James Hill

[NeilInBristol]

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/23760103.blackburn-rovers-sign-james-hill-loan-bournemouth/

 

He's signed. Think he will be part of the first team this season?

Not the experience we need but looks good..

Apparently he's a Bristol lad!

 

The 21-year-old made his Premier League debut against West Ham in the opening weekend of the season, coming on as a second-half substitute.

Looks like they rate him enough to give him his PL debut..

"We are really pleased that Bournemouth recognise that our brand of football and training environment were the perfect fit for James to play his football this season.”

Edited September 1, 2023 by NeilInBristol
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[philipl]

Found out about the signing completed here and not on the transfer thread!

Glad we have 4 central defenders who have played senior games.

Sacrilege but Hill being available as a sub is almost certainly a better option in the coming weeks than Ash would have been.

Having seen Aitcheson, we have a new Phillips at least in precocious physique!

Edited September 1, 2023 by philipl

[roversfan99]

Is he better than Ayala though? Phillips was 5th choice, we havent replaced him.

[G Somerset Rover]

Nice to see he looks ecstatic to be here in his interview - bit of a rarity these days! Being in Lancashire for a good while has probably whet his appetite for a return. 

Shame there's no option in there, but if he does well then who knows. Good luck to him.

Edited September 1, 2023 by Gavlar Somerset Rover!

[Sparks Rover]

  On 01/09/2023 at 05:42, NeilInBristol said:

 

Apparently he's a Bristol lad!

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Born there, raised a Lancashire lad, his Dad is Matt Hill ex Nobbers legend, journeyman and non league manager.

Had James in one of my squads a few years ago, great lad and a fantastic player......county captain.  Great move for all.

[robbojohnno]

Very good player who we were linked with a few years ago while at Fleetwood. A shame its only a loan but this lad will be a fans favourite by the end of the season and it will be a shame to see him go back to his parent club.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

  On 01/09/2023 at 09:38, Sparks Rover said:

Born there, raised a Lancashire lad, his Dad is Matt Hill ex Nobbers legend, journeyman and non league manager.

Had James in one of my squads a few years ago, great lad and a fantastic player......county captain.  Great move for all.

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He looks fairly quick and determined in the tackle. Is he a possible stand in right back ? I mean a serious right back, not a centre half playing out there who gets turned inside out by a pacey winger.

[NeilInBristol]

"It is similar to what Bournemouth are trying to implement at the moment – a fast style of play, wanting to build up with the ball and the way we press is very similar as well,” he continued.

 

“We want to win the ball back high up the pitch and don’t mind one-v-one battles towards the back end of the pitch."

 

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/23771816.bournemouth-prospect-james-hill-blackburn-rovers-loan/

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

  On 08/09/2023 at 06:09, NeilInBristol said:

"It is similar to what Bournemouth are trying to implement at the moment – a fast style of play, wanting to build up with the ball and the way we press is very similar as well,” he continued.

 

“We want to win the ball back high up the pitch and don’t mind one-v-one battles towards the back end of the pitch."

 

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/23771816.bournemouth-prospect-james-hill-blackburn-rovers-loan/

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Have they told Pickering about winning the one v one battles at the back end of the pitch ?

[NeilInBristol]

  On 08/09/2023 at 07:39, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Have they told Pickering about winning the one v one battles at the back end of the pitch ?

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Hahaha. I love to see these kind of interviews. You get to hear what the players have been "told" to convince them to join. 

[bluebruce]

  On 01/09/2023 at 12:15, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

He looks fairly quick and determined in the tackle. Is he a possible stand in right back ? I mean a serious right back, not a centre half playing out there who gets turned inside out by a pacey winger.

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As far as I can see, he's never played full back. So I expect if there's an injury crisis, it's more likely he plays CB whilst Carter goes to RB.

[joey_big_nose]

  On 08/09/2023 at 07:52, NeilInBristol said:

Hahaha. I love to see these kind of interviews. You get to hear what the players have been "told" to convince them to join. 

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For what it's worth seems a pretty accurate articulation of how we play. We put a lot of players forward when we attack -  6,7,8 in and around the box at a time - and if we turn the ball over and get countered we expect the 2,3,4 players left behind to handle it on their own until we get back into shape. 

What's interesting about it is you would expect us to concede a lot on the counter, but - Plymouth excepting - we've not been too bad this season and last. We'd get absolutely murdered in the Premier League but in the Championship the quality isn't there to really punish us on the break I think.

My one question mark on JDT when he eventually gets a crack at the big time - here or elsewhere - is when he is playing against higher quality can he adapt? Kompany is currently getting torn a new one.

[simongarnerisgod]

  On 08/09/2023 at 14:08, joey_big_nose said:

What's interesting about it is you would expect us to concede a lot on the counter, but - Plymouth excepting - we've not been too bad this season and last. We'd get absolutely murdered in the Premier League but in the Championship the quality isn't there to really punish us on the break I think.

My one question mark on JDT when he eventually gets a crack at the big time - here or elsewhere - is when he is playing against higher quality can he adapt? Kompany is currently getting torn a new one.

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if the miracle happens and we do get promoted,pretty sure we`de get some better players,jdt is an intelligent man,confident he would adapt

[joey_big_nose]

  On 08/09/2023 at 15:54, simongarnerisgod said:

if the miracle happens and we do get promoted,pretty sure we`de get some better players,jdt is an intelligent man,confident he would adapt

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Not sure tbh, its a big jump to go from a very offensive style to a defensive one. I cant think of many who have done it successfully. Most teams that do well after promotion are solid defensively.

But anyway if we even get the chance to try Ill be very happy.

[philipl]

Didn't realise we were signing a right back but what an addition!

[rigger]

  On 22/10/2023 at 03:51, philipl said:

Didn't realise we were signing a right back but what an addition!

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A defender who can defend, has a good shot and a long throw, that is what I call a good buy.

[Ossydave]

Well to say hardly anyone was enthused by his signing it looks like we've got a good un. Quite ironic that the dingles wanted him the other year, they look in dire need of him now... 

[NeilInBristol]

He is exciting! Exactly what we need 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

  On 08/09/2023 at 13:39, bluebruce said:

As far as I can see, he's never played full back. So I expect if there's an injury crisis, it's more likely he plays CB whilst Carter goes to RB.

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He’s doing OK at the moment to say he’s never played there. Souey used to say real defenders enjoy defending and this lad does.

[BankEnd Rover]

He was my MOTM yesterday. The fact that he can play RB also is a coup. Seems like a decent lad aswell. I’m guessing there’s no chance in a permanent for him which is a shame…

Edited October 22, 2023 by BankEnd Rover

[Atko's Engine]

He had a good game, looks strong, quick, versatile, and is quite a unit. Arguably it's allowed us to push JRC forwards so he can be more effective offensively, as proven yesterday. 

As for his long throw, just because you can doesn't mean you should... it's quite slow & loopy as opposed to fast & flat (which defenders really hate), but at least it's another tool in the armoury if push comes to shove!!

[rigger]

  On 22/10/2023 at 09:14, Atko's Engine said:

He had a good game, looks strong, quick, versatile, and is quite a unit. Arguably it's allowed us to push JRC forwards so he can be more effective offensively, as proven yesterday. 

As for his long throw, just because you can doesn't mean you should... it's quite slow & loopy as opposed to fast & flat (which defenders really hate), but at least it's another tool in the armoury if push comes to shove!!

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I'll tell you the type of throw-in that defenders love, short ones that apply no pressure on the defence. It's good to have the ability to mix it up a little. Also from a defensive situation, a long throw down the line which makes defenders turn or knock the ball out could be advantageous

[Andy]

I thought he was just a CB, but having done a bit of research today, he's just as comfortable at RB - as we've seen, I guess.

No coincidence that we've conceded 1 goal in 3 games since he and Wahlstedt have come into the team.

Edited October 22, 2023 by Andy

[chaddyrovers]

  On 22/10/2023 at 03:51, philipl said:

Didn't realise we were signing a right back but what an addition!

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He is centre back but can play right back and defensive midfield 

[Dreams of 1995]

Fair play to Sparks on this lad. He had been saying his name for years. He looks every bit a Premier League player imo

Think we will call it 1-1 now. For every Stefan Mols, there's a Hill 😉

Edited October 24, 2023 by Dreams of 1995