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I always rated Jamie Lowry.

A quick Google search states he left Chesterfield in 2011/12 season and went to play and later manage down in the South West.

Bonnyman, on 23 May 2025 - 04:11 PM, said:

Bonnyman, on 16 May 2025 - 10:31 PM, said:

And yet... what you say he can't do is exactly what he has done for the last two seasons with us (admittedly he was a little younger last season [about a year in fact]) and he has a pretty decent record to show for it.

No, he's not young. No, he's not going to get better. No, he doesn't have the pace that you're a big fan of. No, he doesn't have the aerial prowess. No, he's not going to drop 20 yards, pick the ball up then smash it into the top corner from 25 yards... However, despite these weaknesses, his stats and what we've witnessed with our own eyes show he does have the ability to play the role he does because the manager has got the team playing to his strengths. It just so happens he doesn't have some of the traits that YOU want a lone striker to have, and as such, you constantly focus on what he doesn't have as opposed to what he does have.

There's nothing wrong with saying you'd like an improved version - we're a Div 2 side so our players are going to have weaknesses otherwise they would be playing at a higher level. But at least give credit where it is due as opposed to sniping about his shortfalls and age.

We've lacked that bit of quality in the final third, be it the shot or the pass to create the chance.

Bugger!