My first game whilst a member & no defeat for the Orient.Rich Tea Wellin wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 12:21 amPoor alias so far tbh
Why did we sign Howes?
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
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On the evidence of yesterdays highlights at Blackpool, because he is a bloody good goalkeeper. Terrible the way that some "supporters" dive in after the poor geezer is thrown in at the deep end and unsurprisingly has a shaky start. All you snides who jumped in there, hang your heads in shame, please
On the evidence of yesterdays highlights at Blackpool, because he is a bloody good goalkeeper. Terrible the way that some "supporters" dive in after the poor geezer is thrown in at the deep end and unsurprisingly has a shaky start. All you snides who jumped in there, hang your heads in shame, please
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
''Poor alias so far tbh''Rich Tea Wellin wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 12:21 amPoor alias so far tbh
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
My first look at him yesterday. Looked a bit shaky early on but made some cracking saves and overall looked pretty good.Friend or faux wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:07 am The Rev, asks:- Why Did We Sign Howes?
On the evidence of yesterdays highlights at Blackpool, because he is a bloody good goalkeeper. Terrible the way that some "supporters" dive in after the poor geezer is thrown in at the deep end and unsurprisingly has a shaky start. All you snides who jumped in there, hang your heads in shame, please
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
Even after my explanation & apology on the Forest Green link. Tough Crowd.Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:55 am''Poor alias so far tbh''
Yes and It has now been noted as an individual to avoid.
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
He had a couple of stinkers in his first games, and he had a good game yesterday. Let’s hope he builds on the good game.Friend or faux wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:07 am The Rev, asks:- Why Did We Sign Howes?
On the evidence of yesterdays highlights at Blackpool, because he is a bloody good goalkeeper. Terrible the way that some "supporters" dive in after the poor geezer is thrown in at the deep end and unsurprisingly has a shaky start. All you snides who jumped in there, hang your heads in shame, please
No need to get so emotional over some people making some observational based criticism of his early performances.
I do find it strange how people like you will chastise others for saying a player isn’t that great after a couple of performances (which is fair criticism), but the same player has one good game and suddenly, according to you they are amazing. Can’t have it both ways pal.
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
Complaining about someone throwing the toys out of the pram because they complained about someone throwing toys out of the pram-Marvellous.The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 5:06 pmHe had a couple of stinkers in his first games, and he had a good game yesterday. Let’s hope he builds on the good game.Friend or faux wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:07 am The Rev, asks:- Why Did We Sign Howes?
On the evidence of yesterdays highlights at Blackpool, because he is a bloody good goalkeeper. Terrible the way that some "supporters" dive in after the poor geezer is thrown in at the deep end and unsurprisingly has a shaky start. All you snides who jumped in there, hang your heads in shame, please
No need to get so emotional over some people making some observational based criticism of his early performances.
I do find it strange how people like you will chastise others for saying a player isn’t that great after a couple of performances (which is fair criticism), but the same player has one good game and suddenly, according to you they are amazing. Can’t have it both ways pal.
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
As somebody else pointed out, this alias really isn’t working fella.Joe315 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 5:32 pmComplaining about someone throwing the toys out of the pram because they complained about someone throwing toys out of the pram-Marvellous.The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 5:06 pmHe had a couple of stinkers in his first games, and he had a good game yesterday. Let’s hope he builds on the good game.Friend or faux wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:07 am The Rev, asks:- Why Did We Sign Howes?
On the evidence of yesterdays highlights at Blackpool, because he is a bloody good goalkeeper. Terrible the way that some "supporters" dive in after the poor geezer is thrown in at the deep end and unsurprisingly has a shaky start. All you snides who jumped in there, hang your heads in shame, please
No need to get so emotional over some people making some observational based criticism of his early performances.
I do find it strange how people like you will chastise others for saying a player isn’t that great after a couple of performances (which is fair criticism), but the same player has one good game and suddenly, according to you they are amazing. Can’t have it both ways pal.
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
Hand on Heart Joseph 315 all appear on my Birth Cetificate. Now what were you saying about aliases?The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 6:02 pmAs somebody else pointed out, this alias really isn’t working fella.Joe315 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 5:32 pmComplaining about someone throwing the toys out of the pram because they complained about someone throwing toys out of the pram-Marvellous.The Reverend wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 5:06 pm
He had a couple of stinkers in his first games, and he had a good game yesterday. Let’s hope he builds on the good game.
No need to get so emotional over some people making some observational based criticism of his early performances.
I do find it strange how people like you will chastise others for saying a player isn’t that great after a couple of performances (which is fair criticism), but the same player has one good game and suddenly, according to you they are amazing. Can’t have it both ways pal.
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
Glad that everyone now thinks that Howes is amazing, based on a clean sheet (they missed two sitters, one of which he presented them with) and the Club tweeting how amazing he was right after the game.
Now, are you keeping him in the side when Brynn is fit again?
Now, are you keeping him in the side when Brynn is fit again?
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
NoOyinbO wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:05 am Glad that everyone now thinks that Howes is amazing, based on a clean sheet (they missed two sitters, one of which he presented them with) and the Club tweeting how amazing he was right after the game.
Now, are you keeping him in the side when Brynn is fit again?
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
I don’t know why we signed this guy but I tell you that at this rate we will be going straight back where we came from unless we tighten up at the back. I know it is only early days but we need to get a grip now. We knew it was not going to be an easy ride but we need to get to mid table quick. I hope the boss has not lost interest and run out of ideas already. On the subject of the boss, discipline starts at the top and filters down and it is nothing more than a disgrace that he shows such a poor example to the youngsters under his command. We must beat Cambridge and ignore the fact that they are at the opposite end of the table. If we do beat them I think it will be a decisive moment and show that we can get our backside in gear.
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
We signed him because he was going to be used as back up and that’s whats happened unfortunately, why we haven’t signed a permanent keeper or decent CB permanently is beyond me, perhaps it’s because of the budget or Richie likes to pack the squad out with midfielders? As for his behaviour I fully agree but on the other hand I like his passion and like to see him on the touch line barking orders(must be obeyed at all times) rather than a manager just sitting there with note book in hand. His only weakness that I’ve observed is his stubbornness not to change formations or to bring players on in a game when not needed. I think we will get something out of the game Saturday but all depending if the players are available or if we sign anyone by then?Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:46 am I don’t know why we signed this guy but I tell you that at this rate we will be going straight back where we came from unless we tighten up at the back. I know it is only early days but we need to get a grip now. We knew it was not going to be an easy ride but we need to get to mid table quick. I hope the boss has not lost interest and run out of ideas already. On the subject of the boss, discipline starts at the top and filters down and it is nothing more than a disgrace that he shows such a poor example to the youngsters under his command. We must beat Cambridge and ignore the fact that they are at the opposite end of the table. If we do beat them I think it will be a decisive moment and show that we can get our backside in gear.
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
You make some good points and hope that Howes continues to improve and if so, then we may be in the position of having two decent keepers to choose from. 100% correct............. why we haven’t signed a permanent keeper...and especially . ''OR Decent CB permanently is beyond me'' perhaps it’s because of the budget or...... ''Richie likes to pack the squad out with midfielders'' ?Monkey Boy wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:02 amWe signed him because he was going to be used as back up and that’s whats happened unfortunately, why we haven’t signed a permanent keeper or decent CB permanently is beyond me, perhaps it’s because of the budget or Richie likes to pack the squad out with midfielders? As for his behaviour I fully agree but on the other hand I like his passion and like to see him on the touch line barking orders(must be obeyed at all times) rather than a manager just sitting there with note book in hand. His only weakness that I’ve observed is his stubbornness not to change formations or to bring players on in a game when not needed. I think we will get something out of the game Saturday but all depending if the players are available or if we sign anyone by then?Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:46 am I don’t know why we signed this guy but I tell you that at this rate we will be going straight back where we came from unless we tighten up at the back. I know it is only early days but we need to get a grip now. We knew it was not going to be an easy ride but we need to get to mid table quick. I hope the boss has not lost interest and run out of ideas already. On the subject of the boss, discipline starts at the top and filters down and it is nothing more than a disgrace that he shows such a poor example to the youngsters under his command. We must beat Cambridge and ignore the fact that they are at the opposite end of the table. If we do beat them I think it will be a decisive moment and show that we can get our backside in gear.
Note that ex Os Brophy is still holding a regular place in the Cambridge side as a wing-back !
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
Not quite sure what all this post means.Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:13 amYou make some good points and hope that Howes continues to improve and if so, then we may be in the position of having two decent keepers to choose from. 100% correct............. why we haven’t signed a permanent keeper...and especially . ''OR Decent CB permanently is beyond me'' perhaps it’s because of the budget or...... ''Richie likes to pack the squad out with midfielders'' ?Monkey Boy wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:02 amWe signed him because he was going to be used as back up and that’s whats happened unfortunately, why we haven’t signed a permanent keeper or decent CB permanently is beyond me, perhaps it’s because of the budget or Richie likes to pack the squad out with midfielders? As for his behaviour I fully agree but on the other hand I like his passion and like to see him on the touch line barking orders(must be obeyed at all times) rather than a manager just sitting there with note book in hand. His only weakness that I’ve observed is his stubbornness not to change formations or to bring players on in a game when not needed. I think we will get something out of the game Saturday but all depending if the players are available or if we sign anyone by then?Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:46 am I don’t know why we signed this guy but I tell you that at this rate we will be going straight back where we came from unless we tighten up at the back. I know it is only early days but we need to get a grip now. We knew it was not going to be an easy ride but we need to get to mid table quick. I hope the boss has not lost interest and run out of ideas already. On the subject of the boss, discipline starts at the top and filters down and it is nothing more than a disgrace that he shows such a poor example to the youngsters under his command. We must beat Cambridge and ignore the fact that they are at the opposite end of the table. If we do beat them I think it will be a decisive moment and show that we can get our backside in gear.
Note that ex Os Brophy is still holding a regular place in the Cambridge side as a wing-back !
Brophy?
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
James Brophy, ex Os player ''Brophy was offered a new deal as his contract was due to be up at the end of June 2021 however he decided to turn down the offer to join Cambridge United F.C. He left the club making 149 appearances''. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brophy_(footballer)FrankOFile wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:15 amNot quite sure what all this post means.Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:13 amYou make some good points and hope that Howes continues to improve and if so, then we may be in the position of having two decent keepers to choose from. 100% correct............. why we haven’t signed a permanent keeper...and especially . ''OR Decent CB permanently is beyond me'' perhaps it’s because of the budget or...... ''Richie likes to pack the squad out with midfielders'' ?Monkey Boy wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:02 am
We signed him because he was going to be used as back up and that’s whats happened unfortunately, why we haven’t signed a permanent keeper or decent CB permanently is beyond me, perhaps it’s because of the budget or Richie likes to pack the squad out with midfielders? As for his behaviour I fully agree but on the other hand I like his passion and like to see him on the touch line barking orders(must be obeyed at all times) rather than a manager just sitting there with note book in hand. His only weakness that I’ve observed is his stubbornness not to change formations or to bring players on in a game when not needed. I think we will get something out of the game Saturday but all depending if the players are available or if we sign anyone by then?
Note that ex Os Brophy is still holding a regular place in the Cambridge side as a wing-back !
Brophy?
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
00:59 So nice to see a keeper coming off his line to deal with balls coming into the 6 yard box !Monkey Boy wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:02 amWe signed him because he was going to be used as back up and that’s whats happened unfortunately, why we haven’t signed a permanent keeper or decent CB permanently is beyond me, perhaps it’s because of the budget or Richie likes to pack the squad out with midfielders? As for his behaviour I fully agree but on the other hand I like his passion and like to see him on the touch line barking orders(must be obeyed at all times) rather than a manager just sitting there with note book in hand. His only weakness that I’ve observed is his stubbornness not to change formations or to bring players on in a game when not needed. I think we will get something out of the game Saturday but all depending if the players are available or if we sign anyone by then?Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:46 am I don’t know why we signed this guy but I tell you that at this rate we will be going straight back where we came from unless we tighten up at the back. I know it is only early days but we need to get a grip now. We knew it was not going to be an easy ride but we need to get to mid table quick. I hope the boss has not lost interest and run out of ideas already. On the subject of the boss, discipline starts at the top and filters down and it is nothing more than a disgrace that he shows such a poor example to the youngsters under his command. We must beat Cambridge and ignore the fact that they are at the opposite end of the table. If we do beat them I think it will be a decisive moment and show that we can get our backside in gear.
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Yes, I know who Brophy is. You referencing him is the mystery.Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:24 amJames Brophy, ex Os player ''Brophy was offered a new deal as his contract was due to be up at the end of June 2021 however he decided to turn down the offer to join Cambridge United F.C. He left the club making 149 appearances''. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brophy_(footballer)FrankOFile wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:15 amNot quite sure what all this post means.Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:13 am
You make some good points and hope that Howes continues to improve and if so, then we may be in the position of having two decent keepers to choose from. 100% correct............. why we haven’t signed a permanent keeper...and especially . ''OR Decent CB permanently is beyond me'' perhaps it’s because of the budget or...... ''Richie likes to pack the squad out with midfielders'' ?
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Brophy?
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Lost interest? Are you for real?Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:46 am I don’t know why we signed this guy but I tell you that at this rate we will be going straight back where we came from unless we tighten up at the back. I know it is only early days but we need to get a grip now. We knew it was not going to be an easy ride but we need to get to mid table quick. I hope the boss has not lost interest and run out of ideas already. On the subject of the boss, discipline starts at the top and filters down and it is nothing more than a disgrace that he shows such a poor example to the youngsters under his command. We must beat Cambridge and ignore the fact that they are at the opposite end of the table. If we do beat them I think it will be a decisive moment and show that we can get our backside in gear.
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
So you think he's a bloody good L1 standard keeper? Are you really saying that?Friend or faux wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:07 am The Rev, asks:- Why Did We Sign Howes?
On the evidence of yesterdays highlights at Blackpool, because he is a bloody good goalkeeper. Terrible the way that some "supporters" dive in after the poor geezer is thrown in at the deep end and unsurprisingly has a shaky start. All you snides who jumped in there, hang your heads in shame, please
Made up that he's got a clean sheet which will hopefully do wonders for his confidence but he shouldn't be in the starting line up and the sooner Brynn is back, the better.
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Well he won title , budget limited, could be hoping for new horizons. Loyalties seem to be broken with better offers, I have seen it too many times in football in all leagues top to bottom. We have ti wait and see but we cannot languish at the bottom as heads go down and hard to raise spirits so next game must be a win.FrankOFile wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 12:02 pmLost interest? Are you for real?Loin Cloth Lenny wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:46 am I don’t know why we signed this guy but I tell you that at this rate we will be going straight back where we came from unless we tighten up at the back. I know it is only early days but we need to get a grip now. We knew it was not going to be an easy ride but we need to get to mid table quick. I hope the boss has not lost interest and run out of ideas already. On the subject of the boss, discipline starts at the top and filters down and it is nothing more than a disgrace that he shows such a poor example to the youngsters under his command. We must beat Cambridge and ignore the fact that they are at the opposite end of the table. If we do beat them I think it will be a decisive moment and show that we can get our backside in gear.
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Re: Why did we sign Howes?
Because we are playing Cambridge this Saturday and he might well be playing in that game against the Os, no big deal, just a thing of interest !FrankOFile wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 12:01 pmYes, I know who Brophy is. You referencing him is the mystery.Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:24 amJames Brophy, ex Os player ''Brophy was offered a new deal as his contract was due to be up at the end of June 2021 however he decided to turn down the offer to join Cambridge United F.C. He left the club making 149 appearances''. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brophy_(footballer)