Richards loaned to Linfield (and Richards match reports/ upd

Argy1e · Jul 10, 2014

They could be up against someone who was at the world cup in the next round

pastiesforlife · Jul 10, 2014

Graham Clark":2bhuuqcc said:
Jamie Richards was the beneficiary of a three year contract (with an option to extend) in 2011 when Peter Ridsdale was 'running' the football club on behalf oif the Administrator. At the same time Luke Young was offered a 12 month deal (see link below).

At the time of signing Richards was being scouted by Premiership clubs and no doubt Ridsdale secured him on a long term deal to improve his valuation at Tribunal should any of those clubs furthered their interest. I do recall John Sheridan being surprised at the deal Richards had compared to others.

Since 2011 Luke Young went on to make over 100 first team appearances whilst in the same period Richards has made only two and many would argue that Jamie , for whatever reason, has not fulfilled his potential during his time with the club. Luke, meanwhile, is still looking for a club for next season.

As for Irish football some may be surprised to learn that Rory Patterson was the top scorer last season in the league for Derry City. He has scored 38 goals in 50 games for them. That may or may not indicate the true standard of football in that League.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14110294

Rory scored a hat trick tonight in Europa League.

Pogleswoody · Jul 11, 2014

pastiesforlife":1d1anu77 said:
Graham Clark":1d1anu77 said:

Jamie Richards was the beneficiary of a three year contract (with an option to extend) in 2011 when Peter Ridsdale was 'running' the football club on behalf oif the Administrator. At the same time Luke Young was offered a 12 month deal (see link below).

At the time of signing Richards was being scouted by Premiership clubs and no doubt Ridsdale secured him on a long term deal to improve his valuation at Tribunal should any of those clubs furthered their interest. I do recall John Sheridan being surprised at the deal Richards had compared to others.

Since 2011 Luke Young went on to make over 100 first team appearances whilst in the same period Richards has made only two and many would argue that Jamie , for whatever reason, has not fulfilled his potential during his time with the club. Luke, meanwhile, is still looking for a club for next season.

As for Irish football some may be surprised to learn that Rory Patterson was the top scorer last season in the league for Derry City. He has scored 38 goals in 50 games for them. That may or may not indicate the true standard of football in that League.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14110294

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Rory scored a hat trick tonight in Europa League.

What you got? .. X Box or Playstation??

:lol:

briangreen · Jul 14, 2014

http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Linfiel ... story.html

Left sided player playing at right back and being successful? Sounds like the the kind of man we could do with. Oh wait a minute we lent him out didn't we and then paid out more wages for another right back and now we will have to pay out even more wages for back up?? Glad we're not in debt or we would be in trouble... :sigh:

fishypilgrim · Jul 15, 2014

Don't see a problem myself . Richards is getting good experience and playing games which will sharpen him up more than pre season training would . When he comes back he will be in a position to compete with the current players . If he is needed before ( injuries , suspensions), I would expect him to be on an immediate recall anyway .

Saracen10 · Jul 17, 2014

Richards played the whole match tonight at centre half in a superb 1-0 victory over top Swedish side AIK Solna

I understand amongst others AIK fielded Costa Rican Celso Borges on his return from the FIFA World Cup, Swedish Internationals Nabil Bahoui and Per Karlsson, ex Blackburn Rovers Full back Eric Nils Johansson and two Swedish U21 Internationals so to be part of a defence keeping a clean sheet is some achievement.

The second leg is played next Thursday at the Swedish National Stadium - The Friends Arena in Stockholm.....capacity 54,000. AIK are Scandinavia's largest supported side averaging over 20,000 fans per game with their largest attendance last year over 40,000 ......Richards is certainly gaining some experience.

soccerpilgrim · Jul 17, 2014

Yeah, this is incredible! A massive good luck to Linfield from me!

Josh Pope · Jul 17, 2014

Saracen10":21n3npvi said:
Richards played the whole match tonight at centre half in a superb 1-0 victory over top Swedish side AIK Solna

I understand amongst others AIK fielded Costa Rican Celso Borges on his return from the FIFA World Cup, Swedish Internationals Nabil Bahoui and Per Karlsson, ex Blackburn Rovers Full back Eric Nils Johansson and two Swedish U21 Internationals so to be part of a defence keeping a clean sheet is some achievement.

The second leg is played next Thursday at the Swedish National Stadium - The Friends Arena in Stockholm.....capacity 54,000. AIK are Scandinavia's largest supported side averaging over 20,000 fans per game with their largest attendance last year over 40,000 ......Richards is certainly gaining some experience.

As a big fan of Scandinavian football, I can back you up here. AIK are a good side and for some comparison, they're about the same level as Strømsgodset.. The team where the new Celtic manager has come from. Not bad at all, well done Jamie!

Steve Evans · Jul 24, 2014

it is the return leg tonight which kicked off at 6 pm.ottowa green?you got any score updates mate?i can't see anything on the bbc

Ollieargyle9 · Jul 24, 2014

0-0 at half time according to Sky Sports, Linfield would be through if they can hold on to this.

Steve Evans · Jul 24, 2014

thanks ollie.let's hope,with our connections at linfield,that they hold on.what a fine manager they have in feeno. :thumbup:

Ollieargyle9 · Jul 24, 2014

I agree Steve, I think Sheridan, Fletcher and Peter Reid all commented on what a great impact Feeney had on the dressing room whilst they were managing him, if he brings that kind of positive atmosphere to the dressing room as a manager as well I think he'll do well, players will want to do well for him I think.

Very good for Richards as well, I've had a look at the line-ups and it looks like he's playing at right-back for them tonight so a great experience for him tonight :scarf:

Steve Evans · Jul 24, 2014

if john sheridan ever gets cheesed off with being in devon

get feeno back right away with jim paterson as his assistant.two conscientious guys who loved living in devon and represented the club impeccably.

kernow19 · Jul 24, 2014

From Linfield Twitter......................

Linfield FC
‏@OfficialBlues
Striker Kennedy Igboananike gives AIK the lead on 55 minutes. He took advantage of a slip to race clear, round Tuffey and fire home.

Ollieargyle9 · Jul 24, 2014

AIK 1-0 Linfield, teams now level on aggregate :thumbdown: