Blackford

loan_star · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:57 am

Joined us on loan apparently. Any good?

PJPoolie · **Joined:** Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:28 pm **Posts:** 15342

He was the one everyone was talking about a few years ago I think we even had interest from Man City in him but like many of our young players he doesn't seem to have kicked on. I think he's been sub for the reserves of late even. He obviously has ability though so hopefully this is a good move for him.

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

Mr butt rates him and has watched him in the ressies

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PJPoolie · **Joined:** Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:28 pm **Posts:** 15342

Mind he might have been sub because he's been pushed back by the 28 pointless signings the club has made of a similar age to him.

misterb2001 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:20 pm

It was last season he went on trial with City if I remember correctly

PJPoolie · **Joined:** Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:28 pm **Posts:** 15342

Yeah for some reason I thought he was a bit older than 18. I remember him making one sub appearance but he's not really been near since. It's seems we'd rather sign kids on loan or permanently than give our own a chance.

monkeybutt · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2017 2:40 pm

He is a decent prospect, 2 footed and not afraid to take a man on, scored a few but like PJ said, he keeps getting benched for the endless prospects we sign!

loan_star · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:41 pm

Didn't get on today, pitch wasn't the best and it was a tight game so not ideal to throw a young winger on.
Hopefully get to see him next time out.

tREE_wiTH_hAMStER · **Joined:** Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 am **Posts:** 20758

Too lightweight for the first team.

monkeybutt · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:58 pm

loan_star wrote:

Joined us on loan apparently. Any good?

When you at home next?

loan_star · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:09 pm

Next saturday against Altrincham.

The Bishop · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:22 pm

loan_star wrote:

Next saturday against Altrincham.

In that case he might get a start if the manager likes Alteringhem!!!

I'll get me coat bbolt

loan_star · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:38 pm

The Bishop wrote:

loan_star wrote:

Next saturday against Altrincham.

In that case he might get a start if the manager likes Alteringhem!!!

I'll get me coat bbolt

Sussex UK · **Joined:** Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:34 pm **Posts:** 3580

PJPoolie wrote:

He was the one everyone was talking about a few years ago I think we even had interest from Man City in him but like many of our young players he doesn't seem to have kicked on. I think he's been sub for the reserves of late even. He obviously has ability though so hopefully this is a good move for him.

Thanks for that PJ.

ElvisC · **Joined:** Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:55 am **Posts:** 4504

Me Da is teaching him to drive !

monkeybutt · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:24 pm

He passed his test

ElvisC · **Joined:** Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:55 am **Posts:** 4504

Maybe he has..it's not been a topic of conversation for a while. Ok then, he TAUGHT him to drive.

pooliecrab · **Joined:** Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:31 pm **Posts:** 6028

Whatever happened to instructor - student confidentiality? Whatever happens in dual control Corsa stays in dual control Corsa.

monkeybutt · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:11 am

ElvisC wrote:

Maybe he has..it's not been a topic of conversation for a while. Ok then, he TAUGHT him to drive.

He has a corsa, red one and passed first time I believe, hats off th Elvis senior :clap:

mib1975 · **Joined:** Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:02 pm **Posts:** 308

My nephew signing for darlo after pools released him unbelievable player pools coaches haven't a clue .

Yubep · **Joined:** Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:35 pm **Posts:** 25266

The ironing of a player Like blackford is if he was at boro we would have probably loaned him by now

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pooliecrab · **Joined:** Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:31 pm **Posts:** 6028

Yubep wrote:

The ironing of a player Like blackford is if he was at boro we would have probably loaned him by now

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I like how your straighten out the pressing matters.
You'll crease up when you see what I mean.

The Bishop · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2017 4:58 pm

pooliecrab wrote:

Yubep wrote:

The ironing of a player Like blackford is if he was at boro we would have probably loaned him by now

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I like how your straighten out the pressing matters.
You'll crease up when you see what I mean.

I heard its coz he can only play in a flat back 4. May have problems with temper, may need to let off a little steam!

Sussex UK · **Joined:** Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:34 pm **Posts:** 3580

mib1975 wrote:

My nephew signing for darlo after pools released him unbelievable player pools coaches haven't a clue .

"You scratch my back,I'll scratch yours". .great deal for both clubs mib1975.

johnjo · **Joined:** Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:57 pm **Posts:** 321

I have never seen the kid but the fact that he does not even get a relgular start in the reserves makes me wonder and the players keeping him out are our own players not the signings from outside.
I still believe if the manager thought he was good enough he would play him. He has in fact had a loan at Whitby.

monkeybutt · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:55 am

johnjo wrote:

I have never seen the kid but the fact that he does not even get a relgular start in the reserves makes me wonder and the players keeping him out are our own players not the signings from outside.
I still believe if the manager thought he was good enough he would play him. He has in fact had a loan at Whitby.

Did you see the goal he scored for Whitby, beat 4 players and slotted it home?

johnjo · **Joined:** Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:57 pm **Posts:** 321

As I say I have never seen the kid but playing devils advocate I remember a local kid called Terry Francis scoring four goals on his debut and he never scored again and what about Michael Maidens wonder goal a few years ago. You cannot judge a player by isolated moments.

monkeybutt · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2017 12:55 pm

johnjo wrote:

As I say I have never seen the kid but playing devils advocate I remember a local kid called Terry Francis scoring four goals on his debut and he never scored again and what about Michael Maidens wonder goal a few years ago. You cannot judge a player by isolated moments.

Your right, however watching nearly every reserve game for the last 2 years gives me a slightly better knowledge

johnjo · **Joined:** Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:57 pm **Posts:** 321

Monkey tell me then why does he not even get a regular game for the reserves?

monkeybutt · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:52 pm

johnjo wrote:

Monkey tell me then why does he not even get a regular game for the reserves?

He is a left winger, he has Thomas in front of him, he is a first year pro, he has been overlooked by loanees, triallists and a manager with small nuts, I have seen him torture right backs but i`m not a qualified coach, even if I have played at a decent level and was once a dreaded man Utd fan

johnjo · **Joined:** Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:57 pm **Posts:** 321

He has not had Thomas in front of him for months. Surely if he is that good Hignett, Collins or even the new set up would have given a try. He is not even anywhere near the bench.
I do hope he proves you right and comes back good enough and not like his brother who was at a similar stage at that age.
As far as the reserves are concerned I went regularly when they played at the Vic but I cannot be bothered to go to Billingham. To be honest I thought it bacame non competitive with some teams just filled with young kids. How often do you read the phrase in match reports " a young ..... side" meaning very young.

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