Jobi

[CreamofSumYungGai]

What’s the deal? Has anything been said? If I’m not mistaken, he’s yet to kick a ball this season....

[Rich Tea Wellin]

Maybe he’s feeling the amount he put in last season. Almost certain he was playing through injuries in the last month.

It’s disappointing because he was clearly one of our best players last season and we looked a different side, leaderless and sloppy when he wasn’t in the team.

Maybe he’s focusing on coaching because he’s old and weary, maybe he’s still injured. But it is disappointing. Especially because in the first two months of last season he was unreal.

[Top of the JES]

Still troubled by the groin injury he had last season, not sure what the prognosis is but we certainly need another body in that area.

Brill could play on Tuesday, JMD has a dead leg and Wilkinson a very slight knock that wasn't risked today.

[SouthStandDonut]

Asked him at hornchurch if he was actually gonna play next season and he said 'yeah, definitely ' assume that'll just be as sub cos he'll need a month or 2 at least to get match fit. As much as i like josh wright we Will really miss jobi

[Disoriented]

I said weeks ago, he is going to be a part timer this year. It is pretty obvious he only re-signed because of the coaching gig.

Those idiots who still don’t think our midfield needs strengthening, take note.

[CreamofSumYungGai]

Still troubled by the groin injury he had last season, not sure what the prognosis is but we certainly need another body in that area.

Brill could play on Tuesday, JMD has a dead leg and Wilkinson a very slight knock that wasn't risked today.

Thanks for the info.

I feared Jobis absence was a continuation of the groin problem last season. Really hope I’m wrong but I’ve a feeling we won’t see him again.

[gshaw]

Case in point with JMD too, as quality as he's going to be you can't rely on him alone every game as knocks and injuries will happen. With Dayton not a viable option for months and Jobi also on the wrong side of the treatment table we're short before we even start.

[eagwgw]

I think Jobi might only be used in emergencies, or games where it doesn't matter. I can see him making the bench, but with space for two midfield options he will be second choice sub if we get this other midfield player.

From his point of view, where is the rush in playing if not feeling totally right. Not as if League Two represents anything great in his career, or he has anything to prove. For me, he was brilliant in the first half of the last season, much more laboured after the injury, although even still he was still better than Lee or Lawless.

It would be better for his playing career to end on his terms rather than starting in the team and ending out being dropped out of it due to not being good enough. He's been a great player for various clubs, I think he is in a great position here to be assistant or manager one day.

[Lucky7]

I think if any of you could be bothered to see the interview Jobi did with Dave Victor last night the answers would be there for all to see

No hyper ventilating needed

[F*ck The Poor & Fat]

I think if any of you could be bothered to see the interview Jobi did with Dave Victor last night the answers would be there for all to see

No hyper ventilating needed

What. You mean like the interview Bonne gave before he left. Don’t confuse what is PR with what is reality.

[Disoriented]

I think if any of you could be bothered to see the interview Jobi did with Dave Victor last night the answers would be there for all to see

No hyper ventilating needed

Frothing at the mouth still I see. Setting yourself up as the club spokesman on here is as sycophantic as it gets.

Your nose is getting browner by the day.

[CreamofSumYungGai]

I think Jobi might only be used in emergencies, or games where it doesn't matter. I can see him making the bench, but with space for two midfield options he will be second choice sub if we get this other midfield player.

From his point of view, where is the rush in playing if not feeling totally right. Not as if League Two represents anything great in his career, or he has anything to prove. For me, he was brilliant in the first half of the last season, much more laboured after the injury, although even still he was still better than Lee or Lawless.

It would be better for his playing career to end on his terms rather than starting in the team and ending out being dropped out of it due to not being good enough. He's been a great player for various clubs, I think he is in a great position here to be assistant or manager one day.

Unfair to call his performances laboured post injury. He was clearly still carrying whatever this injury is and only playing because of his importance and the lack of alternatIves.

[Lucky7]

I think if any of you could be bothered to see the interview Jobi did with Dave Victor last night the answers would be there for all to see

No hyper ventilating needed

Frothing at the mouth still I see. Setting yourself up as the club spokesman on here is as sycophantic as it gets.

Your nose is getting browner by the day.

The unDISputed DISgruntled DISsy Rascal tries hard bless him
By the way my nose is Brown
Racist

[Disoriented]

I think if any of you could be bothered to see the interview Jobi did with Dave Victor last night the answers would be there for all to see

No hyper ventilating needed

Frothing at the mouth still I see. Setting yourself up as the club spokesman on here is as sycophantic as it gets.

Your nose is getting browner by the day.

The unDISputed DISgruntled DISsy Rascal tries hard bless him
By the way my nose is Brown
Racist

So you are calling me a racist now?

Post reported.

[Lucky7]

I’ve already reported your racism towards me

DISgusting

[gshaw]

I think Jobi might only be used in emergencies, or games where it doesn't matter. I can see him making the bench, but with space for two midfield options he will be second choice sub if we get this other midfield player.

From his point of view, where is the rush in playing if not feeling totally right. Not as if League Two represents anything great in his career, or he has anything to prove. For me, he was brilliant in the first half of the last season, much more laboured after the injury, although even still he was still better than Lee or Lawless.

It would be better for his playing career to end on his terms rather than starting in the team and ending out being dropped out of it due to not being good enough. He's been a great player for various clubs, I think he is in a great position here to be assistant or manager one day.

Unfair to call his performances laboured post injury. He was clearly still carrying whatever this injury is and only playing because of his importance and the lack of alternatIves.

Like a few others Jobi dragged us over the line despite being battered physically, real spirit wanting to put their bodies on the line for JE. There's a bit of payback now where the body needs the R&R time, hence the need for these extra players to come in to give us enough depth to cover the gaps.

[Admin]

I’ve already reported your racism towards me

DISgusting

Thank you for your reports - please both of you feel free to go and board elsewhere as you're nano-spat is quite frankly getting on my nerves.

Quite honestly, I really do miss CEB / OFF.

[redintheface]

From his point of view, where is the rush in playing if not feeling totally right. Not as if League Two represents anything great in his career, or he has anything to prove. For me, he was brilliant in the first half of the last season, much more laboured after the injury, although even still he was still better than Lee or Lawless.

It would be better for his playing career to end on his terms rather than starting in the team and ending out being dropped out of it due to not being good enough. He's been a great player for various clubs, I think he is in a great position here to be assistant or manager one day.

Forgive me if I’m wrong but isn’t football meant to be a team game? Isn’t the club overall more important than individuals? The way you are going on it’s as though McAnuff transcends all that and should be granted special status. As long as the club has given him a contract as a player he should - when fit- make himself available for selection. If others are able to keep him out due to form or fitness then so be it, there’s no reason he shouldn’t be subject to the same requirements as anyone else.

[eagwgw]

Fair point, but he isn't just a player now is he? If he was, it would be different, but even then I think his game time should be managed at his age.

He is part of the coaching setup, and I think a really important one at that. All managers here before have talked him up, I think although Ross outranks him in job title, he is the most influential voice in the dressing room now.

Not entirely convinced that he can balance two jobs effectively. If he's spending hours assisting training, that cuts down the amount of time he has for himself. The club obviously thought Brill could not handle two jobs and gave him a coach.

[redintheface]

Not disputing McAnuff’s importance as a player, but I sincerely hope he is not the “most influential voice in the dressing room now”. Embleton has been appointed Head Coach ( albeit on an interim basis) and if he isn’t the one calling the shots then we potentially have major problems ahead. As for Brill, my take on the situation was that the club had no intention of him being anything other than goalkeeping coach when he was employed and it was only because Grainger failed to live up to expectations and doubts over Sargeant that he was catapulted into the team.

[Disoriented]

Not disputing McAnuff’s importance as a player, but I sincerely hope he is not the “most influential voice in the dressing room now”. Embleton has been appointed Head Coach ( albeit on an interim basis) and if he isn’t the one calling the shots then we potentially have major problems ahead. As for Brill, my take on the situation was that the club had no intention of him being anything other than goalkeeping coach when he was employed and it was only because Grainger failed to live up to expectations and doubts over Sargeant that he was catapulted into the team.

There is no doubt your last point is true. However, he has been an integral part of our resurgence in the JE period.

[gshaw]

As for Brill, my take on the situation was that the club had no intention of him being anything other than goalkeeping coach when he was employed and it was only because Grainger failed to live up to expectations and doubts over Sargeant that he was catapulted into the team.

100% for sure, there was a feature on Brill around the time of the FA Trophy final saying about the time he changed from coaching staff to playing and how it impacted his contract and initially how he felt conflicted taking over from the players he was coaching.

JE saw straight away that the two youth keepers weren't good enough; Brill's organisation and steadying influence were vital to stop our defence leaking goals and eventually lead to the success last season. I do have concerns what a replacement will be like in comparison and whether our defensive unit will be quite the same especially if the Leeds academy player rumours are true.