glynriley Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I might have missed a thread on MJ. But what a player. Everything we've missed since Marlon left. Very clever player. 16 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhhshauntaylor Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Yup agreed. Shame it took us 2 years to replace him- but we now have! Ona side note, and not start comparisons, but Pack was very good for Cardiff today I though, the trade mark reverse pass for their goal especially- sadly with their team, most of the game is I’ve this head. Back to James to finish- Superb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 I thought Matty out Packed Pack today. Marlon did his best work in space where as Matty was cool under pressure. Might be rose tinted and under a massive Natch influence, but I wouldn't swap them. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Superb signing & finally we have a presence in there. Can do the lot & looks quality & can see why Nige made him his number 1 target. On a side note thought King had his best game. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Shuffle said: Superb signing & finally we have a presence in there. Can do the lot & looks quality & can see why Nige made him his number 1 target. On a side note thought King had his best game. Kings clearance off the line was as good as a goal as he was the only one who anticipated it otherwise it’s 1-1 in the first half 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Agree. Though I'd say everything we've missed since Brownhill left. I thought we should have been looking to bring James in on loan when Brownhill was sold. It's great that we managed to sign him since he had such a good season injury free last season. Obviously largely down to James and Pearson having a close relationship. No doubt many clubs would have been interested. Swansea and Coventry for two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Immense. Has a little bit of everything, mobile, uses the ball very well, wins challenges, finds space, available for a pass, always goal side when we are defending. Really rate him, only 30 last month, looks a great acquisition. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 An excellent player. Goodness knows we've needed him. Would have been the missing piece in the jigsaw a couple of year back... ...except that the missing piece was also a manager of Pearson's experience and calibre. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Robin Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 24 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Immense. Has a little bit of everything, mobile, uses the ball very well, wins challenges, finds space, available for a pass, always goal side when we are defending. Really rate him, only 30 last month, looks a great acquisition. Think I recall hearing someone (Pearson? Rennie?) saying that James is effectively a "young thirty" as he's played so few games over the last few years. Could have a few more years in him than we might expect, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Red Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I think Matty James is a very good player but we need to be fair and admit that Marlon was an excellent servant for us for a number of seasons. Marlon was never the most mobile central midfielder and his legs have pretty much gone now, but he served us well. Matty James is very comfortable on the ball and can back it up physically, which is something we have really missed in the last couple of seasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wild Bunch Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Great player and has that presence in midfield that we have been lacking in recent seasons. Really have enjoyed his performances this season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 It was a mistake to sell Pack but James is a level above our Marlon. Hopefully he can stay fit as he is absolutely bossing the midfield at the moment. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Our best signing: he's giving another dimension to our play. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 There were lots of times where the ball was being headed or flicked back and forth. Quite a few times, James managed to bring the ball down and pass it to someone in space. Not exactly Hollywood passes but real composure and experience to regain control. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Will win player of the season I’m sure. Much better than Pack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Tbh he's the midfielder we've needed since we got promoted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomThumb84 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) Class act. Early days but the most effortlessly natural footballing central midfielder we have had since Zico Hartley. Will be huge for us. Pearson was possibly the only reason he joined. Shows the value of a respected and credible manager. Edited August 28, 2021 by TomThumb84 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Shuffle said: Superb signing & finally we have a presence in there. Can do the lot & looks quality & can see why Nige made him his number 1 target. On a side note thought King had his best game. Because the two work together for each others and the team's benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, ohhhshauntaylor said: Yup agreed. Shame it took us 2 years to replace him- but we now have! Ona side note, and not start comparisons, but Pack was very good for Cardiff today I though, the trade mark reverse pass for their goal especially- sadly with their team, most of the game is I’ve this head. Back to James to finish- Superb. Thought Pack was anonymous tbf. But anyone in a Cardiff midfield would be whilst watching ur centre backs just smash it past you 60 yards all game. What a horrendous style they have. Not suited to Pack at all. Would hate to watch that shite most weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 It seemed to me that Pack just seemed intent on making those reverae passes he has become famous for, "giving them the eyes" as Johnson used to say. The problem is that if you do it as often as he is now, it becomes the expected pass and loses it's effectiveness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Easy to forget he was in the playoffs last season, remember Barnsley having that crazy run of games to get them up there? If I remember correctly James was a big part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Sturny said: Easy to forget he was in the playoffs last season, remember Barnsley having that crazy run of games to get them up there? If I remember correctly James was a big part of it. He left Barnsley and went to Coventry in the January transfer window. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, Marco the red said: Suits Pack perfectly as his legs have gone. A good servant but seriously over rated buy a number on here. No he had left Barnsley before they really took off. 14 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: He left Barnsley and went to Coventry in the January transfer window. My bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 45 minutes ago, Henry said: There were lots of times where the ball was being headed or flicked back and forth. Quite a few times, James managed to bring the ball down and pass it to someone in space. Not exactly Hollywood passes but real composure and experience to regain control. Looking forward to Wyscout updating today’s fixtures. James should feature pretty prominently in terms of volume of actions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 38 minutes ago, Marco the red said: You're having a laugh mate James is streets ahead of Marlon Pack. I never said he wasn't. But you obviously don't appreciate what certain players bring to a team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 The midfielder we haven't had for years 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I was Pack’s biggest fan and I wouldn’t swap him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdc Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Edgy Red said: I think Matty James is a very good player but we need to be fair and admit that Marlon was an excellent servant for us for a number of seasons. Marlon was never the most mobile central midfielder and his legs have pretty much gone now, but he served us well. Matty James is very comfortable on the ball and can back it up physically, which is something we have really missed in the last couple of seasons. My impression of Pack was that he looks like a complete gypo. In desperate need of a hair cut and a good shave. On vaguely the same subject was Flint wearing an Alice band or do I need a visit to the Opticans. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhhshauntaylor Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) 55 minutes ago, nickolas said: Thought Pack was anonymous tbf. But anyone in a Cardiff midfield would be whilst watching ur centre backs just smash it past you 60 yards all game. What a horrendous style they have. Not suited to Pack at all. Would hate to watch that shite most weeks! Unfair to detract away from MJ’s performance on this thread. so let’s agree to disagree on that one and enjoy the Win! Edited August 28, 2021 by ohhhshauntaylor Double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Gregor only thought he was worth a 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Gregor only thought he was worth a 6 Gregor is a dribbling mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, Marco the red said: Mid life crisis for both of them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, And Its Smith said: Will win player of the season I’m sure. Much better than Pack 100% agree, I don't think Pack is or ever has been anywhere near the quality of James. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 38 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Looking forward to Wyscout updating today’s fixtures. James should feature pretty prominently in terms of volume of actions. Be interested in seeing that. He certainly doesn’t play like a 30 year old. How many years did we give him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 28 minutes ago, YorkshireSection said: 100% agree, I don't think Pack is or ever has been anywhere near the quality of James. Pack was a decent player for us, but James has those PL qualities that stand out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomThumb84 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Just now, Davefevs said: Pack was a decent player for us, but James has those PL qualities that stand out. Thought Pack was decent today. That little no-look reverse will have LJ purring into his Malbec watching Quest tonight. Went on record as saying Marlon was “world-class” at that. Hindsight maybe bestsight but keep Pack and don’t sign Nagy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicdaps Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Said it before...he's a Rolls Royce of a player at this level. Excellent signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 10 hours ago, TomThumb84 said: Thought Pack was decent today. That little no-look reverse will have LJ purring into his Malbec watching Quest tonight. Went on record as saying Marlon was “world-class” at that. Hindsight maybe bestsight but keep Pack and don’t sign Nagy? Not sure it’s hindsight, selling the CM you built a system around seemed a “bit” stupid at the time didn’t it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 9 hours ago, Magicdaps said: Said it before...he's a Rolls Royce of a player at this level. Excellent signing. Couldn’t agree more, he is the pivot of the team and I have been mightily impressed with how he dictates the play, gets stuck in and can also pick a pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 Hope his legs hold up for a year or two yet. Different class. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddarwedlocker Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 1 hour ago, glynriley said: Hope his legs hold up for a year or two yet. Different class. The perfect sweeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Yes I was shocked when I saw him there today. But hat off. Well played that man. Ok so does this become a permanent switch ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 13 minutes ago, OliOTIB said: The perfect sweeper 8 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: Yes I was shocked when I saw him there today. But hat off. Well played that man. Ok so does this become a permanent switch ? Are you both on about King…or James? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 2 hours ago, glynriley said: Hope his legs hold up for a year or two yet. Different class. We are a far better team with James than without him ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Are you both on about King…or James? King 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 12 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: King I was confused by this being a James thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: I was confused by this being a James thread Me too :laugh:. They both played well mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Is he fit? Ball and the game was just bypassing him with ease. He’s been so poor since the restart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 And it’s back… Good in recent games (draws at Millwall & Cov) but as King isn’t in the side it must be him. 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Not his biggest fan but not the easiest opposition midfield to play against mind. Thought was fine today tbh 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Is he fit? Ball and the game was just bypassing him with ease. He’s been so poor since the restart. Along with the other 10 , he was hardly alone in that must Matty James in the barrel day then Edited January 8, 2023 by steviestevieneville 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 11 minutes ago, GrahamC said: And it’s back… Good in recent games (draws at Millwall & Cov) but as King isn’t in the side it must be him. Good, really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Just now, Lew-T said: Good, really? Yes, really. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoyo2345 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I thought he played well in a weak midfield, one thing I do know is Wells must start every game 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedo Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Williams put him to shame when he came on. Has to start over him every game if fit enough 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Yes, really. Must have a short memory. He was so much better and fitter before the restart… That’s my point. Get off the high forum horse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Greedo said: Williams put him to shame when he came on. Has to start over him every game if fit enough Midfield of Scott, Williams and James would look good in a 4-3-3 in my opinion 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cidre Monita Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 27 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Is he fit? Ball and the game was just bypassing him with ease. He’s been so poor since the restart. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-city-player-ratings-millwall-7979248 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) James is really underrated in my opinion. Keeps the ball well, reads the game well and doesn’t play it backwards anywhere near as much as our fans think Edited January 8, 2023 by Charlie BCFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 His post-match interview is very downbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 18 minutes ago, Greedo said: Williams put him to shame when he came on. Has to start over him every game if fit enough Made a huge difference. Just need that consistently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 7 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Made a huge difference. Just need that consistently 20 minutes doesn’t excuse some of his recent performances but it’s a start. Thought James did well today. Was awful against West Brom as was Williams but was ok at Cov and better today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 James was the least of our worries as was one of the players that significantly improved as game went on. I do question his mobility but we are a better side with him in it with what we have available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 James was decent although not outstanding but certainly doesn’t justify being called out in his own thread. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, Shuffle said: James was the least of our worries as was one of the players that significantly improved as game went on. I do question his mobility but we are a better side with him in it with what we have available. His mobility first half was the part of the problem. Not the main, as like others said, the majority of the players were not in the game. Joe Allen was running the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Greedo said: Williams put him to shame when he came on. Has to start over him every game if fit enough Williams can be shocking too. Good twenty minutes today mind you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Greedo said: Williams put him to shame when he came on. Has to start over him every game if fit enough Hardly. Different game at that point. Williams doesn’t play like that from kick off. You sum Williams up with your last line I’m afraid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Greedo said: Williams put him to shame when he came on. Has to start over him every game if fit enough Williams is good for 20 mins. Not fit enough for 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 1st half…everyone pretty much poor. Swansea CMs splitting wide meant a lot of running (unnecessary running imho) for too many players. We never really got close. 2nd half…I though James was excellent. Interceptions, picking up loose balls, passing it simply. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 15 minutes ago, Davefevs said: 1st half…everyone pretty much poor. Swansea CMs splitting wide meant a lot of running (unnecessary running imho) for too many players. We never really got close. 2nd half…I though James was excellent. Interceptions, picking up loose balls, passing it simply. I thought Vyner and Scott (despite some misplaced passes) played well first half. They carried that on in the second with Pring also playing well. Thought James did ok first half tbh, but better in the second half - very reliable for us and rarely has a bad game imo, consistent 6 or 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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