[Archived] Robbie Cotton

[Roversi]

heard that he is a great prospect. Kean rated him as a new stevie g, but we all know spud head likes a good comparison, we've all heard them.

But with N'Zonzi banned for the next two games, Grella in no mans land, Petrovic struggling with the pace and Dunn playing very sluggishly. Just wondering if the kid could be thrust into action, would bring legs and freshness to the midfield. Anyone seen him play or know how his development is going?

[Muddboy]

No.

Too lightweight and barely any experience.

He'd get eaten for breakfast in the Prem.

[Sparky Marky]

Not good enough. To small.

[Josh]

Not good enough. To small.

too small equates his lack of ability?

[J*B]

Not good enough. To small.

[Hughesy]

Creative midfielder isnt he?

We need a battler like Jermaine Jones again! Line it up for the 2nd January Rovers!

[Amo]

How about his uncle?

[J*B]

How about his uncle?

His uncles probably quite tied up with his cousins recent exploits on ITV.

[Tony Diamond Inc]

Is it me, or did Petrovic look slightly faster and more mobile yesterday???

As I backed him early doors, it may just be wishful thinking.

[Kelbo]

Robbie Cotton Has a massive ego and attitude problem, similar to the Youth Team lad who left to join Liverpool and has now been released, was it Banton?

[Amo]

Robbie Cotton Has a massive ego and attitude problem!!

What 17 year-old doesn't?

[DanLad]

Is it me, or did Petrovic look slightly faster and more mobile yesterday???

As I backed him early doors, it may just be wishful thinking.

Just you!

[Kelbo]

What 17 year-old doesn't?

I can see two who havent, Phil Jones and Adam Henley, neither of those two lads and thats why they have pushed on!!

And I know Jones is older now but he had the right mentality at 17!!

[DE.]

Academy players can't be expected to keep filling in the roles vacated by established players who have left or are injured. We need players in the team who can make an impact now.

[USABlue]

Lionel Messi isn't that big either

[Sparky Marky]

Lionel Messi isn't that big either

You're comparing Robbie Cotton with Zola and Messi?

[J*B]

You're comparing Robbie Cotton with Zola and Messi?

To an.extent, the point im trying to get accross is that heights not a problem if your good enough.

[Sparky Marky]

In spain and italy maybe....its really hard here...will need to be exceptional. Hopefully eh?

[donnermeat]

To an.extent, the point im trying to get accross is that heights not a problem if your good enough.

When he says too small I think he means his physical stats (strength etc) rather than his height. He does look a bit skinny for the first team to me.

[Joar]

"Rovers did say I was too small and to be fair I didn’t grow until I was 18. " - Anthony Pilkington

[donnermeat]

"Rovers did say I was too small and to be fair I didn’t grow until I was 18. " - Anthony Pilkington

That still doesn't change the fact he is too lightweight for the first team NOW, which is what the original post and the whole thread has been about.

Don't think people are doubting his potential ability to be fair. I mean what age is he, 16?

[Sparky Marky]

He's got a long long way to go....fingers crosd though....trouble with kean, his squad is so threadbare players who shouldnt play are playing...hanley a perfect example of absolute mediocrity...div 1 player at best....

[Tooogs]

I'd love us to sign Pilkington he's class.