Author Topic: Conor Townsend (Read 93030 times)

gerry m · « **Reply #250 on:** November 22, 2020, 03:21:46 PM »

Quote from: OldburyWBA on November 22, 2020, 03:12:11 PM

At the start of the season I was concerned he would not be able to make the step up, 100% wrong. He's been our most consistent player this season and has stepped up to the level. He will make the odd mistake, he will get caught out of position and I challenge anyone to name a full back who doesn't even those who have spent their careers at the top level.

I wonder how much Julian Dicks has played in his improvement but whatever it is he is improving week by week.

Re Julian Dicks i thought exactly the same thing!

beechyboy90 · « **Reply #251 on:** November 23, 2020, 04:15:53 AM »

Yes Townsend has been a pleasant surprise this year. quite happy to have him keep Gibbs out the team

chipperclark · « **Reply #252 on:** November 23, 2020, 06:12:05 AM »

Give the lad credit he has done very well..... almost put one past one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

Dexy · « **Reply #253 on:** November 23, 2020, 09:38:21 AM »

Townsend could be a case for coaching rather than chucking money at problems , sometimes easy to forget that.

Mikkyk · « **Reply #254 on:** November 29, 2020, 03:48:43 PM »

Any news on the knock he picked up last night?

wodenson46 · « **Reply #255 on:** November 29, 2020, 05:15:18 PM »

Quote from: Mikkyk on November 29, 2020, 03:48:43 PM

Any news on the knock he picked up last night?

Do you mean the assault he survived?

baggie82 · « **Reply #256 on:** November 29, 2020, 05:59:14 PM »

Quote from: Mikkyk on November 29, 2020, 03:48:43 PM

Any news on the knock he picked up last night?

Not yet. It looked quite serious (knee injury). Fingers crossed he's available soon as Gibbs appears to have retired and Townsend has been excellent - 110% from him every game and he's an intelligent player.

beechyboy90 · « **Reply #257 on:** November 29, 2020, 06:52:44 PM »

He's been one of if not our most consistent player this season. We struggled when he went off (whilst Phillips sat in and defended he offered no width) hope its only a knock

SmethDan · « **Reply #258 on:** November 29, 2020, 10:16:21 PM »

Quote from: wodenson46 on November 29, 2020, 05:15:18 PM

Do you mean the assault he survived?

How their bloke avoided a booking for that's beyond me.

The Black Pearl · « **Reply #259 on:** November 29, 2020, 10:40:26 PM »

They said dead leg at the time which looked about right, played very well again.

BalisPen · « **Reply #260 on:** November 29, 2020, 11:36:57 PM »

I was looking for an update on his injury and hope it is just a dead leg as suggested here.

He has taken his chance very well and although I had hoped he'd rise to the challenge of prem football, he has done better than I expected.

However, we still need proper back up so try to get someone in like on loan like Brandon Williams, before Southampton get him, and pay gibbs off asap as he is a total waster.

wodenson46 · « **Reply #261 on:** November 30, 2020, 12:19:47 AM »

Quote from: SmethDan on November 29, 2020, 10:16:21 PM

How their bloke avoided a booking for that's beyond me.

Thats easy SmethD. Mr Dean was the ref : again. How we didn't get our goal ruled out is beyond me

albion59 · « **Reply #262 on:** December 04, 2020, 07:13:28 PM »

Out untill the New Year with a knee injury.

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #263 on:** December 04, 2020, 07:16:42 PM »

Quote from: albion59 on December 04, 2020, 07:13:28 PM

Out untill the New Year with a knee injury.

Shame for him - the lad has put in some solid performances this season

lewisant · « **Reply #264 on:** December 04, 2020, 07:31:44 PM »

He was hitting a bit of form too. Proving some of us wrong. Feel sorry for him.

timdon · « **Reply #265 on:** December 04, 2020, 07:35:27 PM »

It's a blow. He has been playing very well and had pretty much made himself first choice. Big problem. Is Gibbs fit and motivated? We don't know. If he isn't then who fills in?

ex coseley kid · « **Reply #266 on:** December 04, 2020, 07:56:15 PM »

Gutting. No two ways about it.

beechyboy90 · « **Reply #267 on:** December 04, 2020, 08:29:35 PM »

Hope he is back soon he has been very consistent. Is gibbs going to be fit or will we see matt Phillips play lwb? Does that mean grosicki might make the bench?

Dexy · « **Reply #268 on:** December 04, 2020, 08:59:47 PM »

Big blow for Conor and us as a side , becoming a key player for us .

timdon · « **Reply #269 on:** December 04, 2020, 09:01:27 PM »

Quote from: beechyboy90 on December 04, 2020, 08:29:35 PM

Hope he is back soon he has been very consistent. Is gibbs going to be fit or will we see matt Phillips play lwb? Does that mean grosicki might make the bench?

Surely there must be a better option than that? If Gibbs isn't in, we can only assume that he has blotted his copybook badly.

Dudleylad · « **Reply #270 on:** December 04, 2020, 09:28:15 PM »

Fully agree with the comments here his all round play was getting better and better just hope it does'nt derail his improvement.

iwastherein68 · « **Reply #271 on:** December 04, 2020, 11:26:26 PM »

Grosicki has played at left wingback for Hull and Poland, but will not get a look-in

frazzle · « **Reply #272 on:** December 04, 2020, 11:28:56 PM »

This feels like a real setback, which is testament to the really impressive progress Townsend has made. Credit to him and maybe even credit to our recruitment and coaching.

baggie82 · « **Reply #273 on:** December 05, 2020, 12:31:37 AM »

Quote from: albion59 on December 04, 2020, 07:13:28 PM

Out untill the New Year with a knee injury.

Terrible news, but just as I called it. Obviously a concerning knee injury.

albion59 · « **Reply #274 on:** December 05, 2020, 09:14:52 AM »

Quote from: baggie82 on December 05, 2020, 12:31:37 AM

Terrible news, but just as I called it. Obviously a concerning knee injury.

You did! It's a shame he was starting to look a lot better. Hope he makes a quick and full recovery.