Popular Post Jerseybean Posted March 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2023 Congratulations on making your Championship debut young man. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Taylor-Clarke Look forward to seeing your career flourish with BCFC. 25 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Played a lovely pass through to Cornick. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GrahamC Posted March 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2023 21 minutes ago, Southport Red said: Played a lovely pass through to Cornick. First 2 passes were decent. Still looks like he should be playing U21 football but a lovely time to come on. By the way, Andy King was excellent today, what a model pro he is. 35 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 12 minutes ago, GrahamC said: By the way, Andy King was excellent today, what a model pro he is. Nice he came on for him (I think?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Might have had a goal to his name, or at least an attempt, had Mehmeti looked up and laid the ball back to the age of the area late on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Only seen him for 5 mins against Man City and I was impressed You can tell a player who understands the game and he does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITW Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Congrats to him. Is he a midfielder then? Wasn’t there today and genuinely know nothing about him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: Might have had a goal to his name, or at least an attempt, had Mehmeti looked up and laid the ball back to the age of the area late on. Mehmeti needs to play with his head up, hopefully that can be put right in pre-season - O'Dowda never managed it. If so, we could have a really good player here. Reminds me of a very raw Mahrez. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Mehmeti makes so many wrong decisions. However that’s a matter of coaching and learning. If he can get his head up and play people in more he will be quite a player. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fammyfan Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Congratulations on making your debut, some tidy passes when coming on, hope to see some more minutes between now and the end of the season 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 31 minutes ago, BITW said: Congrats to him. Is he a midfielder then? Wasn’t there today and genuinely know nothing about him Yes, OTC has played AM and CM and most recently has been the DM for the U21's, I think he is a talent and they need to tie him down before OTC is OOC. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 As per another thread, I managed to get the full match video (wide angle view) of the Swansea game and last night watched the game from the point OTC came on. In all honesty I did get 2 mins of clips, but most of it was him providing a very disciplined role, man-marking Joe Allen. He received just pass, made a few tackles, etc…but basically just followed Allen around the pitch, occasionally switching onto other players…but making sure Swansea didn’t play through the centre of the pitch. Nice to see him today, and a confident couple of passes too. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairweather Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Yes, OTC has played AM and CM and most recently has been the DM for the U21's, I think he is a talent and they need to tie him down before OTC is OOC. IMHO FWIW he needs a go at BM for a set 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 1 minute ago, fairweather said: IMHO FWIW he needs a go at BM for a set I think you and I need to apologise to Robin Williams in Good Morning Vietnam, but keep it on the QT or we might upset the VIP VP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 What's his background? What age did he join the academy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, !james said: What's his background? What age did he join the academy? He's from Newport originally, started in the Cardiff Academy until around 13 years old and then he came to us. He has a loan spell at Yate last year and scored in his first game for them, but as I said, it looks like we are asking him to take on a more defensive role going forward. He turned 19 in December and he signed pro for 3 years last year, I only used the OOC bit as a joke by the way. Edited March 11, 2023 by Port Said Red 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: He's from Newport originally, started in the Cardiff Academy until around 13 years old and then he came to us. He has a loan spell at Yate last year and scored in his first game for them, but as I said, it looks like we are asking him to take on a more defensive role going forward. He turned 19 in December and he signed pro for 3 years last year, I only used the OOC bit as a joke by the way. Two 19 year olds in CM. (we had an 18 and a 19 last season with Scott and Massengo). Good enough, old enough… 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Two 19 year olds in CM. (we had an 18 and a 19 last season with Scott and Massengo). Good enough, old enough… @Loosey Boy and I were joking that the pair of them together are almost as old as Andy King on his own. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 2 hours ago, GrahamC said: First 2 passes were decent. Still looks like he should be playing U21 football but a lovely time to come on. By the way, Andy King was excellent today, what a model pro he is. Amazing how many have criticised Pearson for signing him when he is much more than a player whose sole role is playing in matches. At a guess, his influence in the dressing room, his helpful attitude in training for the young one's is one of the factors why so many Academy members have progressed to first team football in the last two years. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 He made me think of Korey Smith , in his play and his size. Looks like another talent coming through . It is a wonderful time to be a City fan. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: Amazing how many have criticised Pearson for signing him when he is much more than a player whose sole role is playing in matches. At a guess, his influence in the dressing room, his helpful attitude in training for the young one's is one of the factors why so many Academy members have progressed to first team football in the last two years. Shame he had injuries last season. Has been for and available every week this season…and showing he’s still more than capable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: He made me think of Korey Smith , in his play and his size. Looks like another talent coming through . It is a wonderful time to be a City fan. WTAF is that Major??? Edited March 11, 2023 by Port Said Red 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: He made me think of Korey Smith , in his play and his size. Looks like another talent coming through . It is a wonderful time to be a City fan. Major can you confirm that those legs actually belong to that torso? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: WTAF is that Major??? She’s either happy to be a City fan or she’s got a ferret down her trousers. 2 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: Major can you confirm that those legs actually belong to that torso? Negative. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 2 hours ago, GrahamC said: First 2 passes were decent. Still looks like he should be playing U21 football but a lovely time to come on. By the way, Andy King was excellent today, what a model pro he is. I noticed when King came off he was in a long debate with Pearson and Fleming. I can only assume he was giving them feedback from the playing side of the game. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Fair play to OTC on making his debut. Never thought after watching him at Yate this season, he'd be playing in the Championship so soon. An even bigger surprise was seeing young Callum Wood on the bench today. I watched him last week, again for Yate Town. He actually has looked decent in recent weeks. Great to see these lads develop and kick on so quickly. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Seeing this many young players come through is unreal. Love it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 19 minutes ago, spudski said: Fair play to OTC on making his debut. Never thought after watching him at Yate this season, he'd be playing in the Championship so soon. An even bigger surprise was seeing young Callum Wood on the bench today. I watched him last week, again for Yate Town. He actually has looked decent in recent weeks. Great to see these lads develop and kick on so quickly. My reaction to Wood on the bench was that it meant Idehan is still very much on Nige's shit list, a lad who hasn't played above NLS vs someone whose played in L2 would usually have seen Idehan make the bench. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 14 minutes ago, Lrrr said: My reaction to Wood on the bench was that it meant Idehan is still very much on Nige's shit list, a lad who hasn't played above NLS vs someone whose played in L2 would usually have seen Idehan make the bench. In Friday’s presser, Nige mentioned Duncan had trained with the first team that morning. Nige said he’s having a look again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, Davefevs said: In Friday’s presser, Nige mentioned Duncan had trained with the first team that morning. Nige said he’s having a look again. Hopefully DI can get back in favour cos he looks like he's got potential. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 21 minutes ago, Lrrr said: My reaction to Wood on the bench was that it meant Idehan is still very much on Nige's shit list, a lad who hasn't played above NLS vs someone whose played in L2 would usually have seen Idehan make the bench. I guess it's down to attitude. Show the right attitude and have ability, and you'll be ahead of those who have ability but a 'questionable' attitude. As Fev says...NP said Idehan has practiced with the first team recently, and they'll be looking at him.again. Making him Captain in the recent U21 game probably shows some hope as well. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Can we assume that OTC is now further up the pecking order than Dylan Kadji, even though DK is out on loan, but made the breakthrough first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, spudski said: I guess it's down to attitude. Show the right attitude and have ability, and you'll be ahead of those who have ability but a 'questionable' attitude. As Fev says...NP said Idehan has practiced with the first team recently, and they'll be looking at him.again. Making him Captain in the recent U21 game probably shows some hope as well. I think there is a suggestion that he upset quite a few of the players as much as the Management which would make it much harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, spudski said: I guess it's down to attitude. Show the right attitude and have ability, and you'll be ahead of those who have ability but a 'questionable' attitude. As Fev says...NP said Idehan has practiced with the first team recently, and they'll be looking at him.again. Making him Captain in the recent U21 game probably shows some hope as well. Yep - nail on head. Idehen has a ‘Billy Big Bollocks’ attitude that’s not particularly well accepted within the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 If DI has got any brain about him he'll grasp the opportunity of a second chance with Big Nige with both hands. IMO this is a club going places, from manager through to the young 'uns. Get on the bus DI, and show us what you can do... 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I think there is a suggestion that he upset quite a few of the players as much as the Management which would make it much harder. 7 minutes ago, Robbored said: Yep - nail on head. Idehen has a ‘Billy Big Bollocks’ attitude that’s not particularly well accepted within the club. From my experience, it's harder to change ' personality ' than improve ability. We know the Club don't like ' bad eggs', but they also give second chances. He obviously has ability. Fingers crossed he doesn't miss a great opportunity in life, down to a bad attitude. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 11 minutes ago, Robbored said: Yep - nail on head. Idehen has a ‘Billy Big Bollocks’ attitude that’s not particularly well accepted within the club. Where did you hear this? I haven't seen this on the OS........ 3 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 https://youtu.be/2c5Z1MQxt2w 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 As the thread is entitled OMT, yet another promising young Robin. A busy worker with a bit of pace and not afraid to tackle. NP should give him a few starts as we are near enough to safety this season. Reminds me of a little Scottish lad about 50 years ago who did quite well for two City's. Can't remember his name due to old age! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 7 hours ago, Davefevs said: As per another thread, I managed to get the full match video (wide angle view) of the Swansea game and last night watched the game from the point OTC came on. In all honesty I did get 2 mins of clips, but most of it was him providing a very disciplined role, man-marking Joe Allen. He received just pass, made a few tackles, etc…but basically just followed Allen around the pitch, occasionally switching onto other players…but making sure Swansea didn’t play through the centre of the pitch. Nice to see him today, and a confident couple of passes too. Pity we need. DM up to grade and ready to play gully in the first team now. Was impressed by what he showed today. Looking forward seeing more from him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 14 hours ago, Robbored said: Yep - nail on head. Idehen has a ‘Billy Big Bollocks’ attitude that’s not particularly well accepted within the club. I’ve heard he’s just cheeky n Nigel doesn’t like his personality, that’s from his girlfriends sister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Another one who plays with his socks around his ankles! Four now! Doesn’t worry me, but what happened to shin pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 20 minutes ago, italian dave said: Another one who plays with his socks around his ankles! Four now! Doesn’t worry me, but what happened to shin pads? I thought the wearing of shin pads became mandatory? If so, then presumably that changed some time ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, downendcity said: I thought the wearing of shin pads became mandatory? If so, then presumably that changed some time ago. It is….they just wear very small ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, downendcity said: I thought the wearing of shin pads became mandatory? If so, then presumably that changed some time ago. Back in my playing days I always wore shin pads, other than one game when I forgot to pack them. 10 minutes into the game the opposition full back completely mistimed a tackle and the sole of his boot raked straight up my shin, taking the skin off like a pencil sharpener. I made absolutely sure I always packed them after that! For a quick and skilful player like Scott, and with the "attention" he's bound to attract from defenders, I cannot understand why he would not wear shin pads. Perhaps socks around the ankles is the cool look for young players these days, although bloody and scarred shins might not be quite so cool! 4 minutes ago, Davefevs said: It is….they just wear very small ones. Ankle guards, rather than shin guards then Dave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 18 minutes ago, downendcity said: I thought the wearing of shin pads became mandatory? If so, then presumably that changed some time ago. I’ve seen some players literally just cut out some foam to give the appearance of shin pads….. if anyone has seen Goal! Then yeah the shin pad scene isn’t far off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, downendcity said: Back in my playing days I always wore shin pads, other than one game when I forgot to pack them. 10 minutes into the game the opposition full back completely mistimed a tackle and the sole of his boot raked straight up my shin, taking the skin off like a pencil sharpener. I made absolutely sure I always packed them after that! For a quick and skilful player like Scott, and with the "attention" he's bound to attract from defenders, I cannot understand why he would not wear shin pads. Perhaps socks around the ankles is the cool look for young players these days, although bloody and scarred shins might not be quite so cool! Ankle guards, rather than shin guards then Dave? No, still shin pads…just not very big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Lrrr said: I’ve seen some players literally just cut out some foam to give the appearance of shin pads….. if anyone has seen Goal! Then yeah the shin pad scene isn’t far off It was Readers Digest down the socks in the 1950s. Not bought by Mum and Dad by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpole Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 22 hours ago, GrahamC said: First 2 passes were decent. Still looks like he should be playing U21 football but a lovely time to come on. By the way, Andy King was excellent today, what a model pro he is. I hope Andy king stays on with City in a coaching capacity once his contract is up at the end of the season. I think he will excel in the U23 coach role to help with u23. Potentially a natural replacement lined up then for when Nigel leaves in a few seasons. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 31 minutes ago, redysteadygo said: It was Readers Digest down the socks in the 1950s. Not bought by Mum and Dad by the way Razzle in the seventies. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 46 minutes ago, redpole said: I hope Andy king stays on with City in a coaching capacity once his contract is up at the end of the season. I think he will excel in the U23 coach role to help with u23. Potentially a natural replacement lined up then for when Nigel leaves in a few seasons. I’m hoping he stays coaching with the first team, just doing more than what he is now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 46 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Razzle in the seventies. It must be smart phones nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 47 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Razzle in the seventies. Readers Shins? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 We are one injury away from having to start him. So therefore it makes sense to be giving him a bit of game time here and there to give him some Championship exposure so he's not thrown into the deep end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Congratulations to OTC getting minutes under your belt whilst progressing with first team training is invaluable, keep up the good work bit more work on the weights and you could become a regular starter next season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 9 hours ago, downendcity said: Back in my playing days I always wore shin pads, other than one game when I forgot to pack them. 10 minutes into the game the opposition full back completely mistimed a tackle and the sole of his boot raked straight up my shin, taking the skin off like a pencil sharpener. I made absolutely sure I always packed them after that! For a quick and skilful player like Scott, and with the "attention" he's bound to attract from defenders, I cannot understand why he would not wear shin pads. Perhaps socks around the ankles is the cool look for young players these days, although bloody and scarred shins might not be quite so cool! Ankle guards, rather than shin guards then Dave? Back in the day I didn’t wear shin pads. Played for Tamworth team against a bunch of village miners from up north sometime during the miners strike. Literally 2nd pass after kick off, a guy deliberately went over the top and studded me right down my shin. Oddly he didn’t take my sock with it but looked down and saw blood oozing out of those little square holes. Went to the bone, the b******d. Internal and external stitches complete length of the shin. From that point on always wore shin pads. Also made sure that from what was a strike breaking area ( we had 2 miners in our team) if we went north, we took bodyguards with us! Met the referee the following season and queried why he hadn’t sent him off. His excuse - and this was before they were compulsory - was that I wasn’t wearing shin pads. Clown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 11 minutes ago, RedRock said: Back in the day I didn’t wear shin pads. Played for Tamworth team against a bunch of village miners from up north sometime during the miners strike. Literally 2nd pass after kick off, a guy deliberately went over the top and studded me right down my shin. Oddly he didn’t take my sock with it but looked down and saw blood oozing out of those little square holes. Went to the bone, the b******d. Internal and external stitches complete length of the shin. From that point on always wore shin pads. Also made sure that from what was a strike breaking area ( we had 2 miners in our team) if we went north, we took bodyguards with us! Met the referee the following season and queried why he hadn’t sent him off. His excuse - and this was before they were compulsory - was that I wasn’t wearing shin pads. Clown. I think back to players like Dave Thomas. Quick and skilful and always played with socks round his ankles and quite obviously no shin pads. Back then ( in the 70s) skilful players did not get the protection from refs that they do today and with the fearsome defenders/tacklers around back then I dread to think what state his legs were in at the end of games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 18 minutes ago, RedRock said: Back in the day I didn’t wear shin pads. Played for Tamworth team against a bunch of village miners from up north sometime during the miners strike. Literally 2nd pass after kick off, a guy deliberately went over the top and studded me right down my shin. Oddly he didn’t take my sock with it but looked down and saw blood oozing out of those little square holes. Went to the bone, the b******d. Internal and external stitches complete length of the shin. From that point on always wore shin pads. Also made sure that from what was a strike breaking area ( we had 2 miners in our team) if we went north, we took bodyguards with us! Met the referee the following season and queried why he hadn’t sent him off. His excuse - and this was before they were compulsory - was that I wasn’t wearing shin pads. Clown. Reminds me off my Dad, who had a scar on his shin, that was perfectly round. A player tackled him, he had no pads on, this was back in the day when they nailed the studs into the sole of thep boot. The stud was left in his shin...he had to pull it out on the pitch. I guess the chances of getting it big time on the shin these days is a lot less, than before. Hence so many players reverting to really small pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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