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If David Bell can a career out of football, I could have been a...? (1 Viewer)

  • Thread starter Monkeyface
  • Start date Apr 20, 2013
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Monkeyface

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #1
Neuroscientist
 

Grendel

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #2
Not the worst today by a long chalk
 
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SkyblueBazza

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #3
Monkeyface said:
Neuroscientist
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You certainly wouldn't make it as a literary genius.
 

mark82

Super Moderator
  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #4
Grendel said:
Not the worst today by a long chalk
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Agree, Bell played well today (well, he played ok).
 
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motherfunky

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #5
Played well today
 
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glamour76

Active Member
  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #6
Bell was better than : baker, Jennings, fleck and bell was played out of position.
 
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shy_tall_knight

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #7
He played better second half but missed the target with 2 good opportunities, first half was typical bell, nowhere to be seen. baker was the most fustrating has the ability to slow the game down, dilly dallying on the ball killing the momentum whilst they are getting all their players back. Bell did ok in a below average midfield with General Jennings being the worst followed by Fleck and Baker.
 

chiefdave

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #8
David Bell was probably the last signing we made that really excited me. The way there were going on about him and we seemed to have been after him for years I thought he was going to be amazing and the person who would turn things around for us! Those were the days. Now when we sign anyone I have to google them to find out who the hell they are!
 

sw88

Chief Commentator!
  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #9
Bell was the only making space, sticking to the line, running at his marker, always looking forward. All things we've been calling for the whole season! Id say he was out MOTM!
 

Nonleagueherewecome

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #10
Thought he did OK today.
 

ajsccfc

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #11
Odd time to make this thread.
 
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shy_tall_knight

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #12
He was MOTM really, 2 good chances both shot wide, did he ever beat the full back nd create a chance, our midfield was poor today especially baker, general jennings and fleck, he was better than them, but Cyrus was MOTM.
 

Nonleagueherewecome

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #13
To be fair, swap Bell for Jennings, and you've got yerself a thread.
 

SkyBlue_Bear83

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #14
He was one of the top performers today
 

mark82

Super Moderator
  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #15
sw88 said:
Bell was the only making space, sticking to the line, running at his marker, always looking forward. All things we've been calling for the whole season! Id say he was out MOTM!
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Bell or Christie. Thought Christie looked our most dangerous player.
 

stupot07

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #16
He was our best midfielder today....shame his teammates decided not to pass to him after the first 20 mins of the first half.
 

torchomatic

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #17
I thought he played well today. "Peppered" their goal with shots.
 
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shy_tall_knight

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #18
What was bell's contribution in the first half ? zero

Second half it was cyrus that provided the penetration, bell had opportunities that he shot wide, he may have provided width but did deliver any crosses of note or create any chances. 4 seasons and more of this clown and still fans will be saying that he will be tearing up this league when he is fit.
 

Nonleagueherewecome

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #19
shy_tall_knight said:
What was bell's contribution in the first half ? zero

Second half it was cyrus that provided the penetration, bell had opportunities that he shot wide, he may have provided width but did deliver any crosses of note or create any chances. 4 seasons and more of this clown and still fans will be saying that he will be tearing up this league when he is fit.
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Created a chance in the first minute for a start. Also played two or three very good passes first half. Maybe should have done better with his far post headed opportunity, but then heading isn't really his strength. Certainly don't think he deserves criticism for his 1st half efforts.
 

mark82

Super Moderator
  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #20
shy_tall_knight said:
What was bell's contribution in the first half ? zero

Second half it was cyrus that provided the penetration, bell had opportunities that he shot wide, he may have provided width but did deliver any crosses of note or create any chances. 4 seasons and more of this clown and still fans will be saying that he will be tearing up this league when he is fit.
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He worked the wing well and got in a few decent crosses. Had a couple of decent efforts. Worked hard. One of the best players on the pitch Today. Think by the tone of your post you are probably judging on past performances rather than today.
 

sw88

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #21
torchomatic said:
I thought he played well today. "Peppered" their goal with shots.
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Yes Clive / Stewart
 
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shy_tall_knight

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #22
ok a midfield of Bell Baker Jennings and fleck - is that what we want for next year, lets hope our full backs have good stamina as they will have to do the running for those carthorses - easily the slowest midfield in this division.
 
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glamour76

Active Member
  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #23
shy_tall_knight said:
He was MOTM really, 2 good chances both shot wide, did he ever beat the full back nd create a chance, our midfield was poor today especially baker, general jennings and fleck, he was better than them, but Cyrus was MOTM.
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Completely agree fella
 
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glamour76

Active Member
  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #24
Bell is a RM. Today he played on the left. Today, he was our best midfielder. Today, somebody started a thread slagging David bell and we still wonder why people call Cov fans stupid.
 

sw88

Chief Commentator!
  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #25
shy_tall_knight said:
ok a midfield of Bell Baker Jennings and fleck - is that what we want for next year, lets hope our full backs have good stamina as they will have to do the running for those carthorses - easily the slowest midfield in this division.
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Replacement needed for Jennings. If they have pace, that's an added bonus
 

Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #26
shy_tall_knight said:
He was MOTM really, 2 good chances both shot wide, did he ever beat the full back nd create a chance, our midfield was poor today especially baker, general jennings and fleck, he was better than them, but Cyrus was MOTM.
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Don't know what you was watching, Fleck was head and shoulders the best midfielder, he batted back the myths he was poor off the ball, he put in the most tackles for us in the first half, he got the ball and moved it around well, took it forwards on many occasion and did well, also, set-pieces deliveries were good.

He did give the ball away a couple of times, there was one moment he tried to pass through 4-5 Orient players and it just deflected and they had an opportunity, he go tackled by some turbo winger but he would've caught up to any of our lot.

Moussa by contrast was very wasteful, had opportunities to play people in, over or under passed it, blazed shot after shot over, he had a mare, at CM, time for a break I think, he hasn't been the same for a long time, yet gets no criticism, favouritism.

Same harsh critics.
 

Grendel

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #27
SkyBlue_Taylor said:
Don't know what you was watching, Fleck was head and shoulders the best midfielder, he batted back the myths he was poor off the ball, he put in the most tackles for us in the first half, he got the ball and moved it around well, took it forwards on many occasion and did well, also, set-pieces deliveries were good.

He did give the ball away a couple of times, there was one moment he tried to pass through 4-5 Orient players and it just deflected and they had an opportunity, he go tackled by some turbo winger but he would've caught up to any of our lot.

Moussa by contrast was very wasteful, had opportunities to play people in, over or under passed it, blazed shot after shot over, he had a mare, at CM, time for a break I think, he hasn't been the same for a long time, yet gets no criticism, favouritism.

Same harsh critics.
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Your funny. You do make me laugh.
 

stupot07

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #28
SkyBlue_Taylor said:
Don't know what you was watching, Fleck was head and shoulders the best midfielder, he batted back the myths he was poor off the ball, he put in the most tackles for us in the first half, he got the ball and moved it around well, took it forwards on many occasion and did well, also, set-pieces deliveries were good.

He did give the ball away a couple of times, there was one moment he tried to pass through 4-5 Orient players and it just deflected and they had an opportunity, he go tackled by some turbo winger but he would've caught up to any of our lot.

Moussa by contrast was very wasteful, had opportunities to play people in, over or under passed it, blazed shot after shot over, he had a mare, at CM, time for a break I think, he hasn't been the same for a long time, yet gets no criticism, favouritism.

Same harsh critics.
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Most people are saying that bell was our best midfielder......are you sure your love and devotion to fleck aren't clouding your judgement?

And yes I agree Moussa was woeful today - his decision making and execution were awful.
 

Grendel

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #29
stupot07 said:
Most people are saying that bell was our best midfielder......are you sure your love and devotion to fleck aren't clouding your judgement?
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I know he is making a fool of himself.
 

kdrinkell

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #30
Bell played well today,at least he did have a few shots its the players who dilly dally that piss me off which we were guilty of a lot today.
 
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Steve.B50

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #31
Must admit, i I am with Sky BLue Taylor on this one.
 

SkyBlue_Bear83

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #32
Moussas decision making was poor, shot when he should have passed and passed when he should have shot. It was largely his final pass/shot that let him down. However I think he gives us an edge through the middle and better penetration, only player who can pick up the ball and drive forward with it from midfield to attack. Individually I think he had a pretty average game but I think as a team we have a much better balance with him in the middle, lets say we had Barton or Thomas in there instead. Who would be able to drive forward with the ball at there feet and link with the attack? Nobody imo
 

stupot07

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #33
CCFC said:
Moussas decision making was poor, shot when he should have passed and passed when he should have shot. It was largely his final pass/shot that let him down. However I think he gives us an edge through the middle and better penetration, only player who can pick up the ball and drive forward with it from midfield to attack. Individually I think he had a pretty average game but I think as a team we have a much better balance with him in the middle, lets say we had Barton or Thomas in there instead. Who would be able to drive forward with the ball at there feet and link with the attack? Nobody imo
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I agree to an extent but think if we are to progress the system we need to sign a proper number 10 to play in there.
 
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Steve.B50

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #34
Does anyone know why Thomas has not played more games?
 

stupot07

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  • Apr 20, 2013
  • #35
Steve.B50 said:
Does anyone know why Thomas has not played more games?
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H's got a clause in his contract that says he gets offered a new better contract if he starts 26 games.....
 
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