MaskedOwl Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 .....is confidence. We have too many 'confidence players'. Abbott, Brill, Rubes, Lomax, Witts, Taylor? Its runs throughout the spine of the team. I thought this pre season as i was told by other fans that some of the players we were signing were of this nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I agree confidence is an issue at the moment. In theory the squad is balanced enough though. The likes of Gregan, Worthington, Holdsworth and Furman are reliable, consistent performers who need to be leaders on the pitch to encourage those who are lacking in confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 .....is confidence. We have too many 'confidence players'. Abbott, Brill, Rubes, Lomax, Witts, Taylor? Its runs throughout the spine of the team. I thought this pre season as i was told by other fans that some of the players we were signing were of this nature. The old term used to be shrinking violets . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckfordsRightFoot Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 The old term used to be shrinking violets . The modern term is gutless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corporal_Jones Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 The modern term is gutless. Too much moving around too many clubs. Just another job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Too much moving around too many clubs. Just another job I agree Corp, this is one of the big differences to the Joe Royle 'pinch me' era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corporal_Jones Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) I agree Corp, this is one of the big differences to the Joe Royle 'pinch me' era. It's got to be a major reason for an apparent lack of commitment on the part of many players, and not only at this club. A new squad every season or two, and any number of loan players throughout a season, has made a mockery of the game at this level. Some players must surely forget which club they're at sometimes. In the 1970s we had players in the old Second Division who'd been there when we were in the fourth division. As a kid you could identify with these players. They were the nucleus of the squad and gave a sense of continuity. Now, though, a player is on his way before the kids have learned to remember his name. Edited September 15, 2009 by Corporal_Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smigger5 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 .....is confidence. We have too many 'confidence players'. Abbott, Brill, Rubes, Lomax, Witts, Taylor? Its runs throughout the spine of the team. I thought this pre season as i was told by other fans that some of the players we were signing were of this nature. Bradford fans say you can add Colbeck to that list as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 It's got to be a major reason for an apparent lack of commitment on the part of many players, and not only at this club. A new squad every season or two, and any number of loan players throughout a season, has made a mockery of the game at this level. Some players must surely forget which club they're at sometimes. In the 1970s we had players in the old Second Division who'd been there when we were in the fourth division. As a kid you could identify with these players. They were the nucleus of the squad and gave a sense of continuity. Now, though, a player is on his way before the kids have learned to remember his name. Agreed, one of the main reasons to me of fans present disillusionment is 'here today gone tomorow' players who they can't relate to, and maybe soon a ground they can't relate to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I think one of our problems is the cholera issue in the Chaddy End bogs. It's like a throwback to the 19th century.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I think one of our problems is the cholera issue in the Chaddy End bogs. It's like a throwback to the 19th century.... they have boarded up the ones nearest the Old Lookers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 they have boarded up the ones nearest the Old Lookers That'll keep the rats in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 That'll keep the rats in. I thought they'd moved to the RRE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 .....is confidence. We have too many 'confidence players'. Abbott, Brill, Rubes, Lomax, Witts, Taylor? Its runs throughout the spine of the team. I thought this pre season as i was told by other fans that some of the players we were signing were of this nature. Constantly letting our best players go and replacing them with crap is probably our biggest problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) they have boarded up the ones nearest the Old Lookers ..And offered the remaining rats season tickets in the Rochdale Road end, however they saw sense and preferred being boarded up rather than suffer the football on display:grin: Edited September 17, 2009 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 It's got to be a major reason for an apparent lack of commitment on the part of many players, and not only at this club. A new squad every season or two, and any number of loan players throughout a season, has made a mockery of the game at this level. Some players must surely forget which club they're at sometimes. In the 1970s we had players in the old Second Division who'd been there when we were in the fourth division. As a kid you could identify with these players. They were the nucleus of the squad and gave a sense of continuity. Now, though, a player is on his way before the kids have learned to remember his name. I can certainly identify with that. I don't think we will ever see the likes of a player like Ian Wood that just stayed forever. Of course, some players moved on, but they did seem to stick around for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigfinLatic Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 .....is Rubbishness. We have too many 'Rubbish players'. Abbott, Brill, Rubes, Lomax, Witts, Taylor? Its runs throughout the spine of the team. I thought this pre season as i was told by other fans that some of the players we were signing were of this nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Too much moving around too many clubs. Just another job Very true Corp. Plus I would add that there are no entertainers anymore, just a bunch of robots playing to a system. I'm sure it's one of the reasons people are voting with their feet. It's just boring to watch these days with little or no entertainment or excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 *cough* Rugby league is far more exciting *cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 *cough* Rugby league is far more exciting *cough* It hasn't been at Knowsley road this season mate - but we can live in hope for the Play Offs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 It hasn't been at Knowsley road this season mate - but we can live in hope for the Play Offs Still even when we play like a pile of steaming :censored: you know the players are giving their all - indifference is not an option on a Rugby League field... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldhamSheridan Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 *cough* Rugby league is far more exciting *cough* Then again you are akin to a United fan and in the Premiership on that one, who I bet think football is great. Hornets are dying on their feet, as I suspect Oldham and numerous others are. A sport that has sadly sold its soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Still even when we play like a pile of steaming :censored: you know the players are giving their all - indifference is not an option on a Rugby League field... Very true. Then again you are akin to a United fan and in the Premiership on that one, who I bet think football is great. Hornets are dying on their feet, as I suspect Oldham and numerous others are. A sport that has sadly sold its soul. Don't get you there. Me Dad has always watched Saints, I go and watch them and Mayfield whenever i can. Both teams poles apart, both teams give 100%, both teams play explosive, exciting RL.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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