BP1960 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Bristolatic said: Having read some more of this thread, I'm concerned if we have two keepers that aren't up to standard. Like others on here, I was also a goalkeeper. Although it's 40 years since I stopped playing at the age of 34, even back then I was taught two hands behind the ball wherever possible, take everybody and everything with you to get to a cross (it's YOUR box, not theirs) and, if you can't dive and catch, make sure you parry it away from goal. Why is it so different now? They're just basics that should be drummed into every keeper from day one. I can't believe we've nothing at the other end of the pitch either and, if Vera's the answer (no 9 shirt ), I'm buggered if I know what the question was. Maybe Azankpo and Wilson will come good, but they need to hit the ground running. I wouldn't be surprised if Halifax turn us over on Tuesday and at least that would show the clowns that they should have done everything to keep PW. For the first time since the 1950s, I'm despondent about the way this club is going and I don't see it getting any better. I fear a hammering at Forest Green. I'm as old as you and I'm sure you'd agree this lot aren't anywhere near the same level as the 1960s 4th division teams. We enjoyed watching players who stayed at the club for years, not here today gone tomorrow merchants. This is one of the problems IMO. no continuity. Edited July 27, 2019 by BP1960 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 51 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Out of scores of goalkeepers available, who chose these two? Probably the same clown who favoured Placide, Wison and Ruddy in favour of our player of the year and record clean sheet holder Connor Ripley. You seriously have to question our recruitment policy and I'm just glad the dickhead whose bringing these donkies in is ultimately going to be made accountable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 16 minutes ago, BP1960 said: I'm as old as you and I'm sure you'd agree this lot aren't anywhere near the same level as the 1960s 4th division teams. We enjoyed watching players who stayed at the club for years, not here today gone tomorrow merchants. This is one of the problems IMO. no continuity. Times change. It's very rare players stay for a long time anywhere now, especially down this end of the leagues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Bout time folk started getting behind the lads. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkleking Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: Why did we let Zues go?.. a reserve, but better than both these. Zeus was out of contract. He was offered a new deal but declined. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 45 minutes ago, Bristolatic said: Having read some more of this thread, I'm concerned if we have two keepers that aren't up to standard. Like others on here, I was also a goalkeeper. Although it's 40 years since I stopped playing at the age of 34, even back then I was taught two hands behind the ball wherever possible, take everybody and everything with you to get to a cross (it's YOUR box, not theirs) and, if you can't dive and catch, make sure you parry it away from goal. Why is it so different now? They're just basics that should be drummed into every keeper from day one. I can't believe we've nothing at the other end of the pitch either and, if Vera's the answer (no 9 shirt ), I'm buggered if I know what the question was. Maybe Azankpo and Wilson will come good, but they need to hit the ground running. I wouldn't be surprised if Halifax turn us over on Tuesday and at least that would show the clowns that they should have done everything to keep PW. For the first time since the 1950s, I'm despondent about the way this club is going and I don't see it getting any better. I fear a hammering at Forest Green. Wilson will be like the duck, greedy and win the odd game for us if we some how dont concede a bag full. We really are fucked this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 26 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: Probably the same clown who favoured Placide, Wison and Ruddy in favour of our player of the year and record clean sheet holder Connor Ripley. You seriously have to question our recruitment policy and I'm just glad the dickhead whose bringing these donkies in is ultimately going to be made accountable. In fairness, even though he could give you heart failure at times, he wasn't a bad keeper at first. At least he claimed crosses, pulled off some incredible saves and could set attacks going. He was never the same after his mother passed away and I think that is the Placide that many remember. But, yes, Wilson and Ruddy were dreadful. I can't argue with your points about the crap recruitment, though. Someone, somewhere is deluded if they think some if this lot are going to be good enough. Granted, I've not seen any of them in the flesh yet, but the highlights thus far and the posts on here tell me a very sad story. Trouble is, I honestly believe (and I've said this before) that Marco and Mo think their recruits are a class above and far too good for this division. How wrong they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, Sparkleking said: Zeus was out of contract. He was offered a new deal but declined. Probably didn't want to be part of a circus any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Dick_Valentine said: 25/1 for Latics to be lowest scoring team in League 2 this season, thank me later. Who with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 26 minutes ago, mcfluff1985 said: Times change. It's very rare players stay for a long time anywhere now, especially down this end of the leagues Sometimes things don't change for the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Dave_Og said: Who with? Bet Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 6 minutes ago, Bristolatic said: In fairness, even though he could give you heart failure at times, he wasn't a bad keeper at first. At least he claimed crosses, pulled off some incredible saves and could set attacks going. He was never the same after his mother passed away and I think that is the Placide that many remember. But, yes, Wilson and Ruddy were dreadful. I can't argue with your points about the crap recruitment, though. Someone, somewhere is deluded if they think some if this lot are going to be good enough. Granted, I've not seen any of them in the flesh yet, but the highlights thus far and the posts on here tell me a very sad story. Trouble is, I honestly believe (and I've said this before) that Marco and Mo think their recruits are a class above and far too good for this division. How wrong they are. Smacks of agents touting players around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Pretty toxic that people aren't getting behind the lads, absolute agendas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Just now, BP1960 said: Smacks of Omar Lemsagam touting players around. FIFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 20 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Bout time folk started getting behind the lads. They won't get behind the likes of Vera and his ilk and I think you know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Pretty toxic that people aren't getting behind the lads, absolute agendas. Parted with a tenner today - smacks self in face for being a twat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 1 minute ago, deyres42 said: Pretty toxic that people aren't getting behind the lads, absolute agendas. How does supporting the team on the field, but knowing their shortcomings sit with you? I'll be supporting them next Saturday, shouting, screaming, singing and willing them to win, but won't hold back with criticisms if they're justified. If they're not good enough for this division, it isn't their fault. It's the fault of the nut cases that brought them in when they're out of their depth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, Bristolatic said: How does supporting the team on the field, but knowing their shortcomings sit with you? I'll be supporting them next Saturday, shouting, screaming, singing and willing them to win, but won't hold back with criticisms if they're justified. If they're not good enough for this division, it isn't their fault. It's the fault of the nut cases that brought them in when they're out of their depth. Personally I think every fan walking through the door validates the Lemsagams to continue doing what they are doing but I absolutely understand anybody who just wants to get behind the lads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankies6 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 2 hours ago, BP1960 said: Out of scores of goalkeepers available, who chose these two? No idea... if I was in the centre of defense in front of woods it would effect confidence.. Woods dropped a straight forward ball from a 1st half corner, and I heard someone say give him benefit of the doubt as the ball is wet.. My coaches would rollock me for dropped balls in the danger areas disregards of weather condition.. I've no idea what the scouting policy is on keepers at the club , what are they looking for with modern game keepers, surely it would be in all major attributes.We are in for a long hard season if our two are the best we could get... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 19 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Personally I think every fan walking through the door validates the Lemsagams to continue doing what they are doing but I absolutely understand anybody who just wants to get behind the lads. We all want to get behind the lads, but they need to show us they deserve our faith. The reality is some of these signings aren't up to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 58 minutes ago, Sparkleking said: Zeus was out of contract. He was offered a new deal but declined. Clever lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankies6 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Sparkleking said: Zeus was out of contract. He was offered a new deal but declined. Zeus was nothing more than a bench warmer at the club.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankies6 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 9 minutes ago, BP1960 said: We all want to get behind the lads, but they need to show us they deserve our faith. The reality is some of these signings aren't up to it. Yes well and truly behind the team , cant wait for the season to start but a little sceptical as to how its going to go but us being the latic are guaranteed to have nothing more than a rollercoaster ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, Frankies6 said: Zeus was nothing more than a bench warmer at the club.. He's better than the two we've got. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, Frankies6 said: Zeus was nothing more than a bench warmer at the club.. You haven't seen these two then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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