Two Ian Harte assists today....

[Extended-Phenotype]

I never understand these sort of arguments.

“LOL, you said he was sh/t when he was playing sh/t”

“youfidiot, you reckon he’s good now he’s playing good”

Er, yeah, but WHAT THE F?CK?

[melonhead]

Just took time for the team to settle after losing last season's key players. Don't particularly think Harte was any more culpable than any of the others playing alongside him at the start of the season.

This is my point. He wasn't any more culpable than Khumalo (just plain shite), Karacan (who couldn't pass forward), Ledge (who couldn't be arsed) and Pearce (who didn't know which way to turn) - yet some on this board laid the blame squarely at Harte.

And even worse, they were blinded by Mills speed, but wouldn't acknowledge the fact that Mills can't pass to save his life - at the moment. At least BM recognised that.

I've always been balanced and acknowledged Harte's shortcomings, but my point has always been his pro's outweigh his con's. Maybe next season they won't.

rubbish


harte couldnt pass at the start of the season ,his set pieces were as awful as jobis or mills' and was far more culpable than those listed, and it was him who was at fault again and again for defensive problems, getting caught out, and forcing the others to get dragged out of position to cover his lack of pace.LOL at blaming pearce and karacan.

it was nothing to do with mills pace- McD was of the same mindset, steadfastly refusing to drop mills despite harte being fit.

he has had a rocket, has improved greatly(as he did when McD dropped him last season, for exactly the same reasons)and all areas of his game have improved, so he deserves his place, well played ian harte- but to ignore why he wasnt playing before is the height of blinkerd...ness

[Ian Royal]

And to conveniently ignore the fact Mills lost his place through injury, not being dropped for poor performance or because Harte was back fit.

[CayeneMatt]

Not at all. But if he was the next big thing, and harte was so bad, why did he not come straight back in?

Mills couldn't pass to save his life. The simplest ball forward to Jobi usually ended up 10 feet to the left or right, sometimes out of play, with monotonous regularity. Ian, if you spent some time in the stands, and not in your armchair, you'd have heard the groans first hand everytime Mills skewed a ball.

As I've acknowledged, if he improves the basics, he'll be a good player. But he's not there yet.

Anyway no doubt you'll come back again. With that post count, you obviously have to have the last word on eveything.

[Franchise FC]

I like harte. he obviously doesn't have the pace, but he still has a EPL touch, composure, pass and set plays!

CDM would actually be dream position for him. Bit like Paul Scholes!!

No wonder he doesn't have any pace if his boots are too small - I'm suprised he can walk let alone run.

[Ian Royal]

Not at all. But if he was the next big thing, and harte was so bad, why did he not come straight back in?

Mills couldn't pass to save his life. The simplest ball forward to Jobi usually ended up 10 feet to the left or right, sometimes out of play, with monotonous regularity. Ian, if you spent some time in the stands, and not in your armchair, you'd have heard the groans first hand everytime Mills skewed a ball.

As I've acknowledged, if he improves the basics, he'll be a good player. But he's not there yet.

Anyway no doubt you'll come back again. With that post count, you obviously have to have the last word on eveything.

Because Harte is playing very well now he's back in the team and man in possession holds the shirt unless he's playing shit or the other player is a class above. Which no one has said Mills is.

When I go to games I hear plenty of groans they seem to come from oxf*rd morons who have no idea though. FYI I've watched about 50 games in the last two seasons. Stick that up your arse and smoke it.

PS, if you don't want me to answer, don't ask a question.

[Snowball]

Anyway no doubt you'll come back again. With that post count, you obviously have to have the last word on everything.

He doesn't get the last word on Championship penalties converted...

[CayeneMatt]

Worthy of a bump considering the delivery to Pearce at Donny.

Hello Ian. (....and thats not directed to Hartey).

[Snowball]

Harte has been getting better and better


IMO it's because he can see promotion and wants to be a major part of it.

At his age it must get harder to stay motivated.

[RobRoyal]

Harte should have had three assists last night. Many wasted opportunities from corners.

[melonhead]

Not at all. But if he was the next big thing, and harte was so bad, why did he not come straight back in?

Mills couldn't pass to save his life. The simplest ball forward to Jobi usually ended up 10 feet to the left or right, sometimes out of play, with monotonous regularity. Ian, if you spent some time in the stands, and not in your armchair, you'd have heard the groans first hand everytime Mills skewed a ball.

As I've acknowledged, if he improves the basics, he'll be a good player. But he's not there yet.

Anyway no doubt you'll come back again. With that post count, you obviously have to have the last word on eveything.

already explained that- harte has improved, and now brings more to the team.


mills is young, and imperfect, but your assessment of his seriously overplays his weaknesses, and under plays the good things he did

[CayeneMatt]

melonhead, You been hiding up Ian Royal's backside for the past 2 weeks? Still, better late than never.

[Ian Royal]

melonhead, You been hiding up Ian Royal's backside for the past 2 weeks? Still, better late than never.

I don't know why you seem to be directing stuff at me. I've said Harte is playing extremely well right now and deserves his place. Unlike some people I don't make a decision on a player and put on blinkers no matter what happens.

When I think they aren't doing well, I say so. When I think they are doing well, I say so.

[CayeneMatt]

Correct, you have been saying he's played extremely well lately.

Unfortunately, the dross you were coming out with at the beginning of the season when you effectively blamed Harte for all the teams woes loses you all credibility.

[melonhead]

melonhead, You been hiding up Ian Royal's backside for the past 2 weeks? Still, better late than never.

thats fighting talk you massive boner face!


ian royal is a gimp.

im my own man i tells ya

[melonhead]

Correct, you have been saying he's played extremely well lately.

Unfortunately, the dross you were coming out with at the beginning of the season when you effectively blamed Harte for all the teams woes loses you all credibility.

no one blamed him for every thing, just pointed out when he played rubbish, and now pointing out how much hes improved and deserves his place
how is that blinkered, or biased in any way

[Ian Royal]

melonhead, You been hiding up Ian Royal's backside for the past 2 weeks? Still, better late than never.

thats fighting talk you massive boner face!


ian royal is a gimp.

im my own man i tells ya

I've always liked you, now I find out you were just being two faced.

[melonhead]

we are all gimps here ian.


no offnce intended

[CayeneMatt]

Before your lovers tiff, I had you 2 down for a civil partnership. Now I'm not so sure. Apologies for stirring it ......

[Ian Royal]

:lol: we are all gimps here ian.


no offnce intended

I prefer geek. I don't wear a mask.