[daveblakey]

Had the pleasure of talking to Dave Allen yesterday and although disappointed with the attendance he was raving about young Curtis Morrisson. I must agree, although only a brief appearance at Alfreton and Leeds he is showing that he has got huge potential, a player to watch.

[Guest_freelander2_*]

Disappointed with the gate after the disastrous week we've had PR wise?

[lindo-spireite]

Think his name is Curtis, but yeah he seems a good lad for 16 years old

[Dreaming Spire]

I bet he wasn't as disappointed as I was, when he pulled the plug on the Higdon deal ! .... Even If it WAS the sensible thing to do

This post has been edited by Dreaming Spire: 27 July 2014 - 11:09 AM

[daveblakey]

Dreaming Spire, on 27 July 2014 - 11:08 AM, said:

I bet he wasn't as disappointed as I was, when he pulled the plug on the Higdon deal ! .... Even If it WAS the sensible thing to do

We are all disappointed but we have to move on and get behind the team, starting with the Villa game.

[moondog]

lindo-spireite, on 27 July 2014 - 11:03 AM, said:

Think his name is Curtis, but yeah he seems a good lad for 16 years old

and it's Morrison with one S - even CFC match report got it wrong, thread title corrected. He's a Sheffield lad, been with us in the youth set up for the last 4 years

[Dreaming Spire]

daveblakey, on 27 July 2014 - 10:59 AM, said:

Had the pleasure of talking to Dave Allen yesterday and although disappointed with the attendance he was raving about young Curtis Morrisson. I must agree, although only a brief appearance at Alfreton and Leeds he is showing that he has got huge potential, a player to watch.

Yes, it was the first time I have seen the lad yesterday and it was only brief, as you say, but I'd like to see more of him, possibly against Villa ?
.... Definitely worth another look IMO .... He looked quite useful and seemed to be confident too.

[martatcross]

daveblakey, on 27 July 2014 - 10:59 AM, said:

Had the pleasure of talking to Dave Allen yesterday and although disappointed with the attendance he was raving about young Curtis Morrisson. I must agree, although only a brief appearance at Alfreton and Leeds he is showing that he has got huge potential, a player to watch.

maybe he should consider the prices for friendlies the timing of his press statements etc

[azul]

freelander2, on 27 July 2014 - 11:02 AM, said:

Disappointed with the gate after the disastrous week we've had PR wise?

and lets face Leeds are not an attraction no matter how big the once were

Anything over 2000 home fans is decent for such low quality opposition

This post has been edited by azul: 27 July 2014 - 12:00 PM

[firedodger]

Dreaming Spire, on 27 July 2014 - 11:29 AM, said:

Yes, it was the first time I have seen the lad yesterday and it was only brief, as you say, but I'd like to see more of him, possibly against Villa ?
.... Definitely worth another look IMO .... He looked quite useful and seemed to be confident too.

On his brief showing yesterday I would keep him around the first team squad, put him on the bench, give him ten minutes here and there. He looks like a player bursting to improve, I think to do that he needs to be around the senior game more.

[newboldsteve]

daveblakey, on 27 July 2014 - 10:59 AM, said:

Had the pleasure of talking to Dave Allen yesterday and although disappointed with the attendance he was raving about young Curtis Morrisson. I must agree, although only a brief appearance at Alfreton and Leeds he is showing that he has got huge potential, a player to watch.

dave allen is disappointed with attendance next you'll be telling me it goes dark at night lol

[shaun1866]

moondog, on 27 July 2014 - 11:20 AM, said:

and it's Morrison with one S - even CFC match report got it wrong, thread title corrected. He's a Sheffield lad, been with us in the youth set up for the last 4 years

What position does he play ?

[Dreaming Spire]

firedodger, on 27 July 2014 - 12:21 PM, said:

On his brief showing yesterday I would keep him around the first team squad, put him on the bench, give him ten minutes here and there. He looks like a player bursting to improve, I think to do that he needs to be around the senior game more.

Agree with that. He looks like he could be a useful ( and much needed ) addition to the squad. Given the right opportunities, he could rise to the challenge .... and who knows where it might lead, eventually !

[firedodger]

shaun1866, on 27 July 2014 - 12:29 PM, said:

What position does he play ?

Yesterday was the first time I've ever seen him, and it was hard to say at that stage in the game but I think we used him on the left hand side of the attacking three.

This post has been edited by firedodger: 27 July 2014 - 12:34 PM

[Itchwagon]

How does 4000 compare with last years home friendlies? Seemed quite a good turnout for a friendly on a sunny day and in the season where there are other things available for people to do. I hope there was a thank you from him for the people who did turn up, before he bemoaned the 4000 who did support them

[firedodger]

Itchwagon, on 27 July 2014 - 12:35 PM, said:

How does 4000 compare with last years home friendlies? Seemed quite a good turnout for a friendly on a sunny day and in the season where there are other things available for people to do. I hope there was a thank you from him for the people who did turn up, before he bemoaned the 4000 who did support them

Two and a bit thousand to be fair, if you discount the 1700 or so from Leeds

[Tonycfc]

£15 a ticket

[Search & Destroy]

azul, on 27 July 2014 - 11:59 AM, said:

and lets face Leeds are not an attraction no matter how big the once were

Anything over 2000 home fans is decent for such low quality opposition

Leeds are by far and away the biggest club the new ground has hosted.

Everyone was buzzing last year at the CC draw so what's changed?

The low crowds at these games are due to pricing and lack of signings.

The villa game will be lower gate still.

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

Search and Destroy, on 27 July 2014 - 01:29 PM, said:

Leeds are by far and away the biggest club the new ground has hosted.

Everyone was buzzing last year at the CC draw so what's changed?

The low crowds at these games are due to pricing and lack of signings.

The villa game will be lower gate still.

And loads have folk being on holiday of course