Personally never understood the idea that Pritchard isn't a good footballer. His form for us last season was poor by the standards he had set the year before, which were very good for a player of his background.
Lets not forget Pritchard chipped in with the most amount of assists the season before last, and was a main part of our League 1 winning team. Church gets abuse as he misses sitter after sitter, his role is to put the ball in the back of the net, so different abuse for different people.
Good luck Bradley, he was probably the nicest Charlton player that I ever had the privilege to meet. He always gave 100% and when was the last time you saw a Charlton player in tears after scoring a goal. Playing for Charlton meant everything to him.
Orient mate of mine says they've had to play him through the middle a fair bit this end of the season and he's looked a bit lost there. Better on the wing and works hard but ultimately hasnt really impressed.
Orient mate of mine says they've had to play him through the middle a fair bit this end of the season and he's looked a bit lost there. Better on the wing and works hard but ultimately hasnt really impressed.
Didn't we always think that his best position was in central midfield, and that he got shunted out to wide midfield areas by Powell due to lack of wide options?
Was definitely best in central midfield for us, back in League One and first season back in the Championship. Looked completely at home there. Really not sure what has happened to him but it's very sad to see.
Orient mate of mine says they've had to play him through the middle a fair bit this end of the season and he's looked a bit lost there. Better on the wing and works hard but ultimately hasnt really impressed.
Didn't we always think that his best position was in central midfield, and that he got shunted out to wide midfield areas by Powell due to lack of wide options?
Agree. I think he totally lost confidence in his own ability. He clearly had the talent; he was fantastic against a Fulham team that included (from memory) Murphy, Dembele, Dempsey in their midfield.
The last match I saw him play he was zombie like and a fish out of water. In total contrast to the dynamic thrusting player of just a few weeks before.
Whether it was physical or mental I do not know but something went badly awry for Bradley at the end of his time with us.
I hope he recovers his mojo because he can definitely do a job in league 1 when fit and perhaps even higher than that.
Two seasons playing in teams trying to get out of their division the wrong way has to sap your confidence, looks like he will be in league 2 next season, hopefully that will be the beginning of the road back.
The last match I saw him play he was zombie like and a fish out of water. In total contrast to the dynamic thrusting player of just a few weeks before.
Whether it was physical or mental I do not know but something went badly awry for Bradley at the end of his time with us.
I hope he recovers his mojo because he can definitely do a job in league 1 when fit and perhaps even higher than that.
A sad decline, as there was something quite inspiring about a guy plucked out of non league, who had been working as an analyst, playing in the Championship
He had pace and decent technical ability when he first arrived. Nothing that special with the latter, but he moved the ball quickly and shielded well; he also had a storming game against Leicester at home when he played in the middle in a 352. I have great affection for all of that 2011/12 squad (other than Leon Clarke, obviously) and I hope Brad bounces back.
Orient mate of mine says they've had to play him through the middle a fair bit this end of the season and he's looked a bit lost there. Better on the wing and works hard but ultimately hasnt really impressed.
Didn't we always think that his best position was in central midfield, and that he got shunted out to wide midfield areas by Powell due to lack of wide options?
I think we played a different style to how Orient are playing this season. Apparently their go to tactic when losing is to stick big lumps up top and hoof it.
Quite a lot of disharmony around the club due to their new owners, new players wages compared to old squad and manager not speaking English.
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Church didn't score or create goals last season.
http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/pritchard-signs-100714-1737676.aspx
Good luck to him.
Well done Pritch!!
Lawrie Wilson looks like he's gone the same way
Whether it was physical or mental I do not know but something went badly awry for Bradley at the end of his time with us.
I hope he recovers his mojo because he can definitely do a job in league 1 when fit and perhaps even higher than that.
Quite a lot of disharmony around the club due to their new owners, new players wages compared to old squad and manager not speaking English.