Transfer Window - COMPLETE. Where’s Gregg?

[Colt Seavers]

2 hours ago, TimmyJimmy said:

Was stood close to JDT at the match. He's got a temper. Got really angry and had a shouting match with his #2 who was disagreeing with him on something in the last 5 or 10 minutes.

 

During the 2nd half, Dack was sent out for a warm up and given instruction (presumably from JDT) to send Wharton back in to get ready to go on. Dack spoke to Wharton who then sprinted in to get stripped off. 

I presume the shouting match between coaching staff centred on the reversal of the decision to send Wharton on. I believe that Buckley (on a yellow and occasionally prone to youthful rashness) would have made way. However, during the 2nd half, Buckley noticeably pulled out of a couple of challenges around the halfway line, therefore demonstrating that he had no intention of getting sent off. This maturity on Buckley's part is crucial in his development. I suspect JDT has high hopes for the boy and needs him on the pitch.

I thought Dolan for Vale was absolutely correct as he is a perfect impact sub when the opposition need a bit of disrupting. 

[booth]

29 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

I think we could do with a few more people telling Jim who Szmodics plays for.

Doesn’t he play for Peterborough?

[Sparks Rover]

9 minutes ago, Colt Seavers said:

 

I thought Dolan for Vale was absolutely correct as he is a perfect impact sub when the opposition need a bit of disrupting. 

Dolan had no impact.  Apart from his usual headless chicken act.....his pace is worryingly boy-like.  He wad caught up very quickly and dispossessed by someone with standard pace...

[BigUts]

Just now, booth said:

Doesn’t he play for Peterborough?

@jim mk2 I can confirm he's at Peterborough 

[Exiled_Rover]

11 minutes ago, Colt Seavers said:

During the 2nd half, Dack was sent out for a warm up and given instruction (presumably from JDT) to send Wharton back in to get ready to go on. Dack spoke to Wharton who then sprinted in to get stripped off. 

I presume the shouting match between coaching staff centred on the reversal of the decision to send Wharton on. I believe that Buckley (on a yellow and occasionally prone to youthful rashness) would have made way. However, during the 2nd half, Buckley noticeably pulled out of a couple of challenges around the halfway line, therefore demonstrating that he had no intention of getting sent off. This maturity on Buckley's part is crucial in his development. I suspect JDT has high hopes for the boy and needs him on the pitch.

I thought Dolan for Vale was absolutely correct as he is a perfect impact sub when the opposition need a bit of disrupting. 

There was a shouting match between coaching staff?

[booth]

Just now, BigUts said:

@jim mk2 I can confirm he's at Peterborough 

Thanks for confirming he’s at Peterborough.

I don’t think he lives there.

[ChrisyG]

6 minutes ago, booth said:

Thanks for confirming he’s at Peterborough.

Who plays for Peterborough?

[Finlay McKenna]

9 minutes ago, Sparks Rover said:

Dolan had no impact.  Apart from his usual headless chicken act.....his pace is worryingly boy-like.  He wad caught up very quickly and dispossessed by someone with standard pace...

By ‘headless chicken act’ I assume you mean pressing…

[Sweaty Gussets]

1 minute ago, ChrisyG said:

Who plays for Peterborough?

Dack. Fell out with JDT and went on a free this morning.  

[oldjamfan1]

Who is this Szmodics fella who nicked a Land Rover from Barnsley and drove it to Peterborough?

[roverstdt]

I think everything is reading way too much into the Dack situation. The player has come back from two incredibly tough injuries. During the game we are winning 1-0 would we bring on an attacking threat when you are looking to protect the result. Dack was simply not the right player to bring for that match with how it was all played out. Dolan was the better choice due to his pressing. If we are 1-0 down and we need a bit of class in the box to get that goal then of course bring him on but we need to pick the starting 11 depending on the opponent we are playing to play to the teams strength. Dack will get his minutes. Yes he will be frustrated. But I don't think at all it is the end of the world. 

Edited August 1, 2022 by roverstdt

[ChrisyG]

7 minutes ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

Dack. Fell out with JDT and went on a free this morning.  

 I wondered what the shouting was about on the touchline. I hope he has the bloody decency to go and live in the area 🙄

[Boroblue]

1 hour ago, jim mk2 said:

Why does this player live in Brentwood when he plays for Barnsley?

Rule No 1 of any transfer: you live in the area.

 

Jim as anyone told you he plays for Peterborough 

[tomphil]

Perhaps it was something the opposition did that prompted the change of mind for the subs.

[Russ]

5 minutes ago, oldjamfan1 said:

Who is this Szmodics fella who nicked a Land Rover from Barnsley and drove it to Peterborough?

He plays for Brentwood I believe

[Sparks Rover]

12 minutes ago, Finlay McKenna said:

By ‘headless chicken act’ I assume you mean pressing…

Maybe, but for me hes a very lucky boy to be playing at the level he is.

[Sweaty Gussets]

5 minutes ago, ChrisyG said:

 I wondered what the shouting was about on the touchline. I hope he has the bloody decency to go and live in the area 🙄

I think the final straw for JDT was when he saw Dack driving past Brockhall in Szmodics Range Rover flicking him the V's. 

[rover23]

Think we should rename this thread. 

 

May I suggest:

‘Player lifestyle and Dack’s anger management’

Separate thread for Barnsley & Brentwood estate agent listings. 

[damo100]

26 minutes ago, Sparks Rover said:

Dolan had no impact.  Apart from his usual headless chicken act.....his pace is worryingly boy-like.  He wad caught up very quickly and dispossessed by someone with standard pace...

It seems you watch a different match to the majority, of course Dolan made an impact and imo was an excellent sub when JDT put him on.

Must be wonderful for folk sat near you at matches, so negative and opinionated. 

[rigger]

21 minutes ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

Dack. Fell out with JDT and went on a free this morning.  

Seemingly he has got a new Range Rover.

[imy9]

9 minutes ago, Sparks Rover said:

Maybe, but for me hes a very lucky boy to be playing at the level he is.

7 goals and 5 assists at this level for a 20 year old is enough to suggest he is capable at this level. Granted he is no Messi but then again I’m sure you will say his right foot is not good enough for the championship 👍

[Ricky]

Best part of the Smodic post was him blaming his Ring doorbell. Can’t believe they didn’t ring his doorbell to tell him they were going to steal his car 😄 

[Guest]

So, as enjoyable as this all is. Any transfer news?

[bigbrandjohn]

Looks like the 400 will be up before tea and no news falling. 

[TheRevAshton]

5 minutes ago, Mellor Rover said:

So, as enjoyable as this all is. Any transfer news?

Nothing new! The only thing that's transferred is Sammie Szmodics' Range Rover... left him on a free.

Edited August 1, 2022 by TheRevAshton