I know he struggled to get into the first team in the Championship, but he did have an operation that summer and I just think he never got back in front of Pritchard or Stephens. It also didn't help him that a decision was made to move Jackson inside from playing on the left during the L1 season.
I suspect that he is not good enough for the Championship but I have to confess to not being able to say that I saw enough of him, at that level, to make a proper, informed, decision.
With the plans for next season, assuming we stay up, I can't see him getting anywhere near the first team, and I think his contract runs out this summer. I genuinely wish him all the best, he never looked like he was giving anything less than 100% and he did put in some fantastic performances during out title winning season.
Goodm lad, not quite the quality we want for next season and wish him all the best for his future career. that hat trick won't harm his new club negotiations.
Great league 1 player, but, as others have said, not good enough to step up. Pace was a massive problem especially as Jackson would have been alongside him. You can get away with it in league 1 but not in the higher division.
Just watched 2011/2 season this afternoon, scored some great goals, that diving header just brilliant!
A very good player.
Yeah watching its surprising that so many first teamers really struggled with the step up in a way
Taylor | Wright-Phillips | Hollands | Pritchard (after the first season)
Not surprised about Pritchard, he overachieved. Not taking anything away from him, he really grabbed his chance. Such a likeable player too. Agree though, other 3 were so good in League 1 but just couldn’t step up.
Just watched 2011/2 season this afternoon, scored some great goals, that diving header just brilliant!
A very good player.
Yeah watching its surprising that so many first teamers really struggled with the step up in a way
Taylor | Wright-Phillips | Hollands | Pritchard (after the first season)
Not surprised about Pritchard, he overachieved. Not taking anything away from him, he really grabbed his chance. Such a likeable player too. Agree though, other 3 were so good in League 1 but just couldn’t step up.
Pritchard made a better fist off the step up than any of the others. Had a great run of games in the champ where he was our best player, just couldn’t keep it going
He was actually at his best when he played with Hughes/Russell as he was given a bit more freedom to get forward. He was always a bit more restricted when played with Stephen's.
Just watched 2011/2 season this afternoon, scored some great goals, that diving header just brilliant!
A very good player.
Yeah watching its surprising that so many first teamers really struggled with the step up in a way
Taylor | Wright-Phillips | Hollands | Pritchard (after the first season)
Not surprised about Pritchard, he overachieved. Not taking anything away from him, he really grabbed his chance. Such a likeable player too. Agree though, other 3 were so good in League 1 but just couldn’t step up.
Pritch was joint top assist maker in the championship in 12/13. Joint with Zaha.
Pritchard completely drifted off the scene. He was on a TV programme that I watched a while ago, about footballers who’s careers went downhill. He ended up at Cray Wanderers, whilst working a normal office job if i remember correctly.
Just watched 2011/2 season this afternoon, scored some great goals, that diving header just brilliant!
A very good player.
Yeah watching its surprising that so many first teamers really struggled with the step up in a way
Taylor | Wright-Phillips | Hollands | Pritchard (after the first season)
Not surprised about Pritchard, he overachieved. Not taking anything away from him, he really grabbed his chance. Such a likeable player too. Agree though, other 3 were so good in League 1 but just couldn’t step up.
Pritch was joint top assist maker in the championship in 12/13. Joint with Zaha.
I know. But then he was terrible after that first season. Had two good years and I don’t think anyone really expected anything from him when he signed.
Just watched 2011/2 season this afternoon, scored some great goals, that diving header just brilliant!
A very good player.
Yeah watching its surprising that so many first teamers really struggled with the step up in a way
Taylor | Wright-Phillips | Hollands | Pritchard (after the first season)
Not surprised about Pritchard, he overachieved. Not taking anything away from him, he really grabbed his chance. Such a likeable player too. Agree though, other 3 were so good in League 1 but just couldn’t step up.
Pritchard made a better fist off the step up than any of the others. Had a great run of games in the champ where he was our best player, just couldn’t keep it going
I think Pritchard as a fairly diminutive guy suffered from our poor pitch. Played better away.
For such a good goal scorer, BWP was terrible at one on ones. Watching those highlights back today, he missed loads.
I somehow never totally warmed to BWP. Liked him but never loved him like I would expect to with a prolific striker. There was always a slight air of unfulfilled talent about him. Happy for him he had a good time of it in the States, but MLS is probably lower championship standard, at best, so he didn’t significantly up his level from what he did with us.
For me he was a natural scorer who maybe was a bit too affected by confidence. I didn't want him to leave as I think it is the challenge for the manager to get the best out of a player like him. Powell certainly did in the beginning.
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I suspect that he is not good enough for the Championship but I have to confess to not being able to say that I saw enough of him, at that level, to make a proper, informed, decision.
With the plans for next season, assuming we stay up, I can't see him getting anywhere near the first team, and I think his contract runs out this summer. I genuinely wish him all the best, he never looked like he was giving anything less than 100% and he did put in some fantastic performances during out title winning season.
Just watched 2011/2 season this afternoon, scored some great goals, that diving header just brilliant!
A very good player.
Taylor | Wright-Phillips | Hollands | Pritchard (after the first season)
up than any of the others. Had a great run of games in the champ where he was our best player, just couldn’t keep it going
Danny Hollands was under rated that season.