Apparantly there is a young former Brighton centre back at Arsenal who played really well against us for Leeds being allowed to go out on loan… worth a go?
No Gedson were those two annoying Irish twins with spiky hair on Xfactor, do please try to keep up or we will miss out on all the high quality transfer rumours that this site specialises in.
Poor old Jacob Roddy, all he wants to do is make a career as a professional footballer. It seems his Dad, who may or may not be his Dad is either hindering him or helping him.
I'm sure these sort of comments will do a young man's self esteem and confidence a world of good (on the off chance he might see them, which let's face it, he could). I see we've found someone else to scapegoat now Purrington is injured
Thanks Sam you’re the voice of reason and no mistake. Thanks for being here for us and thanks for caring. What star sign are you? Man you’ve got a beautiful aura.
Thanks Sam you’re the voice of reason and no mistake. Thanks for being here for us and thanks for caring. What star sign are you? Man you’ve got a beautiful aura.
And what’s wrong with that? He makes a very valid point.
Thanks Sam you’re the voice of reason and no mistake. Thanks for being here for us and thanks for caring. What star sign are you? Man you’ve got a beautiful aura.
Tbf he is right...not seen him play so can't comment on that but it does seem that he is pretty much damned because his name is Roddy.
@king addick you’re right but you’re also not a naive man and absolutely recognise that culturally those who seem to get a leg up in life face the hardest scrutiny. If he’s good enough the doubters will appreciate even more for making it on his own merits. If he doesn’t he’ll be forgotten by most and his name wheeled out only as a salutary parable.
Regarding Roddy, I thought he looked alright against Wimbledon, played some good stuff. Defensively pretty solid apart from their goal but he’s a youngster still learning, reminds me a bit of Morgan Fox! Clearly the club see potential as he’d be nowhere near the first team otherwise, regardless of who his Dad is unless we are going old school nepotism which would be disappointing!
He’s not good enough and that is ultimately the crux of the matter.
Based on what period of evaluation? Do you seriously suggest Avory is prone to supporting such a basic version of alleged nepotism? Perhaps we should revisit Barker whose dad used to work for the club?
If for any reason - injuries, Adkins feels he’s ready etc - Roddy does feature in the league, I hope the usual boo boys realise he is only 18, regardless of who he’s related to, and don’t tear him apart at The Valley or away games. I understand he’s not at the level yet that many are expecting of a squad member this season, but hope people still lend support during games he appears in.
He’s not good enough and that is ultimately the crux of the matter.
Based on what period of evaluation? Do you seriously suggest Avory is prone to supporting such a basic version of alleged nepotism? Perhaps we should revisit Barker whose dad used to work for the club?
Are you suggesting that is how the Academy works?
I’m suggesting he’s not good enough, bottom line.
Doesn’t matter about other players, Barker has been around the club for a while and was important to the U18s success last season, he’s proved himself around the club. We have/had young players better than Roddy and to many it looks like he’s been fast tracked to the first team.
I am not saying anything against the academy or Avory, you mentioned him, not me. My point is Roddy is not good enough whether he is 18 or 23, his age is irrelevant, he shouldn’t be near the first team set up right now.
If for any reason - injuries, Adkins feels he’s ready etc - Roddy does feature in the league, I hope the usual boo boys realise he is only 18, regardless of who he’s related to, and don’t tear him apart at The Valley or away games. I understand he’s not at the level yet that many are expecting of a squad member this season, but hope people still lend support during games he appears in.
I’ll always support whoever is playing and never booed a player in my life. I can just recognise if someone is of the standard required for the first team.
He’s not good enough and that is ultimately the crux of the matter.
Based on what period of evaluation? Do you seriously suggest Avory is prone to supporting such a basic version of alleged nepotism? Perhaps we should revisit Barker whose dad used to work for the club?
Are you suggesting that is how the Academy works?
I’m suggesting he’s not good enough, bottom line.
Doesn’t matter about other players, Barker has been around the club for a while and was important to the U18s success last season, he’s proved himself around the club. We have/had young players better than Roddy and to many it looks like he’s been fast tracked to the first team.
I am not saying anything against the academy or Avory, you mentioned him, not me. My point is Roddy is not good enough whether he is 18 or 23, his age is irrelevant, he shouldn’t be near the first team set up right now.
I agree, feels to me he's been fast-tracked to the first team - it's clear to me he's not ready. Not saying he won't grow into a good player, but it feels far too early for him.
He’s not good enough and that is ultimately the crux of the matter.
The lads 18 years old and played one senior game....down the line he may not he good enough but he really has been condemned.
Imagine we will sign a LB and a season of U23s football will show where he is at.
What’s been condemned is not Jacob. It’s the fact that the club have known since Maatsen went off to Coventry that we needed to bring in a left wing back and that’s not just because Purrington is injured. We started the season with a right back at left back with cover a totally raw Jacob Roddy. As for Jacob. He’s 18. Of course he’s not going to be good enough straight out of the box. I’m sure he’ll develop as he gets more experienced but just now he shouldn’t be anywhere near first team squad let alone first eleven.
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Hmmm. Has the CL transfer thread come to this?
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gedson_Fernandes
He makes a very valid point.
Imagine we will sign a LB and a season of U23s football will show where he is at.
Are you suggesting that is how the Academy works?
Doesn’t matter about other players, Barker has been around the club for a while and was important to the U18s success last season, he’s proved himself around the club. We have/had young players better than Roddy and to many it looks like he’s been fast tracked to the first team.
I am not saying anything against the academy or Avory, you mentioned him, not me. My point is Roddy is not good enough whether he is 18 or 23, his age is irrelevant, he shouldn’t be near the first team set up right now.