MikeO Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Wiggytop said: I played with him also at a hospitality day in 1989, DHL used to sponsor him, I was a Key Account Manager and we used to do regular golf days with our customers, big biceps is the main thing I remember of him, and also his career falling of a cliff once we had sponsored him I remember his career collapsing around him but I didn't know it was your fault Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 9 hours ago, StevO said: I don’t think I’ve liked golf long enough to know anyone who has been mentioned here or not old enough. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 On 07/11/2021 at 18:36, Hafnia said: As someone who has played a few holes of golf with a European tour golfer who actually won an event and had lessons from his caddy for the past few years.... I can confirm that is exactly what they do - the caddy gives them a carry distance and line to go for based on what the green book shows. Not sure you being a scratch golfer in any way shape or form had any credence on that considering he was +5 at 15 years old... scratch golfer...... FFS, I'm single figures and play weekend golf on a high slope course..... Means fuck all. Beckham looked up to know there was someone there and the general picture of play - of course he fucking did. In the split second in his head he will have one of about 9 types of cross picked out and the area it needs to go........ Nothing more than that. Hit the chosen delivery that gives the attacker a chance and the rest is their doing. As someone who has also played with professional golfers including a Ryder Cup player (a while ago I will add), I can again tell you it is not exactly what they do. I didn't want to get into a dick measure contest but I couldn't resist. Some basic things that every golfer will consider are as follows: 1. Not all professional golfers are comfortable shaping the ball both ways. The majority see their shots one way of the other. 2. The majority of decisions will be based on the conditions. You aren't going to play a shot into every green if the greens are rock hard or if the wind is blowing in a certain direction. 3. Shot selection will also depend on the lie, hazards and the pin position. You aren't going to feed a ball here and there if it means you have to go against a slope (as you will know). It is unlikely anyone would try and draw a ball off a divot lie either because you have much less control with a draw than you would a fade, especially in firm conditions. 4. You also then have to think about the length of shot. It isn't easy to hit wedge shots with fade or draw because of the high back spin rate. Therefore the shorter the shot, the more direct you will go, taking into account the wind rather than trying to curve one in a certain way. They are just very basic points, but there is certainly not just one way that all professional golfers do things. On 07/11/2021 at 18:41, StevO said: Maybe different golfers do different things to each other. Why would they all do exactly the same thing? Makes no sense. Bryson, Wolff and Rory are all very different even just in their technique of striking the ball. Why would they all do the same? Also, Beckham was dead good at crossing. Townsend though? He’s alright. Stop taking us back off topic! StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 43 minutes ago, Bailey said: As someone who has also played with professional golfers including a Ryder Cup player (a while ago I will add), I can again tell you it is not exactly what they do. I didn't want to get into a dick measure contest but I couldn't resist. Some basic things that every golfer will consider are as follows: 1. Not all professional golfers are comfortable shaping the ball both ways. The majority see their shots one way of the other. 2. The majority of decisions will be based on the conditions. You aren't going to play a shot into every green if the greens are rock hard or if the wind is blowing in a certain direction. 3. Shot selection will also depend on the lie, hazards and the pin position. You aren't going to feed a ball here and there if it means you have to go against a slope (as you will know). It is unlikely anyone would try and draw a ball off a divot lie either because you have much less control with a draw than you would a fade, especially in firm conditions. 4. You also then have to think about the length of shot. It isn't easy to hit wedge shots with fade or draw because of the high back spin rate. Therefore the shorter the shot, the more direct you will go, taking into account the wind rather than trying to curve one in a certain way. They are just very basic points, but there is certainly not just one way that all professional golfers do things. Stop taking us back off topic! All depends. Earnie els aimed for middle of green and faded or drew it it in or played straight shot. Some players do indeed have one shot shape but do they a take aim at the pin? Not necessarily, most will section the green the narrow the target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 Nearly all pros favour a fade into the green whether or not their natural shot is a draw, the reason being a fade gives you more control on stopping the ball. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 Out with a broken foot now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: Out with a broken foot now He's been ineffective for a while and we could have done with not having to play him but this is not how I was hoping for it to come about. Fucks sake. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted December 15, 2021 Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 11 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: He's been ineffective for a while and we could have done with not having to play him but this is not how I was hoping for it to come about. Fucks sake. Agree. His form has dropped right off. Shame though because we are thin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 He's back in individual training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 Seasons saved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 Like Coleman, he puts full effort in every game but he’s just not good enough. Slow, loses the ball, his crossing is a bit shit most of the time. The odd good cross and worldy does make up for the amount of time he spends contributing nothing. We have to find a way to use him sparingly. Bailey, Sibdane and StevO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 15 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: Like Coleman, he puts full effort in every game but he’s just not good enough. Slow, loses the ball, his crossing is a bit shit most of the time. The odd good cross and worldy does make up for the amount of time he spends contributing nothing. We have to find a way to use him sparingly. And somehow is our top goal scorer and second highest assister... State of this team... Romey 1878 and Sibdane 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 16 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: Like Coleman, he puts full effort in every game but he’s just not good enough. Slow, loses the ball, his crossing is a bit shit most of the time. The odd good cross and worldy does make up for the amount of time he spends contributing nothing. We have to find a way to use him sparingly. That last game exposed his lack of pace. He’s definitely lost a yard or two. I don’t remember him being THAT slow. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 Just watched the full 90 on TV and my god he is such a poor player. He should never start again and should only be used as a substitute when desperate. He was dreadful and is so so limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Sibdane said: That last game exposed his lack of pace. He’s definitely lost a yard or two. I don’t remember him being THAT slow. It can't be true, every one was telling me he was rapid!? Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted February 10, 2022 Report Share Posted February 10, 2022 6 hours ago, Bailey said: It can't be true, every one was telling me he was rapid!? He was outran constantly. I kept being surprised it was him every time. Not good for a wide man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 He's out for the rest of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said: He's out for the rest of the season. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/mar/23/everton-andros-townsend-to-miss-rest-of-season-cruciate-knee-injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 Not a great age for an injury like that either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Feel sorry for poor Andros. No one wanted him here but he came in with a bright and fresh attitude and he has been involved in most of the good things and bright moments this season. Got to respect and be grateful for that. Not many come back at that age from this type of injury but I hope he does. Shukes and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Feel for him. Great attitude and can’t fault his effort. Questionable ability but if everyone player put in his effort we wouldn’t be in the position we are. London Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 He has done well for us. He works hard and has moments of magic. One thing i noticed is he consistently works hard. Always chasing. Real shame for him and us. London Blue and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Matt, Heath, plaidharper and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Depends on Frank's view of him but a fit again Andros could be useful if there is a squad overhaul. Matt, plaidharper and Heath 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Gwlad all over said: Depends on Frank's view of him but a fit again Andros could be useful if there is a squad everhaul. Like I said when we signed him, great as a squad player but not a first 11 player and if he is then we've fucked up this summer as well. Heath and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Like I said when we signed him, great as a squad player but not a first 11 player and if he is then we've fucked up this summer as well. I meant as a squad player, useful back up. Heath 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 28 minutes ago, Gwlad all over said: I meant as a squad player, useful back up. Not if that celebration has buggered him for another 6 months Heath and plaidharper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Agreed that he can be a useful squad player in some situations. Experienced enough to hell see out a game or occassionally produce some magic. Also might be quicker out there relatively speaking if he’s only playing 20 or 30 minutes at a time. Heath 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heath Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 I like Townsend and hope he makes a full recovery for us as I feel he still has a lot to offer. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fosse Captain Posted May 24, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 He’s pretty 1 dimensional, but works his socks off and can be a good option off the bench. Not great but not awful either. Hopefully recovers from injury as a bad age to get it in elite sport London Blue, Gwlad, Wiggytop and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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