The lad Brooks

[sheffielder]

I think it’s easy to forget he hasn’t started a game before this season. Yes he is a great prospect but you have to weigh up whether chucking him in to start would benefit us all in the long run. Let him learn his trade.

 

[BornOnShorehamStreet]

Don't worry, loads of teams will pay us over the odds so we can replace Sharp and Clarke - I don't think. Brooks is worth what the market says he's worth. I repeat - 6 Mil they can have him. Oh and GLTTL.
Sorry I'm just fed up with with people saying he's the next TC and worth 20 mil

And I'm a bit peed off that we missed several one against ones today that would have put us 5th

 

[BornOnShorehamStreet]

But that’s the exact point. The market is nuts. It’s crackers. Madine’s transfer proves that.

£6m for Brooks isn’t enough in this market. I’d sooner keep him and gamble on him developing into a proper player than sell him for an amount that buys a thug journeyman.

I want him to be a world beater as well but I just can't see it. If we proves me wrong we'll never keep hold of him anyway

 

[coolhandluke]

Sorry pal, but that's complete bull shit.

And you're talking like a cunt .

I can play at that game too

 

[Bruce Wayne]

And you're talking like a cunt .

I can play at that game too

Oh it's a game, sorry pal. I will fill you in with what's real then. Brooks given MOTM v Norwich, Wolves 1st half ripped em down the left, QPR wasn't there but heard even tho they bullied him he was still involved in our best moves, Millwall dunno but scored a great goal/cross??Wales debut, brought off late second half to a standing ovation and awarded MOTM, tore the pigs a new hole and again MOTM.

Not bad a a handful of starts ey?

But if you think he's up to nothing fair play. Just hope I don't get your optician on my next eye test.

 

[Greenwich Blade]

Remember Brian Deane having it for a month or so, he got fit and started the next available game, no fuckin about with the bench for several weeks. Happened to be the Pigs at home and he smashed them to fuckin pieces. Maybe Brooks has a different version?

He maybe has; I had glandular fever and was off work for 6 weeks, plus another month or so part-time before I was deemed fully fit to return to work properly. However, one of the reps who used to visit the store told me when he'd had it, he was off work for 18 months.

 

[Gimli]

Don't worry, loads of teams will pay us over the odds so we can replace Sharp and Clarke - I don't think. Brooks is worth what the market says he's worth. I repeat - 6 Mil they can have him. Oh and GLTTL.
Sorry I'm just fed up with with people saying he's the next TC and worth 20 mil

I heard Adrian Durham talking about Brooks choosing to represent Wales over England, and that he thought Brooks could be good enough to play for England. Now obviously it's Adrian Durham so he says stuff to get a reaction and he's no scout or coach etc but it does suggest the national recognition Brooks has. To sell him for the same amount as Gary Madine would be an absolute travesty.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

He maybe has; I had glandular fever and was off work for 6 weeks, plus another month or so part-time before I was deemed fully fit to return to work properly. However, one of the reps who used to visit the store told me when he'd had it, he was off work for 18 months.

NHS
How long glandular fever lasts
You should feel better within 2 to 3 weeks. Some people might feel extremely tired for months, depends on personal fitness levels.

He looked fit enough to me when he came on against Burton and playing 90 for Wales U21's.

 

[Greenwich Blade]

NHS
How long glandular fever lasts
You should feel better within 2 to 3 weeks. Some people might feel extremely tired for months, depends on personal fitness levels.
He looked fit enough to me when he came on against Burton and playing 90 for Wales U21's.

I felt "better" after about a week, but that was because there were times during those first seven days when I actually wanted to die, I felt so fucking rough. The other thing was, I felt fine most of the time, but as soon as I did anything remotely energetic, I was totally and utterly fucked. So yes, he did look fit enough when he came on against Burton, but I guess we didn't see him at the end of the match. I can't comment on the Wales U21 game because I didn't watch it.

 

[blade67]

I do worry we won’t ever really see Brooks in a red and white shirt. Don’t want to sound pescemistic but I’d be surprised if he’s here come August

We do need to try a 5 3 2 1 with Brooks and Duffy either side of Sharp

I reckon 5-3-2-1 would win most games if we could get away with it.

Even English refs might get wise to it though

 

[shorehamview]

I felt "better" after about a week, but that was because there were times during those first seven days when I actually wanted to die, I felt so fucking rough. The other thing was, I felt fine most of the time, but as soon as I did anything remotely energetic, I was totally and utterly fucked. So yes, he did look fit enough when he came on against Burton, but I guess we didn't see him at the end of the match. I can't comment on the Wales U21 game because I didn't watch it.

This.^^^^^
I had glandular fever when I was 22, I was laid up unable to do anything for almost a week, and it absolutely ruined me for months afterwards. My immune system was totally frazzled, every cold and sniffle going turned into a near death experience for a long time after my supposed recovery. My doctor said I should take at least two weeks and preferably four off work, but as I had it straight after a bout of chicken pox I went back to work after a week. Big mistake.
Brooks is doing very well to be where he is right now, but don’t expect him to be at his peak just yet.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I felt "better" after about a week, but that was because there were times during those first seven days when I actually wanted to die, I felt so fucking rough. The other thing was, I felt fine most of the time, but as soon as I did anything remotely energetic, I was totally and utterly fucked. So yes, he did look fit enough when he came on against Burton, but I guess we didn't see him at the end of the match. I can't comment on the Wales U21 game because I didn't watch it.

Sounds nasty pal, if I seem ignorant it's cos I haven't had it (surprised cos Iv'e kissed plenty!) But I do think Brooks is being held back when he should be let off the leash. Rather take him off after 60 minutes after he's done the damage rather than bring him on late on in hope of him changing the game.

 

[IdLiketoRogerMoore]

The same Brooks whose cameos come off every 1 in 3 games?

If he was ready Tufty would play him. The fact that he isn't tells you all there is to know.

But then again, we're all experts because we've just drawn a game...

 

[FinchleyBlade]

He'll be sold in the summer before we've even seen him start 10 games.

Why would he stay here to sit on the bench when he could get 5x the money doing it for a mid/lower table prem side?

 

[blade67]

This.^^^^^
I had glandular fever when I was 22, I was laid up unable to do anything for almost a week, and it absolutely ruined me for months afterwards. My immune system was totally frazzled, every cold and sniffle going turned into a near death experience for a long time after my supposed recovery. My doctor said I should take at least two weeks and preferably four off work, but as I had it straight after a bout of chicken pox I went back to work after a week. Big mistake.
Brooks is doing very well to be where he is right now, but don’t expect him to be at his peak just yet.

I was 18 and doing A-levels. As soon as I played sport I was totally done for months.

Would be great to have Brooks playing but we have to be realistic

 

[Greenwich Blade]

Sounds nasty pal, if I seem ignorant it's cos I haven't had it (surprised cos Iv'e kissed plenty!) But I do think Brooks is being held back when he should be let off the leash. Rather take him off after 60 minutes after he's done the damage rather than bring him on late on in hope of him changing the game.

It still remains top of the charts for The Most Fucking Awful Illness I've Ever Had. I was 23 when I got it, and on the morning in question I felt full of energy. One of the paperboys at the shop I was managing hadn't turned up so I went out and delivered the round myself, actually running the entire way round. When I got back there was a crisps-and-snacks rep waiting to see me, and as I listened to him droning on and on in the office I began to feel really tired. Once I'd seen him off, I announced to my deputy manager that I was going up into the stockroom to get some sleep, and that I'd come down later in the afternoon to take the takings to the bank for him. By the time I woke up, my throat was raging and my head was pounding, all topped off with a lethargy to end all lethargies.

My girlfriend's mum worked in the GiroBank (that dates it) and when she saw me, she said, "My goodness, Adrian, you look so white; are you okay?" By the time I got back to the store, my girlfriend was waiting in the office for me and she took one look at me before saying, "Doctor's, now!" and frogmarched me off. My GP took one look at me and said, "You are not going into work for at least a week; here, have a blood test." The blood test came back that I'd got glandular fever, but by that time I was already feeling better, in that I'd just spent the worst weekend of my life where I discovered what it was like to be too weak to lift even a soup-spoon, and also had been in so much pain that I said to Annie that given the option, I'd take death right now!

For the record, the day I wanted to die was the same day that we started the season with a 3-0 win at West Brom in 1989, so it must have been painful indeed.

For the record for the record, I also tend to think we underuse Brookseh, but I temper my thoughts with memories of how shit my own feverish glandularity experience had been.

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

All this clamouring for Brooks.

Yeah he's a prospect, but fuck me anyone would think he's Maradona or something. The last game he came on for 30 mins and he contributed to Forest more than he did United.

That's not a moan, it's factual. He's been off 6 months, he's probably not match fit. Wilder knows this, hence why he's not playing regularly.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

It still remains top of the charts for The Most Fucking Awful Illness I've Ever Had. I was 23 when I got it, and on the morning in question I felt full of energy. One of the paperboys at the shop I was managing hadn't turned up so I went out and delivered the round myself, actually running the entire way round. When I got back there was a crisps-and-snacks rep waiting to see me, and as I listened to him droning on and on in the office I began to feel really tired. Once I'd seen him off, I announced to my deputy manager that I was going up into the stockroom to get some sleep, and that I'd come down later in the afternoon to take the takings to the bank for him. By the time I woke up, my throat was raging and my head was pounding, all topped off with a lethargy to end all lethargies.

My girlfriend's mum worked in the GiroBank (that dates it) and when she saw me, she said, "My goodness, Adrian, you look so white; are you okay?" By the time I got back to the store, my girlfriend was waiting in the office for me and she took one look at me before saying, "Doctor's, now!" and frogmarched me off. My GP took one look at me and said, "You are not going into work for at least a week; here, have a blood test." The blood test came back that I'd got glandular fever, but by that time I was already feeling better, in that I'd just spent the worst weekend of my life where I discovered what it was like to be too weak to lift even a soup-spoon, and also had been in so much pain that I said to Annie that given the option, I'd take death right now!

For the record, the day I wanted to die was the same day that we started the season with a 3-0 win at West Brom in 1989, so it must have been painful indeed.

For the record for the record, I also tend to think we underuse Brookseh, but I temper my thoughts with memories of how shit my own feverish glandularity experience had been.

I was there at WBA, best season of my life that one, total aggressive attacking fuck off football. Last season was brilliant, but that one was from the gods. Never wanted to die, must be awful to feel that bad.

 

[pommpey]

I reckon 5-3-2-1 would win most games if we could get away with it.

Even English refs might get wise to it though

Nah. Goily-wag.

Has tha never played goily-wag?

Baldock - Basham - Moore - Stearman - Stevens

-----------Evans - Lundstram - Fleck----------------

---------Duffy --------------------- Brooks-------------

--------------------- Sharp -------------------------------

Piece of piss

pommpey

 

[grafikhaus]

I'd start him alongside Clarke against Cardiff or behind the front 2 if Duffy isn't back. He's too good to be left on the bench regardless of whether he can do the full 90 or not. That lack of quality in the final third is costing us and if we have any ambition of making the play offs he has to play. It's as simple as that. Now or never.

I've no doubt this has been said elsewhere but a quality striker is our #1 priority this summer - whether we need to fund it by selling Brooks or not. Looking at the top half of the Championship table tonight, there'll probably never be a better chance to get into the play-offs. Since the turn of the year, we've only won five games out of 14 in the league, yet are one point from sixth place. Bristol City have imploded, Derby show every sign of their annual fuck up and we need the kind of player who can turn one point into three. We're in 9th place but just that extra quality in front of goal today would have seen us in fifth.

 

[nopigfansintown]

In all honesty, I'm surprised his season wasn't declared over as soon as he was diagnosed. They're nasty things viral infections; stress and physical exertion can cause severe long term effects. To me he looked dead on his feet when he came on vs Forest, which is indicative of somebody who still has the infection: one day your ok, the next you can't do anything.Even thinking saps your energy, never mind physical exertion.I'd be very surprised if he starts in two consecutive games, or plays more than an hour in any game.He'll also be doing tailored training sessions.The Wales game was a glorified exhibition game, as anyone who saw it will attest.Hopefully he's still a United player when he's healthy again.

 

[Jonboy60]

Nah. Goily-wag.

Has tha never played goily-wag?

Baldock - Basham - Moore - Stearman - Stevens

-----------Evans - Lundstram - Fleck----------------

---------Duffy --------------------- Brooks-------------

--------------------- Sharp -------------------------------

Piece of piss

pommpey

Golly-wag, and no offside. After 3 hrs play, next goal winner. Oh happy days. Oh nearly forgot, jumpers for goal posts.

 

[highgreenintokyo]

The thing with discussions on Brooks, and indeed on most Blades matters, is that there are never any grey areas. “Brooks is best since TC. Worth 200m” vs “Brooks is overrated. Get rid.” “Clarke is the best in the division. Get him a long term deal.” vs. “Lazy twat Clarke’s stopped playing since he got his new contract”. “I’ve never seen Blackman save a shot” vs. “Blackman’s best goalie outside the Premier League. Break the bank, McCabe!”

As for Brooks, there are times when he has looked absolutely unstoppable, and for sure headed for the Premier League whether with us or with someone else. There have been other times both pre and post illness where he has been poor.

I do feel, though, that he warrants more starts, but I understand the dilemma that he doesn’t really quite fit with our current system, and while we are competing for the play offs, it can’t be said that our system is not successful.

Hope he gets more chances and some longer run outs, but also hope he shows what he can do more consistently. I realize the Catch 22 situation involved there, though!

 

[blade67]

I've no doubt this has been said elsewhere but a quality striker is our #1 priority this summer - whether we need to fund it by selling Brooks or not. Looking at the top half of the Championship table tonight, there'll probably never be a better chance to get into the play-offs. Since the turn of the year, we've only won five games out of 14 in the league, yet are one point from sixth place. Bristol City have imploded, Derby show every sign of their annual fuck up and we need the kind of player who can turn one point into three. We're in 9th place but just that extra quality in front of goal today would have seen us in fifth.

It's not just today either. A bit more quality/composure in front of goal and we'd have 6 more points from our last 3 draws and 5th spot would be just about wrapped up.

I think Wilson was signed to be that extra bit of finishing quality, but that's one that just hasn't worked out......yet. Here's hoping

 

[1889]

He's not fucking bambi.

Well Walt Disney will be relieved to hear that, you know what them Welsh are like !

On a serious note, you’ve clearly never seen him up close in the flesh. Bambi is actually a decent comparison.

 

[mancunianblade]

I reckon 5-3-2-1 would win most games if we could get away with it.

Even English refs might get wise to it though

Well they will do If we highlight it....

 

[mattbianco1]

Yesterday wasn't for brooks. I think if Duffy had been fit we still might have started with that midfield 3. It was always gonna be a midfield battle and on that sort of pitch, Duffy and Brooks can't play their intricate passing games.

 

[wavy-blade]

Yesterday wasn't for brooks. I think if Duffy had been fit we still might have started with that midfield 3. It was always gonna be a midfield battle and on that sort of pitch, Duffy and Brooks can't play their intricate passing games.

TBH Monday wont be for Brooks either Warnock's men will hack him down , its going to be a hard battle/fight on Monday !!

You got to feel sorry for poor old , Roy Hodgson , turn up at Brentford to watch him and he never came off the bench , if Blackman hadn't been sent off it might have been another story !

 

[SwissBlade]

We have Leon, Billy and Clayton who without checking have 20-25 goals this season, all have had injuries at some point, so not a bad tally, of course could be better.

Brooks is young and inexperienced and has had a very tough illness to get over.

Yesterday was never a game to start Brooks really as the conditions were such that we needed strikers to hold the ball and allow the wing backs to get forward, which I thought we did well

Later in the game was probably the right time to bring brooks in to stretch the game but the red card scuppered that. In fairness them losing woods had the same effect.

 

[wizadry]

If he’s struggling with his illness still and Wilder had no intention of bringing him on, which he obviously didn’t, then the question has to be why have him on the bench in the first place?