CliftonCliff Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Have never got involved in the Stockhausen-bashing that goes on here all the time, but have to say there's a particularly gratuitous and unnecessary piece by him tonight suggesting Ayling is on his way out because he didn't make the match squad for Wycombe. Where has that come from? (Apart from the fevered imagination of a second-rate hack scratching about for something to fill column inches). Golbourne didn't make the cut on Saturday either, but nobody's saying he's finished all of a sudden - and of course he featured tonight. We have a bigger squad now, there is competition for places and players need game time if they are to be ready to step up when needed. (Agard is mentioned in the same context, but his situation is clearly different from Ayling's. The latter has a lot of Championship games under his belt and was a regular last season until injured.) Are we going to have this sort of unsubstantiated speculative journalism every time a senior player can't be fitted into the eighteen? This kind of thing can mess with player's minds and I can't believe LJ would be happy about fabricated stories like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Good squad player. If Luke is happy with that role, great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Think Luke should just send him a tweet with the starting line up from Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, CliftonCliff said: Have never got involved in the Stockhausen-bashing that goes on here all the time, but have to say there's a particularly gratuitous and unnecessary piece by him tonight suggesting Ayling is on his way out because he didn't make the match squad for Wycombe. Where has that come from? (Apart from the fevered imagination of a second-rate hack scratching about for something to fill column inches). Golbourne didn't make the cut on Saturday either, but nobody's saying he's finished all of a sudden - and of course he featured tonight. We have a bigger squad now, there is competition for places and players need game time if they are to be ready to step up when needed. (Agard is mentioned in the same context, but his situation is clearly different from Ayling's. The latter has a lot of Championship games under his belt and was a regular last season until injured.) Are we going to have this sort of unsubstantiated speculative journalism every time a senior player can't be fitted into the eighteen? This kind of thing can mess with player's minds and I can't believe LJ would be happy about fabricated stories like this. Probably yet another snidey little dig at BCFC by a 3rd rate hack, who is definitely not in and will never be in the loop at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 He just guesses. There is just as much likelihood that LJ wanted to give Matthews match practice tonight and also put Little on the bench as cover. Highly likely that one of our 3 RBs will be off by the end of the month but writing crap like "he is linked with an unnamed club" means absolutely nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 How do we know that what Stockhausen says isn't spot on? He must have certain contacts within the club otherwise why would he come out with such stuff? Surely he's not just adding 2+2 = 5 is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliftonCliff Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Just now, Robbored said: How do we know that what Stockhausen says isn't spot on? He must have certain contacts within the club otherwise why would he come out with such stuff? Surely he's not just adding 2+2 = 5 is he? Yes, I think he probably is - which is why I drew attention to it. If the club announces tomorrow they're entertaining a bid for Ayling, I'll stand corrected, but I'd put money on it being complete bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 6 minutes ago, Robbored said: How do we know that what Stockhausen says isn't spot on? He must have certain contacts within the club otherwise why would he come out with such stuff? Surely he's not just adding 2+2 = 5 is he? Just as a matter of interest when was the last Stockhausen exclusive that actually proved to be spot on?, an exclusive that hadn't already been rumoured elsewhere like on here?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 12 minutes ago, Robbored said: How do we know that what Stockhausen says isn't spot on? He must have certain contacts within the club otherwise why would he come out with such stuff? Surely he's not just adding 2+2 = 5 is he? He actually is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Ashton Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Clickbait. Lj said he rested some key players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 10 minutes ago, CliftonCliff said: Yes, I think he probably is - which is why I drew attention to it. If the club announces tomorrow they're entertaining a bid for Ayling, I'll stand corrected, but I'd put money on it being complete bollocks. Yup. He's said himself he gets no information from LJ, MA or anyone else at the club. He's a waste and I think we spend too much time talking about him. He has nothing to say that should be interest to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Ayling was poor on Saturday I thought and was our weak link most the game and he wasnt much better last season. However he does get respect from me for being part of the side who won the double, but there is no time to be sentimental if we want to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 O'dowda must be on his way as well then, oh well thanks for the memory. Missing you already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Don't see the problem with this "story" tbg. Agard missing from this squad was note-worthy and I think he's been pictured at Milton Keynes. I've seen it mentioned on here that many think Agard won't be here for much longer and it's not hard to see why. He struggled for games last season and that looks to be continuing here. I'm a little surprised that Ayling is mentioned as well but again with Matthews signing, there's clearly not much room for both Mark Little and Luke Ayling to be hanging around and if there is interest from another club then I can see it being considered for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 4 minutes ago, #roe said: Don't see the problem with this "story" tbg. Agard missing from this squad was note-worthy and I think he's been pictured at Milton Keynes. I've seen it mentioned on here that many think Agard won't be here for much longer and it's not hard to see why. He struggled for games last season and that looks to be continuing here. I'm a little surprised that Ayling is mentioned as well but again with Matthews signing, there's clearly not much room for both Mark Little and Luke Ayling to be hanging around and if there is interest from another club then I can see it being considered for sure. Personally i'd rather see Little move on, he hasn't been right since his shoulder injury IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 17 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Personally i'd rather see Little move on, he hasn't been right since his shoulder injury IMO. Agreed. I can see the reasoning behind Little moving on but I must be in the minority because I see Ayling as a pretty solid Championship player. In fact at 24 he's played more Championship games (almost 80)than most of our squad and has rarely looked out of place. He may not be a first choice every week but no reason to consider moving on such a versatile player imo., unless he's fallen out with LJ of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Mark Ashton talked of the importance of utility players in his Beeb interview last night. I would have thought that put Ayling higher up the pecking order than Little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaissance Williams Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I don't see Luke shifting - if he keeps his bladder under control at racecourses he'll get plenty of football (maybe not starts) at the Gate. And give poor Mr Stockhausen a break, guys. It's a journalist's job to produce speculative sh*t when there's no real stories about. If you want to see real sh*t journalism, follow some of the links on the Non Football Forum..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 26 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Agreed. I can see the reasoning behind Little moving on but I must be in the minority because I see Ayling as a pretty solid Championship player. In fact at 24 he's played more Championship games (almost 80)than most of our squad and has rarely looked out of place. He may not be a first choice every week but no reason to consider moving on such a versatile player imo., unless he's fallen out with LJ of course. I agree Noggers. We need to keep Luke Ayling, because like Joey B he is versatile, and can play in a number of positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Reported in the post this morning Celtic interested in him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Reported in the post this morning Celtic interested in him . Jeez ! We know he was a "naughty boy" last season, but no way does he deserve that !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said: Jeez ! We know he was a "naughty boy" last season, but no way does he deserve that !! Maybe since pissgate things haven't been the same for him who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 25sAndy Stockhausen @AndyStockhausen Both Luke Ayling and Kieran Agard could leave @bcfctweets by the end of this week, one of them as early as tomorrow, as Robins trim squad. Would seem he's off, and Mr Agard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 7 hours ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: O'dowda must be on his way as well then, oh well thanks for the memory. Missing you already. Lasted longer than Fredericks at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Could go from being a championship teams 2nd choice to a champions league teams first choice. Seems silly to let him go after Ashton highlighted the importance of players who are versatile. The post says we have little and Vyner as back up to Matthews.... Hardly fills you with confidence. One is injured and the other not really championship standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 52 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Maybe since pissgate things haven't been the same for him who knows this would be the reason if its even remotely true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Would be an interesting move for him, if that was indeed true. Personally, I'd be disappointed if we let him go anywhere; think he's a tidy player, and what with Matthews likely still getting up to speed, could see him getting games and challenging for first team starts. Still; were Celtic to make the Champions League group stages I can imagine he'd want to test himself at that level, and I fully believe he'd be good enough to for the SPL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Unless Luke has asked to leave I find this quite amazing, Saturday he started, Wednesday he is on his way out. In my opinion a real shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 9 hours ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Probably yet another snidey little dig at BCFC by a 3rd rate hack, who is definitely not in and will never be in the loop at the club. Looks like he has got this one right though...gets a lot of unwarranted stick in my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: Looks like he has got this one right though...gets a lot of unwarranted stick in my mind has he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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