|
Post by glasgowshrew on Oct 15, 2010 13:12:12 GMT 1
|
|
|
Post by frustrated on Oct 15, 2010 13:41:55 GMT 1
Any news on when we get our money? Maybe we could get him back now hes getting better!
|
|
|
Post by Minor on Oct 15, 2010 14:09:55 GMT 1
Any news on when we get our money? Maybe we could get him back now hes getting better!
|
|
|
Post by Ned on Oct 15, 2010 14:16:51 GMT 1
Good luck to him.
|
|
|
Post by Shrewed on Oct 15, 2010 14:54:27 GMT 1
I hope Heavenly reads this, shows what a good judge of a player he is.
|
|
|
Post by shrew4life on Oct 15, 2010 15:11:45 GMT 1
He's a fast player in a very poor league. He may have improved but while with us his football brain was non existent.
|
|
|
Post by Shrewed on Oct 15, 2010 15:24:35 GMT 1
Maybe having a manager who knows how to get the best out of a player helps.
|
|
|
Post by frustrated on Oct 15, 2010 15:27:49 GMT 1
Maybe having a manager who knows how to get the best out of a player helps. Good point well made!
|
|
|
Post by shrew4life on Oct 15, 2010 15:29:58 GMT 1
No doubt about it, there was no way he was going to improve under PS. But I think it's unfair to target heavenly when there were many others on here who didn't rate him as a player including me.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2010 16:11:10 GMT 1
Right, so that's Paul Simpson, Gary Peters, Simon Grayson (made a bid for Humphrey), Jim Gannon, Craig Brown and now reportedly Craig Levin who all consider Humphrey good enough for League Two/ Scottish Premier/ International level football.
That evidence suggests to me he's probably a decent footballer who would have been an addition to our squad this/ last season.
|
|
|
Post by Steve Rogerson on Oct 15, 2010 16:15:15 GMT 1
I always it enjoyed it when he was on the field for us because you always felt that when he got the ball he could make something happen, and often did. I was sad when he left.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2010 16:17:24 GMT 1
Yet again unfair on Paul Simpson. He gave Humphrey a fair crack of the whip in our play-off season and for all his speed produced very little. I would far rather the 2 wingers we have now.
|
|
|
Post by venceremos on Oct 15, 2010 16:22:33 GMT 1
Humphrey provided excitement and was improving - his last league game at Dagenham showed that. We missed him last season. No-one's fault, he just saw it as a step up and good luck to him.
|
|
|
Post by The Shropshire Tenor on Oct 15, 2010 16:53:01 GMT 1
No doubt about it, there was no way he was going to improve under PS. But I think it's unfair to target heavenly when there were many others on here who didn't rate him as a player including me. And me.
|
|
|
Post by jaytee on Oct 15, 2010 18:07:08 GMT 1
I much prefered Marc Pugh. A few of us did. Neither GP or PS got the best out of him. GT managed it though.
I suppose I could say, "toad ya", but I'm not that kind of person.
;D
|
|
|
Post by theyesman on Oct 15, 2010 18:15:52 GMT 1
Humphrey needed the right manager to get the best out of him. I'm sure if he was here now under Turner he'd be outstanding on the wing, because the style of play would have suited him. Simpson didn't want to coach him and Peters hoof ball tactics made him look poor. He was never a bad player, but has only now find the right manager. Congrats and good look Humpty
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2010 20:03:05 GMT 1
Chris Humphrey is an athlete who someone decided would be ok as a pro footballer. Unfortunately pace alone is not enough. His ball control is abysmal, his awareness of where he should be at any given time is non existant ( hence the number of bollockings he got off Grant Holt ) He had no defensive qualities due to the fact that he was prone to ball watching, or switching off on too many occassions, his passing was not up to standard and his crossing was a form of hoof ball. If there was no stand for the away supporters he would have ended up on the 18th hole of Meole Brace Golf Course. I am sure he is a lovely lad and i wish him well in his career. But an international footballer... never. Where would Levine play him in a 1 9 1 formation, as the lone striker. If he is so good where is the interest shown by 1st, Championship or even Premiership clubs? Nowhere. I don't want to sound negative about the lad........ but he was s**te.
|
|
|
Post by frustrated on Oct 15, 2010 20:06:45 GMT 1
s**te?
Bit harsh. Was often frustrating but watch the dvd of the season when he got injured before the play offs. He set up I reckon 14 of holtys goals.
Clearly gave us nothing!!
|
|
|
Post by heavenlyshrew on Oct 15, 2010 20:19:53 GMT 1
Chris Humphrey is an athlete who someone decided would be ok as a pro footballer. Unfortunately pace alone is not enough. His ball control is abysmal, his awareness of where he should be at any given time is non existant ( hence the number of B*****kings he got off Grant Holt ) He had no defensive qualities due to the fact that he was prone to ball watching, or switching off on too many occassions, his passing was not up to standard and his crossing was a form of hoof ball. If there was no stand for the away supporters he would have ended up on the 18th hole of Meole Brace Golf Course. I am sure he is a lovely lad and i wish him well in his career. But an international footballer... never. Where would Levine play him in a 1 9 1 formation, as the lone striker. If he is so good where is the interest shown by 1st, Championship or even Premiership clubs? Nowhere. I don't want to sound negative about the lad........ but he was s**te. Could not of put it better myself.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2010 20:20:28 GMT 1
I always it enjoyed it when he was on the field for us because you always felt that when he got the ball he could make something happen, and often did. . You must have been watching a different Chris Humphrey then! More often that not he would get the ball and there would be a sense of anticipation in the air. However a few seconds later there would be a collective groan as he either had run the ball out of play or a run of the mill lower leage full back had out-thought him and go the ball off him. He clearly has some ability and maybe if coached better (Im guessing we have heard the stories about Simpson refusing to help him) he might have developed better with us as he has with Motherwell. Personally the only reason I was disapointed to see him go was because he was one of the few players with pace but other than that, wasnt too fussed at all
|
|
|
Post by eggyshrew on Oct 15, 2010 20:23:32 GMT 1
The problem with the HUMP was that when he was on a 1 on 1 you never fancied him to finish, the panic button would set in and would smash it 1st time 99/100 wide or over.With his pace he was well clear of defenders and it just got frustrating watching it week in week out. His crossing was some times very good, but also it was woeful. I can only think of a handfull of games that he played well, but i remember more his dire performances like Wembley. Personally i think Town did good business in letting a 100m sprinter go for cash if we do get it.
|
|
|
Post by heavenlyshrew on Oct 15, 2010 20:27:48 GMT 1
I hope Heavenly reads this, shows what a good judge of a player he is. I see Ed once again you are right and near enough everyone else is wrong
|
|
|
Post by dachshund on Oct 15, 2010 20:38:10 GMT 1
He contributed plenty to a great day at Dagenham, and I wish him well
|
|
|
Post by shrewswolf on Oct 15, 2010 21:33:24 GMT 1
A frustrating player. How many times he over hit crosses is impossible to count however every now and again he would be an exciting player, using his pace to great affect. But also lets remember the abysmal way we played around him, each and every time the lad would have to track back into midfield and get the ball himself, never did we work out playing it in front of him would be much more beneficial.
Ah well, we have Ainsworth and Wright now, lets hope we don't in future talk of them as we do Humphrey. Good luck to the lad.
|
|
|
Post by Shrewd Operator on Oct 15, 2010 21:36:19 GMT 1
Chris Humphrey is an athlete who someone decided would be ok as a pro footballer. Unfortunately pace alone is not enough. His ball control is abysmal, his awareness of where he should be at any given time is non existant ( hence the number of B*****kings he got off Grant Holt ) He had no defensive qualities due to the fact that he was prone to ball watching, or switching off on too many occassions, his passing was not up to standard and his crossing was a form of hoof ball. If there was no stand for the away supporters he would have ended up on the 18th hole of Meole Brace Golf Course. I am sure he is a lovely lad and i wish him well in his career. But an international footballer... never. Where would Levine play him in a 1 9 1 formation, as the lone striker. If he is so good where is the interest shown by 1st, Championship or even Premiership clubs? Nowhere. I don't want to sound negative about the lad........ but he was s**te. So s**te he is being touted as a possible Scotland squad member ? Dreadful post, winger's don't really need defensive qualities aslong as they create chance's for the front men then that's their job done, imo we missed Humphrey more last season than we did Ben Davies.
|
|
|
Post by heavenlyshrew on Oct 15, 2010 21:39:14 GMT 1
Chris Humphrey is an athlete who someone decided would be ok as a pro footballer. Unfortunately pace alone is not enough. His ball control is abysmal, his awareness of where he should be at any given time is non existant ( hence the number of B*****kings he got off Grant Holt ) He had no defensive qualities due to the fact that he was prone to ball watching, or switching off on too many occassions, his passing was not up to standard and his crossing was a form of hoof ball. If there was no stand for the away supporters he would have ended up on the 18th hole of Meole Brace Golf Course. I am sure he is a lovely lad and i wish him well in his career. But an international footballer... never. Where would Levine play him in a 1 9 1 formation, as the lone striker. If he is so good where is the interest shown by 1st, Championship or even Premiership clubs? Nowhere. I don't want to sound negative about the lad........ but he was s**te. So s**te he is being touted as a possible Scotland squad member ? That statement comfirms he is s**t
|
|
|
Post by mattmw on Oct 15, 2010 23:55:40 GMT 1
I think the original point of the post was to suggest that having moved to a new club Humphrey seems to have improved as a player, which suggests that our previous managers didn't provide him with the right coaching.
The fact that Pugh, Symes, Hunt, Hibbert and humphrey went on to improve on leaving us should be a concern, and rather than just go for the usual "he's s**t" statements we as fans might be better spending our time questioning whether players are getting the right support to improve their game
|
|
|
Post by Steve Rogerson on Oct 16, 2010 9:01:47 GMT 1
I think the original point of the post was to suggest that having moved to a new club Humphrey seems to have improved as a player, which suggests that our previous managers didn't provide him with the right coaching. The fact that Pugh, Symes, Hunt, Hibbert and humphrey went on to improve on leaving us should be a concern, and rather than just go for the usual "he's s**t" statements we as fans might be better spending our time questioning whether players are getting the right support to improve their game He's a young player - you'd expect him to improve. Look at Joe Hart, he's a better goalkeeper now than when he was here. David Edwards has improved since he left. This shouldn't be seen as criticism of our club but a positive that we can bring along good players who continue to improve after they leave. Humphrey, for example, was a better player when he left the club than he was when he joined and I am not surprised he continued to improve.
|
|
|
Post by northwestman on Oct 16, 2010 11:14:16 GMT 1
Hibbert has improved since he left us?
Where does that comment come from?
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2010 11:34:36 GMT 1
Chris Humphrey is an athlete who someone decided would be ok as a pro footballer. Unfortunately pace alone is not enough. His ball control is abysmal, his awareness of where he should be at any given time is non existant ( hence the number of B*****kings he got off Grant Holt ) He had no defensive qualities due to the fact that he was prone to ball watching, or switching off on too many occassions, his passing was not up to standard and his crossing was a form of hoof ball. If there was no stand for the away supporters he would have ended up on the 18th hole of Meole Brace Golf Course. I am sure he is a lovely lad and i wish him well in his career. But an international footballer... never. Where would Levine play him in a 1 9 1 formation, as the lone striker. If he is so good where is the interest shown by 1st, Championship or even Premiership clubs? Nowhere. I don't want to sound negative about the lad........ but he was s**te. So s**te he is being touted as a possible Scotland squad member ? Dreadful post, winger's don't really need defensive qualities aslong as they create chance's for the front men then that's their job done, imo we missed Humphrey more last season than we did Ben Davies. If only we could have a player with the attributes of both Davies and Humphrey, then we would have a midfielder who continually ran round in circles before disappearing up his own arse, but in a lot less time. Both would be warming the bench this season.In my opinion young Chris is way off International quality, but if he makes it, well done to him. I was expecting a lot of stick from my original post, but it seems ( to my surprise) there are a lot of members who hold the same views as myself.
|
|