no idea whether young Thompson is good enough or not, having not seen him play. What I do know is, that Donnarumna was Milan’s first choice keeper at 16 years old. If you’re good enough you’re old enough… Yeah, but that AC Milan, we’re Derby County! 💪 Rammeister and S6 boy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggerB Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 54 minutes ago, nogbad van 50 said: Think he's a good character and shown real resilience to come back from his ACL injuries but I think League 1 was and is his level.Watching the wingers in the Championship this season ,I fear for us if he gets exposed . Suspect he’ll be used sparingly at LB/LWB next season. Probably CB cover off the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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