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Post by redintheface on Jun 5, 2020 7:24:05 GMT
Tough on Jobi. Probably as fit as most but stamina may be an issue. Full season, not a chance. Bit parts on the bench or being subbed, possibly. Coach/ player/club ambassador stuff. In my opinion. Maybe even assistant manager/player. I have a feeling the club will find a way of getting a deal done if at all possible. Help for Ross in an important season for him. Not sure how you can come to the conclusion that Jobi is “ as fit as most” given his year long absence due to injury ! Seems odd to me that the club would want to sign someone ( presumably at considerable cost to the budget) for a bit part on the bench too! Maybe a coaching role with the younger players is in the offing but given the difficult time Embleton endured last season it might be a tough transition if early results don’t go as hoped.
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Post by redshank on Jun 5, 2020 8:57:59 GMT
Only playing will tell if he is good enough.I would like like to see him playing again.The long lay off may have cured the injury and allowed full fitness.See him as a good sub as well.Enough of ageism. I would sooner he came on as sub than Gorman.If not as a player then as a coach.Truth be I just like Jobi. I do know that Gorman has gone,probably come back to haunt like others we have let go.In a way it would please me,dont like players going into oblivion.
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Post by dohnut on Jun 5, 2020 9:14:56 GMT
Tough on Jobi. Probably as fit as most but stamina may be an issue. Full season, not a chance. Bit parts on the bench or being subbed, possibly. Coach/ player/club ambassador stuff. In my opinion. Maybe even assistant manager/player. I have a feeling the club will find a way of getting a deal done if at all possible. Help for Ross in an important season for him. Not sure how you can come to the conclusion that Jobi is “ as fit as most” given his year long absence due to injury ! Seems odd to me that the club would want to sign someone ( presumably at considerable cost to the budget) for a bit part on the bench too! Maybe a coaching role with the younger players is in the offing but given the difficult time Embleton endured last season it might be a tough transition if early results don’t go as hoped. Of course nobody can be certain of his fitness, I’m guessing he is very professional with his exercise regime. Even at his age I’m sure he can, for short periods, keep up with others. but tire quicker. With a squad system I don’t see much of an issue with his contribution is short bursts on the field and massive motivation off the field. In fact I reckon he can influence and motivate more than Ross given his background and personality. it all depends on long term aims. A first team regular or squad member. Not even in the medium term, one season max. Coaching and managing I’m sure is his goal and if to get the experience he needs here I have little doubt he will compromise on pay to a degree in the short term.
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Post by watfordo on Jun 5, 2020 10:21:50 GMT
Totally disagree with some of the negative comments about Jobi. I didnt want him back second time around but boy did he prove me wrong. What an example he is to our younger players on how to look after yourself as a professional athlete. What a great ambassador for the club. I really think he ought to be retained by the O’s As a player, role model, coach - whatever. We are better, as a club, for our association with him as a man.
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Post by redshank on Jun 5, 2020 10:47:08 GMT
Totally disagree with some of the negative comments about Jobi. I didnt want him back second time around but boy did he prove me wrong. What an example he is to our younger players on how to look after yourself as a professional athlete. What a great ambassador for the club. I really think he ought to be retained by the O’s As a player, role model, coach - whatever. We are better, as a club, for our association with him as a man. In total agreement watfordo.I did not see him first time round,I had banished myself because of certain issues with the clubs owner,not as a man though. When I returned I was delighted to be back and Jobi because of what you said ,became a favourite.
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Post by mayland0s on Jun 5, 2020 11:22:08 GMT
Tough on Jobi. Probably as fit as most but stamina may be an issue. Full season, not a chance. Bit parts on the bench or being subbed, possibly. Coach/ player/club ambassador stuff. In my opinion. Maybe even assistant manager/player. I have a feeling the club will find a way of getting a deal done if at all possible. Help for Ross in an important season for him. Not sure how you can come to the conclusion that Jobi is “ as fit as most” given his year long absence due to injury ! Seems odd to me that the club would want to sign someone ( presumably at considerable cost to the budget) for a bit part on the bench too! Maybe a coaching role with the younger players is in the offing but given the difficult time Embleton endured last season it might be a tough transition if early results don’t go as hoped. Could well be Lingy has his sights set on Jobi for a natural replacement for Ross ,should all else fail ! Meanwhile a useful sub providing he stays fit.
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Post by redintheface on Jun 5, 2020 18:16:52 GMT
Totally disagree with some of the negative comments about Jobi. I didnt want him back second time around but boy did he prove me wrong. What an example he is to our younger players on how to look after yourself as a professional athlete. What a great ambassador for the club. I really think he ought to be retained by the O’s As a player, role model, coach - whatever. We are better, as a club, for our association with him as a man. Thanks Jobi😄
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Post by osoldguy on Jun 6, 2020 12:07:47 GMT
Only playing will tell if he is good enough.I would like like to see him playing again.The long lay off may have cured the injury and allowed full fitness.See him as a good sub as well.Enough of ageism. I would sooner he came on as sub than Gorman.If not as a player then as a coach.Truth be I just like Jobi. I do know that Gorman has gone,probably come back to haunt like others we have let go.In a way it would please me,dont like players going into oblivion. I know the comparison is far fetched but does anybody remember Clint Eastwood in the film Heartbreak Ridge as nearing retirement Gunnery Sargeant Heighway. Ending his career in a marine recon unit with a commanding officer who thought he was past it. He said of Heighway was anachronism only to be used in the event of war and to be kept in a glass case. Well Jobi could be kept in a glass case figuratively speaking and brought out for important games e.g. FA cup which we haven't done well in of late. Help with the younger players school them in their craft IMO.
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Post by harlowo on Jun 6, 2020 16:07:04 GMT
George Marsh has just put on his Instagram
I would just like the fans,staff and players at Leyton Orient for such a enjoyable season, will miss them Saturday afternoons at Brisbane Road all the best for next season
I would like to have got him back again next season but I’m guessing if he goes out on loan again It will be to a higher division.
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Post by redshank on Jun 6, 2020 16:59:12 GMT
Liked watching George,a tough nut and always involved whether with the ball or without.Directing players what position to get into and the like.Showed straight away how top level coaching is so different to what we can afford. Nevermind,Wuhan virus notwithstanding we may get to the higher echelons.
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Post by harlowo on Jun 6, 2020 17:21:07 GMT
I liked him as well he seemed to have a good attitude always gave 100% and looked like he fitted in well at the club.
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Post by sidmouth on Jun 6, 2020 22:02:44 GMT
I think it would be better to play our own yoof.
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