Optimistic Nut Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 At least he and Dummett are good in the dressing room and to have around the place. I know the real reason they likely stayed and got contract renewals is because FFP means we couldn't buy anyone else, but we've a limited squad with the injuries and these two bring nothing to the playing side when we're absolutely desperate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 10 hours ago, Aiston said: Don't think it's odd. We cannot replace everyone of our squad players that leaves without it hurting our starting 11. He's an excellent influence in the squad as well, seems ideal to have someone like that. At the peak of his ability he was sold by Bournemouth to us in the Championship. He’s also spent the last 2 1/2 years warming our bench because no club has ever shown any interest and he’s seemingly happy collecting a wage. I’ve no idea what this ‘influence’ is but we don’t need any of our players learning from his example if we want anything approaching a winning mentality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Ronaldo said: At the peak of his ability he was sold by Bournemouth to us in the Championship. He’s also spent the last 2 1/2 years warming our bench because no club has ever shown any interest and he’s seemingly happy collecting a wage. I’ve no idea what this ‘influence’ is but we don’t need any of our players learning from his example if we want anything approaching a winning mentality. You need good people around the squad. Experienced heads and good hearts. People who retain the linkage with the past; who know what it means to play for a team. Leadership and collective responsibility. Eddie knows best. Edited December 20, 2023 by Coffee_Johnny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 10 hours ago, gbandit said: Nothing against Ritchie at all but seeing him come on is a dispiriting feeling Aye, very frustrating to see him getting longer minutes. I'm sure he follows instructions well and is a leader but he can barely do anything productive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: At least he and Dummett are good in the dressing room and to have around the place. I know the real reason they likely stayed and got contract renewals is because FFP means we couldn't buy anyone else, but we've a limited squad with the injuries and these two bring nothing to the playing side when we're absolutely desperate. Dummett has been OK the two games he's played, and we got clean sheets against Man U and Man City. I don't have an issue with him as 25th squad member this season and you can get away with him filling in last resort defensively - particularly if he's got a decent rest of the back four around him. You can't get away with carrying players in forward areas of the pitch though. It's just so brutal especially considering our usually high intensity style of play. Ritchie has looked like a competition winner when he's got on. From what I've seen of him this year I don't think he's even Championship level anymore. He's utterly finished physically. Edited December 20, 2023 by ponsaelius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 About as useful as a set of speakers put out on the pitch which shouts at people. Really can’t believe Hall wasn’t a better option Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Could brought on Dummett at LB and moved Livra to LW and or just Hall in stead of Ritchie. But the plan worked so it wouldnt have change anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 something mast have happened since the manu cup game. he started , scored and helped us win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 2 hours ago, mouldy_uk said: About as useful as a set of speakers put out on the pitch which shouts at people. Really can’t believe Hall wasn’t a better option What happened to that winger we had who scored a lovely goal against Gateshead via a Miley cross? He looked decent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 26 minutes ago, Mikky said: What happened to that winger we had who scored a lovely goal against Gateshead via a Miley cross? He looked decent On loan in Sweatyland. No trees pulled-up as yet. (Turner-Cooke; at St Johnstone, half a dozen appearances). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 16 hours ago, Ronaldo said: No one is saying it’s his fault that he’s shit. Or that he was chiefly to blame. The decision to give him a full half of football is indefensible thought. He literally can’t contribute. Any time he comes on the pitch you are going to be worried. His lack of pace means he offers nothing going forward, and as a result the opposition can pile more men forward knowing he can't get in behind them on the counter. It's not his fault he's still here but on the pitch there's always the fear it will cost you against any half decent premier team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 This guy 🤝 Hating Corner flags. I've low key missed the radge bastard booting the shit out the corner flag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Love the guy. Get him in at left back (more chance than Livramento). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 What a shit goal that was glad he scored it though and it could've set up an amazing result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Really pleased for him, get in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 10 more years! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Sometimes heroes gan radge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 In 2024, I have been able to see Hollywood Rock return and now the return of the battered corner flag celebration courtesy of this bloke. What a time to be alive! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 If you told me in 2016 that this guy would be saving our ass 8 years later I’d have been thrilled Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) Hate flags, gan radge. Forget bringing Bournemouth to Ritchie. Ritchie brought it to Bournemouth. Edited February 17 by Joelinton7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 hour ago, Klaus said: 10 more years! The crowd were singing that song after he scored weren't they? It did put a smile on my face, not gonna lie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Nice trip down memory lane seeing him kick the shit out of that flag like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Just now, Kid Icarus said: Nice trip down memory lane seeing him kick the shit out of that flag like. Best part of the whole game for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Love the bloke. Not much ability, but as a pro you couldn’t wish for anyone better. He’s still apart of the leadership group and a big influence apparently, given his playing time it’s a testament to his character to maintain that status within the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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