Cunnyfunt Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Strange one is JJ O'Toole came through at Watford aged about 17, scored a goal vs us on Telly iirc, Then kinda frittered around a bit not really doing alotDidnt he get a bad injury which held him back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3 GAS Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Big part of our huge turnaround , hope he doesnt sign for you as i think he'd do a great job. said he loved it at the gas and would sign if higher up clubs dont comebut he hopes to play in championship/league1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercity Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Just looked in to it and he does seem rather injury prone, which could be why he has slipped down the leagues Cruciate 9 months in 2010 Groin Problems since Hasnt played a 'full' season since 2009-10 Bit risky then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Big part of our huge turnaround , hope he doesnt sign for you as i think he'd do a great job. said he loved it at the gas and would sign if higher up clubs dont comebut he hopes to play in championship/league1 There's the 'Irish' connection between O'Driscoll and O'Toole as well. How come he's not wanted at COLU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunnyfunt Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Just looked in to it and he does seem rather injury prone, which could be why he has slipped down the leagues Cruciate 9 months in 2010 Groin Problems since Hasnt played a 'full' season since 2009-10Could be a gamble then. Still, he was one of the main factors for Rovers resurgance from their escape to the non league and the gas fans I spoke too said he was far too good for that division. Might be a good shout on a 6month/ one year deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3 GAS Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Could be a gamble then. Still, he was one of the main factors for Rovers resurgance from their escape to the non league and the gas fans I spoke too said he was far too good for that division. Might be a good shout on a 6month/ one year deal? think he will be looking for a 2 yr deal, minimum unless he stays over towards essex as will have to move his family, Can see him going to someone like Gillingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric04 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Gas are desperate to get him. As soon as his loan ran out their results went south again. I suspect he thinks he can do better than League 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 think he will be looking for a 2 yr deal, minimum unless he stays over towards essex as will have to move his family, Can see him going to someone like Gillingham What type of midfileder is he mate? If he can pass a ball he will be an improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Big part of our huge turnaround , hope he doesnt sign for you as i think he'd do a great job. said he loved it at the gas and would sign if higher up clubs dont comebut he hopes to play in championship/league1 I'm sure he didn't mean that seriously, just the sort of empty words a loan player with no apparent future at his parent club feels obliged to say. He's just keeping his option with Rovers open as an absolute last resort if no better club (and there are a hell of a lot of them) is interested. O'Toole would be very disappointed to end up back at Rovers because it would mean consigning his immediate footballing future to a tedious club with little hope of progression. A sickeningly dire prospect for him and one he'll happily dismiss in an instant if there's any truth about Bristol City being interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 What type of midfileder is he mate? If he can pass a ball he will be an improvement. Ward signed him so have a guess, a bloke who simply runs about a lot..... Pass a ball? Ward's idea of a Championship midfielder was Carl Hutchings, need I say more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Just been sat in the Avon Gorge hotel and saw Michael Owen talking to Alan Curbishly about some Portishead property. Photos will come through soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3 GAS Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 What type of midfileder is he mate? If he can pass a ball he will be an improvement. good passer of the ball, likes to get forward, has a eye for goal but also a good and strong tackler as well, looked a class above L2 TBH a good all round footballer , nothing too showy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunnyfunt Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 good passer of the ball, likes to get forward, has a eye for goal but also a good and strong tackler as well, looked a class above L2 TBH a good all round footballer , nothing too showy Sounds exactly like what we've missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazinpeace Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Sounds exactly like what we've missed!Sounds exactly like what we've missed!Nah, you don't want him, he's rubbish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercity Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Hes probably decent, but ANY half decent footballer would look amazing in a gas side, so lets wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Strange one is JJ O'Toole came through at Watford aged about 17, scored a goal vs us on Telly iirc, Then kinda frittered around a bit not really doing alot Sounds perfect for us, may struggle to get in the first team, or reserves for that matter. There's a lot of competition for the frittering around not really doing a lot role in midfield role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 If Danny Shittu is crap then Lewin Nyatanga belongs on the Downs, Shittu is a machine. Very droll old boy, very droll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Ward signed him so have a guess, a bloke who simply runs about a lot..... Pass a ball? Ward's idea of a Championship midfielder was Carl Hutchings, need I say more? I thought Hutchings was alright or is my memory fading? He seemed to have a great work rate and did find a nice telling pass quite often. He was also good in the dressing room as I recall; good motivator and all that. Bit of a precursor to Scotty albeit not as good granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Very droll old boy, very droll. *Drole (where the 'o' has a hat thing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 *Drole (where the 'o' has a hat thing) the only 'drole' spelling I know is this:- A term used by the Irish to depict something as dull, boring or generally shite which is clearly not what i was referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I thought Hutchings was alright or is my memory fading? He seemed to have a great work rate and did find a nice telling pass quite often. He was also good in the dressing room as I recall; good motivator and all that. Bit of a precursor to Scotty albeit not as good granted. You're not wrong. He was alright, worked hard, broke up play whilst and got up and down a bit. Trouble is, that type of player isn't trendy is he? There seems a belief on here from some people that we don't need players like that (hence the divided opinions over Elliott). I'd love to see a nice organised City team that plays simple. Positive dare i say direct, football. We'd like to think every player signed is the new Iniesta or Xavi but it against gonna happen. We need our share of grafters and breakers to be successful in L1, or Champ, for that matter. Luckily, I reckon SOD gets that and will try to get a blend of passers and robust physical types. I swear, though, before close season is out someone will refer to us as the Barcelona of League 1!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Ward signed him so have a guess, a bloke who simply runs about a lot..... Pass a ball? Ward's idea of a Championship midfielder was Carl Hutchings, need I say more? John Ward got us promoted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 John Ward got us promoted Graham is on about ward in the Championship, not ward at l1. A completely different kettle of fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Graham is on about ward in the Championship, not ward at l1. A completely different kettle of fish. Ward might have made more of a fist of survival if he'd not had a chairman signing players while he was on holiday and generally meddling in team affairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Ward signed him so have a guess, a bloke who simply runs about a lot..... Pass a ball? Ward's idea of a Championship midfielder was Carl Hutchings, need I say more? For some reason I though Pulis signed him - youre probably right. Anyway I wouldn't have thought Carl as-I-understand-it-multimillionaire-now Hutchings is too bothered what any of us think of him. http://www.eliteinvestments.co.uk/lifestyle/aboutus.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tts_city Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I thought Hutchings was alright or is my memory fading? He seemed to have a great work rate and did find a nice telling pass quite often. He was also good in the dressing room as I recall; good motivator and all that. Bit of a precursor to Scotty albeit not as good granted. as far as I can remember he was proper shite, real powderpuff stuff in the middle, didn't like a tackle if he could help it, it was Ivan who gave the midfield some metal back then, he really put a shift in, as soon as he had that injury I knew we were doomed to the drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Graham is on about ward in the Championship, not ward at l1. A completely different kettle of fish. Oh fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 as far as I can remember he was proper shite, real powderpuff stuff in the middle, didn't like a tackle if he could help it, it was Ivan who gave the midfield some metal back then, he really put a shift in, as soon as he had that injury I knew we were doomed to the drop. Yes. Sideshow Bob was a part of the Brentford defence that got relegated to the 4th division that season. So John "tactical genius" Ward bought him to go in our midfield, where he rushed around a lot and didn't achieve too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep the Faith Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Wasn't he part of the Brentford team that beat us in the playoffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 You're not wrong. He was alright, worked hard, broke up play whilst and got up and down a bit. Trouble is, that type of player isn't trendy is he? There seems a belief on here from some people that we don't need players like that (hence the divided opinions over Elliott). I'd love to see a nice organised City team that plays simple. Positive dare i say direct, football. We'd like to think every player signed is the new Iniesta or Xavi but it against gonna happen. We need our share of grafters and breakers to be successful in L1, or Champ, for that matter. Luckily, I reckon SOD gets that and will try to get a blend of passers and robust physical types. I swear, though, before close season is out someone will refer to us as the Barcelona of League 1!!! I remember him being bloody awful. To be fair I would have been about ten so my memory is perhaps not the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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