GrahamC Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 Remember reading the overkill on here when he made that terrible mistake at Coventry “the worst player to ever play for us” apparently. Although he didn’t have the influence on today’s game of others I would be willing to bet that he is one of very few that are out of contract that we offer fresh terms to. There was one superb tackle on Harris second half & his availability, commitment & professionalism stands out. I do think we have real issues at right back (Hunt was poor again today & Simpson at 34 is merely a stop gap) but with Dasilva not someone you can bank on to play 30+ games I reckon TR will still be with us next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Remember reading the overkill on here when he made that terrible mistake at Coventry “the worst player to ever play for us” apparently. Although he didn’t have the influence on today’s game of others I would be willing to bet that he is one of very few that are out of contract that we offer fresh terms to. There was one superb tackle on Harris second half & his availability, commitment & professionalism stands out. I do think we have real issues at right back (Hunt was poor again today & Simpson at 34 is merely a stop gap) but with Dasilva not someone you can bank on to play 30+ games I reckon TR will still be with us next season. Let's hope not.. Overhaul overdue... Time for the Hunt's 'n Rowe's to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Remember reading the overkill on here when he made that terrible mistake at Coventry “the worst player to ever play for us” apparently. Did somebody actually say that? I can't believe anyone would come out with that as a serious comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, richwwtk said: Did somebody actually say that? I can't believe anyone would come out with that as a serious comment. Just checked back, they actually said “worst bit of play by a City player ever”. Not quite the same but still OTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 In a perfect World I would want a better player coming in. Reality means we will probably have to keep some of the OOC players, for me Rowe would be one. I don't think he's been good of late, but he is versatile and steady. Handy to rotate with JD, but great to have on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 31 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Remember reading the overkill on here when he made that terrible mistake at Coventry “the worst player to ever play for us” apparently. Although he didn’t have the influence on today’s game of others I would be willing to bet that he is one of very few that are out of contract that we offer fresh terms to. There was one superb tackle on Harris second half & his availability, commitment & professionalism stands out. I do think we have real issues at right back (Hunt was poor again today & Simpson at 34 is merely a stop gap) but with Dasilva not someone you can bank on to play 30+ games I reckon TR will still be with us next season. I’m not sure anyone said he was the worst player to play for us, just the worst single mistake. I still argue there’s been worse but they aren’t the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 28 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Just checked back, they actually said “worst bit of play by a City player ever”. Not quite the same but still OTT. When you consider David James punched the ball in his own net it does seem a little OTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 20 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Thought both full backs were very poor today. Rowe is very physically strong and will make some crunching tackles. But I just don't think he's at the level we need. Pring only got into Portsmouth's team at the end of his loan. But he did do very well. Long injury now maybe makes it tougher for him, but I'm hoping he's Dasilva's back up next season. They are both struggling to get up the pitch because we keep losing it pointlessly in midfield - don't get me wrong I think we can do better but it's not all there fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 Not for me GC. Rowe’s most common pass today was into touch for a throw in. Dreadful use of the ball. One of the long list whom I’ll be happy to wave goodbye to this summer. Overall, he’s done ok-ish in his time here. 6/10 most weeks. A very occasional 7. Time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 Rowe Row row your boat, gently out the team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 Think it might be time to let Tommy go. Super free transfer for a season and a half, but if Pring and Nurse can’t give us back-up for Dasilva, then I’d rather we brought in someone. Top bloke is Tommy, top pro too (NP eluded to that too), and totally get the lack of apps from Dasilva, but I don’t think that’s the reason to keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: Think it might be time to let Tommy go. Super free transfer for a season and a half, but if Pring and Nurse can’t give us back-up for Dasilva, then I’d rather we brought in someone. Top bloke is Tommy, top pro too (NP eluded to that too), and totally get the lack of apps from Dasilva, but I don’t think that’s the reason to keep him. Worth keeping for his versatility in my opinion. People bang on about Vyner's versatility, but Rowe is the most versatile player in the squad. He's actually not a left back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City1970 Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 For me, Rowe and Hunt are poor at Championship level. If they are out of contract at the end of the season, then I would let them go. There are loads of others I would get rid as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Superjack said: Worth keeping for his versatility in my opinion. People bang on about Vyner's versatility, but Rowe is the most versatile player in the squad. He's actually not a left back. I don’t think you’d start TR anywhere other than LB in the Champ....even though he’s a LM / LCM by trade. I think it’s time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Billy Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, Superjack said: Worth keeping for his versatility in my opinion. People bang on about Vyner's versatility, but Rowe is the most versatile player in the squad. He's actually not a left back. Absolutely- he’s a central midfielder by trade as i remember but has played just about every position but. Cant imagine his wages are excessive so I would keep him as cover for several positions meaning we could carry a smaller squad. Admittedly we won’t win the premier league with him in the team but were not there yet are we! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 You have to remember we’ve just let the well regarded Vince Harper go at LB because in part those ahead of him (Pring, Nurse, Soady, Towler) would block the pathway. To recontract Rowe and block the pathway for those who are blocking the pathway would be the definition of madness. Hes at best backup at this level and isn’t getting younger. No hard feelings, and solid pro, but time to get rid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Red Billy said: Absolutely- he’s a central midfielder by trade as i remember but has played just about every position but. Cant imagine his wages are excessive so I would keep him as cover for several positions meaning we could carry a smaller squad. Admittedly we won’t win the premier league with him in the team but were not there yet are we! I would rather we had youth to cover next season and not Tommy sadly, I think he's done a great job for us but time to let him go and enjoy a few years at league 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 (And for CM, replace those names with the likes of Alex Scott, Josh Owers etc - he’s at best 7th choice CM behind Massengo, Bakinson, Williams, Walsh, Nagy, Lansbury so renewing makes even less sense as a CM, even absent signings) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 More worried about Hunt gets beat for a past time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Billy Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 minute ago, M.D said: I would rather we had youth to cover next season and not Tommy sadly, I think he's done a great job for us but time to let him go and enjoy a few years at league 1 Totally agree we need youth and will use youth which is why keeping Rowe means we can get rid of several reserve players allowing a better pathway to the first team for the youth players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, RobintheRed Red said: More worried about Hunt gets beat for a past time . Very much doubt Hunt will get a contract, Pearson signed Simpson so that shows what he thinks of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 Keep him on with a bit of a move towards coaching if he fancies it? I can`t imagine he`s on big money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 I agree that the criticism he got after the Coventry game was way over the top. He’s been a good pro for us, and a decent squad player. Moving forward I think we need someone better or one of the younger players to step up as cover for Dasilva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 It's a No from me, although won't be surprised if we offer a short deal which he accepts. At fault for their goal today and in the second half attempted to recreate that comical o.g. the gAss scored at Ipswich recently. A miscue that reminded me of Dyche at his finest. He's been a solid player for us and I wish him well but time's up. Get a good young un, one who's good enough to challenge Dasilva for his place not just provide cover. Dasilva won't play 46 games next year and if it's Pring or Towler or Nurse as his deputy we've no idea whether they're ready yet. They can continue to develop on loan, imo. Get one of those young lads off Harry's thread - someone with potential and a season or two of good form in L1 who will push Dasilva and provide him with genuine competition for his place. It'll do Dasilva good too. If Dasilva stays fit for long enough we can flog him in a year or two. By then Pring or Nurse or Soady will be ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 Been very reliable in the main and was a great free signing. However, now’s the time to thank him and move on as not going to take us forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 28 minutes ago, RobintheRed Red said: More worried about Hunt gets beat for a past time . If Hunt gets a contract, I will start to question Pearson’s sanity. I’d play Sess at RB as don’t want to see Hunt feature again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 No the more faces we can get rid of the better chance we can build someone decent next season. Now granted Rowe would always be reliable in the sense he is smart, committed and a real professional. That said he is L1 standard and at an age where decline is going to happen rapidly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 Fair enough, it seems a fair few posters whose views I respect think it is time to move him on. I do worry about Pring, he’s 24 during next season & barely got a start at Pompey & when he did was dropped twice afterwards. If we do let Rowe go the list of those keeping for me would only consist of Weimann, with Simpson a possible if Pearson thinks he’s worth a squad place. I know I’m in the minority re Walsh but do think we need to clear a lot out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Shuffle said: If Hunt gets a contract, I will start to question Pearson’s sanity. I’d play Sess at RB as don’t want to see Hunt feature again. Too true mate chasing shadows and cant pass piss . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Fair enough, it seems a fair few posters whose views I respect think it is time to move him on. I do worry about Pring, he’s 24 during next season & barely got a start at Pompey & when he did was dropped twice afterwards. If we do let Rowe go the list of those keeping for me would only consist of Weimann, with Simpson a possible if Pearson thinks he’s worth a squad place. I know I’m in the minority re Walsh but do think we need to clear a lot out. I do too. He’s one to get a really good look at pre-season and judge whether he’s really good enough to be back-up. I quite like Nurse, but he’s 22 in a couple of week’s time too. So same review for him in pre-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.