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His enthusiasm masks his limitations, he won a few headers but failed to get to a lot more, his passing was hopeless, his main target was Davis, he worked hard but because he is not mobile he is very limited.

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He has been an intriguing signing for us; my father-in-law is a big Argyle fan and, although he was certainly a popular player for the Pilgrims, it was stated at the time that Sturrock did not offer him a new deal as he felt he had lost his sharpness.

 

So I was a little surprised we offered him a relatively long-term deal (presumably down to him being a free transfer).

 

On paper though he is the sort of player we need in the middle of the park; a grafter with strong leadership skills. OK, his passing is not super (!) but he can put his foot in and win the ball. Also is a renowned set-piece specialist (although we have not seen much evidence of that sadly!).

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Not the best ability wise but you can't fault his effort and commitment to the cause.

 

I've never been his biggest fan, but he had a decent game today and protected the back four very well.

 

Got some strong tackles in as you'd expect and was solid and reliable when called upon.

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He was the main reason we played so well today. I am amazed if anyone thinks otherwise. He won everything in the middle that was there to be won, he is the on-field captain of the side and they all look up to him, Also, bonus today was that all his deliveries into the box from free kicks were excellent and really in the right areas. yes, he is limited and can look cumbersome but he's exactly what we need right now. It's a team game and it takes all sorts...

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Very poor player IMHO....

 

When we first signed him, I was quite pleased as I felt he was the kind of player we could with to sit in front of the back 4.

 

But my opinion quickly changed after a few games.....

 

His ability in the league is woeful, but what p1sses me off most about him is the way he gives the other players a hard time. It wouldnt be so bad if he was a quality player, but to play like he does then have the cheek to moan at James for a poor pass takes the ****.

 

I wouldnt be surprised if he didnt have any respect amongst the younger players.

 

They probably think he a bit of a *****

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Very poor player IMHO....

 

When we first signed him, I was quite pleased as I felt he was the kind of player we could with to sit in front of the back 4.

 

But my opinion quickly changed after a few games.....

 

His ability in the league is woeful, but what p1sses me off most about him is the way he gives the other players a hard time. It wouldnt be so bad if he was a quality player, but to play like he does then have the cheek to moan at James for a poor pass takes the ****.

 

I wouldnt be surprised if he didnt have any respect amongst the younger players.

 

They probably think he a bit of a *****

he has been part of getting the squads togetherness. Together with JE and KD BWP they have a real kinship

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Hideous player but with Gillet he's exactly what we need.

 

If Gillett was available, we wouldn't need Wotton. Gillett is superior in every department to Wotton. Palace is probably a team that suits having Wotton playing against them, as they are a hard physical outfit and we needed him to mix it with them. Had our oponents been a decent, talented team playing good football, I suspect that they would have easily found him out.

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His enthusiasm masks his limitations, he won a few headers but failed to get to a lot more, his passing was hopeless, his main target was Davis, he worked hard but because he is not mobile he is very limited.

 

Spot on observation!

Right now however I think that we'd be poorer without him as we are desperately short of on-field leaders !

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If Gillett was available, we wouldn't need Wotton. Gillett is superior in every department to Wotton. Palace is probably a team that suits having Wotton playing against them, as they are a hard physical outfit and we needed him to mix it with them. Had our oponents been a decent, talented team playing good football, I suspect that they would have easily found him out.

He was an integral part of a winning team and with a winning mentality.

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He was an integral part of a winning team and with a winning mentality.

 

We have won a grand total of 2 league games of season when Wotton has started, yesterday against a Palace side who are already on the beach, and Doncaster back at the start when they were ****. Just because he shouts and pumps his fists a lot doesn't make him a winner.

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He was an integral part of a winning team and with a winning mentality.

 

He is a player that we brought in because he was not deemed to be good enough for Plymouth to insist on keeping him. A bit the same as other players in our squad, notably Smith, who couldn't even get to stay with Millwall. As for some of those other signings, we wasted money on some others who have made hardly any contribution at all, players like Molyneux, Pulis and Gasmi.

 

In many ways, it is a shame that we have sunk so low that we have to include such as Wotton in the team mainly because of his so-called leadership qualities. He did Ok against Palace, but as I say, had we played a decent footballing side, he would have been shown up for what he is. A winning mentality is no good without the basic skills to ally to it. Personally I'd prefer a player with the skill to keep possession and pass with accuracy. We had several of those until fairly recently, Safri being the last who had skill and an element of leadership and good mentality. Before that, hard to beat Marsden. But Wotton might be more of an asset in the 3rd division if that is where we find ourselves next season.

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Wotton did have a good game, the only way I realised this was other the match when it occurred to me I hadn't once had my hand in my heads after a terrible pass/header with height but no direction. More of the same in the next 3 matches please!

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We have won a grand total of 2 league games of season when Wotton has started, yesterday against a Palace side who are already on the beach, and Doncaster back at the start when they were ****. Just because he shouts and pumps his fists a lot doesn't make him a winner.
A will to win, not give up like a load of posters on here. It is funny every time when we win its because they were #### or on the beach, if we lose it was because our players dont care or are ####
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He is a player that we brought in because he was not deemed to be good enough for Plymouth to insist on keeping him. A bit the same as other players in our squad, notably Smith, who couldn't even get to stay with Millwall. As for some of those other signings, we wasted money on some others who have made hardly any contribution at all, players like Molyneux, Pulis and Gasmi.

 

In many ways, it is a shame that we have sunk so low that we have to include such as Wotton in the team mainly because of his so-called leadership qualities. He did Ok against Palace, but as I say, had we played a decent footballing side, he would have been shown up for what he is. A winning mentality is no good without the basic skills to ally to it. Personally I'd prefer a player with the skill to keep possession and pass with accuracy. We had several of those until fairly recently, Safri being the last who had skill and an element of leadership and good mentality. Before that, hard to beat Marsden. But Wotton might be more of an asset in the 3rd division if that is where we find ourselves next season.

You wouldnt have seen them play anyway as you were in your boycott, it didnt matter if it was Ronaldo or would you have gone then?

I wonder if it would be best that RL was still there if all the returnees wish to do is criticise the players.

Wotton is not a star player i'll give you that but he is what you need when you need to grind out results.he has not had a consistant run ion the side to get a understanding with the rest of the players.Safri was a better player, but decided to leave as a last payday.

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A will to win, not give up like a load of posters on here. It is funny every time when we win its because they were #### or on the beach, if we lose it was because our players dont care or are ####

 

behave. We were good, they were bad, but that still doesn't mean every player in our side had a great game. Wotton gave it everything as usual but should we survive I'd like to see him shown the door in favour of a player that can run and pass above the standard of my five a side team. By the way I've been here all the time.

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You wouldnt have seen them play anyway as you were in your boycott, it didnt matter if it was Ronaldo or would you have gone then?

I wonder if it would be best that RL was still there if all the returnees wish to do is criticise the players.

Wotton is not a star player i'll give you that but he is what you need when you need to grind out results.he has not had a consistant run ion the side to get a understanding with the rest of the players.Safri was a better player, but decided to leave as a last payday.

 

Nick, for your information, I had only boycotted the matches for Preston, Cardiff, Derby and QPR. I have attended every other home match this season, which is an attendance record better than many on here. When Lowe was gone, I came back for the Charlton and Palace matches and will also go to the Burnley game too. Your comments about Ronaldo are ridiculous. I will be attending next season complete with 2 STs regardless of whether we are in the third division or not. I didn't even go to the Man United game either, rendering your comment about Ronaldo even more wide of the mark.

 

Regarding Wotton, when you are grinding out results you need good squad players if not stars, but also it is imperative that you have players who can make decent passes to keep possession too.

 

I also note that on a football forum, you have questioned the right of posters to be critical of a player's abilities, or lack of them. I had not mentioned Lowe in this thread, but you sought to bring it up, thus attempting to turn a debate about a player into one about the ex-chairman. If you accept that the reason that we can only afford players of Wotton's calibre because of the boardroon shenanigans, then fair enough.

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Nick, for your information, I had only boycotted the matches for Preston, Cardiff, Derby and QPR. I have attended every other home match this season, which is an attendance record better than many on here. When Lowe was gone, I came back for the Charlton and Palace matches and will also go to the Burnley game too. Your comments about Ronaldo are ridiculous. I will be attending next season complete with 2 STs regardless of whether we are in the third division or not. I didn't even go to the Man United game either, rendering your comment about Ronaldo even more wide of the mark.

 

Regarding Wotton, when you are grinding out results you need good squad players if not stars, but also it is imperative that you have players who can make decent passes to keep possession too.

 

I also note that on a football forum, you have questioned the right of posters to be critical of a player's abilities, or lack of them. I had not mentioned Lowe in this thread, but you sought to bring it up, thus attempting to turn a debate about a player into one about the ex-chairman. If you accept that the reason that we can only afford players of Wotton's calibre because of the boardroon shenanigans, then fair enough.

Fair comment, I was undeer the impression you had boycotted the whole season. Apologies if Iam wrong.
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Fair comment, I was undeer the impression you had boycotted the whole season. Apologies if Iam wrong.

 

Thanks for the apology. ST boycott as soon as they returned, yes. The match boycott only began at the time of the protest marches. I must confess that it hurt not witnessing the two only other wins since the early season win, so the one yesterday was much sweeter.

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A will to win, not give up like a load of posters on here. It is funny every time when we win its because they were #### or on the beach, if we lose it was because our players dont care or are ####

 

 

With the players you have backed and defended this season we would struggle in the Blue Square South League.

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With the players you have backed and defended this season we would struggle in the Blue Square South League.
Kelvin Davis JE and DMG, I think I also supported Lloyd as well.Funnily the best players in the squad, and you criticised. I think Im happy to stand by my judgement.
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