martin rowlands

[homerbees]

Is he or isnt he off to Q.P.R, i think he is most likely to leave come end of season as he has a bit of the ijah disease now and thinks he is too big for the club.

 

[nick logan]

Is he or isnt he off to Q.P.R, i think he is most likely to leave come end of season as he has a bit of the ijah disease now and thinks he is too big for the club.

he put in a fully committed performance last night

 

[Brickie Chap]

No one will wnat to sign him until he has played 30 odd games on the trot to prove his fitness. If we can go up, he will surely want to stay anyhow

 

[AJ]

Don't quite see where you get that idea homerbees. IMHO Rowlands is one of the most commited players we have!!! Never afraid to get in there and you can see he loves playing for the Bees. Cant see the comparison to Ijah at all!!

Agree tho that one day he will leave us (cant blame the bloke really, our wages are a disgrace). Would have gone long time ago if it weren't for his lack of discipline and injury problems.

One Martin Rowlands...

 

[Bee H]

"One Martin Rowlands, there's only one Mar....."

Martin's got the remainder of the season to get himself a lucratvie move in the Summer so I'm hoping we'll see the very best of a very, very good player - for our sake as well as his own !

 

[I Predict A Riot]

Legend...

Martin's got the remainder of the season to get himself a lucratvie move in the Summer so I'm hoping we'll see the very best of a very, very good player - for our sake as well as his own !

...Agree 101%

 

[Womble]

I want you homerbees to send a post about Martin Rowlands after he's played six or seven games, then tell me he thinks he's bigger than the club. Until then don't put stupid comments on this site.

 

[Nick Hester]

I want you homerbees to send a post about Martin Rowlands after he's played six or seven games, then tell me he thinks he's bigger than the club. Until then don't put stupid comments on this site.

Bloody Hell Womble, thats a bit of a 'debut' post?

 

[homerbees]

its all about oppinions, he will leave at the end cause he dont wanna stay he wants to go on to bigger so he feels he is too good for the club.he is gonna leave and couldnt be bothered to turn up for physio pherapy to try and heel the problem.

 

[abee]

Bloody Hell Womble, thats a bit of a 'debut' post?

The "location" is a teeny weeny clue

 

[King Bee]

well spotted abee, hope Martin proves the doubters wrong and bags a brace tomorrow.

 

[Womble]

its all about oppinions, he will leave at the end cause he dont wanna stay he wants to go on to bigger so he feels he is too good for the club.he is gonna leave and couldnt be bothered to turn up for physio pherapy to try and heel the problem.

I can't believe you are also listening to those stupid rumours that he can't be bothered. I suppose you don't know that to speed up recovery he had to pay out of his own pocket to get treatment. He wants to give his all for the bees. Just support him while he's a bee.

 

[finchbee]

I can't believe you are also listening to those stupid rumours that he can't be bothered. I suppose you don't know that to speed up recovery he had to pay out of his own pocket to get treatment. He wants to give his all for the bees. Just support him while he's a bee.

Agreed. he is basically our best player

 

[Boston Bee]

Hello Martin! Good to have you on here. How come Lloyd Blackman doesn't write anymore? Good luck tomorrow.

I can't believe you are also listening to those stupid rumours that he can't be bothered. I suppose you don't know that to speed up recovery he had to pay out of his own pocket to get treatment. He wants to give his all for the bees. Just support him while he's a bee.

 

[bees66]

Do you want to meet Rowly?

its all about oppinions, he will leave at the end cause he dont wanna stay he wants to go on to bigger so he feels he is too good for the club.he is gonna leave and couldnt be bothered to turn up for physio pherapy to try and heel the problem.

I'm of this rubbish that you have been posting about our
possibly most underachieved player in a Bees shirt due to all the injuries he's had.

If you want I will ask Martin to meet you & for you to stop this rubbish your posting

That's only if he agrees to do it if he can be bothered to turn up to the meeting

Just leave Rowly out of you immature post

 

[TOMOGP]

its all about oppinions, he will leave at the end cause he dont wanna stay he wants to go on to bigger so he feels he is too good for the club.he is gonna leave and couldnt be bothered to turn up for physio pherapy to try and heel the problem.

He will no doubt leave at the end of the season not because he thinks he is bigger than the club but because its his livelehood
and if I was Martin i would consider legal recourse to making a statement that is almost certainly untrue ie not turning up for physio if that did happen he would almost certainly be disciplined by the club to start with

 

[Brickie Chap]

he is gonna leave and couldnt be bothered to turn up for physio pherapy to try and heel the problem.

You are talking rubbish mate, get your facts right about the situation

 

[TOMOGP]

Just to add a further point about moving on to bigger & better things
Andy Scott went for money (don't blame him) lanquishing in 4th
Lloyd Sheffield Wed bottom but one he has scored 1 goal Believe he has been injured
Paul Evans has scored 2 goals but does not appear to be a regular at bradford
Only Ivar appeard to have made a succesful move so be aware Martin

 

[cheshire bee]

I am not getting involved in who is going where and when, but you have a point when looking at Evo, Lloyd, Powelly, Ivar and where they are now.
But we were winning games last year with our teamwork and the way the players gelled as a team when we went on the pitch and not necessarily spectaular individuals.

Hope Martin stays as you certainly can not accuse him of not trying when he does play. It is not coincidental that when he returned from injury our form improved dramatically last January / February.

 

[Bucks Bee]

Martin Rowlands single-handedly took us to the brink of promotion last season in the last 6 or 7 games of the season. He is a legend, by far the best player at Brentford so rather than getting on at him - get behind him.

He is a big-headed lad in terms of his presence on the pitch - but he does it with a Brentford crest on his heart, not a Martin Rowlands is too big crest on his heart. Get behind the lad, coz when he is fit, he could well be the difference between mid-table and the play-offs!!!

 

[flowerpower bee]

but where was martin today?

apparently he was excellent at plymouth and came through the game unscathed.

i would have thought he'd have at least made the bench at wycombe

it's all something of a mystery
and rather worrying because with fullarton about to serve a three match suspension martin's going to be important for us in the run up to christmas

 

[bees66]

but where was martin today?

apparently he was excellent at plymouth and came through the game unscathed.

i would have thought he'd have at least made the bench at wycombe

it's all something of a mystery
and rather worrying because with fullarton about to serve a three match suspension martin's going to be important for us in the run up to christmas

Sir Steve Coppell went on record last season regarding Rowly & quoted "Martin is not a healthy man" this is to do with the double hernia Martin has had.
then Sir Steve Quoted "Martins body cannot cope with 2 games in a week"

Maybe thats why Martin didn't play today!
But the lads won without out him so well done Wally.

 

[Womble]

Well said Bucks Bee !!!

 

[finchbee]

Martin is Quality !! Nuff Said. He is one of the most gifted midfileders I have seen at GP. A fully fit Rowly would run the Bees.
As for the comments about the others, I tend to agree, the issue for me is that they have joined clubs where they were not great teams in the 1st place. I have thought that if we had have gone up we would be in the top 8 in div 1 as the teams I have seen don't look special. Team spirit counts for so much, it was just a shame it appeared lacking at Cardiff

 

[Mark H]

I think that some of you see Martin Rowlands through rose tinted specs. Before you all jump on my back, I also think he has put in some fantastic performances for the club in both skill and commitment terms, but it is very obvious his body is struggling to stand up to the rigors of a professional footballer. In 4 and half seasons his has made 117 appearances 17 as sub that means he is starting 1 in 2 games for the club. That for a 23 year old doesn't bode well for his future. He also sometimes has his own agenda and doesn't always stick to instructions. Was it Coppell or Noades that said? "He doesn't know half the time what he is going to do so how I am supposed to know".

Don't get me wrong, a fit and focused Rowlands is the best player in this squad but I just feel unless he starts looking after himself ala Gerard he may not make his 30's in his player career.

 

[Ninna]

Just to let all of you posting that Martin is Fit he wasn't picked for the side......... read into that what you will but Martin is without doubt the best Midfield player on contract at Our Club (no disrespect to current squad who are playing out of their boots) but Rowlands is class and I believe that anyone who saw the game against Reading and how crushed he was cannot doubt his commitment to Brentford FC He has had a (2) double hernia operations (one keyhole one under the knife)played the last 10+ games with pain killing injections last season thats what has caused the problem!!! damage to the tissue surrounding the scar.... He has put his heart and soul into getting fit he does not think he is bigger than the club he is far too intelligent to have such immature thoughts,.Football is his life and He will not be at Brentford FC next year because they will not be offering him a contract just like they did not offer a contract to Lloyd, Evo, Danny Boxhall, Ivar and so he will have no choice as to whether he stays a Bee or Not that decision has already been made by Mr Noades contrary to belief Martin is not the highest paid by a long way take a look at the squad and think about who you consider to be paid the most it cetainly is not Martin Lets support the Lad, he wants to play the game he loves and is proud to wear the Brentford Shirt :blush

 

[I Predict A Riot]

Football is his life and He will not be at Brentford FC next year because they will not be offering him a contract just like they did not offer a contract to Lloyd, Evo, Danny Boxhall, Ivar and so he will have no choice as to whether he stays a Bee or Not that decision has already been made by Mr Noades

Bastard-Bitch Noades!

 

[Mark H]

It worries me that football clubs still give footballers pain-killers injection. Its not in the interest of the player and in the long-term not the club. The pain is there for a reason.
I remember watching Peter Elliot struggling to compete in an Olympic final and finishing 4th. He had a number of painkilling injection to allow him to compete. He never competed at the same level again.
Ninna has hit the nail on the head Rowlands has been used by the club and should have been advising him to he look after himself to ensure that he prolongs his playing career. He should now look for as lucrative a deal as possible. It will be sad to see such a talent used and wasted and in all honesty if he stays with us in the 2nd Division he would not have fulfilled his potential.

 

[oggie]

Come on everyone, all the slagging off can stop now. Let's really give Martin great vocal support if he starts or comes on tomorrow. He just can't wait to start playing again & helping the Bees to another great season. Let's really get behind him & the rest of the team.

 

[rebus]

Rowlands has been used by the club

That statement borders on the libelous. Not one Brentford player has ever been asked to take injections in order to play. It is entirely down to the individual concerned.

 

[Banana]

eh? "used" is a synonym for "employed". So yes he is/was used and will be until his contract of employed terminates. Hardly libelous...or anywhere near. It's actually FACT.

 

[Dave Davis]

Mark no disprespect to u but...please get off ur high horse...

this site is here for people to voice opinions

from what ive read of the thread thats what most people have done...theres no need to get high and mighty and accuse ppl of libel ect......

I know u work for the club blah blah blah and u have to follow the rules etc....but

please dont force the same club claptrap down our throats that we get day in and day out from the offical site...

 

[rebus]

eh? "used" is a synonym for "employed". So yes he is/was used and will be until his contract of employed terminates. Hardly libelous...or anywhere near. It's actually FACT.

It was the way it was phrased - as you well know.

 

[Banana]

It seems pretty clear to me! "He was used by the club" - are you the club's solicitor and expert in libel now?

 

[Sweepy]

It seems pretty clear to me! "He was used by the club" - are you the club's solicitor and expert in libel now?

Why not? He is an expert in everything else, especially quality journalism.

 

[Mark H]

That statement borders on the libelous. Not one Brentford player has ever been asked to take injections in order to play. It is entirely down to the individual concerned.

I must admit I chuckled with your libelous comment. I have stated a fact. It doesn't take much of a medical expert to work out that by masking the affects of pain this will only cause an aggravation to the injury if continually used. Therefore by allowing one of the clubs biggest assets to potentially damage his health and career is not in the long term interest of the player. Therefore I think the club have used Rowlands for their gain and not his.

Martin is a 23 year old, he is hardly experienced. He looks to people like Coppell, Downes, Noades and the medical staff for guidance. I don't think he got good advice.

 

[Bucks Bee]

Whatever - Martin is fit again and will soon be a fixture in the side. All the libelous bollox is ridiculous - many times people have said to me that this board is for people expressing their 'opinions'. If thats what people think then that is what they will say. Doesn't the GPG have a disclaimer for this sort of thing anyhow??

Big up the Super Matin Rowlands!!!

 

[Sweepy]

I heard of one player who has taken pain killing injections in the past. Granted, he may not have been forced to, but he felt like he had to.

 

[abee]

I heard of one player who has taken pain killing injections in the past. Granted, he may not have been forced to, but he felt like he had to.

So what. Most supporters have to take them so why not the players.

 

[Sweepy]

So what. Most supporters have to take them so why not the players.

We don't have to play a football match after though.

 

[Loud and Proud]

Played full game for reseves 4-1 win v gillingham today. Scored a thirty yard lob and set up another.
I would def start him on saturday if fit...which he now surely is. Even if he comes after an hour that is better than playing in less competive games in the stiffs.

 

[Mr Cynical]

Even if he comes after an hour that is better than playing in less competive games in the stiffs.

If it means that much to him to play for Brentford then he's definitely got to start!!!

 

[Holysmit]

Played full game for reseves 4-1 win v gillingham today. Scored a thirty yard lob and set up another.
I would def start him on saturday if fit...which he now surely is. Even if he comes after an hour that is better than playing in less competive games in the stiffs.

I left at half time as (Only watched first half as I went to the club shop and the match was about to kickoff) who scored the 3rd and 4th goal, Rowly's goal was class, was also impressed by Danny Allen Page.

 

[Loud and Proud]

If it means that much to him to play for Brentford then he's definitely got to start!!!

 

[Banana]

Re painkillers. This isn't a defence of the club or anything else. It's just a question.

Doesn't his agent advise him as to whether or now it's a good idea? Maybe Agents should become (or are) personal managers. Or are they? Does anyone know?

 

[West Ealing Bee]

I've always thought it would be better to start Rowlands and have him run out of steam after 60 minutes, than bring him on with 30 to go.

He is our most creative player, and one who looks like scoring out of nothing. Got to be worth a go on Saturday.

 

[I Predict A Riot]

Got to be worth a go on Saturday.

Agreed, with Jay Smith giving way...

 

[West Ealing Bee]

Agreed, with Jay Smith giving way...

Yeah, the rest of the midfield picks itself.

 

[8 Bee]

Yeah, the rest of the midfield picks itself.

Not sure I agree on this. I was very impressed with Jay Smith's performance against Wigan. He tackled well, held the centre ground and his distribution was good. Rowlands is a potential match winner but also a bit of a loose cannon. He needs stability alongside him - perhaps Jay Smith can provide this better than Fullerton or Evans.

Having lost Evo, Gav and Ivar it's good to still have a choice of midfield players.

 

[West Ealing Bee]

Not sure I agree on this. I was very impressed with Jay Smith's performance against Wigan. He tackled well, held the centre ground and his distribution was good. Rowlands is a potential match winner but also a bit of a loose cannon. He needs stability alongside him - perhaps Jay Smith can provide this better than Fullerton or Evans.

Although I think you are right about Smith I don't think the other 3 can be dropped. O'Connor has been superb all year, Hunt is the one left sided player we have who gets at defences and Evans has been a revelation since he came into the team.

My only question would be which way you play O'Connor and Rowlands. Perhaps O'Connor's stablity in the middle will allow Rowlands more license to attack.