Silvio Dante Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 Back on topic, club interview just released (see other thread) says that James is in full training and should be available Friday 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 48 minutes ago, alexukhc said: Decent player I thought Squad player in a League One team that never got promoted, he played 39 games for us (only 21 starts) then joined Telford.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 50 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Back on topic, club interview just released (see other thread) says that James is in full training and should be available Friday So the appearance clause rumour was bollocks, then. Plenty to criticise anyway without people making stuff up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 2 hours ago, GrahamC said: So the appearance clause rumour was bollocks, then. Plenty to criticise anyway without people making stuff up. plenty of time for a set back GC . be good if he is staying tho, need his leadership 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 25 Admin Report Share Posted March 25 4 hours ago, GrahamC said: So the appearance clause rumour was bollocks, then. Plenty to criticise anyway without people making stuff up. I do agree, but until he's on the pitch I'd reserve judgement Have a look at the Trundle thread, he explains how he would get a bonus if he played 20 games, he never got past 19. Our hierarchy clearly have previous in this 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 10 hours ago, Simon bristol said: Im sure that the bird signing is to bring him in to take the sitting ball playing midfielder role that james currently has. Perhaps him and tgh will share that role moving into the future. Yes that makes . But Bird hasn't the leadership and game experience James has got. Bird with a mentor in In James works for me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 8 hours ago, phantom said: I do agree, but until he's on the pitch I'd reserve judgement Have a look at the Trundle thread, he explains how he would get a bonus if he played 20 games, he never got past 19. Our hierarchy clearly have previous in this Fair enough, though not sure I would believe too much Trundle says after he made up that crap about Styvar & wasn’t good enough at Championship level by the time we signed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 9 hours ago, phantom said: I do agree, but until he's on the pitch I'd reserve judgement Have a look at the Trundle thread, he explains how he would get a bonus if he played 20 games, he never got past 19. Our hierarchy clearly have previous in this If ever there was a more over-rated player than Trundle... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 2 hours ago, SecretSam said: If ever there was a more over-rated player than Trundle... Perhaps, but over and above his involvement in the playoffs, I still consider his goal against Scunthorpe to be one of the best I have ever seen live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 2 hours ago, SecretSam said: If ever there was a more over-rated player than Trundle... Overrated by whom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 26 Admin Report Share Posted March 26 3 hours ago, GrahamC said: Fair enough, though not sure I would believe too much Trundle says after he made up that crap about Styvar & wasn’t good enough at Championship level by the time we signed him. Perhaps you should watch the interview 3 hours ago, SecretSam said: If ever there was a more over-rated player than Trundle... That's a very random comment on a thread about Matty James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claverham_Red Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Give Matty James another 2 year deal which someone of his age and experience would demand and expect. He might not play every minute of every game, but he's class and experience is invaluable for the team. I feel like City run the risk of losing him, should they prehaps only offer him a 1 year deal, and sure MJ could easily get offers of 2 years elsewhere. Maybe even Derby to replace Bird. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 If it was a choice between resigning him or Williams, it would be him all day long. 9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 2 minutes ago, Henry said: If it was a choice between resigning him or Williams, it would be him all day long. Absolutely. Putting all the Manning debate aside surely we can all agree James is just outstanding and key to our midfield. He was superb again today. I’d be really disappointed to see him move on in the summer. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Doesn’t look likely. Hasn’t been offered an extension as yet. I hope he does get one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 He is a class act. Any of the stattos on here know the PPPG when he has played v PPPG when he hasn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 11 minutes ago, One Team said: Absolutely. Putting all the Manning debate aside surely we can all agree James is just outstanding and key to our midfield. He was superb again today. I’d be really disappointed to see him move on in the summer. Thinks he commands the midfield, seems to calm it down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 I think we can file the claims that there was a trigger and also the claims that Jamo wouldn't stay under the category of 'jumping to wild conclusions'. He seems to want to stay and hopefullythe powers that be will acquiesce. Manning has given Matty extra responsibility and insight behind the scenes to help with future coaching. And as soon as he was fit he was in the side and doing a great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 21 minutes ago, One Team said: Absolutely. Putting all the Manning debate aside surely we can all agree James is just outstanding and key to our midfield. He was superb again today. I’d be really disappointed to see him move on in the summer. I remember a certain podcast saying once that Alex Scott aside our midfield was a “mass of mediocrity”. Should have gone to Specsavers, Matty James is one of the classiest midfielders to play for us in the last 30 years. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 2 minutes ago, GrahamC said: I remember a certain podcast saying once that Alex Scott aside our midfield was a “mass of mediocrity”. Should have gone to Specsavers, Matty James is one of the classiest midfielders to play for us in the last 30 years. He really is Graham. An incredible signing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 12 minutes ago, mozo said: He really is Graham. An incredible signing. ..........and we're letting him go ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 On 26/03/2024 at 07:39, SecretSam said: If ever there was a more over-rated player than Trundle... I like MJ, but certainly don’t buy into the hype in this thread. Keeps the ball moving, granted. But I don’t see enough of him playing the incisive or “killer” pass. Favours the safe option far too much for me (though you could argue that’s the tactics we set up with I suppose also). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 4 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: ..........and we're letting him go ? I don't know, are we? I wish I knew what was going on behind the scenes. The stock answer from Matty James is he wants to stay and he's waiting for the club. The stock answer from Manning is that we're not looking at contracts yet. Anything else is guesswork. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyez Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 12 minutes ago, OddBallJim said: I like MJ, but certainly don’t buy into the hype in this thread. Keeps the ball moving, granted. But I don’t see enough of him playing the incisive or “killer” pass. Favours the safe option far too much for me (though you could argue that’s the tactics we set up with I suppose also). His role in the team isn’t to be the one looking to make “the killer pass” thought, is it? If you’re unable to see what MJ role is and what he brings to the team I dunno what to say 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 28 minutes ago, OddBallJim said: I like MJ, but certainly don’t buy into the hype in this thread. Keeps the ball moving, granted. But I don’t see enough of him playing the incisive or “killer” pass. Favours the safe option far too much for me (though you could argue that’s the tactics we set up with I suppose also). What did you think of Wade Elliot ? All he did was be available , get and pass the ball t a Red shirt and keep us moving. It's not all about killer balls or Hollywood passes , the game is much more than that. 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziderarmy Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Manning made a big point in his radio Bristol Interview of how good it was to have James back, hopefully he makes sure we resign him. Good experienced professional who sets the standard and moves us forward. Give him a 2 year deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 32 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: What did you think of Wade Elliot ? All he did was be available , get and pass the ball t a Red shirt and keep us moving. It's not all about killer balls or Hollywood passes , the game is much more than that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 (edited) 2 hours ago, 1960maaan said: What did you think of Wade Elliot ? All he did was be available , get and pass the ball t a Red shirt and keep us moving. It's not all about killer balls or Hollywood passes , the game is much more than that. Didn’t mind him. Played a pivotal role in the team of that era. Complemented our style at the time nicely. Think we benefited massively from having him and Freeman though. Elliot deeper, keeping things ticking over. Freeman pushing forward running at defenders or playing that killer pass. Maybe that’s the issue now? We lack not the Elliot-type player (MJ) but the Freeman-type one. Edited March 29 by OddBallJim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 2 hours ago, RedEyez said: His role in the team isn’t to be the one looking to make “the killer pass” thought, is it? If you’re unable to see what MJ role is and what he brings to the team I dunno what to say I see his role and what he brings. It just doesn’t cause me to get overly fussed by it Perhaps I have a tendency to favour the more advanced lying midfielder, for their creativity and ability to run at defenders. Having said that, as deeper lying midfielders go the best I have seen at AG (in recent memory) in a red shirt is easily Paul Hartley. Such a shame we got him at the end of his career. But he was a prime example of someone who kept things ticking over and was capable of spreading the play and getting us in on goal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 9 hours ago, OddBallJim said: Didn’t mind him. Played a pivotal role in the team of that era. Complemented our style at the time nicely. Think we benefited massively from having him and Freeman though. Elliot deeper, keeping things ticking over. Freeman pushing forward running at defenders or playing that killer pass. Maybe that’s the issue now? We lack not the Elliot-type player (MJ) but the Freeman-type one. I think Manning is of the same view, which is why he brought Twine in. (Shame we couldn’t keep Scott longer of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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