Given the amount of players we already need to replace (Amos, Dasilva, Kashi, Zyro, Mavididi etc) can we really afford to be letting other squad players go? Marshall is more than capable at this level for 1 more season.
Bowyer and Jacko have been told by our new Aussie overlords, who bought the club weeks ago but are just waiting for ELF sign off and Muir to fly back to announce, that they are carrying on next season and to buy and sell players. *
Reading between the lines it would seem that he threw a wobbly at not being in the starting line up for the run in and playoffs and shot his mouth off maybe? This eventually led to him not even being in the squad. It must be said he was something of a disappointment and speaking for myself he won’t be missed that much. This is just my opinion based on something I’ve heard.
Weird. The way that article is phrased though it could be read that they won't stop him if he wants to go. He's had some personal issues that have had him travelling recently so it could possibly be him wanting to move more than us booting him out. I hope so as he would make for an experienced back-up in League One that we could use
Yes, very plausible, so you could understand Bowyer taking that decision. But if he is able to make these decisions he must have been given power to do so. A new manager coming in might want Marshall!
Given the amount of players we already need to replace (Amos, Dasilva, Kashi, Zyro, Mavididi etc) can we really afford to be letting other squad players go? Marshall is more than capable at this level for 1 more season.
Agree though he's probably on a good wage for a squad player. Was signed on a free and seen as one of our big signings last summer.
Shame about Marshall as I think with a solid full back behind him, and playing two up front, he could be really effective.
He started the season well behind others by having that bad injury suffered in pre season, and was a victim of Robinson’s love in to Holmes and the form that Fosu had been on. He then was played on the right where he had at least 3 different right backs behind him throughout the season, two of which are young and isn’t their normal position. He’s a winger who is more about putting the ball in the box, and he maybe didn’t do that enough this season just gone, but probably because most of the time we only had Magennis in there.
If he goes to another club in League One, I think we will see it would be a mistake to let him go.
He’s obviously fallen out with the coaching staff . It’s not a big loss to be fair . He’s been a major disappointment. I can’t remember him going past a defender with the ball although he did have a few good games when he tracked back really well .
To me this suggests Bowyer will be in charge next season which is sensible, will mean he will know what he is not needed (Marshall) and what is needed for the squad.
Reading between the lines it would seem that he threw a wobbly at not being in the starting line up for the run in and playoffs and shot his mouth off maybe? This eventually led to him not even being in the squad. It must be said he was something of a disappointment and speaking for myself he won’t be missed that much. This is just my opinion based on something I’ve heard.
He played in 27 league games last season, I believe he started 20 times. He had 1 goal and 2 assists. I think the early injury and the late start really hurt him. But I didn't see anything in him that made me think he was anything other than an okay squad player. His touch was absolutely woeful at times, and he just rarely, if ever, looked dangerous going forward.
Great game against Blackburn. I think we'll always remember him for being the hero that day. But given he was signed on a free, he's probably on decent wages and he's 32 and a player who bases a lot of his game on pace so I can't really see him drastically improving over the next couple years. Good workmate obviously, but I don't know if he has the positional sense and defensive capabilities to switch to a fullback so late in his career.
He always seemed like a very nice guy so I'm a little bit surprised to hear about the falling out.
If he stays I think he'd be a decent squad player, but that may not be what he wants, which is understandable. But going on last season, I don't think he'd be a huge loss. I'm not convinced he'd be able to get a status any higher than squad player at a League One team chasing promotion.
Huge game against Blackburn but otherwise a major disappointment over the season given the hype. Won’t be bothered if he leaves on the assumption/hope/delusion that we will bring in better.
Let's be honest, if you take out Marshall's last 5 games for us, no-one would give a shit.
Those final 5 games changed a lot of people's perception of Marshall
Good against Blackburn, good against Pompey, I thought he did a job against Shrewsbury in the league game but wasn't particularly special, what two am I missing?
Let's be honest, if you take out Marshall's last 5 games for us, no-one would give a shit.
Those final 5 games changed a lot of people's perception of Marshall
Good against Blackburn, good against Pompey, I thought he did a job against Shrewsbury in the league game but wasn't particularly special, what two am I missing?
Defensively he was incredible in the 3 games you mention. One against Blackburn, (I think), where he tracked back 50 yards and made block that Richard Rufus would be proud of.
Let's be honest, if you take out Marshall's last 5 games for us, no-one would give a shit.
Those final 5 games changed a lot of people's perception of Marshall
Good against Blackburn, good against Pompey, I thought he did a job against Shrewsbury in the league game but wasn't particularly special, what two am I missing?
Defensively he was incredible in the 3 games you mention. One against Blackburn, (I think), where he tracked back 50 yards and made block that Richard Rufus would be proud of.
Then again, that's not really why you sign wingers, sure it's a bonus, but he really hasn't impressed much going forward.
Let's be honest, if you take out Marshall's last 5 games for us, no-one would give a shit.
Those final 5 games changed a lot of people's perception of Marshall
Good against Blackburn, good against Pompey, I thought he did a job against Shrewsbury in the league game but wasn't particularly special, what two am I missing?
Defensively he was incredible in the 3 games you mention. One against Blackburn, (I think), where he tracked back 50 yards and made block that Richard Rufus would be proud of.
Then again, that's not really why you sign wingers, sure it's a bonus, but he really hasn't impressed much going forward.
Yeah that's the thing, he was very good defensively at times, but he looked so awkward on the ball at times that I'd almost worry about playing him at fullback if he was able to defend and pick up the positioning of a fullback.
His cross was largely woeful. I struggle to think of him beating a man with the ball at his feet, and his touch was poor. I think he is capable of better, but I don't know how much better.
Reading between the lines it would seem that he threw a wobbly at not being in the starting line up for the run in and playoffs and shot his mouth off maybe? This eventually led to him not even being in the squad. It must be said he was something of a disappointment and speaking for myself he won’t be missed that much. This is just my opinion based on something I’ve heard.
He should've started though.
And done what? Especially in the second leg. He would be a decent League 1 winger if we had others around him who could create, and I think he was unlucky to miss out in the first leg to help protect the RB, but when we needed to go for it in the second leg then I don't believe he should have started
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No reason to pay him off
This eventually led to him not even being in the squad.
It must be said he was something of a disappointment and speaking for myself he won’t be missed that much.
This is just my opinion based on something I’ve heard.
Shame about Marshall as I think with a solid full back behind him, and playing two up front, he could be really effective.
He started the season well behind others by having that bad injury suffered in pre season, and was a victim of Robinson’s love in to Holmes and the form that Fosu had been on. He then was played on the right where he had at least 3 different right backs behind him throughout the season, two of which are young and isn’t their normal position. He’s a winger who is more about putting the ball in the box, and he maybe didn’t do that enough this season just gone, but probably because most of the time we only had Magennis in there.
If he goes to another club in League One, I think we will see it would be a mistake to let him go.
Great game against Blackburn. I think we'll always remember him for being the hero that day. But given he was signed on a free, he's probably on decent wages and he's 32 and a player who bases a lot of his game on pace so I can't really see him drastically improving over the next couple years. Good workmate obviously, but I don't know if he has the positional sense and defensive capabilities to switch to a fullback so late in his career.
He always seemed like a very nice guy so I'm a little bit surprised to hear about the falling out.
If he stays I think he'd be a decent squad player, but that may not be what he wants, which is understandable. But going on last season, I don't think he'd be a huge loss. I'm not convinced he'd be able to get a status any higher than squad player at a League One team chasing promotion.
Those final 5 games changed a lot of people's perception of Marshall
One against Blackburn, (I think), where he tracked back 50 yards and made block that Richard Rufus would be proud of.
His cross was largely woeful. I struggle to think of him beating a man with the ball at his feet, and his touch was poor. I think he is capable of better, but I don't know how much better.