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Re: Drinan out 6-8 weeks
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:14 am
by Tuffers#2
ComeOnYouOs wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:01 am
Being a little bit more serious for a moment, it disturbs me that RW, whom i never stop praising, rates Drinan !!!!!!
Maybe this public praise is his way of trying to boost Drinans confidence, because I cant believe a man like RW, with such football knowledge,really does rate Drinan.
I remember when we bought Drinan from Ipswich, several Twitter posts from Ipswich fans laughing at us, & I believe we paid a fee for him too
His hamstrings constantly 'go', and it will eventually end his career as a pro footballer.
It seems common sense that as he is a) injury prone, b) in his final year of contract, and c) rubbish , he will be let go, in 5 months time, but I have a slight nagging feeling that if RW really likes him, he might get another year. God, i hope not
Scored 16 goals that season playing as an out & out striker. When RW came in Drinans goals dried up & his Injury problems began as Richie changed our style. Coincidence ?
Re: Drinan out 6-8 weeks
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:53 am
by Chief crazy horse
ComeOnYouOs wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:01 am
Being a little bit more serious for a moment, it disturbs me that RW, whom i never stop praising, rates Drinan !!!!!!
Maybe this public praise is his way of trying to boost Drinans confidence, because I cant believe a man like RW, with such football knowledge,really does rate Drinan.
I remember when we bought Drinan from Ipswich, several Twitter posts from Ipswich fans laughing at us, & I believe we paid a fee for him too
His hamstrings constantly 'go', and it will eventually end his career as a pro footballer.
It seems common sense that as he is a) injury prone, b) in his final year of contract, and c) rubbish , he will be let go, in 5 months time, but I have a slight nagging feeling that if RW really likes him, he might get another year. God, i hope not
Yes, but i bet they weren't laughing at us when he racked up 16 goals in that season..
Re: Drinan out 6-8 weeks
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:30 am
by o-no
Joe315 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 9:52 am
o-no wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 8:33 am
Its a shame for him, but his absence might see RW discover a more effective combination up front sooner than he otherwise would.
The one that lost 1-0 to charlton, 2-0 to Plymouth 4-0 to Pompey & drew 0-0 at Blackpool ? only 2 goals v wycombe in our 3-2 defeat all of which Drinan Was not part of.
Yes that one. Would you prefer he started every game then?
Re: Drinan out 6-8 weeks
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:32 am
by Tuffers#2
o-no wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:30 am
Joe315 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 9:52 am
o-no wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 8:33 am
Its a shame for him, but his absence might see RW discover a more effective combination up front sooner than he otherwise would.
The one that lost 1-0 to charlton, 2-0 to Plymouth 4-0 to Pompey & drew 0-0 at Blackpool ? only 2 goals v wycombe in our 3-2 defeat all of which Drinan Was not part of.
Yes that one. Would you prefer he started every game then?
I dont care who starts as long as we win.
Re: Drinan out 6-8 weeks
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 12:54 pm
by Sid Bishop
Monkey Boy wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 9:32 am
Nobody in there right mind wants to see a player injured especially one of ours, I’m certainly not his biggest fan but I wish him well, however the simple truth is he was brought in as a striker to score goals and he doesn’t,fact. I think maybe the NL beacons unfortunately he may have better luck there?
Good and respectful to Aaron Drinan comment by @"Monkey Boy"
Just a thought but perhaps Aaron could go to Sutton and join up again with Harry Smith who has now started to become a regular goal scorer with his new club.
Re: Drinan out 6-8 weeks
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:31 pm
by Highwood Man
When Drinan originally joined the Orient, he scored 10 goals in his first 16 league appearances - a very handsome return. However in his next 69 league games, he has scored just 5 goals. This is much more in keeping with his efforts at Ipswich Town where he managed to rack up just one league goal in 22 appearances. Added to the fact that he has a very poor record with injuries I just can't see any league clubs wanting to take a chance on him next season.