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Post by rockwall on Nov 12, 2022 19:06:59 GMT 1
Its an odd one I admit because he achieved what he was trying to achieve.. so how can there be luck involved? But I just think there is. You hit it in what you hope is the right area, and it just happens to find that tiny gap it had to hit for the ball to go in. An inch either way and it either comes back off the bar or the keeper tips it over. maybe I could liken it to playing the lottery? You buy your ticket trying to achieve a win.. and if you do win then yes you've achieved what you were trying to achieve , but you've been very lucky. I get your point but then in that case doesn’t that mean that all spectacular goals have an element of luck to them. For me it was honestly the best goal I’ve ever seen from a town player. Anyone that intends a shot at goal, no matter where or how, isn't lucky. Ruffels intended to shoot. The ball went into the net. No luck. |
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Post by mosher on Nov 13, 2022 12:24:19 GMT 1
 Completely agree about spelling players' names right though and if you're not sure check Wikipedia, it ain't hard is it? Showing off now. Even getting you're apostrophe's in the right place now. 🤪 I always proofread mate so there's rarely (if ever) spelling or grammatical errors in my posts. Been an office worker (and an amateur writer) most of my adult life so it's kind of become second nature. Unless I'm posting pissed or stoned of course Edit: Just to say I now realise (after re-reading your post) that you were making a funny, still recovering from birthday weekend  |
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Post by willo on Dec 30, 2022 2:53:52 GMT 1
Not one for reopening old threads but I have to say I’d be looking for a replacement LB in January. Seen enough of Ruffels now and he has the look of a League 1 player about him, albeit a pretty solid one, it’s definitely our weaker flank. Thanks for those 2 goals at QPR but he looks some way off a Championship player to me.
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Post by colnevalleyblue on Dec 30, 2022 9:54:49 GMT 1
Not one for reopening old threads but I have to say I’d be looking for a replacement LB in January. Seen enough of Ruffels now and he has the look of a League 1 player about him, albeit a pretty solid one, it’s definitely our weaker flank. Thanks for those 2 goals at QPR but he looks some way off a Championship player to me. Ben Jackson |
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Post by rockwall on Dec 30, 2022 9:58:32 GMT 1
Not one for reopening old threads but I have to say I’d be looking for a replacement LB in January. Seen enough of Ruffels now and he has the look of a League 1 player about him, albeit a pretty solid one, it’s definitely our weaker flank. Thanks for those 2 goals at QPR but he looks some way off a Championship player to me. Ahh we win but let's still be negative on a player. |
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Post by duncfost01 on Dec 30, 2022 10:14:26 GMT 1
Luton murdered Mbate down our left at their ground - Boyle and Ruffles are in for a tough game. On Ruffles I think defensively he is fine, but going forward he isn't Toffs that's for sure.
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Post by Henry Mcgee on Dec 30, 2022 11:34:45 GMT 1
Not one for reopening old threads but I have to say I’d be looking for a replacement LB in January. Seen enough of Ruffels now and he has the look of a League 1 player about him, albeit a pretty solid one, it’s definitely our weaker flank. Thanks for those 2 goals at QPR but he looks some way off a Championship player to me. Ben Jackson Oddly, MF seems to prefer Ruffles. |
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Post by Uddersfield on Dec 30, 2022 11:37:18 GMT 1
Oddly, MF seems to prefer Ruffles. Wonder if it’s because he might that move to Rangers lined up. |
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Post by Venezuelan Pete on Dec 30, 2022 11:40:18 GMT 1
He's not a wing back but due to lack of options, is a square peg in a round hole. I know Jackson was ill last night but I am surprised that he's not getting more games ahead of Ruffels - he seems more suited to the LWB role. If we sign Lowton as rumoured then I suspect we'll play a back four more regularly which would put Ruffels in a natural position where he should do better.
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Post by willo on Dec 30, 2022 12:25:03 GMT 1
Not one for reopening old threads but I have to say I’d be looking for a replacement LB in January. Seen enough of Ruffels now and he has the look of a League 1 player about him, albeit a pretty solid one, it’s definitely our weaker flank. Thanks for those 2 goals at QPR but he looks some way off a Championship player to me. Ahh we win but let's still be negative on a player. Not really. I haven’t ripped into him, simply pointing out he’s not Championship standard imo. I’m not sure why Jackson isn’t playing there as I think he’s a better option. |
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Post by rockwall on Dec 30, 2022 12:49:35 GMT 1
Ahh we win but let's still be negative on a player. Not really. I haven’t ripped into him, simply pointing out he’s not Championship standard imo. I’m not sure why Jackson isn’t playing there as I think he’s a better option. You are pointing out something most of us know. But the lad has played the last 2 games in which we have won both. Think we should all cut the players some slack whilst things are looking slightly better. Regarding Jackson, agree with you, maybe he is off out on loan or something. |
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Post by pterrier on Dec 30, 2022 15:27:43 GMT 1
Luton murdered Mbate down our left at their ground - Boyle and Ruffles are in for a tough game. On Ruffles I think defensively he is fine, but going forward he isn't Toffs that's for sure. He’s dreadful defensively as well, constantly gets beaten and gives the winger far too much room. The amount of crosses that come in from the left are criminal. New left back should be our priority not a right back |
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Post by Tinpot on Dec 30, 2022 20:22:42 GMT 1
Luton murdered Mbate down our left at their ground - Boyle and Ruffles are in for a tough game. On Ruffles I think defensively he is fine, but going forward he isn't Toffs that's for sure. They are in for a tough game, but Mbete was groundbreakingly awful that day. |
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Post by morleyterrier on Dec 30, 2022 20:46:45 GMT 1
I am not convinced but thought he had a decent game against Rotherham.
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Post by JonsonClarkParis on Dec 30, 2022 21:56:24 GMT 1
Not good enough for this level
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Post by morleyterrier on Jan 1, 2023 18:36:21 GMT 1
Second goal on him. Poor defending.
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Post by Big Ern on Jan 1, 2023 18:46:11 GMT 1
Absolute shite
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Post by terriers2000 on Jan 1, 2023 18:47:45 GMT 1
Slow as owt, awful today
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Post by terryya on Jan 1, 2023 18:48:46 GMT 1
I don't think he was ever intended to be a regular starter. As cover from the bench he's probably as good as we can afford.
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Post by k1man999 on Jan 1, 2023 18:50:50 GMT 1
I don't think he is good enough but when you add Boyle next to him the left side is weak as piss.
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Post by Essex Terrier on Jan 1, 2023 18:52:54 GMT 1
Tries hard, need fault him for effort, but he's just short of quality.
Pity, but there it is.
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jan 1, 2023 20:25:55 GMT 1
An obvious and consistent weakness now.
Teams have spotted this and know which flank to exploit - they’d be idiots not to do so.
Needs solving quickly though can’t fault his effort and commitment.
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Post by ACW on Jan 1, 2023 21:18:26 GMT 1
Whereas Turton improved dramatically following a poor start, Ruffels doesn't appear to be getting any better.
An honest pro I'm sure, but he is playing one or two levels above his ability. Technically he is very weak (poor first touch and struggles to pass) and he is being identified by the opposition as defensively weak too. Any sort of decent attacking play on his side of the pitch seems to result in a chance for the opposition to attack our box/goal.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Jan 1, 2023 21:23:18 GMT 1
I don't think he is good enough but when you add Boyle next to him the left side is weak as piss. I'm comfortable with him being cover, but as a regular with Boyle next to him....no thanks 😄 |
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Post by wigster on Jan 1, 2023 21:49:59 GMT 1
An obvious and consistent weakness now. Teams have spotted this and know which flank to exploit - they’d be idiots not to do so. Needs solving quickly though can’t fault his effort and commitment. Totally agree - it was obvious that the Ruffels/Boyle partnership was being targetted almost from the kick-off - both try hard but really are as slow as carthorses. The first goal was a simple one-two that left the Luton player goalside of Ruffels and he actually advanced away, with the ball, from the labouring Ruffels. Second goal was again a cock-up on the right side of defence. We just don't have the quality do we ? Whether it's in defence, midfield (oh, for an attack minded midfield player) or attack (the very effective Rhodes being replaced by Danny Ward who's just out of his depth.) Less said about a petulant cry-baby Thomas the better. |
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Post by Sparrow on Jan 1, 2023 22:08:27 GMT 1
Definitely need a solid left back / left wing back bringing in.
Whilst Boyle has done well recently, it’s clear as day that our defensive weakness is down our left side
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Post by 3Pipe on Jan 2, 2023 0:16:16 GMT 1
3 games in a week will highlight your weaknesses on show too.
Boyle/Ruffels have done a decent job covering for Nakayama but the cracks are showing up now against better opposition and when the games come thicker and faster.
17 matches from Ruffels this season and not a single yellow card either, the lad's too steady for his own good.
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Post by stevvy on Jan 2, 2023 0:24:51 GMT 1
The first goal was a simple one-two that left the Luton player goalside of Ruffels and he actually advanced away, with the ball, from the labouring Ruffels. The first goal wasn't even the first time in the game they'd pulled off that exact same move. That's the frustrating thing, it'd happened once and it was allowed to happen again |
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Post by sonny on Jan 2, 2023 7:10:15 GMT 1
3 games in a week will highlight your weaknesses on show too. Boyle/Ruffels have done a decent job covering for Nakayama but the cracks are showing up now against better opposition and when the games come thicker and faster. 17 matches from Ruffels this season and not a single yellow card either, the lad's too steady for his own good. You've got to get near your opponent to foul him. |
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Post by Baby Ate My Eight Ball on Jan 2, 2023 9:57:33 GMT 1
3 games in a week will highlight your weaknesses on show too. Boyle/Ruffels have done a decent job covering for Nakayama but the cracks are showing up now against better opposition and when the games come thicker and faster. 17 matches from Ruffels this season and not a single yellow card either, the lad's too steady for his own good. Both goals would’ve been prevented by a player obstructing or pulling his player back as he’s being beaten. Can’t be letting players go past you to run into open space towards our goal. |
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