And Its Smith Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 23 minutes ago, One Team said: Agreed. I don’t hate him, in fact from what I understand from those who know him he’s a really nice lad. Problem is he’s a very poor Championship footballer who has season after season proved to be incapable of performing at this level. If he was a youth player just breaking in or a new player finding his feet one could cut him some slack but he isn’t. He’s been here SIX years and reached the height of mediocrity. Honestly players like Alex Scott have done more in six games than he’s shown in six years. We have had worse players technically over the years but taking seasons served, games played and contributions made he’s one of the worst players we have ever had in my time watching City. A very poor championship player? Weird that it seems Pearson wants to keep him then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: You really think there are similarities between Reid & O’Dowda, honestly? Yes, manifold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Enough! Get rid, end of. No f*****g about. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 26 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: A very poor championship player? Weird that it seems Pearson wants to keep him then. Pearson signed Simpson. Mistakes can be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 40 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: A very poor championship player? Weird that it seems Pearson wants to keep him then. Fair challenge, I should’ve said extremely poor! Hopefully any media talk of him signing a new deal is just that and hopefully with the likes of Kane Wilson signing then O’Dowda can leave quietly and be a distant memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 43 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: A very poor championship player? Weird that it seems Pearson wants to keep him then. Football managers get things wrong, in football. From time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 You could say he’s played in a relatively poor side since he arrived here. We need players who are going to turn us into a good side and although he’s a decent player, far too inconsistent and injury prone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rossi the Robin said: You could say he’s played in a relatively poor side since he arrived here. We need players who are going to turn us into a good side and although he’s a decent player, far too inconsistent and injury prone He was here when we beat man united and gave man city a hell of a game. I wish him well but if he gets a new contract we might as well give up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 9 minutes ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Football managers get things wrong, in football. From time to time. 26 minutes ago, Engvall’s Splinter said: Pearson signed Simpson. Mistakes can be made. Fans make mistakes as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 17 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Fans make mistakes as well How would deciding not to renew a contract for a player who has flattered to deceive for circa 5 years be a mistake? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 26 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: He was here when we beat man united and gave man city a hell of a game. I wish him well but if he gets a new contract we might as well give up. Without checking he can’t have been here long and did he feature in those games? Has been relatively downhill since then as well Agree new contract is not an option for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Just NO City. Can’t believe we’ve given it a second thought. Signing the lad was a mistake, offering a new contract was plain stupid. Extending the relationship further is off-the-scale ridiculous. Pearson’s ‘credits in the bank’ would suffer serious harm with me if CoD is here next Season. Enough is enough. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Get rid. If were serious about progressing, we need to get rid of players like o dowda. Brings nothing to our team. Genuinely shocked that some on here would be happy with him signing a contract. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, RedRock said: Just NO City. Can’t believe we’ve given it a second thought. Signing the lad was a mistake, offering a new contract was plain stupid. Extending the relationship further is off-the-scale ridiculous. Pearson’s ‘credits in the bank’ would suffer serious harm with me if CoD is here next Season. Enough is enough. Well said, completely agree. Just now, Ecko said: Get rid. If were serious about progressing, we need to get rid of players like o dowda. Brings nothing to our team. Genuinely shocked that some on here would be happy with him signing a contract. Likewise, he’s part of the family feel fluffy Bristol City of the Ashton era that needs to be cleansed from our club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Don't think he is a terrible player but he has run his course, a combination of injuries and low output- the latter post his contract in summer 2019, means that IMO while he has uses and versatility, it surely is time to part ways. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Is he one of the Busy Bees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReds Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 1 hour ago, And Its Smith said: A very poor championship player? Weird that it seems Pearson wants to keep him then. I'd keep him for £1 per week, but for £15k per week there's not a chance in hell. Everyone has a price. Let's be fair here, the last few managers have kept him as well, so they all see something in him. Then he gets to an actual football match on a Saturday afternoon and generally it is the same predictable poor, or bang average performance, and the only consistency he has is he generally does eff all. Can you list how many games he's turned around for us, how many games he's won for us, how many times he's been man of the match, how many times he's been outstanding? He has been here 6 years and had 160 appearances, you'd think in at least half of those he'd be fairly decent. What's weird is any criticism of COD you seem to be straight on here defending him at every single turn and now calling it 'hate'. I think there is a player in there, but how long and how much money do you keep throwing at such an inconsistent player? I'd rather bring someone else in on the same money, or give a youngster a chance. If he stays I hope he does well and becomes a solid Championship player, but I think he has had more than enough chances as it stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 25 minutes ago, TheReds said: I'd keep him for £1 per week, but for £15k per week there's not a chance in hell. Everyone has a price. Let's be fair here, the last few managers have kept him as well, so they all see something in him. Then he gets to an actual football match on a Saturday afternoon and generally it is the same predictable poor, or bang average performance, and the only consistency he has is he generally does eff all. Can you list how many games he's turned around for us, how many games he's won for us, how many times he's been man of the match, how many times he's been outstanding? He has been here 6 years and had 160 appearances, you'd think in at least half of those he'd be fairly decent. What's weird is any criticism of COD you seem to be straight on here defending him at every single turn and now calling it 'hate'. I think there is a player in there, but how long and how much money do you keep throwing at such an inconsistent player? I'd rather bring someone else in on the same money, or give a youngster a chance. If he stays I hope he does well and becomes a solid Championship player, but I think he has had more than enough chances as it stands. It won’t be £15k per week. Will be less than that. I rate him and think he does a good job at this level. He’s got flaws for sure, as every city player does. I’m not going to list games as I can’t be bothered and all the games merge into one at my age! I think there are fans that really dislike him and don’t give him any credit. Looking for reasons to slag him off. I look forward to seeing if he stays. 1 hour ago, Engvall’s Splinter said: How would deciding not to renew a contract for a player who has flattered to deceive for circa 5 years be a mistake? That’s your opinion. Maybe Pearson disagrees with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 38 minutes ago, Rossi the Robin said: Is he one of the Busy Bees? Well, he's a bumble bee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 Odowda is a strange player, so inconsistent and unplayable on his day. I remember him scoring a wonder goal from kick off at Norwich away years ago. Those days are too far inbetween though. He needs a change to push reset imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 11 hours ago, One Team said: Agreed. I don’t hate him, in fact from what I understand from those who know him he’s a really nice lad. Problem is he’s a very poor Championship footballer who has season after season proved to be incapable of performing at this level. If he was a youth player just breaking in or a new player finding his feet one could cut him some slack but he isn’t. He’s been here SIX years and reached the height of mediocrity. Honestly players like Alex Scott have done more in six games than he’s shown in six years. We have had worse players technically over the years but taking seasons served, games played and contributions made he’s one of the worst players we have ever had in my time watching City. Spot on. COD has been here 6 years making 140 league appearances and scoring just 7 goals Far worse his assists are equally poor. Those stats suggest he is simply not good enough for the Championship. If Pearson really wants to keep him, then I really worry about his judgement. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P'head Red Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 This headline did make me chuckle. Ace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 I sometimes wonder if the reason that successive Managers have continued to pick Callum and the fans see him as a waste of space, is a misunderstanding of his role. The fans seem to expect some sort of Lionel Messi type, carving through defences run after run, but maybe the Managers see him as a plain industrious right sided midfielder who protects and retains the ball? I don't know that either statement is true, just a supposition. Every time I post in a thread about CoD it seems to come across as me defending him, but personally I think he would be better off moving on. He could continue to have a reasonable career, if he can stay fit. He will occasionally pop up on the EFL show doing something good and some of us will no doubt suck a thoughtful tooth and wonder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 9 hours ago, Rossi the Robin said: Is he one of the Busy Bees? He reminds me more of Incy Wincy Spider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 Anyhows, sure this is all a load of tosh generated by his (very good) agent in order to increase a salary offer from elsewhere. As forecast months ago, CoD would go off with long term injury and wouldn’t play again this (last) season ….. correct. In the same forecast, said he would be off to Ipswich. Still waiting for confirmation. One of Ashton’s ‘good humans’, which I suspect he is. I think we found that a team made up of ‘good humans’ is as much use as a chocolate teapot. Looking forward to watching a team of ‘nasty winners’ taking on and beating the Leeds, Millwall’s of this world next season myself. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Red Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 23 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I sometimes wonder if the reason that successive Managers have continued to pick Callum and the fans see him as a waste of space, is a misunderstanding of his role. The fans seem to expect some sort of Lionel Messi type, carving through defences run after run, but maybe the Managers see him as a plain industrious right sided midfielder who protects and retains the ball? I don't know that either statement is true, just a supposition. Every time I post in a thread about CoD it seems to come across as me defending him, but personally I think he would be better off moving on. He could continue to have a reasonable career, if he can stay fit. He will occasionally pop up on the EFL show doing something good and some of us will no doubt suck a thoughtful tooth and wonder. Excellent summary... i agree that now is probably the time for him to move on, but as i've said before, i wouldn't be surprised to see him do well at another Champ club. He's 27 now so as long as he gets over his injury issues of last season, then i think he will have interest from a number of other clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 45 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I sometimes wonder if the reason that successive Managers have continued to pick Callum and the fans see him as a waste of space, is a misunderstanding of his role. The fans seem to expect some sort of Lionel Messi type, carving through defences run after run, but maybe the Managers see him as a plain industrious right sided midfielder who protects and retains the ball? I don't know that either statement is true, just a supposition. Every time I post in a thread about CoD it seems to come across as me defending him, but personally I think he would be better off moving on. He could continue to have a reasonable career, if he can stay fit. He will occasionally pop up on the EFL show doing something good and some of us will no doubt suck a thoughtful tooth and wonder. Nobody expects him to run through teams . I do especially like where you say protects & shields the ball. You’re right , he doesn’t do either. He runs down blind ally’s . I said it before about him. He runs with his head down , which is unbelievable for a player at our level . His attributes are , he has power & pace so you think he would suit Pearson’s teams. However he doesn’t know how to use it . He doesn’t use his body properly to fend of defenders & doesn’t seem to be a very intelligent footballer all round. He should be coming into his prime but it’s like he’s just come out of the academy . 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 26 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Nobody expects him to run through teams . I do especially like where you say protects & shields the ball. You’re right , he doesn’t do either. He runs down blind ally’s . I said it before about him. He runs with his head down , which is unbelievable for a player at our level . His attributes are , he has power & pace so you think he would suit Pearson’s teams. However he doesn’t know how to use it . He doesn’t use his body properly to fend of defenders & doesn’t seem to be a very intelligent footballer all round. He should be coming into his prime but it’s like he’s just come out of the academy . Think what’s telling is that after 5 years I, and many others, haven’t a clue as to what his ‘best’ - or least worse - position is in the team. The fact that Manager’s include him in teams is more an indictment of the (lack) of quality in our unbalanced squad tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, steviestevieneville said: Nobody expects him to run through teams . I do especially like where you say protects & shields the ball. You’re right , he doesn’t do either. He runs down blind ally’s . I said it before about him. He runs with his head down , which is unbelievable for a player at our level . His attributes are , he has power & pace so you think he would suit Pearson’s teams. However he doesn’t know how to use it . He doesn’t use his body properly to fend of defenders & doesn’t seem to be a very intelligent footballer all round. He should be coming into his prime but it’s like he’s just come out of the academy . True enough. But he is a ball carrier which is an attribute in sides that defend for long periods looking to break. Again, I am not saying he should stay, just looking at reasons that successive Managers seem to be keen to use him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: True enough. But he is a ball carrier which is an attribute in sides that defend for long periods looking to break. Again, I am not saying he should stay, just looking at reasons that successive Managers seem to be keen to use him. I stay away from the regular COD threads as it became the popular thing , for everyone to pile on , with their criticism, many with just vitriol, and was never any debate. Ive thought , and still have some belief , that there’s a player in there , and a player who should be ideally suited to modern and Championship Football in his ball carrying potential and in the era of transition being key. In fairness to his critics , or the ones that explain their rationale - We have seen too little of that potential or product in his career here to date Im not sure what his longest run of games has been here but injuries appear to have disrupted him any time he’s begun to have a prolonged run - I’d be interested to see him have a 25-30 game run , interrupted by injury - but , of course he has to earn that too. He has consistently been selected by each of his managers here - they will have their reasons , maybe some that are not apparent to fans i have no strong feeling either way - I see a player in there, but if Nigel was happy to see him depart then fine I have real faith in Pearson , or certainly at least , aspects of him, and knowing what he wants from a player , and the fact I would suggest he’s a fairly ruthless judge , if he sees something everyday in Callum and wants to keep him on lower wages , I’m good with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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