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Quoted from RoboCod

Green seems more vocal than Ridley.

I went to a lot of pre-season games and Ridley was probably the most vocal of the lot at times, always shouting "hold the line", organising etc - looks captain material (if he hasn't been already).

Seen a few other people say "Ridley will struggle to keep his place" etc which I think is a little premature.
Green looks good yes but can he defend ?
Don't think Saturday told us very much and there were one or two occasions vs Forest Green that worried me a bit.

And let's remember Ridley has done very well this season so far too.
So think it's a little early to say Green should be first choice just yet.
MP said Ridley could/should be back in training this week !  

Quoted from upthestripes

I'd love Green to sign but we've got no fackin maney

He may well strengthen the squad but fixed budgets are there for a very good reason - ask the chairman...  

What is the position with Green at the moment?  Is he here on a month to month contract at the mo (apologies for being lazy)?

Not sure - this says "non contract basis"
http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10417~2438115,00.html

Quoted from upthestripes

I'd love Green to sign but we've got no fackin maney

Sadly i think the signing of green will very much depend on the result of the tribunal. Does anyone know whats up with church? i no he got that injury during pre season, but is he still not fully fit? or is artus getting in the side ahead of him?

Quoted from 1600

I went to a lot of pre-season games and Ridley was probably the most vocal of the lot at times, always shouting "hold the line", organising etc - looks captain material (if he hasn't been already).

Seen a few other people say "Ridley will struggle to keep his place" etc which I think is a little premature.
Green looks good yes but can he defend ?
Don't think Saturday told us very much and there were one or two occasions vs Forest Green that worried me a bit.

I can only say what I saw and that was a tidy display from Green and very ably supported at times from Makofo, who was getting stick a few weeks ago for not dropping back to help. Two wins and two blank sheets since Green started shows a much more settled defence for me, and with a bunch of players getting back to fitness and wanting to start I'm enjoying the moment (while it lasts).

Quoted from bradzmilne

Sadly i think the signing of green will very much depend on the result of the tribunal. Does anyone know whats up with church? i no he got that injury during pre season, but is he still not fully fit? or is artus getting in the side ahead of him?

Seemed OK Saturday

Quoted from Garth

Seemed OK Saturday

well thats what i thought, his impressed me all the times ive seen him. Strange that hands we so desperate to get him if he ends up bench warming

Quoted from RoboCod

I can only say what I saw and that was a tidy display from Green and very ably supported at times from Makofo, who was getting stick a few weeks ago for not dropping back to help. Two wins and two blank sheets since Green started shows a much more settled defence for me, and with a bunch of players getting back to fitness and wanting to start I'm enjoying the moment (while it lasts).

Of course, not trying to put down your own opinion, just adding my view too.
And yes, I totally agree with you about Makofo (though tbh I thought that was probably his worst performance of the season)

Quoted from bradzmilne

Does anyone know whats up with church? i no he got that injury during pre season, but is he still not fully fit? or is artus getting in the side ahead of him?

Maybe a bit of both.
Guess the managers will always want to try to gradually ease in any returning players from injury.
But when you're up against a side like H&Y at home, you probably want your best ball players on the pitch too.

I think Makofo has certainly improved defensively this season as a whole so I'm not sure that Green has much to do with this. More likely that he's getting some decent coaching as his positioning does seem to be better most of the time.

That said, Green certainly looked a competent full-back and I wouldn't be upset to see him stay though I think it unlikely. I think Ridley is still a decent player at this level but his lack of pace can be a problem against some teams (especially combined with the general lack of pace across the back four). Green is a bit nippier which is helpful.

Unfortunately, as we've got no fahkin mahney, I doubt we'll be able to keep Green after the transfer window re-opens after Christmas.