theowlsman Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) Palmer and Fox are the most improved players at the club. I think our manager’s influence and confidence in them has helped tremendously. Under Monk, can we expect Jordan Rhodes to also improve substantially to the point where he can fully justify regular starts? We know what Rhodes can do when fully confident, but are we to stop believing that Monk can get the best out of Rhodes too? I for one, would love to think that Rhodes can get back on track. Edited October 27, 2019 by theowlsman 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffwed1 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Nope 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 But I’m starting to think Monk is our Special One and could get a tune out of a garden hosepipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkastav Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, theowlsman said: But I’m starting to think Monk is our Special One and could get a tune out of a garden hosepipe He sure gets my hosepipe going 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 End of season stats.......... Rhodes 24 goals Mitrovic 23 goals Fletcher 23 goals Er, nailed on. Possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, theowlsman said: Palmer and Fox are the most improved players at the club. I think our manager’s influence and confidence in them has helped tremendously. Under Monk, can we expect Jordan Rhodes to also improve substantially to the point where he can fully justify regular starts? We know what Rhodes can do when fully confident, but are we to stop believing that Monk can get the best out of Rhodes too? I for one, would love to think that Rhodes can get back on track. Palmer and Fox had improved under Bruce and what we are seeing is a continuation of that combined with Monk being very good at setting the defensive side of our game up. I won't be holding my breath in expectation of any significant improvement from Rhodes unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, hirstyboywonder said: Palmer and Fox had improved under Bruce and what we are seeing is a continuation of that combined with Monk being very good at setting the defensive side of our game up. I won't be holding my breath in expectation of any significant improvement from Rhodes unfortunately. No worries, a maybe is good enough for now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 If Rhodes was getting on the bench I'd think Monk is expecting to use him but he seems to have slipped off the radar. We know Rhodes is a nice lad and a pro but it seems like he has no interest in playing for us. Obviously we don't know what has gone on behind the scenes but maybe Rhodes wanted the Norwich move and he's got the monk on (sorry, couldn't resist) because it didn't happen or maybe he or his agent upset DC and he's blocked him from playing because of his disrespect. We just don't know. A fit, enthusiastic and determined Rhodes could be a good option to have in a game like yesterday but you wouldn't want to put him into a game like that if he was just going through the motions. It would be like playing with 10 men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIOwl Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Rhodes was done before we signed him, Karanka, Carlos, Jos, Bullen and Monk have all chosen not to play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairOwl Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Forget Rhodes, he's finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshallovercome Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Monk wouldn't just need his coaching badges to get Rhodes firing, he'd need a phd in psychology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 35 minutes ago, theowlsman said: Palmer and Fox are the most improved players at the club. I think our manager’s influence and confidence in them has helped tremendously. Under Monk, can we expect Jordan Rhodes to also improve substantially to the point where he can fully justify regular starts? We know what Rhodes can do when fully confident, but are we to stop believing that Monk can get the best out of Rhodes too? I for one, would love to think that Rhodes can get back on track. You are right we all know what Rhodes can do, hence why he’s not in the squad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and white Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 26 minutes ago, NIOwl said: Rhodes was done before we signed him, Karanka, Carlos, Jos, Bullen and Monk have all chosen not to play him. Karanka played him and he scored 1 in 4 for them I believe. Coco fecked him over. Less said about dross the better. I had hope Bruce would be the one to get him firing again but to say that didn't go to plan would be an understatement. For whatever reason it's just not worked for him which is a real shame but these things happen. He now needs to move on to a new club for good of all concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I would love it. I'm still clinging to the hope of Rhodes banging in the goals in a Wednesday shirt. If only.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzieowl Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I’d say Rhodes is done with us. Doesn’t want to be here. Be gone in January imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Monk has used Rhodes for a grand total of 3% of the possible league minutes he could have played since he took over. I think it's safe to say he doesn't rate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 No he’s done and has been for some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, theowlsman said: End of season stats.......... Rhodes 24 goals Mitrovic 23 goals Fletcher 23 goals Er, nailed on. Possibly. I’d say Fletcher 15 max, especially if no partner to play off Edited October 27, 2019 by FreshOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LondonOwl313 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, ozzieowl said: I’d say Rhodes is done with us. Doesn’t want to be here. Be gone in January imo. He won’t be going anywhere on those wages.. nobody is going to take him on 40k a week when he can’t get on our bench its the same with Winnall.. Would probably bang them in in League 1 but nobody would pay him 15k a week have to hope that he can force his way in but seen nothing to suggest he’s doing that. Not making excuses for him, but he’s useless up front on his own.. only way it could possibly work is if he played alongside Fletcher in a 4-4-2 with wingers getting balls in. But we don’t play like that.. either we’re playing 1 up front or 2 up with both expected to hold the ball up Vast majority of his appearances for us have been either on his own, alongside FF or coming on for 20 mins replacing Fletcher. It’s no wonder he doesn’t score. But given that’s been going on for 3 years his confidence must be shot. Probably end up sat around until the end of his contract now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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