James Wallace

[itsinyerblood]

In breaking news.....there is a James Wallace thread disguised as a Higopotamus discussion buried in here.

From several people I know who've attended the pre-season games, Wallace is looking strong and bursting at the seams to get involved when the season starts. I do hope so, he'll add height, strength, purpose, and his all round game will improve each time he slips his boots on. Can't wait to see him play.

 

[BornOnShorehamStreet]

This has intrigued me all preseason Matt. why do people think this? Surely it's just blind optimism that he will turn it round?

I'm fairly sure we all Agreed he was garbage last season. So, why would this year be different? I aren't having a go, I'm just wondering why so many people are so convinced he'll become some superstar this season.

Looks like a lumbering talentless striker on his way out the last time I saw him! Where's the evidence it will be any different this year?

Here's the answer - which I agree with totally. NC was so short of tactical nous in many areas and bringing the best out of Higdon was one of his biggest failings IMHO

Any striker outside the top half dozen in the world would look lumbering when the team around them play slow laboured football that gives little but balls 6inch over their head.

Providing the service is right then Higdon will score goals. That is more than a certainty in my eyes

 

[Fulwood Blade]

This has intrigued me all preseason Matt. why do people think this? Surely it's just blind optimism that he will turn it round?

I'm fairly sure we all Agreed he was garbage last season. So, why would this year be different? I aren't having a go, I'm just wondering why so many people are so convinced he'll become some superstar this season.

Looks like a lumbering talentless striker on his way out the last time I saw him! Where's the evidence it will be any different this year?

I'll offer up a reason:

Clough wanted to play with a big lad up front - and wanted COG all pre-season.
When it didn't happen we brought in Higdon late on - he clearly was not fit.
Started well, goal v Brizzle, but that was on the back of serious disruption with centre halves and Doyle.
Higdon, just picked up niggly injuries then was sent off v Chezzer early on in the season.
Out of team, Mcnuts tried up front.
Brought back - 2 goals in league cup via MK Dons.
Got injured again
COG brought in for a month.
Swindon (twats) targeted him in the first half to get him sent off - disgraceful tactics.
United continued to be linked with COG and Davis - what should Higdon think?

Yes, he looked garbage at times, but all through the season things just didn't drop for him.

All of that doesn't make him a bad person or a shit player - just unlucky.

All of us want a successful United and if Higdon wants to "show Blades supporters" what he can really do, then good luck to him - it might just save us lots of dosh IF he comes good. I just find it incredible that some fans seem to want him to fail.

I know some won't like it, but some of our fans seem to think, shit when he joined and shit all the time he is here. Perhaps Adkins can work some magic on him.

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[Grecian2000]

I just find it incredible that some fans seem to want him to fail.

I know some won't like it, but some of our fans seem to think, shit when he joined and shit all the time he is here. Perhaps Adkins can work some magic on him.

Go on then I'll ask.

Where are these people who want him to fail? Point me to that evidence.

People are taking the piss out of his efforts because they were poor and, whatever the reason, he didn't perform last season. Might be Clough's inneptitude, might be his own efforts, might be bad luck, might be because our fans are cunts (1st option for some) BUT whatever it was he just wasn't at the races.
Now a lot of people have written him off as someone who can't turn it around (I'm not convinced) but I'm sure (nay absolutely positive) that every one of us would be happy as Larry if he comes back leaner than twiggy and scoring like Shearer.

As for James Wallace, I like what I saw, but I want to see a lot more this season.

 

[BushBlade]

In breaking news.....there is a James Wallace thread disguised as a Higopotamus discussion buried in here.

From several people I know who've attended the pre-season games, Wallace is looking strong and bursting at the seams to get involved when the season starts. I do hope so, he'll add height, strength, purpose, and his all round game will improve each time he slips his boots on. Can't wait to see him play.

Hopefully, with Adkins' background in physio, he's in pretty safe hands.

 

[Guesty]

Go on then I'll ask.

Where are these people who want him to fail? Point me to that evidence.

People are taking the piss out of his efforts because they were poor and, whatever the reason, he didn't perform last season. Might be Clough's inneptitude, might be his own efforts, might be bad luck, might be because our fans are cunts (1st option for some) BUT whatever it was he just wasn't at the races.
Now a lot of people have written him off as someone who can't turn it around (I'm not convinced) but I'm sure (nay absolutely positive) that every one of us would be happy as Larry if he comes back leaner than twiggy and scoring like Shearer.

As for James Wallace, I like what I saw, but I want to see a lot more this season.

Absolutely, I and I'm sure many others are willing to look a bit daft if Higdon starts scoring goals like it's going out of style.

 

[blader]

I'll offer up a reason:

Clough wanted to play with a big lad up front - and wanted COG all pre-season.
When it didn't happen we brought in Higdon late on - he clearly was not fit.
Started well, goal v Brizzle, but that was on the back of serious disruption with centre halves and Doyle.
Higdon, just picked up niggly injuries then was sent off v Chezzer early on in the season.
Out of team, Mcnuts tried up front.
Brought back - 2 goals in league cup via MK Dons.
Got injured again
COG brought in for a month.
Swindon (twats) targeted him in the first half to get him sent off - disgraceful tactics.
United continued to be linked with COG and Davis - what should Higdon think?

Yes, he looked garbage at times, but all through the season things just didn't drop for him.

All of that doesn't make him a bad person or a shit player - just unlucky.

All of us want a successful United and if Higdon wants to "show Blades supporters" what he can really do, then good luck to him - it might just save us lots of dosh IF he comes good. I just find it incredible that some fans seem to want him to fail.

I know some won't like it, but some of our fans seem to think, shit when he joined and shit all the time he is here. Perhaps Adkins can work some magic on him.

UTB

Ok I have a couple of responses to this. Firstly, can we put to bet 'I find it amazing that some want him to fail'. That's in the top 3 worst things said on the forum all the time. No one wants him to fail, obviously. Theres a difference, which I'm sure you recognise yourself, between wanting someone to succeed and believing they are capable of doing. In fact, a world of difference between the two.

Secondly, Swindon targeted him? Oh boohoo Michael. If he can't handle teams targetting him then what's the point anyway? There's a good and justified reason for targeting him, because he is clumsy and hot headed. Damn right they would target him, just like I'd expect us to do to another player in a similar mould.

Also, us Getting linked to other players. Again, boohoo! If that makes a difference he has no strength of character and will never make it.

Look I'm not against the guy at all, and yes I want a successful United. However, I saw plenty of him last season and at no point did he look like a striker capable of leading the line for the league champions. I've got no problem with people believing he will magically improve 10 fold over summer (at what, 31?) by I don't share that faith.

Again, compare him to strikers of the previous champions and Higdon (in more ways than one) just isn't in their league. Good luck to the guy, but I'd prefer to put our league hopes on a different and better quality of player.

 

[Pierre's PC]

Looks like a lumbering talentless striker

Look I'm not against the guy at all

wait...wat?

 

[blader]

wait...wat?

As a character, which Fulwood implied.

I definitely don't think he's good enough to win a team League 1.

I hope that's cleared it up for you.

 

[Lord Bos of Eckington.]

Any striker outside the top half dozen in the world would look lumbering when the team around them play slow laboured football that gives little but balls 6inch over their head.

Providing the service is right then Higdon will score goals. That is more than a certainty in my eyes

Give the bloke the right service and he will deliver and score.

Just think if we had signed that bloke called Stevie May for 6 times as much . He gets the service, never delivers and like Paul Williams , couldn't hit a shit house door . We then would have the right to moan or criticise.

Just hoping we have quite a few rejuvenated surprise packages this season.

In saying all that , if we don't sort the 2no CB positions out , i can see us missing out on automatic .

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[Pierre's PC]

As a character, which Fulwood implied.

I definitely don't think he's good enough to win a team League 1.

I hope that's cleared it up for you.

The same way you refuse to accept context for Higdons performances last season, I refuse to accept context when cherry picking posts for quotations.

 

[stringjunior]

Swindon (twats)

Wrong thread #winky smiley thing#

 

[blader]

The same way you refuse to accept context for Higdons performances last season, I refuse to accept context when cherry picking posts for quotations.

Well ok, if you somehow think Higdon will become the 20 goal a season striker we need to go up, then good for you. I don't. He'll be 32 come September, there's no reason he will improve that much.

I think if we had signed a 32 year old from Oldham, who scored half a dozen goals last season, our fans would be up in arms. However, because he belongs to us people are applying blind faith IMO. He didn't improve as the season went on (in fact quite the opposite) his fitness is still a doubt, he won't be any quicker and will be equally as hot headed as he was before. Hardly a recipe for a top League 1 striker.

There's cause for optimism with McNulty as he's young and ever improving. Quite the opposite to Higdon.

 

[Pierre's PC]

there's no reason he will improve that much.

Apart from one, slightly important area that you don't seem to wish to acknowledge - Service.

If and at this point that's all we have, service improves to the front men then we will score more goals. Unless you think of course, that everyone else involved other than Higdon would have more opportunities to score if the ball comes to them in the right areas.

 

[blader]

Apart from one, slightly important area that you don't seem to wish to acknowledge - Service.

If and at this point that's all we have, service improves to the front men then we will score more goals. Unless you think of course, that everyone else involved other than Higdon would have more opportunities to score if the ball comes to them in the right areas.

Slight amendment, I think other strikers are more capable of getting into serviceable/goal scoring positions. I also think we need a striker who is close to capable of staying up with Murphy once he beats the full back. Again, I just don't think Higgo has it in him

 

[SandyMcBlade]

I think Higgo and Collins are the only people we have who can head a ball but I doubt either one is the answer to the question...

 

[Lord Bos of Eckington.]

I'll offer up a reason:

Clough wanted to play with a big lad up front - and wanted COG all pre-season.
When it didn't happen we brought in Higdon late on - he clearly was not fit.
Started well, goal v Brizzle, but that was on the back of serious disruption with centre halves and Doyle.
Higdon, just picked up niggly injuries then was sent off v Chezzer early on in the season.
Out of team, Mcnuts tried up front.
Brought back - 2 goals in league cup via MK Dons.
Got injured again
COG brought in for a month.
Swindon (twats) targeted him in the first half to get him sent off - disgraceful tactics.
United continued to be linked with COG and Davis - what should Higdon think?

Yes, he looked garbage at times, but all through the season things just didn't drop for him.

All of that doesn't make him a bad person or a shit player - just unlucky.

All of us want a successful United and if Higdon wants to "show Blades supporters" what he can really do, then good luck to him - it might just save us lots of dosh IF he comes good. I just find it incredible that some fans seem to want him to fail.

I know some won't like it, but some of our fans seem to think, shit when he joined and shit all the time he is here. Perhaps Adkins can work some magic on him.

UTB

Never mind how much we debate players such as Wallace , Higdon , Couts and being unlucky .

We as a club have to get rid of the unlucky tag in everything we do .

Adkins may finally the bloke who breaks the curse for players , fans and club.

We do need a bit of magic , luck and fate on our side for once . Lets hope

UTB

 

[Aston max]

Someone alert the Hallamshire.

What FA ?
Cloughie and crimes against centre halves

 

[metalblade]

I have the feeling Higdon could be next seasons HMS Ship and will chip in with close on 15 goals. OK he is as slow as hell but he has the knack of getting goals given half a chance. as for the CB problem I can see us getting at least one on a season long loan, I wonder if we can take a look at some up and coming defenders from Newcastle or dare I say it Hull City when we play the friendlies.