Revell

[OldBlueLady]

Well said Matt, he really isn't that bad in context.

 

[BrettieAngell]

Revell probably played on the wing twice in the entire time he was here.

There is a massive difference between running around like a headless chicken and actually running around with a purpose. Rev's unfortunately was the former; a headless chicken.

People do get confused with these, but if you watch most of the top players in the world none of them will ever chance anything they don't think they will be able to get, instead they save there energy for when it matters, when they get the ball, or need to get onto the end of something.

These are often called "lazy" players in england because we would rather someone bust a gut for 90 minutes, not get near the ball, maybe upend a few players, pick up a booking, but as long as they tried hard that's ok.

Yes Rev's worked hard, but i would rather have James Walker personally, at least he has the ability to change a game, even if we haven't seen it often enough!

Lee Barnard chases everything.

 

[Andy_S]

I'm a tad concerned that the knives are out for O'Donovan so quickly. Perhaps it's something about our multimedia, on-the-go, fast-paced lives... but it seems as fans we've got collective ADHD.

Kevin Maher would never have made it as a Southend player in these times, that's for sure - it wasn't that long ago, but I seem to recall that for most of his first year he was pretty dire. He came good eventually, though, didn't he?

O'Donovan - who has barely kicked a ball for Sunderland, and who has been at RH for all of five minutes - appears to be the biggest donkey on the face of the earth, according to the hair-triggered opinions of the ShrimperZone faithful.

But on what basis do you reach that conclusion? We know he's quick - anyone who was at Brentford saw that. We know he has good awareness - his flick to Franno at Withdean to set up the first goal showed great footballing vision. We know he has scored goals in the past - he got oodles of them in Ireland.

And yet he's "sh*t", he should be "sent back to Sunderland", some are even offering to drive him back.

Honestly - as a bunch of fans, I often think that we get the footballers we deserve... such as the Alex Revells of this world, who seemingly can charm the birds from the trees (never mind that they only hit the back of the net once in a blue moon) - rather than, occasionally, giving some damaged goods from another club a bit of a chance so that we can allow them to fulfil the undoubted potential they have.

Hey ho. I'd love it if O'Donovan proved the moaners wrong on here tonight.

Matt

Couldn't have put it better myself. Not that I think I could put anything better than you generally anyway though. :D

 

[jamesmut2000]

I'm a tad concerned that the knives are out for O'Donovan so quickly. Perhaps it's something about our multimedia, on-the-go, fast-paced lives... but it seems as fans we've got collective ADHD.

Kevin Maher would never have made it as a Southend player in these times, that's for sure - it wasn't that long ago, but I seem to recall that for most of his first year he was pretty dire. He came good eventually, though, didn't he?

O'Donovan - who has barely kicked a ball for Sunderland, and who has been at RH for all of five minutes - appears to be the biggest donkey on the face of the earth, according to the hair-triggered opinions of the ShrimperZone faithful.

But on what basis do you reach that conclusion? We know he's quick - anyone who was at Brentford saw that. We know he has good awareness - his flick to Franno at Withdean to set up the first goal showed great footballing vision. We know he has scored goals in the past - he got oodles of them in Ireland.

And yet he's "sh*t", he should be "sent back to Sunderland", some are even offering to drive him back.

Honestly - as a bunch of fans, I often think that we get the footballers we deserve... such as the Alex Revells of this world, who seemingly can charm the birds from the trees (never mind that they only hit the back of the net once in a blue moon) - rather than, occasionally, giving some damaged goods from another club a bit of a chance so that we can allow them to fulfil the undoubted potential they have.

Hey ho. I'd love it if O'Donovan proved the moaners wrong on here tonight.

Matt

You may be right Matt - and I have to confess to being one of the ones guilty of getting my knife out rather quickly!!!

Admittedly it was posted in anger after the shocking night at stadiumMK the other evening - a night I know very few of our players covered themselves in glory - but on that particular showing he did nothing to convince me that he has played at a higher level or was capable of playing at this level. (incidentally how do the Irish leagues compare with ours - I have no knowledge of them so couldn't honestly compare the two?)

I had this conversation yesterday with a mate who wasn't at MK and the conversation finished with me saying 'he'll probably make me look an arse on friday night now' and if he does I'll be the first on here with a slice of humble pie later tonight!!!

 

[GBJ]

We don't have a striker like Revell now, someone that can really unsettle defenders. Ok, he didn't score many, but he made enough of a nuisance of himself to give others an opportunity in and around the area and would welcome him back.

Spot on there. I'd rather have Revs over that old donkey freedman

 

[Strykr]

I'm a tad concerned that the knives are out for O'Donovan so quickly. Perhaps it's something about our multimedia, on-the-go, fast-paced lives... but it seems as fans we've got collective ADHD.

Kevin Maher would never have made it as a Southend player in these times, that's for sure - it wasn't that long ago, but I seem to recall that for most of his first year he was pretty dire. He came good eventually, though, didn't he?

O'Donovan - who has barely kicked a ball for Sunderland, and who has been at RH for all of five minutes - appears to be the biggest donkey on the face of the earth, according to the hair-triggered opinions of the ShrimperZone faithful.

But on what basis do you reach that conclusion? We know he's quick - anyone who was at Brentford saw that. We know he has good awareness - his flick to Franno at Withdean to set up the first goal showed great footballing vision. We know he has scored goals in the past - he got oodles of them in Ireland.

And yet he's "sh*t", he should be "sent back to Sunderland", some are even offering to drive him back.

Honestly - as a bunch of fans, I often think that we get the footballers we deserve... such as the Alex Revells of this world, who seemingly can charm the birds from the trees (never mind that they only hit the back of the net once in a blue moon) - rather than, occasionally, giving some damaged goods from another club a bit of a chance so that we can allow them to fulfil the undoubted potential they have.

Hey ho. I'd love it if O'Donovan proved the moaners wrong on here tonight.

Matt

agree were quick to judge, but we've become a loan club, and lets face it bar milsom our loan players have made a great impact! perhaps we see o'donovan as more throw away, but theres been a huge culture of singling out players for criticism ever since ive been a fan,
anyway hope rev's keeps banging them in so we can get some cashback

 

[Shrimper]

Would like Revell to come back permanently., always done his best and gave his all no-matter the situation. His goal for Swindon shows that he has the quality and just needs the right team, just a shame it doesn't seem to be us.

 

[mattytheshrimper]

I'm a tad concerned that the knives are out for O'Donovan so quickly.

exactly what i've been thinking. even after brighton everyone said how ***** he was. clearly not true. its just the fact he isn't a player who suits are player at the moment. which is hooooooooooof. what striker does that suit really? very surprised how well barney has done this season considering the service.

 

[Strykr]

exactly what i've been thinking. even after brighton everyone said how ***** he was. clearly not true. its just the fact he isn't a player who suits are player at the moment. which is hooooooooooof. what striker does that suit really? very surprised how well barney has done this season considering the service.

suited theo alright!!
but yeah agree that hoofball is crap

 

[mattytheshrimper]

suited theo alright!!
but yeah agree that hoofball is crap

with the midfield we have who havn't performed this season yet!!!! we should be playing it on the floor and creating chances but hoof ball is the easy way out or for maccas excuse sideways. lets have a bit of fantasy football please. lol.

 

[Strykr]

with the midfield we have who havn't performed this season yet!!!! we should be playing it on the floor and creating chances but hoof ball is the easy way out or for maccas excuse sideways. lets have a bit of fantasy football please. lol.

dont know about fantasy football :) would be nice to have a winger or two tho, seems like a good idea :unsure: