DEWELL Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 According to teletext Steve Jennings misses tommorow's game so surely Forbes will be in again as apparently he did ok at Pittodrie. Frankly this boy's been a big dissapointment for me after looking like he was going to be a cracking player. Is his fitness levels better now, has he got the correct mental attitude now? To me he's looked like a wee lost boy most times i've seen him i sincerely hope he has a stormer tommorow but do any of you honestly think he will? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewK Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 No, but only because it's a home game. First poor touch or misplaced pass and he'll get it both barrells from the fansand the head will drop. Honestly hope he plays a blinder though, and rattles in a goal for good measure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Would I be right in saying that he played his best footie under Gannon? Did Brown start playing him wide left or did that actually start under Gannon? Whatever, hope the lad makes it as he offers a precious commodity for a team like ours - goals from midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilian Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 He'll take his chance and then get to fuck to another club and why shouldnt' he when folk have got him written off again before even seeing him. He'll never have the speed of Humprey or the stamina of Murphy, but he has talents that neither of them have, he is still young and relatively inexperienced, he will blow hot and cold and he'll need coaching staff to protect him from the knuckle draggers at Fir Park we either stick with the likes of him of draft in clogger journeymen at the end of their careers to fill in the gaps 'Mon the Ross Forbes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwellhighland Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Would fucking love it if he got back to his form under Gannon, I remember in the pub before the St Johnstone match first day of the season everyone was creaming over him then he rattled in one of the goals of the season....after that we all thought he'd be tremendous for us. Didn't quite work that way but he certainly has the talent in there somewhere and I'm hoping it comes back starting tomorrow Mon the Forbes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postiejim Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 He'll take his chance and then get to fuck to another club and why shouldnt' he when folk have got him written off again before even seeing him. He'll never have the speed of Humprey or the stamina of Murphy, but he has talents that neither of them have, he is still young and relatively inexperienced, he will blow hot and cold and he'll need coaching staff to protect him from the knuckle draggers at Fir Park we either stick with the likes of him of draft in clogger journeymen at the end of their careers to fill in the gaps 'Mon the Ross Forbes +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 You can still get teletext? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlukemurray Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Forbes is one of the best football players at the club, knows how to keep possession and keep the ball on the deck and spot an opportunity. Pace and fitness have never been his strong points, he certainly looks fitter. I'd have him in the team every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davkel Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 " pace and fitness have never been his strong points " The only 2 things you need to be a footballer ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Tell that to Davie Cooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 " pace and fitness have never been his strong points " The only 2 things you need to be a footballer ..... To be fair I would add 'natural ability' to that list......and the lad does have that. If he continues to impress like he did at Aberdeen he won't be out the team for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilian Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 " pace and fitness have never been his strong points " The only 2 things you need to be a footballer ..... brilliant, wonder why all those athletes fanny around in amateur athletics when they could be earning good dough as a pro-footballers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 " pace and fitness have never been his strong points " The only 2 things you need to be a footballer ..... Ok, but Humphrey has both and still gets slated. Shivute had both in abundance, along with all these "no end product types" I think you need more than those two things tbh. Fitness can be worked on, pace is overrated, but you either have talent or you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEWELL Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Have to agree you dont need to be Usain Bolt on a park as longs as you're able to pass-shoot- tackle and win you're fair share of headers. Im not jumping on Forbes back im only wondering if he'll make it or end up at Ross County. At first i thought wow what a player but now im not so sure. It's up to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 To quote (I think) Brian Clough on John Roberston - "His speed is deceptive. He's slower than he looks". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigColin08 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Tell that to Davie Cooper +1 Well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteelman Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 " pace and fitness have never been his strong points " The only 2 things you need to be a footballer ..... Absolute pish flaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muir on tour Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I dont really know what to make of Forbes. Obviously footballing wise a very talented player, but coinfidence and fitness arent the best. When his coinfidence so does his game entirely, I dont think he is unfit because he doesnt put the work in aswell, I think he is naturally just like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Wellfan 2k7 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I dont really know what to make of Forbes. Obviously footballing wise a very talented player, but coinfidence and fitness arent the best. When his coinfidence so does his game entirely, I dont think he is unfit because he doesnt put the work in aswell, I think he is naturally just like that. What you say about conidence is as close to the truth as it comes IMO. Last season He was one of the best in Scotland until he started to miss his pens and lose his slot in the team. Obviously a big confidence blow which went and took his player with it. Once his confidence comes back, he'll be at his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephmfc1993 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 " pace and fitness have never been his strong points " The only 2 things you need to be a footballer ..... ive got pace and fitness yas am gonnna make it big cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Do Jennings or Lasley have th pace to play wide? Are they that much quicker than Forbes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Diggle Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 You've gotta love the fat sweaty wife beating knuckle dragging fuckwits that follow the well. Great post by Brazilian which sums it all up perfectly. The thread should be 'Ross Forbes - will he be given a chance?' A young football player who is judged by c***s that smell of sweat, pie grease and pish and need to stand over a mirror to see their own boaby For 90 minutes today _ for a change _ how about - SHUT THE FUCK UP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inthebasement Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Keep the faith in Forbes - doubters should take a look at Charlie Adams career progression. The truth is the SPL mentality doesn't have patience for midfielders whose game is based on their passing range because they tend to require an extra few moments to assess the options and end up looking a bit lazy or off the pace when they get closed down. You get more credit for the easy pass, or the head down run into the defence. But these guys are one of the most precious commodities in football when correctly developed/positioned/protected. We easily played our best football in a generation in McGhee's first season, but there is still a tendancy to big up Clarkson and Porter's contribution rather than the vastly more influential Steph Hughes. In a couple of games under JG Forbes showed phenomenal passing ability that won't have gone anywhere. IMO he remains the highest potential young player of Flamurtari pumping generation, though he clearly has a confidence issue that more direct players like Murph and Slane don’t suffer from. I think he can take his chance, also think that if McCall has decided against persisting with Brown’s extreme reliance on pace from wide areas to create chances we could see some decent football from a midfield with all three of Jennings, Lasley, Forbes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Forbes is a brilliant player when he is allowed to sit and dictate the game with his passes- his bad run of form started with a missed penalty at NDP in the 2-2 game, here's hoping a good performance today keeps his run of form and improvement going because he could be a key player for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ankles Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Never been one for getting on his back but a few weeks ago at Tannadice he was atrocious.Saying that so was the rest of the team.Lets hope he can shoot down his critics in the East stand today and get back to being the player he can be ie St Johnstone away. Think he'll be right up for it today .Go on my son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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