Jin Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Makes me laugh all these people saying that our club has no ambition of getting to the premier league but then say they want to bring JET back to the club! No disrespect to JET as he did great stuff for us in league 1 and scored that amazing goal against Rovers. But really? Are the people on Twitter just kissing his ass or do they really want him back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Just now, Kid on a diet said: Makes me laugh all these people saying that our club has no ambition of getting to the premier league but then say they want to bring JET back to the club! No disrespect to JET as he did great stuff for us in league 1 and scored that amazing goal against Rovers. But really? Are the people on Twitter just kissing his ass or do they really want him back? Being honest, lots of it is just nostalgia. Lots of us loved watching him play and deep down we know that given the standard he's played at for the last few years, combined with his historical lack of application, the chances of him coming in and hitting the ground running are fairly slim. Then again, he has more footballing talent than anyone else in our squad even now. Inevitably a part of me thinks a low risk trial to see whether he's still got it is a good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippintogg Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Who can forget this, Jet v the gas. Happy days, but lack of consistency was always an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Swede said: What a player. The gifted or identified as being mercurial type player in these days seems to mean unplayable or trouble. But it's exactly gifted players like him that excites fans and make you want to pay to watch. People have many different views on so called mavericks like JET, Jacki & Trunds but in my opinion they should be marvelled at when you have the opportunity to see them play for however brief they wear the shirt. Trundle had zero end product. Lots of prancing around (very slowly) but bar one game, achieved very little for us. Swansea must have laughed their arses off when we bought him. Jacki and JET, on the other hand, could do it - but only when they could be arsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I think @JonDolmannailed it in the head, and something I’ve said before...his body was not built for the demands of Championship football. He was quite an odd shape, his shoulders resembled an American Football player with his shoulder pads on!! I could imagine he’d have to spend all week trying to keep in shape, but be knackered on match day as a result. Lovely left foot, good stride pattern to create that half a yard. Glad I got to see him play in 13/14 and 14/15...and during that great season, he didn’t kick off through lack of game time. I think it suited him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Just now, Davefevs said: I think @JonDolmannailed it in the head, and something I’ve said before...his body was not built for the demands of Championship football. He was quite an odd shape, his shoulders resembled an American Football player with his shoulder pads on!! I could imagine he’d have to spend all week trying to keep in shape, but be knackered on match day as a result. Lovely left foot, good stride pattern to create that half a yard. Glad I got to see him play in 13/14 and 14/15...and during that great season, he didn’t kick off through lack of game time. I think it suited him. To be fair, I’m not sure his body is that dissimilar to Traore at wolves. The main difference I suppose being one has honed it better than the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I remember watching him and Nicky Maynard play against us for MK Dons once. Both ex-City strikers, who on their day were great. They were absolute dogsh17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Can’t remember what game it was during the 14/15 season but I think it was during the spell Wilb’s was injured and jet started a few games . The opposition defence were absolutely petrified of him. Constantly waltzing into the box and walked the ball in the net . Can just remember laughing as the defence just kept backing off . Amazing natural talent and cotts probably got the best out of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I loved him when he was here, a player that, when he got the ball on the half way line you genuinely didn`t have a clue whether he was going to give it away and we`d let in a goal or he was going to waltz through half their team and bang one in the top corner. I can still see that goal from the free kick v Port Vale in my mind to this day. He was such a likeable bloke too that the rest of the team were happy to put in a bit extra to carry him unlike Tomlin. However, we saw the absolute best of his career (and I count myself lucky that I did) and he is no doubt a shadow of his former self now. One thing I would like to know if it was true or not is the story about when we played Dagenham & Redbridge in the cup and we were 2-1 up. JET was loitering on the touchline in the Atyeo/Williams corner when someone supposedly shouted `score us another mate, I`ve got a bet on 3-1` whereupon he grinned and when the ball came to him, cut inside and popped it in the opposite corner. How about trying for A Cider With........ @Shtanley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Best DJ to ever play football Cant believe some want him back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Dog shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I don't think we should sign him, but watching this makes me think we should give him a 50 year contract, make him Mayor of the city and let him take his pick from any of our wives/girlfriends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 16 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Best DJ to ever play football Cant believe some want him back! Not correct. The DJ who is best at football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 What have we got to lose from offering JET a trial if he really is that keen to play for us? He’s the kind of player who could turn a match with just one move. He’s certainly the most exciting player that we have had in the last 20 years. And as we are going to have 5 replacements next season, it’s going to be more like American Football, where you can almost pick a bench with a couple of “special” players, when the need arises. Could JET be one of those? No idea, and neither does anyone else unless you give him a go. He certainly has more natural talent than most players at Championship level and he’s only 29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 2 hours ago, cidercity1987 said: I don't disagree, but 'not up to standard' jeeeessss Every manager he’s played under must be wrong 2 hours ago, cidercity1987 said: 2 hours ago, cidercity1987 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Can't believe what I'm reading. Some people actually suggesting it? Give over. Yes he had a couple of good scoring seasons but he was always frustrating to watch. One minute looked like Messi, the next, Bas Savage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Dr Balls said: What have we got to lose from offering JET a trial if he really is that keen to play for us? He’s the kind of player who could turn a match with just one move. He’s certainly the most exciting player that we have had in the last 20 years. And as we are going to have 5 replacements next season, it’s going to be more like American Football, where you can almost pick a bench with a couple of “special” players, when the need arises. Could JET be one of those? No idea, and neither does anyone else unless you give him a go. He certainly has more natural talent than most players at Championship level and he’s only 29. He failed a trial at Cheltenham mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 22 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Best DJ to ever play football Cant believe some want him back! Swazzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I liked JET when he played for us but would I want him back, hell no, he isn't anywhere near the level we require these days. He has nothing to offer the club and we need to stop clinging to nostalgia and past players and move the club forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_s Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I'd give him a rolling contract but only a couple of months at a time. His ability can't be questioned but his attitude is the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 The bloke was absolutely class on his day. I loved watching him and was one of his biggest fans. Anyone that genuinely wants him back surely can’t be serious though!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboBCFC Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 If you had not followed his career, after watching a 5 minute YouTube video of his highlights you'd have thought he'd be playing week in week out in the prem. Unfortunately as many have alluded to he never produced that consistently. Having said that I very much look back on his time here with rose tinted specs. If the budget is tight this year post Covid and Fammy gets sold, leaving us with Wells, Weimann and Semenyo, I'd much rather have JET as our 4th choice forward than Watkins for example. But really depends quite how badly our finances have been affected and what budget we are working with this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Definitely one of my favourite players over the years. Never seen anyone else like him play for City tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Jet has enormous talent if only he could of had the physical ability of a Robbie Turner or Steve Torpey and then he would of been top class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 He’s obviously not coming back here - despite unbelievable natural ability he was as lazy as they come and had no interest in putting in the hard work. One about 4 or 5 City players who genuinely got me off my seat when he got the ball. Scored some outrageous goals - many long rangers but could also walk by players too. In fact most of his football was played at walking pace - that’s how lazy he was yet still class. I’ve no doubt if he was willing to work hard he would be a top player but he’s got no interest so that’s why he just fell away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGBjammy Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Was a thrill to watch, but most recently only managed 1 goal in 11 in Thailand. I'm gonna pass Enjoy this though: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 2 hours ago, BS2 Red said: I don't think we should sign him, but watching this makes me think we should give him a 50 year contract, make him Mayor of the city and let him take his pick from any of our wives/girlfriends. A family member of mine went out with him a few times, he never mentioned football to her once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Football was just a means to an end for him - the pay and free time allowed him to do the things he really wanted to do and enjoyed. I can`t begrudge him that, who among us could say we wouldn`t do the same if we could? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 JET a great league 1 player.....too lazy at times.....but when he put his boot laces through the ball and it headed toward the goal........he got me off my feet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Wade Wilson said: Well, he’s probably still better than Marley Watkins That’s a good debate - Marley’s work-rate and desire is JET’s x100 - but JET’s individual moments of brilliance were superb, albeit few and far between .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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