Outgoing? Hamer

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

What was Rothwell when he played for Blackburn?

Used to play off the left quite a lot, when he was quick. Then settled into what was usually a left side CM role

He became increasingly productive with goals and assists but was rarely used as a 10

 

[ckpe147]

A central midfielder or a defensive midfielder.

It would be the equivalent of using Oli Norwood as an attacking midfielder.

Their main strengths are looking up and playing the ball forward. Rothwell also has previously had a reputation for liking a long range shot.

He’s not going to break the lines, run beyond the forwards. He has no pace. He’s also not going to play with his back to goal and hold the play up.

Rothwell mainly played as either a left midfielder or a number 10 for Blackburn.
The amount of goals he scored is irrelevant.
He was known to be agile and quick, and therefore nothing like Norwood. He's clearly lost his legs but coming through the Man Utd youth system he mainly operated as a winger or number 10.

 

[ben1987]

Rothwell mainly played as either a left midfielder or a number 10 for Blackburn.
The amount of goals he scored is irrelevant.
He was known to be agile and quick, and therefore nothing like Norwood. He's clearly lost his legs but coming through the Man Utd youth system he mainly operated as a winger or number 10.

That’s not how I remember him, or the internet.

He was a left sided central midfielder

 

[ckpe147]

That’s not how I remember him, or the internet.

He was a left sided central midfielder

Blackburn had Buckley, Travis, Evans and Bradley Johnson as centre midfielders. Dack and Rothwell shared the 10, (mainly Dack) and you had Reda Kadra (remember him?) and Rothwell on the wings, along with BBD..

 

[Pintor75]

Sorry but Rothwell is very poor and shouldn't be anywhere near the starting line-up or bench.

Makes you wonder why we signed him, I'm sure wilder see you tube clips (see Cannon) and thinks he's decent

 

[Houston_Blade]

What was Rothwell when he played for Blackburn?

Hopefully not ‘slow & unathletic’ otherwise it’s another nail in the coffin of our scouting department, because that’s what we appear to have.

 

[Uganda Blade]

Hopefully not ‘slow & unathletic’ otherwise it’s another nail in the coffin of our scouting department, because that’s what we appear to have.

In the interests of balance, I thought we looked far better against Bochum with Rothwell and Arblaster than Peck and Jairo.
Though a half-time rocket might have also played a part in the improvement.

 

[Guesty]

What was Rothwell when he played for Blackburn?

A chirpy cunt, according to Ollie Norwood.

 

[NerdyBlade]

Used to play off the left quite a lot, when he was quick. Then settled into what was usually a left side CM role

He became increasingly productive with goals and assists but was rarely used as a 10

Increasingly productive? Maybe with assists, but goals he got 11 in 161

 

[SUFC Guy]

We do have some decent players, but we are lacking pace, height and flair. We are so pedestrian, and that will prevent us from being a top side in the division.

Height is sorted if we sign Souttar. A tall pacey midfielder should not be a problem to get. Flair is a whole different beast though

 

[Nick Jansky]

This is believed to be because none of the Bellfour brides were allowed to see the faeces of their intended until the wedding night itself .

This explains so much, but raises yet further questions. Questions and concerns.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Increasingly productive? Maybe with assists, but goals he got 11 in 161

I'm mainly thinking of his Southampton spell

 

[71Blade]

I actually see some methods to the madness, if we're keeping Peck, which i think we will, then Rothwell will be pushed forward to an attacking midfielder, he's creative enough, and i think it limits his need to be so defensively minded which in turn limits his game.

Rothwell worries me he gives the ball away so much and we dont need to be that loose with the ball. Simple passes missing the target. I dont mind if these are defence splitting through balls but sideways 10 meter passes going astray. Concerns for me

 

[Houston_Blade]

Height is sorted if we sign Souttar. A tall pacey midfielder should not be a problem to get. Flair is a whole different beast though

Soumare might have been classed as a ‘tall, pacy midfielder’, the problem was he learned ball control from Nick Montgomery.

 

[Nick Jansky]

Soumare might have been classed as a ‘tall, pacy midfielder’, the problem was he learned ball control from Nick Montgomery.

A lot of the time his ball control and distribution were very good. Just very inconsistent.

 

[Fernandopartridge]

And yet despite that you jumped up little shit, we've spent just about double the time in the highest league, 63 seasons compared to your 34! You are a nothing club that has to manufacture rivalries with every club because nobody gives a shit about you, look at your lot coming on other teams boards. I repeat, non descript city with a sweet of deluded fans that would give them at s6 a run for their money. See you next season.

Mate you've spat your sausage roll all over your fleece with that outburst

 

[MosboroughBlade]

Mate you've spat your sausage roll all over your fleece with that outburst

Just do one. You are on our forum remember! Titcake.

 

[calcalcal]

Mate you've spat your sausage roll all over your fleece with that outburst

We dont have fleeces here. Thats just the animal botherers of Wrexham and yourselves. Remember to use lube sparingly when entering s6

 

[Champagneblade]

Seems to be some talk of a deal 6m +2m add ons being agreed and Hamer not playing tomorrow.

Guess we’ll see. On that basis, it seems Leicester were more determined to keep Souttar as he’s already played in the League Cup today.

How do we feel about that figure?

 

[Fernandopartridge]

Just do one. You are on our forum remember! Titcake.

Been a member longer than you, show some respect

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Seems to be some talk of a deal 6m +2m add ons being agreed and Hamer not playing tomorrow.

Guess we’ll see. On that basis, it seems Leicester were more determined to keep Souttar as he’s already played in the League Cup today.

How do we feel about that figure?

Couldn't expect more

 

[MosboroughBlade]

Been a member longer than you, show some respect

Respect? Yet again you are on our forum, clown. I know cov is that boring but surely you have something else to do, like go and play on a motorway.

 

[Captain Obvious]

Seems to be some talk of a deal 6m +2m add ons being agreed and Hamer not playing tomorrow.

Guess we’ll see. On that basis, it seems Leicester were more determined to keep Souttar as he’s already played in the League Cup today.

How do we feel about that figure?

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[Greenwich Blade]

Respect? Yet again you are on our forum, clown. I know cov is that boring but surely you have something else to do, like go and play on a motorway.

Go easy on him; he's had a tough life. Not only does he waste his life by spending all Saturday in bed with a woman, he was conceived on Helvellyn.

 

[MosboroughBlade]

Go easy on him; he's had a tough life. Not only does he waste his life by spending all Saturday in bed with a woman, he was conceived on Helvellyn.

"They did it everywhere"

 

[djbaldken]

A lot of the time his ball control and distribution were very good. Just very inconsistent.

Unfortunately his inconsistency was very consistent!

 

[Upton_Blade]

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The panacea that cures all ills.

 

[Upton_Blade]

Lets hope so. Then its done and everyone can move on. Its best all round. Coventry sign the player they want (cant help but think its more the romance of bringing back an ex favourite for a 'bargain price' and bringing him 'home'), the lad gets a bumper pay rise and a longer contract for financial security for life (probably his last chance to get such a deal), United get a reasonable fee for a player in the last year of his contract who doesnt want to engage in contract renewal talks, and we save money from his existing very decent wages. Whats to say also that Hamer wouldnt go through the motions if we turned it down, knowing that he can sign a pre contract with Coventry in less than 5 months time?

The above aside, personally speaking, i dont want a player to be at the Lane playing for us, who doesnt really want to be here. Not good for the player or club, he doesnt want to get injured as he wants away, whilst everytime he doesnt play well he would be accused of not putting the effort in etc and doing ' a Lunny'.

Hes a luxury player for the championship and on his game he is really good. He also has many days when he isnt 'on his game'. Id have liked the lad to stay as a fan, but once it waa clear he wasnt entertaining stopping longer then a decision to move him on has to be made provided the money offered isnt daft. The £5.5m (if true) isnt brilliant but then we are dealing with the above mentioned realities and in the circumstances, its probably best for all concerned to take it and move on. Lets use the money to bring in some younger quicker more phyisically robust players who can last more than 60 mins a game.

This is the issue. We won't.

It'll either be a journeyman "culture carrier" like BBD or a Prem loan that we have no chance of ever signing so this time next year we are in better position.

 

[tommy]

Has anyone thought about it might be mind games being played from wilder with him saying hamer not engaged in contract talks with us .... maybe hinting to him we will sell u if U don't ect ....I have heard so many times he's happy with us ect ...got mates who see him most weeks shopping at Aldi in dronfield and they say he's always happy n chatting with them ....I know press are saying bids rejected ect ...but there maybe a outside chance he signs a new contract???

 

[Broomhall Blade]

Seems to be some talk of a deal 6m +2m add ons being agreed and Hamer not playing tomorrow.

Guess we’ll see. On that basis, it seems Leicester were more determined to keep Souttar as he’s already played in the League Cup today.

How do we feel about that figure?

I hope those add ons are not dependent on Coventry staying up because they won't be worth the paper its written on.