Well said I think exactly the same and I know Bownsy personally and I know if he does read the discouraging comments he will just rise above it. He helped me through hockey problems and he says to everything that discouraged me he said 'show them what you can do, and shove it up there bottoms.' In a Yorkshire accent.
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Well said I think exactly the same and I know Bownsy personally and I know if he does read the discouraging comments he will just rise above it. He helped me through hockey problems and he says to everything that discouraged me he said 'show them what you can do, and shove it up there bottoms.' In a Yorkshire accent.
People have high expectations of Bownsy because he normally produces excellent results! So it's a compliment really, when people on here notice he's out of sorts and start bitching.
It's often the case that professional sports people have even higher expectations of themselves than everyone else does, so when they believe they're not doing well, the last thing they want or require is everyone else (fans) telling them that they're not performing - they know and feel it more than anyone else!
I'm sure Lordo has had something to say about it, along with solutions (something nobody here has because they're not a coach). Unless it's injury related.
It's often the case that professional sports people have even higher expectations of themselves than everyone else does, so when they believe they're not doing well, the last thing they want or require is everyone else (fans) telling them that they're not performing - they know and feel it more than anyone else!
I'm sure Lordo has had something to say about it, along with solutions (something nobody here has because they're not a coach). Unless it's injury related.
We can all look forward to a complete change in results then.
Having said that, you don't need to be an expert to realise that something is wrong within the current team, last Saturdays game was so badly messed up. A great motivation for Sunday's game, but one which shouldn't have happened. It could be argued it's an off night, had we had a run of convincing wins before l'd suggest that's an acceptable defence. It's a worry though having a team who needs to have a monumental loss in front of the owners to get a good away win. Was it stress, possibly, l would hope the coaching staff managed that, the whole concept of professional sports is to be the best or be gassed. It's not a pleasant secure working environment for people who cannot achieve results under pressure week in week out, for me that's a worry if it's a realistic reason for Saturday.
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Having said that, you don't need to be an expert to realise that something is wrong within the current team, last Saturdays game was so badly messed up. A great motivation for Sunday's game, but one which shouldn't have happened. It could be argued it's an off night, had we had a run of convincing wins before l'd suggest that's an acceptable defence. It's a worry though having a team who needs to have a monumental loss in front of the owners to get a good away win. Was it stress, possibly, l would hope the coaching staff managed that, the whole concept of professional sports is to be the best or be gassed. It's not a pleasant secure working environment for people who cannot achieve results under pressure week in week out, for me that's a worry if it's a realistic reason for Saturday.
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Has any one else noticed on Elite Prospects it says we've signed Joe Myers on loan? No link to say where this has come from though.
This would probably suggest Bowns is injured.
Also, isn't it odd that after being replaced by Murdy on Saturday he went straight to get changed, didn't stay on the bench like net-minders usually do after being replaced.
This would probably suggest Bowns is injured.
Also, isn't it odd that after being replaced by Murdy on Saturday he went straight to get changed, didn't stay on the bench like net-minders usually do after being replaced.
Tom has impressed with his confidence and positioning. How re-assuring that we have another capable young goalie who can take the reins for a few games. Wish Tom all the best....carry on doing what you are doing!
The Club are doing the right thing giving Bownsey time to recover properly from whatever his injury is. We have seen the downside for some teams when an injured goalie has been brought back too soon....both Wiikman and Murphy now carry recurring niggles as a result.
In the meantime, simple,rock solid defensive play from our skating players will be the best support Murds can be given during games.
The Club are doing the right thing giving Bownsey time to recover properly from whatever his injury is. We have seen the downside for some teams when an injured goalie has been brought back too soon....both Wiikman and Murphy now carry recurring niggles as a result.
In the meantime, simple,rock solid defensive play from our skating players will be the best support Murds can be given during games.
Not that I'd seen the post at the time but Finny is correct. It's also not helpful to take single words out of a post without context and clear intent. I promise there is no secret grudge against you @KaneDevils
I get away with nothing.
The fact is that the suggestion we have a team "who needs to have a monumental loss in front of the owners to get a good away win" is stupid if you make it after they've won their previous 3 away wins. Two of which were in Belfast and Sheffield.
It doesn't matter who makes that comment, it is still stupid.
I've said stupid things on here before and admitted it. Heck, I even said it this Sunday when I doubted we had any chance away in Sheffield.
The problem is that Electro makes comments that suggest he is an expert on the subject. When the facts suggest otherwise. One day he is congratulating Lord on doing a great job as coach and how much he deserves his new contract. And then a couple of days later he is suggesting Lord isn't experienced enough to be coach.
It's as if he is covering all his bases so that in 6 months he can say "I told you so" even though he's also said the exact opposite.
The fact is that the suggestion we have a team "who needs to have a monumental loss in front of the owners to get a good away win" is stupid if you make it after they've won their previous 3 away wins. Two of which were in Belfast and Sheffield.
It doesn't matter who makes that comment, it is still stupid.
I've said stupid things on here before and admitted it. Heck, I even said it this Sunday when I doubted we had any chance away in Sheffield.
The problem is that Electro makes comments that suggest he is an expert on the subject. When the facts suggest otherwise. One day he is congratulating Lord on doing a great job as coach and how much he deserves his new contract. And then a couple of days later he is suggesting Lord isn't experienced enough to be coach.
It's as if he is covering all his bases so that in 6 months he can say "I told you so" even though he's also said the exact opposite.
I have no issue with Lord, I've more than once commented he has potential and the results are not surprising.
I could argue this point further, but it seems some have forget that my comments are on the forum, along with others of the same viewpoint, for all to read, so there is no need for me to defend my stance, comments etc, lm not interested in defending cherry picked comments used to support childish bickering, it's simply not worth it.
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I could argue this point further, but it seems some have forget that my comments are on the forum, along with others of the same viewpoint, for all to read, so there is no need for me to defend my stance, comments etc, lm not interested in defending cherry picked comments used to support childish bickering, it's simply not worth it.
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