Charlie crew

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Sounds like a great prospect but will he be enough to help get us promoted? I know Craig did exceptionally well last season but will it happen again?In my opinion we need someone who has experience at this level and maybe the level above. Look at the signing MK Don's have just made - one of Notts better players, now that is a statement of intent!
Like I say CC Sounds superb so here's hoping I'm proved wrong.

No, it will take all our players to perform more consistently at the level we know they can.

Yes, it's possible for one particular player to have a positive influence on the rest but, we need our 'better' players to deliver.

TSL. Getting better plus the game at Hull will have done his confidence a world of good.

Maxwell. Below par. Yes just back from injury, looking a bit rusty but signs he's heading in the right direction.

Sterry. On par. Has been getting better defensively and contributes to our attacking strategy. Just needs to avoid the odd lapse.

Olowu. Above par. Been Mr Consistent this season.

McGrath. On Par. Shown great potential and desire but has the odd sloppy moments maybe trying too hard at times.

Bailey. Below par. Yet to reach the heights and consistency of last season but has been better of late. We need his leadership by example.

Broadbent. Just below par with a couple of bad mistakes spoiling his good stuff. Still concerns about his mobility when the games get stretched.

Moly. On par. Would be harsh to say otherwise even taking into account his recent dip but so much is expected of him so he tends to get spotlighted. We know he will be a talisman and could double his goal tally.

Gibson. Below par. Just too inconsistent and we'll see how he responds with the added competition. Too few goals, too few assists.

Billy. On par. But another who could profit if those behind him get into first gear. Needs better support in and around the box.

Ironside. Well below par. Just been a shadow of the influence of last season. Not all down to him but he doesn't seem as hungry or determined as last season. He could become a bench warmer if he doesn't get on the end of things more often.

That leaves a number of peripheral players who haven't commanded a regular enough starting berth but need to show they want it when called upon. Together with the new energy from the young talent just signed, if all of the above perform and cut out the silly mistakes, we will get that promotion. It's that extra 10% we need no matter who we play.

[IDM]

Arses who end the expression of their opinion by saying or writing "to be fair ", oh you decide if its fair or not?
Then there's the way football people
refer to the Liverpool's, the Arsenal's, the Chelsea's, there's only one of them.

Not to mention apostrophes misplaced in plurals.!!!

[drfchound]

Great interview. Very level headed young man. Speaks well. Focused. Excited to see what he brings.

He certainly knows how to use the standard "yes no" response that most footballers use now in interviews!!

this horrific use of the English language seems to have crept in from nowhere in all walks of life of late. Ye no doesn’t even make any sense.

Another that is becoming prevalent is when people get to the end of what they were saying and finish a pause then say “so …. yeah”.

[knockers]

There’s a new guy in our office and after every single sentence he says “you know what I mean”

I fear that it will see me being sacked for launching him through the window!

[ForsolongaRover]

Great interview. Very level headed young man. Speaks well. Focused. Excited to see what he brings.

He certainly knows how to use the standard "yes no" response that most footballers use now in interviews!!

this horrific use of the English language seems to have crept in from nowhere in all walks of life of late. Ye no doesn’t even make any sense.

Another that is becoming prevalent is when people get to the end of what they were saying and finish a pause then say “so …. yeah”.

Sounds like a nervous reaction. I hope you don't intimidate them Hound!

[scawsby steve]

A hell of a lot of posters on here write "loose" instead of "lose".

[sedwardsdrfc]

Hope he’s one of the 20% or so 1st time loanees who contribute in any meaningful way. Can see he’s been given the big up as the best prospect going but we’ve seen that so it’s in one ear out the other.

This position is by general consensus what we’re not quite nailing (centre forward has a question mark for me but that is as much about service) so if he is a good one this could get us properly going and nail down a auto spot.

We’ve the players for sure just need something to click and we’ll be fine

[NickDRFC]

Arses who end the expression of their opinion by saying or writing "to be fair ", oh you decide if its fair or not?
Then there's the way football people
refer to the Liverpool's, the Arsenal's, the Chelsea's, there's only one of them.

Not to mention apostrophes misplaced in plurals.!!!

Or sentences that end with 4 punctuation marks!

[Smyth]

Great interview. Very level headed young man. Speaks well. Focused. Excited to see what he brings.

I wonder which one of our contracted players will vacate a place on the subs bench to make room?

Well that's decided, must be Ben Close seeing as he made it onto the field as a sub last game. Hurst and Westbrooke must be near to returning, again

[Monkcaster_Rover]

I like him. Looked good today.

[Avsuptem]

I like him. Looked good today.

He clearly has quality but looked as if he could do with being about 50% bigger to compete against brutal league 2 sides like Gillingham

[ravenrover]

No improvement on Broadbent on 1st showing JMHO

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Well it shows McCann has confidence in him. There can't be many harder places to make a debut. A very steep learning curve for him but hopefully, it means he'll work it out that much quicker.

[Padge_DRFC]

Craig had rings ran round him in his first few games remember. Stockport made him look like a little boy

[karldew]

I like him. Looked good today.

Not sure what you saw and I didn’t but a pretty poor debut I thought. Stood out as a boy against a very physical Gills team. Not going to judge him too much in his first game but, as above, it wouldn’t have made a difference if Broadbent was in the middle today, it may have been an improvement.

[Spilsby Red]

Let’s give him a chance to grow in the team. Took Craig a few games.
On Ennis, to me looks of the pace a bit. But again give him a chance and a few games to grow. Grant has seen something in these two.

[DonnyOsmond]

I like his positioning more than Broadbents, he's always offering something.

Ennis looked knackered after 5 mins on the field which was a bit funny when he was stood next to Molyneux who had done 80 mins and looked fine.

[Fal]

I like him. Looked good today.

Agreed, tough game for him mind but when he has the ball he looked decent and his positioning was good.

[Jersey Rover]

You can see straight away his touch at close quarters is really good. Think he’s gona be a great signing

[NickDRFC]

Early days but glimpses of quality there.

[scawsby steve]

Looked class to me. Always available.

[DRFCSouth]

Off the pace today, although he did battle to regain possession when he lost it. Not the sort of game to blood him in.

[Filo]

Off the pace today, although he did battle to regain possession when he lost it. Not the sort of game to blood him in.

As Grant says, exactly the sort of game to blood him in, show him the tough side of L2

[Monkcaster_Rover]

I like him. Looked good today.

Not sure what you saw and I didn’t but a pretty poor debut I thought. Stood out as a boy against a very physical Gills team. Not going to judge him too much in his first game but, as above, it wouldn’t have made a difference if Broadbent was in the middle today, it may have been an improvement.

I thought he showed some neat touches and used his body well at times given his lack of stature. Positioning was good as well and wasn’t scared to get on the ball. Looking forward to seeing more of him! Difficult place to make your debut given the pitch and the fact we never usually do well there.

[DRFCSouth]

Off the pace today, although he did battle to regain possession when he lost it. Not the sort of game to blood him in.

As Grant says, exactly the sort of game to blood him in, show him the tough side of L2

Not when we have a number of more capable options available.

[scawsby steve]

Off the pace today, although he did battle to regain possession when he lost it. Not the sort of game to blood him in.

As Grant says, exactly the sort of game to blood him in, show him the tough side of L2

Not when we have a number of more capable options available.

Like who?

[DRFCSouth]

Off the pace today, although he did battle to regain possession when he lost it. Not the sort of game to blood him in.

As Grant says, exactly the sort of game to blood him in, show him the tough side of L2

Not when we have a number of more capable options available.

Like who?

Most of the midfielders on the bench.

[jmt23]

It’s his first game so we have to not be overly judgmental, I think he was concentrating on not making any mistakes in his first appearance, rather than playing his natural game.

However,  I did think he looked to be lacking in pace, was too lightweight and also did not want to head the ball at all, but I do think he found space and started wanting the ball.

Let’s see in a few weeks.

I have had a feeling we need either Close or Westbrooke in the team at all times, with Bailey and mix the others up. Close & Westbrooke are the only ones we have who can control the ball for the team.

[Chris Black come back]

I’m not sure both Close and Westbrooke will both be here come end of the window.

[GazLaz]

Never easy on your league debut. Hopefully he settles into it and improves.