Colin Bell

[Ted Hughes]

In another thread some distinguished posters lamented the general lack of quality central midfielders but some also had high hopes of Rodwell. The mood was to dispense with chuggers like Gazbaz & Garcia and replace them with athletic types in the mould of Bell.

I ask myself what might Jack have that separates him from the likes of Sidwell, Jenas, Cattermole, Henderson, Shelvey, etc

I have failed to come up with an answer, perhaps I'm asking myself the wrong question.

There's a fine line between any of those and a K#%ne, Vieira, de Rossi etc. A Skoda and a Bentley both do the same job, but I know which I'd prefer. No idea which one Rodwell will turn out to be, but it's harsh to be critical for someone for being athletic.

Rodwell is a bit better at everything than Sidwell, & Henderson & a lot better at everything than the others. Even if he never plays another game for City, he's better than them.

Henderson is a bit of a strange one tbf as he looked like he was about to become a footballer, then moved to Liverpool & turned into Cattermole.

[dazby]

A big difference I noticed between Rodders and Gazbaz is that when Rodwell went forward he'd join the frontline of the attack. When Gazbaz goes forward he occupies the second line of attack.

I wonder if those were Rodders' instructions or that was just his natural instinct? Perhaps it's Gazbaz instinct to sweep up, hence the second line of attack.

[Dingus McDouchey]

has the potential to be our phil jones but a bit less world class.

[Blue Blood]

has the potential to be our phil jones but a bit less world class.

He has the potential to be our Jack Rodwell.

Phil Jones.. who the fuck is he?

[Mase]

. I've seen him shopping with his Mrs a couple of times and with any luck she prefers hot chocolate to Jaegerbombs.

Fit though?

[Nigels Tackle]

the king is 67 today

[Fidel Castro]

He's just an English RSC!

[Dronny]

Just hope he doesn't end up resembling The King after that cunt Buchan finished with him

[Mike J]

Absolutely gutted for him. He looked devastated last night

I know its hindsight but i dont think he should of started last night, we have absolutely no need to rush him back, especially against the likes of villa. Should of been a completely staggered comeback imo. Then again im not a physio lol

[Ted Hughes]

Absolutely gutted for him. He looked devastated last night

I know its hindsight but i dont think he should of started last night, we have absolutely no need to rush him back, especially against the likes of villa. Should of been a completely staggered comeback imo. Then again im not a physio lol

I'm absolutely gutted too, both for him & for us, as he is the only midfielder we have who can get on the end of a cross, make runs ahead of the forwards etc & still get a tackle in. I don't think Bob has rushed him back though. It's just terribly unfortunate.

[Hazy2]

Absolutely gutted for him. He looked devastated last night

I know its hindsight but i dont think he should of started last night, we have absolutely no need to rush him back, especially against the likes of villa. Should of been a completely staggered comeback imo. Then again im not a physio lol

I'm absolutely gutted too, both for him & for us, as he is the only midfielder we have who can get on the end of a cross, make runs ahead of the forwards etc & still get a tackle in. I don't think Bob has rushed him back though. It's just terribly unfortunate.

4 weeks out so could be worse for a talented player like Jack a bit of luck needed.