redsince1994 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 So there's a fair few games left. But can anyone surpass Karleigh Osbourne for signing of the season? Been an absolute rock in defence every game he's played be it right back or in the middle. I'm hoping we'll see him for many a year to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxford Red Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 When you think he's a new bloke he absolutely marshalled those two banks of defenses tonight. Just watching them organize and see Williams and Cunningham listening as he held the line and told them where to stand etc. Fantastic performance tonight. He won every header. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Today I believe he was the difference after going down to ten (although i would rather us play with ten than have el bad in the team). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 He will probably be overlooked but Wade Elliott is a decent shout. Of course Cotterill badly backfired by "not seeing him play" before loaning him in, didn't he? I mean someone who had started 10 games in The Championship this season, played 400+ in total in his career and who he had managed before was clearly a huge gamble of Styvar proportions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 He will probably be overlooked but Wade Elliott is a decent shout. Of course Cotterill badly backfired by "not seeing him play" before loaning him in, didn't he? I mean someone who had started 10 games in The Championship this season, played 400+ in total in his career and who he had managed before was clearly a huge gamble of Styvar proportions... Not scouting him and then admitting it publicly was daft, there's no getting away from that. But after a shaky start (not helped by SC experimenting playing him in an unfamiliar position) he has done well. I don't think anyone ever doubted that Elliott had class, particularly at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Mark divvy Saunders . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 He will probably be overlooked but Wade Elliott is a decent shout. Of course Cotterill badly backfired by "not seeing him play" before loaning him in, didn't he? I mean someone who had started 10 games in The Championship this season, played 400+ in total in his career and who he had managed before was clearly a huge gamble of Styvar proportions... Would be nice if we could keep him, started the pro game late so although he's 35 think he has a good couple of seasons left in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Osbourne just has to play at CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redarmy1974 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Fingers crossed we get a couple more seasons out of him also looks a great leader . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Mark divvy Saunders . I'll go with that. The best signing and not even on the payroll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I'll go with that. The best signing and not even on the payroll! Bloody City going for the cheap option again! JET for me btw..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcchris2016 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 The rock that is Karleigh Osbourne for me, certainly been the most consistent player we've had. with a special mention to Divvy to. Must of been a great team-talk !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol south end Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I said this ages ago when he was not playing that great that he was the Other stand out player in the squad. He has natural talent that is now shinning through. He is good on the ball, has a good football brain. Another type of player you build a side around. The other being the lazy bloke who adds nothing to the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Steve Cotterill has to be one of the best signings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray White Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Well done SOD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Osbourne has been great Gillet/Elliot have put in some hard working performances between them Despite his inconsistency JET's goal record/assists and particularly early season form put him up there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Not scouting him and then admitting it publicly was daft, there's no getting away from that. But after a shaky start (not helped by SC experimenting playing him in an unfamiliar position) he has done well. I don't think anyone ever doubted that Elliott had class, particularly at this level. Normally I would agree but he's clearly a player who SC is very familiar with. He knows his strengths and weaknesses, and he's never been particularly pacey so it's not as though he's lost that. If he was played in an unfamiliar central position, he's certainly warmed to it since he's still playing there and doing well. More likely is he was looking off the pace having not played in two months, for my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Normally I would agree but he's clearly a player who SC is very familiar with. He knows his strengths and weaknesses, and he's never been particularly pacey so it's not as though he's lost that. If he was played in an unfamiliar central position, he's certainly warmed to it since he's still playing there and doing well. More likely is he was looking off the pace having not played in two months, for my money. SC played Elliott right wing back first two games, bizarre really. Thankfully returned to CM now. I just hope we return to due diligence on all future signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 SC played Elliott right wing back first two games, bizarre really. Thankfully returned to CM now. I just hope we return to due diligence on all future signings. He was in central midfield at Brentford, having replaced Marlon Pack at half-time. He also played there at Wolves, as Osbourne was RWB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Is a manager not watching a player before bringing them in such a bad thing? Cotterill obviously knew about Wade Elliott and what he could do, also how is a manager expected to go and watch a player when every Saturday he's watching his own team, what are scouts for?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Osbourne is a class player and a real leader, which makes playing him out of position or benching him to accomodate El Abd even more daft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Osbourne was absolutely superb last night. One of the best central defensive performances (I guess that isn't actually saying a lot really) from a City player in a long time. I also thought he did really well in his time after coming on Saturday and helped sure us up a bit after we had looked really shaky defensively in the second half before his arrival. Bearing in mind he was only on 20 minutes he won a ridiculous amount of headers in that time. I have been impressed with him in almost every game he has played at centre half and I hope his place in the team at the heart of defence is assured for a while now. Well it will be for 3 games at least I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 So there's a fair few games left. But can anyone surpass Karleigh Osbourne for signing of the season? Been an absolute rock in defence every game he's played be it right back or in the middle. I'm hoping we'll see him for many a year to come.Gets my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 So there's a fair few games left. But can anyone surpass Karleigh Osbourne for signing of the season? Been an absolute rock in defence every game he's played be it right back or in the middle. I'm hoping we'll see him for many a year to come. You must of missed some games where he's played RB and you think he's been solid.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 For me it's got to be JET. Despite his inconsistency and recent drop in form he has still got 19 goals and 11 assists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corleone Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Jet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltfordRed Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I've said for weeks, Osbourne has to play CB with Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 He will probably be overlooked but Wade Elliott is a decent shout. Of course Cotterill badly backfired by "not seeing him play" before loaning him in, didn't he? I mean someone who had started 10 games in The Championship this season, played 400+ in total in his career and who he had managed before was clearly a huge gamble of Styvar proportions... Didn't Cotterill work with Elliot at Burnley? so knew well enough what kind of player he was. Maybe I imagined it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Didn't Cotterill work with Elliot at Burnley? so knew well enough what kind of player he was. Maybe I imagined it. I think you are right, I think the concerns at the time were that SC said he hadn't seen him play for a while and wasn't sure he could still play to the same level at 35, particularly in the wide positions which I believe he has spent most of his career. It suggested that his signing was a bit of a gamble. Maybe it's a bit of a Tinman situation? I don't think there is any doubt that he added 2/3 seasons onto his career when he was moved into the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 You must of missed some games where he's played RB and you think he's been solid.. I was thinking exactly this myself. Osborne has looked dreadful at right-back/right-wingback. He looks like a centre back playing fullback. His positioning is just terrible and he's been responsible for a number of goals from that side. So, I'm not quite sure why people are suddenly making him signing of the season. Short memories perhaps. Having said all that, he has been very good in the centre. Still however, not the best signing in that position!! My signing of the season is Derrick Williams. He's not the finished article but he's young, capable of learning and even pops up with the odd important goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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