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mulholland wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 11:59 am Gordon definitely one of those mysteries inside an enigma kinda players. How did he miss against Barnet? How did score that one last nite? Only man in the ground thinking let's get another straight away!
Did he encroach into the Oldham half before the ball was played, did the keepers clearance hit his arm? Who cares!
We've had some terrible luck this season so it was well overdue.
If you witnessed that last nite, well done you, if you haven't been to a game since Wigan away in the cup keep it like that. You're not needed Saturday.

Scott5 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 5:31 pm

Main Stand SeasonTct wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 5:18 pm

Barkhuizen has been one of the biggest disappointments amongst many for me this season. Will be on a good wage but looks like he just don’t want to be here. I question his attitude and commitment and I’ve heard it said on more than one occasion some at the club have too

I'll defend him a bit and say he's been played out of position a lot as a wingback as has Whitfield. It's a specialist role and he's not the best defender but that's not his game he's a winger/forward. When he breaks forward and carries the ball he's a real threat.
I've not been sure why he's not played more often recently but he's got some kind of injury I think that keeps recurring, hence he plays then misses a couple. You would expect more from someone with his quality though yes having come down from the Championship. League 2 is a different ball game though.

Main Stand SeasonTct wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 7:23 pm

Scott5 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 5:31 pm

I'll defend him a bit and say he's been played out of position a lot as a wingback as has Whitfield. It's a specialist role and he's not the best defender but that's not his game he's a winger/forward. When he breaks forward and carries the ball he's a real threat.
I've not been sure why he's not played more often recently but he's got some kind of injury I think that keeps recurring, hence he plays then misses a couple. You would expect more from someone with his quality though yes having come down from the Championship. League 2 is a different ball game though.

Barkhuizen played as a Wing back during the 23/24 season for Derby so its far from being a role he was unaccustomed to.

Pedro wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 3:58 pm

Hitthebar22 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 11:22 am

I disagree with your analysis of Harper Pedro. If he is as bad as you suggest, perhaps you can explain to The Forum why Sam Foley continues to pick him?
Perhaps it’s because you have had a lifetime of wanting to be critical of something or someone.
And yes, of course you are entitled to express your opinion.

I certainly do criticise people who are not good enough and he is lethargic,bottles out of challenges which leads to conceding goals and last night should have scored .
If you don't look at weaknesses and keep singing always look on the bright side of life .
You end up in trouble .
Remind me what position are we in the league?
Foley is picking what he thinks is his best team but he looks stressed because he cares.
As a team and a town we have to strive to be better if we were in top half and I thought things need saying I would.
Never been a computer says no person.

Main Stand SeasonTct wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 5:18 pm

Scott5 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 5:03 pm

Outside of the transfer window so can’t sign anyone unless they’re a free agent. Fletcher deserves a start after last night and maybe Barkhuizen will be back too.

Barkhuizen has been one of the biggest disappointments amongst many for me this season. Will be on a good wage but looks like he just don’t want to be here. I question his attitude and commitment and I’ve heard it said on more than one occasion some at the club have too

tommy2thumbs wrote: ↑Fri Apr 17, 2026 12:04 pm I know a PNE fan who said "To be fair he was good for us initially and then towards end of contract had a few injuries……"

Perhaps it's these injuries again?

tommy2thumbs wrote: ↑Fri Apr 17, 2026 12:04 pm I know a PNE fan who said "To be fair he was good for us initially and then towards end of contract had a few injuries……"

Perhaps it's these injuries again?

bluessupporter wrote: ↑Fri Apr 17, 2026 12:16 pm

tommy2thumbs wrote: ↑Fri Apr 17, 2026 12:04 pm I know a PNE fan who said "To be fair he was good for us initially and then towards end of contract had a few injuries……"

Perhaps it's these injuries again?

Surely we haven't signed injury prone players? Perhaps Mr. Wood could answer.

bluessupporter wrote: ↑Fri Apr 17, 2026 12:16 pm Surely we haven't signed injury prone players? Perhaps Mr. Wood could answer.

tommy2thumbs wrote: ↑Fri Apr 17, 2026 1:33 pm

bluessupporter wrote: ↑Fri Apr 17, 2026 12:16 pm Surely we haven't signed injury prone players? Perhaps Mr. Wood could answer.

He does post on here under the name Pedro