TheBigDog Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 1 hour ago, deyres42 said: Yes, because history isn't littered with players having a bad time somewhere and yet going on to do alright elsewhere... 10 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: Yes just look at Cornell ripping up trees on Northamptons bench, if some had their way he'd be still here playing for us in the Conference. Here’s a couple: Ian Wright A late bloomer, Arsenal’s goal-scoring legend Ian Wright wasn’t highly thought of as a young footballer. Attempting to make the grade at a multitude of different clubs, his talents weren’t enough to attract a contract offer from anyone that saw him play for a number of years – both Southend United and Brighton & Hove Albion all rejected the opportunity to sign him when he earned a trial at both clubs. Then, a lucky break came his way when a Crystal Palace scout brought him on board where he flourished thanks to a successful partnership with Mark Bright. Soon thereafter, with confidence in himself sky-high, Arsenal came calling and the rest, as they say, is history. Steve Bruce Some hardcore England and Manchester United fans might heartily disagree with this assessment of Steve Bruce, but looking back on his early attempts to break into the professional sphere, it’s clear there was something important missing from his style of play, preparation and innate ability. Turned away by the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Middlesbrough and Burnley – he was eventually deemed good enough for Gillingham. Securing a move to Manchester United, the legend of the beautiful game cemented his place among the pantheon of greats in double-quick time, but it could all have panned out so differently. Oh and Matt Smith didn’t do too badly for himself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 5 hours ago, deyres42 said: Yes, because history isn't littered with players having a bad time somewhere and yet going on to do alright elsewhere... Not this bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcshuck Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Look he's average. He's better than Wilson and Ruddy. Give me RIPLEY ??, Grant, Rachubka, Pogs, Kelly over him any time. He's ok, but getting much more credit than is due because he's a dodgy fucker. Admitting he's the best we've got at the moment, but comparing him to the names above sums it up. On a side note he's better than Richard O'Donnel and Ben '6' Amos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Perimeter West Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 2 hours ago, oafcshuck said: Look he's average. He's better than Wilson and Ruddy. Give me RIPLEY ??, Grant, Rachubka, Pogs, Kelly over him any time. He's ok, but getting much more credit than is due because he's a dodgy fucker. Admitting he's the best we've got at the moment, but comparing him to the names above sums it up. On a side note he's better than Richard O'Donnel and Ben '6' Amos. psycho the guy is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler13 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 4 hours ago, oafcshuck said: Look he's average. He's better than Wilson and Ruddy. Give me RIPLEY ??, Grant, Rachubka, Pogs, Kelly over him any time. He's ok, but getting much more credit than is due because he's a dodgy fucker. Admitting he's the best we've got at the moment, but comparing him to the names above sums it up. On a side note he's better than Richard O'Donnel and Ben '6' Amos. What planet are you on and what games have you been watching. Placide is better than any keeper we have had at Oldham for years. When he plays he gives confidence to the whole defence. He’s confident at coming for crosses and he’s a decent shot stopper. His distribution is top notch. I have not seen a goalkeeper with his quality of distribution in league one for many years. To compare him to Richard O’Donnel or Ben Amos is crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 9 hours ago, Smiler13 said: What planet are you on and what games have you been watching. Placide is better than any keeper we have had at Oldham for years. When he plays he gives confidence to the whole defence. He’s confident at coming for crosses and he’s a decent shot stopper. His distribution is top notch. I have not seen a goalkeeper with his quality of distribution in league one for many years. To compare him to Richard O’Donnel or Ben Amos is crazy. He's better than every keeper at the club and many from previous years.... He isnt better than last years keeper by a long way and this confident defence that plays in front of him leaks like a fkn sieve as does he. However he can pass better than most including Ripley which as a goalkeeper despite popular belief on here is secondary to......GOALKEEPING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 3 hours ago, palmer1 said: He's better than every keeper at the club and many from previous years.... He isnt better than last years keeper by a long way and this confident defence that plays in front of him leaks like a fkn sieve as does he. However he can pass better than most including Ripley which as a goalkeeper despite popular belief on here is secondary to......GOALKEEPING! Ripley was great. Trouble is.... he wasn’t our keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 1 minute ago, kowenicki said: Ripley was great. Trouble is.... he wasn’t our keeper. I'm sure a deal could still be done given the lack of progress he's made this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Just now, yarddog73 said: I'm sure a deal could still be done given the lack of progress he's made this season. Agreed. I’d take Ripley and Placide fighting for the Number 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_latics Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 12 hours ago, kowenicki said: Agreed. I’d take Ripley and Placide fighting for the Number 1. Ripley in goal. Johny centre mid when Byrne goes back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1onheartNew Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Placide is the best keeper/sweeper i have seen at BP since Harry Dowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) 22 hours ago, palmer1 said: He's better than every keeper at the club and many from previous years.... He isnt better than last years keeper by a long way and this confident defence that plays in front of him leaks like a fkn sieve as does he. However he can pass better than most including Ripley which as a goalkeeper despite popular belief on here is secondary to......GOALKEEPING! How many of the goals we've conceded could he have done better with? How many of the goals we've scored this season could their keeper have done better with? And lastly, how many opposition keepers we've faced have turned a striker in the box before pinging a 70 yard ball up field leading to a goal being scored...? Edited November 12, 2017 by dec666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 21 hours ago, kowenicki said: Ripley was great. Trouble is.... he wasn’t our keeper. Bryan is doing well at centre back..............................he isnt our defender Byrne runs the midfield every match......................................he isnt our midfielder Doyle is the best finisher in the division................................................he isnt our striker Come on Einstein do you get the drift what the trouble is? Do you need Uncle Simon to explain his plan to you again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 On 10/11/2017 at 5:15 PM, TheBigDog said: Here’s a couple: Ian Wright A late bloomer, Arsenal’s goal-scoring legend Ian Wright wasn’t highly thought of as a young footballer. Attempting to make the grade at a multitude of different clubs, his talents weren’t enough to attract a contract offer from anyone that saw him play for a number of years – both Southend United and Brighton & Hove Albion all rejected the opportunity to sign him when he earned a trial at both clubs. Then, a lucky break came his way when a Crystal Palace scout brought him on board where he flourished thanks to a successful partnership with Mark Bright. Soon thereafter, with confidence in himself sky-high, Arsenal came calling and the rest, as they say, is history. Steve Bruce Some hardcore England and Manchester United fans might heartily disagree with this assessment of Steve Bruce, but looking back on his early attempts to break into the professional sphere, it’s clear there was something important missing from his style of play, preparation and innate ability. Turned away by the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Middlesbrough and Burnley – he was eventually deemed good enough for Gillingham. Securing a move to Manchester United, the legend of the beautiful game cemented his place among the pantheon of greats in double-quick time, but it could all have panned out so differently. Oh and Matt Smith didn’t do too badly for himself... Wright still dresses like a twat though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler13 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 25 minutes ago, leeslover said: Wright still dresses like a twat though. What has this to do with Placide? This thread is supposed to be about Johnny Placide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 42 minutes ago, Smiler13 said: What has this to do with Placide? This thread is supposed to be about Johnny Placide. Sorry, I'll start a new thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 On 11/11/2017 at 3:45 AM, oafcshuck said: Look he's average. He's ok, but getting much more credit than is due because he's a dodgy fucker. He's better than average but I agree he's no world beater. He has, and will, drop a few bollocks over the rest of this season. His bog standard keeping isn't as good as Ripley's but while both can make a match winning save only Placide can make a match winning pass. And Ripley never lifted the crowd like JP has on several occassions. Clearly if there was a chance of signing RIpley permanent in January we'd be daft not to but, I'd be intrigued to see how he would do for us playing in this more attacking style.... Both are/were very good - let's just enjoy the fact we've got an absolute character in nets who seems to like football and is also a pretty good keeper..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 23 hours ago, kowenicki said: Ripley was great. Trouble is.... he wasn’t our keeper. Given the turnover of players nowadays players on season long loans from a higher level might now often be the ones looked back on as "great". If we "owned" a good un he'd be off within 6 to 18 months anyway..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 21 minutes ago, HarryBosch said: Given the turnover of players nowadays players on season long loans from a higher level might now often be the ones looked back on as "great". If we "owned" a good un he'd be off within 6 to 18 months anyway..... If the takeover happens I can't see why the new owner would be dipping into his pocket to sign a loanee to replace one of his own lads who is doing pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 25 minutes ago, leeslover said: If the takeover happens I can't see why the new owner would be dipping into his pocket to sign a loanee to replace one of his own lads who is doing pretty well. He might be interested in putting a decent team together instead of bleeding every resource dry at the football club - novel idea I know but it may catch on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 25 minutes ago, leeslover said: If the takeover happens I can't see why the new owner would be dipping into his pocket to sign a loanee to replace one of his own lads who is doing pretty well. Let's hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ndl1ne Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I’d be after trying for Palmer on loan or perm if Byrne is moved on by Wigan at Xmas. He hasn’t had a sniff this season. Burton are certs to go down but will be trying to sign all and sundry to try and stay up in the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 On 12/11/2017 at 9:26 PM, yarddog73 said: He might be interested in putting a decent team together instead of bleeding every resource dry at the football club - novel idea I know but it may catch on. On 12/11/2017 at 9:28 PM, HarryBosch said: Let's hope so. Revolutionary idea, can't believe no one has thought of it before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 .... drives a knackered looking Rover 200. legend already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magister Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Do its doors drop off and steam come out of the engine when he sounds the horn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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