Minhosa Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Now that we're virtually assured of safety I'd like to think we're looking to players to move us on a step next season and Routledge (for all the good he did last year) isn't going to do that. There's a top player in there somewhere but he's never produced it at the top level so I'm not entirely against this move PROVIDED we bring a body in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Wonder if Sir Benjamin of Arfa will pounce on his favey number now. Wonder if players can change numbers in mid season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Good move for all concerned. Has been found out at this level, almost as bad as Jonas in his end product but with far less contribution in the middle third. IIRC I think it was brummie a few months into the second half of last season who was saying that Routledge would be like this, back when we were wondering how we had aquired what looked to be a quality pacey winger for peanuts - that prediction has turned out to be spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I think he's underrated. Seems to have some sort of mental block when it comes to crossing in the PL, but something I think would come with games and confidence. He's certainly worth keeping as a squad player. He hasn't exactly been given a chance in the PL, he played well at the start of the season and was the best player on the pitch against Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Weird player him, seems to good for the Championship yet always been pants at this level, despite his early spell. Still looks a bit early to give up on him, in my opinion. I'd have waited until the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Wonder if Pardew sees Gosling as his replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I think he's underrated. Seems to have some sort of mental block when it comes to crossing in the PL, but something I think would come with games and confidence. He's certainly worth keeping as a squad player. He hasn't exactly been given a chance in the PL, he played well at the start of the season and was the best player on the pitch against Chelsea. Aye, wouldn't be too keen on this. We're lacking in depth on the wing as it is and unless we're planning on bringing a winger in, this is going to leave us pretty thin. Plus, Routledge is a decent player to bring on in the final 20 mins of a game against a tired fullback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I think he's underrated. Seems to have some sort of mental block when it comes to crossing in the PL, but something I think would come with games and confidence. He's certainly worth keeping as a squad player. He hasn't exactly been given a chance in the PL, he played well at the start of the season and was the best player on the pitch against Chelsea. Aye, wouldn't be too keen on this. We're lacking in depth on the wing as it is and unless we're planning on bringing a winger in, this is going to leave us pretty thin. Plus, Routledge is a decent player to bring on in the final 20 mins of a game against a tired fullback. Totally agree, it's far too soon to write him off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 He's 24-25 and this has happened at more than one club though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Now that we're virtually assured of safety I'd like to think we're looking to players to move us on a step next season and Routledge (for all the good he did last year) isn't going to do that. There's a top player in there somewhere but he's never produced it at the top level so I'm not entirely against this move PROVIDED we bring a body in. We are 7 points ahead of relegation, take it easy, it can turn fast On the same number of points after 22 games as we were after 29 games last time out (with the table looking pretty similar to last time as well). Plus a lot of the teams below us get well under a point per game on average. I'd say virtually assured of safety is pretty apt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I think he's underrated. Seems to have some sort of mental block when it comes to crossing in the PL, but something I think would come with games and confidence. He's certainly worth keeping as a squad player. He hasn't exactly been given a chance in the PL, he played well at the start of the season and was the best player on the pitch against Chelsea. Aye, wouldn't be too keen on this. We're lacking in depth on the wing as it is and unless we're planning on bringing a winger in, this is going to leave us pretty thin. Plus, Routledge is a decent player to bring on in the final 20 mins of a game against a tired fullback. He did incredibly well to relieve the pressure against Wigan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 It's a shame but he seems to thrive on knowing he's better than everyone else but when he thinks he might not be, his bottle goes. Unfortunately it leaves us looking very one paced and pace is always a dangerous weapon off the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 He's 24-25 and this has happened at more than one club though. So he's not the best winger in the world, noone is asking him to be. But if people want Jonas in the side, then I don't see why Routledge shouldn't be at least in the squad. It's not like he's bad (he was very much a part of the side that had success early in the season) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 He's 24-25 and this has happened at more than one club though. This. ps. he's 26. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Bothroyd thinks it's a good signing anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Strange one tbh considering Barton is first choice, i would have thought that Routledge is about the best back-up we could hope for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Strange one tbh considering Barton is first choice, i would have thought that Routledge is about the best back-up we could hope for. Its not really he isnt good enough for the prem, whether starting or coming off the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Strange one tbh considering Barton is first choice, i would have thought that Routledge is about the best back-up we could hope for. Its not really he isnt good enough for the prem, whether starting or coming off the bench. But in our current position are we going to get someone good enough to replace him that would be happy starting on the bench? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 We could get a player who will compete for a first team place, rather then accept a place on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'm not a big fan of Routledge but i don't see how a loan would benefit us in any way. Suggests we're still in the market for a winger, though. I wonder who Plan E/F is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 We could get a player who will compete for a first team place, rather then accept a place on the bench. That's it really. He's never going to be first choice here. Move on if there's an interested club and look for someone to compete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 We could get a player who will compete for a first team place, rather then accept a place on the bench. I don't mean accept a place on the bench, it's just that Barton has to start RW the way he is playing so which top class replacement would come in knowing they wouldn't be starting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'm not a big fan of Routledge but i don't see how a loan would benefit us in any way. Suggests we're still in the market for a winger, though. I wonder who Plan E/F is? Hopefully it is with a view to buy or some clause in it that they have to buy him if promoted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Interesting to make a team of players maybe too good for the Championship (or good anyway) and not good enough for the Premier League. Carson Routledge M.Bent Chopra Earnshaw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Interesting to make a team of players maybe too good for the Championship (or good anyway) and not good enough for the Premier League. Carson Routledge M.Bent Chopra Earnshaw Harewood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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