Humphreys

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

That must surely be his last start for us?

Never ever seen a player so slow and as unable to control or pass a ball. Lost it so many times that eventually they would score from it and low and behold he lost it, we fouled trying to get it back and they score.

More beneficial to the opposition than to us.

The Lightning Tree · **Joined:** Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:30 pm **Posts:** 5804

Good result though.
They looked a quality side first half and happy with a point in the end.

no6bus · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:55 pm **Posts:** 5095

^^^^^^^^^^^^^
what he said

mind the ref was shite

meat pie · **Posted:** Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:41 pm

Tree_With_Hamster wrote:

That must surely be his last start for us?

Never ever seen a player so slow and as unable to control or pass a ball. Lost it so many times that eventually they would score from it and low and behold he lost it, we fouled trying to get it back and they score.

More beneficial to the opposition than to us.

If you think that it was a foul for the free kick they scored from, you want your eyes testing, the guy slipped and collided with our player.
I really can't stand MK DONS, cheating,diving whining the whole way through, don't get me started on the scouse get of a manager.

A good point though.

spinbowler · **Posted:** Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:52 pm

Tree_With_Hamster wrote:

That must surely be his last start for us?

Never ever seen a player so slow and as unable to control or pass a ball. Lost it so many times that eventually they would score from it and low and behold he lost it, we fouled trying to get it back and they score.

More beneficial to the opposition than to us.

Yes let's all forget he scored for us in midweek! :roll:

PJ_Poolie · **Posted:** Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:56 pm

I personally think it's a) wrong and b) ridiculous to single anyone out for criticism after such an honest and committed performance today. Humphreys gave the ball away a couple of times in poor areas first half, but his control and shot was pretty decent when only a brilliant save stopped us going two up. I don't think the bloke who earns £65,000 a week who played in midfield for them was any better.

kipper05 · **Joined:** Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:39 pm **Posts:** 157

Best comment of the day was a guy shouting "shite Humphries" after his shot was saved - the irony was lost on the usual critics around me

The first time he gave possession away was simply down to James Poole. Asi said in another thread I don't think he is anywhere near fit but he was out of position lots of the time, hence the bollocking from Murray half way through the first half.

PJ_Poolie · **Posted:** Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:03 pm

The referee gave us fuck all all day as, they only had to fall over.

Plastic, horrible, cheating wankers in his ear all game and the useless fucker bought it.

Bramstein · **Joined:** Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:49 pm **Posts:** 1526

Whilst it's true he came close to giving us what would have been a completely undeserved 2-0 lead I don't think it's unfair to say he had a poor game. On both occasions he gave the ball away they nearly, and many would say should have, scored.

PJ_Poolie · **Posted:** Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:26 pm

Alright then it's open season, Flinders kicking was abysmal and Milk turns quicker than Boydy :laugh:

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

Chip Fireball wrote:

He might just about get away with it against the weaker sides, but he should never be playing against the good sides. Even in a 5 man midfield he just looked completely hopeless. He spent most of the first half passing to the opposition , marking fresh air, and generally looking lost. It's like playing with 10 men playing him and Murray in the holding role.

When Baldwin came on we improved 100%, to be honest I've no idea why he was the one who got dropped after Tuesday night.

With the play offs looking beyond us, and our place safe, we should really be looking towards next season. Which means building a team around the young uns that will be here and giving them plenty of game time.

Phewf, thought i was watching a different game to the rest there.

Tax Paying Poolie · **Joined:** Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:18 am **Posts:** 9053

Tree_With_Hamster wrote:

Chip Fireball wrote:

He might just about get away with it against the weaker sides, but he should never be playing against the good sides. Even in a 5 man midfield he just looked completely hopeless. He spent most of the first half passing to the opposition , marking fresh air, and generally looking lost. It's like playing with 10 men playing him and Murray in the holding role.

When Baldwin came on we improved 100%, to be honest I've no idea why he was the one who got dropped after Tuesday night.

With the play offs looking beyond us, and our place safe, we should really be looking towards next season. Which means building a team around the young uns that will be here and giving them plenty of game time.

Phewf, thought i was watching a different game to the rest there.

Agreeing with you both. Baldwin is young, dynamic and provides excitement which is the total opposite of Humphreys. As chip says we should be looking towards the first game of 12/13 and if we give Baldwin three months to settle then I think we could have an exciting player on our hands.

PJ_Poolie · **Posted:** Sat Mar 03, 2012 9:05 pm

I said it after last weeks trouncing, we need to look to next season. Baldwin should be starting the vast majority of the remaining 12 games on today's evidence, I'd personally like to see him get a go at centre back next to Hartley.

Spender · **Posted:** Sun Mar 04, 2012 6:35 pm

Hmm.....

Against Huddersfield, Stevenage and Sheff Utd?? You want to chuck a young 'un in amongst that?? Yeah, maybe against Walsall, Yeovil and Oldham....

monkeybutt · **Posted:** Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:20 pm

Spender wrote:

Hmm.....

Against Huddersfield, Stevenage and Sheff Utd?? You want to chuck a young 'un in amongst that?? Yeah, maybe against Walsall, Yeovil and Oldham....

What`s the difference in a 17 year old who set us alight and an 18 year old who has a maturity about him who has pace and skill

Lord_of_Stranton · **Joined:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:48 pm **Posts:** 1852

In the first half especially, I though Baldwin looked very ordinary against Bury, but he did look better than Humphreys. Match experience required and then we have a gem.

Chrissy Stevo · **Posted:** Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:41 pm

Spender wrote:

Hmm.....

Against Huddersfield, Stevenage and Sheff Utd?? You want to chuck a young 'un in amongst that?? Yeah, maybe against Walsall, Yeovil and Oldham....

I'd rather him than an inept humphreys.

mouldy old dough · **Posted:** Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:44 pm

As has been said Baldwin looked very good the time he was on.

Lord_of_Stranton · **Joined:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:48 pm **Posts:** 1852

Fortunately for us, the only question is where, not if, will he play in the long-term. Cooper will presumably try him in both positions at least once between now and May.

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22659

Spender wrote:

Hmm.....

Against Huddersfield, Stevenage and Sheff Utd?? You want to chuck a young 'un in amongst that?? Yeah, maybe against Walsall, Yeovil and Oldham....

Especially against the better teams. Lets face it, the old guard have bottled it time and time again.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12354

I think if Humphreys is in midfield against the better teams we are in for a paggering. He has been a good servant has Humps but he is now not up to it. Obviously we'll play him when we are desperate through injuries, suspensions etc, but personnally I would put a kid in before him and certainly Baldwin before him.
We played Luke James against Sheff Utd and he did ok, so why can't we play youngsters against the so called "big teams". Give them a chance and lets see what they can do. Baldwin before humps every time now.
It's all about the future now and Humps as a player should not be in our plans.
Boydy is a candidate for that category as well I'm afraid.

Joe Mac · **Posted:** Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:18 am

In my opinion Humphs has not been up to this standard for quite a number of years, he has been a great servant to the club and it was good to see him reach 500. But he should step aside and fully focus on the coaching side. I'd much prefer to see baldwin play. Humphs just doesnt have the pace or fitness anymore and the same applys for Boydy.

Spender · **Posted:** Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:21 pm

I would have thought with 30 goal Jordan Rhodes marauding, Steve Haslam might be a better choice.

Mr Ripper · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 1:05 pm

My mate's 8 year old summed it up perfectly after about half an hour on Saturday, the conversation went;
Boy: "Dad, is this a reserve game?"
Dad: "No son, don't be silly."
Boy: "Well why is Humphreys playing then?"

The Colonel · **Joined:** Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:49 am **Posts:** 4891

There has been some rel shit posted about Ritchie Humphreys over the years and it is continuing now. Anyone with half a brain can see Humphreys is too slow against the better sides.

But like Chip said, he can stil do a job for us, when we have injuries, against the weaker/poorer sides. Hence he scored against Bury.

I am sure Coops will have it all worked out. So calm down ladies. :laugh:

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

Mr Ripper wrote:

My mate's 8 year old summed it up perfectly after about half an hour on Saturday, the conversation went;
Boy: "Dad, is this a reserve game?"
Dad: "No son, don't be silly."
Boy: "Well why is Humphreys playing then?"

Ritchie Humphreys has played less than 20 games for Pools Reserves in 11 years..

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

In fact he's played less than TEN, and not at all for 18 months...(scratches head again but harder..)

Mr Ripper · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 1:44 pm

ElvisC wrote:

In fact he's played less than TEN, and not at all for 18 months...(scratches head again but harder..)

We actually pointed this out to the bairn after he'd said it, it was just the context and "out of the mouths of babes" etc that made it quite funny.

P.S. If he did play a few more reserve games when not in the first team he might be a bit sharper. :wink:

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

If we actually played more than 5 Reserve Games a decade!! They hardly seem to play at all..best job in the world, Pools Ressies boss!

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

Chip Fireball wrote:

I think Coops was his usual honest self in the Mail today- saying we need a midfield player who can control things, we were too slow in there on Saturday, we gave the ball away too cheaply, theres no creativity in there, its now my main priority for new signings, etc. He didnt name Humps, nor did he have to.

So basically he sees everything the fans see again? Great stuff! clappp

PJ_Poolie · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:25 pm

Tree_With_Hamster wrote:

That must surely be his last start for us?

.

I hope you didn't have money on that!?

Up front tonight, Baldwin for Brown the one change.

parmo · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:33 pm

is Brown injured again?

yloop · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:34 pm

On the bench, looks like he's been rested

parmo · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:35 pm

no he's on the bench and Humphreys starts - fucking unbelievable. I actually think he is managing this team - how else can this be explained?

yloop · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:38 pm

Boyd on the bench and Nish dropped completely. I know they're out of favour but surely they should be considered over a finished midfielder up front?

I hope I'm wrong but I can't see much happening tonight.

yloop · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:39 pm

Hang on, no, Nish is on the bench too.

parmo · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:42 pm

mind boggling - I think his legs would actually have to fall off to stop him from playing

spinbowler · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:13 pm

I think youse are being very harsh on the lad ...

parmo · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:22 pm

not when he loses possession in the middle of the park yet again, but this time it finally leads to a goal. It's not harsh - it's fair criticism and he deserves to have his boots hung up for him if he won't do it himself. Best ever player for Pools? Do me a favour!!!

returnofaido · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:27 pm

parmo, your hatred of humphreys is getting a bit repetitive.

parmo · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:36 pm

I don't hate the bloke.... but I know I'm right about him. He's finished, and that's not hatred. Read what it says and tell me I hate him. I hate the fact he gets a game, but that doesn't mean I hate the bloke!!!
Bizarre

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

im off round the corner to Ritchie Humphreys Drive to start a riot, anyone coming?

ed-t-ball · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:50 pm

I'll take Coops decision over your waffle any day.

Stop your carping..

Kew for a fish thread.

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22659

I thought it was only me who could see through the hype!

returnofaido · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:53 pm

Yubep wrote:

im off round the corner to Ritchie Humphreys Drive to start a riot, anyone coming?

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22659

I hear Humphreys has a single out!

parmo · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:17 pm

I reiterate I have no gripe with the bloke cos I don't know him personally. I have a real problem that he gets a game at Pools when there have been people like Rowell released who could have developed into a really good player for us.... that is what is so soul destroying. If he plays we play with 10 men, and I don't care what anyone says about that cos it's the truth

returnofaido · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:24 pm

hey, its an opinion

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

parmo wrote:

I reiterate I have no gripe with the bloke cos I don't know him personally. I have a real problem that he gets a game at Pools when there have been people like Rowell released who could have developed into a really good player for us.... that is what is so soul destroying. If he plays we play with 10 men, and I don't care what anyone says about that cos it's the truth

agree entirely, probably a top bloke but not upto it. However seems like Cooper disagrees.

Lord_of_Stranton · **Joined:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:48 pm **Posts:** 1852

I didn't think he was too bad today bbolt

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