GlossopLatic Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) I'm meh also Depends fully fit and fully firing he's an asset. Fully fat and half arsed then he's not Is this a statement of the calibre of signings or are we bringing him in as a squad player? Does this also mean we are going to have a cup run this season. Edited May 19, 2015 by GlossopLatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeroyboy Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 While he does not possess pace or scoring prowess Lee Croft has a very good football brain. He knows when to pass the ball and how to pass it, not like many of our recent pretenders out wide. I will assume Kelly has a job lined up for him that would reproduce something like the partnership he had with Reece Wabara. It was Wabara who did all the running and their one-two's and sometimes three's off each other were magic. I may not be over the moon but I'm optimistic and intrigued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Coincidence that he's joined back after Johnson left with his comments that's he prefers the lifestyle of a footballer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ndl1ne Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 And there was me hoping for Kallum Higginbotham or Lionel Ainsworth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngen Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Agree, whilst it is a fair signing, providing Good Crofty turns up, I cannot fathom those going overboard though or criticising those that are not overwhelmed with excitement. Didn't Barry say we were after a brute...! I don't think I can recall ever seeing a bad Crofty? Even when overweight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepingthe Faith Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 The difference between Poleon and Croft is that, whilst Poleon has pace to burn, he's a bit of a headless chicken. He doesn't pick the pass or cross that Croft will because he doesn't get his head up. If Crofty can stay fit and at the right weight, he'll bang it on to the head of a big lump of a CF all day long. Hows about Forte on the left, Crofty on the right and Poleon plus big lump down the middle? Just a thought. Turner looks good in the air, terrific leap on him for his height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisbrogan Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 A bit of a surprise but does show the manager's intent to use some width. Would have been interesting to see what effect having Croft around would have had on Rooney's career here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamoafc Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Some ridiculous comments on here!! Great signing some times players when they feel at home play better. Provided some great assists for us before something we haven't had since he has gone. Looking at his video he does look very trim! Great signing hopefully a few more like this and our squad starts to look very strong!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Excited? No. Disappointed? No. Welcome back Crofty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laticsrblue Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Liked Crofty the last time around and was sad to see him go but... how does he fit into 3-4-1-2? Maybe he's a plan B player ie 4-4-2 for when one of the wing backs is knackered, or when we're 2 down and it's looking like 3 any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brierleys555 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 there is a pie shop in Oldham somewhere predicting double profits for the upcoming season. welcome home crofty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Richard Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Good, solid player who knows us as a club. Pleased with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepingthe Faith Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 there is a pie shop in Oldham somewhere predicting double profits for the upcoming season. welcome home crofty I've just watched his Latics Player interview ....that chippy had better come with plan B lol He looks positively skinny and fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'm happy; Crofty is quality. With Forte (left) and Crofty (right) we will be a threat on the wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 He was player of the season .......then abandoned by the 100 day plan genius . Terrific purchase , 100% attitude and effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Not sure what people's problem is here? Providing we're not spunking loads of wages on him, it basically means instead of playing a left footed James Dayton, a central midfielder like Jones or Winchester, or a striker like Poleon on the right side of midfield, we can play an actual right sided midfielder. One that won POTY the last time he was here. I'm pleased enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw_oldh857 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 great signing his experience will be vital for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Ohhhhhhhh yesss.....that sublime slick move of dumping his marker on the half way line and setting up one of our goals against Everton is in my box of memories. Now time to digout his match worn shirt and hope I can slim down in time to wear it next season. A winger...get in..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemboy Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 If he can keep fit then he will be a good signing.Also he is a laugh and a character in the team.Lets now get a big aggressive striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Cheap experienced midfielder, a known quantity with ability. May not be the most exciting signing, but certainly not a disappointment. I wonder also if Kelly is considering a change of position for him -- could he play anywhere else other than as a winger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I was a bit apprehensive and underwhelmed upon hearing this news & looking at his stats for St Johnstone but I'm optimistic about it after watching his Latics Player interview - he looks fit, seems to have matured & must have kicked on from playing in Europe and winning a cup up there. And he seems genuinely happy to be back here. Two very good spells here & plenty to suggest this could be his best. He might stick around now at his age and could even be another Eyres if he's learnt how to look after himself as appears to be the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Liked Crofty the last time around and was sad to see him go but... how does he fit into 3-4-1-2? Maybe he's a plan B player ie 4-4-2 for when one of the wing backs is knackered, or when we're 2 down and it's looking like 3 any time soon. Can we not drop this 3-4-1-2 bollocks once and for all now? I'm sure Kelly was just thinking out loud in an overly candid way during his first ever live radio interview. Can we not focus on the fact he said he has "plans from A to Z"? #amf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Not sure what people's problem is here? Providing we're not spunking loads of wages on him, it basically means instead of playing a left footed James Dayton, a central midfielder like Jones or Winchester, or a striker like Poleon on the right side of midfield, we can play an actual right sided midfielder. One that won POTY the last time he was here. I'm pleased enough. Poleon is no striker.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Brilliant. I love the little fella. At last, someone with character who isn't a midfield workhorse with about as much character as a Barnsley manager. Welcome home Crofty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC33 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Sat behind Crofty in the main stand a few weeks ago - didn't realise it was him until the end of the game as he's half the size he was 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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