adamoafc Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 It’s no surprise so many decent posters have left this site with the nonsense some fans come out with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Just now, steveecky said: It’s hard to feel positive about two strikers with a combined total of 11 goals in 167 appearances since 2014. At least Benteke is young enough to improve. A lot of that time spent on the bench in the championship though no? In the case of O'grady since 2014 he has played for Sheff United, Notts Forrest, Brighton (who paid 2mill for him) and Burton. At a guess most of that will have been in the champ and bar Burton he was not a regular. Not like he has been playing 36 games a season in the league 2. He's clearly not been great for Chesterfield but given the clubs he has been at and that the coaching staff have worked with him I'll back him to do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitts Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, steveecky said: It’s hard to feel positive about two strikers with a combined total of 11 goals in 167 appearances since 2014. At least Benteke is young enough to improve. Benteke has lots to learn and could come good alongside an experienced striker. I am satisfied that FB knows a decent striker and I am happy to accept his decision to give him a contract. If the lad from Bournemouth comes too, it's a good mix of youth and experience to start the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 3 hours ago, Bristolatic said: Here's a radical idea; let's see how he performs over the first month or so of the season and then decide whether he's crap (or, actually, quite good for League 2), unless you've already made your mind up, of course. Stop making such a sensible suggestion! After all this is OWTB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Where the 2 mill for Brighton come from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, latics22 said: Where the 2 mill for Brighton come from ? I think it was reported as £500,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, dec666 said: I think it was reported as £500,000. Exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Was a quick search on soccerbase. No idea if that is a reputable site or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Just now, Clifford said: Was a quick search on soccerbase. No idea if that is a reputable site or not. From what I’ve seen it’s 300% out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Whitts said: There will be many games when you need a target man to hold up the ball just to take the pressure off. He may not be prolific but he is good at shielding the ball and bringing others into the game. I think we still need someone to score the goals but O'Grady can do a job alongside a Baxter, Benteke or the lad from Bournemouth (If he signs). Let's not write him off just yet. Problem being he's looked like he couldn't even hold his cock up in pre season never mind a football, it's not negativity it's opinion, he's been gash in pre season and needs to improve sharpish, he looked unfit and off the pace against part time footballers so although I've not wrote him off yet I have severe reservations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: Problem being he's looked like he couldn't even hold his cock up in pre season never mind a football, it's not negativity it's opinion, he's been gash in pre season and needs to improve sharpish, he looked unfit and off the pace against part time footballers so although I've not wrote him off yet I have severe reservations. Never give your true opinion on here ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 What I will say about O'Grady from his interviews is he seems a good lad to have around and looks as if he will be zero trouble - whatever he is asked to do. Which will be part of the reason Bunn/Rhodes have signed him as they know and trust the lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 8 hours ago, yarddog73 said: What I will say about O'Grady from his interviews is he seems a good lad to have around and looks as if he will be zero trouble - whatever he is asked to do. Which will be part of the reason Bunn/Rhodes have signed him as they know and trust the lad. He does come across very well for a footballer. Sounds almost articulate which isn't found often these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I've been his biggest critic, but he's been great recently... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Totally agree, looks a different player the last few weeks and must be pushing for League 2 player of the month for December with his six goals, fair play to him. His effort and attitude was never in doubt I just thought he was very limited ability wise but he's very good for a good few weeks now, thought he was struggling before he went off today with an injury but I'm sure he'll be in the squad at Craven Cottage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astottie Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said: I've been his biggest critic, but he's been great recently... Yep got to agree. Shows strength and intelligence and has got quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I too thought he wouldn't be signed after his trial period. He's a great example of professionalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 14 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: Totally agree, looks a different player the last few weeks and must be pushing for League 2 player of the month for December with his six goals, fair play to him. His effort and attitude was never in doubt I just thought he was very limited ability wise but he's very good for a good few weeks now, thought he was struggling before he went off today with an injury but I'm sure he'll be in the squad at Craven Cottage. Agreed. He was knackered today though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhamoafc Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 He’s definitely better away from home... play to his strengths and support him and he does a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Came off with a calf injury - he said so to Wild asking to be subbed. Hopefully something that can be sorted by Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, LaticsPete said: Came off with a calf injury - he said so to Wild asking to be subbed. Hopefully something that can be sorted by Sunday. Think options if not. Benteke I suppose although I don't think he has even made the bench for quite some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 31 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: Think options if not. Benteke I suppose although I don't think he has even made the bench for quite some time Judging by his Instagram Benteke is injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 42 minutes ago, rudemedic said: Judging by his Instagram Benteke is injured. A false nine then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Can’t believe the amount of crocks we have on the wage bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Surridge is playing isn’t he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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