bh red Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Did anyone see Football League Review tonight on Sky Sports? just watched the re-run and the had a segment on Bridges on how he is rebuilding his carrer at Carlisle. Looking at some of the goals he has scored for them this season, Proves that with if given a good run of games early doors our season could have been totally different, or even when GJ took over he had been given a look in.Anyone who saw those goals will see what I mean, I don't care if it is Division 4, class is class and boy does he have it.Still at least we have Bas!.................... :@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fRed Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Everything's fine with hindsight.Bridges missed some absolute sitters for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Reynolds Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Everything's fine with hindsight.Bridges missed some absolute sitters for us.That maybe true, but he barely got any time on the pitch to adapt.Carlisle are giving him the time and are reaping the rewards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubStixx Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Letting him go was an absolutely ridiculous idea.Whenever he was on the pitch, it was obvious that he was a class act and merely lacked match fitness.I'm still deeply disappointed.Fair play Michael and good luck. You deserve it.Still makes me angry.... :@Just watched his goals on world. I'm going to bed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon Hater Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Without meaning to sound bigheaded I always seem to be right.t month or so of the season, I said that Stewart had lost it, was poor and should be transfer listed.I then said that Bridges was our best player was miles and should start every week.He only needed a run of games to get back fit, his touch and some passes were absolute different class, I remember the MK Dons game at home when he tore them apart, everyone agreed that day he was awesome.Watching that programme last night didn't suprise me at all, I expected him to do that, and I still believe he'll be in the Championship within a year or so.Good luck to him, and although I'm a Johnson fan, I believe he's ###### up big time here and we'll be sick when he goes on to big times again.I'm certain he will, but oh well we've got Bas and Stewart who have scored about 5 between them this season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malaggro Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Maybe the bloke could not settle away from his native North?We don't know the full story. Maybe Mr and Mrs Bridges are just happier living in the Tundra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snufflelufagus Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 I think we were a bit stupid to let Andy Cole go and Akinbyi (spelling) and Goater and Bob Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we8gas Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 MS is in the same position as Bridges was. He hasn't had a fair run in the team under Noble and Russel in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxidriver999 Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Maybe the bloke could not settle away from his native North?We don't know the full story. Maybe Mr and Mrs Bridges are just happier living in the Tundra? I am in regular contact with Mike Bridges & he is still saying that he wished that he had been given the same opportunity with us as he has had at Carlisle.Both him & his wife loved it down here & both were dissapointed when he was told by GJ that there was no room for him in his team.Still it shows the character of the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadratinmycider Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 I'd swap him for Stewart any day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikenoski Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 None of us know what his attitude was like - He maybe someone who considered himself to be bigger than the club.... if so, I don't care how many goals he's getting now...He would not have been right for our club.Didnt he injure himself whilst walking his dog? Ive never heard anything like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Mat Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Everything I've heard about Michael Bridges are along the lines of him being one of the nicest blokes in football you're ever likely to meet. I'd be very surprised if he considered himself to be too big for the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 When he turned 2 players in one move like they werent even there against Bournemouth and then shot just over the bar I knew he was a class above.....One of my favourite moments this season - just shows how poor its been I suppose!! Still think he would have been a great asset here. Also I know a girl that used to run the commercial dept. at David Lloyd and apparently he was one of the best trainers from the club - always putting in the extra graft.....shame eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARWICK RED Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 I think we were a bit stupid to let Andy Cole go and Akinbyi (spelling) and Goater and Bob Taylor.andy cole was sold by a dodgy chairman (was it rouse ???) akinbyi wanted to leave super bob wanted to leave goater was sold because he would of left for nothing if we had kept him untill the summernone of these "let go" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 andy cole was sold by a dodgy chairman (was it rouse ???) akinbyi wanted to leave super bob wanted to leave goater was sold because he would of left for nothing if we had kept him untill the summernone of these "let go"As far as I remember we were in no position to let £1.75m pass us by when Cole left. And lets face it, Andy Cole was too arrogant to play with us for much longer. Whilst he kept us up in his last season with us, he never tracked back or put in 100% work rate.He always considered himself for bigger things. And why not? He romped away with goal after goal playing for Keegan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snufflelufagus Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 andy cole was sold by a dodgy chairman (was it rouse ???) akinbyi wanted to leave super bob wanted to leave goater was sold because he would of left for nothing if we had kept him untill the summernone of these "let go"My point being that its in the past as is Bridges. its time to move on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Whilst he kept us up in his last season with us, he never tracked back or put in 100% work rate.I recall one of the first tactics Lumsden announced when he took charge was that Cole was to focus 100% on scoring goals. He was to save his energy for when the ball was in the danger area - other players could do the defending.Can't blame a bloke for doing what his manager tells him. We've a long history of players released suddenly who didn't.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 andy cole was sold by a dodgy chairman (was it rouse ???) Les KewI recall one of the first tactics Lumsden announced when he took charge was that Cole was to focus 100% on scoring goals. He was to save his energy for when the ball was in the danger area - other players could do the defending.Can't blame a bloke for doing what his manager tells him. We've a long history of players released suddenly who didn't....Lumsden had already gone by the time Cole was here. It was Smith who signed him on loan at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeRed Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 I am in regular contact with Mike Bridges & he is still saying that he wished that he had been given the same opportunity with us as he has had at Carlisle.Both him & his wife loved it down here & both were dissapointed when he was told by GJ that there was no room for him in his team.Still it shows the character of the player.Mate when/if you talk to him can you wish him and his wife all the best from me anyway. I think letting MB go is GJ biggest City career mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_manc Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 If we weren't so stingy (SL didn't want to play that extra match that would have extended MB's contract) and impatient (for MB to get matchfit) we wouldn't be needing all of these play-2-games-on-loan-striker's that we've been going through. Think McCcammon will last for more than 3 games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 None of us know what his attitude was like - He maybe someone who considered himself to be bigger than the club.... if so, I don't care how many goals he's getting now...He would not have been right for our club.Didnt he injure himself whilst walking his dog? Ive never heard anything like it.It was nothing to do with that. Simply put, Bridges had a clause in his contract, play 15 games and get a further years contract.GJ didn't want him here, and thats why he wouldn't play him as he didn't want to give him another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_manc Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 As he had played 14!Who knows, in the 15th game he could have grabbed a hattrick ensuring his stay for another 2 years, but the managment where to fickle and shortsighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hudd Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Bridges is history so lets all move on.......................................................He is bound to be playing better as he is back in the North of the country where he wants to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
port marine red Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Everything's fine with hindsight.Bridges missed some absolute sitters for us.Absloute sitters?? Examples please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaloneFM Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 We never should have let Moysie go either.You look back too much all you get is neckache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harry Dolman Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Absloute sitters?? Examples pleaseA near open goal in the opening mins of the 0-0 goal with Colchester - Scott Brown broke forward, knocked the ball to Bridges about 6 yards from goal, inexplicably he completely missed the ball.A near open goal in the closing mins of the 1-0 defeat to Hartlepool, free header at the back post, again less than 10 yards out, managed to get the ball both high & wide.In fairness both of them were "pressure" chances, however he came on at 3-0 v Barnsley & had a few few chances from decent positions & failed to even test the keeper.Fair play to him for sorting things at Carlise & good luck to him too. However ala Lee Miller, the player also has to take some responsibility for things not working out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twaters Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Absloute sitters?? Examples pleaseThere is only one i remember and that was on sky when the ball came across and he was about four yards out and blazed it over the bar. Colchester?However i actually agree Bridges being let go was a farce! Disgrace and peice of poo management by our manager. How can you compare Bridges to Savage and Andrews? You cant he is five times a better player. Its Johnson being pig headed as usual as is with the Stewart debacle!I found it funny how Johnson came out before the Brentford game claiming he had no beef with Stewart, probably thinking crikey I'm going to have to play him, well i may as well try and make it look like i wanna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harry Dolman Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 There is only one i remember and that was on sky when the ball came across and he was about four yards out and blazed it over the bar. Colchester?.The Colchester miss..... unfair to accuse him of blazing it..... he missed the ball entirely (think for a minute the pages of threads it would generate if Bas did that, or McCammon does it tomorrow.........) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtilldead Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 It was nothing to do with that. Simply put, Bridges had a clause in his contract, play 15 games and get a further years contract.GJ didn't want him here, and thats why he wouldn't play him as he didn't want to give him another year. And that tells me all I need to know about Gary Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harry Dolman Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 And that tells me all I need to know about Gary Johnson.???????Perhaps we should wait & see what happens in Bridges 2nd year............. good luck to the guy he may do well, but if Carlisle find this league tough, he might not get so many chances to shine. Of course there is always his injury record to think of........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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