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General Category => Altrincham FC First Team => Topic started by: Toff Apple on January 29, 2019, 07:06:59 AM
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Just a few words re Tony. I think he has been scapegoated recently for our defeats. Agree drench is a top keeper and pleased we have got him but lets not forget to relay our thanks to a keeper who helped us escape from the pit of the evostick
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Simply a top bloke who is 2 maybe 3 leagues out of his depth.
The decision had to be made.
Wish him all the best but that is the harsh reality of football.
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Simply a top bloke who is 2 maybe 3 leagues out of his depth.
The decision had to be made.
Wish him all the best but that is the harsh reality of football.
That's a little harsh. He won the Evo Stik league so he's better than 2.or 3 leagues below.
He has however 1 perhaps 2 below conference Premier standards
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Tony has served us well. I still remember him single-handedly winning us the FA Trophy tie at Alfreton last season. I sincerely wish Tony well, wherever he lands up.
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Tony has served us well. I still remember him single-handedly winning us the FA Trophy tie at Alfreton last season. I sincerely wish Tony well, wherever he lands up.
He was absolutely unreal that day.
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Have I missed something regarding his release?
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I think the criticism it a tad over the top.
There's no doubt though that Drench is a cut above.
I'm assuming that all 3 keepers are on a contract, but no idea when they run to. I reckon Wynnes and Thompsons run until the end of this season?
I can see Thompson moving on but Wynne being our number 2 at least until next seasons conclusion.
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Steve Drench is, of course, a goalkeeping coach at Blackburn Rovers. Both TT and Elliott can benefit from his knowledge in the coming months, before either of them move on.
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Just a few words re Tony. I think he has been scapegoated recently for our defeats. Agree drench is a top keeper and pleased we have got him but lets not forget to relay our thanks to a keeper who helped us escape from the pit of the evostick
Totally agree. The lad is due some respect for the number of clean sheets he kept last season and for being a championship winner. Maybe he has struggled this season but no more than several others in the team who have found the step up a level difficult. Unfortunately the goalkeeping position is one that come under more scrutiny than most.
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Just a few words re Tony. I think he has been scapegoated recently for our defeats. Agree drench is a top keeper and pleased we have got him but lets not forget to relay our thanks to a keeper who helped us escape from the pit of the evostick
Totally agree. The lad is due some respect for the number of clean sheets he kept last season and for being a championship winner. Maybe he has struggled this season but no more than several others in the team who have found the step up a level difficult. Unfortunately the goalkeeping position is one that come under more scrutiny than most.
Agree with both posts.
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Just a few words re Tony. I think he has been scapegoated recently for our defeats. Agree drench is a top keeper and pleased we have got him but lets not forget to relay our thanks to a keeper who helped us escape from the pit of the evostick
Totally agree. The lad is due some respect for the number of clean sheets he kept last season and for being a championship winner. Maybe he has struggled this season but no more than several others in the team who have found the step up a level difficult. Unfortunately the goalkeeping position is one that come under more scrutiny than most.
The clean sheets were more to do with a very good team and defence in a poor league. I wish him the best but no need to keep both him and Wynne on the payroll.
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Just a few words re Tony. I think he has been scapegoated recently for our defeats. Agree drench is a top keeper and pleased we have got him but lets not forget to relay our thanks to a keeper who helped us escape from the pit of the evostick
Totally agree. The lad is due some respect for the number of clean sheets he kept last season and for being a championship winner. Maybe he has struggled this season but no more than several others in the team who have found the step up a level difficult. Unfortunately the goalkeeping position is one that come under more scrutiny than most.
The clean sheets were more to do with a very good team and defence in a poor league. I wish him the best but no need to keep both him and Wynne on the payroll.
Apart from them both being under contract of course.....
I can remember memorable saves against buxton away shaw lane away and warrington home and away.....and against York city at home this year whilst 0-0....
You really are a berk sometimes.....you ever thought your posts along with others and shouts from the terraces have had an adverse effect?....whilst also acknowledging TT normally got a good reception and a chorus of tony...tony Thompson when taking to his area in front of the golf rd....
I think this has been handled badly by PP, if I was Elliot I'd be totally demotivated.
I'm very glad some agree with me and have posted a bit of respect for a vital cog in our title win....a win far more important than making the play offs this year....and recognition that Tony has been unfairly scapegoated....be careful what you wish for.....an injury to our new keeper and then where are we.....
Not that I don't agree every team needs a really top commanding keeper....I personally am far more annoyed at Jordan Hulme currently....
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I can remember memorable saves against buxton away shaw lane away and warrington home and away.....and against York city at home this year whilst 0-0....
You really are a berk sometimes.....you ever thought your posts along with others and shouts from the terraces have had an adverse effect?....whilst also acknowledging TT normally got a good reception and a chorus of tony...tony Thompson when taking to his area in front of the golf rd....
I think this has been handled badly by PP, if I was Elliot I'd be totally demotivated.
I'm very glad some agree with me and have posted a bit of respect for a vital cog in our title win....a win far more important than making the play offs this year....and recognition that Tony has been unfairly scapegoated....be careful what you wish for.....an injury to our new keeper and then where are we.....
Not that I don't agree every team needs a really top commanding keeper....I personally am far more annoyed at Jordan Hulme currently....
Well said
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Drench is top quality. Probably one of, if not the best in the league. Glad we've managed to sign him.
However, Tony isn't a poor keeper. He isn't a great keeper either. He's 24 and maybe working with Drench maybe he will become a really good keeper. To say he's 2-3 levels above where he should be is ludicrous.
The way we treat some of our own players at time is really poor. Seems every season theres a scapegoat.
Just get behind them, its not that hard.
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I personally thought Tony was a weak link last season and was massively out of his depth this year. I also agree that he was shielded by a very good defence for the level we were playing at last season. Parky has sorted it, so fair play, even though I think he should have changed it weeks ago.
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My harsh criticism was because the situation had become critical weeks ago and yes I didn't think he was good enough for the league below and was protected by a very good defence for that league. He still made a load of mistakes. In my opinion he is still 2 leagues above his standard. Anyway it has been addressed now but I hope Drench is given 10 games or more because he will make a couple of mistakes in the transition of being in a new team.
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IMO Tony Thompson is an average Evostick Premier keeper on his ability but apparently he's a massive character in the dressing room which shouldn't be underestimated. Obviously Drench is going to be our number 1 but it's a tough decision for Phil who to keep on as his number 2.
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IMO Tony Thompson is an average Evostick Premier keeper on his ability but apparently he's a massive character in the dressing room which shouldn't be underestimated. Obviously Drench is going to be our number 1 but it's a tough decision for Phil who to keep on as his number 2.
Agreed. Seems a decent lad and huge personality but not enough in this case.