Tommy widdrington (3 Viewers)

[SkyBlueScottie]

Thing is, non-league players will be looking to prove themselves , and will give everything for CCFC to do that.

Prem, Championship (and now L1) coming down the leagues to us, will have a "this'll be easy" approach.

Bit of a sweeping brush, What makes you think that?

Another way to look at it is, we are looking lower league ( possibly at the expense of a Cat 2 Academy) where as Brentford are picking up youngsters from premiership academies, some non league teams and European teams, then forging links with other European clubs, sending their youngsters abroad to play against other european teams in youth tournaments. Sending players abroad on loan... Interesting to note they have also forged partnerships with local colleges, coaching companies, Universities. Something we used to do, its not just a case of realigning our search for players all of the above ought to be included. As it not only gives us a chance of picking up decent players, but once again ties the club to the City, by contributing to the local communities and economy.

 

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[Cov kid 55]

If I remember didn't Pressley complain at a fans forum that there was no scouting system in place and then got one going?

Bellamy came on the back of a cruciate knee injury. Don't think he was reall fit when with us, but went on to have a good career.

 

[oscillatewildly]

Often heard the name but I'm too young to know details about him

Sat on the ball in a goalmouth scramble at the west end goal during the 2nd leg tie of the league cup semi final v Forest in 1990.
And that's about it I think.

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

Sounds like a good appointment. Does beg the question, why didn't mowbray or Venus* sort this earlier given they mentioned it enough times.

*not included Slade as he was always just a short term appointment until the end of the season.





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It was Venus job so im not sure what he's been doing.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

and he was carrying an injury.

And all the other players hated him.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Often heard the name but I'm too young to know details about him

Scored a brilliant over head kick in his first game (if I remember correctly)but shit after

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

It was Venus job so im not sure what he's been doing.

Busy sorting out more important things like planning permission for Ryton.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Busy sorting out more important things like planning permission for Ryton.

It's safe to say that, given the fact he's left, that's a conspiracy theory too far.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

It's safe to say that, given the fact he's left, that's a conspiracy theory too far.

Maybe most of the work is done for Ryton so his time is done

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Maybe most of the work is done for Ryton so his time is done

Or he was just here as Mowbray's mate, and age-old working partner.

 

[stevefloyd]

Drinkell when he 1st arrived from Rangers looked quality scoring I think 5 goals before the end of the season when the next season started he looked like he had just got a diploma from the Marcus Tudgay finishing school

 

[ccfc92]

Bit of a sweeping brush, What makes you think that?

Another way to look at it is, we are looking lower league ( possibly at the expense of a Cat 2 Academy) where as Brentford are picking up youngsters from premiership academies, some non league teams and European teams, then forging links with other European clubs, sending their youngsters abroad to play against other european teams in youth tournaments. Sending players abroad on loan... Interesting to note they have also forged partnerships with local colleges, coaching companies, Universities. Something we used to do, its not just a case of realigning our search for players all of the above ought to be included. As it not only gives us a chance of picking up decent players, but once again ties the club to the City, by contributing to the local communities and economy.

Hardly, it's a natural mentality. If you play vs players as good as or better than you, you push yourself more. Lesser players, you tend to get complacent. I was referring more to the ex-Prem, ex-Championship players we keep signing that are bordering on retirement, not young players. Should have maybe made that clearer.

Regarding taking on premiership academy players, how are we meant to afford that? Or do you mean loans? It all sounds good, forging links and expanding the pool of players known to us, but it cost money and also, who owns us

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Just listened to Doyle's interview. Said Widdrington was a big part of the transfer happening and made it clear he wanted him back in a CCFC shirt. Regardless of peoples view on Doyle, it's a good start from TW, obviously a lot more hard work needed though in the recruitment department for us to succeed this season.

 

[covcity4life]

Just listened to Doyle's interview. Said Widdrington was a big part of the transfer happening and made it clear he wanted him back in a CCFC shirt. Regardless of peoples view on Doyle, it's a good start from TW, obviously a lot more hard work needed though in the recruitment department for us to succeed this season.

Yeah sounds like tommy was instrumental

Lets hope he gets some more deals over the line soon

 

[Nick]

Just listened to Doyle's interview. Said Widdrington was a big part of the transfer happening and made it clear he wanted him back in a CCFC shirt. Regardless of peoples view on Doyle, it's a good start from TW, obviously a lot more hard work needed though in the recruitment department for us to succeed this season.

not listened yet, what did he say?

 

[MusicDating]

Yeah sounds like tommy was instrumental

Lets hope he gets some more deals over the line soon

Well, Tommy was a musical not an instrumental, but I don't disagree...

 

[Monners]

not listened yet, what did he say?

Er - he told you didn't he?

 

[skybluepm2]

He can't do any worse than the heel dragger Mark Penus. Happy to give him the opportunity to succeed where his predecessor failed in bucketloads. It won't take much. Good start by getting the first one over the line early anyway.

 

[stevefloyd]

When Kevin Drinkell 1st arrived from Rangers he looked pure quality scoring around 6 goals towards the tail end of the season then our coaches got hold of him and all of a sudden he couldnt hit a barn door

 

[Nick]

Er - he told you didn't he?

Yeah but was hoping for an sw88 style commentary. I'll just stopbeing lazy and listen today

 

[sw88]

When Kevin Drinkell 1st arrived from Rangers he looked pure quality scoring around 6 goals towards the tail end of the season then our coaches got hold of him and all of a sudden he couldnt hit a barn door

That happens to almost every striker we sign doesn't it?

 

[chiefdave]

When Kevin Drinkell 1st arrived from Rangers he looked pure quality scoring around 6 goals towards the tail end of the season then our coaches got hold of him and all of a sudden he couldnt hit a barn door

Never seen such a change in a player from when he came in to what he was like shortly afterwards. This is the highlight of his time here.

 

[Irish Sky Blue]

He scored a great goal on his debut in the league cup against Grimsby, an overhead kick. I just think he was past his best as he was rated highly by the fans of all of the other clubs he played for.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Never seen such a change in a player from when he came in to what he was like shortly afterwards. This is the highlight of his time here.

I have that game on video somewhere. One of the few times we've been live on terrestrial TV and I have them all, if the tapes haven't degraded... including the glamourous 2-0 defeat to Leeds, and 0-0s v Arsenal.

Can't imagine why I never digitised those...

 

[Speedies_Chips]

I have that game on video somewhere. One of the few times we've been live on terrestrial TV and I have them all, if the tapes haven't degraded... including the glamourous 2-0 defeat to Leeds, and 0-0s v Arsenal.

Can't imagine why I never digitised those...

Lots of empty seats on the West Terrace. We needed a bigger ground.

 

[ccfcrob]

Never seen such a change in a player from when he came in to what he was like shortly afterwards. This is the highlight of his time here.

Lee Mills was also like that! Had him on loan and couldn't stop scoring. We signed him permanently and I don't think he scored again.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Lee Mills was also like that! Had him on loan and couldn't stop scoring. We signed him permanently and I don't think he scored again.

Sign him up, sign him up, sign him up.

 

[ccfclinney]

Seems like he's getting to work early with these signings ! Obrien saying that tommy had a big part in the signing of him!
Obviously someone that robins trusts massively

#PUSB

 

[Nick]

Seems like he's getting to work early with these signings ! Obrien saying that tommy had a big part in the signing of him!
Obviously someone that robins trusts massively

#PUSB

Which interview was that in?

 

[covcity4life]

Seems like he's getting to work early with these signings ! Obrien saying that tommy had a big part in the signing of him!
Obviously someone that robins trusts massively

#PUSB

no mate its all down to robins. widdrington and sisu dont nothing apparently. recruitment is exactly same structure as last summer.

 

[sw88]

Lee Mills was also like that! Had him on loan and couldn't stop scoring. We signed him permanently and I don't think he scored again.

Another player I hated! And one I nearly came to blows with a fellow supporter in the west terrace over

Memories!

 

[ccfclinney]

Which interview was that in?

On the CCFC website mate -

When asked about how the move came about, O’Brien confirmed that City’s new Head of Recruitment Tommy Widdrington was integral.

“I was playing in games for Portsmouth, and Tommy was watching, so I must have done enough to impress him.

“As soon as I heard about Coventry’s interest, I knew it was a great chance for me and I took it with both hands.”

Makes you wonder what Venus was doing all last summer !!

 

[covcity4life]

“As soon as I heard about Coventry’s interest, I knew it was a great chance for me and I took it with both hands.”

already better than burge

 

[higgs]

On the CCFC website mate -

When asked about how the move came about, O’Brien confirmed that City’s new Head of Recruitment Tommy Widdrington was integral.

“I was playing in games for Portsmouth, and Tommy was watching, so I must have done enough to impress him.

“As soon as I heard about Coventry’s interest, I knew it was a great chance for me and I took it with both hands.”

Makes you wonder what Venus was doing all last summer !!

Building houses

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[rupert_bear]

Makes you wonder what Venus was doing all last summer !![/QUOTE]
Studying the housing market