hoxton casual Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 He looked absolutely class yesterday and caused us reall problems. Loved him for City and still think he is an exciting footballer. I still regret he went. Never understood why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 The truth is we had our answer for our creative midfielder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, hoxton casual said: He looked absolutely class yesterday and caused us reall problems. Loved him for City and still think he is an exciting footballer. I still regret he went. Never understood why? He wasn't good enough to be frank, and was running out of contract. Potential was there and I think most saw he could become classy at this level, but it was a case of give him a new big contract on a gamble or get your money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Thought he was ok, no more no less, looks as though he has put a bit of timber on to me, bit of a fat arse. Personally I wouldn't want him back, another in a long list who moved because he thought the grass was greener and I expect he might be a little envious at this moment in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Thought he was ok, no more no less, looks as though he has put a bit of timber on to me, bit of a fat arse. Personally I wouldn't want him back, another in a long list who moved because he thought the grass was greener and I expect he might be a little envious at this moment in time. Interesting. I thought he looked slimmer and faster and was the best midfielder on show on the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 The question would be, if he was at City atm where would he fit in and to be honest I'd be hard pressed to give an answer. He'd be very much a squad player he now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 22 minutes ago, Leveller said: Interesting. I thought he looked slimmer and faster and was the best midfielder on show on the day. Well we beg to differ, he was almost anonymous in the 2nd half and was rightly subbed, IMO the best midfielder on the field yesterday was Pack and he only played for 30 minutes but changed the game completely. I also thought overall that Brownhill played better than Freeman, Brownhill is always involved Freeman drifts in and out. I would not have him back under any circumstances because we have moved on and he would not be an improvement to our squad. Edit:- I cannot think of one QPR player that I would be interested in, who would improve our squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 29 minutes ago, hoxton casual said: He looked absolutely class yesterday and caused us reall problems. Loved him for City and still think he is an exciting footballer. I still regret he went. Never understood why? Because he was offered a new contract and refused to sign it..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 He would not fit into our current side. Feel he flattered to deceive in Championship for us, his goals per game ratio for someone in his position was generally poor for us. Although, he was part of the League 1 winning side and I wish him well, glad he has found his form at QPR as he had huge potential I feel from being at Stevenage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 34 minutes ago, hoxton casual said: He looked absolutely class yesterday and caused us reall problems. Loved him for City and still think he is an exciting footballer. I still regret he went. Never understood why? He was just shite really. Good riddance IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 12 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: Thought he was ok, no more no less, looks as though he has put a bit of timber on to me, bit of a fat arse. Personally I wouldn't want him back, another in a long list who moved because he thought the grass was greener and I expect he might be a little envious at this moment in time. I dont think so, I dont think he cares one little bit, he is getting paid more to do the same job plus making his own records - top assists in the leage. I did notice that Ayling was "Buzzing" for us after Man U as well so I think the feelings still remain for the team/friends to do well but the only way they will regret leaving is if we get promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Good at set pieces always has been, useless in open play always has been. No place for him in our squad and good riddance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, BA14 RED said: He would not fit into our current side. Feel he flattered to deceive in Championship for us, his goals per game ratio for someone in his position was generally poor for us. Although, he was part of the League 1 winning side and I wish him well, glad he has found his form at QPR as he had huge potential I feel from being at Stevenage. And yet O'Dowda never seems to get criticised for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Good at set pieces always has been, useless in open play always has been. No place for him in our squad and good riddance. I wouldn't say he was useless in open play I always felt he tried to over do it though, beat a man then go and beat him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 1 minute ago, AshtonGreat said: And yet O'Dowda never seems to get criticised for this He has improved but it took a while! Interesting to see how he when he is fit again. Will struggle to get back in the team I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 He wouldn't get into our team now because our game is different to the time he was at AG. Just like Tomlin, he would slow the play down, and that is not what our team are about now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 I agree he'd only be a bit part player were he here now, but many seem to forget how good he was in our promotion season playing in behind the front two. Didn't he have over 15 assists that season? Decent player for me, and one that Cotts seemed to get the best out of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, ScottishRed said: I wouldn't say he was useless in open play I always felt he tried to over do it though, beat a man then go and beat him again. A good comparison to me is the West Ham game v Man Utd game. Freeman broke forward past midfield so many times in the former and yet created zilch and we didn' score. Against Man Utd, quick sharp passing led to 2 goals that wouldn't have been scored if Freeman was involved in the play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Was quality in L1. Then again Bryan looked like a mug last season so who knows, if he had stayed maybe Luke would also have turned it around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 23 minutes ago, BigTone said: He was just shite really. Good riddance IMO ******* hell go easy on the sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: A good comparison to me is the West Ham game v Man Utd game. Freeman broke forward past midfield so many times in the former and yet created zilch and we didn' score. Against Man Utd, quick sharp passing led to 2 goals that wouldn't have been scored if Freeman was involved in the play. Scott I know you never liked Freeman but he is nowhere near as bad as some people make out. Would he be a starter in this team? probably not but he did a good job here we got our moneys worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 50 minutes ago, AshtonGreat said: And yet O'Dowda never seems to get criticised for this He is younger, was improving generally game on game before his injury and fits our style. Freeman 1 goal at AG in 3 seasons. To add to my cade Freeman did not improve at City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 56 minutes ago, Pezo said: I dont think so, I dont think he cares one little bit, he is getting paid more to do the same job plus making his own records - top assists in the leage. I did notice that Ayling was "Buzzing" for us after Man U as well so I think the feelings still remain for the team/friends to do well but the only way they will regret leaving is if we get promoted. That's fine I really hope that he is happy counting his extra money at an average club, with an average manager, with mainly average players and a less than average expectations given their financial position. As for Ayling at least he can claim he has gone to a bigger club. I would say that LJ has probably got it right with both players, I see them as players who never fully bought into the 'project' and chose the short term riches option, best of luck to them both, I have no ill feeling to either but I wouldn't have either of them back because I think we look towards better, more consistent and hungry players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 1 hour ago, AshtonGreat said: And yet O'Dowda never seems to get criticised for this There has been some criticism, however I think people recognised O'Dowda was getting in good goalscoring opportunities, just lacking in that department. After he got his goal against Palace(?) he certainly looked more dangerous going forward, think he gained a lot of confidence from the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 8 minutes ago, hodge said: There has been some criticism, however I think people recognised O'Dowda was getting in good goalscoring opportunities, just lacking in that department. After he got his goal against Palace(?) he certainly looked more dangerous going forward, think he gained a lot of confidence from the goal. ODowda is living proof of a very young raw talent listening, learning and then putting into practice those lessons, his defensive work started to improve with every game and with that side of his game at a satisfactory level suddenly his offensive qualities improved and his loss just as with Pisano has unbalanced the team. I suspect little by little Eliasson will develop along the same lines, it might take longer because English football comes as a culture shock to many foreign players, Magnússon, Hegeler and Engvall are all testament to that, Magnússon is getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Freeman had become crap. Anyway, he paid for Matt Taylor to come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Luke Freeman, was Dill the Dog, judging on yesterday, still is Dill the dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 If we had still had Luke would Pato be getting the game time he is? Give me Pato any day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 2 hours ago, 29AR said: He wasn't good enough to be frank, and was running out of contract. Potential was there and I think most saw he could become classy at this level, but it was a case of give him a new big contract on a gamble or get your money back. Thought it was harsh booing him yesterday yet Matt Smith comes on and gets a standing ovation. Nobody from that 14/15 season deserves to be booed. Lack of class from us I felt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Sometimes players struggle to step up to the next level , change clubs and look class, Freeman was one of them . As a team we’ve moved on . Massive contribution to the double winning side . Crap hair!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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