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[Jonny_Stokes]

Turns out we've flogged the little gem for a million large

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Oi, Stokesey...

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Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ July 11 2006,14:33)]Owusu / Harris / anyone from Orient - surely we can do better (no offence, Jonny)?

None taken. We've got four or five quality players; none of whom play up front.

Actually, it looks like we've just lost the biggest jewel in our little crown... Ho hum

 

 

Ahh, Mr. Zakuani is heading west, it would seem...  Sounds like quite a prospect!

So, who are the quality players; and how did Glyn Garner get on last season?  Always thought he was a good'un when he was with the Shakers...

Matt

Don't you know the rules? That sort of talk should be in the All Leagues Forum - the moderator will have this thread moved in a jiffy if you're not careful.

Right... so, I've moved your post.  Who are your big-shots now that Zakuani has headed off into the sunset...

 

[Jonny_Stokes]

Lockwood is the obvious answer. After spending three years sulking about being injured and not getting his big move, he came back with a vengeance last season. Better than he's ever been for us before. It's been a joy to watch him, to be honest - clearly the best left back in the bottom division, now hopefully the best left back in the third tier. We shall see...

Secondly we have Craig Easton. Box-to-box midfielder, scores goals, sets up goals, tackles, passes, runs around a lot. Put it this way, his form at the start of the season had us going "what the f*** is he doing here?" He'll make the Championship, with or without Orient.

Then you've got Mackie. Johnny Mackie. Johnny, Johnny. Johnny Johnny mackIE! Sorry, got a bit carried away there. He's like Barrett. But dirtier. And more mental.

Fourthly there's a guy called Aiden Palmer - pacy, tricky, can tackle, can pass, can head, can beat a man...not heard of him? That's because he's a left back (see above)

Made it into England's U-19s last season.

And finally there was Zakuani. Plays like Sol Campbell used to: Can't pass for toffee, but he defends like a mentalist. Plus he's (was) the second quickest player at Orient - no mean feat.

As for Garner - he's a decent keeper, for sure. Outstanding shot-stopper, flaps at crosses, saved five penalties, kicking terrible, not bad at coming out for one-on-ones. Better than Harrison, so he'll do me.

Zakuani's place in the 'Big Five' would probably go to Shane Tudor now, I'd guess. Complete tw&t, but I actually started feeling sorry for limited full backs up and down the country. Seems like Ling is starting to get the best our of this pint-sized enigma. 3rd quickest player at the club

That comprehensive enough?

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Jonny_Stokes @ July 11 2006,21:45)]Lockwood is the obvious answer. After spending three years sulking about not getting his big move...

...to Southend United, obviously.  You can see why the lad would be disappointed that his big move to Roots Hall didn't come off...

(Actually, v. surprised to see him on your list, but fair play!)

Like the sound of Easton, we need a big box-to-box boy after Benno's departure to the Gills.  Garner sounds a bit like Darryl - who, I have to say, has improved beyond recognition last season... fair play to the lad.

So, who's the quickest player at your club, then...?  Ours was, obviously, Wayne Gray - like the proverbial sh*t off a shovel - though Freddy and Lewis Hunt are no slouches.

Matt

 

[Jonny_Stokes]

Young kid called Efe Echanomi (the guy that does all the backflips when he scores). As quick as Walcott I'd wager. He's got a broken leg but he's still quicker than the rest of our forwards

And you can **** right off Easton, thank you very much.