lookersstandandy Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 10 in 30 for League 2 Southend last season. Fairly scratchy from various clubs higher up prior to that. At 6'4" however, could play the target man role that neither Rooney, nor JCH look like they can play. Still only 28. Worth a punt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4froale Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 10 in 30 for League 2 Southend last season. Fairly scratchy from various clubs higher up prior to that. At 6'4" however, could play the target man role that neither Rooney, nor JCH look like they can play. Still only 28. Worth a punt. they were talking about him signing for stockport a few months ago, I think that says it all. Good player a few years ago but has never been the same since he left stockport. A no for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Can we ban "worth a punt" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandLatic Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Can we ban "worth a punt" ? Who's he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Can we ban "worth a punt" ? Why does it offend you so, Pete....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_balls Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Who's he? Cockney rhyme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvlatic Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Could be a 'plan b' option - the matt smith last 10 mins scenario... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 In that playoff final for Stockport against Rochdale, he looked like one of the most dominant strikers about. He seemed to have everything. Yet every time he seemed to play against us for his multiple clubs he did nothing. For all the attributes he's got, the fact that he hasn't got a club says it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngen Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 If we sign him we will be relegated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribo_man Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 he has suffered a bad injury and not recovered from it. port vale took him on trial but physically he wasnt up to it. I understand that vale will look at him again if he can get back to fitness but its looking unlikely unfortunately as he had potential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 For whatever reason since leaving Stockport it simply hasn't worked out for him. He hasn't settled and although he has still bagged a few at 28 he must surely realise he is in the last chance saloon. For me if he's not costing much it's a low risk for us. If it works out given we are local to his roots he'll want to stay, if he's completely lost it or not up to it then it's a no lose situation. He has the physical presence to cause teams problems and if LJ is capable of bringing him back to anywhere near the level he was in 2008 then he will be an asset. A short-term deal wouldn't harm anyone - we get a Plan B, he gets a shop window.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 If we sign him we will be relegated. There's nothing like a good old over reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 For whatever reason since leaving Stockport it simply hasn't worked out for him. He hasn't settled and although he has still bagged a few at 28 he must surely realise he is in the last chance saloon. For me if he's not costing much it's a low risk for us. If it works out given we are local to his roots he'll want to stay, if he's completely lost it or not up to it then it's a no lose situation. He has the physical presence to cause teams problems and if LJ is capable of bringing him back to anywhere near the level he was in 2008 then he will be an asset. A short-term deal wouldn't harm anyone - we get a Plan B, he gets a shop window.... My sentiments exactly, worth a punt.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-latics Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 In that playoff final for Stockport against Rochdale, he looked like one of the most dominant strikers about. He seemed to have everything. Yet every time he seemed to play against us for his multiple clubs he did nothing. For all the attributes he's got, the fact that he hasn't got a club says it all. he was unplayable that day. It was only 5 years ago and look at Stockport and Dickinson now. I don't think we'd need him, especially with what Corney said about all our strikers. He'd need a lot of managing too, and we've already got that with JCH, who's got potential on his side rather than the fact he used to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehobbit Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I find it strange how we have taken him on trial days after corney says we have enough forwards and some people aren't performing I remember him running our back line ragged when he played upfront on his own one year but he's never really progressed. A target man wouldn't hurt but where do the other forwards then fit in. |I still think DP and Charlie Mac are the way forward with JCH to be swapped in when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngen Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 There's nothing like a good old over reaction. I only see the worst case scenario. He played against us for Southend in the FA cup and was laughably crap. Since then hes broken his ankle and hasnt regained fitness. He had a good season for Stockport. Juan Ugarte once did well for Wrexham. These freeks of nature happen. Not worth any sort of punt IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Only 28??? Ffs. He looks a lot older on his Real Deal programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_balls Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I find it strange how we have taken him on trial days after corney says we have enough forwards and some people aren't performing I remember him running our back line ragged when he played upfront on his own one year but he's never really progressed. A target man wouldn't hurt but where do the other forwards then fit in. |I still think DP and Charlie Mac are the way forward with JCH to be swapped in when needed. Have I missed something??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_b_100 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Looks like I have too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Villains Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Can we ban "worth a punt" ? seconded. motion carried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Have I missed something??? http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20131108-dickinson-1161924.aspx Edited November 8, 2013 by oafcprozac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Dickinson 2008 was a cracker. Very much a lone striker who held the ball up well and was supported by narrow wide men in Tommy Rowe and Anthony Pilkington. He had a yard of pace, a powerful shot and an ability to be in the right place at the right time. That player with Dayton and Philliskirk would be an excellent front three. Whether that player still exists is another question. But he certainly had a knack of scoring big goals at key times in big games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinevillawill Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 He's scored more league goals than Philliskirk, Millar and Clarke-Harris combined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) He's signed for Stockport http://mobile.stockportcounty.com/news/article/2013-11-08-liam-dickinson-1163028.aspx?pd=635195158620000000 Edited November 8, 2013 by HarryBosch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I think that suggests the level he's at nowadays. Shame as the world was his oyster back in the Summer of 2008. For it to go so badly wrong for him in a little over 5 years is such a shame. All the best to him and if we are looking at alternative striking options I'm sure we won't be short of targets.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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