Inspiral_Carpet Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Purely? If he had been banging them in for fun could you have seen Shez getting rid so quickly? Yes he has a baggage and yes his swift departure indicates that something was wrong in the dressing room but that goes hand in hand with his poor performances and lack of effort. If he had been scoring for fun he'd probably have been kept and forced to work with the rest of the squad. He was unfit, lazy and had problems in the dressing room and I think all 3 were factors in his departure. Opinions mate. Not sure if contracts can be broken due to opinions (and failure to score goals aint a reason either). Actually, I know that they can't. Disciplinary matters on the other hand.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor_Coconut Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I agree with the second sentence. I'm still puzzled though how you could have made up your mind about the first claim before you had even seen him kick a ball for us. Ah well. He's history as far as Latics is concerned. My opinion before he was signed was based on how many clubs he had been binned by since his big move from Bolton and how many of their fans thought they were getting a super ex England striker but in reality he was washed up, the only club who's fans liked him was Walsall, but they seem to have moved on without to much disapointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 On trial at Bristol City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 He played much, much better for us than a lot of our fans would ever admit. People who maintain that he was binned because of his form seem to be missing the point that Sheridan started him in nearly every game, which isn't the usual way with a player you don't rate. I do agree that he could be lazy though, I remember a couple of times he decided to run at full pace, he was blooding lightening! Trouble is, when you know he can do that you have to question why he only did it two or three times in a dozen or so games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoafc Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 He played much, much better for us than a lot of our fans would ever admit. People who maintain that he was binned because of his form seem to be missing the point that Sheridan started him in nearly every game, which isn't the usual way with a player you don't rate. I do agree that he could be lazy though, I remember a couple of times he decided to run at full pace, he was blooding lightening! Trouble is, when you know he can do that you have to question why he only did it two or three times in a dozen or so games. lol! THe lad CLEARLY has talent - I don't think that has ever been in question, but since Bolton - Boro, Leeds, Stoke, Cardiff, Burnley, Southend, Preston, Latics, Walsall and now onto Brizzle......................and appeared in less than 100 games in 5 and a half years............................ It's all about ATTITUDE, and sadly it appears that his STINKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 (edited) He played much, much better for us than a lot of our fans would ever admit. People who maintain that he was binned because of his form seem to be missing the point that Sheridan started him in nearly every game, which isn't the usual way with a player you don't rate. I do agree that he could be lazy though, I remember a couple of times he decided to run at full pace, he was blooding lightening! Trouble is, when you know he can do that you have to question why he only did it two or three times in a dozen or so games. *Latics fans in fickle scapegoat-making shocker* Don't you understand LL...he was the worst ever Latics player because he didn't chase every single lost ball. His flick ons were rubbish and to noone...it was never Craig Davies' fault for going walkabout and not having the intelligence to stand somewhere, anywhere, in the middle of the pitch rather than out on the flank (he's not a forward, you know). You must have been somewhere else when we played Walsall at home...showed that day what an awful, useless waste of space he is. Not to mention the fact that Stefan Stam's dog's brother's owner's aunt who saw Deane Smalley's mum in a sandwich shop said over a tuna and cucumber barm that Rico punched her Deano in the face. Maybe it's time to resurrect the Official Michael Ricketts Appreciation Thread. Edited July 4, 2008 by jsslatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighpilks Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) Even the goal tally wouldn't have mattered if he just shown like he wanted to play, he was so lazy, unfit and didn't put any effort in what so ever....now in contrast to the 33 year old we released in the summer gave 110%, Ricketts just didn't go down well at all and it wasn't in the least bit surprising. Good to get rid of him, unfit, lazy, waste of space. he is a waste of space...only lasted 2 days at san jose...1st day he was ok second he couldnt be bothered so he was released 3 days into a 7 day trial...plus the MLS isnt even as good as league 2. see link http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/blog.php?b=776 ha sam allardyce uses him as a cautionary tale Edited July 6, 2008 by Leighpilks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 *Latics fans in fickle scapegoat-making shocker* Don't you understand LL...he was the worst ever Latics player because he didn't chase every single lost ball. His flick ons were rubbish and to noone...it was never Craig Davies' fault for going walkabout and not having the intelligence to stand somewhere, anywhere, in the middle of the pitch rather than out on the flank (he's not a forward, you know). You must have been somewhere else when we played Walsall at home...showed that day what an awful, useless waste of space he is. Not to mention the fact that Stefan Stam's dog's brother's owner's aunt who saw Deane Smalley's mum in a sandwich shop said over a tuna and cucumber barm that Rico punched her Deano in the face. Maybe it's time to resurrect the Official Michael Ricketts Appreciation Thread. Yeah it was all the fans fault we are worst people in the universe so what was his excuse at Southend, Leeds, Cardiff, Preston, Middlesborough, Bolton, and Walsall. The guy couldn't play for 90 minutes he just got knackered which for someone at 28 is poor to say the least. He won an England cap and he thought he was gods gift perhaps it all came abit to quick for him hence why he is just another player who had all the talent to be at the top but none of the heart to do so he is a waster in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 He seemed like the right signing at the right time last season. Somebody who would be the difference between "scraping in to the play-offs" and "getting automatic promotion". After 2 games it was clear he didn't add much. Hughes looked like he was struggling in his first couple of games too. But as he got fitter the class shone through. As he got fitter ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpo Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Michael Ricketts is igning for Walsall tomorrow! =D Makes you glad we've signed who we have this summer doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftheblue Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 its because of replies like above that i dont post on here often. That was your 471st post! Bloody Hell Ryan, if you ever become a prolific poster they'll need some bigger servers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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