I want him to do well yes, but I’ve watched enough football to tell you a bloke that’s scored 24 goals in 131 games in some [SwearFilter] poor leagues probably won’t be good enough, called being realistic pal.Bingley Blue wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 9:54 pmSo you are 100% backing him by saying he is not good enough.Barrowvianbedlam wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 9:32 pm Will 100% back him but we’ll be in a relegation battle with this lad and Emile up top next season. Hopefully more to come
Make it make sense
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This lad has been good enough to be part of a squad playing against Celtic, Rangers, Hibs,Aberdeen. A cut above playing Harrogate, Morecambe, Accrington. Give him a break for goodness sake!
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Shame you haven’t watched/studied enough to have a decent understanding of why we are signing that sort of player and why you can’t just pluck 20 goals out of thin air every year on demand.Barrowvianbedlam wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 10:22 pmI want him to do well yes, but I’ve watched enough football to tell you a bloke that’s scored 24 goals in 131 games in some [SwearFilter] poor leagues probably won’t be good enough, called being realistic pal.Bingley Blue wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 9:54 pm
So you are 100% backing him by saying he is not good enough.
Make it make sense
You’ll get there one day
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We have to realise that the players we can sign are limited.
On paper this lad has had a chance to prove himself over several years but looks like he has been a squad player so not prolific scorer.
Thankfully the game is not played on paper and he has a chance to prove himself.
With the impending departure of Spence and Campbell it looks like we are going to have to rely on our aging defence for results so lots of draws.
Recruitment has been poor with the disappointment of our record signing Gardner going,Aquah for a big lad is very poor.
Let's just hope this lad performs .
On paper this lad has had a chance to prove himself over several years but looks like he has been a squad player so not prolific scorer.
Thankfully the game is not played on paper and he has a chance to prove himself.
With the impending departure of Spence and Campbell it looks like we are going to have to rely on our aging defence for results so lots of draws.
Recruitment has been poor with the disappointment of our record signing Gardner going,Aquah for a big lad is very poor.
Let's just hope this lad performs .
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Okay silly bollox so there’s not one player who’s a free agent at the moment with a better goal scoring record than that yeah? We’ve just let two go for starters.BarrowLad71 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 10:48 pmShame you haven’t watched/studied enough to have a decent understanding of why we are signing that sort of player and why you can’t just pluck 20 goals out of thin air every year on demand.Barrowvianbedlam wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 10:22 pm
I want him to do well yes, but I’ve watched enough football to tell you a bloke that’s scored 24 goals in 131 games in some [SwearFilter] poor leagues probably won’t be good enough, called being realistic pal.
You’ll get there one day![]()
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So not 100% backing him then.Barrowvianbedlam wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 10:22 pmI want him to do well yes, but I’ve watched enough football to tell you a bloke that’s scored 24 goals in 131 games in some [SwearFilter] poor leagues probably won’t be good enough, called being realistic pal.Bingley Blue wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 9:54 pm
So you are 100% backing him by saying he is not good enough.
Make it make sense
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Are you his dad or something??Bingley Blue wrote: ↑Tue Jun 03, 2025 7:16 amSo not 100% backing him then.Barrowvianbedlam wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 10:22 pm
I want him to do well yes, but I’ve watched enough football to tell you a bloke that’s scored 24 goals in 131 games in some [SwearFilter] poor leagues probably won’t be good enough, called being realistic pal.
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In all this negativity just remember that this player hasn’t been coached by Andy Whing yet and that could be the difference between his past and his future.
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We have not let them go. They have gone on to pursue bigger and better things in their opinion.Barrowvianbedlam wrote: ↑Tue Jun 03, 2025 6:40 amOkay silly bollox so there’s not one player who’s a free agent at the moment with a better goal scoring record than that yeah? We’ve just let two go for starters.BarrowLad71 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 10:48 pm
Shame you haven’t watched/studied enough to have a decent understanding of why we are signing that sort of player and why you can’t just pluck 20 goals out of thin air every year on demand.
You’ll get there one day![]()
I hope people are not at negative with you in your working life and your skill set!!!
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Maybe he brings more to a team than just goals? .. Yes he's a forward but like a lot of teams in this league you need 5 or 6 chipping in with goals to do well. Hopefully he can put up a fight with defenders, making space for others to benefit.
If he's a regular in the team working hard and we are doing well, even with others getting the goals I'll be happy.
If he's a regular in the team working hard and we are doing well, even with others getting the goals I'll be happy.
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I’d be very surprised if Andy Whing intends on having that strike partnership as his first choice partnership next seasonBarrowvianbedlam wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 9:32 pm Will 100% back him but we’ll be in a relegation battle with this lad and Emile up top next season. Hopefully more to come
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+1 It's as simple as that!bluessupporter wrote: ↑Tue Jun 03, 2025 9:18 am In all this negativity just remember that this player hasn’t been coached by Andy Whing yet and that could be the difference between his past and his future.
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Yes agree. This is an Andy Whing pick. This is the type of player HE wants in his squad. He’s been doing so well with other peoples picks that it may come as a surprise to some. So be ready for a few more surprises.mall wrote: ↑Tue Jun 03, 2025 11:01 am+1 It's as simple as that!bluessupporter wrote: ↑Tue Jun 03, 2025 9:18 am In all this negativity just remember that this player hasn’t been coached by Andy Whing yet and that could be the difference between his past and his future.
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I think one things for certain we will be a very hard working hard running outfit. I also feel we could become quite a "big" team. Solihull certainly were. Probably in the Wimbledon mode - that team was gigantic when we met them at Holker Street in the autumn. Just really could do with a striker like Stevens joining us now.
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Wouldn’t be surprised to see him being acquahs replacement can’t see us needing two players of such a similar style.HenneysKnee wrote: ↑Tue Jun 03, 2025 10:54 amI’d be very surprised if Andy Whing intends on having that strike partnership as his first choice partnership next seasonBarrowvianbedlam wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 9:32 pm Will 100% back him but we’ll be in a relegation battle with this lad and Emile up top next season. Hopefully more to come
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