The immutable law of the ex (Mellor & Matt)

mervyn

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• Aug 22, 2016

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This phrase was coined by the late Brian Glanville, imo the best football journalist ever, and describes his opinion that ex players on their first return against their old side tend to produce an outstanding performance for all the obvious psychological reasons.

Saturday's game with Mellor on the other side will be interesting. I'm pleased he went for all the reasons previously discussed on here, but I have to admit his 'bambi on ice' incursions into the other side's half created an occasional panic, though I'm sure Sawyer will cope. What do you think?

 

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Greenskin

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• Aug 22, 2016

• #2

Hopefully he won't make such an impact as an "ex" player did on Argyle's last visit to Blackpool.

:thumbs: :lol:

 

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• Aug 22, 2016

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Sawyer has been turned inside out this season and has been caught out of position way too often, so Mellor may well have a field day. But I hope not

 

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• Aug 22, 2016

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I liked mellor and thought the stick he got was OTT, I was crying out for him against west brom and Luton, but fully understand his limitations. Hard working chap who got people off their seats (for various reasons). Hope he gets respect but has a non eventful game

 

warney

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• Aug 22, 2016

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I worry about him going forward against Sawyer. However, we need to make sure we take full advantage of the defensive cock up he'll inevitably make at some point ...!

 

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• Aug 22, 2016

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Bambi on ice. Stick Tanner at LM and Mellor will spend the game doing what he does best- falling over the ball and giving it away.

 

X Isle

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• Aug 22, 2016

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landons forehead":u6gbd9st said:

Bambi on ice. Stick Tanner at LM and Mellor will spend the game doing what he does best- falling over the ball and giving it away.

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...and no-one will know that better than DA.

 

Bermudian Green

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• Aug 22, 2016

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X Isle":mfze6jdn said:

landons forehead":mfze6jdn said:

Bambi on ice. Stick Tanner at LM and Mellor will spend the game doing what he does best- falling over the ball and giving it away.

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...and no-one will know that better than DA.

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.....who offered him a new contract.

 

X Isle

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• Aug 22, 2016

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....knowing his weaknesses.

If you think we don't sign/re-sign players with weaknesses then step forward and receive the gold medal for naivety BG.

 

IJN

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• Aug 22, 2016

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I'd have Kelvin back in a heartbeat.

 

Green83

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• Aug 22, 2016

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IJN":p6ijkomk said:

I'd have Kelvin back in a heartbeat.

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Me too.

 

X Isle

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• Aug 22, 2016

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Well he certainly made my heart beat faster...but not in a good way :facepalm:

 

moles40

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• Aug 22, 2016

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Ex argyle players always seem to score against us when we play them ,so expect Mellot to score

 

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• Aug 22, 2016

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Green83":2i9eimd4 said:

IJN":2i9eimd4 said:

I'd have Kelvin back in a heartbeat.

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Me too.

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Ahead of Miller at RB, yes, ahead of Oscar at RB, most probably no

 

Ross

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• Aug 22, 2016

• #15

i'm more concerned about Jamille Matt than Mellor.