BritAbroad Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Couldn't even get past the trial stage at Cheltenham. Was a good player for us, but I think his time has come and gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashmir Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Loved him as a player since him and Billy Sharp tore us apart for Doncaster years ago. Best strike partnership I’ve ever seen at Ashton Gate. Been away too long unfortunately and at nowhere near the standard necessary. Nice to dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliftonCliff Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, E.G.Red said: Why discount him? Look at Tomlin @ Cardiff. At least it would be someone who wanted to play here. I think even SL had a grudging liking for him, especially as his presence at the Basketball gave publicity to The Flyers. Good point regarding the comparison with Tomlin. Sticks in the throat a bit to admit it, but he’s turned one or two games for them in a moment and is one of the results they scraped into the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 As talented as he is, to cut it at the top end of the Championship these days, you need to be very fit and consistent in your performances. Not 2 of JET's strongest attributes unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Wilson Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Well, he’s probably still better than Marley Watkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 If he was up to standard to play in the championship then maybe a trial. But let’s take off the rose tinted glasses. Since leaving us he has gone on to do nothing. Had a chance after us with QPR and got loaned out to MK dons and Gillingham. Then ended up in Asia or somewhere. On his day he was fantastic but Cotts mainly only used him as sub. But I’m more interested in who he is alluding to be announced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliftonCliff Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: I don't disagree, but 'not up to standard' jeeeessss Quite right. Not advocating JET’s return or anything, but the comment you were responding to was breathtakingly stupid, even by OTIB standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 25 minutes 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. Totally agree. Could really score a goal as well, happily watch his strike away at Tamworth in the FA Cup over and over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colemanballs Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, JonDolman said: However much people liked him I can't believe even his biggest fans want him back now. He's been playing in Thailand! No one wants him. Probably a higher standard than you'd expect, but not by much. He certainly didn't seem to tear it up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, Wade Wilson said: Well, he’s probably still better than Marley Watkins There’s a reason why one has forged himself a career at championship/league one level and the other couldn’t get a contract at Cheltenham... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I don’t think there’s a player whose signing would excite me more. However, and it pains me so much to say it, he couldn’t get in the team. He is a Bristol City legend in my eyes. Probably the most exciting player in... forever. Whenever he got the ball you just knew he’d do something that would justify the ticket price and boy could LJ have done with that in his team! But, as I alluded to, JET’s championship minutes for the rest of his career will be the same as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Silly season finally arrives. Great player for us once, never go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 55 minutes ago, Red_Alligator said: Interestingly, Mick McCarthy once said of JET "One day he looks like a world beater, the next day a panel beater". I always liked that quote. Doubtful we'll see JET back anytime soon. Surprised to see you post after the "Hughton is a done deal, will be announced Monday morning" stuff you were posting over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I don’t think there’s a player whose signing would excite me more. However, and it pains me so much to say it, he couldn’t get in the team. He is a Bristol City legend in my eyes. Probably the most exciting player in... forever. Whenever he got the ball you just knew he’d do something that would justify the ticket price and boy could LJ have done with that in his team! But, as I alluded to, JET’s championship minutes for the rest of his career will be the same as mine. Yeah probably more chance of sticking JET in the manager thread tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenners Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, JBFC II said: There’s a reason why one has forged himself a career at championship/league one level and the other couldn’t get a contract at Cheltenham... Ah yes let's disregard 9 years of JET's career at "Championship/League One level" because of one failed trial. Especially when comparing it with Marley Watkins' *checks notes* 5 seasons in his career at said level. Absolute idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, WarksRobin said: Silly season finally arrives. Great player for us once, never go back. Drogba & Sheringham to name just 2 did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Southport Red said: Surprised to see you post after the "Hughton is a done deal, will be announced Monday morning" stuff you were posting over the weekend. Nice to know you follow my posts Southport. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Yeah probably more chance of sticking JET in the manager thread tbh Would it surprise you to hear id rather have JET than LJ back?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I’m gonna say his account has been hacked. . . (I’m serious) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, WarksRobin said: Silly season finally arrives. Great player for us once, never go back. Drogba & Sheringham did to name but 2. Nice bit of deflection for who the new manager is going to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 trying to work out what takes longer - appointing a new manager or JET's 'run' up for a penalty............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubStixx Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 He's in the David Noble bracket for me. You pay your money to see these sort of players. A real touch of class, but seemingly not of the right mindset off of the pitch. Real shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 47 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: 33 goals / assists in 2013/14 in the equivalent of 49 full games. 4401 minutes. 20 goals / assists in 2014/15 in 22 full games. 1941 minutes. WTF are you on about? What league were we playing in at the time? The idea that he could do a job at the top end of the championship is hilarious. And btw the reason fewer games in 14/15 was because he was being kept out of the team by Agard, Matt Smith and others. So wasn’t only me that felt he wasn’t up to it then either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Just loved him for "that goal", Gas heads look of dispair when it hit the back of the net... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wybmadwity Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Jet was often great to watch. Anyone know if Bas Savage has tweeted anything recently? How old is Bas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Would I have a player with that much talent, who WANTS to play for City on a trial basis during pre season, definitely. Would I sign him, quite simply depends on the trial. No brainer for me. What would we have to lose? COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 15 minutes ago, JollyestOli said: Ah yes let's disregard 9 years of JET's career at "Championship/League One level" because of one failed trial. Especially when comparing it with Marley Watkins' *checks notes* 5 seasons in his career at said level. Absolute idiot. JET had 9 years at this level, fair point. Main issue is he hasn’t played at this level for 4 years, has spent time in Thailand and failed to get a contract at Cheltenham. A much more talented player than Marley but his lack of work ethic and desire is why he’s currently a free agent whilst Marley is playing championship football. No need for your last sentence, just because you have a differing opinion, doesn’t make either of us an ‘absolute idiot’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 hour ago, BritAbroad said: He wants to come back as a coach? But I thought we had already signed Turners to replace Peter Carol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189thoughts Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Is there any harm bringing him in for a trial for pre-season? Surely nothing to lose with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I think we owe him a chance to get fit and match sharp if he has the desire to do so but this is for any potential new club, unless of course our new boss wants to sign him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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