Fatalist Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 First of all I am not writing him off before he has played for us, and I hope he does well ans adds to our creativity from midfield. But, how much can we expect from him at this level? Players who did well in league 1 have found it hard to step up. Freeman and Bryan are obvious examples, but also Agard, JET, Joe Garner at PNE, Dean Bowditch at MK and possibly Luongo. Also remember that as recently as 2013 he was playing at Marlow at level 7 in the pyramid. He has obviously got something but is he the saviour? Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Don't think he's the saviour but he was one player that really caused us problems last season . We need more creation in midfield and he's a level up from Bobby Reid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, Fatalist said: First of all I am not writing him off before he has played for us, and I hope he does well ans adds to our creativity from midfield. But, how much can we expect from him at this level? Players who did well in league 1 have found it hard to step up. Freeman and Bryan are obvious examples, but also Agard, JET, Joe Garner at PNE, Dean Bowditch at MK and possibly Luongo. Also remember that as recently as 2013 he was playing at Marlow at level 7 in the pyramid. He has obviously got something but is he the saviour? Opinions? Reading between the lines, you are writing him off before he's kicked a ball. The cruel swine. Uncle TFR-Moyes-Walsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatalist Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 26 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Don't think he's the saviour but he was one player that really caused us problems last season . We need more creation in midfield and he's a level up from Bobby Reid. That's really what I'm getting at. He did look good last year, but so did other people who can't do it this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Joe Bryan has stepped in recent games. There are plenty of players who take time find their feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Fatalist said: First of all I am not writing him off before he has played for us, and I hope he does well ans adds to our creativity from midfield. But, how much can we expect from him at this level? Players who did well in league 1 have found it hard to step up. Freeman and Bryan are obvious examples, but also Agard, JET, Joe Garner at PNE, Dean Bowditch at MK and possibly Luongo. Also remember that as recently as 2013 he was playing at Marlow at level 7 in the pyramid. He has obviously got something but is he the saviour? Opinions? So are you implying we shouldn't sign anyone from League One? Others sniff when we're ambitious & try & sign people from Championship level. The club can't win between the two sets of critics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjia 22 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Something I'm hoping doesn't happen is people slate him after Birmingham (if he plays) for not creating chances or looking of the pace, and yes I expect he will for 2-3 games as he hasn't really played football this season, give the lad a chance, if he's anything near as good as what he was like against us last season he's a step up from Freeman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 He found his level at league one so should be ideal for us next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 The problem is he isn't fit,bit like cox but cox hasn't played so god knows what's gladwins excuse is because he had a bit of a blow out at Swindon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 9 minutes ago, Kodjia 22 said: Something I'm hoping doesn't happen is people slate him after Birmingham (if he plays) for not creating chances or looking of the pace, and yes I expect he will for 2-3 games as he hasn't really played football this season, give the lad a chance, if he's anything near as good as what he was like against us last season he's a step up from Freeman. In that 1 game :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 So are we going to run a sweepstake on the first Ben Gladwin is awful post. I'm going for 4.57pm on 30th January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariored Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Fatalist said: First of all I am not writing him off before he has played for us, and I hope he does well ans adds to our creativity from midfield. But, how much can we expect from him at this level? Players who did well in league 1 have found it hard to step up. Freeman and Bryan are obvious examples, but also Agard, JET, Joe Garner at PNE, Dean Bowditch at MK and possibly Luongo. Also remember that as recently as 2013 he was playing at Marlow at level 7 in the pyramid. He has obviously got something but is he the saviour? Opinions? Same as Matt Smith; He was great for us in League 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 It's not about individuals, it's about the team. If he comes in and does a good job he makes us a more effective team. I don't think we need to step up that much to pull us out of the Cr@p . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Can't be much worse than what we've already got. Also can hit one which we were dying out for on Tuesday, someone confident enough to take on their man and have a shot. Think he will play well for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Port Said Red said: Joe Bryan has stepped in recent games. There are plenty of players who take time find their feet. huh? he was pretty poor vs Boro, confidence is shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City1970 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Fatalist said: First of all I am not writing him off beforeWags taffetaplayed for us, and I hope he. does well ans adds to our creativity from midfield. But, how much can we expect from him at this level? Players who did well in league 1 have found it hard to step up. Freeman and Bryan are obvious examples, but also Agard, JET, Joe Garner at PNE, Dean Bowditch at MK and possibly Luongo. Also remember that as recently as 2013 he was playing at Marlow at level 7 in the pyramid. He has obviously got something but is he the saviour? Opinions? He is a lot better than Pack, Bryan, Williams, Reid, Freeman, Burns and Wagstaff. So he should be an improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Big C said: So are we going to run a sweepstake on the first Ben Gladwin is awful post. I'm going for 4.57pm on 30th January Seems like we had it 2 hours ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 We can expect him to have a point to prove so that's a good starting point for me. As for what he'll achieve that is and always will be clairevoyance but there appears to be reason to be optimistic Whilst I agree we need an old head I'm a bit fed up of hearing 'championship experience'. We've had plenty of shite who had just that, Stern John an immediate example which springs to mind. Any and all signings are a gamble no matter what level they've played at. You mitigate the gamble by doing proper research and proper research is not 'where did you last play'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatersfloater Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I always remember when we played Swindle at home, aside from the stuffing we gave them I remember looking at Gladwin thinking what a good player he was for them Infact when he was substituted I breathed a big sigh of relief hopefully he'll do well for us COYR P.S I'm predicting at 2-1 City away win today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Lets give the lad a chance there are 100's of lower league players that do make the step up and go on to well at championship level (our own Korey Smith for one) so lets be positive and say he's one that will do that. He has to be an improvement on Reid Pack and Fatty Freeman this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 10 hours ago, Leveller said: So are you implying we shouldn't sign anyone from League One? Others sniff when we're ambitious & try & sign people from Championship level. Given the growing list of players from clubs in the prem, the championship and league one who have all turned us down, Mr Gladwin has my full support if only because he has said yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 12 hours ago, Fatalist said: First of all I am not writing him off before he has played for us, and I hope he does well ans adds to our creativity from midfield. But, how much can we expect from him at this level? Players who did well in league 1 have found it hard to step up. Freeman and Bryan are obvious examples, but also Agard, JET, Joe Garner at PNE, Dean Bowditch at MK and possibly Luongo. Also remember that as recently as 2013 he was playing at Marlow at level 7 in the pyramid. He has obviously got something but is he the saviour? Opinions? Agard hasn't had many chances at this level, JET has barely played at QPR and is still among their top scorers, his previous times in this division he was played out of position, and Garner has been a perennial failure at this level so this season I expected it (although plenty on here were fooled by last season). Bowditch wasn't prolific in league 1 so not sure why he was expected to do well this year. I don't know enough about Luongo to comment, but don't think your list of examples is particularly good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 9 hours ago, Chairman Mao said: huh? he was pretty poor vs Boro, confidence is shot You think so? I thought he had one of his best games at this level, he was up against a very strong opponent and held his own really welly well. He started to come inside and use his right foot more which is a sign he was feeling more confident I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 13 hours ago, Fatalist said: First of all I am not writing him off before he has played for us, and I hope he does well ans adds to our creativity from midfield. But, how much can we expect from him at this level? Players who did well in league 1 have found it hard to step up. Freeman and Bryan are obvious examples, but also Agard, JET, Joe Garner at PNE, Dean Bowditch at MK and possibly Luongo. Also remember that as recently as 2013 he was playing at Marlow at level 7 in the pyramid. He has obviously got something but is he the saviour? Opinions? The problem is yours is a selective list. I could make a list of players who did well in League One - Delle Alli and Benik Afobe for a start - and say that it's evidence players from League One WILL make the step-up. But in truth it depends on the individual. We'll have to see how Gladwin does but to my mind it's a signing in an area where I think we need one so I hope it pays off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Give the guy a chance far play to him he choose to join us not like home sick kid and the rest who don't like Bristol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Good player in the games against us and other games I saw on tv. Got two good feet, and that sort of languid style that reminds me of Chrissy Waddle-scorchio. Like most of our signings this season, they are potentially decent signings, but we have to wait and see how they perform. I would like to think he will use the ball well in advanced positions and also hit the target with attempts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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