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My other York supporting friend just text to say he's delighted Shaq has got a move to a L1 side, cos worth it.

Monkey Boy wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:11 am

Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:10 am

Jeanluc wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:34 pm Someone I know well whose whole family have been Watford supporters for years has said that Watford are so stupid to let him go. This was due to be his breakthrough year and I am assured that Shaq will be absolutely brilliant for us and will get a hatful of goals. The doomsayers can moan if they want but I'm going to go with my source. Can't wait to see him in an O's shirt

I dare say that most likely that there may be a recall clause in his one year loan to the Os so that he can be called back to Watford if they run short of forwards. Let us hope he can give Os a boost up front and remember that playing in the EFL First Division is a big jump from playing on loan in the National League so fans should give this young player a chance to settle before coming to instant judgements as to his ability.

Yes we shouldn’t expect to much from the young lad, good to have a different offensive option,was getting to the point where we would have settled for Steven Hawkins as an alternative, be interesting to see if he starts?who Richie will drop. Going to put my money on Ruel if he does,but he may also start on the bench?

I will be very disappointed if he doesn't start lm lumping on him to score the first goal

BIGRON wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:15 am

Monkey Boy wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:11 am

Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:10 am

I dare say that most likely that there may be a recall clause in his one year loan to the Os so that he can be called back to Watford if they run short of forwards. Let us hope he can give Os a boost up front and remember that playing in the EFL First Division is a big jump from playing on loan in the National League so fans should give this young player a chance to settle before coming to instant judgements as to his ability.

Yes we shouldn’t expect to much from the young lad, good to have a different offensive option,was getting to the point where we would have settled for Steven Hawkins as an alternative, be interesting to see if he starts?who Richie will drop. Going to put my money on Ruel if he does,but he may also start on the bench?

I will be very disappointed if he doesn't start lm lumping on him to score the first goal

Just cover it with “No Orient Goal” and you’ve got all bases covered

BIGRON wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:15 am

I will be very disappointed if he doesn't start

Good one, Ron.

After no goals in our first three opening games of the season I hope Shaq starts tonight because we obviously need to try something different .

Yep, let's put the pressure straight on a 19 year old kid who's had a 2 hour training session with us.

This just Smaxs of total desperation.

Max Fowler wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:36 am Yep, let's put the pressure straight on a 19 year old kid who's had a 2 hour training session with us.

This just Smaxs of total desperation.

Can see your point max,I think some people are getting a little worried that loosing a few games at the beginning of the season can become a habit just a winning games did last year. It’s just not the lack of goals that concerns me it’s, our pressing,making opportunities in the opposition final third and general lack of belief at the moment. We didn’t thrash any team convincingly last season and yet we closed games out by the odd goal in most cases,mainly due to Richie’s management skills imo. If he hasn’t got the attacking opinions at his disposal?
I think tonight’s game could set the tone for the next ten. Get a point on the board then self belief will return a little

Monkey Boy wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:11 am

Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:10 am

Jeanluc wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:34 pm Someone I know well whose whole family have been Watford supporters for years has said that Watford are so stupid to let him go. This was due to be his breakthrough year and I am assured that Shaq will be absolutely brilliant for us and will get a hatful of goals. The doomsayers can moan if they want but I'm going to go with my source. Can't wait to see him in an O's shirt

I dare say that most likely that there may be a recall clause in his one year loan to the Os so that he can be called back to Watford if they run short of forwards. Let us hope he can give Os a boost up front and remember that playing in the EFL First Division is a big jump from playing on loan in the National League so fans should give this young player a chance to settle before coming to instant judgements as to his ability.

Yes we shouldn’t expect to much from the young lad, good to have a different offensive option,was getting to the point where we would have settled for Steven Hawkins as an alternative, be interesting to see if he starts?who Richie will drop. Going to put my money on Ruel if he does,but he may also start on the bench?

Os are so awful up front at present that pretty sure he will play some part in the next game. As to if it is from the start or off the bench, well who can say, but no one can get that upset if they are left out. The place to prove your worth to be in the starting line up, is out there on the football pitch !

Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 12:01 pm
Os are so awful up front at present that pretty sure he will play some part in the next game. As to if it is from the start or off the bench, well who can say, but no one can get that upset if they are left out. The place to prove your worth to be in the starting line up, is out there on the football pitch !

You can't expect Wellens to be so Cavalier.

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Max Fowler wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:41 pm

Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 12:01 pm
Os are so awful up front at present that pretty sure he will play some part in the next game. As to if it is from the start or off the bench, well who can say, but no one can get that upset if they are left out. The place to prove your worth to be in the starting line up, is out there on the football pitch !

You can't expect Wellens to be so Cavalier.

Don’t think he has much choice at the moment

Spoke to the lad before the coach left today , he thinks he may be on the bench

BIGRON wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:41 pm Spoke to the lad before the coach left today , he thinks he may be on the bench

He might start on the bench but I think he’s virtually guaranteed to get on at some point.

Max Fowler wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:36 am Yep, let's put the pressure straight on a 19 year old kid who's had a 2 hour training session with us.

This just Smaxs of total desperation.

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