Neil Weaver Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Bob, is that number 23 on your list of 'Why Rovers lost to insert team of your choice' or the number of pens? I need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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blue/white Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 So, the upshot here is: Stephane in for Lorenzo? Whats' the problem fellas? Zero impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Sussex Rover Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Anybody think he deserves a year long extention to his current contract? I think he's done better than Todd this season... What does everyone think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevidgeBlue Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 (edited) Anybody think he deserves a year long extention to his current contract? I think he's done better than Todd this season... What does everyone think? 1) No 2) Arguably, but Todd has had a long period of enforced inactivity and is probably just reaching peak match fitness 3) I think he's done better than Ooijer when he's been on the pitch. 4) Can Billy Sharp play centre back? Edited December 28, 2006 by RevidgeBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxesFirstTouch Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 No, hes our slowest defender, Oldest and most injury prone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevidgeBlue Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 No, hes our slowest defender, Oldest and most injury prone. I think Ooijer is actually a couple of months older than Henchoz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Sussex Rover Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 (edited) I think Ooijer is actually a couple of months older than Henchoz. Andre Ooijer birthdate: 11 Jul 1974 Stephane Henchoz birthdate: 7 Sep 1974 Andre's older by 2 months... sorry half asleep Edited December 28, 2006 by West Sussex Rover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevidgeBlue Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Andre Ooijer birthdate: 11 Jul 1974 Stephane Henchoz birthdate: 7 Sep 1974 Stephanes older by 2 months. You mean Ooijer is older by two months. We just think of Henchoz as being a lot older because it's so long since his first spell here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presty On Tour Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 the problem with henchoz these days is that he is so slow, i mean my nan would fancy her chances in a sprint race. great experience, solid defender and a decent back up. can he take the club forward? imo no, when nelsen returns there will be to many ahead of him in the pecking order and he will be surplus to requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Sussex Rover Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I suppose the question id like to ask is. Henchoz or Todd? Todd has had a long period of enforced inactivity and is probably just reaching peak match fitness True, but in my eyes Henchoz has had less training since he left Wigan and has done an ok job for us to make up the numbers. Im looking forward to Zurab coming back personally because i think he kicks Henchoz and Todd into touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenodrog Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Andre Ooijer birthdate: 11 Jul 1974 Stephane Henchoz birthdate: 7 Sep 1974 Andre's older by 2 months... sorry half asleep Only my opinion of course but given a fully fit squad the pair of them would be watching the match from the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walls Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Only my opinion of course but given a fully fit squad the pair of them would be watching the match from the bench. And have Nelsen with who? Hope you're not suggesting Nelsen and Zurab to be our No. 1 pairing. Zurab was the weak link in the defence for months. For me Ooijer and Nelsen would be a pretty good partnership - albeit lacking a bit of pace. We have Emerton providing pace down the right side so I suppose the question is therefore who will provide it down the left? Over to Mr. Hughes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fife Rover Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 (edited) I suppose the question id like to ask is. Henchoz or Todd? True, but in my eyes Henchoz has had less training since he left Wigan and has done an ok job for us to make up the numbers. Im looking forward to Zurab coming back personally because i think he kicks Henchoz and Todd into touch! I think you are right on both counts there WSR. Personally I would rate Henchoz as about on a par with Todd but both of them behind the Admiral, Ooijer, and Zurab (in that order) and with Matteo bringing up the rear (assuming Neil goes). P.S. Aren't we well-off for CB's! Edited December 28, 2006 by Fife Rover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenodrog Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 And have Nelsen with who? Hope you're not suggesting Nelsen and Zurab to be our No. 1 pairing. I'm not. Nelsen and Todd looked easily the strongest pairing last season. They complemented each other well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwilky Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 P.S. Aren't we well-off for CB's! We went for quantity not quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyRover Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I think Henchoz was a decent signing. With the injuries that we have had at centre back it looks like a wise move to have bought him in. Yes he is slow, but he has experience at this level and provides important cover. Once Nelsen and Zurab gets fit, Henchoz won't be anywhere near the first team set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasta Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 (edited) In light of the Ooijer injury I just want to add a bit of praise for Henchoz. When we signed him I thought it was not a good move. He's probably played more this season than Sparky would have wanted. However he has been suprisingly good in camparison to what I thought he would be. Yes he's slow but he still shows with his reading of the game that he's a quality defender who has a habit of getting blocks in when needed. I wouldnt want him to have a long spell in the side as he does get found out at this level with pace now but, credit where credit is due, he's proved to be a valuable squad player. Fair play to Stephane and Sparky. Edited January 20, 2007 by Hasta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevidgeBlue Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Got to say, he's proved me completely wrong, I was dead against his signing but his general play has been excellent. The only problem is, his lack of pace is going to put him in a goal conceding/sending off situation occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presty On Tour Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 In light of the Ooijer injury I just want to add a bit of praise for Henchoz. When we signed him I thought it was not a good move. He's probably played more this season than Sparky would have wanted. However he has been suprisingly good in camparison to what I thought he would be. Yes he's slow but he still shows with his reading of the game that he's a quality defender who has a habit of getting blocks in when needed. I wouldnt want him to have a long spell in the side as he does get found out at this level with pace now but, credit where credit is due, he's proved to be a valuable squad player. Fair play to Stephane and Sparky. i'd agree with that post just to add for a free transfer he proved to be a great signing. his pace leaves him vulnerable at the back occasionally as we have all seen but his displays on average have been excellent and to be fair with the injuries and messing about with our back for this season, we could be in a spot of trouble without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
den Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Got to say, he's proved me completely wrong, I was dead against his signing but his general play has been excellent. The only problem is, his lack of pace is going to put him in a goal conceding/sending off situation occasionally. That happens, pace or not Rev. He was nothing short of superb today against Man City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsnuf Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I bet Wigan wish they hadn't let him go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I bet Wigan wish they hadn't let him go whi are pompy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabani Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 my only complaint is that he loves to go to ground to challenge, which is a bit risky and his horrible scythe on Beasley could have been a red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj54nna Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 After five minutes play he looks like he's about to have a heart attack. He's getting exhausted too quickly, which has led to some rash challenges and one too many cards for my liking. Apart from that he's not done too bad. Shame Liverpool saw the best of him and not us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthAussieRover Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Since he's returned we have lost how many games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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