Player movements 2013/2014

[Big Al]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...l-coast-mariners/story-fni2fpy9-1226701567778

Re: Duke - West Ham

 

[dibo]

He ain't no Ryan in the ball distribution department

Not sure about that - after warmups he belts the ball from hands into the bag 40m away with impressive consistency; given a lengthy run in the firsts I'm sure he'd do well.

I think it's under the high ball that he's a little way behind Matty, but still he's pretty good there too.

 

[eenfish]

Good point. He ain't no Ryan in the ball distribution department, but I thought Justin did quite a good job when called upon. I'd like to see him get a fair go.

Absolutely. Mind you, I thought he was a bit shakey and let in one or two easy goals when he filled in the season before, but yeah pretty impressive last season. Gonna be really surprised if Reddy gets a game at all to be honest (injury forbidding)

 

[Roy Law]

About that......
Hearing he's been signed as first choice. No joke

Perhaps he is just going to be the No.1. as in shirt number not as in first choice? (apologies if already been mentioned)

 

[MrCelery]

Not sure about that - after warmups he belts the ball from hands into the bag 40m away with impressive consistency; given a lengthy run in the firsts I'm sure he'd do well.

I think it's under the high ball that he's a little way behind Matty, but still he's pretty good there too.

I'e seen his warm ups too. Big difference from moving the ball out during real match conditions. Ryan nearly always played the pass or throw rather than the big 50/50 hoof up the field. Jason was more comfortable with the latter from what I could tell.

 

[dibo]

Ryan's distribution by foot from hands was more frequent than you think, it's just that he didn't hit to 50/50s much; he'd find a good spot.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

It is exactly what I wanted, a non issue put to bed by the people that are in a better position to make the judgement than us on here.

Fixed for you.

I'm not really interested in starting banter over this. Ironically, the point of my post was to possibly help move things along. But fans are going to voice their opinion and will decide for themselves what is a non issue. And lets be fair, even if you don't share the majority of opinions on here, a zero tolerance policy built into a players contract is not a very strong argument for a "non issue".

There's definitely no "best position" to debate as far as I'm concerned. We don't make any decisions. And surely everyone expects they are better informed. But the fact remains, there's a lot of baggage with this signing. Liam's past behaviour and actions makes him a signing that "barely any" HAL fans would relish. And they have good reasons - especially in the case of our fans.

But as I've said before, I believe in second chances and I like players with points to prove. And it was never Reddy's ability as a keeper that I have had issue with.
So if the club/coaches think he is the best option skill wise, that he won't upset the dressing room, is intent on mending his ways, and that they can manage to keep his head on his shoulders... then I'll go along for the ride. It's yet one more thing that makes this season interesting as supporter for me. My support will never be conditional.

Best
FP

 

[style_cafe]

There's plenty of coaches sitting in the stands with us because they didn't listen to the fans as well.

There`s also plenty still coaching because they didn`t listen to the fans...

 

[style_cafe]

What happens if he smashes a WSW on opening night?

Is that him being a dickhead or proving he is made of the right stuff to be a Mariner?

What if he doesn`t?

 

[Roy Law]

I'm happy enough to back him if Arnie and Crawley are. He will be one of the best No.2s in the competition compensating for the fact our No.1 isn't quite as good as the former No.1. (Notwithstanding Justin may be wearing No.22 or something...)

 

[eenfish]

I'm happy enough to back him if Arnie and Crawley are. He will be one of the best No.2s in the competition compensating for the fact our No.1 isn't quite as good as the former No.1. (Notwithstanding Justin may be wearing No.22 or something...)

Club said, in response to a commenter being offended Reddy had a 1 on his training kit, that Justin will have #1 and that both will be fighting for the starting job.

 

[FFC Mariner]

What like they said at the forum that they hadnt signed him?

 

[eenfish]

What like they said at the forum that they hadnt signed him?

Nah that was Arnie saying the signing hadn't happened yet, where-as this was the Facebook mods.

 

[Big Al]

Arnie did make comment (can't remember where - might have been fox sports news) that had Reddy not had that incident at SFC that he reckons he'd still be the No. 1 @ SFC.

You'd have to think he is more than a chance to be our No.1

 

[Big Al]

What if he doesn`t?

Like the what u did with that nice twist, without committing to an opinion

 

[style_cafe]

Like the what u did with that nice twist, without committing to an opinion

Hey Al Read back a few pages mate.

 

[bikinigirl]

Arnie did make comment (can't remember where - might have been fox sports news) that had Reddy not had that incident at SFC that he reckons he'd still be the No. 1 @ SFC.

You'd have to think he is more than a chance to be our No.1

. and i thought the reason for that incident was that he had been dropped to the bench and was drowning his sorrows ... ie. having a very unprofessional sook

 

[FFC Mariner]

100% correct. got dropped, spat the dummy.

He wasnt their number 1 when it happened

 

[tsd]

Pasfield didn't do him self any favours last night against CCMA... Everyone is rooting for him but at the end of the day he is gunna need to step up quite a bit. For the record I think he will do well with a few games to settle him in, but the first few games of the season may be a little bumpy

 

[pjennings]

TBH - most people seemed to drop off after 20 mins or so. Could be that they are still in heavy training.