James Gale.

[WonderGoals]

Only a somewhat pointless game vs Stoke youths, but he does look to have something about him. Good run and fantastic ball across for Shipstone, good movement for a tap in which was ruled out and a good run and finish for the 3rd goal. He looks half decent, and has some ability.

Looks a bit gangly and ungainly at times, but looks decent with the ball, willing runner and has some pace about him. Bit raw, but it appears he’s a player we can work on to improve.

He definitely isn’t a player who looks to be way short. Needs training and game time to improve, but at least there is something there to work with.

[billpuntonsghost]

Let’s hope Andy Butler doesn’t keep playing him in midfield,like he did at Southend!

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[Iron-awe]

Stick him up top, drop Dec and get the wingers in to feed him crosses, might aswell give it a shot.

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[WonderGoals]

I watched on national league stream. It looked like him and Brennan were interchanging positions between wide attacker and striker. Looked promising anyway. I’m not going to stupidly claim he’s about to be the next Sellers Flemming, but definitely has some substance to him.

As I said above, he looks half decent.

[Greenun]

I enjoyed the game. Looked a lot sharper after subs presumably to save the players for Saturday. Campbell no mistakes in goal and one excellent save when Stoke lad should have scored. Gale two goals and didn’t seem to fall over too much.
Personally managed to complete match without plastic bracelet or mug and no thumbs up. Might feel a little positive though. Will be pleased to be back in DRE.

[Awaywego]

Can you see anyone stopping us winning the league now.

[WonderGoals]

Awaywego wrote:

Can you see anyone stopping us winning the league now.

You’re as funny as Rosie Jones.

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[BigLeftToe]

Have to agree, Gale looked very promising when he came on could have had a hat trick if not for being marginally offside.

Hurst also looked much better when he switched out to the left, which is a bit of an issue I called out before the season started…all of our wingers are predominantly left sided! Not one has looked comfortable playing on the right so far, which is bizarre considering replacing Roberts was probably our biggest priority this summer.

[WonderGoals]

Quite like Gale, has a bit of everything and despite being tall/gangly has some pace and he’s mobile. Looks like a baby giraffe at times and a bit ungainly but pleasantly surprised. Looks to be a fairly good finisher.

Granted it was somewhat of a pointless game, but chances still have to be taken no matter who you’re playing. Those minutes for Rose were brilliant. Fingers crossed he doesn’t suffer any after effects. We need him back A.S.A.P. Looked more than solid as a defensive midfielder.

[billpuntonsghost]

Thought you had looked back to your comments made about Ivan Toney when he first arrived at the club,WonderGoals!

[Iron-awe]

WonderGoals wrote:

Awaywego wrote:

Can you see anyone stopping us winning the league now.

You’re as funny as Rosie Jones.

Didn’t realise Jones’s first name was Rosie 🙄

[alcazar]

Funniest thing about Rosie Jones is the teeth.
Was her dad Mr. Ed?

[mistertonmick]

I think he will surprise a lot of people before the season is out

[WonderGoals]

billpuntonsghost wrote:

Thought you had looked back to your comments made about Ivan Toney when he first arrived at the club,WonderGoals!

He didn’t start very well in claret and blue. Not turned out too bad to be fair to him !

Not like you to bring something up from nearly 10 years ago lol

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[ironfromafar]

Hope Gale is given a chance as Whalls position has been unchallenged for far to long and at times his shithousery is very annoying.

[WonderGoals]

Butler stated he’s been brought in strictly as a no 10, but looked great down the middle the other night. I suspect with a bit of polishing up, he could be a good player for us.

I like Whitehall don’t get me wrong, but he’s a little pedestrain in his approach. A bit one paced for my liking. Gale’s obviously nowhere near as polished as Whitehall, but looks a bit more energetic with a bit of quality thrown in.

May as well give him a go up top. What harm could it do ?

Whitehall not really done too much and wasn’t firing towards the end of last season either. Whitehall’s been off it for quite a while.

[lesgeo]

I like Whitehall but he needs to get back to his best football PDQ.

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[Deereyme66]

A bit one paced…’

Where have you seen this pace?

[Iron-awe]

lesgeo wrote:

I like Whitehall but he needs to get back to his best football PDQ.

Pretty Dam Quirky 🤔

[MK Iron]

To paraphrase Bill Shankly. Whitehall has deceptive pace. He’s even slower than you think he is.

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