Moly

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

Ultimately unless you're a few levels above the league you're playing in it's still a team game and every player differs. Some better in poor teams, some better in good, some consistent and some can't handle pressure.

Half the battle we've had has been mental, you can see that pressure helping some players.

And every successful team we've had has had strong characters and leaders.  Wood is certainly giving us that right now.

McCann was also spot on in needing competition.  Play poorly you'll lose your spot. There is competition all round. If molyneux for example doesn't perform then Hurst is there making impacts from the bench most weeks.

[drfchound]

It also lets players get a bit of a rest when games are coming thick and fast.
Biamou sharing duties with Ironside for example and being able to bring on subs who don’t weaken the eleven on the pitch.

[idler]

The other thing is now that players are usually playing in their best positions with regular teammates alongside them. Good players will always play out of position to help the team out but usually lose a percentage of their effectiveness doing so. The whole position around the starting eleven and subs bench has changed so dramatically and confidence now is sky high. The whole squad are performing now and it is rare to see any one of them have a bad game now even if a little under par by their own standards.

[GazLaz]

People know that players can improve a team but many overlook that a team can improve a player.
The players we now have,  have given Moly more freedom to do his stuff at the top end of the pitch and he has more opportunities to show his attacking qualities which is what most fans judge him by.

Interesting point. Some players can only play their best in good teams. Some players can play their best even in poor teams. Sterry, Mols, Biggins have all improved of late for being part of a better team but didn’t hand the levels themselves to propel the team forward. Craig, Wood, Hakeeb and TLT coming in has dragged to lesser characters along.

Yes but can you still get us “better for less money” ?

Or is this a roundabout way of saying “I got that wrong” ?

Bore off you silly old c*nt.

[Pancho Regan]

It also lets players get a bit of a rest when games are coming thick and fast.
Biamou sharing duties with Ironside for example and being able to bring on subs who don’t weaken the eleven on the pitch.

Signing Biamou was a touch of brilliance by GM, an inspired decision.

He couldn’t have based this recruitment decision on Biamou’s data or stats because he hasn’t got any for the last two years.

This was an instinctive decision, a bit of a gamble, which has paid off handsomely.

All of a sudden we have an alternative option to our previous 100% reliance on Joe.
Biamou now shares the burden with Joe and gives the opposition something else to think about.
It’s really strengthened our squad in a key position - brilliant to have Biamo as an extra option.

[danumdon]

I wonder what the prognosis is on Biamou and Biggins, Could the injury be season ending for Biamou? didnt look good hobbling off.

[GazLaz]

It also lets players get a bit of a rest when games are coming thick and fast.
Biamou sharing duties with Ironside for example and being able to bring on subs who don’t weaken the eleven on the pitch.

Signing Biamou was a touch of brilliance by GM, an inspired decision.

He couldn’t have based this recruitment decision on Biamou’s data or stats because he hasn’t got any for the last two years.

This was an instinctive decision, a bit of a gamble, which has paid off handsomely.

All of a sudden we have an alternative option to our previous 100% reliance on Joe.
Biamou now shares the burden with Joe and gives the opposition something else to think about.
It’s really strengthened our squad in a key position - brilliant to have Biamo as an extra option.

No doubt hes been good when he’s played but as any historical data would have said when he signed he’s unlikely to stay fit having been injured for so long and being 30+. He managed 250 minutes before pulling his hamstring.

[philsky]

Moly posted onto Twitter 2 hours ago. Plenty of follow up - pretty much all asking on the contract

[DonnyBazR0ver]

It also lets players get a bit of a rest when games are coming thick and fast.
Biamou sharing duties with Ironside for example and being able to bring on subs who don’t weaken the eleven on the pitch.

Signing Biamou was a touch of brilliance by GM, an inspired decision.

He couldn’t have based this recruitment decision on Biamou’s data or stats because he hasn’t got any for the last two years.

This was an instinctive decision, a bit of a gamble, which has paid off handsomely.

All of a sudden we have an alternative option to our previous 100% reliance on Joe.
Biamou now shares the burden with Joe and gives the opposition something else to think about.
It’s really strengthened our squad in a key position - brilliant to have Biamo as an extra option.

No doubt hes been good when he’s played but as any historical data would have said when he signed he’s unlikely to stay fit having been injured for so long and being 30+. He managed 250 minutes before pulling his hamstring.

Thankfully, a strain as McCann said, isn't career threatening so could be worth the risk. 

[streathamdave]

For me it seems like Moly must be unsure/weighing up his options. He knows he is well liked and is getting game time, but recent twitter posts do make me wonder. 1 making the point of number of games left util end of seaon and today highlighting his goal scoring.

[Dutch Uncle]

Just seen the question 'would you prefer to be the best player in an average team, or an average player in the best team' put to Rovers players

Both Moly & Haks were in the minority who said 'best player in average team'. Might that be a hint, or cause for optimism? 

https://twitter.com/drfc_official/status/1777290301566029856

[CantleyRed]

Just seen the question 'would you prefer to be the best player in an average team, or an average player in the best team' put to Rovers players

Both Moly & Haks were in the minority who said 'best player in average team'. Might that be a hint, or cause for optimism? 

https://twitter.com/drfc_official/status/1777290301566029856

He'll be off to Barnsley then

[mushRTID]

I notice he is in the club shop on Thursday to meet fans, a strange position to put him in if he's thinking of leaving.

I honestly think they are going to announce it tomorrow before the game, to give everyone a further boost.

[KingKendrick]

It also lets players get a bit of a rest when games are coming thick and fast.
Biamou sharing duties with Ironside for example and being able to bring on subs who don’t weaken the eleven on the pitch.

Signing Biamou was a touch of brilliance by GM, an inspired decision.

He couldn’t have based this recruitment decision on Biamou’s data or stats because he hasn’t got any for the last two years.

This was an instinctive decision, a bit of a gamble, which has paid off handsomely.

All of a sudden we have an alternative option to our previous 100% reliance on Joe.
Biamou now shares the burden with Joe and gives the opposition something else to think about.
It’s really strengthened our squad in a key position - brilliant to have Biamo as an extra option.

Let’s not forget he had many years playing across the football league and at a higher level for several seasons. Plenty of stats and data to go off. I don’t think the issue was ever quality with him it was purely can he get fit. Obviously impressed on trial so got a deal. It wasn’t as if he was some unheard of guy who had been playing 5 aside his whole life

[GazLaz]

It also lets players get a bit of a rest when games are coming thick and fast.
Biamou sharing duties with Ironside for example and being able to bring on subs who don’t weaken the eleven on the pitch.

Signing Biamou was a touch of brilliance by GM, an inspired decision.

He couldn’t have based this recruitment decision on Biamou’s data or stats because he hasn’t got any for the last two years.

This was an instinctive decision, a bit of a gamble, which has paid off handsomely.

All of a sudden we have an alternative option to our previous 100% reliance on Joe.
Biamou now shares the burden with Joe and gives the opposition something else to think about.
It’s really strengthened our squad in a key position - brilliant to have Biamo as an extra option.

Let’s not forget he had many years playing across the football league and at a higher level for several seasons. Plenty of stats and data to go off. I don’t think the issue was ever quality with him it was purely can he get fit. Obviously impressed on trial so got a deal. It wasn’t as if he was some unheard of guy who had been playing 5 aside his whole life

Exactly this. The man’s played hundreds of games.

[adamtherover]

Just seen the question 'would you prefer to be the best player in an average team, or an average player in the best team' put to Rovers players

Both Moly & Haks were in the minority who said 'best player in average team'. Might that be a hint, or cause for optimism? 

https://twitter.com/drfc_official/status/1777290301566029856

you can see a mile off how much the players are buzzing right now..  it's so refreshing to see..,

[Ryaldinhio]

I notice he is in the club shop on Thursday to meet fans, a strange position to put him in if he's thinking of leaving.

I honestly think they are going to announce it tomorrow before the game, to give everyone a further boost.

I did think that about the club shop, but then if could be a move by GM, if there are dozens of people going in all asking him to sign on and he sees the love for him at the club then it could push him to sign?

[dickos1]

Just seen the question 'would you prefer to be the best player in an average team, or an average player in the best team' put to Rovers players

Both Moly & Haks were in the minority who said 'best player in average team'. Might that be a hint, or cause for optimism? 

https://twitter.com/drfc_official/status/1777290301566029856

Hak answered average player in the best team didn’t he?

[BillyStubbsTears]

Just seen the question 'would you prefer to be the best player in an average team, or an average player in the best team' put to Rovers players

Both Moly & Haks were in the minority who said 'best player in average team'. Might that be a hint, or cause for optimism? 

https://twitter.com/drfc_official/status/1777290301566029856

you can see a mile off how much the players are buzzing right now..  it's so refreshing to see..,

Lovely to see.

Bring on the first of five!

[Dutch Uncle]

Just seen the question 'would you prefer to be the best player in an average team, or an average player in the best team' put to Rovers players

Both Moly & Haks were in the minority who said 'best player in average team'. Might that be a hint, or cause for optimism? 

https://twitter.com/drfc_official/status/1777290301566029856

Hak answered average player in the best team didn’t he?

Have I mixed up Haks and TLT?

[Pancho Regan]

It also lets players get a bit of a rest when games are coming thick and fast.
Biamou sharing duties with Ironside for example and being able to bring on subs who don’t weaken the eleven on the pitch.

Signing Biamou was a touch of brilliance by GM, an inspired decision.

He couldn’t have based this recruitment decision on Biamou’s data or stats because he hasn’t got any for the last two years.

This was an instinctive decision, a bit of a gamble, which has paid off handsomely.

All of a sudden we have an alternative option to our previous 100% reliance on Joe.
Biamou now shares the burden with Joe and gives the opposition something else to think about.
It’s really strengthened our squad in a key position - brilliant to have Biamo as an extra option.

Let’s not forget he had many years playing across the football league and at a higher level for several seasons. Plenty of stats and data to go off. I don’t think the issue was ever quality with him it was purely can he get fit. Obviously impressed on trial so got a deal. It wasn’t as if he was some unheard of guy who had been playing 5 aside his whole life

Exactly this. The man’s played hundreds of games.

Well I realise that, obviously.

My point is that not having played first-class football for something like two years, and the fact that Max will turn 34 this year, this was an inspired signing by GM.

You're the first one to raise doubts and criticism when we sign older players - you can't have it both ways.

[GazLaz]

It also lets players get a bit of a rest when games are coming thick and fast.
Biamou sharing duties with Ironside for example and being able to bring on subs who don’t weaken the eleven on the pitch.

Signing Biamou was a touch of brilliance by GM, an inspired decision.

He couldn’t have based this recruitment decision on Biamou’s data or stats because he hasn’t got any for the last two years.

This was an instinctive decision, a bit of a gamble, which has paid off handsomely.

All of a sudden we have an alternative option to our previous 100% reliance on Joe.
Biamou now shares the burden with Joe and gives the opposition something else to think about.
It’s really strengthened our squad in a key position - brilliant to have Biamo as an extra option.

Let’s not forget he had many years playing across the football league and at a higher level for several seasons. Plenty of stats and data to go off. I don’t think the issue was ever quality with him it was purely can he get fit. Obviously impressed on trial so got a deal. It wasn’t as if he was some unheard of guy who had been playing 5 aside his whole life

Exactly this. The man’s played hundreds of games.

Well I realise that, obviously.

My point is that not having played first-class football for something like two years, and the fact that Max will turn 34 this year, this was an inspired signing by GM.

You're the first one to raise doubts and criticism when we sign older players - you can't have it both ways.

Will it still be inspired if he’s out injured after only 260 minutes of football? Thats the risk you have to balance vs ability.

[Colin C No.3]

People know that players can improve a team but many overlook that a team can improve a player.
The players we now have,  have given Moly more freedom to do his stuff at the top end of the pitch and he has more opportunities to show his attacking qualities which is what most fans judge him by.

Interesting point. Some players can only play their best in good teams. Some players can play their best even in poor teams. Sterry, Mols, Biggins have all improved of late for being part of a better team but didn’t hand the levels themselves to propel the team forward. Craig, Wood, Hakeeb and TLT coming in has dragged to lesser characters along.

Yes but can you still get us “better for less money” ?

Or is this a roundabout way of saying “I got that wrong” ?

Bore off you silly old c*nt.

Less of the old.

[Ryaldinhio]

If we let this lad go we will struggle to replace him.

Absolutely quality, even when he isn't producing 'stats' he is working his bollox of.

TB, please do what is needed to keep this lad.