WolfOfWestStreet Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Edit. IScoreWheniWant seems to think flint's passing is poor. I am presuming he is there. I was there. His passing was terrible. Really rubbish. Quality in the air though, and brave, and strong, puts his foot through it when needed. I really think he's exactly what we've been missing. But guys, seriously, you'll soon see what I mean, he ain't a ball player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 If BWP was good enough he would of had championship sides after him. Really. The chance to join NYRB's would no doubt be more appealing than 99% of clubs in the championship, not so much the footy but the chance to live and work in NY would be massive and rare opportunity for any player, especially compared to joining a club like Blackpool, Yeovil or Barnsley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Has gone downhill in recent years though. Baldock was excellent tonight, looked sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corleone Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Really. The chance to join NYRB's would no doubt be more appealing than 99% of clubs in the championship, not so much the footy but the chance to live and work in NY would be massive and rare opportunity for any player, especially compared to joining a club like Blackpool, Yeovil or Barnsley. The whole point is these clubs weren't in for him in the first place.....even Brentford didn't sign him after his loan. Not saying its a bad move because its not, but the fact is we have had the summer and no clubs have been in for him.....his stock has fallen considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinnionForEngland Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Really. The chance to join NYRB's would no doubt be more appealing than 99% of clubs in the championship, not so much the footy but the chance to live and work in NY would be massive and rare opportunity for any player, especially compared to joining a club like Blackpool, Yeovil or Barnsley. The chance to play with Thierry Henry and Tim Cahill, not bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Either you really don't know any of our players, or the below got this one wrong instead... Ha ha maybe. It all happened very quickly. It definitely wasn't williams who cleared it off the line. He was white and had number 21 on his shirt - think that was Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I was there. His passing was terrible. Really rubbish. Quality in the air though, and brave, and strong, puts his foot through it when needed. I really think he's exactly what we've been missing. But guys, seriously, you'll soon see what I mean, he ain't a ball player. Cheers. Sounds much like my vile swindon dwelling colleagues described him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBibs Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Enjoyed that, Nice to clap the team off after a home win. Last one seems like a lifetime ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 2000 + at the game 800+ reading this thread! Think I have a valid excuse living in Suffolk -how about the rest of you! Working till half 8. Got my season ticket waiting though, you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Enjoyed that, Nice to clap the team off after a home win. Last one seems like a lifetime ago Yeah definitely glad I went pretty good game in the end. Got a good side there now I think. Winter played well you can tell this boy grew up at arsenal. So calm mops up nicely keeps the ball moving. Wagstaff - pure energy And this is going to hurt..... Killkenny had a good game some great crosses and was involved in the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 The whole point is these clubs weren't in for him in the first place.....even Brentford didn't sign him after his loan. Not saying its a bad move because its not, but the fact is we have had the summer and no clubs have been in for him.....his stock has fallen considerably. Brentford wanted him. Spoke to him and he joined's joined NY instead, I'm sure you were in on these meetings unlike me His record for Charlton in 3 years was one goal in 3, not too shabby, neither was 22 goals in their promotion season. Or perhaps you'd just use common sense to suggest that any offer he'd likely get would be nothing compared to the deal he's got. Good Luck to the lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corleone Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Brentford wanted him. Spoke to him and he joined's joined NY instead, I'm sure you were in on these meetings unlike me His record for Charlton in 3 years was one goal in 3, not too shabby, neither was 22 goals in their promotion season. Or perhaps you'd just use common sense to suggest that any offer he'd likely get would be nothing compared to the deal he's got. Good Luck to the lad. Brentford didn't want him. They signed Griggs instead. Yes I know his previous goal scoring record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad blit Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Just back in, I think some comments on Flint are abit harsh above. I wouldn't say he's terrible on the ball as such and at least dosnt look nervous like Fontaine. Generally a good work out, Kilkenny stood out for me alongside Wynter. Good to see a partnership there really with Kelly out! Mention as well for Wagstaff who worked socks off and will be good player for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Brentford didn't want him. They signed Griggs instead. Yes I know his previous goal scoring record. Sigh. If you don't want a player. Why hold talks with him? Rosler confirmed publically they had spoken. They spoke to him, didnt happen they then went for Griggs which did happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corleone Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Sigh. If you don't want a player. Why hold talks with him? They spoke to him, didnt happen they then went for Griggs which didnt happen. Um, yes it did.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Um, yes it did.... Typo. Already edited before you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Just back in, I think some comments on Flint are abit harsh above. I wouldn't say he's terrible on the ball as such and at least dosnt look nervous like Fontaine. Generally a good work out, Kilkenny stood out for me alongside Wynter. Good to see a partnership there really with Kelly out! Mention as well for Wagstaff who worked socks off and will be good player for us. Agreed, Flint reminds me of McCombe but with less dilly and dallying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Agreed, Flint reminds me of McCombe but with less dilly and dallying. And, of course, no overhead kicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Have to say that was good viewing and certainly one of the better friendlies you are likely to see. First half in particular I thought we were excellent and were controlling possession. Had Baldock been able to finish off a couple of good moves we could/should have been going in at half time 2-0 up. Wynter and Kilkenny were excellent in the middle, the two fullbacks offered great width going forward and I thought the two centre halves looked to be forming a promising partnership. Flint also found Baldock with a couple of excellent passes over the top, which I certainly wasn't expecting to see from him as he hasn't seemed the most confident in possession inn the other pre season games I have seen. Second half Reading probably shaded it and had it not been for some excellent last gasp defending they would certainly have scored at least 1, but on the balance of the 90 minutes I would say we ran out deserved winners. It is certainly worth noting that we played quite well against Southampton in pre season last year though and we all know what happened next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Just got back. Gotta say... How good is Cunningham! Always liked him but he was exceptional tonight. Killa and Wynter were great in the middle today as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Not scoring much in preseason but seem a lot less troubled at the back which is a good sign. Hard to beat first and foremost has to be the way to go after last season! Makes you wonder why we couldn't add Flint and Wynter in the January transfer window. We might've stayed up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Agreed, Flint reminds me of McCombe but with less dilly and dallying. If he can do the job of mCcombe, that good enough for us. My own concern is can he adapt quickly to keeping the ball down and passing it, seems to me coming from non-league he probably has too much hoof ball mentality drilled into him. There is going to be games which just aren't right for him I think, against the likes of Preston/Wolves I wouldn't be surprised to see Louis get the nod due to expereicnce, but can't think of a better player for him to learn from. I think he'll start slow and get better and better as season goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Have to say that was good viewing and certainly one of the better friendlies you are likely to see. First half in particular I thought we were excellent and were controlling possession. Had Baldock been able to finish off a couple of good moves we could/should have been going in at half time 2-0 up. Wynter and Kilkenny were excellent in the middle, the two fullbacks offered great width going forward and I thought the two centre halves looked to be forming a promising partnership. Flint also found Baldock with a couple of excellent passes over the top, which I certainly wasn't expecting to see from him as he hasn't seemed the most confident in possession inn the other pre season games I have seen. Second half Reading probably shaded it and had it not been for some excellent last gasp defending they would certainly have scored at least 1, but on the balance of the 90 minutes I would say we ran out deserved winners. It is certainly worth noting that we played quite well against Southampton in pre season last year though and we all know what happened next. Very encouraged that Wynter and Killa worked well together tonight. Vital they can play together with the loss of kelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Have to say that was good viewing and certainly one of the better friendlies you are likely to see. First half in particular I thought we were excellent and were controlling possession. Had Baldock been able to finish off a couple of good moves we could/should have been going in at half time 2-0 up. Wynter and Kilkenny were excellent in the middle, the two fullbacks offered great width going forward and I thought the two centre halves looked to be forming a promising partnership. Flint also found Baldock with a couple of excellent passes over the top, which I certainly wasn't expecting to see from him as he hasn't seemed the most confident in possession inn the other pre season games I have seen. Second half Reading probably shaded it and had it not been for some excellent last gasp defending they would certainly have scored at least 1, but on the balance of the 90 minutes I would say we ran out deserved winners. It is certainly worth noting that we played quite well against Southampton in pre season last year though and we all know what happened next. Second half I think Reading upped the pace and pressed higher and faster - it was a good test for our defence. Their number 12 also had the beating of Cunningham multiple times in the 2nd half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 On the one hand, I'm pleased we did well against a team from a higher division. On the other - READING! They were nailed on Division 4 when I walked 50 yards to watch their home games. Funny game, football... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I've just seen the highlights, and this is going to stun quite a few people on the board... ready?... I like the white sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetjef Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 How did we line up tonight formation wise? Was it 4-4-1-1 with Waggstaf on left, Adomah on right and JET in 'the hole' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartleysbeard Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Overall it was an impressive display against a side filled with quality throughout. There certainly seemed to be a more considered approach with players wanting the ball more and showing more desire to keep possession. Everyone was working hard and there was an apparent organisation throughout the team which was good to see. From what I saw Flint played very well. He was assured and commanding and contrary to other posters opinions where possible he played the ball out well and indeed set up Baldock with an excellent pass. Don't get me wrong, he hoofed it when required but he looks a decent enough player in possession to me. Adomah was kept quiet by Bridge which is no great shame. JET too was working hard but coming up against a well organised back line for Reading. Baldock looks very sharp and will be excellent for us this year I feel. Both full-backs were excellent and I am delighted we've been able to keep them as they can both get forward confidently but are equally solid at the back. Kilkenny was working most things and although I get frustrated that he sometimes holds on to the ball too long, he is likely to be the main creator of chances. Harewood carrying nowhere near as much timber as I expected and tried to get involved in the few minutes he had. Looks like another option at least which we'll need with Davies likely to be going. Fielding played well and was commanding with great communication to his defenders. Wagstaff was quiet to start with but as the game progressed I was quietly impressed by his contribution. Nothing dynamic but some quality touches and progressive runs from the left side in the absence of Pearson. Had to laugh after the game outside the entrance to the Williams as some old chap was wildly berating some club officials regarding the proposed sale of Adomah. I think he was suggesting that £1m is nothing and we'll need him when we're in the Premier League....ever the optimist I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Also wes burns out with ankle ligament damage in training Any idea of the extent of the damage/likely time out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Any idea of the extent of the damage/likely time out? Well he was in the stands last night joking and chatting with other players and did not appear to be in any discomfort so can only assume it is very minor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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