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Jonny Williams - now at Gillingham (p47)

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  • I really liked him when we first signed him and the season we spent in the Championship.  It would be pointless to resign him now.  As others have mentioned, the injuries have taken their toll and I’m not sure to what extent we’ll get much magic out of him.  

    Unfortunately, in the last season he was with us, with each game his impact faded gradually.  You would get a bit of excitement when he got the ball, but he usually managed to carry it a few yards before at most being fouled.  A shame because very talented and a good person as well.  


  • I think he would have had fewer injuries if he had worn decent boots rather than the slippers he used in the time he was with us.
  • edited May 2023
    Weirdly both Williams and Inniss have been virtually injury free this last season, and both have been playing decent minutes in games too, rather than being regularly subbed early to protect them.

    If only the same could be said about Chuks...
    .... and they've both been released. Punishment for showcasing themselves more!
  • I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
  • Good old Bows just knew he could be betterer.
  • edited May 2023
    I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
    What Jonny was subjected to by Bowyer was bullying not criticising, several senior players had to intervene.
    Thats a very weak interpretation of bullying. Bowyer publicly stated a fact which was Williams bottled out of a challenge. Also it doesnt change the fact that Williams choice to respond to Bowyer was to post indirects on social media which isnt really hwo a man should deal with things.
    The "he bottled a challenge" comment is not the bullying I was referring to. Bowyer can be an aggressive individual, perhaps Jonny felt intimidated in continuing the confrontation in person.

    Both Darren Pratley and Ben Watson felt LB's behaviour was over the line and both had to step in, would they do that if it was just a bit of criticism? 

    Sadly not every one can "deal with things like a man" whatever that even means.
    How do you know pratley and watson stepped in ?

    Im sorey it tells me everything i need to know about his  character, he felt intimidated so went online and posted indirects like a teenager.

    Like a man i mean with dignity and self-respect. Go and speak to the person directly you have an issue with.

    Also you say his behaviour was over the line yet havent stated one example where his behaviour was over the line ?
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  • I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
    What Jonny was subjected to by Bowyer was bullying not criticising, several senior players had to intervene.
    Thats a very weak interpretation of bullying. Bowyer publicly stated a fact which was Williams bottled out of a challenge. Also it doesnt change the fact that Williams choice to respond to Bowyer was to post indirects on social media which isnt really hwo a man should deal with things.
    The "he bottled a challenge" comment is not the bullying I was referring to. Bowyer can be an aggressive individual, perhaps Jonny felt intimidated in continuing the confrontation in person.

    Both Darren Pratley and Ben Watson felt LB's behaviour was over the line and both had to step in, would they do that if it was just a bit of criticism? 

    Sadly not every one can "deal with things like a man" whatever that even means.
    How do you know pratley and watson stepped in ?

    Im sorey it tells me everything i need to know about his  character, he felt intimidated so went online and posted indirects like a teenager.

    Like a man i mean with dignity and self-respect. Go and speak to the person directly you have an issue with.

    Also you say his behaviour was over the line yet havent stated one example where his behaviour was over the line ?
    I know what happened because I personally know one of the people involved very well.

    You may be the kind of person who doesn't get intimidated when someone is shouting in your face, however a large amount of people will be.

    If you can't understand that then there isn't much point in continuing this commentary. 
    Ok fair enough i cant judge for your personal circumstances.

    Also cant judge whether about Bowyer shouting in his face as thats not public knowledge. If it did happen, which im not disputing i think the only way to deal with that is to shout back. Maybe i am being a bit harsh on JW and "his character", i dont know him.
  • I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
    What Jonny was subjected to by Bowyer was bullying not criticising, several senior players had to intervene.
    Thats a very weak interpretation of bullying. Bowyer publicly stated a fact which was Williams bottled out of a challenge. Also it doesnt change the fact that Williams choice to respond to Bowyer was to post indirects on social media which isnt really hwo a man should deal with things.
    The "he bottled a challenge" comment is not the bullying I was referring to. Bowyer can be an aggressive individual, perhaps Jonny felt intimidated in continuing the confrontation in person.

    Both Darren Pratley and Ben Watson felt LB's behaviour was over the line and both had to step in, would they do that if it was just a bit of criticism? 

    Sadly not every one can "deal with things like a man" whatever that even means.
    How do you know pratley and watson stepped in ?

    Im sorey it tells me everything i need to know about his  character, he felt intimidated so went online and posted indirects like a teenager.

    Like a man i mean with dignity and self-respect. Go and speak to the person directly you have an issue with.

    Also you say his behaviour was over the line yet havent stated one example where his behaviour was over the line ?
    I know what happened because I personally know one of the people involved very well.

    You may be the kind of person who doesn't get intimidated when someone is shouting in your face, however a large amount of people will be.

    If you can't understand that then there isn't much point in continuing this commentary. 
    Ok fair enough i cant judge for your personal circumstances.

    Also cant judge whether about Bowyer shouting in his face as thats not public knowledge. If it did happen, which im not disputing i think the only way to deal with that is to shout back. Maybe i am being a bit harsh on JW and "his character", i dont know him.
    Personally yes I probably would shout back, however I also recognise that some people wouldn't feel comfortable doing that is it often escalates a situation to become potentially violent.

    Just because JW may not want a potentially violent confrontation to occur does not make him any "less of man" or lacking in dignity/self respect. If you do believe those things then that it is a damning indictment on your own character and not his.
  • I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
    What Jonny was subjected to by Bowyer was bullying not criticising, several senior players had to intervene.
    Thats a very weak interpretation of bullying. Bowyer publicly stated a fact which was Williams bottled out of a challenge. Also it doesnt change the fact that Williams choice to respond to Bowyer was to post indirects on social media which isnt really hwo a man should deal with things.
    The "he bottled a challenge" comment is not the bullying I was referring to. Bowyer can be an aggressive individual, perhaps Jonny felt intimidated in continuing the confrontation in person.

    Both Darren Pratley and Ben Watson felt LB's behaviour was over the line and both had to step in, would they do that if it was just a bit of criticism? 

    Sadly not every one can "deal with things like a man" whatever that even means.
    How do you know pratley and watson stepped in ?

    Im sorey it tells me everything i need to know about his  character, he felt intimidated so went online and posted indirects like a teenager.

    Like a man i mean with dignity and self-respect. Go and speak to the person directly you have an issue with.

    Also you say his behaviour was over the line yet havent stated one example where his behaviour was over the line ?
    I know what happened because I personally know one of the people involved very well.

    You may be the kind of person who doesn't get intimidated when someone is shouting in your face, however a large amount of people will be.

    If you can't understand that then there isn't much point in continuing this commentary. 
    Ok fair enough i cant judge for your personal circumstances.

    Also cant judge whether about Bowyer shouting in his face as thats not public knowledge. If it did happen, which im not disputing i think the only way to deal with that is to shout back. Maybe i am being a bit harsh on JW and "his character", i dont know him.
    'Why didn't Jonny Williams just scream in legendarily calm and reflective manager Lee Bowyer's face? What is he, a girl?' is a novel take, I'll give it that
    So you are going to let someone scream in your face ? 
  • I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
    What Jonny was subjected to by Bowyer was bullying not criticising, several senior players had to intervene.
    Thats a very weak interpretation of bullying. Bowyer publicly stated a fact which was Williams bottled out of a challenge. Also it doesnt change the fact that Williams choice to respond to Bowyer was to post indirects on social media which isnt really hwo a man should deal with things.
    The "he bottled a challenge" comment is not the bullying I was referring to. Bowyer can be an aggressive individual, perhaps Jonny felt intimidated in continuing the confrontation in person.

    Both Darren Pratley and Ben Watson felt LB's behaviour was over the line and both had to step in, would they do that if it was just a bit of criticism? 

    Sadly not every one can "deal with things like a man" whatever that even means.
    How do you know pratley and watson stepped in ?

    Im sorey it tells me everything i need to know about his  character, he felt intimidated so went online and posted indirects like a teenager.

    Like a man i mean with dignity and self-respect. Go and speak to the person directly you have an issue with.

    Also you say his behaviour was over the line yet havent stated one example where his behaviour was over the line ?
    I know what happened because I personally know one of the people involved very well.

    You may be the kind of person who doesn't get intimidated when someone is shouting in your face, however a large amount of people will be.

    If you can't understand that then there isn't much point in continuing this commentary. 
    Ok fair enough i cant judge for your personal circumstances.

    Also cant judge whether about Bowyer shouting in his face as thats not public knowledge. If it did happen, which im not disputing i think the only way to deal with that is to shout back. Maybe i am being a bit harsh on JW and "his character", i dont know him.
    'Why didn't Jonny Williams just scream in legendarily calm and reflective manager Lee Bowyer's face? What is he, a girl?' is a novel take, I'll give it that
    So you are going to let someone scream in your face ? 
    I'm not gonna start a ruck with some cnut who i don't trust not to clump me and I'm weak as piss but if i could outrun the cnut i'd let em know what they are .
    All about weighing the situation up 
  • I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
    What Jonny was subjected to by Bowyer was bullying not criticising, several senior players had to intervene.
    Thats a very weak interpretation of bullying. Bowyer publicly stated a fact which was Williams bottled out of a challenge. Also it doesnt change the fact that Williams choice to respond to Bowyer was to post indirects on social media which isnt really hwo a man should deal with things.
    The "he bottled a challenge" comment is not the bullying I was referring to. Bowyer can be an aggressive individual, perhaps Jonny felt intimidated in continuing the confrontation in person.

    Both Darren Pratley and Ben Watson felt LB's behaviour was over the line and both had to step in, would they do that if it was just a bit of criticism? 

    Sadly not every one can "deal with things like a man" whatever that even means.
    How do you know pratley and watson stepped in ?

    Im sorey it tells me everything i need to know about his  character, he felt intimidated so went online and posted indirects like a teenager.

    Like a man i mean with dignity and self-respect. Go and speak to the person directly you have an issue with.

    Also you say his behaviour was over the line yet havent stated one example where his behaviour was over the line ?
    I know what happened because I personally know one of the people involved very well.

    You may be the kind of person who doesn't get intimidated when someone is shouting in your face, however a large amount of people will be.

    If you can't understand that then there isn't much point in continuing this commentary. 
    Ok fair enough i cant judge for your personal circumstances.

    Also cant judge whether about Bowyer shouting in his face as thats not public knowledge. If it did happen, which im not disputing i think the only way to deal with that is to shout back. Maybe i am being a bit harsh on JW and "his character", i dont know him.
    Personally yes I probably would shout back, however I also recognise that some people wouldn't feel comfortable doing that is it often escalates a situation to become potentially violent.

    Just because JW may not want a potentially violent confrontation to occur does not make him any "less of man" or lacking in dignity/self respect. If you do believe those things then that it is a damning indictment on your own character and not his.
    Absolutley not an indictment of my own character that i believe people should hold them selves with more dignity and not cower from confrontation.
    What if JW was a woman, would it be okay for him "cower from confrontation"?

    What if LB was a professional boxer would it be okay for JW to "cower from confrontation"?
  • I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
    What Jonny was subjected to by Bowyer was bullying not criticising, several senior players had to intervene.
    Thats a very weak interpretation of bullying. Bowyer publicly stated a fact which was Williams bottled out of a challenge. Also it doesnt change the fact that Williams choice to respond to Bowyer was to post indirects on social media which isnt really hwo a man should deal with things.
    The "he bottled a challenge" comment is not the bullying I was referring to. Bowyer can be an aggressive individual, perhaps Jonny felt intimidated in continuing the confrontation in person.

    Both Darren Pratley and Ben Watson felt LB's behaviour was over the line and both had to step in, would they do that if it was just a bit of criticism? 

    Sadly not every one can "deal with things like a man" whatever that even means.
    How do you know pratley and watson stepped in ?

    Im sorey it tells me everything i need to know about his  character, he felt intimidated so went online and posted indirects like a teenager.

    Like a man i mean with dignity and self-respect. Go and speak to the person directly you have an issue with.

    Also you say his behaviour was over the line yet havent stated one example where his behaviour was over the line ?
    I know what happened because I personally know one of the people involved very well.

    You may be the kind of person who doesn't get intimidated when someone is shouting in your face, however a large amount of people will be.

    If you can't understand that then there isn't much point in continuing this commentary. 
    Ok fair enough i cant judge for your personal circumstances.

    Also cant judge whether about Bowyer shouting in his face as thats not public knowledge. If it did happen, which im not disputing i think the only way to deal with that is to shout back. Maybe i am being a bit harsh on JW and "his character", i dont know him.
    Personally yes I probably would shout back, however I also recognise that some people wouldn't feel comfortable doing that is it often escalates a situation to become potentially violent.

    Just because JW may not want a potentially violent confrontation to occur does not make him any "less of man" or lacking in dignity/self respect. If you do believe those things then that it is a damning indictment on your own character and not his.
    Absolutley not an indictment of my own character that i believe people should hold them selves with more dignity and not cower from confrontation.
    What if JW was a woman, would it be okay for him "cower from confrontation"?

    What if LB was a professional boxer would it be okay for JW to "cower from confrontation"?
    Firstly i dont believe men should act aggressivly to women.

    What if ? What if ? What if we deal with facts ?

    Also yes if he was a professional boxer its still not a reason to cower from confrontation, confrontation doesnt equal violence.
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  • I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
    What Jonny was subjected to by Bowyer was bullying not criticising, several senior players had to intervene.
    Thats a very weak interpretation of bullying. Bowyer publicly stated a fact which was Williams bottled out of a challenge. Also it doesnt change the fact that Williams choice to respond to Bowyer was to post indirects on social media which isnt really hwo a man should deal with things.
    The "he bottled a challenge" comment is not the bullying I was referring to. Bowyer can be an aggressive individual, perhaps Jonny felt intimidated in continuing the confrontation in person.

    Both Darren Pratley and Ben Watson felt LB's behaviour was over the line and both had to step in, would they do that if it was just a bit of criticism? 

    Sadly not every one can "deal with things like a man" whatever that even means.
    How do you know pratley and watson stepped in ?

    Im sorey it tells me everything i need to know about his  character, he felt intimidated so went online and posted indirects like a teenager.

    Like a man i mean with dignity and self-respect. Go and speak to the person directly you have an issue with.

    Also you say his behaviour was over the line yet havent stated one example where his behaviour was over the line ?
    I know what happened because I personally know one of the people involved very well.

    You may be the kind of person who doesn't get intimidated when someone is shouting in your face, however a large amount of people will be.

    If you can't understand that then there isn't much point in continuing this commentary. 
    Ok fair enough i cant judge for your personal circumstances.

    Also cant judge whether about Bowyer shouting in his face as thats not public knowledge. If it did happen, which im not disputing i think the only way to deal with that is to shout back. Maybe i am being a bit harsh on JW and "his character", i dont know him.
    'Why didn't Jonny Williams just scream in legendarily calm and reflective manager Lee Bowyer's face? What is he, a girl?' is a novel take, I'll give it that
    So you are going to let someone scream in your face ? 
    Fucking hell, talking to a brick wall.
    Look you clearly are a friend or family member of JW which is fine but means you are obviously biased.

    JW dealt with the situation how he did, as a fan i can only judge on what was seen publicly. I didnt see Bowyer scream in his face. If he did then id say its unacceptable, i would still say it isnt dealt with by indirects.
  • thenewbie said:
    I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
    What Jonny was subjected to by Bowyer was bullying not criticising, several senior players had to intervene.
    Thats a very weak interpretation of bullying. Bowyer publicly stated a fact which was Williams bottled out of a challenge. Also it doesnt change the fact that Williams choice to respond to Bowyer was to post indirects on social media which isnt really hwo a man should deal with things.
    The "he bottled a challenge" comment is not the bullying I was referring to. Bowyer can be an aggressive individual, perhaps Jonny felt intimidated in continuing the confrontation in person.

    Both Darren Pratley and Ben Watson felt LB's behaviour was over the line and both had to step in, would they do that if it was just a bit of criticism? 

    Sadly not every one can "deal with things like a man" whatever that even means.
    How do you know pratley and watson stepped in ?

    Im sorey it tells me everything i need to know about his  character, he felt intimidated so went online and posted indirects like a teenager.

    Like a man i mean with dignity and self-respect. Go and speak to the person directly you have an issue with.

    Also you say his behaviour was over the line yet havent stated one example where his behaviour was over the line ?
    I know what happened because I personally know one of the people involved very well.

    You may be the kind of person who doesn't get intimidated when someone is shouting in your face, however a large amount of people will be.

    If you can't understand that then there isn't much point in continuing this commentary. 
    Ok fair enough i cant judge for your personal circumstances.

    Also cant judge whether about Bowyer shouting in his face as thats not public knowledge. If it did happen, which im not disputing i think the only way to deal with that is to shout back. Maybe i am being a bit harsh on JW and "his character", i dont know him.
    Personally yes I probably would shout back, however I also recognise that some people wouldn't feel comfortable doing that is it often escalates a situation to become potentially violent.

    Just because JW may not want a potentially violent confrontation to occur does not make him any "less of man" or lacking in dignity/self respect. If you do believe those things then that it is a damning indictment on your own character and not his.
    Absolutley not an indictment of my own character that i believe people should hold them selves with more dignity and not cower from confrontation.
    What if JW was a woman, would it be okay for him "cower from confrontation"?

    What if LB was a professional boxer would it be okay for JW to "cower from confrontation"?
    Firstly i dont believe men should act aggressivly to women.

    What if ? What if ? What if we deal with facts ?

    Also yes if he was a professional boxer its still not a reason to cower from confrontation, confrontation doesnt equal violence.
    Okay, here's a fact: Lee Bowyer has been charged with GBH and affray in a court of law. 

    Here's another fact: Lee Bowyer got a red card for getting into a punch up with someone on his own team

    Based on those facts, your plan for confrontation is to shout in his face? Good luck, God speed.
    Ok so your plan for life it let people talk to you however they feel like on the off chance they might be violent ? And your only recourse will be to post indirects on social media
  • edited May 2023
    thenewbie said:
    I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
    What Jonny was subjected to by Bowyer was bullying not criticising, several senior players had to intervene.
    Thats a very weak interpretation of bullying. Bowyer publicly stated a fact which was Williams bottled out of a challenge. Also it doesnt change the fact that Williams choice to respond to Bowyer was to post indirects on social media which isnt really hwo a man should deal with things.
    The "he bottled a challenge" comment is not the bullying I was referring to. Bowyer can be an aggressive individual, perhaps Jonny felt intimidated in continuing the confrontation in person.

    Both Darren Pratley and Ben Watson felt LB's behaviour was over the line and both had to step in, would they do that if it was just a bit of criticism? 

    Sadly not every one can "deal with things like a man" whatever that even means.
    How do you know pratley and watson stepped in ?

    Im sorey it tells me everything i need to know about his  character, he felt intimidated so went online and posted indirects like a teenager.

    Like a man i mean with dignity and self-respect. Go and speak to the person directly you have an issue with.

    Also you say his behaviour was over the line yet havent stated one example where his behaviour was over the line ?
    I know what happened because I personally know one of the people involved very well.

    You may be the kind of person who doesn't get intimidated when someone is shouting in your face, however a large amount of people will be.

    If you can't understand that then there isn't much point in continuing this commentary. 
    Ok fair enough i cant judge for your personal circumstances.

    Also cant judge whether about Bowyer shouting in his face as thats not public knowledge. If it did happen, which im not disputing i think the only way to deal with that is to shout back. Maybe i am being a bit harsh on JW and "his character", i dont know him.
    Personally yes I probably would shout back, however I also recognise that some people wouldn't feel comfortable doing that is it often escalates a situation to become potentially violent.

    Just because JW may not want a potentially violent confrontation to occur does not make him any "less of man" or lacking in dignity/self respect. If you do believe those things then that it is a damning indictment on your own character and not his.
    Absolutley not an indictment of my own character that i believe people should hold them selves with more dignity and not cower from confrontation.
    What if JW was a woman, would it be okay for him "cower from confrontation"?

    What if LB was a professional boxer would it be okay for JW to "cower from confrontation"?
    Firstly i dont believe men should act aggressivly to women.

    What if ? What if ? What if we deal with facts ?

    Also yes if he was a professional boxer its still not a reason to cower from confrontation, confrontation doesnt equal violence.
    Okay, here's a fact: Lee Bowyer has been charged with GBH and affray in a court of law. 

    Here's another fact: Lee Bowyer got a red card for getting into a punch up with someone on his own team

    Based on those facts, your plan for confrontation is to shout in his face? Good luck, God speed.
    Ok so your plan for life it let people talk to you however they feel like on the off chance they might be violent ? And your only recourse will be to post indirects on social media
    I understand why you think confrontation can be necessary, standing up for yourself is one way of stopping bullying or disrespect and it's what most of us are taught as kids so we don't get pushed around at school. But not everyone responds to conflict in the same way. Different personalities handle different situations differently. Some people are non-confrontational by nature, and to them, the idea of confronting someone head-on is practically as unthinkable as you supporting Millwall tomorrow.

    Some people are sensitive and prefer to have mediated solutions, or negotiate through other people, or wait until things have completely calmed down and everyone has moved on to later approach the issue. Some people were beaten or abused by a dominant adult in their childhood who gave them no confidence in their ability to handle confrontation, or maybe even had an overbearing parent who never let them handle anything on their own. 

    Plus, confrontation can escalate the situation. Especially if you're dealing with someone you know to be hotheaded. Like I say, it can be a good way of solving problems, and it can often not be a good way. So it's easy to see why some people prefer others. 
  • Ironic right?


  • edited May 2023
    Ironic right?


    That would imply i havee said something i regret, i havent.
  • thenewbie said:
    I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
    What Jonny was subjected to by Bowyer was bullying not criticising, several senior players had to intervene.
    Thats a very weak interpretation of bullying. Bowyer publicly stated a fact which was Williams bottled out of a challenge. Also it doesnt change the fact that Williams choice to respond to Bowyer was to post indirects on social media which isnt really hwo a man should deal with things.
    The "he bottled a challenge" comment is not the bullying I was referring to. Bowyer can be an aggressive individual, perhaps Jonny felt intimidated in continuing the confrontation in person.

    Both Darren Pratley and Ben Watson felt LB's behaviour was over the line and both had to step in, would they do that if it was just a bit of criticism? 

    Sadly not every one can "deal with things like a man" whatever that even means.
    How do you know pratley and watson stepped in ?

    Im sorey it tells me everything i need to know about his  character, he felt intimidated so went online and posted indirects like a teenager.

    Like a man i mean with dignity and self-respect. Go and speak to the person directly you have an issue with.

    Also you say his behaviour was over the line yet havent stated one example where his behaviour was over the line ?
    I know what happened because I personally know one of the people involved very well.

    You may be the kind of person who doesn't get intimidated when someone is shouting in your face, however a large amount of people will be.

    If you can't understand that then there isn't much point in continuing this commentary. 
    Ok fair enough i cant judge for your personal circumstances.

    Also cant judge whether about Bowyer shouting in his face as thats not public knowledge. If it did happen, which im not disputing i think the only way to deal with that is to shout back. Maybe i am being a bit harsh on JW and "his character", i dont know him.
    Personally yes I probably would shout back, however I also recognise that some people wouldn't feel comfortable doing that is it often escalates a situation to become potentially violent.

    Just because JW may not want a potentially violent confrontation to occur does not make him any "less of man" or lacking in dignity/self respect. If you do believe those things then that it is a damning indictment on your own character and not his.
    Absolutley not an indictment of my own character that i believe people should hold them selves with more dignity and not cower from confrontation.
    What if JW was a woman, would it be okay for him "cower from confrontation"?

    What if LB was a professional boxer would it be okay for JW to "cower from confrontation"?
    Firstly i dont believe men should act aggressivly to women.

    What if ? What if ? What if we deal with facts ?

    Also yes if he was a professional boxer its still not a reason to cower from confrontation, confrontation doesnt equal violence.
    Okay, here's a fact: Lee Bowyer has been charged with GBH and affray in a court of law. 

    Here's another fact: Lee Bowyer got a red card for getting into a punch up with someone on his own team

    Based on those facts, your plan for confrontation is to shout in his face? Good luck, God speed.
    Ok so your plan for life it let people talk to you however they feel like on the off chance they might be violent ? And your only recourse will be to post indirects on social media
    No, my plan is to not deliberately provoke a person who has specifically shown that he can be violent on multiple occasions.

    It's perfectly possible to be assertive without resorting to shouting at/back at someone. Just walking away is actually a very good option but not always available in the context of a training session or whatever it may be.

    And yes, if someone is being a dickhead then certainly call them out for it.
  • Chunes said:
    thenewbie said:
    I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
    What Jonny was subjected to by Bowyer was bullying not criticising, several senior players had to intervene.
    Thats a very weak interpretation of bullying. Bowyer publicly stated a fact which was Williams bottled out of a challenge. Also it doesnt change the fact that Williams choice to respond to Bowyer was to post indirects on social media which isnt really hwo a man should deal with things.
    The "he bottled a challenge" comment is not the bullying I was referring to. Bowyer can be an aggressive individual, perhaps Jonny felt intimidated in continuing the confrontation in person.

    Both Darren Pratley and Ben Watson felt LB's behaviour was over the line and both had to step in, would they do that if it was just a bit of criticism? 

    Sadly not every one can "deal with things like a man" whatever that even means.
    How do you know pratley and watson stepped in ?

    Im sorey it tells me everything i need to know about his  character, he felt intimidated so went online and posted indirects like a teenager.

    Like a man i mean with dignity and self-respect. Go and speak to the person directly you have an issue with.

    Also you say his behaviour was over the line yet havent stated one example where his behaviour was over the line ?
    I know what happened because I personally know one of the people involved very well.

    You may be the kind of person who doesn't get intimidated when someone is shouting in your face, however a large amount of people will be.

    If you can't understand that then there isn't much point in continuing this commentary. 
    Ok fair enough i cant judge for your personal circumstances.

    Also cant judge whether about Bowyer shouting in his face as thats not public knowledge. If it did happen, which im not disputing i think the only way to deal with that is to shout back. Maybe i am being a bit harsh on JW and "his character", i dont know him.
    Personally yes I probably would shout back, however I also recognise that some people wouldn't feel comfortable doing that is it often escalates a situation to become potentially violent.

    Just because JW may not want a potentially violent confrontation to occur does not make him any "less of man" or lacking in dignity/self respect. If you do believe those things then that it is a damning indictment on your own character and not his.
    Absolutley not an indictment of my own character that i believe people should hold them selves with more dignity and not cower from confrontation.
    What if JW was a woman, would it be okay for him "cower from confrontation"?

    What if LB was a professional boxer would it be okay for JW to "cower from confrontation"?
    Firstly i dont believe men should act aggressivly to women.

    What if ? What if ? What if we deal with facts ?

    Also yes if he was a professional boxer its still not a reason to cower from confrontation, confrontation doesnt equal violence.
    Okay, here's a fact: Lee Bowyer has been charged with GBH and affray in a court of law. 

    Here's another fact: Lee Bowyer got a red card for getting into a punch up with someone on his own team

    Based on those facts, your plan for confrontation is to shout in his face? Good luck, God speed.
    Ok so your plan for life it let people talk to you however they feel like on the off chance they might be violent ? And your only recourse will be to post indirects on social media
    I understand why you think confrontation can be necessary, standing up for yourself is one way of stopping bullying or disrespect and it's what most of us are taught as kids so we don't get pushed around at school. But not everyone responds to conflict in the same way. Different personalities handle different situations differently. Some people are non-confrontational by nature, and to them, the idea of confronting someone head-on is practically as unthinkable as you supporting Millwall tomorrow.

    Some people are sensitive and prefer to have mediated solutions, or negotiate through other people, or wait until things have completely calmed down and everyone has moved on to later approach the issue. Some people were beaten or abused by a dominant adult in their childhood who gave them no confidence in their ability to handle confrontation, or maybe even had an overbearing parent who never let them handle anything on their own. 

    Plus, confrontation can escalate the situation. Especially if you're dealing with someone you know to be hotheaded. Like I say, it can be a good way of solving problems, and it can often not be a good way. So it's easy to see why some people prefer others. 
    Thats a fair point and well balanaced.

    My point im trying to make more so is -

    Bowyer criticism of JW (in the public realm) was fair and truthful.
    I cant comment on what went on behind close doors.
    I accept you make a good point maybe its to do with upbringing and personality types, but why did he them make indirects on social media
  • thenewbie said:
    thenewbie said:
    I hope we dont sign him, i thought he was dreadfully lightweight when he should of been in his physical prime so lords knows how his body will ve after the injuries, also he showed his attitude when Bowyer criticised him and he resorted to posting indirects on social media like a teenage girl instead of speaking to him.
    What Jonny was subjected to by Bowyer was bullying not criticising, several senior players had to intervene.
    Thats a very weak interpretation of bullying. Bowyer publicly stated a fact which was Williams bottled out of a challenge. Also it doesnt change the fact that Williams choice to respond to Bowyer was to post indirects on social media which isnt really hwo a man should deal with things.
    The "he bottled a challenge" comment is not the bullying I was referring to. Bowyer can be an aggressive individual, perhaps Jonny felt intimidated in continuing the confrontation in person.

    Both Darren Pratley and Ben Watson felt LB's behaviour was over the line and both had to step in, would they do that if it was just a bit of criticism? 

    Sadly not every one can "deal with things like a man" whatever that even means.
    How do you know pratley and watson stepped in ?

    Im sorey it tells me everything i need to know about his  character, he felt intimidated so went online and posted indirects like a teenager.

    Like a man i mean with dignity and self-respect. Go and speak to the person directly you have an issue with.

    Also you say his behaviour was over the line yet havent stated one example where his behaviour was over the line ?
    I know what happened because I personally know one of the people involved very well.

    You may be the kind of person who doesn't get intimidated when someone is shouting in your face, however a large amount of people will be.

    If you can't understand that then there isn't much point in continuing this commentary. 
    Ok fair enough i cant judge for your personal circumstances.

    Also cant judge whether about Bowyer shouting in his face as thats not public knowledge. If it did happen, which im not disputing i think the only way to deal with that is to shout back. Maybe i am being a bit harsh on JW and "his character", i dont know him.
    Personally yes I probably would shout back, however I also recognise that some people wouldn't feel comfortable doing that is it often escalates a situation to become potentially violent.

    Just because JW may not want a potentially violent confrontation to occur does not make him any "less of man" or lacking in dignity/self respect. If you do believe those things then that it is a damning indictment on your own character and not his.
    Absolutley not an indictment of my own character that i believe people should hold them selves with more dignity and not cower from confrontation.
    What if JW was a woman, would it be okay for him "cower from confrontation"?

    What if LB was a professional boxer would it be okay for JW to "cower from confrontation"?
    Firstly i dont believe men should act aggressivly to women.

    What if ? What if ? What if we deal with facts ?

    Also yes if he was a professional boxer its still not a reason to cower from confrontation, confrontation doesnt equal violence.
    Okay, here's a fact: Lee Bowyer has been charged with GBH and affray in a court of law. 

    Here's another fact: Lee Bowyer got a red card for getting into a punch up with someone on his own team

    Based on those facts, your plan for confrontation is to shout in his face? Good luck, God speed.
    Ok so your plan for life it let people talk to you however they feel like on the off chance they might be violent ? And your only recourse will be to post indirects on social media
    No, my plan is to not deliberately provoke a person who has specifically shown that he can be violent on multiple occasions.

    It's perfectly possible to be assertive without resorting to shouting at/back at someone. Just walking away is actually a very good option but not always available in the context of a training session or whatever it may be.

    And yes, if someone is being a dickhead then certainly call them out for it.
    Thats fair tbh, your probably right.
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