[jack bauer]

THAT RUN aside (which deserved a goal), I thought he was excellent today, played the 2nd half in particular well beyond his years. his pre-season was cut short and it therefore takes a while to get up to speed but looked like 2nd half he was there. not sure what contract he is on but whatever it is I would hope we get it extended, I think this player is the real deal.

This post has been edited by jack bauer: 28 October 2017 - 10:23 PM

[gloucestershireblue]

Scout sat near me was writing notes pretty much every time Rowley did something. Didn't write about anyone else!

[spireitenag]

If he continues to develop as he is doing he could make the Clucas fee look like peanuts.

[sophocles]

He is starting to show his potential, which is exciting on today's showing. He's clearly most effective in a more central role when he can run at CBs. Jack's problem though is that he's short of wingers, and Rowley's pace makes him more suited to the wide role than anybody else available.

[Spire-Power]

We have a winger in Mitchell. He should be making a claim for a place.

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

jack bauer, on 28 October 2017 - 10:22 PM, said:

THAT RUN aside (which deserved a goal), I thought he was excellent today, played the 2nd half in particular well beyond his years. his pre-season was cut short and it therefore takes a while to get up to speed but looked like 2nd half he was there. not sure what contract he is on but whatever it is I would hope we get it extended, I think this player is the real deal.

I didn’t think he did much until the last 20 when he really came into it. Probably be gone in January as part of paying for the start of jack’s rebuild.

[metallilad]

Spire-Power, on 29 October 2017 - 08:03 AM, said:

We have a winger in Mitchell. He should be making a claim for a place.

Mitchell looked poor against Clay Cross.

This post has been edited by metallilad: 29 October 2017 - 08:25 AM

[Spire-Power]

Must be same in training.

[dim view]

sophocles, on 28 October 2017 - 11:19 PM, said:

He is starting to show his potential, which is exciting on today's showing. He's clearly most effective in a more central role when he can run at CBs. Jack's problem though is that he's short of wingers, and Rowley's pace makes him more suited to the wide role than anybody else available.

I thought Barry had his best game for the club. He got into good forrad positions and provided the width. If he could just stop crossing the ball into the kop or hitting the first man then perhaps there's summat to work on. He's got pace but no end product.

[Waller is my hero]

spireitenag, on 28 October 2017 - 11:14 PM, said:

If he continues to develop as he is doing he could make the Clucas fee look like peanuts.

Totally agree on this! He will only get better playing under Lester

[dtp]

Ernie Ernie Ernie, on 29 October 2017 - 08:07 AM, said:

I didn’t think he did much until the last 20 when he really came into it. Probably be gone in January as part of paying for the start of jack’s rebuild.

It was Rowley's central run which led to the free-kick resulting in McCourt's goal but, other than that, I agree with you.

In fact, Briggs was more involved in the first half, and Rowley came more into it after the introduction of O'Grady.

In view of the lack of wingers at the club and Rowley being better suited to a No10 role I do wonder if once Binnon-Williams is match fit whether or not we should be looking at something like a 4-3-1-2 formation to accommodate this.

[dim view]

dtp, on 29 October 2017 - 08:57 AM, said:

It was Rowley's central run which led to the free-kick resulting in McCourt's goal but, other than that, I agree with you.

In fact, Briggs was more involved in the first half, and Rowley came more into it after the introduction of O'Grady.

In view of the lack of wingers at the club and Rowley being better suited to a No10 role I do wonder if once Binnon-Williams is match fit whether or not we should be looking at something like a 4-3-1-2 formation to accommodate this.

Kellett and Rowley swapped positions at the beginning of the second half. It's surely evident now that Joe is the best attacking midfielder at the club. He should just be given a free hand to get on the ball at every opportunity in any attacking part of the pitch, with the others rotating to provide balance. A bit like Law at Bradfud.

[Mr Mercury]

dim view, on 29 October 2017 - 09:06 AM, said:

Kellett and Rowley swapped positions at the beginning of the second half. It's surely evident now that Joe is the best attacking midfielder at the club. He should just be given a free hand to get on the ball at every opportunity in any attacking part of the pitch, with the others rotating to provide balance. A bit like Law at Bradfud.

Weren't you the one championing the young Rowley well before his name appeared on the wider scene? If it was you mate well done, he's a genuine star in the making, oh and by the way can you give Branston some pointers if you ever see him!

[dim view]

Mr Mercury, on 29 October 2017 - 10:06 AM, said:

Weren't you the one championing the young Rowley well before his name appeared on the wider scene? If it was you mate well done, he's a genuine star in the making, oh and by the way can you give Branston some pointers if you ever see him!

All the old fogeys watching youth football championed him. He's filling out now anawl. I happened to see him alongside Sam Hird yesterday, and he's taller.

That run (thankfully included on the highlights), at full pelt, ball under control, into 4 of their defenders, was fearless. Then a little shimmy and a controlled shot. Wonderful.

[DIFH]

Bring on the Mansfailed then...

[Crack]

spireitenag, on 28 October 2017 - 11:14 PM, said:

If he continues to develop as he is doing he could make the Clucas fee look like peanuts.

He'll make fat Allen's wallet fatter. Any talent will soon be out the back door for a knock down price.

[60s 70s Spireite]

Crack, on 29 October 2017 - 11:13 AM, said:

He'll make fat Allen's wallet fatter. Any talent will soon be out the back door for a knock down price.

The problem we have is that we are a league two club, and ergo the fee we will receive will be far less than if we were a league one outfit. Dele Ali fetched around £5M, didn't he? I believe the record for a league two player is nearer £2M.

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

60s 70s Spireite, on 29 October 2017 - 11:42 AM, said:

The problem we have is that we are a league two club, and ergo the fee we will receive will be far less than if we were a league one outfit. Dele Ali fetched around £5M, didn't he? I believe the record for a league two player is nearer £2M.

A few 100k with a sell on and he will be gone

[Doughnut]

60s 70s Spireite, on 29 October 2017 - 11:42 AM, said:

The problem we have is that we are a league two club, and ergo the fee we will receive will be far less than if we were a league one outfit. Dele Ali fetched around £5M, didn't he? I believe the record for a league two player is nearer £2M.

Absolutely. An unproven youngster will be worth a few 100k punt with add ons for a championship club to wrestle away from a poor team at the bottom of Div 2. He's unlikely to warrant a higher fee unless he utterly tears the league up from now on. Once the bid comes in his head will be turned (understandably) by the lure of Championship football. Hopefully, he'll slip under the scouts' radars for a season or two.

[boot]

dim view, on 29 October 2017 - 10:19 AM, said:

All the old fogeys watching youth football championed him. He's filling out now anawl. I happened to see him alongside Sam Hird yesterday, and he's taller.

That run (thankfully included on the highlights), at full pelt, ball under control, into 4 of their defenders, was fearless. Then a little shimmy and a controlled shot. Wonderful.

Don't call me an old fogey Dave - 75's nowt these days!