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Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 05 Oct 2017, 11:34
by budegull1954
Was that really Torquay United??!!

Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 05 Oct 2017, 18:36
by Ottery gull
Missed the match on Tuesday but just watched the highlights. Wow!
The pace and accuracy of passing was, quite honestly, really surprising. If we can carry that momentum forward then we could be in for a very interesting season. Who knows? We still have Dowling, Pitman and Lee to come back from injury so it all bodes well. Competition for places will no doubt help as will the cumulative effect of the training regime under Owers and Kuhl. Optimistic ? Yes, why not?

Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 05 Oct 2017, 18:45
by Ottery gull
Forgot to mention the pending return of Jake Gosling and Ryan Clarke. The squad is looking stronger thank goodness. Let's hope we keep everyone fit

Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 05 Oct 2017, 19:45
by Jeff
Ottery gull wrote: 05 Oct 2017, 18:45 Forgot to mention the pending return of Jake Gosling and Ryan Clarke. The squad is looking stronger thank goodness. Let's hope we keep everyone fit
Not meaning to be pedantic, but it's Pittman who is close to returning. Gosling with his broken bone will be out for a good month or two yet.

GO will have something of an embarrassment of riches when everyone is back fit. But the quandary is the current starting XI is perfectly meshed with the formation and system. When people are back, I struggle to see where they would fit

Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 05 Oct 2017, 20:16
by Ottery gull
Not pedantic Jeff. Spot on. Gosling will be out for a while yet. My mistake. But it does make you smile at the dilemma Owers will hopefully have when and if we have a fully fit squad!

Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 05 Oct 2017, 20:17
by DB57
An embarrassment of riches - one of the problems of being a lottery winner.

Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 05 Oct 2017, 20:38
by JamieE
Jeff wrote: 05 Oct 2017, 19:45 Not meaning to be pedantic, but it's Pittman who is close to returning. Gosling with his broken bone will be out for a good month or two yet.

GO will have something of an embarrassment of riches when everyone is back fit. But the quandary is the current starting XI is perfectly meshed with the formation and system. When people are back, I struggle to see where they would fit
I don’t think the system will change. I think Dowling will come straight in when fit for Lathrope and Clarke will probably come back in goal. Pittman and Gosling will add to the depth when fit and I’d expect Myrie-Williams to leave the club.

Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 01:26
by Scott Brehaut
JamieE wrote: 05 Oct 2017, 20:38 I don’t think the system will change. I think Dowling will come straight in when fit for Lathrope and Clarke will probably come back in goal. Pittman and Gosling will add to the depth when fit and I’d expect Myrie-Williams to leave the club.
It would be VERY harsh on Dorel if Clarke walked straight back into the team. Obviously I’ve not seen him play, but the reports have been excellent. He should be told the position is his until Clarke can find a way to oust him.

Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 07:24
by Plainmoor78
Scott Brehaut wrote: 07 Oct 2017, 01:26

It would be VERY harsh on Dorel if Clarke walked straight back into the team. Obviously I’ve not seen him play, but the reports have been excellent. He should be told the position is his until Clarke can find a way to oust him.
Agree totally. Not only has Dorel earned the right to the no.1 spot, you have to realise that clarke whilst a good goal keeper is injury prone. Dorel is by far the better choice for the future and everything should be done to ensure he stays at the club.

Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 08:45
by nickbrod
Though Dorel hasn't yet agreed the offer of a short term contract.

Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 08:54
by tufcyellowarmy
I doubt if we could afford to keep both unless Clarke agrees to be the No 2 and take a coaching role within the club . This will edpend on his qualifications of course.Dorel is a young talented keeper and needs 1st team action to push on IMO.

Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 10:14
by Dave
Really don't think a goalkeeper with nearly 450 professional games under his belt needs a qualification to coach. Don't think it's case of whether the club can afford to keep both, with out a keeper coach, and a not fit for purpose understudy (not meant as personal, or criticism) the club can't afford not to keep both.

Think Ower's clearly knows this, hence Osborn going out on loan and an attempt to keep Dorel at the club. Whilst Clarke did nothing wrong prior to his injury, Dorel has been outstanding since his arrival at TUFC, therefore should, and no doubt will keep his place.

Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 10:19
by Mattpuma
Scott Brehaut wrote: 07 Oct 2017, 01:26 It would be VERY harsh on Dorel if Clarke walked straight back into the team. Obviously I’ve not seen him play, but the reports have been excellent. He should be told the position is his until Clarke can find a way to oust him.
GO has already said the shirt is Dorels as long as he keeps performing to the same standard. That is how it should be.

Torquay United v Maidenhead, Match Day Thread 03/10/17

Posted: 07 Oct 2017, 11:23
by Jeff
Mattpuma wrote: 07 Oct 2017, 10:19 GO has already said the shirt is Dorels as long as he keeps performing to the same standard. That is how it should be.
And I think that sends out a really good message, especially given GO has stated he wants to bring in more free agents if he can. Come in, do a good job and there could be a longer term contract waiting for you. Have too many occasions like Chinua Cole - come in to help us out and then we'll show you the door - won't encourage people to sign