Col city fan Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 Never any good. If him and Gallagher had come the other way round nobody would even rate or like Marshall at all. Just because Gally was hated by almost everyone (ironically for being slow, shit at crossing and a bit of a pussy, Marshall anyone?) Ben came in and was seen as the saviour. Our fans were like a young chap on the rebound, anything would've done as long as it wasn't Gally. A million is great business. As usual... Now that a player has left the club, 'he wasn't very good anyway'... I've seen this soooo many times. I'm sure only a few days ago most were saying that Marshall was a good player and questioning why he wasn't being played? If people don't think he's very good, then say it WHILST they are still at the club. Apologies if you did do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 Was sensational when he first came but then faded away. Became a shadow of his former self for whatever reason and either wasn't able or didn't want to re find his form. The only thing that worries me about this deal is the comments Shakespeare made the other night after the Carlisle game. If it's true that the new Director of Football is selling players without keeping Pearson and staff informed then we have a serious problem in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillo Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 Started ok when we first signed him then been bang average ever since glad hes gone good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsherwood1 Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 People will always remember the cracking goals (rare though ) but it's easy to forget him being missing in most games. At times we played with ten men such was his lack of effect on the game. Another player that fans Won't want to see go just because they have a song for him! Same as bloody Ian Hume. Downright average but people loved him because of a stupid song! Good luck to him but I fear he will be a mid to lower league player at best- which is why he has gone to Blackburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicesterlad1989 Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 Great first 6 months and after that he never reached that standard again for whatever reason. I will admit I had him down as a key player at the start of last season but it just didn't work out. You can blame Pearson for making him work on his his defending but he's a professional and should do what's best for the team. Anyway, hope he reaches his potential but I think perhaps there may need to be an attitude change first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincinnati Fox Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 We play blackburn on 17 September Just know he will score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfualol Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 If it wasn't for this move I would have forgotten he existed. Cya m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnershfox Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 I am happy that moving Marshall on has supported our FFP efforts. He was never going to set the world alight and already at the age of 22 is becoming a bit of a journeyman footballer. He can also look forward to playing in front of 13k gates a week in a morgue of a football ground at Blackburn with passionless supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseFox Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 As usual... Now that a player has left the club, 'he wasn't very good anyway'. .. I've seen this soooo many times. I'm sure only a few days ago most were saying that Marshall was a good player and questioning why he wasn't being played? If people don't think he's very good, then say it WHILST they are still at the club. Apologies if you did do this. I did a lot of times mate. I was one of the few who saw through his 3 or 4 decent strikes 18 months ago and the fact he has a song and questioned "what has he done since then?" Nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Fatboyslow_ Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 We shouldn't forget that he came here because he wanted first team football, which he had, then had personal issues and his game went backwards. Maybe he couldn't do all he was asked to do, maybe he wasn't interested, but he has been given time and has fallen behind Danns for a place on the bench which cannot be a good thing. Where as DD was on the summer out list, which to most was quite a surprise, he has shown, as has SSL, get your act together and make me play you and Pearson will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 I've always been underwhelmed by the guy but then, apart from Dyer on occasions, we rarely seem to get the best from our wingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_the_fox Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 Many a true word said in jest .... Hey hey ramada what you saying!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxLAD Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 now the money from Beckford and now Marshall should give us a chance to sign a decent player now.. would like Mackay-Stevens or Sako Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Fatboyslow_ Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 now the money from Beckford and now Marshall should give us a chance to sign a decent player now.. would like Mackay-Stevens or Sako Not sure that it will work like that, but come the end if the season when most of the high earners contracts will expire we will be in quite a nice position, if promoted our hands are not tied, if not we should be well within FFP rules and therefore be able to offer a lot better contracts than most in this division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 now the money from Beckford and now Marshall should give us a chance to sign a decent player now.. would like Mackay-Stevens or Sako You live on another planet. We're balancing our books, there's not going to be big signings. Mackay-Steven will go for a wedge, he's the most highly rated SPL asset outside of Parkhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Fox Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 A decent loan signing or two would do for me getting someone like Nick Powell in would bolster our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpendenfox Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 Good to see an all too rare post from Thracian. I don't always agree with his opinions, but I very much enjoy his thoughts on all things City and hope he has time to post more regularly as the season progresses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 As usual... Now that a player has left the club, 'he wasn't very good anyway'. .. I've seen this soooo many times. I'm sure only a few days ago most were saying that Marshall was a good player and questioning why he wasn't being played? If people don't think he's very good, then say it WHILST they are still at the club. Apologies if you did do this. There is a lot in what ScouseFox says to be honest. Marshall has had a go at the fans and not been the strongest in the tackle, both of which Gallagher has had criticism for. Never was convinced Marshall was a winger, like Knockaert he's probably best towards the centre, but we'll see if we got the best out of him or wasted him on how he fares at Blackburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 I did a lot of times mate. I was one of the few who saw through his 3 or 4 decent strikes 18 months ago and the fact he has a song and questioned "what has he done since then?" Nothing. Fair enough buddy. I too have been questioning the role of Marshall in this team for some time. I'm not at all sad he's gone to be honest. And a million quid is good business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep blue Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 Wish him luck, I personally wonder if he's a little bit of a fragile character and that's why ManYoo and Stoke let him go so readily? I suspect this too. He has a better chance of getting it together at Blackburn as he will re-unite with backroom staff he has got on well with in his younger days (apparently), it looks like he will feel happier back in the North West, and he obviously became disenchanted here. For all that, it's no certainty he'll make a long-term impression there any more than he did here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyFromLE Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 Stringers twitter: "Interesting stuff from Ben Marshall on the mood in the #lcfc camp, 104.9fm 17:30" Shit stirring, or could there be a genuine problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 Stringers twitter: "Interesting stuff from Ben Marshall on the mood in the #lcfc camp, 104.9fm 17:30" Shit stirring, or could there be a genuine problem? If it was worth anything, he wouldn't be able to wait, the guys like a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 Stringers twitter: "Interesting stuff from Ben Marshall on the mood in the #lcfc camp, 104.9fm 17:30" Shit stirring, or could there be a genuine problem? Loves a shit stir that bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 Stringers twitter: "Interesting stuff from Ben Marshall on the mood in the #lcfc camp, 104.9fm 17:30" Shit stirring, or could there be a genuine problem? He is insufferable sometimes. His desire to be some great investigative journalist far outweighs what's required of him. Seems that it's become more frequent of late (or maybe it's just annoying me more than usual) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted 29 August 2013 Share Posted 29 August 2013 He is insufferable sometimes. His desire to be some great investigative journalist far outweighs what's required of him. Seems that it's become more frequent of late (or maybe it's just annoying me more than usual) I agree. He seems to think the best way to go about his job is to constantly look to stir up trouble, division and mischief. From a career point of view I can see that, but as a City fan ? Seems to have got worse lately also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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