[Walton Spireite]

Thought he made difference when he came on. Sorry Graeme couldn't resist.

[Trigger]

I said to me mate, downsy's on, we'll score now ;-)

[Cartman]

not_the_freak, on 15 February 2014 - 06:02 PM, said:

I said to me mate, downsy's on, we'll score now ;-)

was gutted he didn't start, good for a couple of howlers a game that result in opportunities (just like in the away game)

top bloke, very average league 2 player

[Stoptalkingbol]

Cartman, on 15 February 2014 - 06:04 PM, said:

was gutted he didn't start, good for a couple of howlers a game that result in opportunities (just like in the away game)

top bloke, very average league 2 player

The difference of having evo and cooper now compared to the likes of Downes, shows how far we've come.

Nice guy, but very average.

[Walton Spireite]

Before the Downes appreciation society get in full swing this is a tongue in cheek post.

[Cartman]

Walton Spireite, on 15 February 2014 - 06:07 PM, said:

Before the Downes appreciation society get in full swing this is a tongue in cheek post.

mine wasn't, the talk of international caps and selling him for loads of money are some of the stupidest things ever posted on this board

As I said, top bloke, very average player and always was

All you'll get from the We Love Downes brigade is that injuries killed his career - not true - before injury he was still good for several massive mistakes a game that gifted opponents opportunities, for a lower level L2 team he is ok, you hope the mistakes go unpunished, the higher you go the more likely each mistake is punished - which is why he would never have made it higher then the bottom division - he has found his level now

Shut Downes is an apt nickname

Great clubman, nice guy, football ability massively over hyped by many on here

[Walton Spireite]

Cartman, on 15 February 2014 - 06:13 PM, said:

mine wasn't, the talk of international caps and selling him for loads of money are some of the stupidest things ever posted on this board

As I said, top bloke, very average player and always was

All you'll get from the We Love Downes brigade is that injuries killed his career - not true - before injury he was still good for several massive mistakes a game that gifted opponents opportunities, for a lower level L2 team he is ok, you hope the mistakes go unpunished, the higher you go the more likely each mistake is punished - which is why he would never have made it higher then the bottom division - he has found his level now

Shut Downes is an apt nickname

Great clubman, nice guy, football ability massively over hyped by many on here

Spot on. Some people gave him a standing ovation when he came. Couldn't believe it.

[azul]

Walton Spireite, on 15 February 2014 - 06:15 PM, said:

Spot on. Some people gave him a standing ovation when he came. Couldn't believe it.

You have missed the point

Wasn't Cartman's last paragraph the reason people applauded him, I.e........

He was a nice bloke and a good club man

[Walton Spireite]

djs, on 15 February 2014 - 06:20 PM, said:

He's a spireite fan though! So that's one positive in his favour!

That's alright then

[Cartman]

azul, on 15 February 2014 - 06:22 PM, said:

You have missed the point

Wasn't Cartman's last paragraph the reason people applauded him, I.e........

He was a nice bloke and a good club man

yes, of course

also clapped the travelling support after the game down at Torquay

Top bloke, not a great defender!

[azul]

Cartman, on 15 February 2014 - 06:31 PM, said:

yes, of course

also clapped the travelling support after the game down at Torquay

Top bloke, not a great defender!

I think he might have cut down on those defensive lapses if he didn't get those injuries.

As it is I am sure he'll be happy just to prolong his professional career as long as possible