M.D Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 40 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Martin is not an aerial target man, he’s 5’10” not 6’3”….but is a target chest down where he can use his frame (big arse) to hold his marker off. Martin is at his best when he gets runners around him. Clever touches, layoffs. We didn’t do that on Wednesday, too often our attacks were from too far away from Martin and Weimann. That is an area to improve. Both Williams and James are players that like to get close, Scott too. Sometimes a player can play poorly themselves, sometimes it’s because of what’s happening around him. Wednesday was a bit of both imho. Hes been a bit in and out the last few games. I suspect there might be some interesting reactions on OTIB at 2pm when the teamsheet is announced. He's an extremley intelligent footballer, the sort of nasty guy who you don't want against you. He lacks pace of course, but play to his strengths and he is still a top level Championship player. Trouble is, he can't play two games a week for long now and thats starting to show. 1 Quote Link to comment
Slippin cider Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) Martin makes Fam look like lightening, and he wore concrete boots ! … Edited October 2, 2021 by Slippin cider Quote Link to comment
Sleepy1968 Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 26 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: Leaving to watch Manor Farm in a minute. Going to be a test of just how waterproof my coat actually is. Ha. Mine isn't (although it should be), but I wear it just so that no one thinks I'm a wierdo for not wearing a coat in the rain. At least it keeps my headphones from getting too wet. 2 Quote Link to comment
M.D Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, Slippin cider said: Martin makes Fam look like lightening, and he wore concrete boots ! … Chris Marin is a far better footballer than Fam will ever be, CM also puts in a shift for the team, Fam was about Fam and was just only about himself and not the team. 5 Quote Link to comment
Bobbie Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 minute ago, M.D said: Chris Marin is a far better footballer than Fam will ever be, CM also puts in a shift for the team, Fam was about Fam and was just only about himself and not the team. Completely agree. Martin is also much fitter than Fam and will run (admittedly slowly) all day for us. 1 Quote Link to comment
Slippin cider Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, M.D said: Chris Marin is a far better footballer than Fam will ever be, CM also puts in a shift for the team, Fam was about Fam and was just only about himself and not the team. I never said CM wasn’t a better player than Fam , neither did I say he didn’t put in a shift for the team , I do however think that he’s not the quickest and would play NW in his place . Quote Link to comment
old_eastender Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 15 minutes ago, M.D said: He's an extremley intelligent footballer, the sort of nasty guy who you don't want against you. He lacks pace of course, but play to his strengths and he is still a top level Championship player. Trouble is, he can't play two games a week for long now and thats starting to show. Exactly this, a sharp fully rested Chris Martin I see as an asset, an overused Chris Martin with legs/muscles still not recovered from the last 90 mins does nothing for us. He was awful against Millwall. 1 Quote Link to comment
Davefevs Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 19 minutes ago, M.D said: He's an extremley intelligent footballer, the sort of nasty guy who you don't want against you. He lacks pace of course, but play to his strengths and he is still a top level Championship player. Trouble is, he can't play two games a week for long now and thats starting to show. It’s the three games a week that does him. Quote Link to comment
Rossi the Robin Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 My neighbour who is a Derby fan says Chris Martin is one of the best players in the Championship and my colleague, a Reading fan says he is the worst player who has ever played for them. Don’t know what my point is but thought I’d mention it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
M.D Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bobbie said: Completely agree. Martin is also much fitter than Fam and will run (admittedly slowly) all day for us. If used properly 4 minutes ago, Slippin cider said: I never said CM wasn’t a better player than Fam , neither did I say he didn’t put in a shift for the team , I do however think that he’s not the quickest and would play NW in his place . Agree, CM should be used for matches but not all, NW has pace and can finish, use them both to our needs because we need an upgrade up front 3 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Exactly this, a sharp fully rested Chris Martin I see as an asset, an overused Chris Martin with legs/muscles still not recovered from the last 90 mins does nothing for us. He was awful against Millwall. He needs a rest Just now, Davefevs said: It’s the three games a week that does him. Absolutly 1 Quote Link to comment
JamesBCFC Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 20 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: Ha. Mine isn't (although it should be), but I wear it just so that no one thinks I'm a wierdo for not wearing a coat in the rain. At least it keeps my headphones from getting too wet. Got a new one a few days ago. Old one wasn't as waterproof as it claimed and I'd end up soaked through regardless. Quote Link to comment
old_eastender Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Rossi the Robin said: My neighbour who is a Derby fan says Chris Martin is one of the best players in the Championship and my colleague, a Reading fan says he is the worst player who has ever played for them. Don’t know what my point is but thought I’d mention it. One of my friends who lives in Derby says he was a chalk & cheese player with the fans, i.e. some thought he was good, others thought he was a poor option. Can't argue that he is an intelligent player, but his movement limitations are really limiting what we can get out of him. Wells, if fit, is surely a better option even the raw Janneh would offer more threat than Martin does. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
oldstandrobin Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 3 hours ago, KernowRed said: 81 today, so an away win would be nice. at last, someone who has suffered longer than I have Quote Link to comment
steviestevieneville Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 hour ago, old_eastender said: Really hoping Chris 'slow coach' Martin is not picked to start again, but that may depend on whether Wells is fit or not. Typical. Yes he wasn’t at his best Wednesday but he gets battered by defenders every game. His hold up play & first touch generally is very good. Yes he lacks pace but we knew that when we signed. I’d much rather have him up top than trampoline foot fam 2 Quote Link to comment
steviestevieneville Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, Slippin cider said: I never said CM wasn’t a better player than Fam , neither did I say he didn’t put in a shift for the team , I do however think that he’s not the quickest and would play NW in his place . Completely different player to Wells though. You need to change the way to play to feed Wells as the main striker. Away from home Martin is the perfect front man to hold the ball up & take pressure off the back four Quote Link to comment
Slippin cider Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 Coventry 3-1 up at home to Fulham…. Quote Link to comment
old_eastender Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Typical. Yes he wasn’t at his best Wednesday but he gets battered by defenders every game. His hold up play & first touch generally is very good. Yes he lacks pace but we knew that when we signed. I’d much rather have him up top than trampoline foot fam Agree he gets battered by defenders, agree his hold up play & first touch can be good when he is sharp and is certainly better than Fam offered. The issue is that by continually picking him to start 2/3 games a week, he is not sharp, in fact getting more laboured each game, and is really contributing little to us. Fully rested up he is an asset, not flogged he isn't. 1 Quote Link to comment
Davefevs Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Slippin cider said: Coventry 3-1 up at home to Fulham…. Awful mistake by Ream for their equaliser, then Cov all over them. 1 Quote Link to comment
Slippin cider Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Awful mistake by Ream for their equaliser, then Cov all over them. Make that 4 ! 1 Quote Link to comment
steviestevieneville Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Agree he gets battered by defenders, agree his hold up play & first touch can be good when he is sharp and is certainly better than Fam offered. The issue is that by continually picking him to start 2/3 games a week, he is not sharp, in fact getting more laboured each game, and is really contributing little to us. Fully rested up he is an asset, not flogged he isn't. We have little choice away from home especially. I will get answers of , we should of bought one in the summer but I’m 100% in agreement that you should only bring in better than you already have , otherwise you stagnate. we haven’t got the money at the moment so we have to cope Quote Link to comment
cidercity1987 Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 Gavin Ward show as per, what a shocking decision for the Coventry penalty Quote Link to comment
steviestevieneville Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 433 ? Quote Link to comment
Ryan_BCFC Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 Martin again? The guy is burnt out. 3 1 Quote Link to comment
Rossi the Robin Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 I think the co commentator in the Cov match is going to jizz his pants 2 Quote Link to comment
Eddie Notgetinya Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 If it’s 4-3-3 then I’m hard for it Quote Link to comment
steviestevieneville Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 Just now, Ryan_BCFC said: Martin again? The guy is burnt out. Wells isn’t fit is he . So who do you think who’s better that leads the line . Especially away from home ? 2 Quote Link to comment
RedEyez Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Ryan_BCFC said: Martin again? The guy is burnt out. I would’ve questioned it too had Wells been fit, but with Semenyo also out, what other option do we really have? Weimann isn’t a lone striker . Edited October 2, 2021 by RedEyez Quote Link to comment
And Its Smith Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 Oh Callum O’Dowda! Come on Cal 2 Quote Link to comment
Desso Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 Just now, steviestevieneville said: Wells isn’t fit is he . So who do you think who’s better that leads the line . Especially away from home ? Anyone. Try Vyner up there. He had a few good games in midfield last season. Playing Martin is like playing with ten men. Hope Weimann decides to join in today. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
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