Neill Byrne

[wilts rover]

You lost all credibility and respect years ago.
If it was up to you, we'd still have schofield as manager and be playing in the conference north

Dickos has voiced his opinions, whatever people thought about them, & kept the same user name since he registered with this forum - have you?

[Bentley Bullet]

He was playing against probably the best striker in the division tonight, he didn’t get a kick

Dickos thinking we've signed a prime john terry after seeing him play in 1 match where he had nothing to do   

You’re an odd chap aren’t you?

You should be embarrassed with the nonsense you posted about him before you’d seen him play. It’s pretty evident you have no idea about football, so be a good idea to stop embarrassing yourself on here every day

You lost all credibility and respect years ago.
If it was up to you, we'd still have schofield as manager and be playing in the conference north

In Schofield's defence, we would probably be in the Conference North now, regardless of who was in charge, with the budget he had.

[Rupee92ONLY]

When we signed Neill Byrne I wondered wtf had gone wrong. I questioned everything, i thought we’d given up and I lost all faith in McCann (well certainly his recruitment anyway). I thought we were done. Absolute clown of a defender.

I was wrong, just like 90% of the fan base was. The other 10% are your blind ‘no opinion the club is amazing’ lot.

He’s turned our season around. I’m yet to see him panic, he just seems so calm in that back line and I definitely think McGrath will be learning something off him. You know when you just sense a player is perfect for your club? He’s him I think. Great signing.

[Chris Black come back]

I think the 10pc were anything but that. They were just saying let's give the lad a chance, as the 90pc had gone into total meltdown and lost the plot without any evidence to justify that response. Nobody I think was saying this was the best signing since Alick Jeffrey but before anyone had seen him turn out for us, castigating the lad was crackers. He's turned out ok so far.

[Donnywolf]

.... and deprived of a goal yesterday by a dodgy offside decision ( judging on GMs reaction )

Never judge a man on one appearance I was taught and never judge someone on no appearances

Just checking above if I said that lol

[Usher wide.]

When we signed Neill Byrne I wondered wtf had gone wrong. I questioned everything, i thought we’d given up and I lost all faith in McCann (well certainly his recruitment anyway). I thought we were done. Absolute clown of a defender.

I was wrong, just like 90% of the fan base was. The other 10% are your blind ‘no opinion the club is amazing’ lot.

He’s turned our season around. I’m yet to see him panic, he just seems so calm in that back line and I definitely think McGrath will be learning something off him. You know when you just sense a player is perfect for your club? He’s him I think. Great signing.

Yes you were wrong.

Your percentages only highlight why it’s unlikely to be a one off.

[Rupee92ONLY]

I really do think it’s unrealistic that many didn’t have a negative opinion on his signing, even if just kept private. On paper it was terrible. Not one fan never judges a player before they’ve seen them play for us, we saw that with Elliot Lee who everyone said great signing (so talented so no dig).

I would like to see Byrne here longer term, I think I have seen enough and really do believe he’s an important player to get where we want to.

 

[nightporter]

Less than a minute before our equaliser Byrne handled in the box, defo penalty but got away with it.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

I really do think it’s unrealistic that many didn’t have a negative opinion on his signing, even if just kept private. On paper it was terrible. Not one fan never judges a player before they’ve seen them play for us, we saw that with Elliot Lee who everyone said great signing (so talented so no dig).

I would like to see Byrne here longer term, I think I have seen enough and really do believe he’s an important player to get where we want to.

 

Once again, I think you assume wrongly. Many of us come to the same opinion as you after we've seen him play a few games. Plus those who go out of their way to express an opinion on a public forum are only a small percentage anyway .

Byrnes slotted in well without doubt and has provided some of what we've missing other than the abhoration as Wycombe. Will he naturally assume charge of the defensive line over time? I hope so, as it needs that commanding voice and respect from the others.

[Rupee92ONLY]

I think he already has taken charge of the defensive line. Was it Leyton Orient his first game? What stood out for me on his debut (from the family stand) was how he constantly talked the players through the whole game. I think he’s brilliant.

[Blue Green Algae]

Less than a minute before our equaliser Byrne handled in the box, defo penalty but got away with it.

Agreed. If we hadn't been given that we'd be livid. Ref was looking right at it. Can only think he was reluctant to give them a second pen.

[mpc123]

Yes that terrible defender Byrne we should have never signed, it just makes a mockery out of the people that slag off even before they have seen him at a different club.

I love it when it happens too.

Hanlan yesterday, I couldn't have been so happy

[Rupee92ONLY]

It goes both ways. People get excited over signings before seeing them too. Always mental when people get arse on over fans having opinions on signings before seeing them. Hypocrites those who slag them.

On Hanlan. My god is he slow. Did his job very well yesterday and he should always start when Frankie isn’t fit.

[mpc123]

It is more than opinions the way it is put across and said.

No professional player is rubbish, the opinions are.

Btw I dont get excited either, still wait to see the reaction to a player evolving at a new club, new way of playing, new team mates etc.

It is personal for me, those guys would have been through a tougher time to achieve with a move challenge than not.

I love it when it happens, Hanlan yesterday was brilliant. If its the only goal he scores, its one that means so much.

Fingers crossed he gets some confidence from it before the negative comments come out when he misplaces one pass.

Byrne has been solid and he will have a bad game or some bad games, of which the silly comments of he is rubbish will return.

I love it for them personally, nothing to do with winning or being right on a forum.

[Barmby Rover]

It was good to see Byrne getting forward, and should have been given that goal having looked at it on the replay video. He is a decent defender, but I was getting frustrated with his ability to pass forwards rather than always passing to McGrath. I hope he begins more attacks as well as defending as he goes on.

[Rupee92ONLY]

It should be the other way around, McGrath just getting it to Byrne to play that pass forward to Gotts. Byrne will be our captain next season if Bailey leaves, which you’d imagine he will.

[GazLaz]

It should be the other way around, McGrath just getting it to Byrne to play that pass forward to Gotts. Byrne will be our captain next season if Bailey leaves, which you’d imagine he will.

Can’t sign Byrne in the summer surely. Would be a terrible decision.

[Rupee92ONLY]

Why would it be? So far he’s proving a good player to have in the squad.

[DonnyOsmond]

Obviously some players are better suited to certain systems than others, Bradford play 3 center backs, being one of 2 probably makes more sense to him, and also someone like McGrath possibly compliments his own skillset well.

[ncRover]

It goes both ways. People get excited over signings before seeing them too. Always mental when people get arse on over fans having opinions on signings before seeing them. Hypocrites those who slag them.

On Hanlan. My god is he slow. Did his job very well yesterday and he should always start when Frankie isn’t fit.

Yeah there’s no public shaming of people who got excited over a signing that turned out to be poor.
Or a ‘well done to those that were sceptical, it turned out you were correct’.

[GazLaz]

Why would it be? So far he’s proving a good player to have in the squad.

He’s 33 and would want 2 years. He’s looked ok but as there was when we signed him, there are much better options out there. We are desperate for centre halves that can pass. Bring me a few of them instead.

[Metalmicky]

Why would it be? So far he’s proving a good player to have in the squad.

He’s 33 and would want 2 years. He’s looked ok but as there was when we signed him, there are much better options out there. We are desperate for centre halves that can pass. Bring me a few of them instead.

Names...?

[GazLaz]

Why would it be? So far he’s proving a good player to have in the squad.

He’s 33 and would want 2 years. He’s looked ok but as there was when we signed him, there are much better options out there. We are desperate for centre halves that can pass. Bring me a few of them instead.

Names...?

Have to pay to get names out of me.

If we can’t compile a list of 10 fully functioning L1 defenders of a good age at good value, it’s time to give up. We don’t need to be giving players contracts into their 35th year. Just no value in it and too much risk.

[Blue Green Algae]

He was fine on Saturday as far as defending goes. But his distribution from the back is poor. If we are to progress we can't have McGrath and Byrne as two ball playing centre backs.

[GazLaz]

He was fine on Saturday as far as defending goes. But his distribution from the back is poor. If we are to progress we can't have McGrath and Byrne as two ball playing centre backs.

Ball advancement, from the players that touch the ball most in the team, is so important. That was hugely highlighted first half on Saturday.

[Rupee92ONLY]

Age is a fair enough comment but I think if we’re to persist with developing Jay McGrath, a good leader alongside him will only be beneficial imo. We messed up on Pearson so definitely need caution with 30+’s but surely thats where this loan comes in handy? We’re seeing what he offers before further commitment? It’s not too risky a signing to make I don’t think.

[Belle_Vue]

On the fence.

Age is a factor but rubbished when thinking of Rob Jones, Richard Wood, Graeme Lee, Butler

[IDM]

Why would it be? So far he’s proving a good player to have in the squad.

He’s 33 and would want 2 years. He’s looked ok but as there was when we signed him, there are much better options out there. We are desperate for centre halves that can pass. Bring me a few of them instead.

Names...?

Have to pay to get names out of me.

If we can’t compile a list of 10 fully functioning L1 defenders of a good age at good value, it’s time to give up. We don’t need to be giving players contracts into their 35th year. Just no value in it and too much risk.

Do you think we could realistically sign 2 or 3 league one high quality ball playing CB’s at the peak of their careers.?

Nowt wrong with having one CB a bit older and experienced to mentor the other players.

Would be a concern if we had 3 in the 33-35 age group, but one seems ok..

[Goole Rover]

He was fine on Saturday as far as defending goes. But his distribution from the back is poor. If we are to progress we can't have McGrath and Byrne as two ball playing centre backs.

I thought that he had a good game on Saturday. He wasn’t the only one whose distribution was as you say bad.

[Blue Green Algae]

Do you think we could realistically sign 2 or 3 league one high quality ball playing CB’s at the peak of their careers.?

Nowt wrong with having one CB a bit older and experienced to mentor the other players.

Would be a concern if we had 3 in the 33-35 age group, but one seems ok..

We've already got one, Matty Pearson