[Archived] Jordan Rhodes

[LeChuck]

  On 14/06/2013 at 13:12, Commondore said:

Hull is now rumored to have turned their attention to Burnely's Austin instead of Rhodes. I haven't seen him play enough to have an opinion, would anyone say that he's got more dimesions to his game than Rhodes? He'd certainly be cheaper...

Every time I've seen him he's looked a threat. He does a lot of work for the team. If Rhodes isn't scoring he's pretty anonymous so I can see why they might see Austin as a better fit.

[chris_h]

  On 14/06/2013 at 12:06, Mercerman said:

Hey Chadders - hope you filled your boots !!!

Cool your jets MM. I was touting that from the other side of the world weeks ago and I know next to bugger all.

[Stuart]

  On 14/06/2013 at 13:13, LeChuck said:

Every time I've seen him he's looked a threat. He does a lot of work for the team. If Rhodes isn't scoring he's pretty anonymous so I can see why they might see Austin as a better fit.

1) "If Rhodes isn't scoring..." - so not that often then.

2) Rhodes isn't anonymous, he does plenty of work off the ball. It's how he ends up in the position to score all those goals - that are all]/i] he does - apparently.

3) Why do we look for failings in our players - even the best ones? It drives me insane. (Which is why I've over-reacted to a fairly innocuous post).

4) If Rhodes was (already) some kind of complete player - whatever that is - he wouldn't be at Blackburn Rovers in 2013.

Shearer spoiled fans of this club.

[ABBEY]

  On 14/06/2013 at 12:06, Mercerman said:

Hey Chadders - hope you filled your boots !!!

You brag on this but won't take my bet on .

[Batman.]

  On 14/06/2013 at 12:06, Mercerman said:

Hey Chadders - hope you filled your boots !!!

Like Meat Loaf said, two out of three thousand isn't bad.

[Salgado Is A Hero]

  On 14/06/2013 at 14:09, Stuart said:

1) "If Rhodes isn't scoring..." - so not that often then.

2) Rhodes isn't anonymous, he does plenty of work off the ball. It's how he ends up in the position to score all those goals - that are all]/i] he does - apparently.

3) Why do we look for failings in our players - even the best ones? It drives me insane. (Which is why I've over-reacted to a fairly innocuous post).

4) If Rhodes was (already) some kind of complete player - whatever that is - he wouldn't be at Blackburn Rovers in 2013.

Shearer spoiled fans of this club.

1 - It takes 2 seconds to score a goal. You know he has a point.

3 - Why aren't people allowed to criticise? The thing is, I wholeheartedly agree with your 4th point. In fact I had that view when we were in the Prem the last time. As soon as a player is criticised by more than one person, it turns into "oh look, there's a new scapegoat in the team". This is not just directed at you but there's obviously a reason they're being criticised.

These days Pedersen is the only one I'll really slag off, I cut a lot of slack to young players. But I criticise Peds for his lack of effort and contribution. Besides covering a full back which I'm sure another player could do themselves, for less wages, and contribute effectively going forward, barring the odd set piece or winning a flick on. But apparently, I don't have justification for that, I'm obviously just going with the group, and am unable to think for myself.

People are just highlighting Rhodes' weaknesses. There's nothing wrong with that imo. We can still talk about it. Moaning that we could do better and slagging him off big time is wrong, because like you say, if he could hold the ball up a lot better, or had pace, he'd be in the prem.

I know you're post is not really directed at LeChuck but I'm struggling to see an issue with what he is saying. Austin does more work (not too much imo) outside of the box and therefore Hull would probably want him. It's a fair comment, and one made without rose tinted glasses.

[Mercer]

  On 14/06/2013 at 14:22, ABBEY said:

You brag on this but won't take my bet on .

Abbey, as I have said to you before, I wouldn't want to take money from a Rovers' fan when, perhaps, I have a bit of an unfair advantage.

By the way, not 'bragging' but just reminding Chadders that I am not full of bullsh1t.

Happy to keep taking the bookies' money though.

  On 14/06/2013 at 14:25, Batman. said:

Like Meat Loaf said, two out of three thousand isn't bad.

Corrected for you.

[Batman.]

  On 14/06/2013 at 14:34, Mercerman said:

Abbey, as I have said to you before, I wouldn't want to take money from a Rovers' fan when, perhaps, I have a bit of an unfair advantage.

By the way, not 'bragging' but just reminding Chadders that I am not full of bullsh1t.

Happy to keep taking the bookies' money though.

Corrected for you.

Honestly, Mercerman, you're a complete joke. As much inside knowledge as a Garden Gnome.

[donnermeat]

So have you bet on a specific club for Rhodes to move to Mercer?

I know someone asked earlier in the thread and I apologise in advance if you've already responded.

[Mercer]

  On 14/06/2013 at 14:39, donnermeat said:

So have you bet on a specific club for Rhodes to move to Mercer?

I know someone asked earlier in the thread and I apologise in advance if you've already responded.

I do indeed - in fact, two clubs.

But given Batman's sentiments, it simply aint worth sharing.

And with that, I am off for a lazy few days.

[LDRover]

  On 14/06/2013 at 14:47, Mercerman said:

I do indeed - in fact, two clubs.

But given Batman's sentiments, it simply aint worth sharing.

And with that, I am off for a lazy few days.

Why not??

I for one will not believe a word of your 'after time' ramblings when he does go.

Put up or shut up merce, I would.

[ABBEY]

  On 14/06/2013 at 14:25, Batman. said:

Like Meat Loaf said, two out of three thousand isn't bad.

That's 1st post where you made me laugh ha

  On 14/06/2013 at 14:34, Mercerman said:

Abbey, as I have said to you before, I wouldn't want to take money from a Rovers' fan when, perhaps, I have a bit of an unfair advantage.

By the way, not 'bragging' but just reminding Chadders that I am not full of bullsh1t.

Happy to keep taking the bookies' money though.

Corrected for you.

Don't feel bad , if they go I'd willingly give you money and no hard feelings .. They are going nowhere :

  On 14/06/2013 at 14:38, Batman. said:

Honestly, Mercerman, you're a complete joke. As much inside knowledge as a Garden Gnome.

And again .. Maybe it's they Stella.

[Ricky]

Well I'm going to say thank you to Mercer on this one. I'm quick enough to give him stick when he gets it wrong so it's only fair that I give him credit this time. I had £10 on at 6/1 which paid for a trip to Cadbury World with my wife and daughter yesterday (well it will when skybet finally pay out!!!)

[Stuart]

  On 14/06/2013 at 14:32, Salgado Is A Hero said:

People are just highlighting Rhodes' weaknesses. There's nothing wrong with that imo. We can still talk about it. Moaning that we could do better and slagging him off big time is wrong, because like you say, if he could hold the ball up a lot better, or had pace, he'd be in the prem.

It's not just that though.

The weaknesses are talked about like they outweigh his strengths.

Without Rhodes last year we would have been relegated. He more than made his contribution to the team.

We need others to make an equivalent contribution.

[Batman.]

  On 14/06/2013 at 14:47, Mercerman said:

I do indeed - in fact, two clubs.

But given Batman's sentiments, it simply aint worth sharing.

And with that, I am off for a lazy few days.

Hurray!!!!!

[Stuart]

  On 14/06/2013 at 14:47, Mercerman said:

I do indeed - in fact, two clubs.

But given Batman's sentiments, it simply aint worth sharing.

And with that, I am off for a lazy few days.

I can share some inside information on this.

He won't be signing for two clubs.

Get yer mortgage on it.

[Majiball]

  On 14/06/2013 at 18:05, Stuart said:

I can share some inside information on this.

He won't be signing for two clubs.

Get yer mortgage on it.

Jordans going nowhere as I'm not going to Crete..

[T.J.Newton]

Plops has gone quiet, funny that, it was only 2 weeks ago he was demanding an apology from all those that doubted his 'insider information', he was saying that it was a dead cert Rhodes was going to hull,

Now Rhodes could still full well leave(as could any member of the squad if the price is right + a few extra ££££) but nothing is shaking at the minute by the looks of things, regardless of plops saying that everything had pretty much been agreed in principle by all parties.

[gumboots]

  On 14/06/2013 at 18:06, Majiball said:

Jordans going nowhere as I'm not going to Crete..

Have you told Jordan and his agent that in writing?

[LeChuck]

  On 14/06/2013 at 14:09, Stuart said:

1) "If Rhodes isn't scoring..." - so not that often then.

2) Rhodes isn't anonymous, he does plenty of work off the ball. It's how he ends up in the position to score all those goals - that are all]/i] he does - apparently.

3) Why do we look for failings in our players - even the best ones? It drives me insane. (Which is why I've over-reacted to a fairly innocuous post).

4) If Rhodes was (already) some kind of complete player - whatever that is - he wouldn't be at Blackburn Rovers in 2013.

Shearer spoiled fans of this club.

I like Rhodes. I'm just saying I can see why a club like Hull would prefer Austin.

An all round game is important. He wouldn't be behind Kenny Miller and Leigh Griffiths for Scotland if goalscoring was the be all and end all.

[Salgado Is A Hero]

It's only because I like Rhodes and despise Kenny Miller that I'm gonna have to correct you, as it's the second time you've mentioned it.

Kenny Miller is no longer a Scottish international thank the lord almighty.

This isn't point scoring, but I felt compelled to correct you as a half decent manager wouldn't have Miller in the squad.

You're right though, he's currently behind Leigh Griffiths, and a fully fit Steven Fletcher.

I can't see that changing any time soon.

[chris_h]

  On 15/06/2013 at 00:22, LeChuck said:

I like Rhodes. I'm just saying I can see why a club like Hull would prefer Austin.

An all round game is important. He wouldn't be behind Kenny Miller and Leigh Griffiths for Scotland if goalscoring was the be all and end all.

No shame in behind Griffiths in the Scotland pecking order. It would be strange measure of deficiencies in Rhodes' game to suggest that it somehow to his detriment to be behind Griffiths at the moment. He was sensational for Hibs last season.

[Salgado Is A Hero]

Are you part Scottish Chris H?

Cos you seem generally clued up on Scottish football.

Besides recommending Chris Humphrey

Or do you just follow it?

[chris_h]

  On 15/06/2013 at 01:18, Salgado Is A Hero said:

Are you part Scottish Chris H?

Cos you seem generally clued up on Scottish football.

Besides recommending Chris Humphrey

Or do you just follow it?

Just follow it Salgado. Family from Penilee (Gers fans)

[Majiball]

  On 14/06/2013 at 22:22, gumboots said:

Have you told Jordan and his agent that in writing?

I'm using telepathy.