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He's also still a year younger than O'Toole was when he signed for us, so still a couple of years from reaching his peak.
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You can't fault Hoskins for effort - he epitomized the new mood under Austin and the performance against Plymouth stands out. That type of battle he shows will get him a long way and I don't think you can solely look at his goal scoring stats for reasons to include him. Big John Gayle was never prolific (and obviously a completely different player!) but the amount of goals he made for others who found space because of his presence was unquestionable.
Hoskins brings in others in the completely opposite way and I'm convinced he has goals in him but his work for the team shouldn't be overlooked
Consider that a bollocking all ye who enter this forum.
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I do, hence why I'm getting more miserable as each year passes.
So you must have seen Hoskins outpace every living thing on the field; without any outcome tho! Good example of that was at Walsall when he came on for Crooks . Even at Bradford when the pidgeons cleared out the way. Still another mans view point.....................
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So you must have seen Hoskins outpace every living thing on the field; without any outcome tho! Good example of that was at Walsall when he came on for Crooks . Even at Bradford when the pidgeons cleared out the way. Still another mans view point.....................
Nah, never see him outpace any full backs. He tries hard though.
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Hoskins had a great run when he had a free role just behind the front man. He draws fouls and I imagine defenders don't like playing against him when he's running towards goal. He just doesn't do it enough, especially when he's out wide He also did well as a lone striker at the end of last season. A bit of confidence after a couple of pre season goals could be what he needed and I think he could be a key player this season. I hope be starts today up top with Williams
Exactly this. I really like Sammy but I've often said your best bet when he's running with the ball is for him to be brought down as he's unlikely to score himself. If he could just add a touch of composure to his game he'd be a hell of a player. It's worth remembering that Hoskins has now played under 5 different managers for us (I think) and they've all had him in or around the squad when he's available. Granted, 3 of those managers were really poor for us, but I'd venture they all still know a thing or two more about what makes a good player than most of us armchair experts!
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Its because he has got legs and granted it gets you out of trouble but if D.A keeps playing him then fook me i cant watch anymore. he just isn't a winger and should only be played up front if there is no other option.
2015–16[41] League Two 34 goals 6 Total games 42 Goals 8 2016–17[42] League One 25 goals 3 Total games 31 Goals 3 2017–18[43] League One 26 goals 2 Total games 28 Goals 2
terrible figures really.
Dean Austin has really let himself down today - and to top if off used 2 subs out of 3 in 30 degree heat. KVV or Waters must be both be on there way out or Austin is simply clueless.
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Overall a well reasoned argument.The comments re Hoskins are spot on. He has only one possible position and thats playing off a lone striker. I think the clueless comment just lets it down.
DA, in my opinion,got it wrong today. The forced substitution with Bridge playing behind the striker was very strange. Bridge to my eyes does not look like a league footballer. If John Joe was to be moved back a more natural forward surely had to take his place.If Walters and KVV were not considered we may as well take any offer we can get as they have no future here. I agree that in that heat we should have used our substitutions more. To wait until approx 75 mins was quite frankly surprising. I thought Bowditch . with fresh legs , did well when coming on.
Overall however far better than last year. They are 3rd favorites for the title. As long as we learn from this we will not be far away.
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It's been a long time since we've had so few loan players at the club- just the one, in fact.
Given what many have been saying about the need for a new attacking player, I wonder if we get Kasim or Coddington off the wage bill and sign a winger from a Prem club on loan? Worth a punt I think.
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Nah, never see him outpace any full backs. He tries hard though.
In the Chron report it said he outpaced the Lincoln defence , who admittedly were not exactly pacy! Still I did have anti glare glasses on so obviously mistook our speedy winger for our right back
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Goff has gone to Banbury on loan.
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Goff has gone to Banbury on loan.
I’d hoped our young players would get a loan to a higher level than that
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Plenty argued that he should be starting for us.. Our fans!
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Dan
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That may possibly show how much people rate Cornell
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Mathius
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I don't greatly rate Cornell.
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I’d hoped our young players would get a loan to a higher level than that
Does make you wonder why we put a lot of emphasis on playing the youngsters in pre season when it’s obvious they are nowhere near the first team. Shouldn’t we have been close to the ‘first 11’ by the last pre-season friendly? As it was only 2 of the starters for the Man U game started yesterday.
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Crooks to Rovrum latest rumour...
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I like how he's described as a defensive midfielder!
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I suspect that the next few days are likely to be pretty eventful - quite why clubs leave it until the last minute when they've had 3 months to sort things out is beyond me.
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Does make you wonder why we put a lot of emphasis on playing the youngsters in pre season when it’s obvious they are nowhere near the first team.
Shouldn’t we have been close to the ‘first 11’ by the last pre-season friendly? As it was only 2 of the starters for the Man U game started yesterday.
I agree with this . Our pre season was powder puff . No consistent eleven selected and no real challenge in terms of opposition.
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Shouldn’t we have been close to the ‘first 11’ by the last pre-season friendly? As it was only 2 of the starters for the Man U game started yesterday.
DA said the MU game would be a game for those who did not get minutes vs. Barnet, rather than a match for close to a first XI (rightly or wrongly).
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