qos1990 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Very decent prospect. Can play central defence and also more than comfortable as a holding midfielder. Could be a decent move for him. Maybe part of the rumoured move from Lyndon Dykes for us?? That’s my worry. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellboy1991 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 That’s my worry. What’s your thoughts on Dykes? Seems a bit of traction to the rumour. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qos1990 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 What’s your thoughts on Dykes? Seems a bit of traction to the rumour. I rate him, does the donkey work, makes a lot of goals, stretches the games and can cover two 3 positions. Doesn’t score enough but I think that’ll come. If yous were to get McCormack, I think Lyndon would be a great foil for him like he is for Dobbie at the moment. He very much splits the Queens support but I’m a fan of his. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) Sadsack that I am I had a quick search on YouTube and annoyingly in this day in age it seems Dykes doesn't have a recent 'highlights' video on the go however there are quite a few clips of his goals kicking about. My verdict based on the limited amount below is that he looks very Erwin-y. I suppose it depends on whether Robinson really is planning on binning all our strikers tbh. Spoiler Edited January 1, 2019 by capt_oats 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QoS_Blue1919 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 What’s your thoughts on Dykes? Seems a bit of traction to the rumour. Will run for days, win the majority of headers and put himself about. Can’t remember him missing a game with an injury in his 2 and a half years here either. As said, only 1 goal in 18 league appearances this season, but 2nd top of the assist table with 8 (albeit 4 in 1 game). Think he could probably do 1 more season with us, then should be ready for the move up to be honest. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qos1990 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Will run for days, win the majority of headers and put himself about. Can’t remember him missing a game with an injury in his 2 and a half years here either. As said, only 1 goal in 18 league appearances this season, but 2nd top of the assist table with 8 (albeit 4 in 1 game). Think he could probably do 1 more season with us, then should be ready for the move up to be honest.Can say 8 but even in goals he isn’t assisting he’s playing a big part in them. Dunfermline away and Partick at home for instance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swello Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 If we were in for Dykes - it would signal a wee change in the recruitment policy, no? An oft-heard complaint is that we only sign people from the bottom rungs of English football and ignore players that are in Scotland already. Who was the last First Division player we signed? (it was probably recent, but I can't think of who it would be...) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, Swello said: If we were in for Dykes - it would signal a wee change in the recruitment policy, no? An oft-heard complaint is that we only sign people from the bottom rungs of English football and ignore players that are in Scotland already. Who was the last First Division player we signed? (it was probably recent, but I can't think of who it would be...) Depends on how you're defining that...Alex Fisher was relegated with ICT but didn't play for them in the Championship? Rohan Ferguson and Liam Brown would be more accurate in terms of recruiting from lower leagues but were brought in for u20s/Reserves. Craig Reid from Morton in 13/14 is probably the most recent example I guess. Agree though I wondered if we might be refining the recruitment strategy a bit and whether we may be a bit more likely to look at "quality" loans too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I thought Dykes was excellent against us in August. Caused us tonnes of trouble and scored a screamer in the first half, although fell out of the game a bit as the game wore on. Certainly capable of a playing against teams at our level in a one off game 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellboy1991 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Will run for days, win the majority of headers and put himself about. Can’t remember him missing a game with an injury in his 2 and a half years here either. As said, only 1 goal in 18 league appearances this season, but 2nd top of the assist table with 8 (albeit 4 in 1 game). Think he could probably do 1 more season with us, then should be ready for the move up to be honest.Cheers mate. Sounds just like Robinson’s type of player. A replacement for Ryan Bowman I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbartonBud Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I think Dykes is the wee boy that shagged one of the coaches wife’s at QoS while the coach had let him stay in his home. Sometimes it is difficult to get in the road of true love. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, DumbartonBud said: I think Dykes is the wee boy that shagged one of the coaches wife’s at QoS while the coach had let him stay in his home. Sometimes it is difficult to get in the road of true love. Here's to you, Mrs Robinson. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadroj Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, YassinMoutaouakil said: Here's to you, Mrs Robinson. Superb. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 There's yer Ryan Bowman signed for Exeter. Farewell big Herbalife...forever living rent free in the heads of Rangers fans. Spoiler 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, capt_oats said: There's yer Ryan Bowman signed for Exeter. Farewell big Herbalife...forever living rent free in the heads of Rangers fans. Reveal hidden contents The Robinson quotes aren't exactly glowing: “Ryan is a player who always gives you 100% every game,” ‘Well boss Stephen Robinson said. “He is industrious and unselfish and has been throughout his time at Motherwell. “However, with the current options we have in attack, it’s my view that we need to change it up for the second half of the season and that’s what we intend to do.” Which kind of reads as "he runs about a lot but he couldn't score in a brothel". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezz Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 No doubting the big mans effort and commitment but he was a pretty limited player. He’ll be fondly remember for a few big goals and ehh ‘incidents’ but hopefully this is the first step in refreshing our forward line. You never know, with that diddy Jayden Stockley apparently leaving Exeter for the Championship, I look forward to big Herbalife earning about £10k a week at Brentford or suchlike in a couple of years time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Just now, dezz said: No doubting the big mans effort and commitment but he was a pretty limited player. He’ll be fondly remember for a few big goals and ehh ‘incidents’ but hopefully this is the first step in refreshing our forward line. You never know, with that diddy Jayden Stockley apparently leaving Exeter for the Championship, I look forward to big Herbalife earning about £10k a week at Brentford or suchlike in a couple of years time. If Bowman ends up in the Championship scoring goals every week then the theory of it being the most glorified diddy league in the world is completely spot on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 In fairness I think Robinson's comments are a fairly accurate reflection of Bowman's time with us. The season he signed he couldn't get in the side ahead of Moult and McDonald. He was fine partnering Moult for a while but never really looked like he was going to be 'the new Moult'. There were obviously some pretty decent moments not least the semi final where he and Main battered Arnason and McKenna around Hampden but it feels like when Robinson's been talking about giving players 'chances' Bowman's one of those. Given we kb'd an offer from Grimsby in the summer there are 3 windows where we seem to have hoped he'd 'kick on' but never really managed to establish himself. The fact we've been as blunt up front this season means there's no chance we could realistically have extended his deal again. I noticed on the Exeter write up that we got a nominal 'undisclosed' fee, given we paid an 'undisclosed' fee to Gateshead for him I'd say we've just about broken even all in all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermarv Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I’m sure Lyndon Dykes is out of contract in the summer which would mean it wouldn’t be a huge fee. Probably half the fee we got for Bowman or something. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 The Robinson quotes aren't exactly glowing: “Ryan is a player who always gives you 100% every game,” ‘Well boss Stephen Robinson said. “He is industrious and unselfish and has been throughout his time at Motherwell. “However, with the current options we have in attack, it’s my view that we need to change it up for the second half of the season and that’s what we intend to do.” Which kind of reads as "he runs about a lot but he couldn't score in a brothel".The phrase "Damned by faint praise " springs to mind. I quite liked him in a way but agree that we need better so not particularly bothered he's away. Thanks and all the best Ryan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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