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1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

That’s Janneh all over.  Capable of blinding moments of skill / finishes….but let down by the basics at times.

I think he’s a goalscorer at heart, rather than a “team footballer” if that makes sense.

Janneh is a proper athlete but not a natural footballer. When he plays on instinct he is ok but was really wasteful when had time to think. Personally, one to move on as two loan spells at league clubs haven’t been particularly fruitful for him.

Zak Bell just gets better every game, whilst Owers as someone else said is your 7 out of 10 every game and reads the game very well.  Really enjoyable game and some really good performances. 
 

Was against offering him a contract but over the last few weeks he has been outstanding & his reading of the game is superb.  Completely changed my mind & got it wrong but really hope he sticks around.

1 minute ago, Miah Dennehy said:

One of my lowest points ever watching Rovers. I used to take it far too seriously back then and I was fighting back the tears at the end. Weirdly enough the journey home was one of the funniest ever, and we were only talking about it last week- but it is a VERY long story, so you'll have to wait until we are playing you again and I'll tell you over a pre match pint

Actually recorded the highlights as so keen to watch the demise of the Gas. Only problem was I recorded over the kids in Disneyland & you can only imagine the fallout from that. 

Think he’s out of favour after West Brom  where he was heavily criticised for giving the ball away from a throw in with Pearson saying at time it’s the same players again & again. Harsh on him imo 

9 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Moore, to his credit, went on a “mentality” course a couple of close seasons ago (might’ve been during covid layoff), but not sure it has paid off.  At least he has tried to better himself.

As well as taking boxing lessons and further strength conditioning as accepted he was too nice

I’m clearly in the minority then as wouldn’t offer Klose a contract.  All about opinions but for me gets rolled too easily and not as dominant in the air as I thought he would be.  Playing better centrally of a 3 as the spare man and in no way am I saying he’s rubbish but 34 now and think there could be better out there.  I 100% think he will sign a deal for what it’s worth.

14 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Undoubtably good in the air, I’ve always found him a bit “clumsy” on the deck both defensively and on the ball.  I’m not sure the upside is there in a 28 year old who spent an injury ravaged loan at Rotherham in the Champ, pretty much his only spell at this level.  OOC this summer, but Pompey’s year option is reliant on promotion, which looks a bridge too far this season.  I think there are better options, but just my opinion.

Here’s some stats.

 

Enough about your playing days, what about Raggett?

5 hours ago, GrahamC said:

@AshtonRobin21 Not going to quote your whole post, but think your appraisal of Kalas is spot in & 100% agree re Raggett & would also say that Ihiekwe is OoC at Rotherham, too.

Personally I’d give Morrison a very wide berth, his injury record of late is too much of a gamble for me.

Raggett nailed on to get Pompey Poty and 6ft 5 and very dominant in air so worth a shout

1 hour ago, Robbored said:

The only potential issue is that if AW was captain would that added responsibility detract from his game? 

It wouldn’t change him in anyway as he already plays and behaves like a captain.  Your either vocal or your not and he is irrespective of an armband

Has to be Weimann as vocal & certainly leads by example

I really enjoy the 23s games as just there to see who is coming through and having a stab at who or will nor make it.  The team today 100% wanted to win but it’s certainly not the end of the world they didn’t and just nice to watch a game without the pressures and frustration you experience with first team.  What I’ve learnt is not to judge players too quickly as everyone has good and bad days and some then start to develop consistency.  Casing point is Josh Owers who I felt was way of the pace first couple of times I saw him but every time I see him recently he uses the ball well and gets about the pitch & reads game well.  

Great to see young ones getting profile on Robins TV and as others have said we tend to field a younger side than most. That said, only thing I would say is that every team I’ve seen seem to be physically bigger than us across the pitch. Physicality  can come at different times for players but Idenhen/Wood apart our sides all look very slight and small.

Think some people have become fixated on result rather than purpose of the development squad.  Let’s just enjoy the coverage as long overdue profile and we have some gems. 
 

6 minutes ago, Harry said:

How was Tanner? 

Was ok and better than last week but he was dreadful against Watford.  Played RCB in the 3 and certainly didn’t stand out and passing was careless on occasions but I’ll be amazed if he was considered ready for Easter games. 

11 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I thought he had the requirement of pace and power / athleticism…but it’s always tough to judge ability level.  I guess the fact that he’s at Eastleigh might show they were correct.

The issue is LB there is no pathway as last year we had JD, Pring and Nurse and Soady has two of them in front.  Shame as both are decent and wouldn’t surprise me if both stepped back to come forward like many previously released pros although concede @GrahamCpoint that not necessarily here.  Guess we can’t keep everyone and can be a ruthless business.

3 minutes ago, frenchred said:

Agree with most of this although didn't seevthe Zak Bell talent. Most bizarre to take soady off and thought Max o Leary was dreadfull

I think the players that disappointed me most were ironically those that have been in and around first team. Thought Zak Bell was decent and has good pace and actually covered round well when RB although seen him better but lots of potential.  Soady was head and shoulders above anyone else and never put a foot wrong and was as perplexed as everyone else when he was subbed.  

Enjoyable game and Ipswich were decent.  In fairness was disappointed by Benarous and Conway should have scored at least a couple.  Owers was steady and doesn’t waste the ball & Zak Bell looks a talent.  Best player for us was Soady who was bizarrely taken off.  I also thought Vince Harper another LB was great for us last season and look how that ended. Hope Soady doesn’t go the same way!!  

I had an opinion that Wells was a moody and miserable sod and disruptive. I know a dad whose son plays for academy and he said he was fantastic with the young players and was a top bloke.  In this interview he comes across great and sincere. Just goes to show you just don’t know people and how wrong was I. 

5 hours ago, 2015 said:

They managed to get a draw with high flying Luton, proving that they are no mugs. They also beat QPR 3-1 at Loftus Road a few weeks back. Daft to think this is an easy 3 points considering how poor defensively we are.

Plus drew with Bournemouth 1-1 in their previous away game pre QPR.

Why anyone would post an easy 3 points is beyond me 

11 minutes ago, Taz said:

I've actually just posted this in response to a topic in the transfer forum about Han Noah, Scott and Semenyo being sold, and Pearson possibly walking if it were to happen. It's actually quite relevant for here as well so I'll copy it below: 

At least one will likely be going, and I agree that if all 3 are sold he could walk. 

Whilst I'm not a Pearson must stay, nor a Pearson must go person, I'm conflicted about him going. 

On the one hand, he's come in, assessed what the issues are, and after seeing/hearing his interviews and chats, I'm under no illusions that he will have spoken directly to SL and told him how things are, what the problems are, and solutions to said problems. Along with Gould in place, that side of things doesn't bother me.

On the other hand, he's now had plenty of time to implement his style, plans, and get to know the players and staff here. Yes his hands have been tied somewhat with the financial issues, and he hasn't been able to maybe make as many changes as he would have liked/needed, and certain players have been unlucky with injuries (Baker, King and James first come into my head). However, we still make schoolboy errors, still concede late, and still need at least 2 goals per game to get anything from it (on average). Him and Fleming were defenders at the top level in England, so it worries me deeply that we are so inept at the back, especially so late on in games.

If, selling all three meant that we get £50-60m (up front to be used immediately, ignore sell on fees and clauses for now), and at least half would be made available for Pearson to reinvest, then he may stick, and replace them, along with a few other vital missing cogs. Here's the kicker though, after seeing him bring in James (admittedly playing with an injury) King (unlucky with injury?) and Simpson, do I trust him with that amount of money?

If Pearson were to walk, would it be such a disaster? He has made it quite clear that he has a 3 year plan, and to  not expect too much too soon. 

I think along with those 3 young players initially mentioned (sorry for going off on a bit of a tangent), I would actually be more concerned with Wiemann being sold.....

It's a difficult scenario, because we've been told not too expect much. That being said though, we don't seem to be much better off than we were last year, and Pearson by the end of the season will have had more than a season in charge.

If he were to go (for whatever reason), then I would worry that we would be taking a huge step backwards once again, but also that the next man would be either Fleming (promotion) or another Johnson-like project (up and coming younger guy). Pearson I think is Steve's final throw of the "experienced" appointment, of which the last one (Coppell) ended before it had started really. He felt badly burned, however you could argue that it was partly his fault for becoming too involved in signing players "allegedly".

For me, I think that Pearson stays, until at least October, to see what happens in this upcoming transfer window, and to see how the start of next season pans out. If by mid October we are looking much like we do now, or worse, then maybe it's best for all to change things up.

This was always going to be a hard slog though, no matter who was appointed, and expectations should be low because we've been crippled financially (even before Covid). It is a tough one, but unless Pearson actually wants out himself, then October is the earliest that we should be thinking of making a change.

Good post and reflects exactly where I am with Pearson.

If there wasn’t  point deductions for both Derby & Reading we would be 3 points clear of drop zone with 6 to play. I certainly wouldn’t be confident of us picking up enough points to stay up as at best can see us picking up a max of 6.

Would the goodwill that Pearson still carries with quite a few still prevail if the table was based on games played?  All hypothetical as points deductions have been made but would otib be as calm and considered as it is ? 

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

What is it with Morton - for those watching him live, rather than on Robinstv?  Is it a lack of that necessary yard of pace.  He looks so elegant at times.

In fairness to him he does read the game very well but imo not mobile enough for Championship. As I said, he’s a league player for sure & someone will be getting a good player.

24 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said:

I very much like Wood and Idehen too, very composed players. From the bits and pieces I've seen of Janneh I think there's a genuine goalscorer in him but he tries to do too much. As one of the senior players today perhaps he felt he had too. 

I like James Morton but I don't see a future for him at City and I expect him to move on. 

I like Morton who can hit a great ball but not sure how mobile he is for Championship. I spoke to an ex Bath City player last week who said that he was the best passer of a ball he played with but lacked that little bit of nastiness that all players need.  I think he can have a great career in league football but may need to go backwards to come again.

Im not sure Janneh has the composure to be a 20 goal plus striker but seen him a few times and he is lightening quick. Frustrating today but as you say was probably our most senior player and was certainly encouraging others.  Weird as it seems and doing a Pearson here with Bell, I’ve been most impressed when he’s played wide and as a wing back as his engine is top class. I don’t suspect he will be here next season though.

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

Maybe. Watching out of corner of my eye whilst doing some Visio diagrams!!!

It was Janneh.

Wood & Idenhen were very good and we need to get them tied up on contracts.  Morton was good and Janneh flatters to deceive as so quick and strong but over plays or over thinks it.  Tanner way off being first team ready based on that bu5 was a good game.  Surprised the likes of Owers ,Bell and Benarous not starting as surely it’s better to keep them match fit. 

1 hour ago, Mattredrobin said:

 I've been told Cundy has been told he can leave the club in the summer, just by someone I was chatting too on social media so how reliable they are not to sure, this was before he'd started games so be strange if that was the case as I feel he has done great since he's been in the side.

In fairness to poster, I understand that he was told he could leave in January but the situation has changed massively since he’s got into the side.  Would we really be playing him if he had no future as what would point be.  Cundy has done a Dasilva in terms of changing perception. 

Clearly everyone’s circumstances will differ & with everything costing more then there are certain things that will need to be sacrificed.  Football is the only entertainment business whereby people accept a shoddy performance time after time but also it’s the only one that brings you an emotional involvement that gives you highs and lows like no other. The club know that a core will continue to stump up irrespective of product but everyone has a choice. 

It’s a nominal increase that won’t touch the sides of our debt but in a very small way, I look at a renewal as my small investment in my club. 
 

36 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

I don't agree. I think people do care, even if only subconsciously or in passing.
Many of the "Big" names make smaller teams choose generic kits from template. We have had personal and individual designs to our preferences. That is important. I think overall they have done a good job,  the love on social media for the keepers kit was way bigger than I had imagined it could be. 

Excited is probably the wrong word, but pleased, yeah. 

I have to say even I have been tempted to buy recent shirts, I love the black one, and I never wear shirts.

Don’t buy shirts so agree about not being fused about who makes them although Hummel is a good brand. However, what I do worry about is getting the best financial deal possible for the club especially in current situation.  Like others have said if it’s loaded to first couple of years to get us over the bump then fantastic .