Gone Elsewhere Matt Richie

[Yellarbellyblade]

... but still a long way from where he wants to be.

Yes I know, it was a poor attempt at humour captain

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Yes I know, it was a poor attempt at humour captain

Apologies, hard sometimes to get subtle banter on the internet.

 

[Frank the tank]

If you are a club reliant on developing youth then these kind of players are essential to help them along

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

We do have a good number of what I'd consider senior types to be fair, who ensure a good squad mentality. They're just not all over 30:

Bash
Sharp
Stevens
Norwood
Fleck
Egan
Robinson
Baldock

But one like Ritchie is on another level to most. And all those have been here a long time. Having a fresh old man can help greatly

 

[Belvedere Blade]

 

[bonobo]

I know we have a stack of left sided players, but if Matt Ritchie could be relied on for his fitness, I would happily swap out one of Khadra and McAtee. I know centre mid will be a priority, but I think the lack of quality crossing undermines so much good work we do, especially against teams who sit deep and defend, could give us another level.

 

[Wright1889]

McAtee just keeps getting better, keep.

 

[Stevo]

I'd have him in Jan on a short term contract, pain in the arse to defend against,.could get us over the line

 

[BLADES1988]

Thought we were looking to offload ageing players?

 

[Le Cynique]

Thought we were looking to offload ageing players?

I wouldn't count loans in that. If it's someone who can do a short term job for us, I'd be for it.

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

I wouldn't count loans in that. If it's someone who can do a short term job for us, I'd be for it.

Agreed. Old boy Martin Cranie didn't do bad did he?

 

[BLADES1988]

Agreed. Old boy Martin Cranie didn't do bad did he?

Actually would still take stears n all. I take it all back

 

[gaffablade]

We do have a good number of what I'd consider senior types to be fair, who ensure a good squad mentality. They're just not all over 30:

Bash
Sharp
Stevens
Norwood
Fleck
Egan
Robinson
Baldock

But one like Ritchie is on another level to most. And all those have been here a long time. Having a fresh old man can help greatly

Like Clarke?

 

[pommpey]

Richie's still capable. No idea where he'd fit in though. He's more 'attacking winger' material.

He's from Gosport. Tried asking my daughter in law out way before she was an item with my son. He had just moved from Pompey to Bournemouth and she had no idea or interest in who the fuck he said or thought he was and got the big fuck off pill. She's a bit 'way above his payscale' looks wise. The ugly little cunt.

pommpey

 

[Bladesthorpe]

McAtee just keeps getting better, keep.

One good 45 mins, otherwise been absolute rubbish.

 

[CaptainMorgans]

One good 45 mins, otherwise been absolute rubbish.

He's been improving every week.
Maybe not at the rate we'd have hoped for, but he's had really limited minutes due to the form of others.
That big performance down in Cardiff will have done him the world of good.

It's his first season of men's football. Let's give him time.

Definitely has not been "absolute rubbish" either. He's shown some great technique and ability, albeit mostly in flashes.

He can only improve and isn't costing us much.
He'll be needed.
There's no way Berge & Ndiaye will be available every single game.

 

[Wright1889]

One good 45 mins, otherwise been absolute rubbish.

I said this prior to those 45 mins, my point still stands.

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Bump

 

[Bladezz]

Not sure how I feel about this… would provide good cover down the left hand side. But doesn’t sound like game changing investment that we were promised.

Would like to ask Des why he sees this as a good signing?

 

[jono_t2000]

34 year old free transfer.

Pulling out the big guns now

 

[William Carey]

What a shit signing that would be. 34 years old and way past it now. Not happy with this at all. We need to be going for younger players than that whose transfer value can increase.

However again we are linked with another winger, Wilder is definitely changing formation next season.

 

[Bladezz]

Just realised Des is using his links to Bournemouth again. Seems if you played for Bournemouth you’re in.

 

[RowTBlade10]

Makes sense, great experience, relatively cheap in terms of no fee,

Looking at teams that have won championship in previous years - they all have an old head or two to help bolster the experience

 

[NerdyBlade]

Love how we're covering all bases with Des - Young and talented with Brooks, old and a wanker with Ritchie

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

I dont really understand this one. The only thing I could guess is he's looking at filling the void of lack of leaders. Nearly 35 - Plays RWB or RW but so do Bogle & Shackleton. Maybe we're changing formation if we're going for wingers.

 

[billyblademan]

Every team needs a golden oldie. Question is whether he's past it or not. Given we basically have nobody older than 30 (is JLT our eldest?), I can see the merit in bringing someone like Ritchie in, as long as he has the ability to meaningfully contribute still.

 

[Rodley]

Is this another transfer lined up by (checks around for EFL listening devices) our 10-year SUFC staff legend and current employee of the month Tes Daylor?

 

[jono_t2000]

I dont really understand this one, probably filling the void of lack of leaders. Nearly 35 - Plays RWB or RW but so do Bogle & Shackleton. Maybe we're changing formation if we're going for wingers.

If we're playing with wingers then I would stick with 21 year old little Benie.

Much better out wide than as a central striker and was originally a winger anyway.

 

[William Carey]

He will probably still want to be on good wages, at 34, nearly 35 it’s a straight no from me, awful decision please don’t. Good experience but he’s too old now.

 

[mattbianco1]

Decent cover in a few positions, vastly experienced, but a bit underwhelming