I love me some Phipps quotes

[FTPE]

Completely stole from a BM poster-

We considered Maynard but he was 'not for us'

O'Grady deal collapsed simply due to him being back in Brightons plans

On the transfer window as a whole he says "Overall, a few disappointments, but some great lads in, the team kept together, and some great extensions."

We had 'Plans from A to E'

Diego still refusing to sign

On Matty Done he says "he's been playing forward and doing well. Think you'll like what Matty adds."

 

[SwissBlade]

Jim also posted this on Twitter:

@JamesDPhipps:We have not given up. A number of candidates are out for mixed reasons (unwilling seller, unwilling player, outbid, injury).

So trying to put names in those boxes:
Unwilling seller: Brighton & HA - Ogrady
Unwilling player: ? Perhaps Danny Graham
Outbid: Cardiff - Doyle
Injury: Bradshaw

 

[SwissBlade]

The unwilling player could also be Leon Clarke

 

[FTPE]

Jim also posted this on Twitter:


So trying to put names in those boxes:
Unwilling seller: Brighton & HA - Ogrady
Unwilling player: ? Perhaps Danny Graham
Outbid: Cardiff - Doyle
Injury: Bradshaw

Just hoping the unwilling player got marked off the list early.
I don't know much about how transfers work but if he was unwilling when the JTW opened then he still would have been last night.
Surely the easy part is knowing if a player wants to come to you.
Bradshaw being injured makes sense too, although done has a knock too

 

[Revolution]

Injury doesn't normally necessarily stop us signing people, so that's progress.

 

[Worksop_Blade]

Leon Clarke has done his time in the pub league so fair play on him if he was the unwilling.

I don't think we can compete with Cardiff, I mean they have loads of cash to spend, they sold a full back for over £1.5m last week!

As soon as O'Grady became fashionable and BHA saw he wasn't as bad as he first looks they weren't going to let him go for all the poofs on the pier.

Did I not read on here someone put Bradshaw has dodgy hamstrings? Maybe UTD saw him twang one the other and decided that glass footballer is enough.

 

[Rossb123]

I found it embarrassing on twitter yesterday the level of abuse Jim was receiving. We sign a attacking midfield/ striker who has been prolific this season and again fans aren't happy!

Best transfer window in years for me, I genuinely believe we have the best squad in the league now. Pressure's on you now Mr Clough you have the tools.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

I found it embarrassing on twitter yesterday the level of abuse Jim was receiving. We sign a attacking midfield/ striker who has been prolific this season and again fans aren't happy!

Best transfer window in years for me, I genuinely believe we have the best squad in the league now. Pressure's on you now Mr Clough you have the tools.

But he's playing catch up.

Leader of the pack next season.

 

[SwissBlade]

I found it embarrassing on twitter yesterday the level of abuse Jim was receiving. We sign a attacking midfield/ striker who has been prolific this season and again fans aren't happy!

Best transfer window in years for me, I genuinely believe we have the best squad in the league now. Pressure's on you now Mr Clough you have the tools.

I think he's added well. The Squad that he put together in August was strong, but its taken a long time for players to find their positions and form, Basham and McEveley are big examples, we've also struggled with niggling and long term injuries which hasn't helped. But in recent weeks, even before the main January signings came in we've had a number of players suddenly hitting form - Murphy, Scoogs, Harris, JCR to name a few.

Adding the quality that we have in January (and you could also include Che and Kieran Wallace to that list) has been excellent, all are pretty much ready to slot in and importantly are as good or better than what we've got.

We've done well to release players too, players not making the first team have been allowed to go and that makes things very healthy in and around the first team. Perhaps only Collins staying around when he's not wanted by Clough, but as we've seen with Clough in the past, whilst they're still at the club, they still get chances, but i think its unlikely with Collins.

I think the thing that people have been getting at is that we haven't got O'Grady, Doyle or a similar player. It was the clear target and the club from Clough to Phipps have stated that this was the aim. Bringing in Matty Done though, perhaps shows that difference this year. He's perhaps not the first choice, but he was one of the ones on the list, not a panic buy, he's got goals in him and he's in form.

So a good transfer window for me. Ideal to compliment the promotion push

 

[FTPE]

I think he's added well. The Squad that he put together in August was strong, but its taken a long time for players to find their positions and form, Basham and McEveley are big examples, we've also struggled with niggling and long term injuries which hasn't helped. But in recent weeks, even before the main January signings came in we've had a number of players suddenly hitting form - Murphy, Scoogs, Harris, JCR to name a few.

Adding the quality that we have in January (and you could also include Che and Kieran Wallace to that list) has been excellent, all are pretty much ready to slot in and importantly are as good or better than what we've got.

We've done well to release players too, players not making the first team have been allowed to go and that makes things very healthy in and around the first team. Perhaps only Collins staying around when he's not wanted by Clough, but as we've seen with Clough in the past, whilst they're still at the club, they still get chances, but i think its unlikely with Collins.

I think the thing that people have been getting at is that we haven't got O'Grady, Doyle or a similar player. It was the clear target and the club from Clough to Phipps have stated that this was the aim. Bringing in Matty Done though, perhaps shows that difference this year. He's perhaps not the first choice, but he was one of the ones on the list, not a panic buy, he's got goals in him and he's in form.

So a good transfer window for me. Ideal to compliment the promotion push

To be honest hearing the players who are just hitting form,
Reminding me who we've brought in early in the window,
And just listing the quality we've kept hold of really puts things into perspective.
The only thing that concerns me is this ....

 

[FTPE]

LEAGUE ONE 2014-2015 - TOP SCORERS

Pos.PlayerGoalsTeam
1Eoin Doyle21Chesterfield
2Andrew Williams18Swindon Town
3Jonathan Forte14Oldham Athletic
4Ian Henderson12Rochdale
4Tom Bradshaw12Walsall
4Dele Alli12Milton Keynes Dons
7Conor Hourihane11Barnsley
7Joe Garner11Preston North End
9Cody McDonald10Gillingham
9Michael Smith10Swindon Town
9Paddy Madden10Scunthorpe United
9Fred Sears10Colchester United
9Aaron Wilbraham10Bristol City
9Matt Done10Rochdale
9Benik Afobe10Milton Keynes Dons
16Peter Vincenti9Rochdale
16Will Grigg9Milton Keynes Dons
16Izale McLeod9Crawley Town
19Garry Thompson8Notts County
19Marcus Maddison8Peterborough United
21Devante Cole7Milton Keynes Dons
21Kieran Agard7Bristol City
21Jon Obika7Swindon Town
21Chris Dagnall7Leyton Orient
25Paul Gallagher6Preston North End
25Jamie Murphy6Sheffield United
25Darius Henderson6Leyton Orient
25Conor Washington6Peterborough United
25Mark McNulty6Sheffield United
25Ben Williamson6Port Vale
31Nicholas Ajose5Crewe Alexandra
31Aden Flint5Bristol City
31Gavin Massey5Colchester United
31Sam Winnall5Barnsley
31Sam Clucas5Chesterfield
31Bradley Dack5Gillingham
31Kyle Vassell5Peterborough United
31David Mooney5Leyton Orient
31Jay Emmanuel-Thomas5Bristol City
31James Hanson5Bradford City
31Tom Pope5Port Vale
31Carl Baker5Milton Keynes Dons
43Calvin Andrew4Rochdale
43Colin Daniel4Port Vale
43Ben Davies4Sheffield United
43Curtis Main4Doncaster Rovers
43Jim O'Brien4Coventry City
43Stephen Dobbie4Fleetwood Town
43Marvin Elliott4Crawley Town

 

[Darthblade]

I found it embarrassing on twitter yesterday the level of abuse Jim was receiving. We sign a attacking midfield/ striker who has been prolific this season and again fans aren't happy!

Best transfer window in years for me, I genuinely believe we have the best squad in the league now. Pressure's on you now Mr Clough you have the tools.

What is embarrassing is that a Club of our stature, pulling crowds of 18,000+, can find it so completely impossible to sign a decent proven striker in nearly 3 years. THAT, is embarrassing and demonstrates that for all the good things happening at the Club, there is still a significant degree of incompetence at the top !!
We still do not have goals in the squad; some have been saying even recently that Hidgon will come good but there is absolutely no evidence of a decent, prolific striker in our squad who will score the goals to get us into the play-offs this season.
Prepare yourselves for more disappointment ......
UTB & FTP

 

[HillmortonBlade]

Expect the worse and Hope for the Best. Though I do feel that in the absence of 20+ player, goals across the team has left me feeling decidedly more optimistic than usual.

 

[Grecian2000]

LEAGUE ONE 2014-2015 - TOP SCORERS


25Darius Henderson6Leyton Orient

Read 'em and weep Flouncy Bollocks (sorry it's still Houso for another few weeks).

 

[Sheff de party]

As soon as O'Grady became fashionable and BHA saw he wasn't as bad as he first looks they weren't going to let him go for all the poofs on the pier.

Really? It's 2015 you know.

*shakes head

 

[FTPE]

Really? It's 2015 you know.

*shakes head

You know gays and other other minorities aren't as uptight as some of the PC Brigade make out you know?
Someone has just compared tinchy stryder to the crazy frog haha
He's been bollocked for being racist?! How's that racist?
Ugly is ugly, it might be nasty but telling people it's 2015 ain't ever going to stop that

 

[Kenilworth]

2014-15- the year you can be demonstrably outraged on social media on behalf of someone else who doesn't really give a toss what the other wanker said in the first place

 

[Sheff de party]

You know gays and other other minorities aren't as uptight as some of the PC Brigade make out you know?
Someone has just compared tinchy stryder to the crazy frog haha
He's been bollocked for being racist?! How's that racist?
Ugly is ugly, it might be nasty but telling people it's 2015 ain't ever going to stop that

Being gay was illegal is 1967 and still broadly considered a mental illness until 1973. As of 2014, gay marriage is legal, so I would have thought quoting the year was particularly relevant.

 

[FTPE]

Being gay was illegal is 1967 and still broadly considered a mental illness until 1973. As of 2014, gay marriage is legal, so I would have thought quoting the year was particularly relevant.

Mate if that hurt you so much, I mean really bothered you and got under your skin then I apologise. I'm not one of those who class bullying of any kind as just "banter" but there's a line and it seems people jump on the bandwagon when there was really no issue in the first place.

 

[alcoblade]

What is embarrassing is that a Club of our stature, pulling crowds of 18,000+, can find it so completely impossible to sign a decent proven striker in nearly 3 years. THAT, is embarrassing and demonstrates that for all the good things happening at the Club, there is still a significant degree of incompetence at the top !!
We still do not have goals in the squad; some have been saying even recently that Hidgon will come good but there is absolutely no evidence of a decent, prolific striker in our squad who will score the goals to get us into the play-offs this season.
Prepare yourselves for more disappointment ......
UTB & FTP

I share the disappointment at us not signing a striker, but remain convinced that our lack of goals is more down to our approach, for the first 50 or 60 minutes of every game, than it is to the quality of our players / strikers.
UTB

 

[Keef Chedwyn]

Really? It's 2015 you know.

*shakes head

Tut tut. He'll be talking about darkies next.

 

[Worksop_Blade]

Really? It's 2015 you know.

*shakes head

Alright I'll make it more current for you, so you don't get offended...

For all the bankers bonuses in London
For all the families at the food banks
For all the Muslims held in police custody without charge
For all the peodophiles hiding behind power and fame
For all the 20+ year olds unable to buy their first houses
For all the UKIP brainwashing to be done before May
For all the working class kids unable to afford a higher education anymore
For all the working class adults without work or on zero hour contracts
For all the millions in the bank accounts of Westminister frontbenchers
For all the EU Nationals seeking work in Britain
For all the overweight adults and children slowly killing themselves and the NHS
For all the pensioners too poor to heat their homes this winter
For all the Nurses this country can't find the money to pay for but can find the money to maintain Trident.
For all the waiting times at A&E's across the UK.

Is that more 2015 for you Mr Non Offensive SDP?

 

[Sheff de party]

Mate if that hurt you so much, I mean really bothered you and got under your skin then I apologise. I'm not one of those who class bullying of any kind as just "banter" but there's a line and it seems people jump on the bandwagon when there was really no issue in the first place.

Not that offended! Just think it's an outdated expression that we probably shouldn't use.

And I'm with you on the Tinah Temper thing based on what I know (which is what you told me).

 

[Sheff de party]

Alright I'll make it more current for you, so you don't get offended...

For all the bankers bonuses in London
For all the families at the food banks
For all the Muslims held in police custody without charge
For all the peodophiles hiding behind power and fame
For all the 20+ year olds unable to buy their first houses
For all the UKIP brainwashing to be done before May
For all the working class kids unable to afford a higher education anymore
For all the working class adults without work or on zero hour contracts
For all the millions in the bank accounts of Westminister frontbenchers
For all the EU Nationals seeking work in Britain
For all the overweight adults and children slowly killing themselves and the NHS
For all the pensioners too poor to heat their homes this winter
For all the Nurses this country can't find the money to pay for but can find the money to maintain Trident.
For all the waiting times at A&E's across the UK.

Is that more 2015 for you Mr Non Offensive SDP?

You truly can't see the difference between that list and your original comment?

Wow.

 

[Darthblade]

Alright I'll make it more current for you, so you don't get offended...

For all the bankers bonuses in London
For all the families at the food banks
For all the Muslims held in police custody without charge
For all the peodophiles hiding behind power and fame
For all the 20+ year olds unable to buy their first houses
For all the UKIP brainwashing to be done before May
For all the working class kids unable to afford a higher education anymore
For all the working class adults without work or on zero hour contracts
For all the millions in the bank accounts of Westminister frontbenchers
For all the EU Nationals seeking work in Britain
For all the overweight adults and children slowly killing themselves and the NHS
For all the pensioners too poor to heat their homes this winter
For all the Nurses this country can't find the money to pay for but can find the money to maintain Trident.
For all the waiting times at A&E's across the UK.

Is that more 2015 for you Mr Non Offensive SDP?

OMG ...... wtf is all that leftie crap doing on here and more to the point ...... where did it come from !!!???!!!
UTB & FTP

 

[FTPE]

Fellas-fellas....
Basically Phipps is awesome and whether we get a striker or not I need to stop bring mardy and get behind this promotion march

 

[FTPE]

Fellas-fellas....
Basically Phipps is awesome and whether we get a striker or not I need to stop bring mardy and get behind this promotion march

 

[FTPE]

Fellas-fellas....
Basically Phipps is awesome and whether we get a striker or not I need to stop bring mardy and get behind this promotion march

 

[FTPE]

Fellas-fellas....
Basically Phipps is awesome and whether we get a striker or not I need to stop bring mardy and get behind this promotion march

 

[FTPE]

Bollocks, my phone just exploded and I'm too stupid to know how to delete my 6 posts.
Ah well, gets my point across