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Sam Tillen - a wasted talent?

In my book this lad has been one of the bright spots of the season and we don't play him.:confused:
One thing that Bradford lack at the back is pace, we tore them to pieces at their place, but we didn't capatilise on this. Sam was ready and stripped for action with about 20 to go and seemed the right move as Brooker and Rhodes were going nowhere but we give him 2 minutes.:nono:
There are not mant FBs or LMs who pick up the ball in their own half and run around everyone and he does cause chaos in opposing defences.
A lot of what I read about yesterdays farce have confused me so am I alone on this?
For the record I thought Tabb looked like he hadn't trained all week with misplaced passes aplenty and I really rate the guy and realise he is one of the few who's form hasn't dipped.
Frampton, Sodje, Turner and Owusu looked like they gave a sh!t, Smith was fine and the rest were their usual recent rubbish again.
So why was Sam not used?:confused:
 
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Sam Tillen - a wasted talent?

Very strange.

Rhodes was poor and couldn`t use his pace against a team sitting back, so Sam was a good gamble with 20mins left.
 

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Sam Tillen wasted?

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Sam Tillen - a wasted talent?

NorthamptonBee said:
In my book this lad has been one of the bright spots of the season and we don't play him.:confused:
One thing that Bradford lack at the back is pace, we tore them to pieces at their place, but we didn't capatilise on this. Sam was ready and stripped for action with about 20 to go and seemed the right move as Brooker and Rhodes were going nowhere but we give him 2 minutes.:nono:
There are not mant FBs or LMs who pick up the ball in their own half and run around everyone and he does cause chaos in opposing defences.
A lot of what I read about yesterdays farce have confused me so am I alone on this?
For the record I thought Tabb looked like he hadn't trained all week with misplaced passes aplenty and I really rate the guy and realise he is one of the few who's form hasn't dipped.
Frampton, Sodje, Turner and Owusu looked like they gave a sh!t, Smith was fine and the rest were their usual recent rubbish again.
So why was Sam not used?:confused:
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I thought Tabby had an injury, that was probably why he hadn't done much training. :idea:
 

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Ace Face said:
Very strange.

Rhodes was poor and couldn`t use his pace against a team sitting back, so Sam was a good gamble with 20mins left.
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:imwith:
 

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I agree Tillen should of been used much more earlier yesterday and thought he was unlucky to be dropped after his good performance as make-shift right back against Barnsley... hasn't really featured much since, which is sad because he really was starting to look in good form, exciting future though, could of done with him on the pitch a bit longer yesterday I think ..
 

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readingbee said:
I thought Tabby had an injury, that was probably why he hadn't done much training. :idea:
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Oh yeah, I sort of was saying that but thanks for pointing it out.

Einstein.
 

Sam Tillen - a wasted talent?

after a first half in which we created almost nothing
i exected tillen to replace rhodes at half-time and was amazed he
wasn't introduced until the game was almost over

tillen is a fine crosser of the ball
with brooker on the other flank, he gives the midfield
a balanced look and the team overall a better shape

i would expect him to start at rotherham
where we must win
 

Sam Tillen - a wasted talent?

Didn't go yesterday so can't comment on the game, but I don't think he's been that outstanding this season
 

Sam Tillen - a wasted talent?

I've been thinking on Allen's comments re: most improved player and think Northampton Bee might have hit on the subject in this thread.

Definitely not a first teamer when he came last summer - but since Rochdale Away in November he made a difference on the left flank, that day with Tabb and Frampton.

To the point. as it is now, that it is surprising when he does not start like yesteray. He carries the ball well, and his improvement in the last six months has resulted in other managers taking notice like Peter Taylor and Steve Tilson when he played for the Football League XI.

It's a difficult one - but easy to say Turner, Tabb, Sodje or Frampton for this award but Tillen looks like he will be a Bee to figure for next season and beyond.. :)
 

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Edmundo said:
Tony Folan was a wasted talent, but Sam Tillen is surely still in the very promising youngster category?
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I'm sure you realise that I mean wasted on the bench talent.
 

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..surprised Rhodes wasn't subbed earlier..............
 

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NorthamptonBee said:
In my book this lad has been one of the bright spots of the season and we don't play him.:confused:
One thing that Bradford lack at the back is pace, we tore them to pieces at their place, but we didn't capatilise on this. Sam was ready and stripped for action with about 20 to go and seemed the right move as Brooker and Rhodes were going nowhere but we give him 2 minutes.:nono:
There are not mant FBs or LMs who pick up the ball in their own half and run around everyone and he does cause chaos in opposing defences.
A lot of what I read about yesterdays farce have confused me so am I alone on this?
For the record I thought Tabb looked like he hadn't trained all week with misplaced passes aplenty and I really rate the guy and realise he is one of the few who's form hasn't dipped.
Frampton, Sodje, Turner and Owusu looked like they gave a sh!t, Smith was fine and the rest were their usual recent rubbish again.
So why was Sam not used?:confused:
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Couldn't agree with this more.
Tillen is one of our best players IMO and leaving him on the bench for 80-odd minutes is just effing dim :nono:
 

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Wee Dave said:
Couldn't agree with this more.
Tillen is one of our best players IMO and leaving him on the bench for 80-odd minutes is just effing dim :nono:
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Especially when he's warmed up, ready to come and exactly what we needed at the time.
 

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flowerpower bee said:
after a first half in which we created almost nothing
i exected tillen to replace rhodes at half-time and was amazed he
wasn't introduced until the game was almost over

tillen is a fine crosser of the ball
with brooker on the other flank, he gives the midfield
a balanced look and the team overall a better shape

i would expect him to start at rotherham
where we must win
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do you always post in verse?! :wave:
 

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I am surprised he hasn't had more chances this season - in games where he has come on in the second half he has almost always added something, and is definitely one of the players who seem to inspire us to play the ball on the deck a bit more, as he can pass, unlike some others.
 

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He also supply's natural width ...:wave:
 

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datchetbee said:
He also supply's natural width ...:wave:
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So does Rankin, just not on the pitch unfortunately. :fishing:
 

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The Walrus said:
So does Rankin, just not on the pitch unfortunately. :fishing:
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lol rofl lol
 

Sam Tillen - a wasted talent?

he is absoloutely useluiss, one of the worst players in ages. A totlam bottlejob and not an ounce of pride. An absoloute idiot who is a disgrace tio the club. You are a loads of mugs if you believe he is the way forward.
 

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bees_boy_90 said:
he is absoloutely useluiss, one of the worst players in ages. A totlam bottlejob and not an ounce of pride. An absoloute idiot who is a disgrace tio the club. You are a loads of mugs if you believe he is the way forward.
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Thanks for that. Any other inmates wish to comment?
 

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bees_boy_90 said:
he is absoloutely useluiss, one of the worst players in ages. A totlam bottlejob and not an ounce of pride. An absoloute idiot who is a disgrace tio the club. You are a loads of mugs if you believe he is the way forward.
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lol rofl Say what you feel. :sorted:


I rate him, definitely good member of the squad :cool:
 

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bees_boy_90 said:
he is absoloutely useluiss, one of the worst players in ages. A totlam bottlejob and not an ounce of pride. An absoloute idiot who is a disgrace tio the club. You are a loads of mugs if you believe he is the way forward.
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:rolleyes: errm what have you been smoking? :nono:
 

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Cant cross, scared to tackle, offersd no width, hid in the big gmae against charlton, absolout joke, he plays left wing and doesnt cross the half way line.

Allen made a small mistke in signing him, which is understandly wiht his prior pedigree but has now continued to back him with is wrong. The only place he should be playing is left back in the changing room.
 

Sam Tillen - a wasted talent?

bees_boy_90 said:
he is absoloutely useluiss, one of the worst players in ages. A totlam bottlejob and not an ounce of pride. An absoloute idiot who is a disgrace tio the club. You are a loads of mugs if you believe he is the way forward.
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Amazing comments - and even moreso, amazing spelling too. rofl

Personally speaking I'd like to see Sam on the left, with Brooker on the right and then play Rhodes and Owusu up front - big and smal as per DJ/Lloyd earlier this season.

At least it's nicely balanced and it keeps Tabb in the middle !!
 

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Tillen's got a lot to offer.

A player with real potential.

The lad should start on the left side of midfield against Rotherham. His pace will rip them apart.
 

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Beesboy90 needs to improve he's observations skills, not only will it help him see that Tillen does infact cross the halfway line it will also help him in his school work
 

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bees_boy_90 said:
Cant cross, scared to tackle, offersd no width, hid in the big gmae against charlton, absolout joke, he plays left wing and doesnt cross the half way line.

Allen made a small mistke in signing him, which is understandly wiht his prior pedigree but has now continued to back him with is wrong. The only place he should be playing is left back in the changing room.
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Are you on crack?
 

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Totally disagree with the negative comments, but he's not Neil Smillie is he?
 

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Downbeat Bee said:
Totally disagree with the negative comments, but he's not Neil Smillie is he?
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About ten years younger than him on arrival.:sorted:
 

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bees_boy_90 said:
he is absoloutely useluiss, one of the worst players in ages. A totlam bottlejob and not an ounce of pride. An absoloute idiot who is a disgrace tio the club.
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IT'S JUST LIKE WATCHING CASUAL :sorted:
 

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bees_boy_90 said:
Cant cross, scared to tackle, offersd no width, hid in the big gmae against charlton, absolout joke, he plays left wing and doesnt cross the half way line.

Allen made a small mistke in signing him, which is understandly wiht his prior pedigree but has now continued to back him with is wrong. The only place he should be playing is left back in the changing room.
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Do you actually watch Bees games? Or go to school?:nono:
 

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bees_boy_90 said:
Cant cross, scared to tackle, offersd no width, hid in the big gmae against charlton, absolout joke, he plays left wing and doesnt cross the half way line.

Allen made a small mistke in signing him, which is understandly wiht his prior pedigree but has now continued to back him with is wrong. The only place he should be playing is left back in the changing room.
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Watching him at the start of the season, I think away at Chesterfield, he left a little to be desired, however he had a run of games around November/December time when he looked stronger, determined and we have seen him beat players this season.
Hopefully he will push more and more for a starting place.
 

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he's not a wasted talent but he should be playing
 

Sam Tillen - a wasted talent?

This lad really does make a difference, I would have loved him to have put that goal away in the last minute as he waltzed past a few of them and hit the side netting.:sorted:
 

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Thought he had his best game for us today. Given the different positions he's had to play he's done damn well and is really starting to show his worth. Definite promise for the future.
 

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Quality... Heres to a bright future for Sam :wave: :sorted:
 

Sam Tillen - a wasted talent?

One of MA's better signings, as long as he has the right attitude he could go on to be a fantastic player.
 

Sam Tillen - a wasted talent?

Great performance today, I wonder if he may suffer from being too versatile and not holding down one place ( bit like KK used to),can se ehime as left midfield being best position?
 

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Downbeat Bee said:
Totally disagree with the negative comments, but he's not Neil Smillie is he?
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Well, if you're going to compare everyone to Smillie, they're all going to come up short!! Smillie was the most complete, consistent winger we've had at GP and we certainly havent seen the likes of him since!
 

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Mr Cynical said:
Well, if you're going to compare everyone to Smillie, they're all going to come up short!! Smillie was the most complete, consistent winger we've had at GP and we certainly havent seen the likes of him since!
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:imwith: Smillie.:love2:
 

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He said that left back is his favourite position. A lot of his games have been at right back or left wing. i think he is quality
 

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...a quality game from Sam yesterday.....ought to have played at right back when King Kev was injured......................
 

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Was always very highly rated at Chelsea and if he was around ten years ago may well have been in the first team squad but for Abramotits arrival. You heard it here first, only nineteen this lad will go very, very far and with the dearth of left sided full backs in England who knows ?
 
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