Loco Rojo Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Morning chaps. I was just thinking this morning as i watched the FL Show, what are your thoughts on whether our midfiled would be any better if Skuse had chosen to stay? I think we are looking better as a unit in these last few games, so this isnt a criticism of our lads or anything. I was genuinly wondering what others thought about it hiw our midfield might look if things were different. I know there were mixed feelings about him when he was here as well. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Stupid question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks. Was expecting some intelligent responses, but i'll bite. Why is it stupid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Oh come on he wasn't my favourite player but our midfield has been shocking this season. He would walk into this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I agree up to the last few games and im not saying he wouldnt now but i thought Elliott (w) and Gillett have been working much better in midfield recently. I do think the midfield is starting to show signs of promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Morning chaps. I was just thinking this morning as i watched the FL Show, what are your thoughts on whether our midfiled would be any better if Skuse had chosen to stay? I think we are looking better as a unit in these last few games, so this isnt a criticism of our lads or anything. I was genuinly wondering what others thought about it hiw our midfield might look if things were different. I know there were mixed feelings about him when he was here as well. Thoughts? silly question, would have been a improvment on what we have had this season. Just look at his form for Ipswich, strong contendor for player of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfred Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I think a Skuse and Wade Elliott partnership would have been excellent for City this season. As much as I loved Albert's ability on the ball and Jon Stead's whole-hearted approach, of all the players that left in the summer it is Skuse's quiet but effective role in the middle that we are still missing. Gillett just doesn't cut it for me at the moment and for a DM he allows his opponent far too much space and time for my liking, whereas Skuse was always there to harass an opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Think things had turnt stale here for him. Always thought he was a decent championship midfielder but needed a frsh start. Losing Pearson and Kelly to long term injuries was a bigger blow than not having Skuse. An inform Skuse would have been a massive help for us this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Bring back Lee Johnson i say ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 No. Skuse was rubbish. I know it's true because I read it on OTIB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fka dagest Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 On reflection I can't help but think that Skuse is good in a good side and crap in a crap side. I think it's impossible to say how he would have done. How would he have got on under SOD or Cotterill? I don't think his presence would have made a great deal of difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 On reflection I can't help but think that Skuse is good in a good side and crap in a crap side. I think it's impossible to say how he would have done. How would he have got on under SOD or Cotterill? I don't think his presence would have made a great deal of difference. Tend to agree with this, Kelly will make more of an impact in midfield when he is back 100% match fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemmyredjeff Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 On reflection I can't help but think that Skuse is good in a good side and crap in a crap side. I think it's impossible to say how he would have done. How would he have got on under SOD or Cotterill? I don't think his presence would have made a great deal of difference. I tend to agree with this as he was never a player that could impose himself on a game and just went along with the flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Agree with dagest. We had too many players, who, individualy speaking, weren't too bad. However, a collection of these passengers together, with no leaders or confidence made for disaster. Skuse was classic for that. Typical English bottler. Sides had their willys out and were pissing all over our midfield last season and there was nothing we were doing about it. So, well done Skusey on making the most of the situation to further your own selfish ends. You were truly part of the most pathetic BCFC side I have ever witnessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 No. Skuse was rubbish. I know it's true because I read it on OTIB Add the predictable Adomah to that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I always thought he stood out as class when we played against class opposition, he was one player who never looked out of his depth. I think the move to Ipswich has probably done him a huge favour, moving away from the "local lad" baggage and working with different people has probably freshened up his game immensely. Like the much maligned Lee Johnson he is a player that you don't notice what he does until he isn't there to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Coat-trailing, Port Said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Agree with dagest. We had too many players, who, individualy speaking, weren't too bad. However, a collection of these passengers together, with no leaders or confidence made for disaster. Skuse was classic for that. Typical English bottler. Sides had their willys out and were pissing all over our midfield last season and there was nothing we were doing about it. So, well done Skusey on making the most of the situation to further your own selfish ends. You were truly part of the most pathetic BCFC side I have ever witnessed. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I liked Skuse a lot. Intelligent on the ball, rarely wasted possession. There's a reason he's playing Championship football and we are not. The sort of player you only appreciate when you no longer have him in your side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Skuse is a good player, whatever some might say about him. I do wonder if some people are predisposed to dislike our few local players. Even our record appearance holder gets stick for having the audacity to break John Atyeo's record, as if he'd awarded himself contract after contract and picked himself 646 times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I still can't forget last season when he allowed teams to walk through the midfield and score at will. I still can't forget he was one if the worst strikers of a dead ball I've ever seen. I still can't forget he allowed himself to be relegated without a fight knowing he would just leave when the season finished. And the depressing reality is a player with those traits is still better than anything we've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I still can't forget last season when he allowed teams to walk through the midfield and score at will. I still can't forget he was one if the worst strikers of a dead ball I've ever seen. I still can't forget he allowed himself to be relegated without a fight knowing he would just leave when the season finished. And the depressing reality is a player with those traits is still better than anything we've got. Pretty harsh to single out Skuse as "allowing us to be relegated". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Ex-Skuses, Ex-Skuses, Ex-Skuses.. Blimey, ....bugger me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Ex-Skuses, Ex-Skuses, Ex-Skuses.. Blimey, ....bugger me You really do create pundemonium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Coat-trailing, Port Said? Not my style Aiz, just saying what I said about both players at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Pretty harsh to single out Skuse as "allowing us to be relegated". Incorrect quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Incorrect quote. Hardly. Allowing himself to be relegated and allowing the team to be relegated are hand in hand surely! How can a player allow himself to be relegated? It's the team that goes down not individuals. There were considerably worse performers than Skuse last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Now, I don't usually listen to what Alan Shearer has to say, but on Match of the Day last night he dissected Tom Huddlestone's performance for Hull v Man C. For me, Shearer's Huddlestone summary was exactly what I always thought about Skuse. Basically - doesn't effect the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex#40 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Now, I don't usually listen to what Alan Shearer has to say, but on Match of the Day last night he dissected Tom Huddlestone's performance for Hull v Man C. For me, Shearer's Huddlestone summary was exactly what I always thought about Skuse. Basically - doesn't effect the game. I agree 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I agree 100%. And yet he is an ever present in a team doing well at a level above us. What is it that Football Coaches and Managers see that you don't I wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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