Tea and Busquets Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 I don’t think Dowds is overweight or unfit I just think he’s rotten. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 For a big bloke he doesn't get stuck in enough for me. Should be able to body defenders but never looks like doing that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Proudtobeabairn said: You had our whole squad down as mediocre and 'miles off the pace' before you'd even seen then play though so maybe a bit harsh here too. Dowds (like most others who stayed on from last season) should get a clean slate and the chance to work with proper coaches and in a proper system this season before being written off. If still not up to it after a few months then I'd agree he's not going to cut it. He's shown flashes imo and is still young enough to improve. The fact that Wilson gets picked before him should tell you all you need to know. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebobsboy Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 9 minutes ago, Shadwell Dog said: For a big bloke he doesn't get stuck in enough for me. Should be able to body defenders but never looks like doing that. Usually ends up on the deck or if he does get turned and runs with the ball all too often loses it by simply running into traffic. He reminds me a bit of Sammon but with a bit more effort and less pace. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 11 hours ago, Stainrod said: Disagree - it’s way too early to write Dowds off. The main thing he needs to do is lose half a stone and sharpen up and that doesn’t take any coaching time it’s just about his application and his desire . So, in truth, you agree with me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Back Post Misses Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Proudtobeabairn said: You had our whole squad down as mediocre and 'miles off the pace' before you'd even seen then play though so maybe a bit harsh here too. Dowds (like most others who stayed on from last season) should get a clean slate and the chance to work with proper coaches and in a proper system this season before being written off. If still not up to it after a few months then I'd agree he's not going to cut it. He's shown flashes imo and is still young enough to improve. It is if you are all honest. We are in Division 3. Dowds will be offloaded if we get the opportunity before the window closes IMO. The only players really with any quality is Telfer, Morrison, McCann and possibly Nesbitt. You are kidding yourself on of you think anything differently 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinatoon Bairn Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Either the wee twitter admin has forgot to switch accounts or we’ve got someone incoming. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairn88 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Either hacked or a striker is signing before peterhead.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFC 1876 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Yah beauty! He's already better than Wilson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea and Busquets Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Hopefully not another Akeel Francis. Best of luck to him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinatoon Bairn Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Not a clue, initial one year deal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocco Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 By the looks of it we’re still holding out for one more as the number 9 is still free 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFC 1876 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Rocco said: By the looks of it we’re still holding out for one more as the number 9 is still free Hopefully release Wilson when the actual number 9 comes in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFC 1876 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 The last Samuel strikers we've had turned out not too shabby. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinatoon Bairn Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Appreciate that these videos mean nothing in the grand scheme of things, but gives a very rough idea of what kind of player he is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 With 9 still not assigned I think we’ll see another striker come in and Dowds head out on loan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Back Post Misses Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Proudtobeabairn said: Expect he's probably still our no.1 target given the Sheerin connection but presumably Aberdeen delaying decision. You suspected wrongly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocco Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Back Post Misses said: You suspected wrongly Who is then? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebobsboy Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 21 minutes ago, FFC 1876 said: Hopefully release Wilson when the actual number 9 comes in. More chance of it being Dowds tbh as much as I think we'd all like it to be Wilson. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggerG Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Shadwell Dog said: For a big bloke he doesn't get stuck in enough for me. Should be able to body defenders but never looks like doing that. Completely agree. He needs to work on using his physicality more. As far as his weight’s concerned, I don’t think he’s overweight but he looks like one of those guys that would balloon if he stopped training. Bomber Brown springs to mind. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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