Reserves - now the Fonz debate

[D.boy]

It can only be a matter of time before the fonz gets a chance. He is the only forward we have who is scoring on a regular basis (albeit in the reserves) so deserves an opportunity.
On a side note I watched the highlights of the reserves 4-1 win over Manure and Bannan scored a couple of crackers including a direct free kick from outside the box. I wouldn't mind seeing him have a go instead of Ash at some free kicks.

[rutski]

hasnt martin carruthers been shown the door yet?? It is alright scoring tons of goals in the stiffs but he will never play for the first team! He has been playing for about 15 years aint he??

[SoccerHQ]

Why on earth did albrighton start this game? He is a really important first teamer.

And what else can Delfouneso do? He keeps scoring in the reserves and not getting a look in?

Missed the Chelsea and SHA games so hasn't played that much in recent weeks.

Pretty strong reserve team we put out, probably in comparison to Arsenal. Rare reserve game for Arsenal that.

[spangley1812]

If the Fonz can't get a game against a Championship team in the Carling Cup and he see's the manager start the game without a recognised striker then I think he can see he has no future @ the club.................

[D.boy]

If the Fonz can't get a game against a Championship team in the Carling Cup and he see's the manager start the game without a recognised striker then I think he can see he has no future @ the club.................

Which I'm at a loss to understand.

[Somniloquism]

Same here.

[villasjf]

hasnt martin carruthers been shown the door yet?? It is alright scoring tons of goals in the stiffs but he will never play for the first team! He has been playing for about 15 years aint he??

its Samir caruthers

[Mazrim]

I have a sneaking suspicion he knew that.

[UK Redsox]

Why are these games now hidden away on weekday afternoons ?

[Mr Diggles]

Just because Delfouneso can score against opposition in the Reserves (no matter how good or bad they are), does not mean he has the right mental attitude to play in the first team yet. Houllier dropped Ireland to the bench for the same reason. And its interesting that MacDonald did not play him either, even though he's seen how he can play in the reserves. I think, technique and ability apart, he may have a bad attitude, and that is possibly why he can't get near the first team.

[Clampy]

Just because Delfouneso can score against opposition in the Reserves (no matter how good or bad they are), does not mean he has the right mental attitude to play in the first team yet. Houllier dropped Ireland to the bench for the same reason. And its interesting that MacDonald did not play him either, even though he's seen how he can play in the reserves. I think, technique and ability apart, he may have a bad attitude, and that is possibly why he can't get near the first team.

I don't see any evidence of a bad attitude, i've no idea why you think that is the case. As for only scoring goals for the reserves, he's scored in the Prem, Uefa Cup and the Carling Cup.

[Mr Diggles]

I haven't seen any either, just trying to think why he wouldn't be played by MON, MacDonald, or Houllier, despite his clear ability.

[peter w]

Whenever I've seen Delfouneso I haven't been that impressed. He's the new Darren Byfield.

[eamonn]

hasnt martin carruthers been shown the door yet?? It is alright scoring tons of goals in the stiffs but he will never play for the first team! He has been playing for about 15 years aint he??

Salifou and Osborne will still be turning-out for the stiffs in 2020.

[Mazrim]

Whenever I've seen Delfouneso I haven't been that impressed. He's the new Darren Byfield.

Ridiculous.