Dazzler 2,428 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 One of the coaches spent a lot of time with Bates during the warm up. I thought he had a decent game, as did the rest of the defense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,614 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 16 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said: No he's not he's 21 in October and only made 45 senior appearances in his career, that tells you everything about him tbh Oh well my mistake Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,598 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Bates really struggles IMO, constantly looks scared and it doesn't help when Tav can't defend or doesn't take command. Beerman looks like he's been playing professional for years, have no problems with him facing them. Danny Wilson looks different class now IMO, playing really well. Tav is tav, decent couple of minutes here and there but he's all we've got at the back in that position Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoli 4,625 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Hill absolutely has to come back in for next week if possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLaudrup 4,684 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 46 minutes ago, BridgeIsBlue said: Need Hill back for the filth. Possibly. Most of the season I'd agree as we have looked lost when Hill hasn't played. Last few games that hasn't been the case though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenerife Bear 1,748 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Bakbear said: Agree. Bates is growing in confidence. I am not sure who is really injured anyway. I suspect there is more to the absences than meets the eye I agree. Team Gaffer anyway. Whatever he is doing, is working so far. Long may that continue. I don't want Wallace or Kiernan back in the team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears 794 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 41 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said: Reminds me of Bert konterman on the ball, and off it too If he can score a Big Bertie screamer against them then maybe he's worth a jersey... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieMacRFC 850 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Bears said: Is Bates ready for the full-on diving, backing in and collapsing, and downright sneakiness of their forward players, though? Hill back in alongside Wilson for me. Totally agree with this although it would have been good for the big man to get some game time before we play them but he has the experience needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reformation Bear 6,453 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 If Hill is fit enough I believe he should start in place of Bates. Its a very important game and Hill's experience, commitment and leadership would be needed for a game like this. The more difficult one is left back. Experience may be preferred here with Hodson getting the nod but if he chooses Beerman instead then fair enough. Whoever he picks for the side, the hope is he can get them to play the full match in the way he wants them to play and they go on to deliver a great win. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewhitevanman 1,619 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I would play bates as a good game against they cunts could be the making of the boy and help him kick on, although he's not been outstanding the past 3 games he's no done much wrong either. Only my opinion of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertz85 944 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 4 hours ago, Teddybear123 said: Three clean sheets in a row with this back four. My feeling is we should stick with it no matter who's back from injury next weekend. Thoughts? Pretty sure this will be Pedro' route regardless Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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