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Post by Moonie on Dec 28, 2022 18:35:31 GMT
After another prolonged spell out on the sidelines, Omari Patrick is on the cusp of a return to the squad - and it sounds like he's very much part of Paul Simpson's plans going forward... "If there is no setbacks then I would be very surpised if he's not involved in the Newport game, if it is not one of the ones before." News and Star Article
So, whilst there's no guarantee that Marzi will be back at Gresty Road (or even at Donny on Sunday), it sounds like he'll be getting back on the pitch at some point in the next few games. This will be a huge boost, giving us a good deal more pace up front. His last outing came as a substitute at Hartlepool in October, where he came on for Jack Stretton after 67 minutes, promptly scored 2 of our 3 goals, and then left the game injured. A front three of Stretton, Patrick, and Edmondson is an interesting prospect - and that's without mentioning one of the top scorers in the division who was warming our bench on Boxing Day. |
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Post by ccu on Dec 28, 2022 22:08:11 GMT
Almost be like a new signing (Again!)?
I’d wait until Newport, make sure he’s 100% ready to go…
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Post by mouldy on Dec 28, 2022 23:04:26 GMT
I won’t say it out loud. Just to be safe!
Simmo eluded to a decision not being finalised on Stretton so maybe Patrick’s fitness will mean something to Stretton’s loan? Welcome back Omari - when it happens.
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Post by pigletphoenix on Dec 28, 2022 23:16:40 GMT
If memory serves, since he signed, Stretton has only played a full 90 minutes for us on three occasions.
Granted he looked miles off the pace when he first arrived, but even since bagging his two goals he's not really held down a regular place in the side.
Added to that, I don't think the way Simpson has us set up plays at all to Stretton's strengths. He's suited to playing off the shoulder of the last defender and working the channels (in tandem with a traditional centre-forward like Edmondson most probably).
So if he leaves it will probably be because (rightly or wrongly) he hasn't been given enough opportunity and we haven't used him in his best suited position.
That being said, I think he'll stay. I don't think he's shown enough to be either recalled or loaned to tier three.
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As far as Patrick goes, much as I hate to say it, his recurring injuries are a bit of a concern. There has to be huge doubt over how much we can depend on his fitness moving forward, it needs to be extremely carefully managed.
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Post by mouldy on Dec 28, 2022 23:21:33 GMT
I like the energy Stretton brings but equally thing Patrick offers that too - when he can be bothered to run direct and not maze round.
It’ll be interesting to see how he’s utilised once fully fit. Could we see Gibson and Patrick wide of a CF when Mellish pushes into the midfield - as he seems to be doing in tighter games.
Edit: I think that the injury concerns are possibly as much to do with the way they’ve been managed/conditioned. I’ve not known a season like it for grouped injuries like this.
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Post by pigletphoenix on Dec 28, 2022 23:36:13 GMT
It's not just us who've had the injury issues (much as I like to blame Simpson) it's a league wide thing.
You have league wide fashions for warm-ups and coaching drills etc, which you tend to see replicated throughout the league. I'm not sure if there's a "Football Coaching" monthly magazine they all read (or something like that) or whether they all attend regular seminars / courses together, but clearly there's a commonality which exists between clubs. Maybe it's a combination of particular things which happen in coaching / warming up / warming down at the minute game wide.
Also, modern football "boots" horrify me. I don't think it's any surprise there seem to be more injuries in the present day game when the majority of professional footballers play the game in equivalent socks and clown shoes.
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Post by mouldy on Dec 29, 2022 11:01:50 GMT
Injuries are never a one team thing - but I meant the same muscle group being impacted so often. That said, hamstrings are one of the most common so perhaps nothing in it.
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Post by Moonie on Jan 10, 2023 14:09:05 GMT
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Post by Moonie on Jan 18, 2023 16:52:27 GMT
Newport defenders looked terrified of Omari when he was introduced on Saturday. I doubt that Bradford fans are relishing his return to Valley Parade this weekend...
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Post by kickergold on Jul 26, 2023 9:52:11 GMT
Omari Patrick joins Sutton UnitedOn the face of it, makes sense. Gets to go home, and play in his preferred position. Honestly thought he'd get offers from bigger clubs though.
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Post by heilkmoon on Jul 26, 2023 10:12:02 GMT
Omari Patrick joins Sutton UnitedOn the face of it, makes sense. Gets to go home, and play in his preferred position. Honestly thought he'd get offers from bigger clubs though. Feels about right to me, as said before we've easily had the best of his career to date and he's already had one go at League 1 with Burton without making any impression. Location will suit him, hope he gets the chance to annoy Bradford again next season. |
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Post by bstandbob on Jul 26, 2023 10:27:27 GMT
Seems like another good fit, he is frightening on his day but we didn't see that anywhere near enough last season, If he can improve his consistency he'll do really well, seems like the only player to leave and not really get a move that would appear to be the correct one would be Feeney which is still a bit strange, really thought he would have tried to take a step up.
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Post by blencathra on Jul 26, 2023 11:09:31 GMT
Good luck to the lad.He'll always be remembered for his Wembley goal. He was excellent on his day but inconsistent. I suspect he'll do well at Sutton.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2023 11:21:07 GMT
To be honest, i think he has found his level, hope he does well at Sutton. He tried and failed once before to cut it in League One.
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Post by nobbyblue on Jul 26, 2023 13:10:06 GMT
He was brilliant when he arrived back and scored quite a few goals (9 in 24 appearances). Not so good last season. f he was in the mood though he was unplayable at L2 level.
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