Northern Red Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Hang on. So Martin's not gone to Gillingham? But has left us? He's left us but not gone to Gillingham. It was a windup tweeted by a Cheltenham fan in response to Gillingham's twitter admin teasing a last minute signing (not him), and BBC Kent picked it up and ran with it instead of doing any check on the legitimacy of it. Edited February 1, 2023 by Northern Red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 Unsurprisingly, there are plenty of Derby fans wanting Martin to go back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Unsurprisingly, there are plenty of Derby fans wanting Martin to go back there. I'd say they're doing ok without him tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 10 hours ago, Denbury Red said: And don’t forget ……. He scored our last PENALTY!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 11 hours ago, Denbury Red said: And don’t forget ……. He scored our last PENALTY!!!! Ha ha! Ancient history! We’ve had three prime ministers and two monarchs in that time. And half the starting line up that day (well, 5 out of the 11) are no longer with the club now! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cloud Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Jacki said: Klose has been coaching the kids for a while now as well and they absolutely love him. He's an excellent coach, they loved his approach to sessions and the experiences he shared about his career. They found him hilarious to boot. From what I hear he's a great person to have around. The boys all signed a card for him last night when he said his goodbyes. I don't pretend to know the guy personally but everything I've heard is positive and I hope he's a huge success in his coaching career back in Switzerland. Sounds like a Scotty Murray type character, shame he's not staying to coach here Edited February 1, 2023 by Red Cloud 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 30 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Unsurprisingly, there are plenty of Derby fans wanting Martin to go back there. Fans who do not realise that time waits for no man and none of us are the guys we were once. Forwards in their 30s in particular can either ride the decline in pace and develop more canny ways of operating, or show a sharp decline in effectiveness. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Red-Robbo said: Fans who do not realise that time waits for no man and none of us are the guys we were once. Forwards in their 30s in particular can either ride the decline in pace and develop more canny ways of operating, or show a sharp decline in effectiveness. Yep. Also seen a few Sunderland fans wondering whether he'd be an option for them, then I remembered that his only goal this season was against them in the first home game and they probably haven't taken much notice of what he's done (or not, more like) since then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 I thought our last penalty was scored by bob taylor? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Fans who do not realise that time waits for no man and none of us are the guys we were once. Forwards in their 30s in particular can either ride the decline in pace and develop more canny ways of operating, or show a sharp decline in effectiveness. That’s true but even though I speak as a fan of Martin, he never had any to start with. Never forget the goal in the 5-0 v Hull, when he ran from almost the halfway line, the defender “chasing” him must have had the speed of a traction engine. Brilliant holding the ball up & a decent finisher though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: I thought our last penalty was scored by bob taylor? Billy Wedlock wasn't it? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Billy Wedlock wasn't it? Thats him yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 Is alright guys found him 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Simon bristol said: I thought our last penalty was scored by bob taylor? I thought it was John Atyeo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 29 minutes ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: I thought it was John Atyeo! Same, I thought that's what our Statue out the front was all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 5 hours ago, GrahamC said: That’s true but even though I speak as a fan of Martin, he never had any to start with. Never forget the goal in the 5-0 v Hull, when he ran from almost the halfway line, the defender “chasing” him must have had the speed of a traction engine. Brilliant holding the ball up & a decent finisher though. Yeah - others may disagree but I feel Martin's fundamental problem this season isn't that he's suddenly much worse than last season. It's more that - in addition to competing with Weimann and Semenyo, we're getting the best out of Wells, Bell and Conway have made huge strides and the emergence of the latter three plus signing of Sykes was meant we've changed how the team plays to suit them and that means Martin was competing with a higher standard of player and didn't quite fit the team when he did play. Throw in the signings of Cornick and Mehmeti and he was suddenly our eighth best forward, at least in terms of the system we play. I certainly think a League One club will sign him and be very glad they did so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 Wonder if CM will end up back at Derby County….https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chris-martin-gives-derby-county-8099141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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southside Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 On 01/02/2023 at 14:52, EstoniaTallinnRed said: I thought it was John Atyeo! It was a teenage Billy Wedlock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 1 hour ago, southside said: It was a teenage Billy Wedlock .... and the old folks - @Ivorguy, @cidered aboroad, @pongo88, @slartibartfast - wished him well 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 Hearing a rumour that he is signing for QPR. My mate has been moaning about their lack of goals for a while, might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Hearing a rumour that he is signing for QPR. My mate has been moaning about their lack of goals for a while, might work. Dykes is in hospital isn’t he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 24 minutes ago, Bristol Oil Services said: .... and the old folks - @Ivorguy, @cidered aboroad, @pongo88, @slartibartfast - wished him well Old, but beautifully formed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Dykes is in hospital isn’t he? Pneumonia apparently 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartleysbeard Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Lovely stuff from him. Genuine player who gave it all whenever he played. Ok, his strengths didn’t always align to what we’re trying to build now but I could never fault his effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderwithtommy Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 QPR - my word his agent needs a knighthood! Great guy and great servant, but really looked like his legs had gone, fair play to all involved but thought he was heading to league 1/2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/chris-martin-completes-qpr-move-060223/ Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 Good luck to him except against us obviously. Decent move for him that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 Great move for him and he will play as QPR are desperate for a striker. With all our young talent he was nowhere near the eleven and rightly so, however well this move goes not one to regret. Good outcomes for everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) He must have signed for a relatively low salary so it’s not much of a risk for QPR. Even if he isn’t a regular starter he can still add something. I’m not sure what the something will be, but QPR seem to have low ambitions Edited February 6, 2023 by pongo88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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