superward Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I haven't seen enough of him to say yet, so I'd have to stick with Twardzik. Ooft, naw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Without a word of a lie, I would rather we gave long a place on the bench instead of Samson. Neither will be first choice anytime soon and we may as well give our own players experience of being around the match day squad than taking on a journeyman Scottish football goalkeeper. Feels kind of like we signed Gerry Britten again. His hand is in plaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Without a word of a lie, I would rather we gave long a place on the bench instead of Samson. Neither will be first choice anytime soon and we may as well give our own players experience of being around the match day squad than taking on a journeyman Scottish football goalkeeper. Feels kind of like we signed Gerry Britten again.Going by the blurb on the official site Long's apparently a long term injury. Other than that, I agree with your rationale. Edit: just saw Superward beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Luke Watt is clearly out the picture. Has had less game time this season than any player that hasn't been loaned out. Not a single minute of league football and only came on as a sub in extra time in the league cup. And Josh Law is the competition for right back. Yeah, don't hold your breath waiting for Luke Watt coming into the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Luke Watt is clearly out the picture. Has had less game time this season than any player that hasn't been loaned out. Not a single minute of league football and only came on as a sub in extra time in the league cup. And Josh Law is the competition for right back. Yeah, don't hold your breath waiting for Luke Watt coming into the team. Opens up a new question. Do you go with a better player even if his attitude might be slightly off (as long as he trains properly) or do you go with the "nice guy" who's maybe not quite as good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Seems like this would be the sort of area where a respected, experienced player - say, a captain, for instance - should sit the boy down and tell him a few home truths. Sadly, we don't have that sort of leadership at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWeegieDosser Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 It's a football club, not a borstal. If an 18 year old on a decent deal who's gone through the youth ranks doesn't know how to conduct himself then it's his problem. Or maybe we could get a striker and a keeper to act as his child carers. F ck that, shape up or ship out mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LankyMac Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I've heard nothing but great things about Watt from the club and a few players. He was making the bench before he got injured and he is just making his way back from that injury now and will hopefully be back to the first team soon. As for his attitude, he is apparently very level headed and mature for his age. He also has no big ego and doesn't overthink the game or his ability. If he's given a task, he goes onto the park and does it. I'm a big fan of the lad and hope he can oust Law from right back as we could have a great talent developing there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 A couple of comments on a message board and the boy is a complete cunt getting an ultimatum..oh and team leadership criticised. Give me a break. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk2205 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Watt. Still in his plans but very immature. Needs to grow up. Source: Baraclough's own mooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Watt. Still in his plans but very immature. Needs to grow up. Source: Baraclough's own mooth An 18yo very immature? Never... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Watt. Still in his plans but very immature. Needs to grow up. Source: Baraclough's own mooth Baraclough is a prick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1991 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I will be interested to see the line up on Saturday, I expect Samson to take Dan place on bench however it wouldn't surprise me if he dropped Ripley as that's the way his decisions have went so far, if he drops Ripley I will lose any faith or respect I have left for him to succeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 But don't we prefer our own players over loanees? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishyWell Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Luke Watt is clearly out the picture. Has had less game time this season than any player that hasn't been loaned out. Not a single minute of league football and only came on as a sub in extra time in the league cup. And Josh Law is the competition for right back. Yeah, don't hold your breath waiting for Luke Watt coming into the team. Injured players generally do get less game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellies Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Not been impressed with ripley since he has came in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ah, so it's not just me then. I'm still waiting to see what he can do that Dan can't. I hope to be proved wrong but my feeling so far is that they are of a similar standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desp Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ah, so it's not just me then. I'm still waiting to see what he can do that Dan can't. I hope to be proved wrong but my feeling so far is that they are of a similar standard. Touch the crossbar without having to jump up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 He certainly hasn't been able to tighten up our defence much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ripley caught got a cross ball last week at the front post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Stevie Wonder could see Ripley is better than Dan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEWELL Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ripley's a young laddie who is still learning. Signing an experienced keeper is a good move. Forget about Twardzik he's had his chance and played some awfull games for us last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ripley's a young laddie who is still learning. Signing an experienced keeper is a good move. Forget about Twardzik he's had his chance and played some awfull games for us last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ripley's a young laddie who is still learning. Signing an experienced keeper is a good move. Forget about Twardzik he's had his chance and played some awfull games for us last season. Away to Dundee and..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ripely had done nothing to suggest he is any better than Twardzik in my opinion, just like Long. The club rightly or wrongly have no faith in Dan so the sooner he gets a move, the better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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