Jak Hickman

I would just like to say

Richard Brodie

Quoted from BlackandWhiteBarmy2

I would just like to say

Richard Brodie

Did that penalty ever land…

Brodie is a funny one though, he was the player people talked about for a while, well before he signed for us. Then when he did people were buzzing about it, even other fans saw it as a good signing, I remember a Lincoln fan in my local at the time said to me ‘well, your title to lose then’ (we did haha) because they saw it as the missing link…funny how things turn out…

Quoted from BlackandWhiteBarmy2

I would just like to say

Richard Brodie

Did Brodie ever do anything other than just be a general shithouse whenever he played?  Unless I've missed something I can't recall him getting into trouble with the police?

The list of players we've had, especially in recent years, who have a history is getting longer.  Rightly or wrongly, it's reflective of modern society.  Especially for young lads who've been told they're gods gift at a young age.  

How about we let Hurst judge if the lad is right for the squad and dressing room, seeing as he's more likely than any of us to have had a chance to judge his character first hand, rather than take this high and almighty and definitive attitude on something done a few years ago from a young (and stupid) lad?

Quoted from diehardmariner

Did Brodie ever do anything other than just be a general shithouse whenever he played?  Unless I've missed something I can't recall him getting into trouble with the police?

The list of players we've had, especially in recent years, who have a history is getting longer.  Rightly or wrongly, it's reflective of modern society.  Especially for young lads who've been told they're gods gift at a young age.  

How about we let Hurst judge if the lad is right for the squad and dressing room, seeing as he's more likely than any of us to have had a chance to judge his character first hand, rather than take this high and almighty and definitive attitude on something done a few years ago from a young (and stupid) lad?

I think its a clear indicator of how the national league has changed in quality over the last 10 or so years, even in the time we were previously down there. When we first went down wasnt there still some semi pro teams or at least theyd recently been semi pro, and the most notorious players in the division were usually masters of shithousery or fat centrebacks that you'd never see in the football league, having a paul mullin in your team would mean you'd run away with the league and half the teams we played at blundel park we expected to defend and cheat their way to a point or three. Now its basically EFL league 3 and the standard of football is far higher

Brodie made sense in this league right up until around the time we signed him

I am more than happy with the club signing anyone good enough despite their previous misdemeanours - I also believe in giving people a second chance and think people deserve the opportunity to change etc.

I think people are just speculating on whether this deal could happen now though with the big push to change the culture at the club. I doubt anyone would be foaming at the mouth should he get a contract.

Quoted from WHYWONTYOULETMESIGNUP

I think its a clear indicator of how the national league has changed in quality over the last 10 or so years, even in the time we were previously down there. When we first went down wasnt there still some semi pro teams or at least theyd recently been semi pro, and the most notorious players in the division were usually masters of shithousery or fat centrebacks that you'd never see in the football league, having a paul mullin in your team would mean you'd run away with the league and half the teams we played at blundel park we expected to defend and cheat their way to a point or three. Now its basically EFL league 3 and the standard of football is far higher

Brodie made sense in this league right up until around the time we signed him

There is still very much a belief that the national league is still like this.
'Will do him good get roughed up' that sort of stuff

When in fact, its very much the opposite these days

Quoted from quebec38

I am more than happy with the club signing anyone good enough despite their previous misdemeanours - I also believe in giving people a second chance and think people deserve the opportunity to change etc.

I think people are just speculating on whether this deal could happen now though with the big push to change the culture at the club. I doubt anyone would be foaming at the mouth should he get a contract.

To a point......

Certain historical footballer misdemeanours should not be tolerated.

Quoted from WHYWONTYOULETMESIGNUP

I think its a clear indicator of how the national league has changed in quality over the last 10 or so years, even in the time we were previously down there. When we first went down wasnt there still some semi pro teams or at least theyd recently been semi pro, and the most notorious players in the division were usually masters of shithousery or fat centrebacks that you'd never see in the football league, having a paul mullin in your team would mean you'd run away with the league and half the teams we played at blundel park we expected to defend and cheat their way to a point or three. Now its basically EFL league 3 and the standard of football is far higher

Brodie made sense in this league right up until around the time we signed him

Completely agree.  Whilst he wasn't effective as that type for us, I felt we lacked a bit of shithouse in the team around that time.  We've also lacked one ever since, with the exception of when we had Mitch Rose.

Quoted from diehardmariner

Completely agree.  Whilst he wasn't effective as that type for us, I felt we lacked a bit of shithouse in the team around that time.  We've also lacked one ever since, with the exception of when we had Mitch Rose.

McAtee is pure shithouse and we love him for it

Quoted from bedders78

McAtee is pure shithouse and we love him for it

McAtee certainly plays on the edge and the difficult thing is maintaining the aggression he has without him going in recklessly. We could do with a one behind him in the centre of midfield because it's just full of nice lads who probably say sorry a lot.