And Its Smith Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Another one of our "rubbish"* players doing well in the league above us. *according to people on this forum MARTYN Woolford has been praised for his bravery in possession. Millwall's top scorer took his tally for the season to seven with the equaliser against Bolton last weekend - his second goal in three games. And manager Ian Holloway has hailed the versatile midfielder for embracing his possession-based style of play. "Woolford is a great lad," the Lions boss said. "He's enjoying his life and scoring goals. He's in a fantastic run of form and I'm still finding out where his best position is. "I love his finishing and the way he strikes the ball. He looks like he's got goals in him and he's learning to understand two or three different roles, which helps coordinate the team. "Against Reading, he was our best player because he constantly wanted the ball. If the ball doesn't come to him, he goes and gets it. He's brave. "You have to be brave, you really do, particularly when you don't quite yet understand the overall structure, the style of play and where the spaces are going to be. "The more you do something, the more you understand where the space is. That's why the likes of Everton are passing the ball now. "If you watched Barcelona on Tuesday, they understand where other people are going to be, all of the time. My boys are doing it from fresh and it's tough for them." Speaking immediately after Woolford scored his latest goal, Holloway revealed that the 28-year-old has expressed a desire to play as a striker. He said: "Woolford was our top scorer when I came in, and when we went to Portugal he said to me, 'I'm your top scorer, why aren't you playing me?' "I told him he hadn't scored for me yet! Now he's my top scorer and I'm delighted for him. "The great thing is, he thinks he can go up front as well, and he's still scoring from midfield. "When I get my two widemen scoring, my centre forwards scoring and my midfield three scoring, I'll be more than happy. "At the moment we are creating some chances, which is nice, and we are doing it at a time when it's bobbly and windy. You've got to be brave, stick to your guns and keep going." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 He was never brave when I saw him play. Possibly the weakest player physically I've seen (run close by Killkenny) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbored Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I also noticed the other day that Woolford is Millwalls leading goal scorer with 7 so far this season. He was another one who somehow suddenly lost the ability to kick a ball when he moved to Bristol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 This club is cursed. We could sign Messi and he would be useless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Woolford was utter crap bar 3 games in 70 appearances Clearly there's a motivational issue when players join this club, do the coaches push the players enough?? Plus whatever you think of him Holloway will know how to get poor players playing well above their level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 He was technically very good, but did struggle with being asked to do any defensive 'spade work', which he was in the system he was often deployed in here. No wonder his best games for us he basically played as high up as the forwards as a winger. Personally think he is the type of player Bryan looks to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 He was never brave when I saw him play. Possibly the weakest player physically I've seen (run close by Killkenny) Did you read it? He doesn't mean brave in the tackle he means courageous in wanting the ball a running with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 One of many players in recent years that wasn't given a proper chance due to constantly changing managers, coaches and our own supporters mocking him for having the ambition to target scoring 10 goals in a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Did you read it? He doesn't mean brave in the tackle he means courageous in wanting the ball a running with itHe was scared of the ball and of opponents for a large part of the time he played here. When someone forced the ball on him he was pushed off it very often. He had a spell of three or four good games then faded back to that unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Witnessed "confrontations" in the Dolman caused by fans slagging off "Woolford" .......... certainly not the way to support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy273 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 This club is cursed. We could sign Messi and he would be useless! I've always had raised eyebrows about the coaching situation at our club behind the scenes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 There are to many seemingly good players that come to BCFC and under perform for it to be just a coincidence. I have always thought this. How many strikers have we had that have has good record elsewhere before and after their time here but cant score for toffee while playing for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edada Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Top scorer with 7. Says more about Millwall than it does about Woolford. Expect to see them in league 1 next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodburyred Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 He was good at finishing but not much else. Unfortunately in his time here he had Pitman, Stead, Baldock and Davies all more than capble of finishing ahead of him. So he was needed as a midfielder not an attacker. Obviously given more of a striking role at Scunny and Millwal. Hence his ok goal return in teams with rubbish players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Holloway allows his players more freedom with the system he plays. Very surprised Woolford is 'brave' when it comes to wanting to get on the ball mind. He mastered the art of hiding during his time here. He was pretty gutless for us in all honesty. He was consistently poor for us so why shouldn't people say it as they see it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I've always had raised eyebrows about the coaching situation at our club behind the scenes.. Steady on old chap.Raising "eyebrows " where will it all end ? I"m surprised you've not got a banning order . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezman Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 This club is cursed. We could sign Messi and he would be useless! I've always had raised eyebrows about the coaching situation at our club behind the scenes.. I reckon we'd still be useless if we were managed by Mourinho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Did you read it? He doesn't mean brave in the tackle he means courageous in wanting the ball a running with it Yeah I read it. Brave is an adjective I wouldn't associate with any part if his game. I couldn't care less what he's done at Millwall he's one of the gutless cowards that contributed to our relegation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Think it highlights how fans can sometimes put fear into players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Ere 'ee 'ad long 'air dinnum? Bloody big girl's blouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I reckon we'd still be useless if we were managed by Mourinho all started when Joe Royle joined us :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I've always had raised eyebrows about the coaching situation at our club behind the scenes.. ...nothing should surprise you when it comes to coach one! (apparently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I think he was an alright player looking back, but just didn't fit into the way the side was set up back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corleone Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 One reason why he struggled was because he had McGivern behind him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Top scorer with 7. Says more about Millwall than it does about Woolford. Expect to see them in league 1 next season. All depends... when we got to the Championship play-off final our top scorer that season hadn't scored many more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 All depends... when we got to the Championship play-off final our top scorer that season hadn't scored many more! And look where we are in this division with our highest scoring strike pair for years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Beginning of last season he and Cunningham linked up really well contributing to beating Ayatollah by others. Cunninghams injury killing Wolly off. A decent footballer in the same team as footballers. Lower league donkeys are not footballers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Think it highlights how fans can sometimes put fear into players. this must be a joke surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corleone Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 this must be a joke surely? How is this a joke? Woolford got more stick than anyone I can remember with th exception of Fontaine....and look what happened to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 this must be a joke surely? He had a chant that mocked his ability and was constantly attacked on twitter being called shit amongst others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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