Guest T Hardy Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, DJMortimer said: From memory, when he first arrived he missed only 1 of the first 22 games (rested for an early round cup match), starting 16 of them. He scored just 3, and that was in a team that finished 4th that first season. Yep - he does better for crap teams, hence why we see a bit of form from him now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyblack Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 17 minutes ago, Andrew6666 said: Some on here have said play him regularly and he'll score. Seems that was right. Two games in a row is it? Lets not get too excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew6666 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Just now, billyblack said: Two games in a row is it? Lets not get too excited. Don't mistake excitement for fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyblack Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 16 minutes ago, HillsboroughOwlNI said: Because the club loses at least £8m in revenue each season, being in L1 rather than the championship. Right, what about all the money hes cost us in the meantime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyblack Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Just now, Andrew6666 said: Don't mistake excitement for fact. I wont 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 24 minutes ago, Grandad said: Jordan Rhodes has now scored a goal every 157 minutes hes been allowed to play this season. The inability of our managers to play him will cost us relegation Great management to get that scoring rate out of him this season. He's not been wasted in too many games where he'd be ineffective, nor kept on the pitch longer than his energy levels generally allow. He's looked nice and fresh today, which is good to see. In terms of goals and all-round play, this has been easily his best season in a Wednesday shirt, particularly as the season draws to a close. It seems him and Windass are starting to bring the best out of each other in recent weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMortimer Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, Grandad said: Youve consistently had a massive downer on him Hes ramming that right down your throat isnt he. Come on now. It's been suggested we've invested somewhere in the region of £14m in him. He is a million miles away from justifying that outlay and not one supporter would have been happy if at the time they would have known how it would turn out. If he keeps playing well and we pull off the unlikely escape this season, he will at least have rescued something from the overall situation. But as I keep saying, much of my criticism has been for the hypocrites who move the goalposts when judging him, rather than the player himself (perhaps best demonstrated by the almost identical minutes per goal compared to the likes of Windass and Nuhiu before today). When we had a wealth of striking talent his place in the stands was absolutely merited. Things have changed and I've agreed many times that he should have had more opportunities this season. The other players in his position are not very good and he is looking more up for the fight. While that's the case he deserves to play and get the plaudits. Nothing to do with a vendetta and it's a shame you have to be so petulant about it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marro Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Am pleased for Rhodes. If he has the service he will score a fair few goals. Just shows how he has been mismanaged by countless managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Just now, DJMortimer said: Come on now. It's been suggested we've invested somewhere in the region of £14m in him. He is a million miles away from justifying that outlay and not one supporter would have been happy if at the time they would have known how it would turn out. If he keeps playing well and we pull off the unlikely escape this season, he will at least have rescued something from the overall situation. But as I keep saying, much of my criticism has been for the hypocrites who move the goalposts when judging him, rather than the player himself (perhaps best demonstrated by the almost identical minutes per goal compared to the likes of Windass and Nuhiu before today). When we had a wealth of striking talent his place in the stands was absolutely merited. Things have changed and I've agreed many times that he should have had more opportunities this season. The other players in his position are not very good and he is looking more up for the fight. While that's the case he deserves to play and get the plaudits. Nothing to do with a vendetta and it's a shame you have to be so petulant about it. A reminder that Jordan Rhodes did not decide his wages or the transfer fee we paid for him. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolihullOwl79 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Nice little earner courtesy of Mr Rhodes today. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whowantstoberich Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, hugeowl said: He looks a bit more motivated lately Thats probably because his contract is almost up and he needs to get in the shop window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppers Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 The wolf of wall street 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 He’s salt of the earth. Love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMortimer Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Just now, SallyCinnamon said: A reminder that Jordan Rhodes did not decide his wages or the transfer fee we paid for him. That aspect of his transfer is a damning indictment of the ownership team, not the player. But it is an expedient excuse to sweep all the other issues under the rug when looking at what he is accountable for. Truth is, we never needed him in the first place as we already had huge numbers of experienced and talented forwards at the club and other areas of the squad where reinforcements actually were required. When you consider the overall financial situation, this was all the more insane. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, whowantstoberich said: Thats probably because his contract is almost up and he needs to get in the shop window Ah thought it might be some mad nonsense that his haters use today 3 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Past Member Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 42 minutes ago, Teddy Nickelarse said: Indeed and if we do get relegated IMO he'd score plenty in Lge 1 if he signed a sensible new contract. Apparently he's already agreed terms with HTFC, for next season. Then again someone also apparently in know has mentioned Celtic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poite Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Owl999 said: Well who would have thought a run of games and he would regain some form Someone really should have mentioned this at some point over the last 3 years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, SallyCinnamon said: A reminder that Jordan Rhodes did not decide his wages or the transfer fee we paid for him. And nor is it him suggesting that if he continues scoring between now and the end of the season then he'll have justified the money Chansiri invested in him. I'm sure he'll be more frustrated than anyone about how his Wednesday career has panned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whowantstoberich Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 minute ago, @owlstalk said: Ah thought it might be some mad nonsense that his haters use today I don’t hate him I am just making a point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewings Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Fact is if Jordan Rhodes fires to safety, for me he will have been worth every penny we paid for him. Good win today, scores two and there's negativity about him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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