Former Pirate Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Hello guys and gals, it's been a while. I hope you've all had a great start to the new year, and that you all had a great Christmas. So... Matty Taylor. I'm not going to pretend I'm not disappointed that it's you of all people Taylor has joined, but unlike some of our more, shall we say 'passionate' fans, I can offer a slightly more balanced view. Firstly, the club are to blame here, for allowing a paltry release clause of the rumoured £300k in his new contract, given that although he was a free agent, he will no doubt have enjoyed a significant pay rise in the last six months. I don't necessarily blame Matty too much, ultimately as a lower league footballer it's more of a job than a passion, albeit a great job, so if he's taking his wages from say £2k a week to, what, £10k? Even £8k a week then I can not blame him. At those levels, the increase in wage makes a much bigger difference than Van Persie earning another £30k a week when he is already on £50k. Fair f*cks to him. Ad a player, I've always had a mixed view personally, he scores goals of course, and I'm sure he will for you if you have a decent amount of creativity in the side (he doesn't score many solo goals). He's frustrating at times as he has been known to waste a lot of chances, particularly one-on-one chances, but will then smash one in from 20 yards. A bit of an enigma. He's a goalscorer though, his stats don't lie, and that's why you've bought him, clearly. Whether he converts 20% or 100% of chances, he will run his balls off for you (that's another subject - keep a close eye on any silverware he may win with you!). No sour grapes, of course I'd rather he was in our side than not! He's a decent player who, regardless of the team, deserves a crack at the Championship. Anyway, I'm off for a quick pray that we re-sign Rickie Lambert by 11pm...!! Best wishes all. FP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Fair do's, mate, thanks for the heads-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Fair play Fordingbridge Not sure I or too many of us would be so gracious if it was the other way round Respect fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Good to hear from you @Fordingbridge Pirate you were always one of the exceptions as a poster on this board. Thank you for your views on the guy, not sure how he will fit in or things will have to change for him to do so, or whether initially he will be "spelling" Tammy, but he has certainly stopped the incessant chat about the Manager at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 My BRFC "mates" say he's "a lazy shit". Seem bitter to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks for appra FP. Tbh I haven't taken much notice of the gas with you being in a lower league but obviously hear Taylor's name on the local tv. Lets hope he can make the step up against more organised defences and better defenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollydog Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks for what sounds like a sensible assessment, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Fair play FP nice to hear from a blue about MT without wishing him a serious injury etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Like that, huge respect for ya posting that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnclosureSurge Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 11 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Good to hear from you @Fordingbridge Pirate you were always one of the exceptions as a poster on this board. Thank you for your views on the guy, not sure how he will fit in or things will have to change for him to do so, or whether initially he will be "spelling" Tammy, but he has certainly stopped the incessant chat about the Manager at least. I'd imagine that in August 2017 we'll start with Djuric and Taylor up front. Till then, an impact sub, or maybe start occasionally alongside Tammy giving Djuric a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I think it's great that after all these years, we are finally adopting the Bristol Rovers recruitment policy. Take a lower league player with non league experience for pennies and seeing if we can turn him in to a player who can score goals and then sell him on at a huge profit. Thanks for signing Matty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 As always Fordingbridge Pirate shows some class. Fair play to you mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 With regards to the 300K, your board did not have much of a choice, Taylor was in the driving seat to sign a new contract or not, so it would have been down to him and advisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Brilliant you can come on here and say all that mate. Rovers do have a knack of finding great strikers and bringing them on. We could do with some of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 11 minutes ago, southvillekiddy said: Brilliant you can come on here and say all that mate. Rovers do have a knack of finding great strikers and bringing them on. We could do with some of that. You just know that Taylor will be the first one who suddenly stops scoring & who's career hits the rails !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Pirate Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Ah thanks guys, nice to hear from you all again. Yeah we have historically done OK with non-league strikers, hopefully we pull another one out of the bag this evening with the chap from Dover that DC seems keen on. On a side note, what's the feeling toward Fact Hunt Jnr now? Seemed for all the world as if he'd never make deadline day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boss hogg Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Fordingbridge Pirate said: Hello guys and gals, it's been a while. I hope you've all had a great start to the new year, and that you all had a great Christmas. So... Matty Taylor. I'm not going to pretend I'm not disappointed that it's you of all people Taylor has joined, but unlike some of our more, shall we say 'passionate' fans, I can offer a slightly more balanced view. Firstly, the club are to blame here, for allowing a paltry release clause of the rumoured £300k in his new contract, given that although he was a free agent, he will no doubt have enjoyed a significant pay rise in the last six months. I don't necessarily blame Matty too much, ultimately as a lower league footballer it's more of a job than a passion, albeit a great job, so if he's taking his wages from say £2k a week to, what, £10k? Even £8k a week then I can not blame him. At those levels, the increase in wage makes a much bigger difference than Van Persie earning another £30k a week when he is already on £50k. Fair f*cks to him. Ad a player, I've always had a mixed view personally, he scores goals of course, and I'm sure he will for you if you have a decent amount of creativity in the side (he doesn't score many solo goals). He's frustrating at times as he has been known to waste a lot of chances, particularly one-on-one chances, but will then smash one in from 20 yards. A bit of an enigma. He's a goalscorer though, his stats don't lie, and that's why you've bought him, clearly. Whether he converts 20% or 100% of chances, he will run his balls off for you (that's another subject - keep a close eye on any silverware he may win with you!). No sour grapes, of course I'd rather he was in our side than not! He's a decent player who, regardless of the team, deserves a crack at the Championship. Anyway, I'm off for a quick pray that we re-sign Rickie Lambert by 11pm...!! Best wishes all. FP ffs your nearly an ok gashead . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Pirate Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 7 minutes ago, boss hogg said: ffs your nearly an ok gashead . Ah thanks pal, that's almost a proposal down your way, isn't it? Gimme six, brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 11 minutes ago, Fordingbridge Pirate said: Ah thanks guys, nice to hear from you all again. Yeah we have historically done OK with non-league strikers, hopefully we pull another one out of the bag this evening with the chap from Dover that DC seems keen on. On a side note, what's the feeling toward Fact Hunt Jnr now? Seemed for all the world as if he'd never make deadline day!! We'll let you know at ten to ten tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 26 minutes ago, Fordingbridge Pirate said: Ah thanks pal, that's almost a proposal down your way, isn't it? Gimme six, brother. Funniest post I've read in donkeys !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Seen all his Gas goals on the 'tube,, he's bright in the box and takes his chances, sort of like a better Agard, he will score well for the City, trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 19 minutes ago, Fordingbridge Pirate said: Ah thanks guys, nice to hear from you all again. Yeah we have historically done OK with non-league strikers, hopefully we pull another one out of the bag this evening with the chap from Dover that DC seems keen on. On a side note, what's the feeling toward Fact Hunt Jnr now? Seemed for all the world as if he'd never make deadline day!! Deadline Day - I thought he'd never make Christmas! Think he's very lucky that SL has invested in him as part of the future for the club. It's brave ( or naively foolish) to stick with a manager given the sort of run we are on ( not sure run is the right word to describe it - slump or plummet might be more apt) but he does seem to be backing him given the new signings we've made. Having said all that, unless we get wins and quickly I think the pressure from restless fans will be to much for Sl to resist making a change. Hope LJ can turn it around, but sadly, I'm not holding my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 You can't come on here making sense and saying your a gas head, it's one or the other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Was going to put the usual polite Double Post but as the swear filters not working Fuck Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray White Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Summed his style up in the same way as a gashed at work today. I'm encouraged by what you're saying about his non stop running which is definitely needed. I am a bit concerned though about where the assists are going to come from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 39 minutes ago, Fordingbridge Pirate said: Ah thanks guys, nice to hear from you all again. Yeah we have historically done OK with non-league strikers, hopefully we pull another one out of the bag this evening with the chap from Dover that DC seems keen on. On a side note, what's the feeling toward Fact Hunt Jnr now? Seemed for all the world as if he'd never make deadline day!! Tbf, there are a few gasheads on here that aren't tools. @In the Net @bert tann as well as yourself Mr Pirate. Thanks for showing your acquaintances how they will be treated on OTIB if they didn't start with the stupidity. Only wish some of us can have healthy debate/friendly banter over on gaschat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Pirate Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 22 minutes ago, downendcity said: Deadline Day - I thought he'd never make Christmas! Think he's very lucky that SL has invested in him as part of the future for the club. It's brave ( or naively foolish) to stick with a manager given the sort of run we are on ( not sure run is the right word to describe it - slump or plummet might be more apt) but he does seem to be backing him given the new signings we've made. Having said all that, unless we get wins and quickly I think the pressure from restless fans will be to much for Sl to resist making a change. Hope LJ can turn it around, but sadly, I'm not holding my breath. At least he's planning for the future by signing a proven League One goalscorer. (today of all days you can let me have that one!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 4 hours ago, 1bristolcity said: Seen all his Gas goals on the 'tube,, he's bright in the box and takes his chances, sort of like a better Agard, he will score well for the City, trust me. Problem with highlights is they do not show all the ones any player misses! I think for what it is worth right now he is kind of on a par with Agard. No shame in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 An accurate summary from FB. You'll need to be patient with Mr T, as he does miss a fair few chances and will need to adjust to the faster pace of the Championship. Giving him a few pointers regarding the offside rule might be useful - or the linesmen could end up with RSI. The reality is that for 99% of footballers these days, it is a job, and if Joe Bloggs Utd down the road offer more money, then they're off. It is a short career, he's almost 27, so probably his last chance to go for the big pay packet. Securing a better future for his family is a priority for him, the same as the rest of us. I guess the opportunity to ply his trade in a higher league for three months may have influenced his decision too! He's not from Bristol, and he's never experienced the heat and passion of a Bristol derby, but, for me, he's lost his "legend" status in our history by moving across town. He was part of our rise from the ashes, and for that I thank him, and I am not one of those who could wish any ill will upon a player. DC obviously saw something in him, and stuck with him when it looked like he couldn't hit a barn door - 'tis going to be a hard pill to swallow if you lot end up reaping the benefits of this! Was this signing to deflect the heat from LJ? Did SL see it as a legitimate way of stopping the progress of the noisy neighbours, who are creeping closer, and could end up being a big embarrasment to him, given the money he's invested? Will Mr Taylor end up being nothing but a glorified bench warmer? Interesting times ahead on both sides of the river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonwurzel Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 14 hours ago, EnclosureSurge said: I'd imagine that in August 2017 we'll start with Djuric and Taylor up front. Till then, an impact sub, or maybe start occasionally alongside Tammy giving Djuric a rest. Djuric will be on the bench Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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