I notice gets very little recognition or debate on here it seems
A very basic question
do you think he will smash it in League 1 ?
I,m on the fence
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I notice gets very little recognition or debate on here it seems
A very basic question
do you think he will smash it in League 1 ?
I,m on the fence
I'm expecting him to have a much better season.
If he gets free rein to play as a winger, I don’t see why not. He should do well.
I'm comparing him to the lad we had on loan from Leicester - beat his man, then beat him again, turned left, then right, and then had to beat him a 3rd time. No genuine pace, just a nippy winger who flatters to deceive. Tanner probably isn't as good with the ball but he has genuine pace and given game time hopefully will do well for us in league one.
The thing with a player like Tanner is that he does the same things whether they're working or not. Most of the time it doesn't come off, when it does then it looks really good, and we all seemingly get our gold fish brains into gear in forgetting all the times he's looked clueless. Will he 'Smash it' in some games, for a portion of time, yes, but for the best part, no in my opinion. He's not the brightest in possession.Quote:
Originally Posted by MOZZER2
Like many of our players too good for league one too crap for championship. I don’t rate tanner.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought this of Alves. Very underwhelming for all of the hype.Quote:
Originally Posted by A Quiet Monkfish
I believe he will be very good for us this seasonQuote:
Originally Posted by MOZZER2
Tanner needs to concentrate on playing football rather than waving his arms like a windmill at the crowd. He was poor last season and had some dreadful games.
I am not sure what "smash it" means but I would hope he makes an impact in the third flight, but it isn't an easy division and application is required.
If he played consistently at the level he is capable, he would be a very good championship player but he only plays well in one in every five games which isn’t good enough for a team with promotion ambitions. The fact that he was dropped from the squad by Bulut because of being a negative influence also would concern me.
I don't think he'll smash it but I think he'll be decent
He is good cutting in and shooting. I have always liked him
Smashing it for me means 15 goals / assists minimum.
I don't think he'll smash it.
Me too. He seemed to tangle himself up in knots quite often without actually getting anywhere. He's got some skills but not the match experience, which is why young players like that get sent on loan. In a couple of years though he could be decent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Des Parrot
Pity he couldn't play against Josh Tymon every week.
He works hard and does have ability.
I think he will perform well for us this season.
Apparently, he's a bit of a prick.
As a player, I think this will be the last season he can realistically have to prove himself.
but them few times it works and he makes the right pass / cross / cuts inside and gets fouled for a pen could be the difference in games and earn us a decent return of points, I think a fit Ollie at the end of last season would have meant we would have stood a much better chance of staying up, in a team devoid of creativity, he might have made the differenceQuote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
from a personal point of view, I love it when a player takes another player on and beats his man, its exciting and get you stood up and cheering
I also like Ollie as he is everything thats right with the game, a young man living his best life doing something he loves , didnt work out at Arsenal academy, didnt really work out in the Nat League, joined Lewes in step 3, then signed for us, loaned out to NL side York, didnt really work out, but stuck at it, came back and got his head down and played a fair few times for us, that can only be character building
The Tanner of the closing weeks of last season was not even a good League One player - he contributed next to nothing after getting injured against the jacks. If BBM is really able to improve players already at the club, then Tanner would become an influential player at this level provided a full pre season gets him fully fit.
If this is what BBM is really about, getting the best out of players then Tanner could be a real asset, whether Tanner has the mentality to take on board the coaches vision is the big question?Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Based on last season Tanner would probably have a career in league 2 or the conference or whatever it’s called now.
This season could define his career, has he got what it takes and can BBM get that out of him? or will he just slip away settle for earning a living in non league football and wonder what happened when he turns 30?
Some players respond better to an arm around the shoulder and encouragement, others just need to be able to follow instructions, Tanner strikes me as being in that camp?
I hope BBM, doesn’t waste too much time on him, he needs to knuckle down and concentrate on his career here or move on
Hopefully he can get him going, Tanner and Colwill had a good spell when Riza started but they both faded quickly when teams doubled up on them.Quote:
Originally Posted by olderblue
Tanner struggles with basic decision making when on the ball and when out of possession with basic positional play.
His get out on here is Bulut and Riza were hopeless fuuckers who too struggled with basic structures so perhaps Tanner was as confused as everyone else in the stadium.
If Tanner can sort out when to use the space in front of him and when to pass he'll have a better season due yo the drop in opposition quality. I think he'll do OK but is he a definite first pick / starter player under this new coach?
He is a one-trick pony. If he can't beat his man he becomes unproductive and inert.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
I think he’s going to smash it this season.
I don't disagree but the "unproductive and inert" could be levelled at most of them last season with one or two exceptions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie
Indeed it could. Creativity and commitment have been sadly lacking among what seems to be predominantly a team of journeymen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jordi Culé
steaing a living - toilet tanner!
I think he could be very effective in League One. I do agree with the “throwing his hands in the air” rubbish. It works once in a while but in a relegation battle where the players completely bottled it, it loses its impact.
Great on his day. Which is about twice a year. Looks like he can’t be arsed rest of the days.
Think he may end up being an impact sub.
Si on The Cardiff city world podcast said he’s asked for a move, because he’s too good for league one. ****ing liberty if you ask me
He’s show flashes but most of what he’s produced for us isn’t even L1 level in my opinion.
Give the new manager a chance to get something out of him, but he’s got a mile and a half to go before he’s smashing it consistently for us next season. His decision making is some of the worst I’ve ever seen in a pro footballer.
Tanner has a lot to prove if he is given the chance. Otherwise he will stay a fringe player.
We have a lot of players the same question could be asked of.
The Colwill’s, Ashford, Davies, Etete as well as Tanner.
All capable of great moments but do not deliver consistently.
Getting them to perform better would be a real boost.
As would improving the performances of Willock, Robertson, Horvarth, Daland.
Add to the above getting the best out of Alnwick, Chambers, Fish, Bagan, Turnbull, NG, O’Dowda, Salech and Robinson and we could have a good squad.
I like the strategy of enabling every player to think they have an opportunity to be selected. I hope all the individuals who stay buy into that.
Personally, I really like Ollie and think there is a really good attacking player in there. I hope he gets plenty of opportunities in league one. I would pick him 46 times out of 46 v willock - the so called championship proven winger!
If that is true then good riddance to him. We need players that are fully on board in League One.Quote:
Originally Posted by Butterwick Blue
Guys not even professional or mature enough for L1 let alone the Championship. Still behaves like he’s a semi-pro footballer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Underhill1980
Needs to lay off the balloons.
Mate, don’t get upset about something that someone has said on a podcast. It’s that time of year when someone speculates and 5 minutes later it’s published as a fact. Simic is a good example, all the reports say he’s signing for Osijek yet he’s gone to Karlsruhr on loan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Underhill1980
Not upset about it haha but yeah I take everything I hear with a shed load of salt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Des Parrot
Nothing I have seen of him suggests he is 'too good' for League One, if the claims of him saying this are to believed.
He’s barely good enough for league 2. He should start by trying to find his man in the box more than one a season.Quote:
Originally Posted by B. Oddie