man in the middle Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Has to keep his place when Frank is fit again. He comes out to gather crosses, comes off his line at the correct times to cover our defence and made a cracking save today. Lets get him permanently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Agreed. Streets ahead of Fielding. I'm afraid he's no longer first choice in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Head Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 And I don't think a single kick went out of play from him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 4 minutes ago, hay dens party said: Lets get him permanently! Yep, would create another place for a loanee in the match day 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Wasn't he signed 'on loan with a view to a permanent' deal? Just get him on a perm now, that would release a space for another loan wouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It’sSmiittthhh Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Agree. We should defo try to sign him. New No.1 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I've got to say I'm thinking we should sign him permanently. He seems so positive and happy to be here. I love the fact that he waves at everyone when he comes on to the pitch. It feels like he's been here for ages… and he seems like a good keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tts_city Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 He looks very assured, always talking to the defenders, claims most high balls in the area, great kicking, top class save today. He was wigans third choice wasnt he ? do they have billy the fish between the sticks in league one ? I would try and sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Cotterill made a comment to the effect that he isn't a Billy Big Time who would be demanding massive wages (I think that was a dig at Zach Clough who, at 19 with barely 20 league games under his belt, was expecting us to pay him "head turning" money) so surely it's a no brainer to sit him down and get him to sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 10 minutes ago, hay dens party said: Has to keep his place when Frank is fit again. He comes out to gather crosses, comes off his line at the correct times to cover our defence and made a cracking save today. Lets get him permanently! I have to say that's a very good last point. We need 2 senior keepers, he's clearly good enough and a permanent deal would mean we could bring in another loan outside of the transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man in the middle Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Just now, ciderup said: Wasn't he signed 'on loan with a view to a permanent' deal? Just get him on a perm now, that would release a space for another loan wouldn't it? Hope so ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 He won't be going unnoticed. I hope we do try to do a deal in Jan. No use resting on our laurels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I thought he was just the type of keeper we should've got in the summer (also Foderingham) to push Frankie. Was really surprised he went to Wigan in League One as I thought the reason he'd let his contract run down at Walsall was because bigger fish (Champ teams) were in for him. You would like to think the ball is in our court. If we intend to do a deal with him in the summer, why not now? [the only thing is a new manager] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man in the middle Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Just now, Davefevs said: I thought he was just the type of keeper we should've got in the summer (also Foderingham) to push Frankie. Was really surprised he went to Wigan in League One as I thought the reason he'd let his contract run down at Walsall was because bigger fish (Champ teams) were in for him. You would like to think the ball is in our court. If we intend to do a deal with him in the summer, why not now? [the only thing is a new manager] precisely get him on a permanent now he's a cracking keeper and looks to be enjoying himself at the moment. I'm sure he won't cost too much and his wages aren't going to be massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 1 minute ago, hay dens party said: precisely get him on a permanent now he's a cracking keeper and looks to be enjoying himself at the moment. I'm sure he won't cost too much and his wages aren't going to be massive. exactly, don't wait for a new manager… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 27 minutes ago, hay dens party said: Has to keep his place when Frank is fit again. He comes out to gather crosses, comes off his line at the correct times to cover our defence and made a cracking save today. Lets get him permanently! Totally agree . He claps the players when they play well . Shouts when needed . Comes for crosses. Demands his box . Buy him now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I liked the look of him from the first game, we have had to wait until now to see what he's like as a shot stopper. Today was probably the first shot he's had to deal with. Distribution is good, he comes for crosses, and he shouts ...... sign him up, soon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 15 minutes ago, kiwicolin said: Totally agree . He claps the players when they play well . Shouts when needed . Comes for crosses. Demands his box . Buy him now . Didn't see this. Who had his box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I think he's enjoying it here because he's playing, first up; and because we are defending well; but also, because he is here, in the Championship, and not at Walsall, in L1. Or Stockport on loan. Or Chesterfield. Or Macclesfield on loan. Or Alfreton or Grimsby on loan. Or any of the other lower and non-league places he has been loaned out to. Do we need to ask why he has spent all this time at a lower level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man in the middle Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Just now, 1960maaan said: I liked the look of him from the first game, we have had to wait until now to see what he's like as a shot stopper. Today was probably the first shot he's had to deal with. Distribution is good, he comes for crosses, and he shouts ...... sign him up, soon ! yes he's not had a shot to save till today and that can also be a sign of a top keeper, a good keeper gets in good positions in his box to limit the opposition to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I will hold my hands up and admit being extremely underwhelmed at signing Wigans reserve keeper at first. How glad I am to have been proven completely wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 He earned us a point today. Top man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 28 minutes ago, Jack Dawe said: I think he's enjoying it here because he's playing, first up; and because we are defending well; but also, because he is here, in the Championship, and not at Walsall, in L1. Or Stockport on loan. Or Chesterfield. Or Macclesfield on loan. Or Alfreton or Grimsby on loan. Or any of the other lower and non-league places he has been loaned out to. Do we need to ask why he has spent all this time at a lower level? Tbf I think the GK Coach at Walsall, Neil Cutler, has had a huge impact on him. A very good GK coach who I'm surprised hasn't been snapped up by a higher league club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 You wouldn't want him to get caught having to make critical clearance with his right foot though! However, that's a small point - sign him up! I really liked the way that during one of the many stoppages in the second half he was right up to the half way line talking to the team. Don't see that very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Sign him up now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 5 minutes ago, Coombsy said: Sign him up now He's out on the piss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I beginning to think he's Basso in disguise. Love this goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Definitely think he is a step up on Fielding. Commanding, good distribution and reads the game very well. A safe goalkeeper we have there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 As much as I love frankie, I must say that o'donnell is worthy of the shirt at the moment. Hasn't made a single error, excellent kicking game and great under the high ball. Can't be expensive, no brainier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Very impressed all round..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedYoshi Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Frankie Fielding's left the building? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 agree completely. i love him. sign him up . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 2 hours ago, Stuu_BCFC said: Agree. We should defo try to sign him. New No.1 for me. Poor,poor Frankie....you just don't care about peoples feelings,do you??...how do you think this will affect Frank????short term memory??... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 2 hours ago, Jack Dawe said: I think he's enjoying it here because he's playing, first up; and because we are defending well; but also, because he is here, in the Championship, and not at Walsall, in L1. Or Stockport on loan. Or Chesterfield. Or Macclesfield on loan. Or Alfreton or Grimsby on loan. Or any of the other lower and non-league places he has been loaned out to. Do we need to ask why he has spent all this time at a lower level? No obviously we should make a knee jerk reaction based off of 5 games and then moan at him as soon as he loses a bit of form. That said it's certainly another +1 from me right now. The guy's attitude seems brilliant and his keeping is none too shabby as well. Very impressed so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Very very good keeper. I think he will only get better as well. I would sign him now if we can. He's easily better than Frankie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Very impressed. Also met his family yesterday before the match. Very down to earth and nice people. His little boy already has a city shirt on with Daddy 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 People don't seem to be understanding as to what 'view to a permanent deal' means in football. We have first dibs on him and a fee would've already been agreed, they must accept that fee, for them to accept from elsewhere O'Donnell has to reject us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 11 hours ago, Jack Dawe said: I think he's enjoying it here because he's playing, first up; and because we are defending well; but also, because he is here, in the Championship, and not at Walsall, in L1. Or Stockport on loan. Or Chesterfield. Or Macclesfield on loan. Or Alfreton or Grimsby on loan. Or any of the other lower and non-league places he has been loaned out to. Do we need to ask why he has spent all this time at a lower level? Sorry I forgot Ben Foster played for Tiverton, couldn't get a game with us and played for Wrexham too and England as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 12 hours ago, Jack Dawe said: I think he's enjoying it here because he's playing, first up; and because we are defending well; but also, because he is here, in the Championship, and not at Walsall, in L1. Or Stockport on loan. Or Chesterfield. Or Macclesfield on loan. Or Alfreton or Grimsby on loan. Or any of the other lower and non-league places he has been loaned out to. Do we need to ask why he has spent all this time at a lower level? All very good points. I think the bottom line is that he's here, he's doing a great job, we need a steady GK be it first or second choice and unlike many of our targets- he clearly wants to be here and has bought in to BCFC. Just because he's currently in the job does not mean that Frank is no longer first choice. How fantastic to have a situation where two players will be fiercely competing for the same spot. To the victor goes the spoils. Surely retaining his services long term is a no brainer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 11 hours ago, BA14 RED said: Definitely think he is a step up on Fielding. Commanding, good distribution and reads the game very well. A safe goalkeeper we have there. Agreed we should sign him permanently NOW and free up another loan spot for another outfield player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Great to have keeper who comes out to take crosses/corners etc. Takes so much pressure off the defence. And as has been pointed out, he doesn't kick it out to touch anywhere near as much as Fielding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Sign him up. We need 2 senior keepers & so far he has done nothing wrong. The more clean sheets we can keep the much more likely we are to survive... Just need a goal scorer now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I think the save yesterday confirmed that he is a good 'keeper, up until now he hasn't really had anything that testing, All the other parts of his game were there for all to see, now we know he is a shot stopper too. I have always said my only real issue with Frank is his size, but that seems to affect key parts of his game such as coming for crosses. I thought the white kit was giving me a false impression of ROD's (you do call him ROD don't you?) size until I saw him chatting to Flint and Baker and realised he wasn't being talked down to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 2 hours ago, EmersonsRed said: People don't seem to be understanding as to what 'view to a permanent deal' means in football. We have first dibs on him and a fee would've already been agreed, they must accept that fee, for them to accept from elsewhere O'Donnell has to reject us. Well let's get it tied up tomorrow and freeing up space for another loan player in the match day squad. Complete no brainer for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack Bladder Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Seems the sort of keeper who would go up for a corner at the end of a game if need be Reckon he would cause havoc too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man in the middle Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 From Ooooooo,Basso to Oooooooo'Donnell Oooooooo'Donnell!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Just get him signed before Wigan decide they want him back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extonsred Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Strange isn't it but he has only been here 2 minutes and has won us all over -- keeper wise, personality wise, commitment to the cause etc. If he has overcome his tendency to lose confidence fantastic for him first of all and hopefully for us. When Hamer came into the squad -- yes he did have a great game or two but I just felt nervous as the ball approached the area -- OD just seems to give confidence to the team and the crowd......and yes it is early days but he does look the real McCoy. It has been a long time since we have had a gk we had confidence in. Hope it works for him and for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartcliffe red Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Pilot-Magic (Lyrics): oh oh oh o donnell in gooaal! Need the rest and it could be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wheatus59 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 6 hours ago, Tomarse said: Well let's get it tied up tomorrow and freeing up space for another loan player in the match day squad. Complete no brainer for me. Well said T . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 11 hours ago, EmersonsRed said: People don't seem to be understanding as to what 'view to a permanent deal' means in football. We have first dibs on him and a fee would've already been agreed, they must accept that fee, for them to accept from elsewhere O'Donnell has to reject us. Sorry but it doesn't have to mean that whatsoever. It could simply mean come here so we can assess without anything like first dibs or a pre agreed fee. Even if we have there's no way Wigan wouldn't reserve the right to accept a higher offer. That would just be stupid on their part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 2 hours ago, 29AR said: Sorry but it doesn't have to mean that whatsoever. It could simply mean come here so we can assess without anything like first dibs or a pre agreed fee. Even if we have there's no way Wigan wouldn't reserve the right to accept a higher offer. That would just be stupid on their part. You obviously must know more than me then. Do you have experience working within football at a football league level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 The man jumped into the South Stand and celebrated with the fans when we scored against Boro, which was his first game here. Seems like a top top bloke that has a real passion for the game, and actually wants to be here. Besides that, he's played faultlessly and has impressed everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 2 hours ago, 29AR said: Sorry but it doesn't have to mean that whatsoever. It could simply mean come here so we can assess without anything like first dibs or a pre agreed fee. Even if we have there's no way Wigan wouldn't reserve the right to accept a higher offer. That would just be stupid on their part. 13 hours ago, EmersonsRed said: People don't seem to be understanding as to what 'view to a permanent deal' means in football. We have first dibs on him and a fee would've already been agreed, they must accept that fee, for them to accept from elsewhere O'Donnell has to reject us. Not disputing the view of what we usually expect 'view of a permanent deal' to mean....but is that applicable to ROD? Here's what I saw on BEP (no laughing) quoting SC; "He's joined us until the end of the season and we'll see where we go from there. In the meantime we need to get Frankie fit as soon as possibleRead more: http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/BRISTOL-CITY-TRANSFER-LATEST-Robins-sign-Wigan/story-28510986-detail/story.html#ixzz3yrsoUwPG Follow us: @BristolPost on Twitter | bristolpost on Facebook it only said '....we'll see where we go from here'. has 'view to permanent deal' been mentioned anywhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 17 hours ago, 29AR said: Sorry but it doesn't have to mean that whatsoever. It could simply mean come here so we can assess without anything like first dibs or a pre agreed fee. Even if we have there's no way Wigan wouldn't reserve the right to accept a higher offer. That would just be stupid on their part. Looks like I was correct after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I like Frankie a lot, but O'Donnell is far and away the better player. Top quality signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man in the middle Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Great signing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I don't normally bother with this, but I'd like to suggest a song for Ro'D. The Bristolian version of that great 10cc hit 'Oh Donnall'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 23 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: I don't normally bother with this, but I'd like to suggest a song for Ro'D. The Bristolian version of that great 10cc hit 'Oh Donnall'. Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I have been impressed with O'Donnell so far. Glad he's signed permanently. Good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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