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623rd appearance, takes him above Paul Merson into 173rd place. Last night showed how invaluable he’s been for us. Could have even scored, although if he never did again, I will be forever thankful for that goal at Stockport.
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I see RW made 601
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But last night was his first appearance as a linebacker!

Wait for the highlights and watch Pratley. Takes 4 of them out (almost certainly from an offside position) allowing Happe the freedom to score. Deserved MOTM for that sole action. Its wat Stevenage defenders were going mad about!
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Said the other day he’s worth a go simply for his experience, his encouraging attitude and that he sticks his foot in. Just a shame he probably can’t do it Saturday Tuesday anymore. A
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LittleMate wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:17 am But last night was his first appearance as a linebacker!

Wait for the highlights and watch Pratley. Takes 4 of them out (almost certainly from an offside position) allowing Happe the freedom to score. Deserved MOTM for that sole action. Its wat Stevenage defenders were going mad about!
The Rotherham players weren’t happy either.
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Rich Tea Wellin wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:27 am Said the other day he’s worth a go simply for his experience, his encouraging attitude and that he sticks his foot in. Just a shame he probably can’t do it Saturday Tuesday anymore. A
He’s good for certain types of games. Last night was right up his street. Stick him in the ice tank and roll him back out for Stevenage.
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Hoover Attack wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 9:02 am
Rich Tea Wellin wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:27 am Said the other day he’s worth a go simply for his experience, his encouraging attitude and that he sticks his foot in. Just a shame he probably can’t do it Saturday Tuesday anymore. A
He’s good for certain types of games. Last night was right up his street. Stick him in the ice tank and roll him back out for Stevenage.
Apparently, Pratters takes an ice bath every night (that's what he says) so no need to worry about sticking him in the ice tank!
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still a way to go to catch Scott McGliesh.
think he holds a record as an outfield player.
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Kevash wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 10:50 am still a way to go to catch Scott McGliesh.
think he holds a record as an outfield player.
692 - 55th
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Darren Pratley is my type of player 100% committed and inspirational to his team mates, a real leader and could become a top manager. He must have been a hell of a player when he was younger !
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I agree. I am surprised that this was his first league start of the season.
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He is a Model Pro.
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Easy to see why Richie started him last night, he was immense, just what we needed in the face of that physical approach from Evans’s boys. Not the greatest footballer but I give him 11 out of 10 for effort last night 👏👏👏
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Hoover Attack wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 9:01 am
LittleMate wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:17 am But last night was his first appearance as a linebacker!

Wait for the highlights and watch Pratley. Takes 4 of them out (almost certainly from an offside position) allowing Happe the freedom to score. Deserved MOTM for that sole action. Its wat Stevenage defenders were going mad about!
The Rotherham players weren’t happy either.
Stevenage, Rotherham - they all play the same!
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Re: Darren Pratley

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I'd start him every game, even if he has to come off at half-time. He is a fantastic advertisement for a experienced model pro. Best thing Jackett did for us was sign him.

"10 more years, 10 more years Darren Pratley, etc....."
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