Tattie36 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Lichtie78 said: The problem isn't even just that only Bobby can score, it's that he's the only person even willing to have a shot. Keepers at this level are generally not that great yet we always give them the easiest 90 minutes of their season because we simply do not shoot. Exactly and it’s why he needs to be on the pitch for every minute he’s able to be. He strikes fear into opposition defences, creates, shoots, scores and never gives less than 100%. I kind of understand why he’s subbed in games - to manage his gametime, and keep him fit and injury free but that only makes sense if we’re winning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan3600 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I was disappointed to see that after a comprehensive injury update 2 weeks ago the club put out nothing last week. What’s that all about? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clashcityrocker Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 21 hours ago, 1320Lichtie said: Taking Bobby off is just wild, could understand D.C's thinking will be that due to Bobby's age he is better getting subbed mid way through the 2nd half of games - with the plan to keep him fit and free from injury for the following game(s). I think if Bobby can maintain his fitness he can play at this level again next season - but I can understand the reasoning for him getting subbed after around 60 mins of game time. Also, Hilson is looking sharp and a much improved player - he will get more goals this season. Looking like we are back on track and think we will pick up few good points in the next 3 games. It's great watching Bobby roll back these years putting in these performances - long may it continue. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan3600 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Also, Hilson is looking sharp and a much improved player - he will get more goals this season.A giant fingers crossed to that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayshead2 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 6 hours ago, stan3600 said: I was disappointed to see that after a comprehensive injury update 2 weeks ago the club put out nothing last week. What’s that all about? Why would we want to give our opponents an injury update prior to the game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan3600 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Well, if most teams can do it I can only assume it’s not such a big deal competitively. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotesBornalichtie Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 On 15/10/2022 at 20:44, Lichtie78 said: The problem isn't even just that only Bobby can score, it's that he's the only person even willing to have a shot. Keepers at this level are generally not that great yet we always give them the easiest 90 minutes of their season because we simply do not shoot. During warm up we have practise shooting from the edge of the box yet hardly anyone tries it during games. Other teams don't seem to have a problem trying a shot from distance but, apart from Bobby's free kicks, we seem to. Maybe the manager should encourage midfielders to have a go at shooting from outside the box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattie36 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 What’s that Wayne Gretzky ice hockey quote? - “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. He scored loads of goals, partly because he was always willing to shoot from pretty much anywhere. We really need to shoot more from distance, not just Linn. The Cove game was a great example, we had the wind marginally in our favour in the second half but only one attempt from outside the box. I would rather we had 10 failed attempts from distance in a match than 0 failed attempts from distance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokerson Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 I have no issue with Bobby coming off in games, its actually sensible given his age and also think in certain games, he can come off the bench and be an impact, starting 40 odd games a season at his age is a big ask. The problem is we simply don't have any better options on the bench or to play ahead of him, hopefully this changes in January. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 28 minutes ago, Smokerson said: I have no issue with Bobby coming off in games, its actually sensible given his age and also think in certain games, he can come off the bench and be an impact, starting 40 odd games a season at his age is a big ask. The problem is we simply don't have any better options on the bench or to play ahead of him, hopefully this changes in January. Why is it a big ask what other player in the team does 12 miles a day at their work plus 2 nights of boxing training plus football? He must be one of the fittest players we have got. How would leaving him on for an extra 20 minutes on Friday night for example make any real difference to him and why is it sensible when we need a goal to potentially win a game? I don’t get it, if we played him more last season especially in the games we dominated at home and drew it genuinely could’ve been the difference in us winning that league 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36-0 Maroon Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 On 15/10/2022 at 15:49, lichtie23 said: Hinchcliffe is the best Iv seen Great shout what a keeper, Really liked Jamieson too, Davie Hutton the worst? Lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afc_36_0 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Great shout [emoji2956] what a keeper, Really liked Jamieson too, Davie Hutton the worst? LolAntell would give hutton a good run 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokerson Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 1 hour ago, 1320Lichtie said: Why is it a big ask what other player in the team does 12 miles a day at their work plus 2 nights of boxing training plus football? He must be one of the fittest players we have got. How would leaving him on for an extra 20 minutes on Friday night for example make any real difference to him and why is it sensible when we need a goal to potentially win a game? I don’t get it, if we played him more last season especially in the games we dominated at home and drew it genuinely could’ve been the difference in us winning that league I am actually in favour in keeping him on, just shows how poor our recruitment at the top end of the pitch has been when we think a 38 year old should be playing 90 minutues every game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 16 hours ago, stan3600 said: Well, if most teams can do it I can only assume it’s not such a big deal competitively. Who are these teams? I find out the latest by attending games. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Smokerson said: I am actually in favour in keeping him on, just shows how poor our recruitment at the top end of the pitch has been when we think a 38 year old should be playing 90 minutues every game. You play your best players as much as you possibly can. I feel like his age is working against him though it is just a number I mean he’s not your average 37 year old, guys doing 60 miles a week walking / jogging, 2 nights a week boxing, 2 nights a week football training and a match. That’s a ridiculous schedule If it is taking its toll on him then just give him a lighter training session one night or whatever just keep him on the park as much as we possibly can. I understand bringing on the fresh legs v Dundee when we are against the wind and 3 points probably unlikely and the point would be fine. Get someone on who’s better at the dirty work but for games like Friday and at Cove etc just keep the guy on eta : but agree with you in regards to recruitment and options on bench Edited October 17, 2022 by 1320Lichtie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 49 minutes ago, afc_36_0 said: Antell would give hutton a good run Neil Inglis? I never rated him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 New signing. A winger who was last seen at Chesham and Harrow Borough in the lower tiers in England. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan3600 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 The Arbroath global scouting system strikes again. ???????? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledLichtie Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, stan3600 said: The Arbroath global scouting system strikes again. ???????? England. He's an English player from England. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptie Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, stan3600 said: The Arbroath global scouting system strikes again. ???????? Don't see anything wrong with that tbh. If they're good enough who cares where we get them from. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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