disjointed Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Hemel latic said: Effiong absolutely schooled Varney on Saturday, I would have been surprised if he got quite as much change out of Clarke. I like to be positive about our playing staff but also think we need to guard against over rating new players on the basis of a novelty factor. Varney is 25yo, not played much above this level, less than 100 games at this level, let's not get carried away. I expect Peter Clarke to return on Saturday. I don't think anyone is getting carried away, Yarney deserved his 2nd chance at CB after the York game, Clarke got himself stupidly sent off, no way he was straight back in after his suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, disjointed said: I don't think anyone is getting carried away, Yarney deserved his 2nd chance at CB after the York game, Clarke got himself stupidly sent off, no way he was straight back in after his suspension. I think people saying he has to be one of our first choice centre backs next season after two games for us, whilst trying to earn a contract, is getting carried away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemel latic Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I try to be measured in my assessments of our players and perhaps I have been a little harsh on Yarney, that might perhaps have been influenced by the rave reviews he received in the two previous games. Effiong scored and won a penalty that he failed to convert, both of which came in Yarney's right centre channel. Even though some that watched on the stream thought it may not have been a penalty, it was won on the back of Effiong's almost complete dominance over Yarney, both on the deck and in the air. The needless yellow that Varney earned for pushing Effiong was evidence of his frustration at struggling with a superior opponent. It has to be considered a bad day at the office. I can accept he might be a useful squad player, is he a better right back? He might even develop it into a first choice player. I'm just advising caution on the basis of what I saw at the weekend, more evidence required. A big, commanding centre half would definitely be on my wish list in respect of those 6/7 players we might sign to finish off the squad for 23/24, I don't think that player is Yarney on the basis of what I have seen so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, oafc1955 said: That’s a bit unfair…he’s a real handful and would give any defender in this division and probably the one above a torrid time! He'd definitely have given someone 3 years past his sell by date physically a going over. The talking up of Clarke is lovely as he's a hero but he's way past it. You can't cheat time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 47 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said: I think people saying he has to be one of our first choice centre backs next season after two games for us, whilst trying to earn a contract, is getting carried away... Has anyone actually said he ‘has to be one of first two centre back next season’ I think the only one getting carried away- is your good self. He’s played well, looks a better option than J Clarke and can play two positions, and has good experience of the league. Would I be happy to give him a deal after his trial and his initial games, yes as he would be a useful addition. Players have been signed on a lot less proof, or even worse as a bigger gamble- let’s give very injury prone 57 year old Chris Porter a deal. Let’s not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samgoafc Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Speaking of Yarney - contract signed until end of 2023/2024 season https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2023/february/02022023-yarney-extends-deal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemel latic Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, samgoafc said: Speaking of Yarney - contract signed until end of 2023/2024 season https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2023/february/02022023-yarney-extends-deal/ Josef Yaney, Yarney Yarney Yarney Reg Varney, Varney Varney Varney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, samgoafc said: Speaking of Yarney - contract signed until end of 2023/2024 season https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2023/february/02022023-yarney-extends-deal/ Probably be on the bench now, on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 7 hours ago, samgoafc said: Speaking of Yarney - contract signed until end of 2023/2024 season https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2023/february/02022023-yarney-extends-deal/ Sinnot will be fuming with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 8 hours ago, League one forever said: Sinnot will be fuming with this. Will I? Why...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said: Will I? Why...? Sometimes you come across as having a good dry sense of humour, other times not so much. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 The B team have gone quiet, I wonder why they've stopped arranging friendles to give the squad players some match practice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, BP1960 said: The B team have gone quiet, I wonder why they've stopped arranging friendles to give the squad players some match practice? Lot of teams playing Saturday-Tuesday at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 33 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Lot of teams playing Saturday-Tuesday at the moment. Not throughout lower level non league. Lots available for mid week games if they explore that option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Official complaint ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 41 minutes ago, LaticsPete said: Official complaint ? Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 21 hours ago, BP1960 said: Not throughout lower level non league. Lots available for mid week games if they explore that option. Considering the B team consists mainly of "players" I never want to see anywhere near the first team ever again, I am not too fussed about them getting games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 8 hours ago, Chaddyexile84 said: Considering the B team consists mainly of "players" I never want to see anywhere near the first team ever again, I am not too fussed about them getting games Yeah, the B team is weird isn’t it. It’s not like we’ve got two quality 11’s and you need to keep them fit. We have a good 15/16 and about twenty you’d release t'mora if you could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, League one forever said: It’s not like we’ve got two quality 11’s and you need to keep them fit. We have a good 15/16 and about twenty you’d release t'mora if you could. Steady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 13 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: Steady Norman Kitching Hogan Yarney Sutton Couto P Clarke Tollit Rooney Abraham Shelton Sheron Reid Nuttall Fondop. Granted two loans- but not far off. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Just now, League one forever said: Norman Kitching Hogan Yarney Sutton Couto P Clarke Tollit Rooney Abraham Shelton Sheron Reid Nuttall Fondop. Granted two loans- but not far off. . Gardner and Burgess for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, LightDN123 said: Gardner and Burgess for me Mmm. Gardner likes to give us a twenty minute spell once every two months- to remind us he was a player once, and Burgess is like the scarlett pimpernel so it’s hard to judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Not sure I'd class all of those as 'good' tbh. We're still in a relegation battle ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: Not sure I'd class all of those as 'good' tbh. We're still in a relegation battle ffs. They are the best of what we had and the new signings- who are all on long contracts. They are good players, (their pedigree and/or achievements speak for themselves) and they are largely blameless for being in a relegation battle. We all know why we’re struggling, and it’s not a lack of quality. Otherwise - how on earth are Woking 3rd. . . ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Hogan, P Clarke, Rooney, Sheron, Reid to pick just five, have been at best poor so far if you take the season as a whole. Yarney, Sutton, Cuoto, Shelton, Nuttall, Abraham have played a handful of games between them. Norman, Tollit, Fondop and Kitching have done ok. I don't think you can put all the blame on the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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