John Joe O'toole

[Robbored]

Anyone else think he was the Rovers stand out player? He looked pretty useful and based on last nights performance could play higher up. Only 24 as well.

Crap hair style and scruffy looking, but would anyone like to see him in a City shirt?

[Aizoon]

Anyone else think he was the Rovers stand out player? He looked pretty useful and based on last nights performance could play higher up. Only 24 as well.

Crap hair style and scruffy looking, but would anyone like to see him in a City shirt?

Not unless he smartens up. Our players are role models for Bristol's youth

[Esmond Million's Bung]

Anyone else think he was the Rovers stand out player? He looked pretty useful and based on last nights performance could play higher up. Only 24 as well.

Crap hair style and scruffy looking anyone like to see him in a City shirt?

Well I thought he was the worst player on the field in the first half, then had a good 20 minute spell at the beginning of the 2nd half and then fell back into his shitness of the first half, all in all no I don't share your enthusiasm for the O'Tool.

PS:- You looking for another driving job to wembley if your 2nd team make the play offs?.

[Prestbury c of c]

Why would you want a bin man playing in a city shirt?

[BUTOR]

Anyone else think he was the Rovers stand out player? He looked pretty useful and based on last nights performance could play higher up. Only 24 as well.

Crap hair style and scruffy looking, but would anyone like to see him in a City shirt?

Most certainly not. His caravan would look rather out of place next to Jet's Audi r8!

[ciderbeans]

He only looked half decent as the rest of his team made him look that way. I think league 2 is his level. He'd be lost in league 1 against strong opposition on a regular basis

[chipdawg]

As I said elsewhere; a poor mans Robbie Savage. Noticeable mainly for his needle and his shit haircut

[Randy Marsh]

Anyone else think he was the Rovers stand out player? He looked pretty useful and based on last nights performance could play higher up. Only 24 as well.

Crap hair style and scruffy looking, but would anyone like to see him in a City shirt?

Yes he's a lot better than anything we have right now.

I seem to recall he set this level alight last time he was in League 1 with Colchester.

SIGN HIM UP

[Robbored]

Yes he's a lot better than anything we have right now.

I seem to recall he set this level alight last time he was in League 1 with Colchester.

SIGN HIM UP

I asked whether anyone would like to see OToole in a City shirt. I didnt say I would like SOD to sign him but he did look the best Gas player last night.

[CheddarReds]

I think the stand out Rovers player was that left winger, Harrison (?) JJOT was so off the pace in the first half better in the 2nd half but thought he could've got nearer to JET for the first goal and JET walked past him for the 2nd.

[Taylor10]

I said in the Harrison thread i thought the gypo was poor. JET walked past him all night. I expected so much more from him after the Rovers fans have blabbed on about him so much!

Would I want him in a City shirt!? Not a ******* chance! Reid, Wynter, Pack, Elliott and Kelly when fit is a very strong midfield to pick from. He wouldn't get near the starting 11.

To be honest league 2 is clearly his level. Just an above average league 2 player if you ask me.

[slartibartfast]

What is it with this love-in for basement numpties, is it just surprise that they could actualy kick a ball and run, at the same time?

For what it's worth, I thought they were very average league 2 fodder.

[HoldenBall]

Looked an okay player, for gas standards anyway. Few nice turns but that was it

[GodEmperor Palpatine]

I asked whether anyone would like to see OToole in a City shirt. I didnt say I would like SOD to sign him but he did look the best Gas player last night.

The best out of a very mediocre bunch...

Didn't think he was that good anyway.

[BS13 Robin]

don't think marlon pack would welcome him looked to me after a foul by marlon on him he was hell bent on getting revenge and should have been shown at least one yellow card if not two,showed his lack of class and disclipine and is playing where he belongs imo

[TinnionForEngland]

He was average, played 1 or 2 decent balls but the rest of the time as has been said, he was noticeable for his shit haircut rather than any football talent. JET made him look what he is, quite shit.

[HoldenBall]

He also didn't pick up JET for our first goal, they obviously didn't do their homework because JET lives in those types of areas

[Swede]

I'd only want O'Tool to tarmac my drive

He wouldn't need to read my palm as he already knows what it says. .

FU5K OFF YOU DIRTY GAS C-NT

[Harry]

I didn't think he was that good in all honesty.

Was probably the worst player on the pitch in the 1st half. Improved 2nd half and managed to get stuck in a bit more, but didn't actually do much of particular note and was also partly to blame for both goals as well as another chance we had in the 1st half.

I've watched the game back on Sky and done a bit of analysis (I'm sad like that), and Gypo made 22 successful passes and lost the ball 4 times. He won 6 tackles and lost 4. Won 4 headers and lost 2. Had one chance with a header and put it wide. Had one tackle on Pack which set up Harrold in the 1st half. That was it.

So overall, he didn't see very much of the ball (26 passes compared to Pack's 50 and Reid's 45). 6 tackles (same as Reid). 3 mistakes, 2 of which led to goals (1st goal he left JET in acres and 2nd goal JET waltzed past him with ease).

For me, our 2 midfielders were better than their 2 by a long way. Yes, in the 2nd half they pressed us more and our game wasn't as fluid as it was early on, but both Pack & Reid over the 90 minutes did more than Gypo and Norburn.

Pack made 46 of his 50 passes but admittedly did get caught out a couple of times and could have cost us. However, aside from those 2 or 3 incidents, he was his usual competent and confident self and always wanted the ball. He played a number of incisive forward passes or cross field switch balls. He won 7 of 9 headers (notably 4 of those were versus Harrold, so he did the job of sitting in front of the back 4 and snuffing out their long ball supply).

Reid made 38 of his 45 passes, won 6 of his 9 tackles as well as getting up and winning 2 headers! Was unlucky not to score with his cheeky chip onto the bar. He made 3 key passes to set up good chances, one of which gave JET the ball in space for the 1st goal (note the passing prior to this between Pack and Reid, exchanging passes 2 or 3 times, along with Maloney before creating the chance). Exactly what you want from your midfield, and something their lot only did once near the end for Norburns low shot that Parrish saved.

Pack & Reid compared to Norburn & Gypo - I'd take our boys every day of the week.

For some more comparison, Norburn's stats were significantly improved in the 2nd half (well, actually in the last 15 minutes). He completed 28 of his 33 passes (of which only 11 were in the 1st half). He lost 2 tackles and won none. Lost 1 header and won none. He had 4 shots, 3 on target, but only one was anything near a decent effort and he should have scored with the rebound from Harrison's shot. Watching this game back, I was often looking to see where Norburn was, he really did seem to disappear at times and only had a decent 15 minute spell at the end when they were pressing us.

Talking of Harrison, I've read some stuff on here about him being excellent and I'm sorry all you gas-lovers out there tonight, he was totally overshadowed by Joe Bryan.

Harrison only made 9 of 14 passes. Bryan made 19 of 21.

Harrison won 2 headers. Bryan won 5.

Both made 7 dribbles and made 6 crosses. Bryan's crosses only went to waste twice, with him either making a telling ball or forcing a corner. Harrison only put 2 decent balls in and forced 1 corner.

Harrison did very well to get the shot in at the end which was saved and rebounded, but Bryan even eclipsed him here with his quality goal.

There were 2 things that Harrison did well. He made 5 successful tackles and got back to help his full back a number of times, forcing blocks or jockeying well on numerous occasions. When he had the ball though, he was tackled and lost it 8 times. Joe didn't lose it once in a tackle.

Hopefully that brings some perspective to all these shouts on here tonight about how amazing Roverzz were. I couldn't disagree more. I'd take Bryan, Reid & Pack over Gypo, Harrison & Orville every time.

Yes, they forced it a bit more in the 2nd half and put up a bit of fight and desire, but they never actually showed any class or guile - it was all very bitty, and none of them particularly stood out for me. The best players on the park were JET, Reid & Bryan by a long long way.

[alexukhc]

Amen ^^ top post Harry

[Tall King Blox]

I didn't think he was that good in all honesty.

Was probably the worst player on the pitch in the 1st half. Improved 2nd half and managed to get stuck in a bit more, but didn't actually do much of particular note and was also partly to blame for both goals as well as another chance we had in the 1st half.

I've watched the game back on Sky and done a bit of analysis (I'm sad like that), and Gypo made 22 successful passes and lost the ball 4 times. He won 6 tackles and lost 4. Won 4 headers and lost 2. Had one chance with a header and put it wide. Had one tackle on Pack which set up Harrold in the 1st half. That was it.

So overall, he didn't see very much of the ball (26 passes compared to Pack's 50 and Reid's 45). 6 tackles (same as Reid). 3 mistakes, 2 of which led to goals (1st goal he left JET in acres and 2nd goal JET waltzed past him with ease).

For me, our 2 midfielders were better than their 2 by a long way. Yes, in the 2nd half they pressed us more and our game wasn't as fluid as it was early on, but both Pack & Reid over the 90 minutes did more than Gypo and Norburn.

Pack made 46 of his 50 passes but admittedly did get caught out a couple of times and could have cost us. However, aside from those 2 or 3 incidents, he was his usual competent and confident self and always wanted the ball. He played a number of incisive forward passes or cross field switch balls. He won 7 of 9 headers (notably 4 of those were versus Harrold, so he did the job of sitting in front of the back 4 and snuffing out their long ball supply).

Reid made 38 of his 45 passes, won 6 of his 9 tackles as well as getting up and winning 2 headers! Was unlucky not to score with his cheeky chip onto the bar. He made 3 key passes to set up good chances, one of which gave JET the ball in space for the 1st goal (note the passing prior to this between Pack and Reid, exchanging passes 2 or 3 times, along with Maloney before creating the chance). Exactly what you want from your midfield, and something their lot only did once near the end for Norburns low shot that Parrish saved.

Pack & Reid compared to Norburn & Gypo - I'd take our boys every day of the week.

For some more comparison, Norburn's stats were significantly improved in the 2nd half (well, actually in the last 15 minutes). He completed 28 of his 33 passes (of which only 11 were in the 1st half). He lost 2 tackles and won none. Lost 1 header and won none. He had 4 shots, 3 on target, but only one was anything near a decent effort and he should have scored with the rebound from Harrison's shot. Watching this game back, I was often looking to see where Norburn was, he really did seem to disappear at times and only had a decent 15 minute spell at the end when they were pressing us.

Talking of Harrison, I've read some stuff on here about him being excellent and I'm sorry all you gas-lovers out there tonight, he was totally overshadowed by Joe Bryan.

Harrison only made 9 of 14 passes. Bryan made 19 of 21.

Harrison won 2 headers. Bryan won 5.

Both made 7 dribbles and made 6 crosses. Bryan's crosses only went to waste twice, with him either making a telling ball or forcing a corner. Harrison only put 2 decent balls in and forced 1 corner.

Harrison did very well to get the shot in at the end which was saved and rebounded, but Bryan even eclipsed him here with his quality goal.

There were 2 things that Harrison did well. He made 5 successful tackles and got back to help his full back a number of times, forcing blocks or jockeying well on numerous occasions. When he had the ball though, he was tackled and lost it 8 times. Joe didn't lose it once in a tackle.

Hopefully that brings some perspective to all these shouts on here tonight about how amazing Roverzz were. I couldn't disagree more. I'd take Bryan, Reid & Pack over Gypo, Harrison & Orville every time.

Yes, they forced it a bit more in the 2nd half and put up a bit of fight and desire, but they never actually showed any class or guile - it was all very bitty, and none of them particularly stood out for me. The best players on the park were JET, Reid & Bryan by a long long way.

**** me, and i only walked away with a sore throat.....well done harry

[Harry]

**** me, and i only walked away with a sore throat.....well done harry

Ha ha, yeah I left with a very sore throat last night too.

Just got a bit pissed off with the gas player love-in on here tonight - none of them were anything special and I can't sit here and not respond to defend our boys in the face of this ridiculous love-in.

Plus, I was bored sat up waiting for the new NFL season to start tonight, so watched the game again to relieve my boredom!

[BCFC96]

he was awful, the only player i'd even consider is Harrison.

[Son of Fred]

Anyone else think he was the Rovers stand out player? He looked pretty useful and based on last nights performance could play higher up. Only 24 as well.

Crap hair style and scruffy looking, but would anyone like to see him in a City shirt?

was suggesting this ways back when he was having the door held open for him at colchester..obviously the powers that be here didnt feel he was worth looking at.am suprised as stated on another current thread he is not playing in league one though and find it odd the best deal on the table for him was at the gas.was impressed on the night by Harrison-seems to have something worth keeping an eye on!

[Son of Fred]

I'd only want O'Tool to tarmac my drive

He wouldn't need to read my palm as he already knows what it says. .

FU5K OFF YOU DIRTY GAS C-NT

stay in Sweden,its for the best.

[Red_Mat]

I didn't think he was that good in all honesty.

Was probably the worst player on the pitch in the 1st half. Improved 2nd half and managed to get stuck in a bit more, but didn't actually do much of particular note and was also partly to blame for both goals as well as another chance we had in the 1st half.

I've watched the game back on Sky and done a bit of analysis (I'm sad like that), and Gypo made 22 successful passes and lost the ball 4 times. He won 6 tackles and lost 4. Won 4 headers and lost 2. Had one chance with a header and put it wide. Had one tackle on Pack which set up Harrold in the 1st half. That was it.

So overall, he didn't see very much of the ball (26 passes compared to Pack's 50 and Reid's 45). 6 tackles (same as Reid). 3 mistakes, 2 of which led to goals (1st goal he left JET in acres and 2nd goal JET waltzed past him with ease).

For me, our 2 midfielders were better than their 2 by a long way. Yes, in the 2nd half they pressed us more and our game wasn't as fluid as it was early on, but both Pack & Reid over the 90 minutes did more than Gypo and Norburn.

Pack made 46 of his 50 passes but admittedly did get caught out a couple of times and could have cost us. However, aside from those 2 or 3 incidents, he was his usual competent and confident self and always wanted the ball. He played a number of incisive forward passes or cross field switch balls. He won 7 of 9 headers (notably 4 of those were versus Harrold, so he did the job of sitting in front of the back 4 and snuffing out their long ball supply).

Reid made 38 of his 45 passes, won 6 of his 9 tackles as well as getting up and winning 2 headers! Was unlucky not to score with his cheeky chip onto the bar. He made 3 key passes to set up good chances, one of which gave JET the ball in space for the 1st goal (note the passing prior to this between Pack and Reid, exchanging passes 2 or 3 times, along with Maloney before creating the chance). Exactly what you want from your midfield, and something their lot only did once near the end for Norburns low shot that Parrish saved.

Pack & Reid compared to Norburn & Gypo - I'd take our boys every day of the week.

For some more comparison, Norburn's stats were significantly improved in the 2nd half (well, actually in the last 15 minutes). He completed 28 of his 33 passes (of which only 11 were in the 1st half). He lost 2 tackles and won none. Lost 1 header and won none. He had 4 shots, 3 on target, but only one was anything near a decent effort and he should have scored with the rebound from Harrison's shot. Watching this game back, I was often looking to see where Norburn was, he really did seem to disappear at times and only had a decent 15 minute spell at the end when they were pressing us.

Talking of Harrison, I've read some stuff on here about him being excellent and I'm sorry all you gas-lovers out there tonight, he was totally overshadowed by Joe Bryan.

Harrison only made 9 of 14 passes. Bryan made 19 of 21.

Harrison won 2 headers. Bryan won 5.

Both made 7 dribbles and made 6 crosses. Bryan's crosses only went to waste twice, with him either making a telling ball or forcing a corner. Harrison only put 2 decent balls in and forced 1 corner.

Harrison did very well to get the shot in at the end which was saved and rebounded, but Bryan even eclipsed him here with his quality goal.

There were 2 things that Harrison did well. He made 5 successful tackles and got back to help his full back a number of times, forcing blocks or jockeying well on numerous occasions. When he had the ball though, he was tackled and lost it 8 times. Joe didn't lose it once in a tackle.

Hopefully that brings some perspective to all these shouts on here tonight about how amazing Roverzz were. I couldn't disagree more. I'd take Bryan, Reid & Pack over Gypo, Harrison & Orville every time.

Yes, they forced it a bit more in the 2nd half and put up a bit of fight and desire, but they never actually showed any class or guile - it was all very bitty, and none of them particularly stood out for me. The best players on the park were JET, Reid & Bryan by a long long way.

This is fantastic - it's like we've got our own Michael Cox (zonal marking website - check it out). So nice to have some stats and actual facts to base things on, rather than some of the views on here.

Can you do this for every match?!

[havanatopia]

Yep, he was average I thought but probably good enough for league 2. I thought he was at Watford, then Colchester and now Gas?... that means he is heading downwards and at 24 you do have to worry about that. Perhaps he will get homesick and head back to somewhere like Dartford for his next job?

[Cunnyfunt]

Rumour is he was spotted after the game on top of the Wedlocks trying to salvage some scrap metal.

[pride of the west]

Id like to know how many passes we made and completion rate compared to them. Also posession percentage. Should dispell the myth that we are a 1 man team according to the blue few and that there wasnt much between us.

[BCFC Taunton]

Looked shite and rather than try and talk JET just tried to push him of the ball like a girl pushing a swing!