Dorset_Cider Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I think Ivan Sproule's the most frustrating footballer I've ever seen play. The simple things that most footballers can do without thinking about it requires Ivan to think twice as hard for himself. He doesn't have a footballing brain, when he goes past players he looks lost and sometimes just runs the ball out of play only because he isn't a natural footballer. I take it that you never saw Junior Bent play for us then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leobcfc1 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I take it that you never saw Junior Bent play for us then I haven't seen him when did he play for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset_Cider Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I haven't seen him when did he play for us? Sorry....normally use the City Stats site but.................. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Bent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leobcfc1 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Sorry....normally use the City Stats site but.................. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Bent That's the worst strike rate I've ever seen from a forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 That's the worst strike rate I've ever seen from a forward. Junior was a winger He was a bit rubbish but he made me laugh for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 http://soccer-video.tv/bristol-city-vs-sou...als-highlights/ When I saw him playing,I was impressed by his incredible speed and ability in dribbling his opponents...but he was not as effective as he could have been (crossing,shooting,...) . He's a strange player Even if he's no more in the starting11,I think he can be useful in some matches,and if he does something more ,he can maybe gain more space into the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I haven't seen him when did he play for us? 1990 - 1997. He was short and stocky but very quick. A cheerfull chap who always played with a smile on his face. Marginally better than Sproule but just like Sproule was hopeless in front of goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessels Chick Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 1990 - 1997. He was short and stocky but very quick. A cheerfull chap who always played with a smile on his face. Marginally better than Sproule but just like Sproule was hopeless in front of goal. Scored great goal against Swindon at County Ground - ran almost length of pitch if I recall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Scored great goal against Swindon at County Ground - ran almost length of pitch if I recall I do vaguely remember him scoring against them in a 3-0 win where Matt Bryant scored a header. But don't think he ran that far for his goal. He was better than Sproule. But not much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Scored great goal against Swindon at County Ground - ran almost length of pitch if I recall Yep - and Sproule did the same at AG against Southampton. There are indeed many similarities between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Which brings us to another debate: Who would you prefer... Sproule as he is now? Bent in his pomp? Donowa in 90/91? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 We all know sproules weaknesses. Its there for all to see. But he does not get the praise he deserves.... Okay he cannot head a ball, but I have to say he CAN tackle... Defensively, he always tracks back and covers his full back.... time and time again... This is why I think GJ rates him slightly more than the fans do. What he lacks in quality going forward, he makes up with effort, passion and willingness to work for team. I was too surprised he was given a new contract, but I think his pace can change games, that was something we lacked when we he signed his new contract. I dont think he'll be given a new contract after this, as the quality of our squad has significantly improved since he signed his new deal.... But I think people need to lay off him a bit.... and give him praise when he does well..... What his game lacks and been said a million times and gets boring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leobcfc1 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Junior was a winger He was a bit rubbish but he made me laugh for some reason. Wikipedia's useless for players statistics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leobcfc1 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 1990 - 1997. He was short and stocky but very quick. A cheerfull chap who always played with a smile on his face. Marginally better than Sproule but just like Sproule was hopeless in front of goal. He's incredibly small he could be shorter than Lee Johnson going by what it says on his profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I'm always checking for spelling errors because I type fast. Yes you sure type fast Been on here a few weeks and already 400 odd posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Jacki Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I've only got 1 finger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Which brings us to another debate: Who would you prefer... Sproule as he is now? Bent in his pomp? Donowa in 90/91? They were all speedsters and Donowa was the fastest player in the whole of the football league at one time. Theres little to choose between them but I would go for Junior Bent simply because he played with a smile on his face despite some brutal treatment from defenders that he pissed past. It was hard to get irritated with Junior's lack of end product because of that. I don't remember him ever getting booked or sent off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 They were all speedsters and Donowa was the fastest player in the whole of the football league at one time. Theres little to choose between them but I would go for Junior Bent simply because he played with a smile on his face despite some brutal treatment from defenders that he pissed past. It was hard to get irritated with Junior's lack of end product because of that. I don't remember him ever getting booked or sent off. Good shout. I think Donowa had the most technical ability. I think he had previously played for Deportivo La Caruna, albeit in the 2nd div in Spain, and went on to play a lot of games for Brum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Which brings us to another debate: Who would you prefer... Sproule as he is now? Bent in his pomp? Donowa in 90/91? None Dave Smith for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Junior Bent.. Citys best number8 my all time favourite player EVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 None Dave Smith for me Sorry, lefties don't count. I could have thrown Mark Gavin into the mix though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redredrobin21 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I don't see why we should have any scapegoats seeing as we've got off to a good start! Surely a scapegoat only ever exists when a team is doing badly?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Sorry, lefties don't count. I could have thrown Mark Gavin into the mix though! Gavin was quickish but not as lightening quick as the other three but more tricky and productive. Maybe true speedsters pay for their pace by being unable to produce an end product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Gavin was quickish but not as lightening quick as the other three but more tricky and productive. Maybe true speedsters pay for their pace by being unable to produce an end product. I'd say so. Just look at Lennon at and Wright-Phillips in the Prem; they've got far more ability than any of our right-wing heroes, but both have been accused of lacking end product at times. Then you've got the Bentley/Downing types who rarely beat their man but can consistently deliver into the box. I guess the important thing is - and this may be why Sproule frustrates - is that players play to their strengths, but also to their limitations. Maybe Sproule needs to remind himself a little more often that he needs to steady himself before picking his final option, be it a pass, dribble or cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBlueRouge Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 IMO he is not up to the standard of the rest of the team. Bye Sproule, new player in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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